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• Honda to install DCT gearboxes in sportsbikes?

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 March 2016 1:13 pm / 10 comments

  

  A report has emerged that Honda is in the midst of developing a DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) gearbox that is suitable for use in sportsbikes. According to visordown, Honda DCT engineer Kosaku Takahashi said efforts were on-going to develop DCT technology for use in high-performance motorcycles.

  Several bikes in Honda’s range use DCT gearboxes – either standard or as an option – including the NC, CT and VFR series bikes, as well as the NM4 Vultus and Integra super-scooters. A new addition to the DCT stable is the 2016 CRF1000L Africa Twin dual-purpose bike, which was recently previewed in adventure form.

  DCT, or for that matter, other transmission options, have not found wide-spread adoption in sports and racing bikes because of the larger size and weight of the gearbox. Due to the use of its dual clutches, a DCT gearbox will add about 10 kg to the weight of a bike.

  

  2014 Honda CTX Technology.

  A Honda bike equipped with DCT will come with three transmission modes, selected by a rocker switch on the right handlebar pod. ‘D’ performs like the automatic transmission most people are familiar with when driving cars, just twist the throttle and go.

  Selecting ‘S’ shortens the time between changes in gear ratios, giving the bike a little more “get-up-and-go”. Putting the selector switch to ‘M’ lets the rider shift gears manually using a pair of switches on the left handlebar pod.

  While some might say DCT gearboxes turn motorcycles into glorified scooters, Honda seems to have a different opinion, from the point of performance. Takahashi explained that if two bikes with identical weight raced – one with a traditional cassette-type gearbox and the other equipped with DCT, the DCT bike would be faster due to the almost seamless shifting and constant power transmission to the drive-train.

  

  

  This makes both up-shifts and down-shifts smoother, and eliminates the ‘jerk’ that comes with clumsy operation of the clutch and gear shifting in normal motorcycles. In the case of Honda’s DCT bike models, there is even the option of a foot shifter, in the standard position, that lets riders change gear in manual mode in the usual way.

  Takahashi was reticent about any details on how far along Honda was in developing a sportsbike with DCT, or whether such a machine would enter the performance motorcycle market, where riders tend to be too hung up on pure horsepower figures rather than how that power can be safely controlled and used.

  What do you think? Is there a place for a future sportsbike that delivers its engine power smoothly and seamlessly? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions below.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• VIDEO: 2016 Yamaha M-Slaz – behind the scenes

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 March 2016 10:58 am / 0 comment

  Yamaha Thailand has released a behind the scenes video of the making of its 2016 M-Slaz commercial, featuring Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith of the Yamaha Tech 3 MotoGP satellite team. The 2016 Yamaha M-Slaz, launched in Thailand last year, and in Indonesia in January as the Xabre, is a naked sportsbike that follows the styling of its bigger stable-mates, the MT-07 and MT-09.

  The M-Slaz uses the same 150 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as the Yamaha R-15 and the Malaysian-market FZ150i that puts out 16.8 hp and 15 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. The humped 10.5 litre tank gives the M-Slaz a hulking look, in keeping with its motard/streetfighter styling, with LED lighting throughout.

  Retailing in Thailand for a reported price of 89,900 Thai baht (RM10,200), the 2016 M-Slaz is targetted at beginners, as well as young riders who want to upgrade to a sports bike. The M-Slaz comes in four colours – silver-green, blue-white, red-black and matte black.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2016 Indian Scout custom dealer contest winners

  In Bikes, Indian Motorcycle, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 March 2016 9:58 am / 0 comment

  

  The 2016 Indian Project Scout custom dealer contest – the first ever – winners were announced at the 75th annual Daytona Bike Week that was held from March 4 to 13. During a special Indian Motorcycle award ceremony, the winners – determined by online voting – in two categories were named, while fans at the event voted for their favourite.

  Project Scout was designed to showcase the talent and ingenuity of Indian motorcycle dealers around the world, and there were 35 contenders. Competitors were allowed free-rein on their imagination with a 2016 Indian Scout, with any and all modifications permitted. The only caveat was that a minimum of three Indian Scout accessories from the official catalogue had to be used.

  

  Winner of the inaugural Project Scout custom contest was “Boardtracker”, by Motos Illimetees of Quebec, Canada. Designed as a tribute to the legendary boardtrack racers of the early 20th century, Boardtracker features white tyres mounted on 26-inch wheels. Wooden accents adorn this vintage racer-replica, including the footrests, number plate, handlebars and seat.

  Taking honours for the Builder’s Choice category was “Ol’ #71” by Heritage Indian Motorcycles from Arkansas, US, inspired by two-time AMA National Champion & Indian Wrecking Crew racer, Bobby Hill. Known as one of the friendliest racers during his time in the 40s and 50s, Hill had a lot of input in the build which carries his old racing number. Details include a sprung seat with copper springs and matching distressed leather fender pad, vintage style flat track handle bars and number plates with the iconic #71.

  

  Fans at the Project Scout event voted for “Fusion” as their favourite. As its name suggests, Fusion, designed by Indian Motorcycle Charlotte from North Carolina, US, is a blend of old and new, brought together into a 2016 Indian Scout. Taking details from bikes made 70 years ago, Fusion has full fenders and incorporates details of that ear, including fish-tail exhausts and swept-back handlebars.

  The 2016 Indian Scout is powered by a 1,130 cc, liquid-cooled V-twin, with EFI, producing 100 hp and 97.7 Nm of torque and weighs in at 256 kg wet. The 2015 Indian Scout is available at Naza Automall for RM119,326 including GST. Visitors to the showroom will be eligible for a special discount.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• GALLERY: 2016 BMW Motorrad G310R in Bangkok

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 March 2016 5:11 pm / 2 comments

  

  The impending market release of the 2016 BMW Motorrad G310R is getting closer, although everyone at Motorrad is tight-lipped about pricing and release dates. Close-up pics taken at the 37th Bangkok motor show, running till third April, show what seems to be pretty much a market-ready model.

  Coming with a 313 cc liquid-cooled single cylinder that pumps out 34 hp and 28 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm, the G310R represents BMW Motorrad’s re-entry into the small commuter bike market since the R27 of the sixties. The cylinder orientation is reversed, putting the intake facing forward. This lets the engine be tilted a little further forward to place weight over the front wheel, while giving the exhaust a straight path to the rear.

  Design touches noted in the gallery pictures include a pair of cut-outs on the rear-seat grab-handles, perhaps a convenient hooking point for bungee cords, or maybe mounting points for a pair of rear panniers. Conspicuous by its absence are LED indicators, indicating the G310R may have been built to a very tight price point.

  

  

  

  Cockpit controls are basic, with a standard tubular handlebar, while being cheap to manufacture, is also cheap to replace, a useful touch considering that the potential market for the G310R will likely be young and new riders. The brake fluid reservoir seems a touch small, and with a tall form-factor, stepping away from the low, slim brake reservoirs found on most bikes in this class.

  Weighing in at 158 kg, and with ABS as standard, the G310R is designed by BMW to be marketed world-wide, meaning that there may not be market-specific variants in terms of 250 cc engines to meet local licensing requirements. BMW Motorrad Malaysia has also been silent on any news about the 2016 G310R, so it’s a matter of playing the waiting game now.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

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• 2016 Yamaha R-15 launched in Indonesia – RM9,000

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 March 2016 2:59 pm / 7 comments

  

  Yamaha Indonesia has just launched the 2016 R-15, with a retail price of 29.8 million rupiah (RM9,000). Mechanically unchanged from the previous year’s model, this year’s edition of the R-15 comes in three new colour schemes – Speed Grey, Racing Blue and Supernova White.

  Using a 149 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled power-plant with 16.8 hp and 15 Nm of torque, the 2016 Yamaha R-15 seems to be a place-holder till the release of the 2017 model. Popular in Indonesia with the younger crowd, the R-15 features a variation of the Deltabox frame, with front and rear discs, but no ABS.

  

  

  The Speed Grey and Supernova white models come with black cast-alloy wheels, while the Racing Blue R-15 gets colour-coded hoops in blue. For a limited time, Yamaha Indonesia is offering a special edition 2016 R-15 with Ohlins rear suspension, available for order from their website.

  No word if the 2016 Yamaha R-15 will ever come to Malaysia. The equivalent capacity local Yamaha model is the FZ-150i streetbike which retails for RM9,156 including GST, without road tax and insurance.

   

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• Samsung phone talks through your motorcycle screen

  In Bike Parts and Accessories, Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 March 2016 10:19 am / 4 comments

  

  Motorcycling is pretty much a solitary activity, with the rider ensconced inside his or her helmet while riding. But in today’s wired, wireless and inter-connected world, anyone with a smartphone is almost instantly reachable, anytime, anywhere. Samsung has showcased a motorcycle windscreen that allows riders to receive information from their smartphones without having to stop and fish out their phone.

  A see-through display is mounted on the bike, and information displayed on the windscreen. As reported in autoevolution, the technology used is not new, and builds on and integrates existing tech. The intention of the Samsung Smart Windshield is to allow the rider to obtain information such as GPS directions, and respond to calls and messages, without having to take his hands off the handlebars.

  

  

  By using buttons mounted on the bars, a rider can choose pre-determined responses such as “I’m riding” or “Call you back later”, without being distracted or diverting their attention from the road. No word on whether Samsung will be putting this technology showpiece into production, but it is an intriguing glimpse into the future of the way riders will be communicating with their machines.

  Other manufacturers are also looking into see-through displays for motorcyclists, such as BMW Motorrad’s Connected Ride HUD helmet. What do you think? A good idea for riders, or a technological dead-end? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions below.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports concept preview

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 March 2016 2:16 pm / 2 comments

  

  The burgeoning adventure bike market, a trend started in part by BMW Motorrad’s big GS Adventure, has seen many manufacturers throw their hat into the ring, hoping for a slice of the lucrative, and expensive, pie. With that in mind, Honda has shown the Africa Twin Adventure Sports concept, a development of the 2016 CRF1000L Africa Twin that was launched in late 2014.

  While the 2016 CRF1000L took many design cues from the original, and legendary, XRV750 Africa Twin, as well as the CRF450 Rally, the Adventure Sports concept has a massive, up-swept Termignoni silencer. This is addition to a large, aluminium bash-plate that covers all off the bottom surface area of the engine, as used on the CRF450 Rally.

  The seat is a flat, narrow unit that borrows from Honda’s range of moto-crossers, letting the rider slide far back along the seat to place weight on the rear-end for rear-wheel traction. The tail-unit is new, and comes adorned with an “Adventure Sports” decal that was first seen in the original Africa Twin.

  

  

  A proper luggage rack made from tubular-section steel is fixed to the rear, replacing the cast alloy items on the CRF1000L. Knobby tyres are also seen on the Africa Twin Adventure Sports, and the graphics go back to the 90s, again from the first-generation Africa Twin, which sees its 30th anniversary this year.

  The 2016 CRF1000L Africa Twin has a 998 cc V-twin engine that puts out 93.8 hp and 97.6 Nm of torque. Coming with the option of a manual or DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) gearbox, the CRF1000L weighs in at 228 kg wet in standard form, 232 kg with ABS, and 222 kg with DCT.

  GALLERY: 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin DCT
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2016 Honda MSX125SF Grom given a HRC make-over

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 March 2016 12:12 pm / 0 comment

  

  Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the racing division for Honda, has produced racebikes with outstanding performance, from top-flight GP bikes to bonkers moto-crossers. It was something of a surprise to find that the power-meisters at HRC had set their sights on the 2016 Honda MSX125F – also known as the Grom – and turned it into a race weapon for the HRC Trophy Series competition.

  According to a Motorcycle News report, HRC took the four-stroke, single-cylinder 124 cc engine from the MSX125F, and tuned it to within an inch of its life. In addition to the (unspecified) engine work, the miniature racebike also got two-stage fuel injection, a quickshifter, pit-lane speed limiter and a new exhaust.

  HRC will be selling the MSX125SF as a complete customer racebike for the HRC Trophy in Japan. No word on pricing, but considering the standard and quality of HRC work and components, don’t expect it to be cheap.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2016 Honda MSX125SF and MXS125SF Custom builds

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Honda CB1100 concept litre-bike nearing production?

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 March 2016 10:24 am / 1 comment

  

  

  Shown at the Osaka motorcycle show were two Honda CB1100 concepts featuring naked litre-bike styling harking back to the days of four-cylinder UJMs (universal Japanese machines). While the first concept CB1100 had been shown at the Tokyo motorcycle show last year, the new bike, dubbed the “CB Concept Type II” by Honda, is subtly different from the first.

  “They keep saying these are concept bikes but I have been told these two bikes preview the way Honda is thinking of splitting the CB1100 range across classic and modern performance. I know the CB Concept Type II has already started track testing at Honda test tracks. It may not be immediate production but it’s not that far away,” Motorcycle News reported an unnamed source as saying.

  That the market for retro litre-bikes is gaining traction is not news, with Triumph launching the Bonneville series of bikes this year, including the Street Twin, and BMW Motorrad with the R nineT and Scrambler in its range, bikes that the Honda CB1100 concepts will be going up against if Honda puts them into production.

  

  

  

  From pictures, it can be seen the CB1100 concept borrows heavily form the previous generation CB1300, with 17-inch cast alloy wheels, Showa forks and Ohlins rear absorbers, radial-mount brake calipers and retro-patterned Pirelli rubber, reminiscent of the Pirelli Phantoms of the 80s. A neat touch is the classic looking four-into-two exhaust, which is made from titanium by Japanese tuners Over on the CB1100 concept.

  While Honda have been saying the CB1100 concepts are merely that, concept, it doesn’t take much to see that the quality of finish, and the way the bikes fit together, that putting these two into production wouldn’t take much of a stretch. What do you think? Is there room for a retro-styled litre-bike in your garage? Leave us a comment with your thoughts and opinions below.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2016 EBR 1190SX and RX back in the market – Erik Buell Racing set to return, again?

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 March 2016 6:23 pm / 7 comments

  

  While most everyone is familiar with the image of American motorcycles being personified by that ubiquitous brand, Harley-Davidson, there was one man who felt that there was an alternative to the traditional, overweight, bloated, cruiser. That man was Erik Buell, and he produced, for a time, the only American sportsbike using a Harley-Davidson engine.

  Using a Harley V-twin, he created a series of sportsbikes and customer racebikes under the Buell name, culminating in the company being bought-over by Harley-Davidson in 1998, after acquiring a 49% stake in 1993. In 2009, Keith Wandell, CEO of Harley-Davidson, who had never ridden a Harley in his life before joining the company, announced the closing of the Buell brand.

  

  Facing the demise of his brand, Buell set out on a search for buyers, and tied up with Hero Motorcycles of India. A series of bad turns saw Buell’s firm going under, and finally ending up under the care of Liquid AP, a liquidation firm. This has now culminated in the launch of the 2016 EBR 1190SX and RX models.

  Using a 1,190 cc V-twin, with four-valves per cylinder and liquid-cooling, the 2016 EBR SX and RX are variations on EBR’s base theme of a bike capable of handling sports riding in both the canyons and the city. The RX is a full-fairing sportsbike, while the SX is molded in the “streetfighter” style.

  

  

  

  EBR claims 185 hp and 137.8 Nm of torque for the two-pot mill, and the SX comes in at 188 kg wet with no fuel, while the RX weighs 190 kg wet. Certainly, these figures would not be out of place from any of the major manufacturers. A trademark touch of Buell’s bikes are brake discs mounted to the wheel-rim, instead of on the hub as is normal practice.

  Pricing for the 2016 EBR 1190SX is USD12,995 (RM52,800) while the RX is priced at USD13,995 (RM56,800). EBR are currently developing their dealer network in the US, and planning for future models in 2018.

  GALLERY: 2014 EBR 1190RX
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: 2016 EBR 1190SX
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2016 BMW G310R-based TVS Akula 310 rendered

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 March 2016 3:51 pm / 1 comment

  

  A speculative rendering of the TVS Akula 310, based on the up-coming BMW Motorrad G310R, has been posted on rushlane. The Akula 310 was shown at the recent Delhi Auto show, where it garnered strong interest from visitors.

  Apparently destined for the Indian market under an agreement between BMW Motorrad and its local partner TVS, the Akula 310 uses the engine, frame and rolling gear from the G310R, as well as engineering design from BMW Motorrad, while TVS will manufacture both the G310R and the Akula.

  While not many details are known about the Akula 310, the show model came clad in carbon-fibre fairings, with sharp, angular styling reminiscent of the S1000RR. The 2016 BMW Motorrad G310R uses a single cylinder 313 cc liquid-cooled motor with four valves and two overhead cams.

  

  

  The cylinder is tilted towards the rear of the bike, and the cylinder head is reversed, placing the EFI throttle body in front with the exhaust directed out the rear. The engine produces 34 hp at 9,500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. The G310R’s unladen weight is 158.5 kg and it comes standard with ABS.

  There are no details about the pricing of the G310R, nor any further information about the Akula, and when, or if, it will make it into production.

  What do you think? Is this BMW’s and TVS’ answer to the Kawasaki Ninja 250, Yamaha R-25/R-3, Honda CBR250R and the KTM RC250/390? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions below.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: 2016 BMW Motorrad G310R
  

  

  

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• New 2016 Ducati Performance brake lever protection

  In Bike Parts and Accessories, Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 March 2016 10:12 am / 2 comments

  

  Now mandatory at almost all levels of FIM-sanctioned motorcycle racing, a brake lever guard prevents the accidental activation of the front brake lever. For 2016, Ducati performance has produced an aluminium brake guard that attaches to the end of the handlebar.

  Designed to prevent both accidental activation of the brake lever and breakage of the lever itself, this essential piece of safety equipment has saved many riders from injury. Accidents happen in the close quarters of motorcycle racing, when racers are known to “bump” and “touch” – sometimes accidentally, sometimes on purpose.

  

  

  Compulsory equipment in MotoGP since 2011, the brake guard came about after several incidents involving multiple racers over the previous decade. According to Ducati, the lever is designed to fit both their standard bikes and those fitted with Ducati Performance controls, and is adjustable for three different lengths.

  No word on pricing as yet, but the brake guard is available for order from all Ducati dealers carrying its Performance range of products.

   

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• Harley-Davidson Battle of the Kings – custom bike competition for the Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom

  In Bikes, Harley-Davidson, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 March 2016 7:13 pm / 3 comments

  

  Harley-Davidson has just announced the Battle of the Kings custom bike competition, where Harley dealerships around the world are supplied with the 2016 Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom and using parts and components from the official HD catalogue, compete to see who can produce the best-looking custom.

  Response has been overwhelming, according to an autoevolution report, especially in Europe. It was reported that Italy alone over 40 dealers have applied to take part in the custom competition to customise the Sportster Iron 883.

  There is no cutting or welding allowed for the Battle of the Kings customs, although new paint is permissible. New parts are not allowed to be fabricated, and all components added to the bike must be original HD parts.

  

  

  Launched last year, the 2016 Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom is Harley’s relatively low-cost of entry offering into the Harley-Davidson lifestyle. Coming with a 883 cc Evolution air-cooled V-twin engine, the Iron 883 has proven popular with new and lady riders because of its low seat height of 775 mm.

  The 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom is available in Malaysia in a range of four colour schemes – Charcoal Satin, Black Denim, Olive Gold and Hard Candy Custom Gold Flake with flame details at a retail price of RM89,000 including GST.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2016 Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Dark Custom
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• REVIEW: 2016 MV Agusta Stradale 800 – hooligan-style motard riding with a pair of saddle-bags

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, MV Agusta / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 March 2016 5:11 pm / 3 comments

  

  Recently launched in Malaysia, the 2016 MV Agusta Stradale 800 – retailing at RM99,917 – is MV’s answer to the Ducati Hyperstrada. Admitting to taking the direction set by the Hyperstrada, MV took their Rivale 800 super-motard bike, and slapped a couple of saddle-bags and a wind-screen on it. Simple, yes?

  Actually, no. When the Hyperstrada – which retails in Malaysia for RM74,999 on-the-road – came on the market, it was filling a market-niche for riders who wanted an aggressive bike, but with a carrying capacity of more than a tooth-brush and a change of underwear. Now, motards make a lot of sense in dense urban traffic.

  Take what is essentially an enduro bike, preferably with a big single-piston engine for gobs of torque, and it’s tall, up-right seating position, narrow profile and short wheelbase, and you have the perfect weapon for slicing-and-dicing in traffic. While this might be a formula for fun, motards tend to be limited when it comes to full-on highway cruising, resulting in the hyper-motard.

  

  

  Add a bigger engine, minimal weight, bonkers brakes and you now have a hyper-motard. This was the path taken by MV Agusta with the 2016 Stradale 800. Taking a Rivale 800 hyper-motard and mounting a pair of saddle-bags, it created the perfect foil to the Ducati Hyperstrada.

  The word ‘perfect’ is relative, here. Because while the Stradale 800 was an awesome ride, it did have a few things different about it that should make a rider take pause in considering this as a daily city motorcycle, or, for that matter, a highway cruiser. Here’s what we found.

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• 2016 Peugeot Citystar 200i scooter launched in UK

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 March 2016 4:34 pm / 0 comment

  

  

  Peugeot recently announced the launch of the new-for-2016 Citystar 200i scooter in the UK. While many know of Peugeot as the maker of cars, the French manufacturer also has a range of scooters and mopeds in its European stable.

  Coming with a 200 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that puts out 19 hp, the Citystar 200i is intended to be an urban commuter mode of transport. This is indicated by the generous under-seat storage that can accommodate two helmets, which includes a 12-volt charging socket.

  Rolling on 13-inch wheels, the Citystar is designed to be nimble in city traffic, with a 1,430 mm wheelbase and 750 mm width. Seat height is a rider-friendly 795 mm, and braking is handled by discs front and rear, and the rear suspension is adjustable.

  The 2016 Peugeot Citystar 200i retails for 3,299 pounds sterling (RM19,381) in the UK. There are two colours available – black and white – and a two-year warranty is provided.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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