Innholdsfortegnelse for Bike Guide issue 16 i Australian Road Rider

APRILIA TUONO 660 (LAMS) FROM $21,490 RIDE AWAY A sporty but less track-focused version of the RS660, the new Tuono offers more creature comforts and potentially more fun than the RS660. Five riding modes, including two designed for the track and advanced electronics. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 659cc liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel-twin; four valves per cylinder Power & torque: 94hp (70kW) @10,500rpm / 67Nm (49.4ft-lbs) @8500rpm Weight: 183kg (wet) Seat height: 820mm VERDICT: NAKED MIDDLEWEIGHT PERFORMANCE LAMS APPROVED BENELLI LEONCINO 800 FROM $13,490 RIDE AWAY A new mid-range bike from Benelli which offers decent performance, a mix of modern and retro styles, a comfortable ride and modern technology. Modern TFT display, LED lighting and 17-inch wheels with popular tyre sizes. Rock Grey, Forest Green and Terrain Brown. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: i754cc in-line liquidcooled twin-cylinder…

BMW K 1600 B FROM $45,630 RIDE AWAY BMW’s six-cylinder bagger, with a low screen, hard cases and super-smooth high performance. 158 horsepower and 175Nm of torque means effortless cruising and overtaking, while BMW’s attention to detail and quality engineering ensure the bike handles and looks as good as anything available from anywhere. Variants: K 1600 B Exclusive $46,115 K 1600 B Grand America $48,332 K 1600 B Grand America Exclusive $48,827 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: oil/water-cooled 1649cc four-stroke in-line sixcylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder Power & torque: 158hp (118kW) @7750rpm / 175Nm (129.1ft-lbs) @5250rpm Weight: 336kg (wet) Seat height: 750mm VERDICT: LUXO-MISSILE BMW K 1600 GT FROM $45,600 RIDE AWAY Long distance tourer with hard panniers, powerful six-cylinder motor, lots of equipment and a hugely protective fairing.…

DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 950 FROM $24,300 RIDE AWAY Agile, fast and an adrenalin rush few others 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), Removable passenger footpegs, USB power socket. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 937cc twin-cylinder Ducati Testastretta 11 degree four-stroke V-twin Power & torque: 113hp (84kW) @9000rpm / 96Nm (70.8ft-lbs) @7250rpm Weight: 200kg (wet) Seat height: 870mm VERDICT: LITHE CORNER CARVER GAS GAS SM 700 FROM $19,840 RIDE AWAY A powerful supermoto with lots of trick compenents for super-quick lap times. Double spark plug, PASC Slipper clutch, stainless exhaust. Trellis frame, polyamid subframe, alloy swingarm, 13.5L tank. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 693cc liquidcooled single-cylinder four-stroke Power & torque: 74hp (55kW) @rpm / 73.5Nm (54.2ft-lbs) @rpm Weight: TBA…

It can take years to develop a new motorcycle from scratch, so the effects of COVID-19 are still flowing through to the new bikes we’re seeing … but despite that there are some exciting new models for 2024, although many are still being rumoured rather than confirmed as I write this. APRILIA Off the back of improving MotoGP results and the popularity of its 660 road and adventure models, Aprilia is once again looking like a company with a strong future. Looking to tap into the youth market around the world, Aprilia has announced the RS 457, a small-bore sportsbike which might be a big seller in Australia — if it’s affordable enough. The specifications are impressive, but aren’t telling enough to predict a price — if the company can…

BENELLI LEONCINO 502 FROM $9890 RIDE AWAY An easy to ride and inexpensive to run LAMS retro style machine. USD forks, single rear shock, double front disc brakes and many other modern features and still priced under 10K. Red, Black, Silver SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 500cc liquidcooled in-line twin cylinder four-stroke, four valves per cylinder double overhead camshaft Power & torque: 47hp (35kW) @8500rpm / 46Nm (33.9ftlbs) @6000rpm Weight: 170kg (dry) Seat height: 785mm VERDICT: LAMS RETRO ROADSTER LAMS APPROVED BENELLI LEONCINO 502 TRAIL FROM $10,390 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. Red, Black or Silver. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 500cc liquidcooled in-line twin-cylinder four-stroke, four valves per…

BENELLI 502C FROM $10,590 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. Matt & Gloss Black, Red, Purple, Blue. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 499cc in-line twin-cylinder four-stroke, liquid cooled, four valves per cylinder double overhead camshaft Power & torque: 47hp (35kW) @8500rpm / 45Nm (33.2ft-lbs) @5000rpm Weight: 217kg (wet) Seat height: 750mm VERDICT: MODERN CRUISER LAMS APPROVED BMW R 18 FROM $24,870 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. Super low seat at just 710mm. Variants: R 18 Highline $28,492 R 18 Blackline $29,203 Midnight SE $34,420 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 1802cc air/oil-cooled twin-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two chaindriven camshafts above…

APRILIA RS660 (FULL POWER) FROM $22,690 RIDE AWAY The RS660 is a middleweight sportsbike with MotoGP and Superbike heritage. Twin cylinders, modern design, advanced electronics are all good, but the high price for a mid-range bike may put off some. This full-power version is a fast middleweight. Variant: RS660 Extrema $24,990 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 659cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC parallel twin; four valves per cylinder Power & torque: 99hp (73.5kW) @10,500rpm / 67Nm (49.4ft-lbs) @8500rpm Weight: 183kg (wet) Seat height: 820mm VERDICT: QUICK MIDDLEWEIGHT APRILIA RS660 (LAMS) FROM $22,590 RIDE AWAY The RS660 is a middleweight sportsbike with MotoGP and Superbike heritage. Twin cylinders, modern design, advanced electronics are all good, but the high price for a mid-range bike may put off some. This is the LAMS version, which sacrifices some top-end performance…

BMW F 900 R FROM $17,340 RIDE AWAY Lightweight naked parallel-twin roadster. A comfortable, versatile, easy to ride bike with good city and highway performance. Well equipped for the price. 2024 models coming soon including F 900 R Sport, F 900 R Exclusive — prices TBA. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 895cc water-cooled four-stroke in-line twin-cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication Power & torque: 98hp (73kW) @8500rpm / 88Nm (64.9ftlbs) @6750rpm Weight: 211kg (wet) Seat height: 815mm VERDICT: CAPABLE MIDDLEWEIGHT BMW F 900 XR FROM $20,690 RIDE AWAY BMW’s super versatile middleweight loosely based on the paralleltwin adventure bikes, offering a comfortable riding position, great suspension performance, sprightly performance and good value. Variants: F 900 XR Sport $23,818 F 900 XR Triple Black $23,715 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 895cc water-cooled…

APRILIA TUAREG 660 FROM $22,230 RIDE AWAY A midrange adventure bike which is relatively light, has off-road wheel sizes (21/18), quality suspension, advanced electronics and numerous riding modes. Comfortable, capable and versatile. LAMS and full power versions both available at the same price. SPECIFICATIONS Engine: Aprilia forwardfacing twin-cylinder, fourstroke, liquid-cooled, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder Power & torque: 79hp (59kW) @9000rpm / 70Nm (51.6ft-lbs) @6500rpm. LAMS: 47.6hp (35kW) @5500rpm / 61Nm (45ft-lbs) @5000rpm Weight: 204kg (wet) Seat height: 815mm VERDICT: MID RANGE ADVENTURES BENELLI TRK 251 FROM $6690 RIDE AWAY A small capacity adventure bike aimed at new riders or anyone looking for an easy-to-handle dirt-road capable machine with an upright riding position, low running costs and easy maintenance. “A rugged and stylish appearance with its robust build,…