Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Australian Road Rider Bike Guide 37

Naked Bikes

A fusion of technology, fuel-injected performance and chiselled styling, the Suzuki GSR750 is built to

turn heads for riders who want to stand out from the pack. The Suzuki GSR750 is ideal for cruising

the streets or weekend blasts as it combines a powerful engine and quality components with strong

angular lines across the whole machine.

SUZUKI GSR750 $11,490

Engine: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled,

DOHC

Displacement: 749cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh, chain

fi nal drive

Tyres: NA

Seat height: 815mm

Kerb weight: 210 (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: ALL-ROUND FUN

Show-stopping looks and exhilarating performance is what you get with the all-new 2017 SV650.

Its simple yet advanced design is right at home on all roads. Engineered for all riders and approved

for the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS), this motorcycle delivers an unforgettable

experience with every ride. Take the keys and then take command of the excitement.

In 1994, the original Speed Triple burst into showrooms and set the scene for 21 years of naked

dominance by mixing cool, cafe racer culture with the muscular aggression of the streetfi ghter scene,

wrapped up in sportsbike-style handling prowess. The combination was an instant hit, wowing all

kinds of riders from across the riding spectrum. Whether you were a hardcore sportsbike enthusiast

or a relaxed Sunday-afternoon cruiser, you could fi nd what you wanted in the Speed Triple.

SUZUKI SV650 $9990

TRIUMPH SPEED 94 $19,490

Engine: 90° V-twin, 4-stroke, DOHC,

liquid-cooled

Displacement: 645cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh, chain

fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 160/60ZR17

Seat height: 785mm

Kerb weight: 197kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 13.8L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: NO LONGER NAMED AFTER A FLOWER

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 12-valve, DOHC, in-line

3-cylinder

Displacement: 1050cc

Power/Torque: 99kW @ 9400rpm/

111Nm @ 7750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17

Seat height: 825mm

Kerb weight: 186kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 17.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: OLD-SCHOOL TRIBUTE REFINED

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 12-valve, DOHC, in-line

3-cylinder

Displacement: 1050cc

Power/Torque: 103kW @ 9500rpm/112Nm

@ 7850rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, slip-assist clutch, chain

fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70 ZR17 R: 190/55 ZR17

Seat height: 825mm

Kerb weight: 192kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 15.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: REAL-WORLD THRILL SEEKER

With the character of a streetfi ghter and an aggressive hunkered-down stance, this bike displays

its intentions. The rich, characterful, unique burble of the all-new 1050 triple engine at idle hints at

what’s in store. “Track” rider mode is set, you snap open the throttle, drop the slip-assist clutch and

unleash the Speed Triple’s wall of torque...

TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE R $20,900

LAMS APPROVED

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