Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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The VRF800F attracts attention with its sharp contemporary looks, unique power delivery and

adaptable capabilities. This true all-round motorcycle shares an engine confi guration with the

RC213V MotoGP machine and has built its own loyal following in riders who appreciate all

that the VFR800F has to offer. Honda’s V4 engine has always been at home encased in the

VFR800F’s bodywork; the 782cc V4-VTEC engine’s bottom and mid-range power strikes the

ideal balance of enjoyable sports riding and easy commuting.

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 16-valve

DOHC, 90° V-four

Displacement: 782cc

Power/Torque: 78.1kW @ 10,500rpm/80Nm

@ 8750rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 12/70R17 R: 180/55R17

Seat height: 789/809mm

Kerb weight: 242kg

Fuel capacity: 21.2L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: SOLID PERFORMER

DUCATI MULTISTRADA 950

$18,790 (RED)

Engine: Testastretta L-twin-cylinder, four valves

per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid-cooled

Displacement: 937cc

Power/Torque: 83.1kW @ 9000rpm/96.2Nm

@ 7750rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate

slipper clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 190/55R17

Seat height: 840mm

Kerb weight: 204kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 20L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/15,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: ABUNDANT STYLE

The new Multistrada 950 is made for those who seek comfort and style as well as

superior performance without feeling intimidated. For those who want to ride a Ducati,

with its Testastretta 937cc engine and 19in front wheel, the Multistrada 950 guarantees

comfortable, enjoyable riding on all terrain as well as the daily commute.

HONDA VFR800F $15,199

Delivering both awesome Supersport performance and comfortable long-distance touring

potential, the 1400 GTR stands apart from its rivals. Building on the continent-crossing

performance of its predecessor, the new model adds a number of tweaks for increased

comfort, as well as some engine and chassis fi ne-tuning for increased riding performance.

KAWASAKI 1400 GTR $24,999

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four

Displacement: 1043cc

Power/Torque: 105kW @ 10,000rpm/111Nm

@ 7300rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/50ZR17

Seat height: 815mm

Kerb weight: 235kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 19L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: TOURING NINJA

Engine: Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, in-line four

Displacement: 1352cc

Power/Torque: 114kW @ 8800rpm/136Nm

@ 6000rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, wet multi-plate

clutch, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/50ZR17

Seat height: 815mm

Kerb weight: 305kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 22L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years,

unlimited km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: TRANSCONTINENTAL SUPERSPORT

Now in its third iteration, an even more polished Ninja 1000 continues to offer the comfort and

convenience to enable sport riding enthusiasts to take their seductively styled machines touring.

Complementing the even smoother power delivery and extremely composed handling, the new

model features increased touring performance, care of improved wind protection, greater comfort

and the clean-mount pannier system. All-new Ninja family styling deepens its sporty image.

And loaded with the latest electronics technology that Kawasaki has to offer, the new Ninja 1000

is even better equipped to meet a wide range of rider needs.

KAWASAKI NINJA 1000

Sports Touring

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