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Husqvarna Supermoto 701 | 2015 new motorcycles
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Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH came to life in October 2013, with KTM Motorrad AG as its parent company. Now with its factory in Austria, the Husqvarna brand has 111 years of heritage, from the early days of road racing to the off-road bikes of the 40s onwards. The new Husqvarna 701 Supermoto is a return to…
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MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 | 2015 new motorcycles
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Available from the beginning of 2015, the new MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 makes 110bhp, with a 15% torque increase. Here’s what MV said… The lightweight 800 three cylinder engine at the centre of the precious frame with steel trellis structure and aluminium plates. Electronics at the service of the rider. And so MV Agusta…
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Aprilia RSV4 RR | 2015 new motorcycles
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The Aprilia RSV4 RR uses the 65° V4 engine, now making 201bhp@13,000rpm, and 85lb-ft@10,500rpm. It’s got a wet weight of around 200kg, and was designed to be ‘the absolute best uncompromising superbike’. A Race Pack adds aluminium forged wheels and Öhlins suspension, while a limited-edition RF model comes with the Race Pack as standard. All…
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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 | 2015 new motorcycles
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For 2015 the high-performance naked Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 gets a larger engine now making 175bhp@11,000rpm and 89lb-ft@9000 rpm. Two versions will be available – the RR and Factory, which both feature a more protective top fairing, comfier 15mm-lower saddle, narrower bars and a kerb weight of around 204kg. The chassis has been tweaked with…
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Moto Guzzi Audace | 2015 new motorcycles
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The new Moto Guzzi Audace uses the 1400cc engine in a darkly-styled, sportier machine. Here’s what the press release had to say… Ostentatious, muscular and fierce, the Audace can be picked out immediately by its front end, made stylistically lighter by the circular headlight unit and the carbon mudguard mounted on a fork without any…
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Moto Guzzi Eldorado| 2015 new motorcycles
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The new Moto Guzzi Eldorado uses the 90° V-twin in a ‘modern and luxurious interpretation’ of the 850 from the ‘70s. 16” spoked wheels carry whitewall tyres, combined with LED lights and a 21litre tank feeding a massive, traction-controlled 89lb-ft at just 2750rpm through the shaft drive. Here’s what the press release had to…
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Kawasaki Z250SL | 2015 new motorcycles
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The Kawasaki’s Z250SL is the latest addition to the Supernaked Z series… Powered by a 249 cm3 4-stroke Single cylinder engine making 28bhp@9700rpm and 17lb-ft@8200rpm, mounted in a trellis frame, the newest Z offers sporty performance in a slim, lightweight and compact package. Designed for the sports-minded urban commuter, this light, racy machine offers competitive Ninja-based performance,…
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Kawasaki Z300 | 2015 new motorcycles
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Based on the Ninja 300, the Kawasaki Z300 carries the same 38bhp@11,000rpm / 20lb-ft@10,000rpm 296cc parallel-twin in a naked chassis. ABS will be an optional extra, and the new-rider-friendly bikes will feature petal discs, flat bars and 37mm forks. Here’s what the press release had to say… EICMA 2014 is an important event for the…
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Kawasaki 1400GTR | 2015 new motorcycles
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Using a power plant based on the ZZR1400 engine making 160bhp@8800rpm (with ram-air) and 83lb-ft@6200rpm, the new Kawasaki 1400GTR has an all-new sculpted saddle for an easier reach to the ground, along with a wider, flatter and more supportive pillion seat. The bike also feature keyless ignition, adjustable screen, traction control, tyre pressure monitors, power…
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KTM 1050 Adventure | 2015 new motorcycles
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A smaller engine finds it way into the new KTM 1050 Adenture for 2015. The company says the bike is for the value-conscious, all-round riders. The engine makes 95bhp from the V2 motor in a 212kg chassis. ABS and Traction Control are standard, and an A2-licence-compliant restrictor kit will be available. Here’s what the press…
