The Rottweiler Performance 790/890 Intake System is closing in on completion and we are on the final stretches folks. Nearly a year of design and development has gone into this intake system and we could not be more proud of the next-level quality, fit, and finish this intake system exudes. It is a shining example of our commitment to being the best at what we do and our desire to constantly innovate and push the boundaries so that we can deliver better and better products to our customers.
We have been testing the system in its current state of development and it has passed the white glove tests with flying colors, all while increasing airflow over stock by simply designing the system with a massive reusable foam surface area.
Features:
RALLY VERSION – PRESALE NOW: Real carbon fiber construction. (Think Akrapovic quality fit and finish)
PRO VERSION – EXPECTED JAN 2021: Plastic construction for lower costs
Drop-in 10+ HP at 6300 RPM safely with no mapping.
Further gains with custom mapping. (See 790/890 PCV mapping page)
Race tested at professional level Rallies
1.7 lb. (.77kg) weight reduction
Included Filter is supplied DRY
Packable and replaceable main filter with removable cage just like a dirt bike. Carry 6 or more in your side pods or pack for long trips.
Over 20 free maps to support a Power Commander V.
Check out all of our 790/890 Adventure Power Commander Maps here!
NOTE: Customers who purchased our Pro Power Plate will receive an email with a Discount Code. Use this discount code when placing your order online and receive a full $69.95 off your intake purchase.
Reach significant and safe gains over stock without any mapping. Even more gains when matched with a Power Commander V!
Stocking up on replacement filters for our 790 Adventure Intake System couldn’t be easier. Easily fit multiple filters in your stock toolbox or in a fender bag. No one wants to carry cleaning solution and oil with them on extended trips, grab a few filters, and limit unnecessary downtime!
Yamaha announced updates to the NMax 125 and NMax 155 for the 2021 model year. The scooters are now slightly more sporting with a new frame and some finer details being adjusted.
The company also updated the Blue Core engine, which is now Euro 5 compliant, using a variable valve actuation with a new intake camshaft with two cam lobes. This offers higher performance due to the two different cam lobes, one being for lower rpm and the other for higher rpm.
The 125cc bike makes 9 kW of power, and the 155cc version makes 11.1 kW of power, according to MCNews. This scooter can really scoot around. You’ll get good fuel economy, too. The 125 is rated for 2.2-liters per 100 km and the fuel capacity is 7.1-liters, giving the bike a range of 300 km.
There’s a new traction control system LCD instruments, Bluetooth connectivity, SCCU simple communications control unit, and a smart key system.
The bike also gets a 12-volt power socket up front that will help you charge your phone and the brakes are 230mm at both the front and the rear. ABS is standard. I’m not seeing prices yet, but the bike is said to come in Q3 of 2020, so prices should come at a later date.
When we think of custom motorcycles, we think of welding, new parts and components, and high-performance, generally. But George Woodman decided to go with one of the oldest materials known to man, wood.
He calls the creation, Hommage. It’s a Yamaha XSR700 that’s been heavily customized. The chief piece of custom work that stands out on this bike is the beechwood fairing.
According to RideApart, Woodman said he has spent more hours than he cares to admit hand sanding the fairing until it was crafted into the perfect shape. From there, he did an overlay of fiberglass and resin to protect it from the elements.
The fairing is just the most noticeable part of the bike, but it’s all been gone over. There’s Ohlins suspension, K&N air filters, XRace exhaust, Pirelli Diablo SuperCorsa tires, a customs eat, and a custom paint job that compliments the bike’s unique fairing.
You can see more about this unique machine on Woodman’s website. It’s worth checking out up close.
Kymco has unveiled four all-new scooter models for 2021, headlined by the strikingly sporty F9 – the world’s first electric motorcycle equipped with a two-speed automatic transmission.
The Kymco F9 launches alongside the DT X360 adventure maxi-crossover, compact KRV and CV3 leaning multi-wheel scooter. All four models will arrive in Australian showrooms as they become available later next year.
Allen Ko – Kymco Group Chairman with the new models
Kymco F9
An urban electric motorcycle, the Kymco F9 is equipped with a 9.4 kW motor and designed for enthusiastic street riding, according to Kymco. It accelerates from 0 to 50 km/h in three seconds and charges on to a top speed of 110 km/h. A 96V 40Ah battery provides a range of 120 km under the New European Driving Cycle. With fast charging, it takes only two hours to fully charge the battery.
For 2021 Kymco introduce the F9, with an aim to thrill riders
The F9 features a two-speed automatic transmission which has been specifically designed for electric motorcycles to improve power delivery and motor efficiency. It also employs a chassis design that integrates the battery as part of the frame structure for additional torsional rigidity. Combined with 14-inch wheels and a light weight of just 107 kg, the F9 has been designed and engineered as a fun-to-ride electric option. Looks alright too.
The 2021 Kymco F9 weighs 107 kg and a range of 120 km is quoted
Allen Ko – Kymco Group Chairman
“Electric is one of the most significant transformations of modern transportation. From consumers, business to governments, more people are embracing electric vehicles to make our cities greener and the world a better place. However, while numerous electric motorcycles have been launched, few have been greeted with great enthusiasm by the market. The challenge lies in the fact that most electric motorcycles do not excite. The mere electric powertrain as the only differentiation has proven insufficient to significantly advance the green movement. The Kymco F9 is going to change that. This has been designed to provide the sensational riding experiences that change people’s perceptions on electric motorcycles.”
The Kymco F9 does look pretty cool for an electric scooter
Kymco DT X360
The Kymco DT X360 is marketed as an adventure maxi-crossover with wider bars for easy steering on uneven surfaces and a higher (800 mm) seating position to improve rider visibility. Lightweight wheels and adventure-oriented tyres complete the look.
The 2021 Kymco DT X360 is designed for the unbeaten path
Equipment highlights include traction control; a keyless system for convenient access to the vehicle as well as a full-colour LED dashboard for maximum legibility. It offers the all-around capability for riders to easily manoeuvre in urban traffic or comfortably cruise on the open road.
The 2021 Kymco DT X360 weighs in at 194 kg and produces 21.1 kW
The DT X360 is powered by a 320 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 21.2 kW of power at 7250 rpm and 30 Nm of torque at 5750 rpm. Other technical details include a 12.5 litre fuel capacity, a 194 kg kerb weight and 14/13 inch wheels front/rear respectively.
The DT X360 also offers ample storage with room for two helmets
Allen Ko – Kymco Group Chairman
“Many people believe scooters are only meant to be for city mobility. They also assume scooter riders just want to use their vehicles as part of their everyday urban routine. Underneath the surface lie urban riders’ unfulfilled quests to occasionally get out of their comfort zone and expand their horizons in all directions.”
The 2021 Kymco DT X360 features a full colour LED display
Kymco KRV
In the Kymco KRV riders get a compact scooter featuring an independent swingarm and sporty look. Compact scooters are a predominant form of personal transportation in many countries thanks to their agility, efficiency and ease of use. The Kymco KRV adds an extra dose of comfort and convenience along with features including ABS, traction control, LED lighting and a keyless system as standard.
The Kymco KRV features a independent swingarm
The KRV features an independent swingarm derived from Kymco’s flagship AK 550 maxi-scooter. This allows a lower centre of gravity, optimum weight balance as well as a premium ride quality and maximum cornering capability. Furthermore, the KRV’s flat-floor body design allows an optimal riding position for spirited rides and long journeys, while Kymco tell us that the suspension is tuned to suit solo and two-up riding.
Kymco KRV
Powering the Kymco KRV is a newly-developed 175 cc four-valve liquid-cooled engine which delivers its power via belt drive to the rear wheel.
Stacked LED lights on the Kymco KRV give plenty of presence
Allen Ko – Kymco Group Chairman
“The Kymco F9, DT X360 and KRV all come with innovations that stir senses, intensify emotions and excite riders. As we continue to create personal vehicles that win the hearts of consumers all over the world, now, it’s time to excite!”
The 2021 Kymco KRV includes traction control and ABS, plus a keyless system
Kymco CV3
Revealed at EICMA in 2017 in concept guise to great acclaim the CV3 leaning multi-wheel scooter now becomes a production reality. In some markets people can ride these type of platforms on their car licence, but of course the fun police won’t allow such freedom in Australia.
The Kymco CV3 adds a three-wheel leaning option to the Kymco stable, after being revealed in 2017
The CV3 is powered by a 550 cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine that generates 38 kW (51 hp) at 7500 rpm and 53 Nm of torque at 5750 rpm.
The Kymco CV3 runs a 550 cc parallel twin powerplant boasting 51 hp
In addition to the dual-front wheel architecture, the Kymco CV3 also features ABS; traction control; cruise control, full LED lighting and dash; keyless ignition system, and a large-capacity underseat storage compartment.
The Kymco CV3 even includes cruise control, alongside ABS and traction control
Kymco Australia plan to bring all four models to Australia but the arrival schedule and pricing is yet to be determined.
A massive and potentially lethal pothole on a popular motorcycle road that has been reported to authorities is still not repaired weeks later, says Victorian rider Rodney Brown.
“It was 6.30 on a Sunday morning, dark and foggy, when I came across this road hazard killer,” he says.
“The water bottle (28cm long and 9cm wide) I placed in it gives you some perspective of this road safety hazard monster, especially for motorcycle riders.
“This death trap needs to be fixed immediately.”
Rodney reported the pothole on McGeorge Road, South Gisborne, to the local council and VicRoads but says it is still not fixed.
“The road is often used by local motorcycle riders and riders visiting the region who are looking for a scenic ride on a regional road,” he says.
“I rang VicRoads and they referred me on to my local council.
“The council knows about it and only gives these road hazards a quick repair job.
“It has been like this for weeks without any repair.”
Safety issue for riders
Dangerous road conditions are no laughing matter for riders
Potholes and other road maintenance issues are frequently cited in local and international studies.
A 2018 British Automobile Association survey found that while potholes cause damage to cars, they are a greater injury threat to riders with riders three times more likely to be involved in crashes caused by potholes and poor road surfaces than any other vehicle type.
A 244-page 2016 Austroads report, titled “Infrastructure Improvements to Reduce Motorcycle Casualties”, found that roads need to be better designed, funded and maintained to reduce the risk of motorcycle crashes.
And while riders are urged to report road defects, that only yields a result if the problem is promptly fixed.
If a council or state authority is informed of an issue and a crash occurs before it is fixed, then the authority is culpable.
That may yield a result in terms of compensation, but it does nothing to prevent the accident from happening.
Rodney says there need to be roving road crews available to attend major roads hazards, especially on weekends.
Rodney Brown
“If not there soon should be road crews established to do so,” he says.
“With all the talk from VicRoads and local council nothing has changed in my 50 years as far as fixing regional roads.
He says the concerns of motorcycle riders in parliament have been abandoned.
“This (pothole) is just another example where our government doesn’t think motorcycle.”
Competing for Red Bull KTMFactory Racing Team, Williams_Adrian has been the class of the 2020 field, scoring five races wins and two further podiums from eight races. Even when double MotoGP™ eSport champion trastevere73 (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) applied pressure throughout the final round, the Spaniard wouldn’t wilt.
On a recent visit to the MV Agusta factory on the banks of Lake Varese in northern Italy, I took the opportunity to chat with MV Agusta’s Russian-born CEO, Timur Sardarov.
The former London-based international businessman, who now lives in Italy, took over MV Agusta in December 2018 from the Castiglioni family when once again the historic brand hovered on the bring of extinction.
Timur Sardarov (L) and Adam Child (R) talk MV Agusta – Image by Milagro
Over the last few years there’s been a clear injection of cash and urgency with MV Agusta stepping up their game and delivering more new models than ever before. As we face the uncertainty of the current Covid pandemic, we managed to grab half an hour of Sardarov’s precious time.
Adam Child: Thank you for taking time to chat with us, I appreciate you must be really busy. Since you took over MV in December 2018, has the journey been what you expected?
Timur Sardarov: “It was tough, I thought it would be easier, but it would be much better if Covid hadn’t come. The company would be stable a bit earlier, but still we have surprisingly recovered for the first time in the history of MV Agusta. We have stable production, finances and stable plans – the company structure is proper and continues to be a family run venture. But there are, as always, small issues which we are dealing with.”
Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A.
AC: What have been your highlights?
TS: “This year we have launched five new models. In the history of MV Agusta, this hasn’t been done.”
AC: Aside from Covid is this where you expected to be?
TS: “Slightly behind, because of Covid, restrictions of movements and everything to do with regulatory bodies have put us three to four months behind schedule on some of the work we do, but generally Covid has brought the company together. With new management we are working to maximum capacity and with good spirits too.”
The MV Agusta factory
AC: Where do you see MV Agusta in the next 2-3 years?
TS: “MV Agusta is now going into the wider range of mobility. The journey will start in the lighter mobility segment and move to urban commuters that will be powered by electric propulsion. We will produce high-performance bicycles that are also electrified. We are working on a new 500 cc platform with quite an interesting philosophy and we are also working on our new adventure range that will be announced in next 3-4 months.
“We are also working on a brand new 950 platform and our 800 is going through major change with Euro 5. We took the opportunity with the Euro 5 transition to bring significantly more changes to all the bikes and all the platforms across the entire range. It’s not just Euro 5, it’s major change to the products in terms of styling and technical packaging – from next year I would say all our range could be considered new.”
AC: When I’ve spoken with your team before there’s been talk of the electric bikes coming from the Cagiva brand. Is that correct?
TS: “Oh, Cagiva is more utilitarian electric, more for B2B services – sharing platforms rather than lifestyle, premium lifestyle products like MV.”
Timur Sardarov- Image by Milagro
AC: Is a replacement for the F4 in the pipeline?
TS: “To be honest, that’s still on the drawing board. We currently have to work more towards electric propulsion rather than saving the combustion engine. MV Agusta is a small company compared to many others and for us it’s important to see where everyone is going and evaluate complex developments for the high-performance superbike. We realised that after a certain amount of power is produced, we spend more time removing that power, rather than applying it. We could produce a bike with 250 horsepower, let’s say, but there is probably only 2-3 per cent of the time when this power can be applied. So the quality of the rider plus the quality of the ride need to be balanced. Do we need to produce a bike with so much power when we spend 80 per cent of that production time removing this power to make the product reliable, safe and fun and more usable for the wider audience of rider?
“We are seeing performance cars with 1000 horsepower but this power is applicable – we can all use it, you or I. Put your foot down and you can use it as the electronics in a car protect you from doing stupid things! A bike is different, it’s not as easy as that, you have only one wheel with that much power; there are physics limitations.
2019 MV Agusta F4 Claudio
“We need to first see what will happen with electric, hybrid or combustion and whether we will need a massive engine with a lot of power or something different. The F4 is a brand in its own right that appeared at a time when the most technologically advanced product was the superbike. Will superbikes be important in five years, and still represent the biggest technological advancements? I don’t know. So it’s an interesting question, but perhaps another product will have that technological superiority rather than a superbike.”
AC: So I guess for a small company, if you were going to focus your efforts, it would be on the smaller capacity?
TS: “It’s important to move towards own-brand retail. The supermarket-style bike dealers are at the bottom of the food chain of the business, and Covid is putting nails in its coffin. Dealers will either have to be loyal to a brand to deliver the experience to customers, or they will be wiped out. The faster they realise this the better, otherwise this business will not exist in a couple of years.
MV Agusta have announced a number of dealers in Europe that only offer their motorcycles in 2020
“I’ve seen a lot of dealers in Europe deal with multibrands and I’m confident that this standard dealer model is dead. So, for me, in terms of investment, it’s about bringing in experience and showing the depth and history of the company to the customer.
“We are also moving towards becoming a mobility company rather than just a motorcycle company because we have a new DNA in which mobility is becoming more important. Thirty years ago the journey of the motorcycle rider started with a 50cc moped and now it starts with a scooter, so it’s a very different. We are also moving towards safe mobility, premium product and beautiful designs, but not too much about sports, as that’s a very dangerous area that could backfire on the company.
“Lifestyle, less pollutants, more comfortable, cheaper to own, reliable… this type of message is integrated into the product, which is why we are looking towards lighter motorcycles that are very connected. Our focus is adventure.”
Is mono-brand dealers the future? MV Agusta’s CEO thinks so
AC: When you say adventure – smaller or bigger capacity?
TS: “Both. We will bring two bikes, one will be 500cc one around 1000cc.”
AC: With your focus moving more towards introducing people to the brand with smaller bikes and the mobility market, how does that change your view towards racing, which you’re currently involved in with Moto2? Will the MV brand still need to be racing?
TS: “To be honest, we don’t need racing for our brand. It’s a good showcase, but it depends how we are approached. The company went through a crisis and we had to reduce our direct involvement in non-profit making activities so, we gave it up in 2017. All the racing we do now is done with partner teams and we are evaluating that involvement with Moto2. We are going to stay for 2021 and maybe the year after, depending on how that goes. In Supersport we are evaluating it right now: there is a chance we will come back ourselves over the next two years as a factory team. Racing is relevant but not top of the priority list.
MV Agusta’s racing heritage is looking to be taking a back seat in future development – Image: Mike Hailwood on an MV Agusta
“MV Agusta never made money, and the priority now is to make sure this brand is sustainable. I think I owe it to the company to love and make this brand work. Focusing on something that doesn’t make money would be a shame, as the industry would not be the same without MV Agusta.”
The huge investment in motorcycle shows will likely be directed elsewhere in the near future – EICMA 2019 pictured
AC: The way the media and manufacturers work is changing. Historically we would go to the international shows to see new models, how are you going to get the message over for MV Agusta?
TS: “Trade shows will not come back in the next 2-3 years, there will be less people and the significance of that investment is going to drop. I can tell you, for example, that the participation in EICMA in terms of people, products and time will cost MV more than one million euros. Multiply that by the amount of different shows that we have to attend to interact with our customers and the spend becomes significant. Is this an effective spend of money or not? I consider not, because its more for the public than the industry but the public is not coming – if this is only for the industry I’m pretty sure we can spend the same amount of money on a more effective way of delivering information – digital or direct – so that’s why we are evaluating how we are going to present the new products and how to communicate. We will still be introducing new Euro-5 models without EICMA.”
With no EICMA in 2020, the future of big bike shows remains uncertain
AC: Where do you see as the growing market – America, Europe, Asia?
TS: “For MV Agusta every market is growing. Number one market is Italy, we can grow by 2, 3… 5 fold here in a very short period of time. Same for Germany, UK, France and Spain, Netherlands… all the northern countries. Europe is our direct market, we can bring the clients, meet the collectors and I can be involved myself – we can be very intimate with our customers – we are friends with our clients. Many other companies have managers, but we are more entrepreneurial, easier to understand and more welcoming.
“Then there’s America, where we are now direct distributing. Things would have been so much better had Covid not intervened. America is a great country, but it is in disarray. Businesses on the ground are really struggling, which is why our events and activities have been halted.
“China is a modern market, where we have signed to build our network and I’m a great believer in this project. Then Japan, we are growing there. So I would say Europe, US, China and Japan, these are our biggest markets for MV Agusta to grow. Because we are so small, I can consider we are underperforming.”
Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A.
“From next year we will produce 10,000 bikes, which will be a record for MV Agusta. From there we will start to be strong and the market will feel that effect. Over the next three years we will grow in all the segments but with our production outsourced, especially for the 500 cc platform, which we are outsourcing to China, we will achieve 20,000-22,000 bikes in the next three years.”
AC: What is the current production?
TS: “Around 5,500.”
AC: Everything is currently produced in Italy, but in the future?
TS: “Everything above 500 cc is produced here in Italy, everything below 500 is produced elsewhere.”
MV Agusta Brutale 1000RR
AC: Finally, readers would like to know is more about yourself. Do you still ride bikes?
TS: “I used to ride bikes and own bikes but I do not consider myself as a rider. Am I a car or bike person? I would say car person, but I grew up in the north so I’m Russian, then I lived in London, but in the north there are very few bike riders. Now I ride bikes weekly, all different bikes – it’s not that I’m sticking to MV Agusta, for me it is very important to understand every single bike that we consider our competitor and there are a lot of good bikes in the modern world. I am a great advocate and supporter of the industry.”
AC: If we went to your house and opened the garage would we see bikes in there?
TS: “I have custom Harleys, custom BMWs and MV Agustas.”
AC: Did you ride in London?
TS: “Yes, it’s the easiest way to get around, now all my bikes from London are here in Italy.”
Timur Sardarov- Image by Milagro
AC: Do you support and follow the racing when you can?
TS: “I do, MotoGP is doing very well and I’m happy it’s growing compared to Formula 1, Moto GP is exciting, this year shows how unpredictable the racing can be so makes it more exciting than Formula 1. I think maybe Mir for this year. He is Spanish and everything is in Spain.”
It’s easy to enter. Just read this article and pick out the bike that you most want to see at the exhibit and then leave the name of the bike in the comments section.
We will pick five random winners and name them next week. GOMA will be in touch to arrange delivery of the tickets.
Prices range from $18 for a GOMA member to $25 for non-members with concession prices for children, families, seniors, pensioners and season passes. Buying your tickets online in advance will save you waiting at the door with permitted numbers restricted by COVID policies.
It arrives just in time for border openings and school holidays.
I just attended the media preview of the exhibit of motorcycling through the ages and into the electric future and I can tell you picking a highlight is not easy.
There are more than 100 motorcycles from the 1860s to the present day, drawn from private and public collections across the globe.
The world-exclusive exhibition that takes up the entire ground floor in three big rooms features some important bikes, some major coups and some of my personal favourites.
Other highlights include:
Apart from the bikes, there is also a collection of motorcycle helmets painted by 15 contemporary Australian artists at the entrance to the gallery.
Literally a brain bucket!
There are also interactive displays where you casn create your own custom bike.
Scattered among the exhibits are big screens that from a Motorcycles on Screen exhibit within the exhibit.
It features old racing and riding footage plus iconic films classicssuch as The Wild One (1953) and Easy Rider (1969), cult favourites Scorpio Rising (1963) and Akira (1988), plus recent films Finke: There and Back (2018) and The Wild Goose Lake (2019).
The Motorcycle exhibition will be accompanied by virtual talks and tours, storytelling events, trivia nights, and ‘Motorcycles on the Green’ on 27 February and 18 April 2021, featuring more than 60 motorcycles from local community groups, live custom bike builds, DJs and more.
You can also grab a gift from The Motorcycle Exhibition Shop, including exclusive exhibition apparel and accessories by cult brand Deus ex Machina, and bespoke design pieces produced by local heroes Ellaspede.
You can also show off your ride by posting with #MotorcycleGOMA.
GOMA Director Chris Saines says the exhibition will appeal “not only to bike and motor sport enthusiasts but to anyone with an interest in social history, popular culture, design and technology”.
The GOMA exhibit has been curated by American physicist Professor Charles M. Falco and US filmmaker Ultan Guilfoyle in collaboration with GOMA.
They were co-curators of the landmark 1998 Guggenheim Museum exhibition in New York, ‘The Art of the Motorcycle’ that ran for three months.
It was subsequently seen in Chicago, Bilbao, Spain, and Las Vegas, with a total attendance of more than two million people.
Prof Falco described himself as a passionate motorcyclist who had his first motorcycle at 15, his first crash at 15.5 and last year rode a 90-year-old motorcycle across the USA.
“For a sustainable future, the world needs motorcycles for personal transportation,” he says.
His co-curator says motorcycles are an example of how “design drives everything”.
Chris says the exhibit will include the earliest 19th century steam-powered motorcycle, right through to electric motorcycles and future designs.
“Over its 150-year history, the motorcycle has undergone extraordinary reinvention, from steam power, to petrol-fuelled internal combustion engines to battery, and from humble backyard creations to custom-made, high-tech chrome speed machines,” Chris says.
“More than just a means of transport, the motorcycle is a design object, with forms and styles that reflect innumerable cultural and societal influences.”
BMW have announced an updated G 310 R for 2021, with the popular LAMS machine to receive a host of updates to refine the package on offer. The bike is expected to arrive in Australia in Q1 or 2021, although pricing and full specifications are yet to be announced. Styling has also been tweaked, particularly around the tank and radiator cowls for a cleaner look.
The 2021 BMW G 310 R alongside the G 310 GS
The 313 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder that comprises the heart of the G 310 models will now be Euro5 homologated, and receives an electromotive throttle controller, with BMW promising a more sensitive throttle response as a result. Power remains 34 hp at 9500rpm and torque peaks at 28 Nm at 7500 rpm, offering strong if not class leading power.
2021 BMW G 310 R – Polar White
With a bit of a reputation for being easy to stall the G 310 R also receives a new automatic idle speed increase system that when starting prevents the engine from stalling suddenly. That’s going to be a welcome addition to new riders facing the challenge of learning clutch control for the first time.
2021 BMW G 310 R – Cosmic Black
A shift-assist clutch is another addition, providing a light feel at the lever, as well as limiting compression lock on aggressive downshifting.
2021 BMW G 310 R
Also new for 2021 is an LED headlight and indicators, joining the existing LED taillight, with the headlight to include daytime running lights, with the rider able to switch between high beam, low beam and DRLs.
2021 BMW G 310 R
A premium update designed to accommodate a larger variety of riders is the additional of adjustable levers for both the brake and clutch, offering four positions and removing the need to retro-fit adjustable levers.
2021 BMW G 310 R
2021 will see the BMW G 310 R arrive in three colour options, Cosmic Black, Polar White and with a Sport Limestone Metallic option also available. Engine housing covers, footrest plate and grab handle have all also been painted Titanium Grey Metallic on the new models, for a much darker look that helps draw the bike together.
2021 BMW G 310 R – Sport Limestone Metallic
We’ll have to wait for full specifications to see whether there are any other tweaks, as well as for pricing and more specific availability information. For now, we just know the new G 310 R will be arriving in Australia in Q1, 2021.
Taiwanese scooter manufacturer, Kymco, just introduced a ton of newly updated scooters to the market along with their first adventure scooter: the DT X360.
At first glance, – I’m just going to put this out there – it comes nowhere near close to being as cool as the new Honda X-ADV (Seriously, Honda, hook me up over here). I wouldn’t particularly call this maxiscooter an “Adventure Scooter”, but there sure is some offroad potential with the vehicle.
The most notable ‘offroad’ features found on this scooter would be the adventure beak and the semi-knobbed tires.
The scooter features a 321cc thumper producing 28.2 ponies and 22 lb-ft of torque, has a seat height of 31.5 inches, LED lighting all around, a mega-sized storage compartment (as most scooters do, but this one, in particular, can hold two full-size helmets with room to spare), keyless ignition and a sizable LED full-color display with USB ports ready at the sides.
Although this isn’t an off-roading beast, this will be a great option for riders living in countries with fewer paved roads and lots of dirt pathways. It would be great to see Kymco add a few more features to make it more off-road friendly; perhaps a slightly upgraded suspension to provide riders with some slightly extra clearance (in the photos it looks as though it’s about standard scooter height).
Currently, we have no information regarding pricing or official release date for this ADV scoot.
