Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

98 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

Tourers

Extraordinary. Unique. Ultimate. Legendary. The Rocket III Touring uses the world’s

largest production motorcycle engine to deliver a simply stunning riding experience

unmatched on two wheels, but with all the creature comforts you could want on a

muscle tourer.

TRIUMPH THUNDERBIRD LT $25,000

YAMAHA XV1900AT $24,399

Engine: 90° V-twin engine, four-stroke, SOHC

four valves per cylinder

Displacement: 1380cc

Power/Torque: 71kW @ 6500rpm/ 12Nm @

2750rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 200/60R16

Seat height: 740mm

Kerb weight: 337kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 20.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 24 months

unlimited km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: ELEGANCE

Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line three-cylinder

Displacement: 2294cc

Power/Torque: 78kW @ 6000rpm/203Nm

@ 2500rpm

Transmission: Five-speed, multi-plate wet

clutch, shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 150/80 R16 R: 180/70 R16

Seat height: 730mm

Kerb weight: 358kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 22.3L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years

unlimited km/16,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: THE VENICE BEACH OF BIKES

Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin,

270º fi ring interval

Displacement: 1699cc

Power/Torque: 69kW @ 5400rpm/151Nm @

3550rpm

Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet

clutch, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 150/80VR16 Whitewall

R: 180/70VR16 Whitewall

Seat height: 700mm

Kerb weight: 349kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 22L

Warranty/Service interval: Two years

unlimited km/10,000

Engine: Air-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve,

OHV V-twin

Displacement: 1854cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: Five-speed, multi-plate wet

clutch, belt fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 130/70R18 R: 190/60R17

Seat height: 705mm

Kerb weight: 355kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: Five years

unlimited km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: EFFORTLESS STYLE

VERDICT: STAR PERFORMER

The Moto Guzzi California is the most famous Italian motorcycle in the world, after

being selected as the Los Angeles Police Department vehicle in 1970. The Moto Guzzi

California has patrolled the American freeways, escorted monarchs and presidents,

and been parked in the garages of movie stars and rock stars. There have been seven

generations of the Moto Guzzi California, with more than 100,000 units sold around

the world. The latest generation of the Moto Guzzi California is a unique piece of art,

hand-built on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. The bike combines the style, elegance

and distinguished craftsmanship of the Moto Guzzi brand with a powerful 1400cc

engine, which provides 96hp at 6500rpm with 120Nm at 2750rpm.

Its distinctive, charismatic parallel-twin engine and class-leading chassis can turn every

journey into the trip of a lifetime. The Thunderbird LT will transport you with effortless

power and style to new adventures with the easy-going, laid-back vibe of a premium

classic touring cruiser.

The new Star Tourer offers neostreamline style with the ability to cruise long distances

in comfort. With max torque reached at just 2500rpm, the Star Tourer lopes along

totally unstressed on a whiff of throttle. Long-distance trips are devoured thanks

to the additional touring capability offered by the screen, luggage and backrest,

combined with a sweet-handling aluminium chassis and sculpted seat.

MOTO GUZZI CALIFORNIA 1400SE

TOURING $25,290

TRIUMPH ROCKET III TOURING

$26,490

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