Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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Packed with MotoGP YZR-M1 technology, the next-generation R1 is here. With a new crossplane

engine, short wheelbase chassis and high-tech electronics, it’s ready to connect to your body and take

your riding to a new level. Developed without compromise using YZR-M1 MotoGP technology, the

R1 was born for the track. Its 200PS, 199kg weight and 1405mm wheelbase give an insight into its

capabilities, but it’s what you can’t see that makes this focused superbike so special.

YAMAHA YZF-R1 $23,999

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC,

4-valve, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder

Displacement: 998cc

Power/Torque: 147.1kW @

13,500rpm/112.4Nm @11,500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17

Seat height: 855mm

Kerb weight: 199kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: RACE DEVELOPED

The GSX250R is ready to perform as the all-round urban athlete. Its sporty good looks and nimble,

responsive performance make for exhilarating fun. At the same time, its sporty character is complemented

by a smooth and comfortable nature that is equally at home on the daily commute or when touring.

Apex after apex, the Daytona 675 inspires complete confi dence. Fantastic power, light weight and easy

to ride, Triumph’s aim was to create the most perfectly balanced motorcycle. An equal blend of torque,

responsiveness, agility, poise and purpose, the result is a bike with class-defi ning power, performance

and handling; a bike that will inspire total confi dence and looks every bit as good as you would expect.

SUZUKI GSX250R $TBA

TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 $14,990

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line

3-cylinder

Displacement: 675cc

Power/Torque: 94kW @ 12,500rpm/74Nm @

11,900rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate slipper

clutch, chain fi nal drive

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

Seat height: 820mm

Kerb weight: 167kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 17.4L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: BACK-ROAD BLASTER

Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, twin

Displacement: 248cc

Power/Torque: 18.4kW @ 8000rpm/23.3Nm

@ 6500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 110/80R17 R: 140/70R17

Seat height: 790mm

Kerb weight: 181kg

Fuel capacity: 15L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/NA

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: URBAN ATHLETE

The 2017 Suzuki GSX-R600 is a class-leading sportsbike worthy of its race-winning GSX-R heritage.

Whether you’re carving through your favourite twisty road or dominating the racetrack, it offers

unparalleled performance. A compact, powerful four-cylinder engine demonstrates the advanced race-

proven technology of the GSX-R line when you hit the throttle and push it to redline, while supremely

refi ned suspension systems front and rear provide precise, responsive handling. Wrapped in aerodynamic

bodywork that’s lifted from the race track, the GSX-R600 can not only win races, it can win envy.

SUZUKI GSX-R600 $16,490

Engine: 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve,

4-cylinder

Displacement: 599cc

Power/Torque: 93.2kw @ 13,500rpm/67.7Nm

@ 11,500rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, slipper clutch, chain

fi nal drive

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

Seat height: 810mm

Kerb weight: 187kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 17L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: MOTOGP INSPIRED

LAMS APPROVED

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