Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Australian Road Rider Bike Guide 45

Retro Naked

Striking and powerful — this is the R nineT Urban GS. It is a homage to the beginnings of the

G/S success story. Enjoy the confi dent feel of a boxer with an upright and relaxed riding position.

Suitable for different road conditions, it can be taken on any adventure. And its enduro look is a clear

reminder of the legendary victories at the Paris-Dakar rally. Write your own history with the R nineT

Urban GS, because you can still leave tyre tracks in big footprints.

The name Desert Sled refers to standard motorcycles over 500cc that were modifi ed by riders for use

in the Californian desert. Knobbly tyres, reinforced suspensions, spoked wheels and engine protection

plates protected the bike against the debris of impassable desert roads. Straight from the deserts and

mountains of California, here is an enduro version inspired by the world of off-road motorcycles that

made history in the United States during the ‘60s and ‘70s.

BMW R nineT URBAN GS $18,750

Engine: L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution,

2 valves per cylinder, air cooled

Displacement: 803cc

Power/Torque: 55kW @ 8250rpm/

68Nm @ 5750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 110/80R18 R: 180/55R17

Seat height: 790mm

Kerb weight: 170kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 13.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: MODERN TWIST

Engine: L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution,

2 valves per cylinder, air cooled

Displacement: 803cc

Power/Torque: 55kW @ 8250rpm/

68Nm @ 5750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R19 R: 170/60R17

Seat height: 860mm

Kerb weight: 191kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 13.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: GET DIRTY

Engine: Air/oil-cooled fl at twin (“Boxer”)

4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially

aligned valves per cylinder

Displacement: 1170cc

Power/Torque: 81kW @ 7750rpm/

116Nm @ 6000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, single-plate dry clutch,

shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R19 R: 170/60R17

Seat height: 850mm

Kerb weight: 221kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: REMEMBER THE DAKAR

Engine: L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution,

2 valves per cylinder, air cooled

Displacement: 803cc

Power/Torque: 55kW @ 8250rpm/

68Nm @ 5750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 110/80R18 R: 180/55R17

Seat height: 790mm

Kerb weight: 176.5kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 13.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: ‘70S STYLE ICON

The Scrambler Icon is the starting point from which to express yourself. It is characterised by its

comfortable riding position and steel teardrop tank with interchangeable aluminium side panels.

The 790mm seat height ensures comfort for both the rider and passenger. Stand-out features include

the wide handlebar, the headlight with glass lens and LED guide light, and the Dual Sport wheels.

An aluminium fi nish for the belt covers, the heat guard and the interchangeable surround of the

characteristic LCD instrument panel all enrich the style of the bike.

The Scrambler Classic version is aimed at those who appreciate attention to detail and 1970s style,

but who don’t want to compromise on riding pleasure and the functionality of a modern bike. It is

characterised by unique, refi ned details, such as the aluminium front and rear mudguards, the spoke

wheels and the brown seat with diamond-shaped inserts.

DUCATI SCRAMBLER ICON $13,290 (RED)

$13,490 (YELLOW)

DUCATI SCRAMBLER CLASSIC

$15,490

DUCATI SCRAMBLER DESERT

SLED $16,990 (RED), $17,290

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