Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

48 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

Retro Naked

The V7 II Stornello Limited Edition has been built on the V7 II, a model offering stylish personality, class-

leading safety and quality, which are the hallmarks of the famous brand from Mandello, Moto Guzzi.

Just like the Stornello Scrambler in 1972, the new V7 II Stornello Limited Edition combines a “pastel

white” tank and a “racing red” frame which come together seamlessly to create the perfect canvas for

the black 90° Transverse V-Twin 750cc engine. The V7 II Stornello Limited Edition features a complete

two-in-one Arrow exhaust, aluminium mudguards, satin-fi nished aluminium side number plates,

polished alloy wheels and dedicated Stornello graphics. The production number of each bike is laser-

inscribed onto the upper part of the headstock to highlight the uniqueness of this limited-edition model.

The Royal Enfi eld Classic Chrome is based on the Classic 500 with a rather generous dose of chrome on it. Like

the Classic 500, the new Classic Chrome retains the quintessential classic British styling of the 1950s: simple,

harmonious, well proportioned. The Chrome sports a seat with a leather fi nish that adds to the visual appeal of

the motorcycle. Built of old-fashioned metal, the clean, elegant lines of the Chrome combine with a rich paint

fi nish. The design of the Royal Enfi eld Classic Chrome is a tribute to the retro look of post-war British motorcycles.

MOTO GUZZI V7 II STORNELLO

$17,800

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 500 $7790

Engine: Single cylinder, 4-stroke, twin-spark

Displacement: 346cc

Power/Torque: 19.8bhp @ 5250rpm/ 28Nm

@ 4000rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 90/90R19 R: 110/90R18

Seat height: NA

Kerb weight: 187kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 13.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 24-month or

10,000 km warranty/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CHEAP NOSTALGIA

Engine: Single cylinder, 4-stroke, twin-spark

Displacement: 499cc

Power/Torque: 27.2bhp @ 5250rpm/

41.3Nm @ 4000rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 90/90R19 R: 110/80R18

Seat height: NA

Kerb weight: 187kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 14.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 24-month or

10,000 km warranty/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: OLD-SCHOOL BLING

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Air-cooled, 90° V-Twin engine,

4-stroke, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Displacement: 744cc

Power/Torque: 35kW @ 6200rpm/

60Nm @ 2800rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/90R18 R: 130/80R17

Seat height: 798mm

Kerb weight: 186kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 21L

Warranty/Service interval: 24 months,

unlimited km/NA

VERDICT: SCRAMBLER INSPIRED

Engine: Single cylinder, 4-stroke, twin-spark

Displacement: 499cc

Power/Torque: 27.2bhp @ 5250rpm/41.3Nm

@ 4000rpm

Transmission: 5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch,

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 90/90R19 R: 110/80R18

Seat height: NA

Kerb weight: 187kg

Fuel capacity: 14.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 24-month or

10,000 km warranty/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CLASSICAL 1950S

The smaller twin of the Classic 500, the Classic 350 shares its powerplant with the legendary

Thunderbird Twinspark. The torque to fl atten mountains and the fuel effi ciency to cross entire ranges

comes in the same understated yet charming styling. This is a motorcycle that does not need to shout

to be heard. Born of a rich heritage and bred with Royal Elegance, this 350cc thumper has all the

qualities of a typical Royal Enfi eld. Appreciated then, appreciated now...

Armed with a potent fuel-injected 500cc engine and clothed in a disarmingly appealing post-war

styling, this promises to be the most coveted Royal Enfi eld in history. For those who want it all, it has

power, fuel effi ciency, reliability and simple yet drop-dead gorgeous styling. The Classic turns heads

not because it wants to, but because it can’t help it. You will appreciate the beat not just for the music

it creates, but also for the muted feeling of strength and power that it signifi es. The view is simply

better when you are astride a Royal Enfi eld Classic 500 — whether moving or still.

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350/

REDDITCH $5590

ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC

CHROME $7790

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