Innholdsfortegnelse for Bike Guide Issue #14 i Australian Road Rider

BENELLI TNT 135 FROM $4390 RIDE AWAY In the style of Honda’s Grom, the Benelli TNT135 offers lots of fun and easy riding with some trick components at a low price. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 135cc single cylinder, 4 stroke, air cooled 4 valves, single overhead camshaft (SOHC), double spark. Power & Torque: 13hp (9.5kW) @9000rpm / 10.8Nm (8ft-lbs) @7000rpm Seat Height: 780mm Weight: 121kg (Wet) VERDICT: COMPACT FUN LAMS APPROVED BENELLI 752S FROM $12,990 RIDE AWAY A modern naked with a trick trellis frame, USD forks, single rear shock. 17 inch wheels and fate tyres, ABS and a colour display. An inexpensive mid range bike which is easy to live with. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 754cc in line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valves for cylinder double overhead camshaft Power & Torque:…

BENELLI 502C FROM $9990 RIDE AWAY Benelli’s multi award-winning and LAMs approved Urban Cruiser, the 502C! Low seat height, large fuel tank but short rear suspension travel. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: In line 499cc 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valves for cylinder double overhead camshaft. Power & Torque: 47hp (35kW) @8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @5000rpm Seat Height: 750mm Weight: 217kg (Dry) VERDICT: MODERN CRUISER LAMS APPROVED BMW R 18 FROM $27,389 RIDE AWAY BMW’s big cruiser, featuring the German brand’s legendary reliability and handling in a classically-styled machine designed to take on the American Cruisers. New options, new colours (Manhattan Metallic, Mars Red Metallic and Option 719 Galaxy Dust/Titan Silver 2 Metallic), standard with cruise control and heated grips. R 18 Highline priced at $27,865. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Air/oil cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer…

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950 FROM $21,590 RIDE AWAY Updated to Euro5 for 2022, with new livery for the S model. Agile, fast and offering an adrenalin rush few other bikes can match. Riding Modes, ABS Bosch Cornering EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Power Modes, Day Time Running Light (DRL), Tapered aluminum handlebars, Removable passenger footpegs, USB power socket. Variants: 950 RVE $23,000, 950 SP $26,900. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 937cc twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta 11° four-stroke V-twin. Power & Torque: 113hp (84kW) @9000rpm / 96Nm (70.8ft-lbs) @7250rpm Seat Height: 870mm Weight: 200kg (Wet) VERDICT: LITHE CORNER CARVER HUSQVARNA 701 SUPERMOTO FROM $18,895 RIDE AWAY A race bike and streetbike, advanced electronics and a state-of-the-art chassis, the 148 kg 701 Supermoto captures the thrill of the race track and…

APRILIA A new adventure/dirt bike, the Tuareg 660, shows Aprilia is looking to where the market is going. “Pure off-road performance, sports technology, four Riding Modes, two of which are customisable (one dedicated to off-road riding). ABS can be deactivated at both wheels or only the rear. APRC system complete with Traction Control, Cruise Control, Engine Map and Engine Brake. All accessible via the high-visibility 5” TFT screen.” Sound good to us, although it’s leaning more toward the Yamaha Tenere 700 than a Suzuki V-Strom. BMW Continuing to expand the R 18 mega cruiser range is a focus for BMW in 2022, with two new models doubling the range to four bikes powered by the biggest Boxer Twin the company has ever produced. It’s Baggers now, the Transcontinental and R…

BENELLI LEONCINO ABS FROM $9390 RIDE AWAY An easy to ride and inexpensive to SPECIFICATIONS Engine:499cc in line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valves for cylinder double overhead camshaft. Power & Torque: 47hp (35kW) @8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @5000rpm Weight: 170kg (Wet) Seat Height: 785mm VERDICT: LAMS RETRO ROADSTER LAMS APPROVED BENELLI LEONCINO TRAIL ABS FROM $9890 RIDE AWAY Take the Leoncino and add laced wheels and multi purpose tyres, tweak some of the settings and we have a machine that’s a little bit roadster, and little bit scrambler. SPECIFICATIONS Engine:499cc in line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valves for cylinder double overhead camshaft. Power & Torque: 47hp (35kW) @8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @5000rpm Weight: 170kg (Dry) Seat Height: 825mm VERDICT: MORE SCRAMBLER THAN TRAIL LAMS APPROVED BMW…

BMW R 1250 RT FROM $36,681 RIDE AWAY BMW’s twin cylinder touring bike. Lots of tech for safety and convenience combined with a willing Boxer engine, protective bodywork and excellent luggage capacity. Updated for 2021 and very impressive. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Air/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCamAir/liquid-cooled four stroke flat twin engine, double overhead camshaft, one balance shaft and variable engine timing system BMW ShiftCam Power & Torque: 134hp (100kW) @7750rpm / 143Nm (105.5ft-lbs) @6250rpm Seat Height: 805 / 825 mm Weight: 279kg (Wet) VERDICT: FAST TOURER BMW K 1600 B FROM $42,859 RIDE AWAY BMW’s 6-cylinder bagger, with a low screen, hard cases and super-smooth high performance. 160 horsepower and 175Nm of torque means effortless cruising and overtaking,…

WATERPROOF, STYLISH AND PROTECTIVE Short boots make a lot of sense for most riding – while they don’t offer the shin protecting of a taller touring boot, you’re more likely to wear them when the weather is warm. TCX’s Ikasu boot has been designed with this in mind, offer excellent protection from both injury and the weather, thanks to D3O inserts and a breathable T-Dry waterproof membrane. The OrthoLite footbed provides long term cushioning and breathability, the Groundtrax Outsole stability, grip and long life. The outer is reflective mesh, there’s a shift pad and reinforcements on the toe and heel. The TCX Ikasu boots have a RRP of $249.95. More info tcxboots.com.au. ROSSI’S AFFORDABLE LID The AGV K3 SV celebrates Valentino Rossi’s career with a sparkling design and style. It’s…

APRILIA RSV4 1100 FROM $31,300 RIDE AWAY An exceptional sportsbike designed to win races. Incredibly powerful and well specified with a full suite of modern electronics, aerodynamic design including MotoGP-inspired winglets, six riding modes, cruise control and a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster. RSV4 Factory also available, $38,350 Ride Away. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 1077cc longitudinal 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooling system, double overhead camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder Power & Torque: 214hp (159.6kW) @13200rpm / 122Nm (90ft-lbs) @11000rpm Seat Height: 851mm Weight: 199kg (Wet) VERDICT: PREMIUM SPORTS APRILIA TUONO V4 FROM $28,030 RIDE AWAY Almost all the performance of the RSV4 in a machine more suited to road riding. Still very sporty and it’s grown a little bodywork in recent times after formerly being a naked, the Tuono is still…

BMW F 900 R FROM $16,654 RIDE AWAY Is it a naked, is it a sports tourer? Both, really. Versatile and fin. New colours added: Bluestone Metallic with Style Exclusive and Light White/Racing Blue metallic/Racing Red with Style Sport SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 895cc water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication. Power & Torque: 98hp (73kW) @8500rpm / 88Nm (64.9ft-lbs) @6750rpm Weight: 211kg (Wet) Seat Height: 815mm VERDICT: CAPABLE MIDDLEWEIGHT BMW F 900 XR FROM $19,899 RIDE AWAY BMW’s super versatile middleweight loosely based on the parallel twin adventure bikes, offering a comfortable riding position, great suspension performance, sprightly performance and good value. New colours for 2022. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 895cc Water-cooled 4-stroke in-line two-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication.…

BENELLI TRK 502 ABS FROM $9390 RIDE AWAY A midrange affordable and well specified LAMS-approved adventure bike. Award winning machine for its versatility, value and capability. 20L tank, 17-inch cast wheels standard, optional laced 19-inch front/17 rear. TRK 502 X +$500 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 499cc in line 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 4 valves for cylinder double overhead camshaft. Power & Torque: 47hp (35kW) @8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @5000rpm Seat Height: 800mm Weight: 210kg Dry VERDICT: LAMS ADVENTURE LAMS APPROVED BMW G 310 GS FROM $8469 RIDE AWAY The smallest GS, super light and versatile. Happy on the bitumen or gravel. Ride by wire throttle, slipper clutch, USD forks, adjustable levers. For 2022 Black Storm Metallic with 458 Style Triple Black. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Water-cooled, single-cylinder 313cc 4-stroke engine, four valves, two…