Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Australian Road Rider Bike Guide 53

Retro Naked

Brutally beautiful, the new Bonneville Bobber is a genuine factory custom. It perfectly encapsulates the

minimalist styling principles, muscular stance and purposeful engineering attitude of a genuine Bobber.

It has clean lines and a low stance, single seat, wide fl at bars, minimal bodywork and headlight,

sculpted tank, wire-spoked wheels and wide rear wheel, and that all-important hard tail look.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Liquid cooled, 8-valve, SOHC, 270°

crank angle parallel twin

Displacement: 1200cc

Power/Torque: 56.6kW @ 6100rpm/106Nm

@ 4000rpm

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

chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 100/90R19 R: 150/80R16

Seat height: 690mm

Kerb weight: 228kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 9.1L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years unlimited

km/16,000km

VERDICT: CLASSIC BOBBER

TRIUMPH BOBBER $18,000

Taking its name and inspiration from Yamaha’s iconic 1970s XS1, this stunning new model grabs

the high-torque three-cylinder motor and agility of the MT-09 and gives it a whole new twist. The

character and mind-expanding performance of the 09 is retained in a stylish package that oozes

timeless authenticity.

Yamaha’s classic big single has a genuine heritage and pureness of design that sets it apart from

some other ‘retro’ models. There can be no doubt the SR400 is the real thing, and with an authentic

engine and chassis specifi cation and original kick start mechanism, this charismatic twin-shock

thumper is aimed at the many riders who are looking to rediscover the soul of motorcycling. In

addition to its appealing character and easy performance, the SR400 also offers many possibilities for

those riders who want to customise their machine, whether that involves adding a few bolt-on parts

or going the whole way and creating a cafe racer, street scrambler or bobber.

YAMAHA XSR900 $12,999

YAMAHA SR400 $8099

Engine: Liquid cooled, 3-cylinder, 4-stroke,

DOHC, 4-valve

Displacement: 847cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70 ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17

Seat height: 830mm

Kerb weight: 195kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 14L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: THE NEW XS

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 4-stroke, air cooled, SOHC, 2 valves

Displacement: 399cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 5-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 90/100R18 R: 110/90R18

Seat height: 785mm

Kerb weight: 164kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 12L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

VERDICT: THE NEW/OLD CAFE CLASSIC

Engine: Liquid cooled, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke,

DOHC, 4-valve

Displacement: 655cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17

Seat height: 815mm

Kerb weight: 186kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 14L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: FUTURE ICON

Retro, meet modern. The XSR700 matches future tech with retro style for an entertaining ride with

attitude to burn. With deep torque and a super-agile chassis, it’s for those who appreciate heritage

without the hassle. The cutting-edge 655cc inline twin engine features our crossplane philosophy

that delivers linear torque for outstanding acceleration. The retro-styled XSR700 also benefi ts from a

tight and lightweight chassis for agility and sharp handling.

YAMAHA XSR700 $10,999

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