Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled a brand new clothing collection for the autumn/winter season. Inspired by the heritage which encapsulates the spirit of riding, the collection will arrive in stores later this month.
Alongside the ever popular gifts, children’s wear and luggage, the new collection includes two new distinctive clothing ranges, ‘Customisation’ and ‘Restore’.
The Customisation collection allows riders to express their own style – both on and off the bike. The range includes a wide array of hoodies, sweatshirts and tees, like the Custom Biker Hoody, retailing at £60, which mixes the classic riding look with comfort for the autumn and winter months. Highlights also include the Custom Riding Jacket, in buffalo leather, with certified Knox armour and monochrome patches, all for just £325.
The Restore range, which takes its inspiration from day-to-day work wear, is ideal for cold afternoons spent with your bike in the garage. The Axel Tee (£28) and Brock Tee (£28) are among several items featuring vintage motorcycle designs to showcase Triumph’s heritage. The Restore Jacket (£210) offers an alternative to leather riding gear, boasting a coated Bristex outer fabric and a waterproof, windproof and breathable fixed Tritex liner as well as removable CE certified Knox armour.
Also new for the autumn/winter collection is an exciting collaboration with iconic British brand Barbour International. The result of the partnership the Triumph Barbour Jacket, available for both men and women, retailing at £320 and £300 respectively. Embracing the traditional tailoring of waxed cotton, combined with the latest removable D30 armour and innovative reflective piping, the stylish and practical jacket is a perfect addition to your riding wardrobe.
The latest range is available from Triumph’s authorised dealer network now. To see the complete clothing collection online, please visit www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk
Summer may have been a bit of a washout, but Triumph is giving riders one last reason to smile with a special accessories offer. The UK’s leading large-capacity motorcycle manufacturer is offering a clothing and accessory voucher worth £600, valid against the purchase of selected models in its ‘Classics’ range.
Available on some of Triumph’s most popular bikes, the deal is the perfect package for riders who love the classic look, chrome finish and timeless styling of the Bonneville range. The offer, available on bikes registered between 19 August – 30 September, means buyers of a new Bonneville, T100, Newchurch, Spirit or T214 can fully kit out their bike with luggage, riding or casual gear, accessory packages and performance upgrades for less. The voucher is also offered in conjunction with TriStar, Triumph’s competitive PCP financing scheme, making taking to the road on two wheels even easier.
One of the most famous names in motorcycling, the Bonneville is the culmination of over 50 years of heritage, with all the benefits of modern engineering. The iconic, air-cooled parallel twin includes an electronic ignition and fuel injection for better reliability, lower emissions and a more responsive throttle, all framed by a curved top fuel tank and twin rear shocks.
Available now from dealerships nationwide, the entire Triumph range is available via TriStar. Giving riders a simple and affordable way to get their dream bike, the flexible Personal Contract Purchase Finance Product (PCP) programme makes investing in a new model more accessible than ever before. Monthly payments from:
Bonneville – £85 per month
Bonneville Newchurch – £85 per month
Bonneville T100 Black – £89 per month
Bonneville Spirit – £89 per month
Bonneville T100 – £89 per month
Bonneville T214 – £89 per month
Praised for being easy to ride, compact and lightweight, and with lots of low to mid-range power, Ducati’s Scrambler range has potential for a weekend away, as well as cruising the high street.
With a compact seat and no secure strapping points, the Scrambler offers little concession to carrying luggage; its stripped-down retro look doesn’t lend itself to bulky, hard cases either. Discreet, lightweight and easy to fit, the Ventura Bike Pack System offers the ideal solution.
The Ventura system combines the best features of hard and soft luggage: a sturdy rack to hold the load securely, plus a range of lightweight, soft and semi-soft bags that are easy to handle off the bike and can be stashed away when not in use. It adds no extra width to the bike, is much lighter than hard cases and won’t affect the machine’s handling or performance.
The Pack’s unique ‘slide on, ride off’ fitment eliminates the need for unreliable and potentially damaging straps/bungee cords and doesn’t use a fiddly lock and key system, so it’s quick and easy to detach and reattach. When riding solo, the pack sits over the pillion seat keeping the weight closer to the bike’s centre of gravity, for a stable ride. When carrying a passenger simply flip the bag round, so it sits on the rack.
When the journey ends, and for daily/commuting use, both Pack and Rack can be removed in seconds, leaving only the discrete L-Brackets behind. The rider then has the option of fitting a pillion Grab Handle or a Sport Rack, for transporting small loads.
A complete system for the Scrambler, including L-Brackets, Pack Rack and 47-litre Mistral I Pack (as pictured), costs £307- including VAT. Call 01256 704909 or visit www.ventura-bike.co.uk for a full fitment list, and to view the rack and pack options.
As the summer draws to a close Yamaha is gearing up to send it off in style at the Glemseck 101 custom bike event in Germany from 4th to 6th September with a massive Yard Built presence. Motorcycle fans can expect to see a stunning line up of well known Yard Built creations from the world’s best custom builders as well as a few new surprises. Joining the impressive stable of custom machines will be two new builds; one from Rough Crafts of Taiwan and an eagerly anticipated build from Spain’s El Solitario. The excitement doesn’t stop there, as the winners of Yamaha’s European Dealer Built competition will also be revealed.
Yamaha’s Glemseck Yard Built display will showcase a perfect snapshot of the project’s history with every Sport Heritage range motorcycle represented. The it roCkS!bikes SR400 ‘CS_05 Zen’ will be joined by XV950 builds from Marcus Walz and local star Kingston Custom. The XJR gets a star turn out with Yard Built creations from Amsterdam’s Numbnut Motorcycles, Copenhagen’s Wrenchmonkees, Porto’s it roCkS!bikes and the two new builds from Rough Crafts and El Solitario. The VMAX will be presented by another local hero JvB-moto and the stunning ‘Faster Son’ by legendary bike builder Shinya Kimura completes the range representing the XSR700.
Glemseck will be the first time for anyone to see the Rough Crafts XJR1300, created by master builder Winston Yeh. A worthy addition to the Yard Built line up, The Yard Built XJR1300 ‘Guerilla Four’ has the Rough Crafts signature style, a sleek, stripped back creation with custom black paint.
Breaking cover for the first time alongside the Rough Crafts creation is the first collaboration with Yamaha by Spanish builder El Solitario. The Yard Built XJR1300 ‘Big Bad Wolf’ is unlike anything the custom house has ever built before, a blue printed, race tuned speed machine aiming to take victory in the Glemseck sprint races.
Display of the New Yard Built XJR1300’s ‘Guerilla Four’ by Rough Crafts and ‘Big Bad Wolf’ by El Solitario
All of Yamaha’s Yard Built creations have been built for ‘go’ as well as ‘show’ and Glemseck is the perfect opportunity to prove this. In true ‘Faster Sons’ spirit a number of the bikes will be ridden hard and fast aiming for glory in the Glemseck sprint races. El Solitario and Rough Crafts’ Winston Yeh will line up on their XJR creations, ‘Big Bad Wolf’ and ‘Guerilla Four’, Yamaha Motor Europe’s Shun Miyazawa is ready for battle on Shinya Kimura’s XSR700 ‘Faster Son’ and JvB-moto’s Jens vom Brauck will be taking on the competition on the monster VMAX ‘Infrared’.
European Yamaha Yard Built Dealer Contest
The incredible line up of Yard Built machines won’t be the only bikes stealing the spotlight at Glemseck, as the four finalists from the Yamaha Dealer Built competition will be present. Inspired by the creations of the pro-builders, Yamaha dealerships from across Europe have been busy all summer building their own Yard Built creations from the Sport Heritage range with amazing results.
Well over ten thousand bike fans from across Europe cast their votes on the 41 Dealer Built bikes entered to help choose the four category winners. As a result the winning SR400, XJR1300, XV950 and VMAX custom will be revealed in all their glory at Glemseck to take their place alongside the world’s best custom machines.
Yamaha My Garage APP
Bike fans attending Glemseck will have the unique opportunity to be the first to try out Yamaha’s new Sport Heritage mobile application: My Garage. Ipads will be available at the Yard Built area to explore the virtual Sport Heritage world and play with it. Through the My Garage app you can virtually build your Sport Heritage bike in 3D with the Yamaha Genuine Parts available, creating your own custom garage where you can share your dream bike with your friends. Once you’ve built the perfect machine and are ready to ride, simply send the spec directly to your dealer and see your dream come to life!
You can download My Garage app for free in your official on-line store (AppStore and GooglePlay)
New for summer 2015, the Blue-Line is a special edition of the Peugeot Metropolis 3-wheel scooter.
Its distinctive two-tone bodywork is inspired by the latest automotive colour trends and is enhanced by machined black wheels with blue detailing and a dual-texture sport seat, highlighted with blue stitching. The Blue-Line also gets a low-profile smoked sport windscreen and black engine casing.
Power is supplied by Peugeot’s new 400i Low Friction Engine, which is quiet, smooth and delivers excellent fuel economy. The two front wheels tilt when cornering, so the Metropolis corners and steers like a motorcycle, but with three tyres gripping the road, it is reassuringly stable, whatever the conditions. Riders can lock the Metropolis upright at the push of a button, for improved stability in slow-moving/stationary traffic, at the petrol pumps and for ease when pushing it into a parking space.
Synchro Braking links the twin 200mm front disc brakes and 240mm rear for powerful and controlled stopping. Tyre pressure monitors, with a real time display in the dashboard, are included as standard.
Other technical features include an electronic key-less ignition that is recognised within 1.5 m of the Metropolis and an electric parking brake, operated by a switch located in the centre of the handlebars. Bright daytime LED running lights feature between the front wheels.
Twin storage bays located beneath the seat and boot can be independently opened remotely using buttons on the dashboard and there is a 12-volt power socket in the glove box. The multi-position windscreen can be adjusted without tools.
The Peugeot Metropolis Blue-Line is an A2 category motorcycle but can be ridden on a car licence by drivers who passed their test before 19 January 2013. It sells for £7199- on the road and is covered by a two year unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty. For details visit peugeotscooters.co.uk
Woven from 100% washed cotton for natural comfort and flexibility, Vespa’s latest Summer Colours range of Polo Shirts for men and women are perfect to wear under a riding jacket and for making a statement on the street.
They come in the traditional single-colour design, with contrasting colours on the underside of the collar and side vents, plus a subtle Vespa logo on the chest.
The men’s version comes in S-XL, in azure/purple and white/azure; the women’s in white/purple and Bordeaux/azure, also in S-XL. Both are available at £35.99 including VAT. Children’s polo shirts are available in white/azure, sizes 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10 for £29.99.
Perfect for the more casual and relaxed days out, Summer Colours T-Shirts are made from 100% combed cotton and come with a contrasting water-pigment printed Vespa logo on the front.
They also come in men’s and women’s cuts, sizes S-XL. The chaps can choose from Bordeaux, Azure and Purple colour ways, the girls get Green, Pink and Purple. Both are priced £22.99 including VAT. The kids can choose from azure/green and green/purple in sizes 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10 for £17.99.
For further information, contact your nearest Vespa dealer via the dealer locator at www.uk.vespa.com.
For the second year in a row, Triumph, the UK’s leading large-capacity motorcycle manufacturer, will once again partner with The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) for its global programme of fundraising rideouts. Taking place in over 400 cities around the world, groups of riders, on all makes and models, will dress dapper and tour the town – all in the name of prostate cancer.
A global phenomenon founded by a group of Australian friends in 2012, the DGR aims to offset the downbeat perception often linked to motorcyclists, while raising money for a hugely worthwhile cause. It’s all about scramblers, café racers, classic-styled bikes and bobbers, as well as the charming chaps and chapesses that own them. What’s important is having a great ride, conveying our class and raising awareness of a disease that kills one gentlemen every hour somewhere in the world.
Mark Hawwa, founder of the DGR, comments: “I wanted to bring together the classic custom scene with some simple criteria – dress like a gentleman, wear open-face lids so we can smile at each other politely and ride a bike with appropriate character.
“Our first focus was on fun, but we also wanted to break the stereotypes that society associates with men on bikes. Since our first event in 2013, we’ve raised a huge amount for prostate cancer charities and now host annual rideouts in 38 countries across the globe.”
“This year, we’re hoping for an even bigger and better event – something the ongoing support of Triumph Motorcycles will help us to achieve. Triumph is the perfect partner for us, not only because they are an authentic iconic motorcycle brand, but they are approachable, accessible and completely committed to enjoying the ride.”
Director of sales and marketing for Triumph, Paul Stroud, commented: “The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a fantastic activity for us to support, based on riding bikes with friends and enjoying the camaraderie that this brings. Raising money for such a worthwhile cause, on a global basis, only adds to the reasons why we were so keen to be involved.”
Registration for this year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is open now. For further information or to book your place, please visit www.triumph.co.uk or www.gentlemansride.com
The new 2015 Multistrada 1200 S D|air is now available to order from Ducati dealers throughout the UK.
The new Multistrada 1200 S D|air is a milestone in terms of technological innovation and riding enjoyment complementing the other ‘as-standard’ bike safety features. The intelligent vehicle-integrated system is wireless-connected to the Dainese-made Ducati Apparel D|air airbag jacket. The Multistrada D|air system analyses the data, inflating the jacket airbags (rider and passenger) in just 45 milliseconds, considerably reducing the risk of impact-related injuries. The Multistrada 1200 S D|air has TÜV SÜD certification issued by the authoritative German body responsible for wearable airbag standards.
The Multistrada 1200 S D|air was recently awarded the prestigious Professor Ferdinand Porsche award for technological innovation by the Vienna University of Technology. This is the first time a motorcycle has won the sought-after award, which celebrates engineering excellence in the European automotive industry.
The D|air system adds to a motorcycle that already brims with electronic technology. For example, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) dynamically measures roll and pitch angles as well as the acceleration on three axis; with this information, the Bosch IMU enables Cornering ABS, Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL) Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and interacts with the semi-active Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evolution control system featured on the Multistrada 1200 S. The bike also features the first motorcycle engine with variable timing of both the intake and exhaust camshafts, named Ducati Testastretta DVT, Desmodromic Variable Timing.
The 2015 version of the Multistrada 1200 S D|air is available from dealers with an RRP of £16,190 and is offered with Ducati TriOptions finance from £195 per month.
Last weekend, 2 August, the global charity auction of an iconic Triumph Scrambler ridden by action hero Chris Pratt in Jurassic World closed after ten days and 90 bids.
The bespoke bike, which was featured racing alongside Raptors in this summer’s blockbuster is a one-off piece of movie history and raised $43,752 or £28,000 in aid of those battling Prostate Cancer, via Triumph’s official charity partner The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.
The bike’s new owner joins a very exclusive club as just 3 bikes were made for the filming of Jurassic World, with the other 2 owned by Chris Pratt and Triumph.
The Scrambler is based on the brand’s iconic Bonneville model, combining classic off-road influences with the Hinckley firm’s signature twin cylinder, 865cc engine. Triumph is a long-standing partner to Hollywood films, and superstars from Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando and more recently Bradley Cooper, George Clooney and Ryan Reynolds.
Customise a Ducati suit by modifying its colours and adding logos and texts with just one click. The new website Ducatisumisura (www.ducatisumisura.com) is online. The site of the iconic Bologna motorcycle manufacturer dedicated to the ‘SuMisura’ (i.e. custom made) project was born in collaboration with Dainese to satisfy requests for personalising Ducati suits.
Ducatisumisura.com offers the possibility to create an online sketch of one’s perfect suit: the website has all the instructions to fine-tune the suit and a configurator that lets the user personalize the chosen model. Once the sketch is complete it can be printed, saved and sent to a trusted dealership that will order the suit created by the client.
At Ducatisumisura.com four models of suits can be chosen from: Ducati Corse C2 Racing suit, D|air® racing Ducati Corse Racing suit, Ducati Corse Lady Racing suit and the Ducati Corse C2 Two-piece suit.
For those who don’t wear standard sizes, they can find the “custom made” section on the new website where they can make an appointment with a Ducati dealer who will take their measurements and finalise all aspects of the suit.
The website is translated into seven languages and is optimised for use on any type of screen, from computers to all hand-held devices.
There’s a world to explore as well as the Ducati Scrambler way of life in the new Ducati brand’s collection of T-shirts, travel bags and knapsacks. The collection of outdoor and casual T-shirts is ideal for the summer season
There are nine different Ducati Scrambler T-shirts in the collection for men; colour schemes range from high contrasts to solid colours, from melange grey to yellow and optical white. There are three different T-shirts for women in ivory, optical white and black. Two of the women’s T-shirt models are made in viscose while the third is in malfilé cotton. Each T-shirt in the women’s collection has designs both on the front and the back, printed with water-based dyes or plastisol, sometimes even with glitter.
Summer road trips by bike lack a certain something if the right bag – a faithful companion on all the best road trips – is missing. The Ducati Scrambler travel accessories collection includes a wide range of bags such as the Messenger as well as saddle bags and tank bags.
The waterproof bags come in either brown or dark green in colour to underline their outdoor character, but the Ducati Scrambler travel bags are above all practical. The set of Urban Enduro watertight saddle bags made with a plastic tarpaulin material, is resistant, versatile and ideal for daily motorcycle use. The set of Classic saddle bags in eco leather and fabric is more vintage in style while the Full Throttle side panniers are made of thermoformed plastic, minimalist in style but not in capacity. Then there’s the tarpaulin Urban Enduro bag which can be fitted to the passenger seat. Last but not least is the magnetic Urban Enduro tank bag which is easy to install thanks to magnets on its underside and it’s safe to use even in the rain as it is a waterproof accessory with a ten litre capacity – the same as a briefcase.
No trip is complete without the new Utah picnic rug made of 100% cotton with a tartan design. Conceived for those who want to live close to nature, the Utah rug is yellow and black, purposefully designed to be reminiscent of the Ducati Scrambler. Furthermore it’s extremely light, compact and easy to carry. When taking to the road with Ducati Scrambler apparel and travel accessories, the trip immediately gains a certain sense of adventure and fun as well as full comfort.
The Moto Guzzi Open House is back. September on the banks of Lake Como will once again by coloured by a love for Guzzi this year. The most attractive brand in the history of the motorcycle, and one of the most venerated in the world, opens the doors of the iconic plant at Via Parodi in Mandello where all Guzzis have been born since 1921 to host, as has become tradition, motorcyclists and enthusiasts from all over the world.
This summer’s end weekend – from Friday the 11th to Sunday the 13th of September – will bring motorcyclists and their families the unforgettable colours of Lake Como, on the eastern banks of the Lecco branch, and a must-attend event for anyone who has Moto Guzzi in their heart.
As has become customary, it will be three days of travelling, friendship and love for the Italian bikes, a chance to meet up with old friends again and to rediscover the hospitality of Moto Guzzi and the city of Mandello del Lario. The mid-September weekend is the perfect time to get back on the road toward one of the most important locations symbolic of two wheels, travelling routes that are ideal for motorcyclists surrounded by the spectacular pre-Alps dominated by the majestic Grigna.
For the 2015 Open House Moto Guzzi has prepared a full programme that includes free guided visits to the Museum and the production lines, road tests of the latest Moto Guzzis, and a spectacular shop right in the heart of the Larian factory. In addition to the latest new garments and valuable merchandising, all with the Moto Guzzi label, during the weekend the exclusive celebratory “The Clan” helmets which proudly indicate belonging to a truly elite club in global motorcycling will be available for purchase.
The great Open House Moto Guzzi 2015 will begin on Friday, 11 September, at 3:00PM with the opening of the Museum and the Shop.
On Saturday the 12th of September the programme will already be in full swing. Beginning from 9:30AM visitors will also be able to tour the production lines, engine assembly where the legendary Guzzi twin cylinders come to life, and the historic Wind Tunnel.
The display of the Moto Guzzi range is the prologue to road tests (sign-ups on site) of the Moto Guzzi V7, the powerful California 1400 bikes and the latest arrivals: the luxurious Eldorado and the aggressive Audace. Motorcycles assembled by hand at Mandello, the extraordinary synthesis between the highest possible attention to building and the absolute best in cutting-edge technology. The rich catalogue of Moto Guzzi accessories will have its own dedicated exhibit space. The hundreds of exclusive and guaranteed Moto Guzzi parts allow owners to fully personalise their twin cylinders from Mandello, giving every Guzzista the chance to own a unique bike, perfectly tailored to suit his or her personality.
The Clan, the official Moto Guzzi community, will have its own space to welcome the owners of a Made in Mandello bike and to offer them the chance to join the community. For those registered there will be exclusive benefits such as dedicated test rides, personalised visits to the Museum and the plant and the chance to have a free check-up done on their Guzzis right there in the Mandello workshop.
The programme will continue in full swing until the afternoon of Sunday the 13th of September when with the last tour of the plant scheduled for 5:30PM, it will be time to bid one another farewell and the Guzzisti will get back on the road home.
THE PLACES OF THE MOTO GUZZI LEGEND AND PASSION
MUSEUM
This area houses more than 150 models which make up the history of the Mandello Eagle, an extraordinary path that goes all the way back to the roots of the Moto Guzzi legend.
Factory bikes, racing bikes, prototypes and engines are accompanied by an exceptional collection of photographs and never before seen documents.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY LINE
This is the area of the plant where the legendary twin cylinder engines are assembled by hand, one by one. Here a unique powerplant was born and made history with its exclusive architecture that marked the history of Moto Guzzi and the motorcycling world.
MOTORCYCLE ASSEMBLY LINE
Here is where the Moto Guzzi bikes take shape. Here the finished twin cylinder meets the motorcycle that will accompany it for the rest of its life. On the line visitors will be able to follow, step after step, operation after operation, the birth of that jewel of technology and fine Italian manufacturing that each Moto Guzzi has represented for more than 90 years.
WIND TUNNEL
Opened in the Mandello del Lario plant in 1950, this was the first example of a wind tunnel for aerodynamic motorcycle testing. A uniquely charming place, today it is the scene of a technological first and a glorious history that only a Moto Guzzi can possess.
TEST RIDES
This is a chance not to be missed for any motorcycle enthusiast: the opportunity to test the new Moto Guzzi machines, right here in the place where they were born, on the extremely charming roads that run along Lake Como.
The test bikes also include the magnificent California 1400, driven by the most powerful V-twin ever manufactured in Europe, the brand new Eldorado and Audace and the complete range of the best seller V7.
The Land of Joy is back in Bologna once again to add some fun to the Ducati Scrambler’s first birthday. This time, the thousand-plus Ducati employees were greeted by an authentic circus with music, entertainment and an actual merry-go-round with, in place of the horses, the four versions of the Ducati Scrambler.
A year after it was unveiled in a world exclusive for the staff, the new Ducati Scrambler brand decided to celebrate the first year of the new bike together with everyone who works at the Bologna base. The mood is even more festive thanks to the record-breaking figures recorded: 9000 Ducati Scramblers were sold throughout the world during the first six months of 2015.
The Ducati Scrambler’s first birthday party took place on 24 July within the Bologna plant, right in front of the main entrance where staff were welcomed by the distinctive yellow container standing on a large green lawn that was fenced off by 80 bales of straw and featured all the signs of a real circus atmosphere.
The guests of honour at the party, in addition to the Icon, Classic, Full Throttle and Urban Enduro versions, were the eight most representative Ducati Scrambler specials. Designed by Radikal Chopper, Mr. Martini, Deus, Officine Mermaid, Holographic Hammer, Fred Krugger and Vibrazioni Art Design, they were there to welcome the staff who enjoyed challenging each other at the punchball, playing darts or simply taking in the exhilarating atmosphere of the Land of Joy. There was also the opportunity for some tasty street food thanks to the presence of the stylish “Furgoncino” street food van from Pesaro.
The legendary tyre from the PHANTOM™ Pirelli line has been chosen to equip the new twin-cylinder Sport Heritage bike from the tuning fork company in 120/70 R17 TL 58V front and 180/55 R17 TL 73V rear sizes
Starting from August, PHANTOM™ Sportscomp it is also available in the same sizes, with (W) speed index to respond to the trend of customization and personalization of motorcycles
Milan (Italy), 24 July 2015 – The legendary Pirelli PHANTOM™ Sportscomp was chosen by Yamaha as original equipment tyres for the XSR700, the new twin-cylinder Sport Heritage bike from the three tuning forks company, in 120/70 R17 front and 180/55 R17 rear sizes.
Chosen due to the characteristics of excellence offered by the PHANTOM™ Sportscomp that, as the new Yamaha XSR700, is a perfect mix of vintage looks and contemporary technology.
Among the strengths of this tyre we may include the easy handling and changes in direction, the stable and predictable behaviour under acceleration and braking, the high capacity of power transmission to the ground and the regular wear combined to excellent mileage.
In addition to the set 120/70 R17 TL 58V front and 180/55 R17 TL 73V rear as original equipment of the Yamaha XSR700, the Sportscomp range is available in 100/90 – 18 front and 150/70 R17 rear sizes and, starting from August, in the same sizes supplied to the Yamaha XSR700 but with (W) speed index that allows its use for customization and personalisation in the classic/vintage style of all sport and naked bikes requiring a speed index in brackets.
PHANTOM™ brand is one of the motorcycle longest and most successful range of Pirelli. Launched in the late 70s, at the time it was dedicated to the big supersport and high performance bikes. Throughout the course of the ‘80 the PHANTOM™ range played the role as standard-bearer of the Pirelli production in all motorcycle applications on the road, extending from the Supertouring segment, to the Supersport up to the “Sportscomp”.
This product was a radical innovation in the history of the Pirelli tyres for motorcycles, bringing the maximum speed limit from 230 to 240 kph and allowing performance levels truly superior compared to the technologies in use in 1985.
With the new millennium Pirelli has radically revised the PHANTOM™ Sportscomp, adding to the sporty pedigree of the Sportscomp the charm and timeless style, thereby creating a Sport Classic line within the Supersport segment.
In line with the Sport Classic philosophy, PHANTOM™ Sportscomp combines the historical tread pattern design of the PHANTOM™ line with the modern technology of the latest high performance tyres.
At a structure level PHANTOM™ Sportscomp uses a steel belt disposed at zero degrees of inclination with respect to the running direction of the tyre. Such a structural element, associated with one or more radial carcass plies of light and durable rayon, guarantees handling and grip even at high speeds. The result is high stability, uniformity in terms of contact area, and being able to optimize the contact patch at the different lean angles on the road.
To better suit the modern needs of road riding, Pirelli has adopted development philosophies which aim to obtain a more “rounded” profile for both front and rear tyres, compared to the more “flat” one of the previous generations tyres. Moreover, thanks to the combined design of the front and rear tyre profiles, PHANTOM™ Sportscomp helps corner approach, holding a line, potential for greater acceleration on corner exit and an improved precision.
As regards the tread pattern, the PHANTOM™ Sportscomp presents a wavy longitudinal groove on both front and rear tyres which promotes fast water drainage, providing confident grip in wet conditions. The tyre has a sportier image with the characteristic “semi-slick” design.
Finally, the compounds used have a high silica percentage which ensures grip in the wet and especially a fast warm up, with a confidence inspiring grip factor on cold or wet tarmac
Ducati UK continues to set records with year to date sales in the UK up 36% versus 2014 at nearly 2,200 motorcycles – the best ever first half sales for the company in the UK. The second quarter was also a best ever, up 50% at over 1500 sales and June itself was confirmed as the best month for sales in the history of Ducati in the UK with more than 550 registrations.
Sales records continue to topple in 2015 with March and May being the second and third best sales months ever in the UK and follow an unprecedented level of new model introductions. First to arrive this year was the new Scrambler family, followed quickly by the new 1299 Panigale and the all-new Multistrada 1200 DVT. The limited edition Diavel Titanium and Monster Stripe versions have also contributed to this result.
Tim Maccabee, Managing Director, explained “it’s very pleasing to see our Dealerships deliver such strong results, following on from a record breaking year in 2014. Top selling family so far this year has been the Scrambler which we have seen attract new customers to our brand but has also had widespread interest even outside of the Motorcycle world. Second best-selling family has been the Panigale with over 500 sales including the completely new 1299 models which have attracted excellent comments from press and customers alike. The all-new Multistrada is third best seller, even though we only received the bike in volume from May and we continue to deliver bikes to satisfy customer demand on both this, and the Scrambler families.”
Yamaha’s Sport Heritage bike building philosophy continues to move forward and evolve. Sharing its strong belief in respecting the iconic styles and designs of Yamaha motorcycles of the past, whilst intending to push the boundaries of motorcycle technology to create amazing bikes with real character that never compromise on riding ability. Yamaha called this new philosophy ‘Faster Sons’, a name that tips its hat in respect to the bikes that came before, whilst also showing pride in the faster sons of today and tomorrow, because above all, we love to ride.
To give tangible proof of this philosophy Yamaha chose to work with legendary Los Angeles based Japanese bike builder Shinya Kimura. Kimura’s shared vision of the Faster Sons philosophy led to a collaboration to produce the ‘Faster Son’, a tangible, real world concept motorcycle that embodied both Yamaha and Kimura’s belief in blending retro style with modern technology.
Design Inspiration
Building on the success of this collaboration, Yamaha is now launching the first production motorcycle that lives and breathes the Faster Sons philosophy. The all-new XSR700 takes its place as the latest model to join the Sport Heritage range, a casual, retro styled street bike that pays tribute to the iconic Yamaha XS650, a pure masterpiece of Yamaha simplistic design that still inspires today.
Underneath the super cool styling beats the heart of Yamaha’s latest technologies, the XSR700 delivers on the promise of the collaboration between Yamaha and Kimura with its perfect mix of timeless style, modern technology and emotional riding experience.
The XSR700 is a feast for the senses; its style is enhanced with a number of high quality parts to complete its look. Riders can enjoy an authentic retro feeling with the two-texture leather seat unit sitting on an easily customizable bolt on rear sub-frame. An old school style headlight and fastening stay sets it off at the front, and an aluminium tank unit reminds the rider they’re sitting on a Faster Sons machine. With a wet weight of just 186kg the XSR700 is the first of its kind, a modern day entry-level icon to style up the riding life of both new and experienced riders.
A period style speedometer sits between the wide tapered back handlebars, which offer a casual & upright riding position for its rider and a trick mesh cover on the side keeps all the high tech electronics under wraps. Use of quality metal materials such as aluminium on several components, including the front fender stay and radiator cover also work to complement the overall retro feel. A short stubby rear muffler provides the right soundtrack and Pirelli Phantom tyres front and rear not only look the part with an authentic pattern, but also do the job to keep the rider connected to the road.
The Ride
It’s not just in looks where the XSR700 delivers; the beating heart of the machine is Yamaha’s class leading 700cc inline 2-cylinder engine. Having powered several of Yamaha’s latest class leading motorcycles to huge success across Europe, the 700cc power plant was a natural choice for the XSR700. Built on the special ‘crossplane philosophy’ the perky motor kicks out a linear, deep torque for not just outstanding acceleration, but smiles in every gear. The uneven firing interval and 270-degree crank ensures a strong sensation of acceleration and outstanding traction, while maintaining continuous smooth & exciting power delivery till high rpm.
Power is of course nothing without control and the XSR700 excels in the handling department with a compact, lightweight chassis for remarkable agility and rideability and a short 530mm swing arm for further control. This combination of engine and chassis ensures the XSR700 is not just the perfect ride for new motorcyclists with the added benefit of ABS as standard, but also a massive dose of fun for more experienced riders.
This combination of engine and chassis ensures the XSR700 is not just the perfect ride for new motorcyclists but also a massive dose of fun for more experienced riders.
The rear suspension is a clever link-type Monocross system featuring a horizontal shock mounted directly to the engine’s crankcase, not only saving space to keep a clean look at the rear but also improving chassis performance.
The modern technology complementing the retro style continues with lightweight 10-spoke aluminium wheels and stopping power courtesy of 282mm wavy discs and 4-pot calipers at the front.
The XSR700 is the first bike of its kind to hit the market from Yamaha that truly delivers the complete Sport Heritage lifestyle, combining everything that is cool and inspiring from the old school custom motorcycle scene with all the latest technology to ensure maximum riding fun.
Accessories
Giving riders the opportunity to express their individual personal touch on the bike is one of the most important values for Yamaha’s Sport Heritage range motorcycles. The XSR700 follows this vision to offer maximum personalization possibilities for every rider, so very wide range of XSR700 accessories are available from the genuine options catalogue. This ensures owners can take the look of their ride even further and take advantage of the easily customizable nature of the bike to personalize their machines. In addition, several globally famous professional custom builders who fell in love with XSR700 concept have been already tasked to work on producing “Yard Built” custom bolt on parts, which will be introduced later this year.
Apparel
To make sure riders can fully immerse themselves in the scene, Yamaha is also creating a full ‘Faster Sons’ apparel range. The range will include super cool leather riding jackets, Sport Heritage gloves and helmets and a host of other items of clothing perfect for both a Sunday morning ride out for coffee or a summer trip to the mecca of custom bike scenes, the Wheels & Waves festival in Biarritz, France.
Highlights
* Two-texture leather seat
* Aluminium retro fuel tank
* Aluminium fender
* Aluminium headlight bracket
* Wide tapered back handlebars
* Mesh side panels
* Stubby rear muffler
* Embroidered seat logo
* Wide range of customization accessories
Chassis highlights
* Compact, lightweight chassis
* Short 530mm swing-arm
* Easily customizable, bolt-on rear sub-frame
* Rear Monocross horizontal shock system
* Standard with ABS
Engine highlights
* 700cc inline 2-cylinder engine
* Crossplane engine design philosophy
* Deep linear torque
* 270-degree crank for strong acceleration and traction
On 23rd July Triumph Motorcycles will auction the iconic Scrambler ridden by action hero Chris Pratt in the global summer blockbuster Jurassic World. The bespoke bike, featured racing alongside Raptors in the film will be sold by eBay to the highest bidder, with the proceeds going to Triumph’s nominated fundraising partner, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Three Scramblers were customised for the film. One was presented to Chris Pratt as a gift after filming, the second is displayed at Triumph’s headquarters in the UK and a third is up for auction. This incredible once in a life time opportunity gives motorcycle collectors and Jurassic World enthusiasts alike the chance to experience the incomparable ride a Triumph provides while owning a piece of rare and authentic piece of cinematic memorabilia.
The Scrambler is based on the brand’s iconic Bonneville model, combining classic off-road influences with the Hinckley firm’s signature twin cylinder, 865cc engine. Triumph has been a long-standing favourite of Hollywood superstars past and present including; Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando and more recently Bradley Cooper, George Clooney and Ryan Reynolds.
View Chris Pratt’s Jurassic World Diaries, in which he rides the Scrambler which will be auctioned.
The auction will go live on eBay at 7pm GMT on Thursday 23rd July and will be live for ten days only. A certificate of authenticity will be included in the purchase.
Money raised by the auction will go to The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, an annual motorcycle event that takes place in cities around the world on the last Sunday in September. Celebrating dapper style, classic motorcycles and the fun of riding with friends, the event is held to raise funds to help research into beating prostate cancer. Now in its fourth year, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has raised $2million for global medical research and this year hopes to raise over $3.M through events in over 80 countries around the world.
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The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a classic style motorcycle ride that raises money for global Prostate Cancer research. Gentlefolk don their finest dapper and ride their bikes through the heart of their city in organised rides. In 2015 the ride will take place in over 350 cities across 75 countries with more than 30,000 participants. The
Ducati launches its Ride a Song contest and asks competition participants to propose the ideal motorcycle vacation paired with great music. The best “road trip” wins a Multistrada Experience, an exclusive opportunity to ride the new Multistrada 1200, and the chance to share this exciting experience with two friends.
The Ride a Song contest arises from the partnership between Ducati and Spotify, the on-demand music streaming service, where the Italian manufacturer is the first motorcycle brand to open an account. On-air from July to the end of September 2015, Ride a Song asks participants to choose the perfect song for their dream motorcycle ride and add it to the Ducati playlist already on the musical platform. Participants are then asked to describe their dream motorcycle vacation, share the song they have chosen on Facebook and tag two friends they would like to take on their Multistrada Experience if they win.
All of the songs nominated in the Ride a Song contest will become part of the Spotify Ducati playlist, which can be found at play.spotify.com/user/ducati_motor/; a fun and innovative way to listen to Ducati riders’ favourite music.
Full details regarding Ride a Song contest participation can be found at rideasong.ducati.com.
The all new Multistrada features the innovative Ducati Multimedia system which allows your smart phone to automatically connect via Bluetooth; showing the caller name or the title of the music track on the dashboard. To arrange a test ride at UK dealers visit the dealer locator on www.ducatiuk.com
Ducati UK is pleased to announce the launch of the 2015 Ducati ‘Speciale’ Challenge, a competition to find the best modified Ducati in the UK.
Ducati has always been synonymous with performance and design and most Ducati customers modify their bike in some way using the extensive array of Ducati Performance accessories available. To celebrate some of the best examples of self-expression by UK Ducatisti, Ducati UK will invite six finalists to display their bikes at the Silverstone round of the British Superbikes Championship on the 3rd and 4th October. Here a panel of judges led by Tim Maccabee, Managing Director of Ducati UK will jointly select the winner and runner up before awarding the trophies at the hospitality unit.
The winner of the Challenge will receive a bespoke trophy by designer Dan Taylor, £1000 worth of Ducati Performance vouchers and a 2016 season pass for two for Ducati hospitality at selected BSB rounds. The runner up will also receive a bespoke trophy and £500 worth of Ducati Performance vouchers. The remaining four finalists will each receive a £250 Ducati Performance voucher.
The bikes will be displayed outside the Ducati UK hospitality unit in the main Silverstone paddock where the race day crowd will have chance to view the final entries. The finalists and a guest will also have the opportunity to enjoy Ducati hospitality throughout the weekend.
To take part in the competition, please email your entries to reception@ducatiuk.com with images and a description of modifications made. The deadline for entries will be the 1st September with the finalists announced on the 14th September.
All Ducati Performance vouchers are to a value including VAT and can only be redeemed by purchasing official Ducati accessories and/or apparel from an official UK Ducati dealer. By entering the competition entrants agree to their names and bike images being posted on the ducatiuk.com website, Facebook and other social media channels. For full terms and conditions email reception@ducatiuk.com
Triumph Motorcycles confirms new land speed record attempt in August 2015
TT legend and adrenaline junkie Guy Martin confirmed as pilot for the Triumph world record attempt
The Triumph Rocket III Streamliner is powered by two 2.3 litre Triumph Rocket III engines, producing 1,000 bhp
Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) world record attempt to take place at the Bonneville Speedway, Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah – 23-27 August 2015
Triumph, the iconic British motorbike brand, has confirmed its intention to break the motorcycle land speed record at the salt flats of Bonneville, USA, in August 2015. While the current record stands at 376.363 mph, the Triumph team is aiming to surpass that over the measured mile.
Piloting the purpose built 1,000 bhp Triumph Rocket Streamliner, will be Isle of Man TT racer, truck mechanic and TV presenter Guy Martin. Well known for his love of speed, Guy is relishing the prospect of bringing the land speed record back to Triumph – and the UK – after an absence of 45 years.
Triumph has a long legacy of smashing the land speed record and held the title of ‘World’s Fastest Motorcycle’ from 1955 to 1970 with the exception of a brief 33 day period. The record-breaking Triumph Streamliners which included: Devil’s Arrow, Texas Cee-gar, Dudek Streamliner and Gyronaut X1, the former achieving a top speed of 245.667 mph (395.28 km/h). Today’s bar, held by Rocky Robinson since 2010 riding the Top Oil-Ack Attack streamliner, sits at 376.363 mph (605.697 km/h).
The 2015 Triumph Rocket Streamliner features a carbon Kevlar monocoque construction with two turbocharged Triumph Rocket III engines producing a combined 1,000 bhp at 9,000 rpm. The motorcycle is 25.5 feet long, 2 feet wide and 3 feet tall. Powered by methanol fuel, the bike is competing in the Division C (streamlined motorcycle) category.
The iconic Bonneville name was conceived following Johnny Allen’s land-speed record runs at the Salt Flats in September 1955, when he reached the record breaking speed of 193.72 mph. The first T120 Bonneville model was unveiled at the Earls Court Bike Show and went on sale in 1959.
With final testing scheduled at the Bonneville Salt Flats in mid-July, the record attempt will take place 23-27 August 2015.
To follow the progress of the world land speed record attempt, please visit Triumph.co.uk
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