November 17, 2015
Kawasaki shows another new supercharged concept at Eicma Kawasaki’s new SC-02 Soul Charger concept KAWASAKI has waited until Eicma to reveal this new concept sketch of a bike called the SC-02 ‘Soul Charger’, which is based on its ‘unique supercharger technology.’ The new computer-drawn concept complements the existing SC-01 ‘Spirit Charger’ sketch, along with the […]
November 17, 2015
BMW reveals R nineT Scrambler SO here’s one model launch at the Milan show that will surprise only those under a very comfortable rock: BMW’s R nineT Scrambler. Like the concept that was revealed in June, it’s based closely on the R nineT but has lower-spec suspension and brakes. The R nineT’s upside-down Öhlins forks have been […]
November 17, 2015
Kawasaki unveils 2016 road range at Eicma The Winter Edition 2016 ZX-10R The Z1000 Sugomi Edition… … and the Sugomi Edition Z800. KAWASAKI has just formally unveiled its complete 2016 road bike range. The J125 scooter is a brand new model and expands Kawasaki’s 2016 lineup alongside some special editions of existing models. The first […]
November 17, 2015
Bimotas supercharged Testastrettapowered Impeto and Tesi 3D RaceCafe debut in Milan HERE’s Bimota’s supercharged Impeto and Tesi 3D RaceCafe, which have just been shown for the first time at the Eicma motorcycle show in Milan. The Impeto is described as a ‘hyper-naked’ using the 162hp Testastretta engine from Ducati’s Diavel, with an optional supercharger […]
November 16, 2015
Honda Africa Twin makes its debut in Milan HONDA has presented the new Africa Twin at its pre-Eicma press event in Milan. Thanks to teaser videos, picture leaks and a steady stream of information over the last few months, we already know a fair bit about the new CRF1000L Africa Twin. Here’s a quick […]
November 16, 2015
Updated CB500F revealed in Milan HONDA introduces its updated CB500F in Milan. Thanks to some teaser images released last week, we’ve had a glimpse of this new model, but this is the first time we’ve seen the whole of it. For 2016 Honda has made the CB500F a more tempting proposition for A2 licence […]
November 16, 2015
Yamaha introduces the XSR900 YAMAHA has given its MT-09 the retro treatment with this, the new XSR900, unveiled at a press conference in Milan tonight. Influenced by a recent Roland Sands custom build, it’s got the MT-09’s aluminium frame and 850cc three-cylinder engine with traction control, three riding modes and an assist and slipper […]
November 16, 2015
New Yamaha MT10 unveiled YAMAHA just joined the super-naked class with this YZF-R1-based MT-10, unveiled tonight in Milan. It’s got a four-cylinder cross-plane engine derived from the 2015 R1’s, and Yamaha says it’s been tuned for more low and mid-range torque. Figures and price have yet to be announced. The riding position is upright […]