Gizmag (New Atlas) web site has 161 pictures from the EICMA show. Lots of new and classic motorcycles. The models sitting on the bikes are pretty too.
Category: New Models
Moto Guzzi V7 Models at the EICMA Show
Moto Guzzi has announced updates to the V7 models at the EICMA show. They are designated VIII for third generation. The horsepower has increased 10% to 52 hp @ 6,200 rpm and 44 lb-ft of torque @ 4,900 rpm. For comparison the V9 Roamer claims 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm and 46 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm. Wheelbase for the V7II is 57.6 in., and for the Roamer wheelbase is 57.7 in. Rake for both V7 and V9 is 26.4 degrees, with 3.7 in. trail for the V7 and 4.9 in. trail for the V9.
Seat height for the V7 has been reduced to 27.2 in. (from 31.4 in.).
I like the old school look of the V7 III Special, pictured above.
http://ridermagazine.com/2016/11/08/2017-moto-guzzi-v7-iii-lineup-first-look-review/
Scrambler Redux at 2016 EICMA
New models introduced by BMW, Ducati, and Triumph at the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show. Like them all, but the BMW really catches my eye. BMW is putting out some nice R9T-based models, hope the company resurrects the 1982-1984 R80ST. There’s also the new Husqvarna 401’s, one variant is a scrambler.
BMW, Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki showed small displacement (250-300 cc) rally-styled ATV motorcycles. Honda also displayed a 750 cc adventure scooter. Wonder if the seat height is compact people friendly?
Indian Flat Track Racer
Indian seems to be on a roll:
http://www.cycleworld.com/indian-scout-ftr750-flat-track-racer-cycle-world-exclusive
Can you imagine this racer as the basis of a street bike?