Saban tahun, EICMA merupakan acara kemuncak bagi pengeluar dan peminat jentera dua roda bagaimanapun Ducati bakal melakukan sesuatu yang berbeza kali ini apabila bakal menayangkan barisan model 2020 menerusi strim langsung (live stream).
Pengeluar motosikal Itali itu bakal membariskan kesemua model pada 23 Oktober ini menerusi strim langsung yang akan ditayangkan secara atas talian dan di setiap laman sosial Ducati.
Model apa yang boleh dijangkakan?
Setakat ini, hanya dua jentera yang diketahui umum akan diperkenalkan antaranya Ducati Streetfigther V4 dan Multistrada V4 yang telah pun dirakam menjalani sesi ujian di Itali.
Bagaimanapun, timbul dakwaan – oleh media lain – bahawa jentera tersembunyi di dalam gambar ditayangkan merujuk kepada Ducati Monster baharu.
Sambutan EICMA akan menurun?
Pastinya menarik untuk melihat sama ada pengeluar lain akan mengikut jejak sama seperti Ducati dengan memperkenalkan model baharu menerusi strim langsung.
Seandainya perkara itu berlaku, adakah ini menandakan pengakhiran terhadap pameran motosikal terutamanya EICMA?
Jika anda mengikuti perkembangan MV Augusta di laman sosial, pastinya berita ini bukan satu kejutan apabila mereka memberikan tayangan ‘sneak peek’ bagi jentera yang bakal diperkenalkan tahun hadapan.
Superveloce 800 buat julung kalinya dipertontonkan kepada orang ramai ketika di EICMA tahun lalu dalam bentuk konsep.
Rekaan keseluruhan Superveloce seakan mendapat suntikan DNA model 500 Three pada tahun 1960 yang ketika itu membantu pelumba Giacomo Agostini melakar nama dalam sejarah sukan permotoran.
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Meskipun tiada maklumat mengenai spesifikasi jentera tersebut namun menurut Ride Apart, MV Augusta mungkin menggunakan enjin 798cc tiga silinder yang dipinjamkan daripada F3 – yang menghasilkan 148hp dan mampu mencapai kelajuan 240 km/j.
Menurut perkongsian di laman Instagram @mvagustamotor, Superveloce 800 akan dilancarkan pada 2020 jadi kemungkinan model terbabit boleh didapati sekitar hujung tahun ini.
Launched at EICMA 2018, the Panigale V4 RS19 isn’t for sale to public. That’s because it’s the racing machine which Ducati factory riders Alvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies will ride in the World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) in 2019. Ducati has been trying very hard to retake the superbike honours since their domination in the 90’s.
The most important thing for race bikes is power. The homologation model Panigale V4 R produced 217 bhp in stock form but it’s raised to 231 bhp with the race exhaust and tuning of the ECU. Judging from this, the Panigale V4 RS19 should make at least that same amount or perhaps even around 250 bhp! That V-Four engine was developed as a direct lineage from the Desmosedici in MotoGP, anyway.
Secondly, weight is always an enemy when racing. We can expect the bike to tip the scales at the 168 kg weight limit set by the FIM. Ducati was proud to show off the bike wrapped in carbon fibre.
The Panigale V4 R has winglets on the fairings, paving the way for them on the Panigale V4 RS19. WorldSBK is production-based racing, so certain features of the race bike must be produced on road-going machines.
The Panigale V4 RS19’s fuel tank has also been moved backward and seems larger to make room for the airbox. Ducati didn’t release more details of the bike, of course.
Looks like Jonathan Rea and Kawasaki will have some real competition next year.
Generasi terkini Ducati Diavel 1260 2019 telah diperkenalkan dengan lebih banyak kuasa dan keanggunan.
Tarikan terbesarnya adalah enjin ‘L-Twin’ Ducati Testastretta DVT 1,262cc yang menghasilkan 159hp dan 126Nm tork.
Pakej elektroniknya telah dipertingkatkan dengan ketara, dengan spesifikasi seperti Cornering ABS, Wheelie Control, Power Launch Control, dan bermacam-macam lagi.
The latest generation 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 has been introduced with even more power and sophistication.
The biggest highlight is its 1,262cc Ducati Testastretta DVT L-twin engine which produces 159hp and 129Nm of torque.
Its electronics package has been significantly-elevated with specs such as Cornering ABS, Wheelie Control, Power Launch Control, plus more.
Looking for pure Italian muscle? Well, look no further than the 2019 Ducati Diavel 1260 which is the next-generation power cruiser from Ducati with more power and agility than ever before. As stated by Ducati “the new Diavel 1260 combines the performance of a maxi-naked with the ergonomics of a muscle cruiser.” (more…)
As we have mentioned before, the CB650R is built upon the Honda CB650F and CBR650F platform. The inline-Four engine and frame are easily apparent in the photos of the new bike. Honda gave the CB650F a retro-modern treatment, like the CB1000R and CB250R. The Neo Sports Café line-up is now complete.
However, Honda didn’t just build a new styling on top of the CB650F. Instead, they revised a number of features on the bike.
For example, the forks on the CB650R Neo Sports Café are 41mm Showa Separate Function Forks (SFF). The CB650F and CBR650F utilize Showa Bending Valve Forks, on the other hand. Additionally, the CB650R’s front brake discs are gripped by radially-mounted four-piston calipers.
On the electronics side, the CB650R features Honda’s “Selectable Torque Control” system (first seen on the Africa Twin), assist and slipper clutch and what Honda calls “ultra-modern” instruments.
The engine has been uprated, likewise. There is a 5% power boost, bringing its output to 95bhp. Honda also claims a 6kg weight reduction over the CB650F.
When will this hit Malaysia? Soon enough, we hope!
Many manufacturers have unveiled their new bikes ahead of the shows.
But there may be more in store.
The end of the year brings MotoGP, heavy rain and touring season to Malaysia. On the international scene, however, the year-end marks the motorcycle show season.
We have reported on many new motorcycles that have broken their cover over the past months, notably the new-Boxer powered BMWs, Moto Guzzi V85 TT adventure bike, new Harleys and many more but they have yet to be officially launched. There are teasers, as well, such as Triumph who have promised the new 1200 Scrambler and Suzuki with their new Katana.
So, we decided to put together a list from A-Z of we expect to see at the Intermot (2nd October), Tokyo Motor Show (27th October) and the big one, EICMA (8th November).
Aprilia
You could very well expect an updated RSV4 superbike. But rumours have been circulating about a 600cc superbike, too. Expect them to be shown off at EICMA as Italian manufacturers prefer to unveil their new bikes on home turf.
BMW Motorrad
BMW is expected to launch nine new bikes for 2019 but it still is not clear whether they would do it at one go or spaced out over the next year.
Like the Italians, the German manufacturers tend to introduce their new bike at Intermot since it is in Germany.
However, models that are sure to be unveiled officially are the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT.
Apart from the Boxers, you could reasonably expect the new S 1000 RR superbike which is said to feature a counter-rotating crankshaft, besides being Euro 5 compliant.
There is also talk of the F 800 GS Adventure making its debut.
Ducati
Ducati have since introduced the updated Scrambler Icon (our Editor Sep Irran rode the bike in Tuscany, Italy last week).
Let’s see, what does that leave us with, then? How about the homologation special Panigale V4 R for the World Superbike Championship? Oh yes, that ought to do it.
Energica
We hope the Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer will launch the roadgoing version of their MotoE World Cup racer.
Harley-Davidson
The Motor Company has unveiled their Touring, CVO and FXDR models a couple of months back, but the prototypes of the Pan America adventure bike, Custom 1250, Streetfighter 975 and LiveWire electric bike may make their appearances.
Honda
Computer rendering of CBR1000RR – Courtesy of MCN
There is a heady expectation for the updated CBR1000RR Fireblade to break covers. If that does happen, it should first appear at the Tokyo Motor Show and EICMA later.
Indian Motorcycles
Time to finally unveil the FTR1200 dirt tracker!
Kawasaki
It has been reported that Kawasaki will unveil their bikes at Intermot without waiting for the Tokyo Motor Show. That may signify that Big Green could have something interesting for the European market.
The updated Ninja ZX-10R superbike will surely be there but the Z400 naked sport bike may be launched.
KTM
KTM fans the world over have been holding their breath for the 390 Adventure and 790 Adventure. KTM may also show off updated models to counter BMW’s foray into variable valve timing technology.
MV Agusta
Milan, the city where EICMA is held is just 30 minutes away from MV Agusta’s HQ at Varese. However, there is no news of new models except for the F3 675 equipped with an Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU).
Moto Guzzi
The V85 TT adventure bike has been revealed very recently but it will be the first opportunity for the public to see it in the metal.
Suzuki
Katana concept at EICMA
Oh yes. Suzuki will be present at Intermot ahead of Tokyo. That ought to set alarm bells ringing of something important. How does the new Katana sound?
There has also been lots of rumors about the Japanese manufacturer working on a turbocharged bike to go up against the Kawasaki Ninja H2.
Or how about something wild like a turbocharged Katana? Ooooh.
Triumph
Triumph will launch the new 1200cc Scrambler of October 24th at Hinckley, UK (we’ll be there for it!), and that means it will be launched after Intermot.
However, there have been hints of a new Rocket III and long-awaited replacements for the Thunderbird and America cruisers.
The Moto2 engined Daytona test mule/demonstrator should make an appearance at Intermot.
Yamaha
The Tenere 700 prototype was unveiled at EICMA 2017 and Yamaha has been testing the bike all over the world ever since. This could very well mean they will launch it this year.
