For 2021 Kawasaki’s KX250 gets a new frame and swingarm based on the most recent updates to the KX450 along with further engine improvements that push peak power up by around three per cent and the operational ceiling up by another 350 revs to 14,500 rpm. The KX250 also loses the F suffix from its nomenclature.
The use of coned-disc springs contributes to lighter clutch actuation when the lever has been pulled in, and a wider clutch engagement range
Electric start makes an appearance for the first time on the KX250 and it now also scores the hydraulic clutch set-up from the KX450.
Starting is electric only, via button
Superbike derived DLC finger-followers are struck by high-lift cams actuate 32 mm intake valves and 26.5 mm exhausts which in-turn are fed by enlarged and reprofiled ports.
Like the KX450, the KX250 features a valve train designed by Kawasaki’s World Superbike engineers. Finger-follower valve actuation enables a higher rev limit and more aggressive cam profiles
The exhaust cam timing is retared by three-degrees which contributes to the increased engine performance and the valve springs are stiffer than the previous model.
A short skirt, reinforced external ribs and the use of a bridged-box bottom, featuring internal bracing, contributes to a light, strong piston design. A dry film lubricant coating on the piston skirts reduces friction
A new piston with a dry film lubricant coating swings off a 3 mm longer connecting rod that helps reduce mechanical losses while the cylinder itself if offset forward by 3mm. The crank is lighter and offers less windage.
The twin-injector set-up continues with the downstream injector timed for response while as revs increase the primary fuelling switches its bias towards the upper injector which is used primarily for top-end power.
2021 Kawasaki KX250F
Different magneto rotors are available to change the inertia of the engine to suit rider preference and track conditions.
Launch Control Mode gives riders an edge when lining up at the start gate.
The lines of the new KX250 are smoother and the seat line flatter than before.
Revised design for the top of the fuel tank top allows an even flatter progression from the seat to the tank. The flatter design gives the rider greater freedom of movement
The standard settings of the suspension have been refined to better absorb bumps and aid traction.
High-performance Kashima Coat KYB 48 mm inverted coil-spring fork handles suspension duties up front. Large-diameter inner tubes enable the use of 25 mm damping pistons, delivering smooth action and firm damping.
A choice of four handlebar positions and two foot-peg mounts allows riders to personally tailor their riding position to suit body size and preference.
The New Uni Trak rear suspension system mounts the suspension arm below the swingarm, allowing a longer rear suspension stroke. The longer stroke in turn allows more precise rear suspension tuning.
Renthal Fatbars are now standard while a new KX450 derived front master cylinder aids braking power and control. The rear disc rotor is now 10 mm smaller than before.
The KX FI Calibration Kit features the handheld KX FI Calibration Controller, which enables riders to adjust engine characteristics (by rewriting actual data maps) to suit their preference. This convenient tool can be used without a PC, simply by plugging into the engine’s ECU.
Add established features such as the option of an accessory KX Fi calibration kit for ultra-fine tuning in addition to the three easy to interchange “tuning plugs” and the KX250 mounts a strong argument for your dollar.
Adjusting engine settings to suit conditions is simple with the KX-style DFI couplers.
On the subject of dollars, the 2021 KX250F will arrive in September with a RRP sticker of $11,499
2021 Kawasaki KX250F
2021 Kawasaki KX250F Specifications
Engine – 249 cc four-stroke, four-valve single
Bore x Stroke – 78 x 52.2 mm
Compression Ratio – 14.1:1
Induction – EFI, twin-injector, 44mm throttle body
Lubrication – Forced semi-dry sump
Gears – Five-speed, hydraulic clutch
Fuel capacity – 6.2 litres
L x W x H – 2180 x 820 x 1265 mm
Wheelbase – 1485 mm
Caster / Rake – 28-degrees
Trail – 118 mm
Seat Height – 950 mm
Weight without fuel – 102.9 kg
Kerb weight – 107.5 kg
Frame – Aluminium perimeter
Forks – KYB 48 mm spring, fully-adj’, Kashima Coat
Shock – Uni-Trak fully-adj’ including high-low comp’
Who would have thought that the mighty CT110 postie bike would have taken on status as a widely heralded legend of Aussie motorcycling but that is exactly what has unfolded.
2020 Honda CT125
From growing up with friendly neighborhood posties ripping up your lawn as the CT110 propelled them from house to house, or traversing the outback loaded up with camping gear, to the annual Cessnock Postie Bike Grand Prix where some truly talented riders put the Postie to the ultimate tarmac test, it is clear the postie bike has left an indelible mark on the Australian psyche.
Postie bikes have even provided the canvas for custom bike builders
In August of this year a new 2020 model will arrive in Australia and it is bigger and better than ever and now called the CT125. Initially born as a concept model, the CT125 now joins the Monkey and the Super Cub as the latest Honda classic to get a modern-day re-vamp.
2020 Honda CT125
Available in Matte Fresco Brown or Glowing Red it will hit dealerships with a sticker price of $6,999.
2020 Honda CT125
It combines the familiar retro look that we know and many love but has benefitted from a major revamp. Taking the symbolic features of the CT series, including the upswept muffler, air cleaner cover, fuel tank, large carrier and steel front fender then contrasts starkly with a digital dash that somehow looks very out of place on the Postie Bike and will make purists turn up their nose!
2020 Honda CT125
The more modern touches continue with LED lighting and ABS while the 125 cc four-stroke single starts at the push of a button and promises increased performance over the venerable original while a four-speed semi-automatic is used to cycle through the gear ratios. The engine is adapted from the Thai built Honda Wave 125 that seemingly powers half of Asia.
2020 Honda CT125
The CT125 chassis has been designed to adapt to a broader variety of situations and a broad variety of riders. It’s based on the common Super Cub chassis package, so its nimble and easily controlled but with an increased wheel base, seat height and upswept handlebar.
2020 Honda CT125
The CT125 provides enhanced traveling and cornering stability with the adoption of the same type of top bridge and telescopic suspension commonly used for a regular motorcycle and front suspension stroke has been increased to 110mm, up 10mm compared to the Super Cub C125, making for a little more compliance when on unsealed roads.
Yamaha dealers are now taking deliveries of the learner legal 2020 Yamaha XSR700 in an eye-catching new Dynamic White colour scheme.
2020 Yamaha XSR700
Designed to reflect iconic models from Yamaha’s 65-year heritage, the XSR700 is a popular model in Yamaha’s ‘Sport Heritage’ range and is certainly one of the most attractive learner legal motorcycles on the market.
2020 Yamaha XSR700
Styling cues include an aluminium fuel tank, front and rear aluminium fenders, two-texture leather seat, vintage-style headlight and taillight, circular instrumentation and brushed aluminium around the front fender, radiator and headlight.
2020 Yamaha XSR700
Just like Yamaha’s top-selling MT-07LA, the learner approved XSR700 is unique to the Australian market; built by the factory to meet Australian Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) guidelines.
655 cc mill especially designed for the Australian LAMS market
Heritage by nature but modern by design. Power is provided by a 655cc twin-cylinder engine, mounted in a lightweight and slim steel trellis frame with the engine as a stressed member. A 270-degree engine crank provides rich and linear torque delivery right across the rev range.
2020 Yamaha XSR700
The XSR700 is tuned to just slide under the llearner power restrictions but delivers great torque that is sure to continue to excite long after the L-plates are ditched.
2020 Yamaha XSR700
Model specifications of the 2020 model are unchanged from the 2019 XSR700 and ride away pricing is $12,899 including GST.
Low capacity motorcycles have often been overlooked in the Australian market and also by many manufacturers over the years, but that has certainly changed of late with a slew of new high-tech offerings in this space, the latest of which to hit Australian roads is Yamaha’s new YZF-R15 that Yamaha have dubbed ‘Version 3.0’.
2020 Yamaha YZF-R15
Complete with variable valve timing and a 20 per cent boost in power over its predecessor to add a bit more bang to back up the R1 inspired sports-bike looks, Yamaha are hoping to stir the loins of a few young riders enough to welcome them into the Yamaha fold.
Engine boasts 20 per cent more power than before
Some will be sold on it from the first look and that $4799 ride away price tag should help get quite a few over the line, especially when they see that with Yamaha Motor Finance they can ride one home from only $22 a week. Despite the many improvements and big boost in power that new price is actually $700 cheaper than the list price of the outgoing model.
2020 Yamaha YZF-R15
Yamaha call their variable valve timing system VVA, Variable Valve Actuation. The high-compression cylinder head is fed via a 60 per cent larger air-box that flows through to much larger ports than before.
2020 Yamaha YZF-R15
Only a single cam actuates the four-valves, but the rocker arms on the inlet valves are shifted between lobes profiled with a duration and lift suited to low rpm situations, over to a second set of lobes that feature a more aggressive cam profile for high performance via a solenoid activated motor at a predetermined point in the rev range.
2020 Yamaha YZF-R15 Video
The frame is a new version of Yamaha’s deltabox backbone wrapped in some seriously sexy R1 inspired bodywork.
2020 Yamaha YZF-R15
The new frame has also allowed the fitment of a new internally ribbed delta-shaped swingarm and beefier 140/70-17 rear tyre on a wider four-inch ten-spoke rear rim.
2020 Yamaha YZF-R15
Front brake diameter is up 15 mm to 282 mm while at the back a 220 mm helps slow the 138 kg (wet) show. There is no ABS system fitted.
Larger front brakes
Yamaha claim much improved economy from the new engine, stating that up to 450 kilometres can be covered before filling the 11-litre tank. As this is a smaller capacity machine Yamaha give only a 12-month warranty on the YZF-R15 compared to 24 months on its larger capacity models.
Yamaha claim a fuel range of up to 450 km
While road going customers are free to get out and enjoy the improvements of the 2020 YZF-R15 right now unfortunately competitors in the ASBK Oceania Junior Cup will have to wait until next season to test their mettle in the heat of national level road race competition on the new bike.
Honda’s popular roadster come bobber styled cruiser CMX500 has been updated for 2020 and a ‘S Edition’ added into the model mix.
2020 Honda CMX500 S Edition scores a headlight cowl, black fork covers and gaiters and a diamond-stiched seat.
The CMX S Edition sports a headlight cowl, black fork covers and a stitched seat.
2020 Honda CMX500 S Edition headlight cowl
Both the S and the standard CMX500 now come with upgraded suspension via preload-adjustable nitrogen charged Showa shocks, a full LED lighting package, new instruments with gear position indicator and a slip-assist clutch.
Suspension has been upgraded on both models
The CMX retains the 471cc parallel twin-cylinder engine which is now Euro5 and produces a LAMS approved 34kW at 8500rpm, while peak torque is 43.3Nm at 6000rpm.
2020 Honda CMX500 S Edition
The CMX actually draws its powerplant from the CBR500R offering generous performance both for the segment and capacity, with PGM-FI fuel injection –further optimised – and valve and ignition timings revised to focus on bottom-end torque.
2020 Honda CMX500 S Edition
Learner legal and with a very low 690 mm seat height, the easy riding CMX500 has proved very popular with Aussie motorcyclists
2020 Honda CMX500 S Edition
A removeable pillion seat continues to come standard with both models.
2020 Honda CMX500 removeable pillion seat
The 16inch front and rear wheels are retained from 2019, as is the 296mm front rotor and twin-piston caliper setup, with a single-piston rear caliper. Dunlop tyres are fitted in 130/90 -16 and 150/80 – 16 sizes. Two channel ABS is standard fitment.
Honda CMX500
The CMX will be available for an MLP of $8,599 and in three colour options: Graphite Black, Matte Jeans Blue Metallic and Matte Armoured Silver while the S Edition comes in Matte Axis Grey Metallic from $8,999.
The colour range of the Ducati Panigale V2 is extended with the tasty new White Rosso livery and the new look will be available from Australian Ducati dealerships this September from $23,350 ride away.
Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
Those that thinkg a Ducati MUST be red will still of course have that option but there are also some red accents that provide an interesting contrast on the new White Rosso model, whose white paintwork is dubbed ‘Star White Silk’ by the boys, and girls, at Borgo Panigale.
Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
The predominance of white enhances the design of the Panigale V2, highlighting the lines and the purity of the geometrical shapes. At the same time the details in Ducati Red emphasise its sporty character. The Ducati Red colours the rims, the front air intakes and the deflectors of the upper half-fairings.
Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
These last two red touches ideally accompany the path of the airflows inside the motorcycle, i.e. those that feed the engine and those that pass through the radiator.
Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
This new livery is completed with an additional touch of sportiness thanks to the positioning on the lower half-fairings of the large Panigale V2 logo, inspired by the graphics of Ducati Corse motorcycles.
Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
The Panigale V2, presented less than a year ago and capable of immediately conquering an enthusiastic public, is the super-mid of the Ducati sports bikes and represents the entry model to the Panigale family. It is powered by the 955 cc Superquadro twin-cylinder engine (compliant with Euro 5 standard) and has a maximum power of 155 hp at 10,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 104 Nm at 9,000 rpm.
Pecco Bagnaia on the Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
The delivery of the twin-cylinder is such that more than 70 per cent of the maximum torque is constantly available beyond 5,500 rpm, allowing to get out of the corners quickly, even the slowest ones.
The modern electronics suite is based on the 6-axis inertial platform includes cornering functionality applied to the Bosch ABS, engine braking and wheelie controls. All the controls are integrated into the three Riding Modes (Race, Sport and Street) that can be modified via the 4.3” TFT colour dashboard with graphics and interface designed to make menu navigation and setting adjustments intuitive, as well as the immediate identification of the selected Riding Mode.
Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
The chassis has fully-adjustable suspension with a Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) 43 mm in diameter and a Sachs shock absorber set up to make the bike intuitive, agile and fun; in addition, the specific calibration of the hydraulic brakes has been tuned to be more comfortable for road use in comparison to the V4 models.
Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
The technical equipment is completed by a Sachs steering damper and by a Brembo braking system with M4.32 monobloc callipers activated by a radial brake master cylinder. The discs are 320 mm in diameter at the front with a single 245 mm disc at the rear.
Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso
The Ducati Panigale V2 in White Rosso livery will be available in Australia from September 2020 at $23,350 ride away.
MV Agusta, the masters of special editions, have produced another bespoke new naked after transferring the Serie Oro treatment onto the naked Brutale to produce the new Brutale 1000 RR. Some of these $52,190 machines have already touched down in Australia with the remainder expected to arrive over the following two months.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
Like the Brutale 1000 Serie Oro, the 1000 RR engine represents the most recent evolution of the in-line, four-cylinder MV Agusta design. This new version stands out for its significant redesign across all areas, and complete review of electronic-management parameters which are claimed to be greatly refined compared to previous versions.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
With 208 horsepower the Brutale RR matches Ducati’s new Streetfighter V4 for claimed power and almost matches the Ducati for claimed torque despite having a 105 cc deficit to the Ducati, 116.5 Nm for the MV and 123 Nm for the Ducati. The claimed dry weight figure for the MV is 186 kg versus the Ducati’s 180 kg.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
New dynamic cornering headlights with DRLs adorn the front of the Brutale RR.
Dynamic cornering headlights with DRLs
The fuel tank and tail cowling are also new for the RR and take a look at that pillion seat…
That is some pillion seat right there 🙂
The Serie Oro’s light carbon-fibre wheel rims have been replaced on the 1000 RR with forged aluminium components that feature a special design.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
The second generation 5” TFT display colour panel, with 800×480 pixel resolution, is the main interface between rider and the many customisable settings on the Brutale 1000 RR. Access to the numerous configuration menus is immediate via handlebar controls.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
Instrumentation allows Bluetooth connection with your smartphone to manage incoming calls, messages and music.
Cruise control is also included, very handy also on a hyper naked motorcycle like the 1000 RR. The dashboard allows optimal use of the many functions offered by the MV Ride navigation app.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
In true MV Agusta tradition, the frame on the new Brutale offers a highly evolved “mixed structure” with steel lattice and aluminium side plates. Semi-clip on handlebars reveal the bike’s sporty calling but MV states that they have worked hard to give the rider a comfortable riding position.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
Aerodynamic wings positioned beside the radiators improve down-force and add load to the front end, limiting lift at high speed.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
The chassis dimensions are identical to those of the Serie Oro: compact wheelbase of 1415 mm, with front wheel trail of 97 mm. The Öhlins Nix EC fork, with TIN surface treatment features electronic adjustment for damping while adjustment of the spring preload is manual.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
The same electronic management is offered by the Öhlins TTX rear shock absorber fixed to the aluminium single-sided swing arm and the Öhlins EC electronic steering damper, that continually adjusts on the basis of the bike’s speed and is fixed by supports specially designed for the new Brutale.
MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR
The braking system is the same as the Serie Oro, with the prestigious Brembo Stylema front callipers, radial callipers and 320 mm diameter floating discs. The rear disc is 220 mm and is combined with a dual-piston calliper. Electronic management is assigned to the ABS Bosch 9 Plus system with Race Mode.
Following the recent launch of the 2020 GasGas TXT Racing line-up after the acquisition of the Spanish brand by the KTM Group, GasGas has now released their flagship factory edition trials machines, the TXT GP range.
Australia will receive the top of the range GasGas TXT GP 300.
A limited number of the 550 top tier machines produced will be coming to Australia and are due to arrive by September of this year as the new Australian dealer network takes shape for the GasGas brand.
Using the experience and know-how earned from 15 successful FIM Trial World Championship campaigns, each GasGas TXT GP model is designed and built to deliver uncompromised performance when used on the most challenging terrain.
Australia will receive the top of the range GasGas TXT GP 300.
Providing riders with everything they need to perform at the very highest level, all TXT GP models feature parts used on the official GasGas Factory Racing machine of Jorge Casales.
In some markets the TXT GP models are available in four capacities, 125, 250, 280 and 300 but Australia will only receive the top of the range TXT GP 300.
2020 GasGas TXT GP
Fitted with premium suspension components, a carbon-fibre airbox, factory racing graphics and many other technical highlights, GasGas TXT GP models allow riders to excel no matter how difficult the competition.
All parts featured on TXT GP machines will be available for purchase from official GasGas Motorcycles dealers, for use on all TXT Racing models.
Yamaha Motor Europe has released details of its new Ténéré 700 Rally Edition in a heritage colour schem and fitted with a range of available Genuine Yamaha Accessories.
The Rally Edition has been designed for the European market to celebrate the Ténéré’s rally-bred heritage. The colour scheme reflects the 1983 Sonauto Yamaha Paris-Dakar competition bikes ridden by Serge Bacou and Jean-Claude Olivier as well as the 1983 XT600Z Ténéré, the first purpose-built production adventure bike.
Yamaha Motor Australia has no current plans to add the Rally Edition to its Ténéré line-up and indicated that the Rally Edition specifications are unchanged from the Ténéré 700 that has been on sale in Australia since December 2019. Australian specification Tenere 700 machines have already been tailored to the more off-road specification favoured by Australian customers thus Yamaha Australia sees no requirement for this machine in our market.
Instead Yamaha Australia point to the extensive range of Yamaha Genuine Parts and Accessories available that make it possible for customers to design and build their own Rally Edition Ténéré 700 to create a truly personalised middleweight adventure machine ready to tackle Aussie conditions.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition Highlights (EURO)
Iconic heritage colours with historic Dakar factory race bike influence
Enhanced Rally feeling from Rally Seat, tank grip pads and off road grips
Lightweight Akrapovič slip-on muffler gives rich, deep and throaty sound
Extra protection from the heavy-duty skid plate, radiator guard and chain guard
Durable and modern LED flashers front and rear
Characterful 689cc, 4-stroke, CP2 engine delivering high levels of linear torque
Lightweight and durable double cradle tubular steel frame
Slim, compact and ergonomic body
Aggressive rally-bred face with 4 x LED headlights
Adjustable long-travel front and rear suspension
Tough and lightweight 21 inch / 18 inch spoked wheels with adventure tyres
Switchable ABS for on the fly adjustment
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Yamaha’s Ténéré 700 has quickly established itself as the best-selling middleweight adventure bike in Australia. Combining characterful torque-rich engine performance with agile handling, remarkable all-round versatility and a high level of long distance comfort, the Ténéré 700 is proving to be an outstanding success.
The Ténéré legend has been growing since the very first Yamaha Ténéré adventure bike was introduced in 1983, and with its historic blue and yellow colours plus black Yamaha speedblock, the new Ténéré 700 Rally Edition celebrates the achievements of Yamaha’s Dakar heroes and their machines from a bygone era.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
These special colours are exclusive to the new Rally Edition, making this an extremely desirable and collectable motorcycle for every rider who appreciates the iconic status of the original Ténéré and the part it played in the Dakar and many other rally raid events. As well as its special colours, this premium adventure bike also features a higher standard specification, and is equipped with a range of lightweight components that offer increased protection and deliver a more dynamic rally riding experience.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
The making of the Ténéré legend
Named after the massive sandy plain in the southern Sahara Desert that stretches from north eastern Niger to western Chad, the Ténéré can trace its beginnings all the way back to 1976 when Yamaha launched its first large-capacity 4-stroke single – the legendary XT500. Tough, good looking and with a unique thumper character, this enduro-style dual purpose bike was an immediate sales success in Europe and it became one of the company’s best-selling models for many years.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition Video
The XT and the Dakar
Perhaps the most significant chapter in the XT500’s remarkable story was its role in the burgeoning rally scene. Frenchman Thierry Sabine was a man with a dream of making real adventure accessible to every rider, and he realised that dual purpose enduro style bikes like the XT could open up a whole new era in off road riding. Sabine set about creating the ultimate off road challenge, and his dream came true in December 1978 when 182 vehicles assembled at the Place du Trocadéro in Paris for the start of the very first Paris-Dakar Rally. Amongst the two wheeled entry were many Yamahas, and with its rugged construction, off road chassis and high-torque thumper engine, the XT500 proved to be the ideal machine for this 10,000 kilometre event which was about to change the motorcycle world in so many ways for decades to come. Yamaha pilots Cyril Neveu and Gilles Comte made history by taking first and second overall at the inaugural Dakar, and 1980 witnessed another win by the Yamaha-mounted Neveu – with Yamaha XT riders also taking 2nd, 3rd and 4th overall. With its legendary status now assured, the XT500 went on to become one of the best-selling motorcycles in Europe with a huge and loyal following, and it set the scene for the development of a new generation of Yamaha adventure bikes that would enable every rider to embark on the journey of a lifetime.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
The first Ténéré
Equipped with a large capacity fuel tank, long-travel forks, disc front brake and a single shock Monocross rear suspension system, the 1983 XT600Z Ténéré was Yamaha’s first purpose-built production adventure bike that took the performance of the XT range to a new level. Like the original XT500, the later XT600Z was to demonstrate its ability to handle the most extreme conditions in the Paris-Dakar Rally, and its strong performance contributed towards Yamaha’s unrivalled record of 18 podiums in the first 6 editions of the event.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Yamaha’s Dakar heroes
1983 also proved to be the year that the Paris-Dakar rally confirmed its fearsome reputation as the most extreme event in the motorcycle world – with over 40 competitors getting lost in the desert for up to 4 days, and 75% of the riders failing to finish. Riding the then new XT600Z Ténéré, Sonauto Yamaha team riders Serge Bacou and Jean-Claude Olivier took 5th and 7th respectively, a fantastic achievement for both the riders and the new bike. Olivier went on to take an impressive 6th place overall in ’84, with team mate Bacou 9th on their distinctive blue Ténéré race bikes, and in doing so they became an integral part of the history of the world’s most famous rally – and achieved legendary status as two of the most talented and charismatic rally raid competitors of their time. Known to everyone as ‘JCO’, Jean-Claude Olivier was not only one of the biggest personalities within the Dakar – he was also CEO of Yamaha Motor France! As well as being the toughest and most determined racer, JCO was a visionary businessman who made Yamaha the number one brand in France. JCO played a key role in making the Ténéré one of Yamaha’s most successful, legendary and enduring models – and the historic colours of the Ténéré 700 Rally Edition are a fitting tribute to him and his fellow Dakar heroes.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Heritage Rally colours
Launched in 2019, the Ténéré 700 is the result of one of Yamaha’s most intensive development programmes that involved some of the world’s leading rally raid riders testing and evaluating the prototypes in a wide range of terrain all over the world. With its compact and agile chassis as well as a characterful and torque-rich, 689cc, CP2 engine, this best-selling middleweight adventure bike has the ability to deliver thrilling off road performance together with exceptional long distance comfort on the highway. Proudly assembled in France by a dedicated workforce alongside the Ténéré 700, the new Ténéré 700 Rally Edition features a special blue and yellow livery that pays homage to the Yamaha race bikes ridden by JCO and Serge Bacou in the ’83 and ’84 editions of the Dakar rally. Yamaha lovers will recognise the iconic design from the XT600Z of 1983. Black Yamaha speedblock graphics reinforce the historic look, making this an authentic tribute to the men and their machines that inspired so many riders to travel beyond the next horizon in their search for new adventures and lasting memories.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Increased protection
The Ténéré 700 Rally Edition features a high specification as standard, and is equipped with a number of components that offer increased levels of chassis protection in off road riding situations. Manufactured from 4mm thick aluminium, the heavy duty skid plate gives a high level of protection to the engine and lower frame tubes, and also features a tool box mounting point. There’s also a black aluminium radiator protector that’s designed to prevent the ingress of small sticks or stones – and the laser-cut aluminium chain guard enhances the premium style of this special edition model.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Rally Seat
The exclusive one-piece Rally Seat gives a riding position that’s 20mm higher at 895mm, and this gives a straighter lower body position that makes it easier to move from sitting down to standing up on the footrests when riding off road. Its dual material construction gives a high quality feel and finish, and the white Yamaha logo complements the iconic heritage colours.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Akrapovič slip-on muffler
The 689cc, CP2 engine is fitted with an Akrapovič slip-on muffler that emits a rich, deep and throaty sound that enhances the high-torque sensation when accelerating. This high quality lightweight can is fitted with carbon heatshields that reinforce the overall feeling of quality.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
LED indicators
Lightweight and compact LED flashers at the front and rear give a modern and sleek look, and help to give a sharper and more rugged appearance to this high specification adventure bike.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Grip pads
Special rubber grip pads come as standard on the Rally Edition, and these are designed to provide added knee and inner thigh grip during acceleration, enabling the rider to achieve optimum control.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Off road handlebar grips
To underline its genuine off road abilities the handlebars are equipped with off road grips that give a high degree for confident riding in dusty or muddy conditions.
Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition
Yamaha Australia will not bring the model to Australia
All the genuine accessories fitted to the Rally Edition are available as Yamaha Genuine Accessories and Yamaha Australia suggests that customers instead make their own unique take on the rally theme via that catalogue.
Husqvarna overnight released the first images of the TE and FE models that will make up their 2021 enduro line-up.
Here you will find images of the TE250, TE300 and TE150 two-stroke enduro models, and the four-stroke range that comprises the FE250, FE350, FE 450 and FE501.
The twin-injector set-up continues with the downstream injector timed for response while as revs increase the primary fuelling switches its bias towards the upper injector which is used primarily for top-end power.
2021 Kawasaki KX250F Images
