Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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Australian Road Rider Bike Guide 13

Supersports


The SuperSport blends comfort with versatility thanks to solutions that make it perfect for everyday
road riding, but without ever compromising its sporting spirit. Whichever road you take, the
three Riding Modes ensure optimised SuperSport control, while special Sport, Touring and Urban
packages mean the bike can be personalised to suit individual tastes and requirements.

The original 1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade created a revolution in open-class supersport motorcycle
design. Its combination of big-hitting power and light, middleweight-size chassis created a breathtaking,
yet very useable, riding experience on the open road or a closed circuit. Three factors are key to the
essence of the new CBR1000RR Fireblade: less weight, more power and electronics to help the rider
wherever and however they’re riding.

DUCATI SUPERSPORT


$17,990 –$20,


DUCATI 1299 PANIGALE R $46,


Engine: Superquadro L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically
actuated valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 1285cc
Power/Torque: 150.8kW @
10,500rpm/144.6Nm @ 8750rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper
clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: 120/70ZR17 R: 200/55ZR
Seat height: 830mm
Kerb weight: 166.5kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: UNCOMPROMISED

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 16-valve
DOHC inline-
Displacement: 999cc
Power/Torque: NA
Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/50ZR

Seat height: 832mm
Kerb weight: 196kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 16L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: ONE OF THE FIRST

Engine: Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder,
4-valves-per-cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 937cc
Power/Torque: 83.1kW @ 9000rpm/96.7Nm
@ 6500rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper
clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR
Seat height: 810mm
Kerb weight: 183kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 16L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/15,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: NOT JUST A SUPERSPORT

Engine: Superquadro L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically
actuated valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 1198cc
Power/Torque: 150.8kW @
11,500rpm/36.2Nm @ 10,250rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper
clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: 120/70ZR17 R: 200/55ZR
Seat height: 830mm
Kerb weight: 162kg (dry)
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/12,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: RACE-BRED

Breathtakingly stylish, the new 1299 Panigale leaves no room for compromise when it comes to
technical excellence. Such is the case of the new Superquadro engine with an unprecedented 116mm
bore, 205hp of pure adrenaline and 145Nm of stunning torque. State-of-the-art electronics ensure
maximum control with the Bosch Inertial Platform, and Ducati Quick Shift is both fast and precise,
even for downshift.

Born to race, the new Panigale R brings a thrill to the track. With 205hp, it reacts instantly to a
twist of the throttle thanks to ultralight engine components, while track-optimised geometry and
racing suspension ensure responsive racetrack behaviour. Electronics are tuned to deliver maximum
performance and a lithium-ion battery and titanium Ducati Performance exhaust will take you and
162kg of racing technology straight to the chequered fl ag.

DUCATI 1299 PANIGALE $27,


HONDA CBR1000RR FIREBLADE


$22,


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