Adventure Bikes
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Husqvarna 701 Supermoto and Enduro launch report
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Tested by: Bruce Wilson This is the new 701 Supermoto and Enduro road-going models which mark a new era for Husqvarna, a company which since the KTM take-over is destined to release more road bikes in the future. Both of these new motorcycles share the same core components, including their 690cc single-cylinder engines which produce a…
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SCOOP Ducati Scrambler 400: PHOTOS of it testing appear!
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This is the Ducati Scrambler 400, spotted out and about during final prototype testing in Italy. Snapped by Italian magazine Motociclismo, the smaller capacity Scrambler was being tested alongside its current larger capacity sibling in mountainous roads. The testing is likely to be a final raft of consumption riding in various altitudes; oil, fuel etc…
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VIDEO: Husqvarna 701 Enduro looks great in action
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VIDEO: Husqvarna 701 Enduro looks great in action Two weeks ago we showed you a video of the Husqvarna 701 Supermoto going ape on track. Now we have a new clip to share with you, with the new 701 bike in enduro spec in its natural habitat. This video, titled ‘The Perfect Combination’, from Husqvarna…
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Tokyo Motor Show SCOOP: First official pictures of Honda CB500X and NC750X in action
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Tokyo Motor Show SCOOP: First official pictures of Honda CB500X and NC750X in action. Honda has displayed the new 16YM CB500X and NC750X at the Tokyo Motor Show and here’s what they look like. We already showed you the official teaser pictures last week, but now Honda has released more official photos that show the…
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Panigale-powered Ducati super adventure image appears
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Oh… check this out. It’s just a bit of fancy computer work, but we figured that you’d enjoy seeing it as much as we did. This is a mac-up, computer-generated image of what a Ducati Panigale would look like if it was morphed into a BMW XR/KTM Super Adventure-type bike. Now, we’ve brought you the…
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Honda releases details of 2016 VFR1200X Crosstourer
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Honda releases details of 2016 VFR1200X Crosstourer In addition to the changes for NC750X and CB500X for 2016, Honda has also announced a number of updates for the VFR1200X Crosstourer. The following upgrades to the V4-engined adventure sports tourer have been confirmed for 2016: New adjustable windscreen, easily operated with one hand, that allows fine…
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SCOOP: Honda teases with official pictures of 2016 NC750X AND 400X (500X in the UK)
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Here’s the first look at two more 2016 Hondas – the NC750X AND new 400X which will be sold as the 500X in the UK. Honda has announced that it will show the world premiere of both bikes at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 at the end of the month. Here’s what Honda…
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SCOOP: Shaft-driven Aprilia on the way! Patents show radical plan
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SCOOP: Shaft-driven Aprilia on the way! Patents show radical plan. We have been sent a new patent drawing that shows that Aprilia is planning a new SHAFT-DRIVE bike. Info is scarce at the moment and the only details we have is that the patent is callled: Homokinetic Motorcycle Transmission and Motorcycle Comprising Said Transmission, the…
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New Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin details
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New Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin details Honda has now officially confirmed the details of the new CRF1000L Africa Twin adventure bike. It has been a long time coming, but now that we’ve had a chance to take a look at the pictures and videos, we like what we’ve seen. We now know that in addition…
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SCOOP VIDEOS: New Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin in action
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SCOOP VIDEOS: New Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin in action Here are some new videos from Honda, showing the features of the new Africa Twin, a bit of road riding, as well demonstrating what it does best – going off-road, big style!
