Earlier this year, Austria’s KSR Group unveiled a new brand called Motron Motorcycles. Aimed at entry-level riders, the company offers multiple models from 50cc mopeds to 400cc motorcycles. Now, RideApart has released an article stating that Motron has released the 2022 updates for the Nomad 125, Warrior 400, and X-Nord 400.
The Nomad 125 is powered by a 125cc, single-cylinder engine that produces humble output figures of 13hp at 9,000 rpm and 7.4lb-ft of torque at 7,000rpm. Despite being a beginner-friendly motorcycle, the Nomad 125 is equipped with some decent hardware, including a USD fork and disc brakes at either end.
Other features on offer include a 3.7-gallon fuel tank, LED lights, and a 6-speed transmission. The bike rides on 17-inch wheels at either end, shod in 100/80-17 and 140/70-17 section tires, respectively.
Motoron also revealed the Warrior 400 and X-Nord 400 models, alongside the Nomad 125. While the manufacturer has not shared specifications, it’s expected that both of them will be powered by the same engine. The frame and hardware components will likely be shared by both models as well. What we do know at the moment is that the Warrior 400 features a modern classic design, while the X-Nord 400 will be an entry-level adventure motorcycle.
RideApart has also reported that both bikes are still undergoing the homologation process, so there’s no say when they will be available in the market.
Hector Garzo: “I’m feeling very excited for next year because I am back with the Tech3 family which is the most important thing for me. I have already done a season in MotoE, the first year that the championship was built. In 2019, I came really close to winning the title, so this year, I want to fight for the championship again. It is going to be a really good year, so let’s go for the championship!”
Entries and number reservations for the 2022 Honda British Talent Cup will open soon! From Monday the 6th of December at 10:00 (GMT), the system will open at www.bsbteams.com for riders and prospective riders to reserve their numbers for the 2022 season. The reservation period closes on Monday the 3rd of January at 9:00.
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KTM are making a few tweaks to the 390 Adventure for 2022, with the solid package evolving to meet the needs of the many riders who’ve taken up the reigns of the brand’s beginner adventure.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
In some markets wheel failure in rough conditions has been a complaint which has seen KTM now fit a set of new five-spoke cast wheels, replacing the older six-spoke rims and promised to offer increased strength and rigidity.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
It’s not the spoked units that some would have wished for, there’s still a strong road bias to the 390 Adventure, however 200 mm of ground clearance and 170/177 mm suspension travel at each end is nothing to scoff at, so this seems in keeping with the overall theme for the motorcycle.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
The other change for 2022 follows in a similar vein, the traction control system will now offer two modes, Off-road and Street. The Off-road mode allows a limited amount of rear slip, giving the rider greater control in wet or slippery conditions where maximum traction at the rear isn’t always ideal, nor is an overly intrusive traction control system.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
It’s worth mentioning the ABS already had an off-road mode, disabling the rear, a feature included for similar reasons. The ABS is also cornering sensitive, which is a rear feature to see at this price point.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
Features carried across are the 43 hp and 37 Nm Euro5 single-cylinder, offering impressive performance in the LAMS category and enough for fully licenced riders to have plenty of fun.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
WP Apex provide the suspenders, although it sounds like KTM is happy with how the 390 Adventure performs in that area now. Adjustability is just rebound and preload on the shock.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
Bybre provide the braking system, with a 320 mm front rotor and 280 mm at the rear, with a powerful four-piston radial-mount caliper providing most of the stopping power on the larger rotor.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
The trellis steel frame is joined by a removable sub-frame of the same type, and a 14.5 L fuel tank is meant to be good for 400 km between fills.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
Styling has also been updated and two colour ways will be available, in Black or Blue, both incorporating the signature KTM orange.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
There’s also an impressive range of accessories available if you’re looking to customise your 390 Adventure, to KTM also has you covered there.
2022 KTM 390 Adventure
The 2022 KTM 390 Adventure will be landing at authorised KTM dealers in Australia and New Zealand starting May 2022, with pricing yet to be announced.
Aprilia’s Tuareg 660 will hit dealer floors next year, with the manufacturer introducing an adventure offering that looks pretty hard-nosed and is built around the 660 powerplant already seen in the RS 660 and Tuono 660 machines.
The 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 looks set to sit somewhere in the segment between a T7 and an 890 Adventure R
In some ways the Tuareg 660 could be considered a competitor for the Tenere 700, although being an Aprilia the fairly extensive APRC package adds a host of rider aids, with pricing also expected to push up as a result of what’s on offer.
We’ll have to wait for Australian Tuareg 660 pricing, with a May/June arrival date in 2022
Australian pricing hasn’t been released at this stage, with a May or June release date, but based on the US pricing that is available, the Tuareg 660 sits squarely between the Tenere 700 on price and the 890 Adventure R – although obviously Australian pricing isn’t always a direct reflection of what we see elsewhere.
The Tuareg 660 is based on the 659 parallel twin first seen on the RS 660 and Tuono 660
The ‘660’ or 659 cc powerplant is the DOHC four-stroke twin-cylinder with 270 degree firing order from the previously mentioned models, but producing a more modest 80 horsepower and 70 Nm of torque. Down 20 hp and up 3 Nm from the RS 660 for comparison.
A new high exhaust system is featured in keeping with the ADV theme
Specific to the Tuareg is a new exhaust system, optimising low to mid-range performance, including an ignition advance management algorithm specifically for this model.
Final gearing is also shorter, running a 15 tooth front sprocket, two down on the RS 660, ensuring maximum drive from down low, while a new oil sump sits higher ensuring 240 mm of ground clearance.
Power is 80 hp with gearing also lower than the roadster 660s
Further tweaks were made ensuring adequate lubrication under any conditions with a new rose pipe and intake mouth, with new oil circuit channel in the semi-crankcase to prevent stagnation in the gearbox. In other words tweaks designed for a bike that might see more heavy duty off-road use and the accompanying greater range of conditions that ensues.
A different sump and increased lubrication were a focus on the Tuareg 660 with more extreme conditions obviously envisaged
The Tuareg 660 chassis also receives attention in various ways, with a new high resistance steel tube design with cast plates and the sub-frame is welded to the main unit to allow for a 210 kg load capacity in total, with double the frame anchor points to the engine, compared to the RS 660. As such as the bike uses the engine as a stressed element, with the cylinder bank more vertical for boosted agility in tight turns.
The engine is also used as a stressed member in the Tuareg with six anchor points
The aluminium swingarm is also longer for traction and stability, and pivots in the frame and engine, while running a progressive linkage to the rear Kayaba shock. The Kayaba system, front and rear, offers 240 mm of travel and is fully adjustable, with rebound, compression and preload, with the latter on the shock a convenient preload handle.
A longer aluminium swingarm boosts stability, with Brembo providing the stoppers
The 18 L fuel tank is also kept narrow where the rider grips it and is protected by the frame, with weight centralisation and the CoG a concern, along with ensuring fuel is accessible even in the steepest conditions.
Spoked wheels are run with Pirelli rubber and the front brakes are 300 mm rotors with dual-piston Brembo calipers
Wheel and tyre options are obviously very important, especially as we’re talking a ‘proper’ adventure machine, not just a tourer with some dual purpose tyres and we’re seeing a 2.50 x 21 inch front and 4.50 x 18 inch rear, which will be clad in Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres in a 90/90 and 150/70 as standard fitment. Those are tubeless aluminium rims too.
Kayaba provide the fully adjustable long travel suspension
Brembo provides a top notch braking system with an obvious off-road bent, running dual 300 mm front rotors and dual-piston calipers, while the rear is a 260 mm unit with single-piston caliper. ABS is also fitted, linked to the ride modes, with various levels of intervention including off-road which disables the rear and allows the front to be disabled too.
The Tuareg 660 runs the APRC electronics package and a 5 inch TFT
Naturally as an Aprilia, the APRC system makes an appearance, offering a host of rider aids, with ATC – Aprilia Traction Control; ACC – Aprilia Cruise Control; AEB – Aprilia Engine Brake; and AEM – Aprilia Engine Map. The AEB basically controls off-throttle response and AEM or modes differs the throttle response without changing peak performance.
Two road orientated ride modes, an off-road mode and a fully customisable mode are on offer
Ride modes include two road specific options, an off-road option and a fully customisable option, those are Urban and Explore, Off-Road and Individual for the custom mode, which is fairly self explanatory. Urban is calibrated for maximum electronic intervention.
Aprilia Tuareg 660 stock one-piece seat
Aprilia promise intuitive switches, with the right side allowing easy mode selection, which with presents should largely negate the need to switch through individual settings on the run.
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660
A 5 inch TFT meanwhile offers a clear view of what mode you’re in, speed and other important information. The Aprilia MIA or multimedia platform is an accessory, which can sync with a smartphone and save completed trip data, including geo-referenced telemetry, while a quick shift is also an accessory rather than standard fitment.
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660
The wet weight figure, or kerb figure claimed by Aprilia is also 204 kg, or 187 kg dry, and aligns closely with the official Tenere 700 figure as a point of comparison, with seat height 860 mm and the 18 L fuel tank accompanied by a 4 L/100 km consumption figure, giving the Tuareg 660 an easy 400 km range starting to dip into the 3 L reserve with some room to play. Lighting is also all LED.
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660
Colour options are the Martian Red or Acid Gold, with Indaco Tagelmust, as shown in the pictures carrying a premium in other markets and certainly standing out. The 2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 is expected to arrive in Australian dealers in May or June of 2022, however we haven’t got local pricing at this stage.
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 specifications
2022 Aprilia Tuareg 660 specifications
Engine type
Aprilia forward-facing twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, dual overhead cam (DOHC) with silent chain drive on the right side, four valve per cylinder.
Bore x stroke
81 x 63.93 mm
Engine capacity
659 cc
Compression ratio
13.5:1
Maximum power
80 hp (58.8 kW) at 9250 rpm
Maximum torque
70 Nm (7.13 kgm) at 6500 rpm
Fuel system
2x 48 mm throttle bodies, Ride-by-wire management
Ignition
Electric
Lubrication
Wet sump
Transmission
Six-speed, Aprilia Quick Shift (AQS) System up and down available as accessory
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
Secondary drive
Chain, drive ratio 15/42
Electronics
APRC Suite that includes ATC (traction control), AEB (engine brake) AEM (engine maps), ACC (cruise control), Four riding modes (Urban, Explore, Off-road, Individual)
Chassis
Frame in steel tubing and built-in subframe screwed aluminium plates connecting the frame to the engine
Front suspension
Fully adjustable 43 mm upside-down Kayaba fork with counterspring. Wheel travel: 240 mm
MV Agusta revealed their Lucky Explorer Project at EICMA, ushering in two new adventure machines with an eye on capitalising on the strength of a segment which is going gangbusters, with some brands now even introducing ‘adventure’ scooters.
MV Agusta 9.5 Lucky Explorer
Those two adventure machines are the 5.5 and 9.5 which are a vague reference to the bike’s engine capacities and in no way shape or form are going to easily roll off the tongue in casual conversation.
Roughly speaking the 5.5 Lucky Explorer looks to offer an entry level machine, debuting a twin-cylinder engine that looks like it may be the basis for other beginner machines, while the 9.5 is a more typical triple-cylinder, high performance version that’s based on the 800 cc triple and carries a higher level of overall specification.
MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer
The Lucky Explorer livery is a tribute to the Dakar racer by Cagiva which ran similar sponsorship and looks to call upon a fairly historic image, which many will recognise even from road racing. How that translates in today’s market, especially amongst younger riders will be interesting to see.
Pricing and availability of both models in Australia is yet to be announced.
9.5 Lucky Explorer
The 9.5 Lucky Explorer boasts a 931 cc triple-cylinder engine producing 90.5 kW and 102 Nm of torque, the brand’s Smart Clutch System and a steel trellis frame. A trellis sub-frame will also be run.
MV Agusta 9.5 Lucky Explorer
The MVICS 2.1 will also be run, with just three injectors, an Eldoor Nemo EM 3.0 unit and 47 mm throttle bodies with full RbW. That allows for torque control with four maps, alongside the EAS quickshifter.
2022 MV Agusta 9.5 Lucky Explorer
MV Agusta note the engine runs a new cylinder head, new steal intake and exhaust valves, new cylinder head base gasket, new steel crankshaft, new main and trimetallic con-rod bearings and new forged aluminium alloy pistons. A Rekluse clutch will be an option as will be an electro-actuated gearbox.
Also new are the clutch, generator, starter, selector and gearbox covers.
Sachs will offer electronic suspension, front and rear with rebound, compression and preload adjustability all mentioned. Travel is 220 mm at the front and 210 mm for the rear, and an aluminium swingarm is run.
MV Agusta 9.5 Lucky Explorer
In keeping with the adventure theme is the inclusion of a 21 inch front and 18 inch rear tyre, clad in a 90/90 and 150/70 tyre respectively. Aluminium hub and rim are mentioned as well as being tubeless.
Brakes will be dual Stylema calipers up front on 320 mm rotors and backed by a Continental MK100 ABS which also offers RLM or rear lift migitation, as well as being cornering sensitive.
A 265 mm rear rotor with dual piston Brembo caliper is found at the rear.
MV Agusta 9.5 Lucky Explorer
The seat height is adjustable between 850 and 870 mm, with ground clearance listed as 230 mm, while fuel capacity is 20 L. The one figure that stands out and not in a good way is that 220 kg weight figure which is dry.
Add fluids and a tank of fuel and the bike is likely to weigh in near 240 kg wet. In fact that dry figure is 10 kg more than the 890 Adventure R kerb weight, fully fuelled.
9.5 Lucky Explorer Specifications
MV Agusta 9.5 Lucky Explorer Specifications
Engine
Liquid cooled 931 cc 3 cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve “D.O.H.C” with mechanical chain tensioner and DLC tappets.
Bore x Stroke
81 mm x 60,2 mm
Compression Ratio
12,5:1
Claimed Power
90,5 kW @ 10.000 rpm
Claimed Torque
102 Nm @ 7.000 rpm
Gears
Six speed, constant mesh – Cyborg electroactuated gearbox + Electronic quick shift MV EAS (Electronically Assisted Shift Up & Down)
Clutch
Wet multidisc hydraulic clutch + SCS (Smart Clutch System
Frame
Tubular high-tensile steel trellis frame
Forks
Sachs ELECTRONIC “UPSIDE DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound – compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment.
Shock
Progressive, Sachs ELECTRONIC single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment.
Tyres
Front 90/90 – 21 Rear 150/70 – R 18
Front Brakes
Continental MK100 ABS with RLM (Rear Wheel Lift-up Mitigation) and cornering function. Double floating disc. 320 mm( 12.6 in.), with steel braking disc and flange Front brake radial-type monobloc Brembo Stylema caliper, with 4 pistons 30 mm 1.18 in.)
Rear Brake
Single steel disc with 265 mm (10.43 in.) dia Brembo caliper with 2 pistons – 30 mm 1.18 in.)
Electronics
Integrated ignition – injection system MVICS 2.1 (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with three injectors. Engine control unit Eldor Nemo EM 3.0 Throttle body bore 47 mmdiameters full ride by wire Mikuni Pencil-coil with ion-sensingtechnology, control of detonation and misfire. Torque control with four maps.
Instrumentation
Exclusive contents TFT 7” Full HD Dashboard – Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity – Cruise control – Launch control – 8 level Traction Control- GPS sensor – Immobilizer – Full led headlight with DRL and bending function – Full led tail light – Fog light – MV Ride app with turn by turn navigation system, engine and vehicle setup.
Dry Weight
220 kg
Seat Height
850/870 mm
Wheelbase
1.580 mm
Trail
118 mm
Fuel Capacity
20l
MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer
The 5.5 Lucky Explorer is the fruit of a collaboration with QJ, the same company that owns Benelli and one of China’s most prominent two-wheel manufacturers.
MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer
The model introduces a 554 cc two-cylinder, liquid-cooled and delivering a relatively staid 35 kW, while torque is 51 Nm. Styling pretty closely aligns with the 9.5, but obviously this smaller capacity version is designed for a smaller budget and perhaps less experienced rider, being A2 and LAMS compliant straight up.
MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer
A tubular high tensile streel trellis frame is run, with aluminium alloy swingarm and KYB provide the suspenders at both ends. 43 mm front forks with rebound and preload adjustment, while the rear monoshock is rebound, compression and preload adjustable. Front wheel travel is listed as 135 mm which is on the short side for an adventure machine, with no rear travel figure listed.
MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer
Brakes are a bit more impressive with dual 320 mm front rotors and Brembo four-piston calipers, while a 260 mm rear is joined by a two-piston Brembo caliper. Bosch provides the ABS system.
Alloy spoked wheels are run with tubeless tyres and that’s a 19 inch front and 17 inch rear, with 100/80 and 150/70 tyres respectively.
MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer
A 5 inch TFT is also run and features Bluetooth connectively, with GPS sensor and syncs with the MV Ride app for navigation.
Seat height is 860 mm, with 210 mm of ground clearance, which is fairly regular for an adventure machine, but may discourage some new riders of shorter stature.
MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer
Like the larger 9.5 the 5.5 Lucky Explorer also weighs in at a hefty 220 kg dry, with a 20 L fuel tank, managing to be heavier than something like the Benelli TRK 502, which boasts similar performance.
MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer
Standard features look to include hand guards, a screen offering reasonable protection, rear grab rails and rack, a high level exhaust that’s a fair bit beefier than the 9.5 and a sump guard, based on the images provided. Lighting also looks to be all LED, with a two-piece seat and fairly generous touring ergonomics.
Overall the MV Agusta 5.5 Lucky Explorer looks like it’ll compete with machines like the TRK 502X and Kawasaki’s more basic KLR650, with price remaining to be seen at this stage.
Triumph have hit a historic milestone with the millionth motorcycle built since the brands return in 1990, with the bike in question being a Tiger 900 Rally Pro which has received a one-off custom paintjob.
2021 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro ‘Millionth’ since the 1990 relaunch
Launched in 2019 the Tiger 900 Rally Pro provides a demonstration of Triumph’s design, engineering and production capability, courtesy of its defining character, capability, quality and attention to detail – attributes shared by Triumph’s modern line-up.
With its custom silver paint scheme and one millionth graphics, this very special milestone motorcycle will be displayed on Triumph’s stand at this year’s Motorcycle Live show at the NEC and then on show in Triumph’s Factory Visitor Experience* in a new, specially created 120-year anniversary display.
2021 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro ‘Millionth’
Nick Bloor – Triumph CEO
“Everyone at Triumph is incredibly proud to have played a part in achieving such a momentous moment in the modern history of this iconic brand. Over the 31 years since we re-launched Triumph with a new line of British designed motorcycles in Cologne in 1990, we have shared so many great moments with our fans across the world.
Triumph CEO Nick Bloor with the Triumph HQ team
“From returning to the TT champions arena, to entering the MotoGP paddock with our Moto2 Engine partnership to supporting the biggest global riding event and its great cause for health and wellbeing with the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, to mention only a few. Triumph’s success has always stemmed from the passion and commitment we share with our riders.
“Whilst the last year has been challenging for all of us, this passion and commitment has driven Triumph to even greater heights, including the successful entry into new categories with the Trident 660 and Tiger Sport 660.
2021 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro ‘Millionth’
“Over the last three decades Triumph has maintained sustained and significant investment in our people, our partners and our in-house design, engineering and manufacturing capabilities, in order to grow the reach and reputation of this iconic British brand. This investment in home grown talent, both in the UK and around the world, matched by the passion we share with our riders for delivering the complete and perfect motorcycle, has seen the brand go from strength to strength, achieving the most successful year in the brand’s entire 120-year history.
“Furthermore, we are committed to taking the brand to even greater heights, and with the forthcoming launch of our brand-new Tiger 1200, new competition MX and Enduro motorcycles, plus our strategic partnership with Bajaj to create smaller capacity bikes, I am delighted to say that the future for Triumph and its fans across the world will be just as exciting and rich as the last 30 years has been.”
Celebrating 120 years of the most successful British motorcycle brand
The very first production Triumph motorcycle went on sale to the public in April 1902, starting one of the world’s richest and most exciting brand stories; a story that has gone on to encompass countless legendary motorcycles, and playing a significant role in shaping the motorcycle world we enjoy today.
2021 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro ‘Millionth’
Triumph’s modern era began in 1990 with a completely original range of motorcycles designed and built in a brand new, state-of-the-art factory at Hinckley.
In the three decades since, Triumph has built and sold more motorcycles than at any previous time in its history through an international network of more than 700 dealers in 57 countries.
And despite recent challenges, the passion for Triumph shared around the world by owners, riders, fans and dealers has made the last 12 months the most successful ever, with more than 75,000 bikes registered globally and a turnover of £650 million.
Triumph Rocket 3 GT ‘221’ Special Edition
Triumph represents the pinnacle of Great British design and engineering, with a line-up of world-beating bikes spanning multiple genres from adventure to roadsters to modern classics, each delivering Triumph’s renowned reputation for handling, finish and detailing and original, authentic design.
2022 Triumph Thruxton RS Ton Up Special Edition
Today Triumph operates across five manufacturing facilities, all managed and led by the global headquarters in Hinckley, Leicestershire, where every Triumph is conceived, prototyped and tested in Triumph’s centre of design by the in-house team. The most recent addition to Hinckley’s infrastructure is an all-new UK assembly plant, built to enhance Triumph’s global manufacturing flexibility and complement the existing multi-million-pound paint shop and rapid prototyping facilities.
Bonneville T120 Gold Line Edition
A global operation, Triumph has 13 sales and marketing offices around the world, manufacturing and production facilities located in Thailand, where the company has its own casting, injection-moulding, machining and assembly facilities, and plants in India and Brazil, which assemble bikes destined for local markets.
Bonneville T120 Black Gold Line Edition
Triumph’s Factory Visitor Experience* at Hinckley, opened in 2018, invites visitors to get a taste of Triumph’s manufacturing expertise as well as showcasing the most important collection of motorcycles from the iconic British firm’s past and present.
Scrambler 1200 XE Gold Line Edition
From January 2022 Triumph will invite fans from all over the world to join the factory in celebrating the spirit of motorcycling, in a series of stories, meet-ups and special events throughout the year. Keep an eye out for more details to come in the new year.
CFMoto 300SR Summer Deal – Bonus jacket and helmet with bike
There’s never been a better time to get onto two wheels, with CFMoto’s 300SR now the focus of their summer campaign, offering a free CFMoto full-face helmet and riding jacket to help you get started.
CFMoto 300SR in Turquoise Blue
The campaign kicked off yesterday and will run until February 22, with the 300SR priced at an extremely competitive $5790 ride away, offering a light and sporty single-cylinder with full fairings for those who like the racer look.
The 300SR produces 29hp and 25Nm from that single-cylinder engine, runs Bosch EFI, 37mm upside-down forks, Continental ABS, a TFT screen, dual modes, mobile phone connectivity, LED lights and has a three-year warranty for total peace of mind.
The combined value of the helmet and summer jacket is $349, with various styles on offer, which may vary. Contact your local CFMoto dealer for more information or drop in and check one out yourself.
CFMoto 300SR purchasers to receive bonus helmet and jacket until February
