A Motoblog.it reader captured a blurry image of what appears to be an Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory undergoing validation testing near the factory in Noale. In keeping with the Factory tradition, this bike appears to gain Ohlins suspension and ugly … Continued
Two weeks ago, we showed you the first pictures of Husqvarna’s new 900cc streetbike motor. Now, here’s video of it. The parallel-twin is heavily based on that of the BMW F800GS and will debut in a performance-oriented adventure tourer at … Continued
This is the 900cc parallel-twin that will power Husqvarna’s first adventurer tourer. Very closely based on the 798cc engine of the BMW F800GS, Husqvarna has not only increased the capacity for more top-end power and stronger low-end torque, but redesigned … Continued
Look at this spy photo of the Aprilia Caponord 1200 from Motociclismo and compare it to the shot of the Dorsoduro 1200 below. Same frame, same rear sets, same subframe, same engine, same forks, same brakes, same bars, same mirrors, … Continued
Speaking at the launch of the BMW K1600GT/L in South Africa last week, BMW Motorrad VP Hermann Bohrer revealed the existence of a forthcoming adventure tourer from the company’s Italian dirt bike brand, plus two maxi scooters believed to draw … Continued
Traveling to EICMA last week to research their 2011 purchasing, the guys from London’s Urban Rider also took the time to put together a list of what they though was the coolest new riding gear at the show.
Equipped with the same Kymco-made single-cyinder and concentric gearbox output shaft/swingarm pivot as the BMW G450X, these new Husqvarnas are sort of an Italian supermoto based on a German dirt bike. The SMR449 and 511 are more than just slick … Continued