Aussie actor Shane Jacobsen who famously starred in Kenny and fronted the short-lived Australian version of Top Gear is now a brand ambassador for CFMOTO Australia a Chinese motorcycle and all-terrain brand.
Despite the only promo shots supplied by CFMOTO Australia being Shane with a farmer’s ATV, importer PR honcho Mark Fattore confirms the petrol head does indeed ride motorcycles and they are lining up a second photoshoot now.
“Ambassadors don’t overload you with availability times,” he says.
It could be a good PR move to employ such an iconic Aussie actor as the face of a Chinese company during these days of strained relationships.
Michael Poynton, director of CFMOTO importer Mojo Motorcycles told us last year during the height of the trade war with China that they had not experienced any backlash against Chinese products with their retail numbers still increasing.
And why not?
The “cold war” is between the Australian Government and the Chinese Government (or Chinese Communist Party which is effectively the same thing), not the people of the two countries.
Besides, it hasn’t stopped Aussies buying Chinese-made products from Harvey Norman in record amounts (if you’re reading this, Harvey, give the Jobkeeper funding back!).
Michael says having Shane Jacobson in the “CFMOTO family” is a “is a massive shot in the arm in terms of expanding our brand recognition and supporting our ever-expanding two and four-wheel portfolios”.
“Since we entered the Australian market, we’ve had an unwavering focus to be the best we can in some hotly contested battle grounds. The farm sector is one of those.”
Shane Jacobsen face of CFMOTO Australia
“In many ways that hard work has paid off and we’re already a strong force, but having Shane as an ambassador for CFMOTO is a massive shot in the arm in terms of expanding our brand recognition and supporting our ever-expanding two and four-wheel portfolios.”
The official press release from CFMOTO Australia says he is eager to “play with the entire product range it has – which is a lot!
“I can’t wait to share my stories and experienced of enjoying the bikes and vehicles in the CFMOTO stable with the world and, let’s be honest: it’s not a job, it’s a joy and privilege, but hey someone has to do it.”
Shane is best known for his breakout performance as Kenny in the eponymous 2006 movie for which he won an AFI award for best lead actor in a feature film.
Since then, his body of work across film, television and theatre has been voluminous.
Highlights include his portrayal of Brant Webb in the telemovie Beaconsfield, playing the role of Barry Tregear in Irish Jack on the ABC, starring alongside legendary Aussie Paul Hogan in Charlie & Boots and working with Jeremy Renner in The Born Legacy and Kate Winslet in The Dressmaker.
His theatre credits include Rocky Horror Show, Mother and Son, Shane Warne The Musical and Guys N Dolls.
The BMW R 18 family this month doubles with the addition of two new models.
Their R 18 and R 18 Classic cruisers (from $29,155 ride-away) will be joined by two touring or bagger models.
They arrive in Australia in August with the R 18 B Deluxe featuring a handlebar-mounted “batwing-style” fairing and hard saddlebags from $39,310 while the full-dresser R 18 Transcontinental Deluxe with a top box is $41,675.
BMW R 18 range
For the Australian market they have been fitted with a lot of the optional extras.
They include four analogue instruments and high definition 10.25-inch TFT colour display to keep turning riders entertained and informed.
Both also arrive in Australia with Active Cruise Control that regulates the distance from the vehicle in front without the rider having to adjust their speed.
It uses radar sensors in the front fairing. Interestingly, it will automatically reduce the speed in a corner to keep the rider safe.
They come with three riding modes (Rain, Roll and Rock), Automatic Stability Control, engine torque control, reverse gear and Hill Start Control as standard.
Marshall sound
Marshall amps were good enough for Jimi Hendrix and the Marshall Gold Series Stage 1 and 2 sound systems fitted to these bikes are good enough for BMW riders, too.
The systems feature speakers with black cover grilles and classic white Marshall lettering with up to 280 watts of total output.
Both bikes will be available in exclusive First Edition variants that combine the R 18 look with iconic and classic BMW black paintwork with white double-lining.
Additional highlights include specially designed surfaces (Chrome Package), high-grade stitching on the seat and “First Edition” badging.
Low windshield, slimmer seat and a matt black metallic engine among other elements;
Seat heating.
Automatic Stability Control (ASC), ABS
3 riding modes (Rock, Roll, Rain)
Keyless Ride
Spoke wheels
Twin disc front brake
Spring Strut Auto Load Levelling Dampers
Telescopic forks with covers
LED headlight, taillight, brake light and indicator lights
12V socket
MSR (Dynamic engine brake control)
Adjustable hand levers
4 Analogue instruments with 10.25″ colour TFT Display
Active Cruise Control
24 litre fuel tank
Lockable fuel cap
Hill Start Control
Headlight Pro (inc. Adaptive Headlight and Daytime Riding Light)
Floorboards
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Central Locking
Heated seat
Marshall Gold Series Stage 1 sound system
Heated Grips
Reverse Gear
Active Cruise Control
Anti-theft alarm system
Seat height: Standard 720mm (Comfort Seat High 740mm, Option 719 Seat Bench 720mm)
Options
First Edition package (inc. Black Storm Metallic with Design Option Chrome and pinstriping, contrast cut wheels, First Edition badging and First Edition key): $3,750
Includes all standard specification from the R 18 B and adds the following:
Top case
Straight exhaust pipes
Highway bars
Wind deflectors
Marshall Gold Series Stage 2 sound system
Options
First Edition package (inc. Black Storm Metallic with Design Option Chrome and pinstriping, contrast cut wheels, First Edition badging and First Edition key): $3,750
CFMOTO Australia has announced the competitive pricing for its adventure motorcycle models, the 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring, which will arrive later this year.
The 800MT Sport in Starlight Black will cost just $12,990 ride away and the up-spec Ocean Blue 800MT Touring is only $1000 more.
They will come with a three-year, unlimited kilometres warranty under CFMOTO current ‘2 plus 1’ deal.
At the heart of both bikes is KTM’s 799cc parallel twin, which produces 70kW (95hp) at 8000rpm and 88Nm at 6600rpm.
The 800MTs also have a slipper clutch, Bosch electronic fuel injection and a ride-by-wire throttle with three riding modes: rain, off-road and road.
The 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring share the same 19-litre fuel capacity, expansive rider and pillion seats, tubular steel frame, fully adjustable KYB suspension, crash bars, 825mm seat height, adjustable screen and Spanish J.Juan brakes with ABS.
The major point of differentiation between the two is in the rolling stock: cast wheels on the Sport as opposed to spoked tubeless wheels on the Touring. Wheel sizes are 19-inch front and 17-inch rear – an ideal compromise for road and off-road riding.
800 MT standard features:
A seven-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity and a navigation function (as well as complementary App);
Cruise control;
Adjustable screen;
Fog lights;
Crash bars;
USB and 12-volt charging; and
LED lights and turn signals.
800MT Touring features:
Tyre pressure monitoring;
A two-way quickshifter;
Handguards;
Alloy bashplate;
Steering damper; and
Keyless start.
2022 CFMOTO 800MT Sport & 800MT Touring tech specs
Taiwan manufacturer Kymco has introduced an S model of its likeable Like 150 scooter to Australia for the very likeable price of $4490.
That’s $500 less than the R version because it deletes the top box and carrier. It comes with a three-year warranty.
The Like 150 S is yet another strangely named scooter, but certainly not the strangest.
How about the Zip, Fly, Burgman, Buddy, Babydoll, Mio, Movie, People, Ruckus, Bet & Win, Majesty, Agility, Zuma and Exciting!
Is it any wonder motorcyclists poke fun at scooter riders when their machines have such silly names?
Mind you, motorcyclists can’t scoff when they are riding bikes with names like Harley’s Fat Boy or Fat Bob, or Suzuki’s Gladius, or Aprilia Shiver.
The Kymco Like 150 S is based on the Like 150 R, but has a more streamlined dash, slimmer headlight, new pillion grabrail, new front vent, new muffler cover and black piping, forks, front vent, headlight bezel and mirrors.
It is powered by the same 9.9kW (13.3hp) four-valve fuel-injected engine which is now smoother and quieter thanks to recent refinements such as helical gears in the CVT twist-and-go transmission.
The Like 150 S also gets chassis updates from the Like line-up, including a bi-beam frame and repositioned fuel tank to lower the centre of gravity.
It features telescopic forks, twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers, light-weight 12-inch wheels and dual channel Bosch anti-lock braking.
Ducati has honoured Australia’s three-time World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss with a special Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary model.
The limited-edition serial-numbered bike will be available in Australia and New Zealand from January 2022 with an Australian ride away price of $27,489.
It comes in a special livery that celebrates the Ducati 996 R of Troy’s first World Superbike title in 2001 with his race number 21.
Troy Bayliss
He also won in 2006 and 2008 and his 52 World Superbike victories rank third in the history of the championship behind Brits Jonathan Rea and Carl Fogarty.
Troy also raced in the MotoGP, winning the 2006 Spanish GP.
The special Panigale V2 is more than just a special paint job, though.
Justifying the $4500 premium over the standard V2, the bike is equipped with Öhlins The NX30 front fork and TTX36 rear shock absorber and is 3kg lighter thanks to a lithium-ion battery and solo seat.
It also comes wth sport grips, carbon fibre and titanium muffler cover, self-cleaning brake and clutch pumps, smoke grey oil tanks and Troy’s #21 on the saddle and fairings.
The above video was filmed at the Ducati Museum, on the track and at the Bayliss home in Australia.
Rumours of the death of the Harley-Davidson Sportster brand seem to have been greatly exaggerated!
Instead of replacing the 883cc and 1200cc Evolution-powered Sportster with a water-cooled 1250cc Revolution-engined Bronx, Harley has kept the 64-year-old model name alive with the new Sportster S.
It may be Harley’s attempt to keep fans of the Sportster happy after their experience killing off the Dyna range a few years ago when it merged with the Softail family, much to the chagrin of many Dyna devotees.
However, the new Sportster S is really a Sportster in name only.
It looks more like the short-lived Softail FXDR and, of course, it’s water cooled to meet tougher emissions standards and keep it selling in Europe.
The new model was expected to be called the Bronx Streetfighter, but in May last year it was revealed the company had listed a Sportster Streetfighter in its 2021 line-up.
We expect a 950cc model to follow to replace the current 883 models.
Pricing
Well, it’s now the Sportster S and is powered by a 121hp Revolution Max 1250T V-Twin engine that will no doubt power a whole new line of water-cooled Sportsters.
That makes it the most powerful Sportster yet.
It’s also the most expensive.
Harley-Davidson Australia says it will be available late this year from $A26,495 ($NZ28,750) ride away for the Vivid Black model.
There has never been a Sportster that cost more than $20,000.
Harley says the new Sportster S has a “taut, lightweight chassis and premium suspension” and claims it will corner like no other.
They quote a 34-degree lean angle on both sides thanks to the high scrambler-style pipes and higher-mounted forward-mounted footpegs.
Harley boss Jochen Zeitz says the next-generation Sportster is “defined by power, performance, technology and style”.
“And it’s part of our commitment to introduce motorcycles that align with our strategy to increase desirability and to drive the legacy of Harley-Davidson,” he says.
Styling
The bike is dominated by fat “balloon” tyres, a bobbed rear end, shorty front guard, upside-down forks and a slim solo seat.
Harley says it is inspired by their XR750 flat tracker, but those forward controls seem out of place.
However, a mid-mount conversion kit will be available as an accessory.
Images released show the bike in a matte black and a “Chocolate Satin” paint with bronzed engine highlights.
They say it all be available in Vivid Black, Stone Washed White Pearl and Midnight Crimson.
Technology
It will come with three ride modes (Sport, Road and Rain) and two rider-customised modes as well as traction control.
Harley says the round, 4.0-inch-diameter TFT screen will mirror the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth so it could have Apple CarPlay and the Android version.
That means music, hone calls and satnav on the screen.
All lighting is LED and the headlight is an oval shape more like a modern Fat Bob than a traditional Sportster.
Chassis
The engine is a central member of the chassis which keeps wet weight down to 228kg.
Harley says the stiff chassis and welded tubular steel trellis swingarm with stamped X-member provide sharp handling.
It comes with fully adjustable Showa 43mm upside-down forks and Showa Piggyback reservoir rear shock with hydraulic hand-adjustable pre-load.
The aluminium alloys are shod with high-profile Dunlop/Harley-Davidson GT503 tyres 160mm up front and 180mm at the back.
Brakes are supplied by Brembo with a radial monoblock four-piston caliper and a 320mm single disc up front and a two-piston caliper and a 260mm diameter disc at the rear.
Seat height is a low 752mm and the hand levers are adjustable, so it should suit shorter riders.
It comes pre-wired for accessory heated hand grips, has two power points for heated riding gear and a USB-C port for charging a phone or other device.
Cruise control and a proximity-based security system are standard.
Accessories
Harley says there will be a range of accessories available at launch, but we are not sure which will be available in Australia, although we expect most will be.
They include the mid-mount conversion kit, passenger pet, seat and backrest, a comfort rider seat, detachable windscreen and mailbag.
Sealed, maintenance-free, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery, 12V, 12Ah, 225 CCA at 0°F
Charging
Three-phase, 45 Amp system (300 Watts @13 Volts, 1200 rpm, 585 Watts max power @ 13 Volts, 2250 rpm)
Starting
0.9 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation), Headlamp
All LED headlamp, low and high beam with signature position lighting
Lights (as per country regulation), Tail/Stop
All LED Tail/Stop lamp with signature tail lighting
Lights (as per country regulation), Front Signal Lights
LED Bullet Turn Signals
Lights, Rear Turn Signals
LED Bullet Turn Signals
Gauges
4 inch viewable area TFT display with speedometer, gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, ambient temp, low temp alert, side stand down alert, TIP over alert, cruise, range and tachometer indication BT capable – phone pairing to access phone calls, music, navigation (H-D App ONLY)
Auxiliary Lamps
N/A
Electric Power Outlet
USB C-Type , Output 5V at 2.4 Amp
GPS System
N/A
Reverse Gear
N/A
Warranty And Service
Warranty
24 months (unlimited mileage)
7
Service Interval
First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter
BMW Motorrad Australia has finally decided to import electric scooters, starting next year from $20,350.
The company launched its C evolution scooters in 2013, but the Australian branch of the Bavarian company decided the time was not yet right to go electric.
Now they have decided to import two models of the newly unveiled CE 04 scooters based on the 2017 Concept Link.
BMW Concept Link electric scooter
The standard CE 04 will start at $20,350 plus on-road costs and the CE 04 Avantgarde from $20,690 adds high windscreen and comes in “Magellan Grey” metallic paint.
They come standard with automatic stability control, ABS pro enhance traction and safety technology and three riding modes: ECO, Rain and Road.
Both are powered by a 31kW (42hp), liquid-cooled permanent magnet electric motor and a 8.9kWh battery with 130km of city range, 0-50km/h in 2.7 seconds and a top seed of 120km/h.
BMW says the battery will charge in four hours and 20 minutes from flat when using the 2.3kWh 10A charger.
The air-cooled lithium-ion high voltage battery can be charged using the integrated charging device plugged into a regular household socket or via a wallbox or public charging station.
It’s the same charging technology as used in their cars.
If you buy the optional $1330 30A quick charger, charging time is 100 minutes from flat or 45 minutes from 20-80%.
The chassis consists of a tubular steel main frame, 35mm telescopic forks and a single-sided swing arm with a directly controlled, fully covered spring strut.
They are shod with 120/70 R15 67H tyres at the front and 160/60 R15 56H at the rear.
Brakes consists of twin discs up front and BMW Motorrad ABS Prowhich has a banking sensor for more control in corners.
Technology abounds with integrated satnav and connectivity in the 10.25-inch TFT colour screen and a ventilated mobile phone charging compartment and USB-C charging port.
There are storage compartments at the front and side and the helmet compartment can be operated while seated.
All lighting is LED and the headlights have an adaptive turning light to illuminate the inside of a corner at night.
2022 BMW CE 04 scooter
BMW CE 04 $20,350:
Liquid-cooled permanent magnet electric motor
130kW (42hp) output
62Nm torque
8.9kWh air-cooled lithium-ion high voltage battery
The 2021 SuperSport 950 has arrived in Australia and New Zealand with new fairings and higher electronic tech, while prices have also increased.
The SuperSport 950 features redesigned fairings, developed by the Ducati DesignCentre, giving the bike a strong resemblance to the Panigale V4.
Retail ride away price in starts at $19,390 ($20,229 in New Zealand), up from $18,000 while the SuperSport S starts at $20,229 compared with $20,250 last year.
The S model is equipped with fully adjustable Öhlins suspension and a passenger seat cowl.
Both are still powered by the 937 cc Ducati Testastretta 11° twin-cylinder engine which has been revised to comply with Euro 5 standard.
The bike also comes with electronic controls that use Bosch’s 6-axis inertial platform to detect the bike’s roll, yaw, and pitch angles in space.
The electronics package consists of:
Bosch Cornering ABS;
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO;
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up /Down EVO and;
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO which is a new feature.
All features are adjustable via the menu of the new 4.3” full-TFT display with graphics and interface. The SuperSport 950 comes with three Riding Modes, called Sport, Touring and Urban – allowing the user to choose between different pre-set modes of the engine parameters and electronic controls to adapt the character of the bike to the rider’s style and environmental conditions.
BMW Motorrad has made sweeping changes to its model line-up for 2022, bringing new colours, streamlined range line-ups, new variants, and updated option pack offerings.
Production of the new models starts in August with arrivals in Australia set for early 2022.
Prices (excluding on-road costs) have also been updated and are listed below along with other changes:
F 750 GS
2022 BMW F 750 GS Black Storm Metallic 2 with 458 Style Triple Black
New colour/variant added: Black Storm Metallic 2 with 458 Style Triple Black
Removal of Black Storm metallic (GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition)
Active Package now includes luggage rack, Riding Modes Pro and Heated Grips in addition to left and right case holders Key price updates: New F 750 GS Triple Black (replaces GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition), priced at $17,590*
F 850 GS
2022 BMW F 850 GS Adventure Light White
New colour added: Black Storm Metallic 2 with 458 Style Triple Black
Removal of Black Storm metallic (GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition) Key price updates: New F 850 GS Triple Black (replaces GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition), priced at $21,650*
F 850 GS Adventure
New colour added: Black Storm Metallic 2 with 458 Style Triple Black
Removal of Black Storm metallic (GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition)
Removal of old colour: Ice Grey
New colour added: Light White
F 900 R
New colours added: Bluestone Metallic with Style Exclusive and Light White/Racing Blue metallic/Racing Red with Style Sport
Removal of old colours: San Marino Blue Metallic and Hockenheim Silver Metallic/Racing Red with Style Sport
F 900 XR
2022 BMW F 900 XR Black Storm Metallic with Style Triple Black
New colour added: Black Storm Metallic with 458 Style Triple Black
Removal of old colour: Galvanic Gold Metallic with Style Exclusive
Specification change: removal of F 900 XR Tour model
New model line-up changes: + F 900 XR – available in Light White + F 900 XR Sport – available in Racing Red with Style Sport 451 + F 900 XR Triple Black – available in Black Storm Metallic 2 with Style Triple Black 458
G 310 GS
2022 BMW G 310 GS Cosmic Black 2
New colour added: Black Storm Metallic with 458 Style Triple Black
Removal of old colour: Black Storm Metallic (GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition)
G 310 R
New colours added: Kyanite Blue Metallic with Style Passion and Cosmic Black 2
Removal of old colours: Polar White and Cosmic Black
R 1250 GS Adventure
GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition now available with Comfort Seat and Heated Seat function combination (model previously only available with Rallye Seat)
Rallye X model now fitted with LED fog lights as standard
Key price updates: R 1250 GS Adventure Rallye X now $33,320* (includes newly added fog lights as standard)
R 1250 GS
GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition now available with Original Yellow Rallye Seat (model previously only available with Black Comfort Seat with Heated Seat function
R 1250 RS
2022 BMW R 1250 RS Light White with Style Sport
New colour added: Light White with Style Sport
Removal of old colour: Austin Yellow Metallic
R 1250 RT
New colour added: Black Storm Metallic 2 with Style Triple Black
Removal of old colour: Manhattan Metallic with Style Elegance Key price updates: R 1250 RT Triple Black priced at $35,390 (variant change from R 1250 RT Elegance)
S 1000 R
Race variant now comes standard with Sport Silencer
Carbon wheels now available for Race variant (M Forged Wheels are standard)
Availability of high and low seat options
Availability of new variant: S 1000 R Clubsport (includes carbon and billet pack as standard and finished exclusively in Hockenheim Silver) Key price updates: S 1000 R Race now $28,390* (upgraded exhaust newly added) New S 1000 R Clubsport priced at $35,490*
S 1000 RR
Availability of carbon wheels for S 1000 RR Race variant (M Forged Wheels fitted as standard)
Revised Race Package now includes Sport Silencer, M Endurance Chain and M Chassis Kit.
Revised Dynamic Package now includes Riding Modes Pro and USB socket
New colour added: Mineral Grey with Style Passion
Removal of old colour: Hockenheim Silver Metallic
Billet Pack 79E revised (removal of engine protector and clutch lever guard but still includes M Brake lever, M Clutch lever foldable, M footrest and M brake lever guard)
Addition of new variant: S 1000 RR Clubsport (includes carbon and billet pack and finished exclusively in Mineral Grey with Style Passion)
Key price updates: S 1000 RR Race now $29,790* (newly added exhaust and M Laptimer as part of standard specification) New S 1000 RR Clubsport priced at $37,790*
S 1000 XR
Availability of new option package: M Package (M colour, M seat, Black Tank Lid, Sport Windshield, M Lightweight Battery, Sport Silencer, M Endurance Chain and M Forged Wheels)
New colours added: Light White/M Sport (with M Package), Black Storm Metallic 2 with Style Triple Black and Racing Red 2
Removal of old colours: Racing Red/White Aluminium, Light White/Racing Blue Metallic/Racing Red
Addition of new variant: S 1000 XR Triple Black Clubsport (includes carbon and billet pack and finished exclusively in Triple Black)
Key price updates: S 1000 XR Triple Black now $29,790* (variant change from Tour to Triple Black) S 1000 XR M Sport now $31,990* (variant change from Sport to M Sport)
R 18
2022 BMW R 18 Classic Manhattan Metallic
Removal of Deluxe and Custom variants
Removal of First Edition
Availability of new options (Design Package Aero, pinstripes, Design Option Chrome, Wheel Icon, Wheel Aero, Option 719 Bench and Powertrain Black finish)
Availability of new colours: Manhattan Metallic, Mars Red Metallic and Option 719 Galaxy Dust/Titan Silver 2 Metallic
Update of variant: R 18 (standard features now include Cruise Control and Heated Grips)
Addition of new variant: R 18 Highline (standard features include Adaptive Headlight, Alarm, Cruise Control, Daytime Riding Light, Headlight Pro, Heated Grips, Hill Start Control, Lockable Fuel Cap and Reverse Gear) Key price updates: R 18 Highline priced at $27,865*
Note: customers can also choose floorboard, seat, wheels and design options to individualise their R 18.
R 18 Classic
Removal of Deluxe and Custom variants Removal of First Edition
Availability of new options (Design Package Aero, pinstripes, Design Option Chrome, Wheel Icon, Wheel Aero, Option 719 Bench and Powertrain Black finish)
Availability of new colours: Manhattan Metallic, Mars Red Metallic and Option 719 Galaxy Dust/Titan Silver 2 Metallic
Update of variant: R 18 Classic (standard features include Heated Grips)
Addition of new variant: R 18 Classic Highline (standard features include Adaptive Headlight, Alarm, Cruise Control, Daytime Riding Light, Headlight Pro, Heated Grips, Hill Start Control, Lockable Fuel Cap and Reverse Gear) Key price updates: R18 Classic Highline priced at $31,625*
Note: customers can also choose floorboard, seat, wheels and design options to individualise their R 18 Classic.
R nineT Pure
Design Option Silencer and Chrome Exhaust Header now come together as a package
R nineT Scrambler
Revision of standard specification to now include Daytime Riding Lights, Headlight Pro and Chrome Exhaust Header
R nineT Urban GS
2022 BMW R nineT Urban GS Imperial Blue Metallic
Revision of standard specification to now include Daytime Riding Lights, Headlight Pro and Hand Protection
New colours added: Imperial Blue Metallic, Light White and Option 719 Black Storm Metallic/Racing Red
Removal of GS 40 Year Anniversary Package with Black Storm Metallic finish
Availability of Option 719 parts, Billet packs, aluminium fuel tanks and off-road tyres
Key price updates: Now priced at $19,990 due to removal of GS 40 Year Anniversary Edition
With vaccinations on the rise, many countries are preparing to reopen borders for travel – and it seems that everybody (myself included) has dug the old passport out in anticipation of a wee travel.
Enter Wild Triumph – a company committed to luxury and adventure motorcycle/SUV tours across some of the lesser-known areas of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Thailand, and Mongolia.
Founded in 2018, the company originally started as a way for Founders Dushyant Yadav and Mohit Chauhan to travel and feed their passion for their motorcycles.
“I do not like tourist places much, so I used to travel to places that are not known to people. I would just open up a map and point at a spot and say, ‘Let’s go to this place”, Yadav says. “Traveling was something that I had to do, so I decided that I will make a living out of it.”
“It was then that we started Wild Triumph in January 2018. We started small and, little by little, we started getting clients.”
With news of the tours traveling by word of mouth, Wild Triumph was able to slowly expand to the impressive network of connections, routes, and trips currently available on their website today.
The company offers experiences for travelers from all walks of life – both those desiring a more adventurous route and those simply looking for a bit of luxury to accompany the new view.
Among other available options, riders can book a twist through the Himalayas, explore India from the Green Aravallis to the Thar Desert, or build a customized route of their own with Wild Triumph experts to recommend the best topography and landmarks.
Wild Triumph is also one of the only motorcycle tour companies to offer exclusive women-only tours.
“We at Wild Triumph are proud to convey the most mind-blowing motorcycle experiences accessible all over the globe…[and] we believe that experiences gained through traveling are unforgettable and remain with you for life”, says Wild Triumph.
“Through traveling, we meet new people; we understand their culture, their way of living, and we expand our potential. This passion for bringing together people in a new and meaningful way drives us to innovate.”
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