UZUKI V-STROM 1050 AND XT
PAGING ‘DR BIG’
cc 90-degree V-twin; 79kW (106hp) at 8500rpm; 100Nm at
0rpm; 20L tank; 247kg/236kg for 1050XT and 1050 (wet)
an all-new bike but myriad changes include reworked
ine (now Euro 5 compliant); a host of electronic rider
ds (including a six-axis IMU for lean-sensitive ABS
d traction control) and ride-by-wire throttle for the
clusion of cruise control (XT only) and ride modes;
DR-Z 800 , aka Dr Big, desert racer styling.
Same peak torque delivered some 2000rpm higher;
power500rpmhigher
MORE CLOUT FOR THE GUV’NA
1200cc partial-liquid-cooled parallel twin; 77kW (103h
at 7500rpm; 112Nm at 4250rpm; 14.5L tank; 197kg (dr
Picks up where the Thruxton R leaves off while sitting bel
the TFC version in terms of performance and exclusivity
Power is up almost 10 per cent while peak torque arriv
700rpm lower. It also spins faster due to a 20 per cent
inertia reduction, according to Triumph, plus higher-
compression pistons, revised ports and new cam profile
Brakes have been upgraded to Brembo’s M50 radial
monoblock calipers with 320mm discs.
Three riding modes and switchable traction contro
and ABS thresholds have been refined.
Overall weight is down six kilograms.
Duefirsthalfof2020.
MV AGUSTA RUSH 1000
NOT FOR SHY, RETIRING TYPES
998cc inline four; 153kW (208hp) at 13,000rpm;
116Nm at 11,000rpm; 16L tank; 186kg dry
(156kW/212hp and 184kg with race exhaust
and ECU mapping)
Confirmed for production as showcased and
due next year, the Rush 1000 is based on the all-
new Brutale 1000, albeit an exercise in assertive
styling. In this case, taking design inspiration
from the drag racing world as seen with the
carbon-fibre rear wheel cover to reduce, err, drag.
Loaded with MotoGP-derived engineering porn
such as titanium conrods (to reduce masses,
loads and engine inertia); a central distribution
chain (to mitigate the effects of camshaft twist at
high rpm) and a combustion chamber with radial
valves derived from Formula 1.18 MOTORCYCLE TRADER
YAMAHA
TRACER 700
SEXY R1 STYLING FOR THE
BRILLIANT ALL-ROUNDER
698cc parallel twin; 54W (75hp)
at 8750rpm; 67Nm at 6500rpm;
17L tank; 196kg (wet)Parallel twin with 270-degree firing
interval now Euro 5 compliant
via changes to fuel injection and
ignition settings as well asa revised
air intake and modified exhaust.
Upgraded suspension includes
some adjustability front and rear.
New windscreen offers one-handed
adjustability plus greater wind
protection.
Due in the second quarter of 2020.EICMA
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