Ducati Hypermotard Concept
Unsurprisingly, the Italian manufacturers saved their most interesting new machines for the Milan show, including this Hypermotard concept bike from Ducati.
Featuring a 1000cc DS motor, plus beefy 50mm Marzocchi forks, Brembo braking and a `beaky’ style front bodywork section, the Hypermotard could be a competitor to machines like the Aprilia Tuono, or KTM 950 SM.
Ducati are quoting 100bhp from the engine and a dry weight of 175kgs, which adds up to serious fun, but does the styling ring your bell?
Ducati are canvassing opinions from riders before considering full scale production in 2007. So make your views known at www.ducati.com.
Ducati Hypermotard Concept
Unsurprisingly, the Italian manufacturers saved their most interesting new machines for the Milan show, including this Hypermotard concept bike from Ducati.
Featuring a 1000cc DS motor, plus beefy 50mm Marzocchi forks, Brembo braking and a `beaky’ style front bodywork section, the Hypermotard could be a competitor to machines like the Aprilia Tuono, or KTM 950 SM.
Ducati are quoting 100bhp from the engine and a dry weight of 175kgs, which adds up to serious fun, but does the styling ring your bell?
Ducati are canvassing opinions from riders before considering full scale production in 2007. So make your views known at www.ducati.com.
October 2005 UK Bike Stats
New motorcycle and scooter sales dropped by around 5% overall in October, according to latest figures from the MCIA.
The combined registrations so far are about 118,000 units, which is more or less the same as this time in 2004. Supersport sales are pretty flat, adventure type bikes are on the up, whilst sport-touring sales are down, along with scooter sales - despite severe price hikes in the cost of petrol.
It is baffling why the industry seems unable to sell the benefits of scooter ownership to disgruntled motorists paying almost a pound a litre for fuel.
Bike of the Week - Suzuki GSX-R750
At the Plymouth showroom, this 53 plate motorcycles is absolutely pristine. If you are considering a 750 don’t miss this one. Fitted data tool alarm.
GT is offering this bike for only £5,299.00
Year: 2003
Mileage: 5091
Location: Plymouth
Engine: 749cc in-line four, fuel injection, liquid cooled
Power: 141.00hp (102.9kw) at 12500rpm
Torque: 86.00nm (8.8kgf-m or 63.4ft.lbs) at 10500rpm
Dry Weight: 166.0kg
Bike of the Week - Suzuki GSX-R750
At the Plymouth showroom, this 53 plate motorcycles is absolutely pristine. If you are considering a 750 don’t miss this one. Fitted data tool alarm.
GT is offering this bike for only £5,299.00
Year: 2003
Mileage: 5091
Location: Plymouth
Engine: 749cc in-line four, fuel injection, liquid cooled
Power: 141.00hp (102.9kw) at 12500rpm
Torque: 86.00nm (8.8kgf-m or 63.4ft.lbs) at 10500rpm
Dry Weight: 166.0kg
Gus Scott Auction 27.11.05
Here’s the latest on the Gus Scott charity auction, which takes place at Club Amadeus, Northallerton, in Yorkshire, on the 27th November.
The whole motorcycle community has joined together and donated some priceless items to a charity auction in memory of a much-loved friend.
Ian Scott, or Gus as most knew him, was a hugely popular motorcycle racer as well as a well-known journalist. Tragically Gus died in the Senior race of this year’s Isle of Man races, leaving behind his 11-year-old daughter Yasmin.
Gus Scott Auction 27.11.05
Here’s the latest on the Gus Scott charity auction, which takes place at Club Amadeus, Northallerton, in Yorkshire, on the 27th November.
The whole motorcycle community has joined together and donated some priceless items to a charity auction in memory of a much-loved friend.
Ian Scott, or Gus as most knew him, was a hugely popular motorcycle racer as well as a well-known journalist. Tragically Gus died in the Senior race of this year’s Isle of Man races, leaving behind his 11-year-old daughter Yasmin.
