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Milan show: BMW rolls out new R nineT and R nineT Urban G/S
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The new BMW R nineT Urban G/S has just been revealed in Milan. We have already shown you the Lac Rose prototype that the bike is based on, but we now have a confirmation that the bike will be in the German manufacturer’s range for 2017. BMW also showed the new R nineT at the…
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Milan show: BMW revises the F 800 R and F 800 GT
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BMW has revised the F 800 R roadster and the sports touring bike F800 GT. The water-cooled two-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 798cc remains unchanged, with an output of 90bhp at 8,000rpm. While the sporty roadster F800R has a chain as secondary drive, the F800GT has a toothed belt, geared towards lengthier motorcycle…
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Milan show: Suzuki pulls the covers off the new GSX-S125
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Suzuki GSX-S125 If you are looking for a 125cc street bike, Suzuki has an interesting new offering: the GSX-S125. Suzuki claims that the new GSX-S125 has the best power-to-weight ratio and acceleration in the 125cc street sport class. The bike features advanced fuel injection system, large-capacity air cleaner box, and high-performance exhaust system. There’s also…
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Milan show: Suzuki V-Strom 250 lands in Europe
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Suzuki V-Strom 250/ABS We have seen the spy shots and the launch photos from Asia, but now the much-anticipated V-Strom 250 has finally landed in Europe. The small-capacity Adventurer shares its engine with the new GSX250R, with the top power figure at 24.7bhp @ 8,000rpm and torque at 17.21lb-ft @ 6,500rpm. It has 53.5 x…
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Milan show: Suzuki’s new GSX250R revealed
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Suzuki has just revealed its new small-capacity sportsbike, the GSX250R. The new 248cc parallel-twin engine that powers the GSX250R/ABS offers the best fuel economy in its class according to Suzuki. The 4-valve motor makes 24.7bhp @ 8,000rpm and belches out 17.21lb-ft @ 6,500rpm. It has 53.5 x 55.2 bore and stroke with a compression of…
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Milan show: meet the 2017 Honda X-Adv crossover motorcycle
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Honda already confirmed that the X-Adv bike would be a production model this summer, but now we have the finished product to share with you. The bike is what Honda calls a crossover motorcycle, positioned somewhere between a bike and a scooter. Or as Honda puts it: “The Honda X-ADV mixes SUV style and off-road…
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Milan show: Honda shows the updated CBR650F and CB650F
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Honda’s four-cylinder middleweight CBR650F and CB650F gain 3kW peak power (now 67kW/11,000rpm), a Showa Dual Bending Valve front fork, revised Nissin brake calipers and new free-breathing exhaust. Shorter gear ratios should help acceleration through the mid-range. Honda also promises that the updated bikes provide a thrilling soundtrack from down low, growing to a fast-spinning howl…
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Milan show: Ducati’s smallest Multistrada revealed
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Ducati has added a new 937cc Multistrada to its ‘multibike’ range. The new bike features a Testastretta engine, which delivers 113bhp at 9,000rpm and a maximum torque of 96.2Nm at 7,750rpm. The Multistrada 950 sports a 19-inch front wheel, seat height of 840mm and a 20-litre tank. The bike also has all the looks of…
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Milan show: Ducati introduces 2017 Monster 797 and 1200 S
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Two new Monsters have been confirmed the 2017 Ducati line up: Monster 797 and Monster 1200 S. The smaller of the two features an 803cc air-cooled L-twin engine, producing 75bhp. The 1200 S ups the ante with a 1198cc liquid-cooled Ducati Testastretta 11°, L-twin, and the maximum power figure of 150bhp. Both bikes get Brembo…
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Milan show: two new Ducati Scramblers unveiled: Desert Sled and Café Racer
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Two new models are joining the Ducati Scrambler range: the Café Racer and the Desert Sled. The first is an interpretation of the legendary ’60s café racer bikes, while the latter is inspired by ‘60s and ‘70s off-road bikes. Although different in looks, both Scrambler versions mount the EURO 4-compliant, twin-cylinder 803 cc air and…
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