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2020 KTM 390 Adventure Debuts at EICMA 2019

The 2020 KTM 390 Adventure was launched at EICMA 2019.
It’s been 7 years since it was planned.
It takes on the familial resemblance to the 790 Adventure.

The word “finally” really applies to the 2020 KTM 390 Adventure launched yesterday at EICMA 2019. It’s been 7 years since KTM CEO Stefan Pierer said that the manufacturer will produce an adventure bike based on the 390 Duke platform.

There’ve been spy shots after spy shots, rumours after rumours but the production-ready 390 Adventure never seemed to leave the factory doors. Until now, since Euro5 takes effect next year.

It’s immediately obvious that it’s adopted the 790 Adventure’s design. Missing however, is the 790’s bulbous underslung fuel tank. It also incorporates elements from the 450 Rally.

It’s engine remains the 372cc, liquid-cooled, four-valve, single-cylinder layout. KTM didn’t publish the power figures, but we can expect to produce in the 43 bhp ballpark like the 390 Duke’s. That doesn’t sound much to those weaned on triple digit numbers, of course but it’s now the most powerful lightweight adventure/dual-purpose bike.

Its steel trellis frame looks similar to the 390 Duke’s, but there are differences with exhaust routing, brackets, subframe, and swingarm length in order to accommodate longer suspension travel. Seat height is at a reasonable 853 mm — the same as the 1090 Adventure and 790 Adventure (base model).

Euro5 is about less polution, less noise, lower fuel consumption and the 390 Adventure delivers a frugal 3.62 litre/100 km under good riding conditions. That equates to 400 km from the 14.4-litre tank.

The bike uses WP APEX 43 mm forks and monoshock with 170 mm and 175 mm travel, respectively. Ground clearance is 198 mm. Those figures are not much for off-road but we shall see. The low clearance is contributed by 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels. 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels would raise the bike higher but the 390 Adventure is surely meant for beginners and casual adventure-touring riders.

Up top, the 5-inch TFT screen features the usual trappings these days of Bluetooth connectivity and multimedia functions. KTM’s Quickshifter+ is an option.

The 2020 KTM 390 Adventure is priced at USD 6,199 (RM 25,728.95) for the base model. We’d love to see it at Rimba Raid, too!

2021 Aprilia Tuono 660 Concept Debuts at EICMA 2019 Too!

The 2021 Aprilia Tuono 660 concept was also unveiled at EICMA 2019.
It’s based on the RS 660 platform.
It ought to have the APRC package as well.

Just after the Aprilia RS 660 launch at EICMA 2019 got us wiping our lips, the 2021 Aprilia Tuono 660 concept had us foaming from our mouths.

The Tuono naked sportbike range has always been based on the RSV superbike’s platform. As what the manufacturer had said before, the RS 660 will be the platform for other models.

However, the Tuono V4’s engine has always been tuned for torque (make that insane torque) compared to the RSV4’s. In this case, the Tuono 660’s powerplant is expected to produce 95 bhp, 5 bhp down from the RS 660. 95 bhp doesn’t exactly make a slow bike, but its torque should make it even thrilling to ride.

The Tuono 660 will feature the APRC electronics package, as well. Just like its fully-faired brother, there’s a six-axis IMU-based traction control, ABS, engine brake control. Wheelie control? Should we want that on a Tuono?

Given that the production RS 660 looks almost identical to its concept, the Tuono 660 should look very close to the concept, too. We’re hoping that the cluster of LED-lights are carried into production.

You can also see the aerobody on the fairing’s side panel, which provides downforce, pushes wind around the rider as well as channel engine heat away from the rider’s legs.

Only problem is we have to wait until 2021.

Highly-anticipated 2020 Aprilia RS 660 Debuts

The 2020 Aprilia RS 660 was officially launched at EICMA 2019.
The 660cc, 270-degree crank, parallel-Twin puts out 100 bhp.
It also features the APRC electronic package.

One of the most highly-anticipated bikes, the 2020 Aprilia RS 660, breaks cover at EICMA 2019.

It’s been a full year of waiting for the new middleweight to show, and we can say that it was worth it. Because it will set the class on fire, judging from the spec sheets, just as Aprilia had touted.

Let’s begin with the 660cc parallel-Twin. Based on the RSV4 superbike with only two front cylinders, it will produce 100 bhp. That’s unprecedented for a road going two-cylinder sub-700cc bike. Factor in a dry weight of only 168 kg and you have the class-leading power-to-weight ratio.

The engine shares the RSV4’s architecture, and uses a 270-degree crank to mimic the firing order of a 90-degree V-Twin. The format provides good low-end torque with linear power delivery.

But it isn’t just a powerful engine in a light bike. Aprilia also endowed the RS 660 with their signature APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) electronics suite, fortified with an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). This gives the bike cornering ABS, lean-angle-sensitive traction control, wheelie control, among others. It’s also equipped with a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control and power modes.

Aprilia touted that the bike will have “active aerodynamics.” Hence the RSV4 fairing design, which provides extra downforce at speed. We feel that the production bike actually looks better than the prototype revealed at last year’s EICMA.

The chassis uses the engine as a fully-stressed member with the swingarm’s pivot located at the back of the crankcase. Front forks are Kayaba although there isn’t word on the rear shock. Braking duty is handled by Brembo brakes front and back.

Lighting is fully-LED including daytime running lights (DRL). A 5-inch TFT instrument panel provides multimedia connectivity.

A notable feature is the classic purple and red paint scheme.

We’ll keep you informed on when it’ll arrive and cost in Malaysia. Fingers crossed that it’s in a reasonable bracket.

2020 MV Agusta Rush 1000 — 209 bhp and Radical to the Extreme

The 2020 MV Agusta Rush 1000 is definitely extreme.
Its unique SC Project exhaust system gives it 209 bhp and 116 Nm.
It beats the Ducati Streetfighter V4 by 1 bhp.

MV Agusta is nothing if not for their radical bikes, but the 2020 MV Agusta Rush 1000 is an extreme.

The manufacturer says that it’s a tribute to the drag racing scene. But without an elongated swingarm and lowered body stance, it’s more of a streetfighter. Even then, it looks like its stylists were given the free hand to go bonkers.

The Rush 1000 is based on the Brutal 1000RR but MV gave specialist exhaust makers SC Project the task of producing a unique system. Instead of being routed out the side, the dual tips exit behind the frame and just above the rear tyre.

Fitted with the pipes, the engine liberates 209 bhp and 116 Nm of torque, placing it well in the hypernaked category. In fact, it is the most powerful against the 208 bhp Ducati Streetfighter V4 and 197 bhp Kawasaki Z H2.

There’s plenty of carbon fibre to bring its weight down to 185 kg, dry. That disc-like rear wheel cover is carbon, hiding a forged-aluminium wheel.

Front brakes are Brembo Stylema 4-piston calipers gripping 320 mm discs. Öhlins electronic suspension is rightfully fitted.

No price yet, but it’s definitely going to be expensive. We wonder if MV Agusta will make a more “regular” version to challenge the Streetfighter V4.

Production-Ready Aprilia RS 660 Teaser

The production-ready Aprilia RS 660 appeared on social media.
It may well be real supersport machine.
Rumoured to have more than 100 bhp and weigh a little more than 100 kg.

Remember the Aprilia RS 660 concept which made its debut at EICMA 2018? Well, Aprilia is now teasing with the production-ready form on social media.

Click here to read: Aprilia RS 660 Concept Unveiled at EICMA 2018

Harked as the beginning of a new age, it points to the Noble-based manufacturer creating a true supersport machine, instead of a sport-tourer/commuter machine like the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

Indeed there are rumours that the bike will produce more than 100 bhp and weight just north of 100 kg. Such power-to-weight ration would make any bike fly. Which is fine by us.

RS 660: a new era begins.#Aprilia #RS660 #eicma2019 pic.twitter.com/tj1owDZJc1

— Aprilia (@ApriliaOfficial) October 29, 2019

If you haven’t been following our updates, the RS 660 takes the RSV4’s engine and cuts off the rear two cylinders, leaving behind a parallel-Twin. But knowing Aprilia, it will not be “just any” parallel-Twin. Add in their Factory APRC package and you have a real sportbike ready to do battle.

Not much can be seen in the picture. However, with some Photoshop work by our friends at Asphalt & Rubber, we could just make out fairing sides that are a little different to the concept’s. There appears to be an aerobody as the manufacturer suggested.

We could also see that it has upside-down forks with lowers for radial-mounted brake calipers.

There are also rumours that suggest the price to be around USD 13,000, which equates to RM 54,342.60. However, it would end up being more expensive than that, given our tax structure.

Still, we couldn’t wait to see it when unveiled at EICMA 2019 next week.

BMW XR Serba Baharu Akan Didedahkan Di EICMA 2019?

BMW memuat naik video ‘teaser’ kedua menjelang EICMA 2019 yang akan berlangsung November ini.

Video berdurasi 14 saat itu memaparkan dua buah motosikal sedang melintasi jalan raya namun tidak jelas jentera apakah yang ditayangkan.

Every curve is teasing you. Go on – lean in! ?#EICMA2019 is just around the corner and we just can’t wait for it to start! How about you? #MakeLifeARide #NeverStopChallenging #EICMA #BMWMotorrad pic.twitter.com/58v80WyxOn

— BMW Motorrad (@BMWMotorrad) October 27, 2019

Bagaimanapun, menurut laporan media lain, salah satu daripadanya merupakan model BMW XR.

Video ‘teaser’ pertama telah ditayangkan pada 25 Oktober lalu namun tiada sebarang petunjuk jelas diberikan kecuali gambar bahagian penyerap hentakan belakang.

Never being satisfied is our attitude – we always ride ahead. Don’t miss #EICMA2019 on the 5th of November. You’ll be amazed! ?️ #MakeLifeARide #NeverStopChallenging #BMWMotorrad pic.twitter.com/UAqqmAANkm

— BMW Motorrad (@BMWMotorrad) October 18, 2019

EICMA 2019 akan berlangsung 5 November ini di Milan, Itali.

Motard, Desert X Bakal Buat Penampilan Sulung Di EICMA 2019 – Ducati

Ducati World Premier 2020 (DWP2020) yang berlangsung di Rimini, Itali, telah pun melabuhkan tirai Rabu lalu dengan beberapa model mencuri tumpuan antaranya Ducati Streetfighter V4.

Bagaimanapun, pengeluar motosikal Itali tersebut turut memaparkan beberapa jentera konsep yang akan ditayangkan di EICMA 2019, November ini.

Ketika Ducati memperkenalkan varian keenam Ducati Scrambler – Scrambler Icon Dark, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Ducati, Claudio Domenicali, turut berkongsikan beberapa rekaan konsep daripada keluarga Scrambler.

Ducati Scrambler bakal menayangkan Motard dan Desert X di EICMA 2019.

Bagi peminat dua roda, rekaan Motard jelas mendapat inspirasi daripada jentera ‘flat track’ dan Domenicali menjelaskan bahawa motosikal konsep ini berlandaskan Scrambler 800 namun dengan beberapa perubahan.

Dalam pada itu, Desert X paling mencuri tumpuan terutamanya bagi peminat motosikal ADV.

Ketika ini, hanya Multistrada memenuhi segmen tersebut namun Desert X dijangka tampil lebih ringan dan kecil kerana berlandaskan Scrambler 1100.

BMW Motorrad to Unveil Four New Bikes at EICMA

BMW Motorrad is set to unveil four new models at EICMA 2019.
They could be the R18, F 850 R/RS, S 1000 R/XR.
EICMA 2019 begins on 4th November 2019.

BMW Motorrad is set to unveil four new models at EICMA 2019 (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori – International Exposition of Motorcycles and Accessories).

BMW unveiled nine new models at EICMA 2018 and throughout this year, which included those using using the new 1254cc Shift Cam-equipped Boxer engine, namely the R 1250 GS, R 1250 GS Adventure, R 1250 RT and R 1250 RS. So, what can we expect this time?

How about the R 1250 R? The R 12XX R is the most underrated Boxer in BMW’s line-up. We’ve tested the R 1200 R and found it wonderfully entertaining and joyful to ride. Sure, it may not look as butch as the latest naked bikes and supernakeds, but that isn’t the point. It’s more like a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

The R18 cruiser, bagger and tourer will definitely debut at EICMA, as we wrote in a previous article. The bike will bring BMW back into the cruiser segment they’ve been missing from for the last 15 years.

What else?

The new F 850 R, perhaps? There’s already the new F 850 GS and F 850 GS Adventure, along with the F 750 GS (which if of the same capacity with lower power output). In this respect, there could either be the new F 850 R naked/standard or F 850 RS sport-tourer.

Okay, we’ve saved the best for last.

Two bikes that’ve been sorely missing are the S 1000 R and S 1000 XR. The new S 1000 RR have been receiving rave reviews everywhere (although they’ve yet to arrive in Malaysia) so it’s high time the R and XR are updated in terms of looks, performance along with Euro 5 requirements.

The S 1000 RR’s engine is fitted with a Shift Cam version for the inline-Four. We should see the same for the new bikes.

EICMA begins on 4th November. It’s going to be the most interesting as almost all manufacturers will debut new bikes ahead of the implementation of Euro 5.

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EICMA 2019

The 2020 KTM 390 Adventure was launched at EICMA 2019.

It’s been 7 years since it was planned.

It takes on the familial resemblance to the 790 Adventure.

The 2021 Aprilia Tuono 660 concept was also unveiled at EICMA 2019.

It’s based on the RS 660 platform.

It ought to have the APRC package as well.

The 2020 Aprilia RS 660 was officially launched at EICMA 2019.

The 660cc, 270-degree crank, parallel-Twin puts out 100 bhp.

It also features the APRC electronic package.

The 2020 MV Agusta Rush 1000 is definitely extreme.

Its unique SC Project exhaust system gives it 209 bhp and 116 Nm.

It beats the Ducati Streetfighter V4 by 1 bhp.

The production-ready Aprilia RS 660 appeared on social media.

It may well be real supersport machine.

Rumoured to have more than 100 bhp and weigh a little more than 100 kg.

BMW Motorrad is set to unveil four new models at EICMA 2019.

They could be the R18, F 850 R/RS, S 1000 R/XR.

EICMA 2019 begins on 4th November 2019.

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