Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2020 i Australian Motorcyclist

BENELLI 752S PRICE: $12,990 (ride away) WARRANTY:Two years, unlimited distance SERVICING INTERVALS: Every 6000km or 12 months ENGINE: 754cc liquid-cooled parallel twin cylinder, 88x62mm bore/stroke, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder POWER: 56kW @ 8500rpm TORQUE: 67Nm @ 6500rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, chain final drive SUSPENSION: Front, 50mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound, travel 130mm. Rear, monoshock, adjustable preload, travel 60mm. DIMENSIONS: Seat height 810mm, weight 220kg (dry), fuel capacity 14.5 litres, wheelbase 1460mm TYRES: Front, 120/70/ZR17. Rear, 180/55/ZR17 BRAKES: Front, twin 320mm discs with radial mount four-piston ABS calipers. Rear, 260mm disc, twin-piston ABS caliper. FUEL CONSUMPTION: 5.60 litres per 100km, premium unleaded THEORETICAL RANGE: 258km COLOURS: Green, Red, Black VERDICT: Check me out!…

Motorcycle/Scooter Luggage Box 52L with Carry Handle – $79 This large universal 52 litre top box is ideal for all motorcycles and scooters*. It adds extra storage to your bike with ease. Big enough to fit two full face helmets, gloves, and more. This top box will keep your belongings both safe and dry with its secure lock and watertight seal. Plus, with a large reflector panel, it also improves your visibility on the road. It is easy to fit and comes with everything you need including 2 keys, a universal mounting plate, and a fixing kit. *Please note, a luggage rack must be fitted to the bike for this luggage box to fit. Width (approx): 550mm, Height (approx): 400mm, Length (approx): 310mm. Contact Bruce Collins Enterprises to find your…

WHEN CHECKING OUT THE specs on any Ducati engine since the late seventies, Ducati engines have always had Desmodromic valve control. Desmo actuation continues in the latest V4 Panigale based engine. However, for the 2021 V4 Multistrada, Ducati has gone away from this tradition and set up the V4’s valves with springs, like just about every other four-stroke motorcycle engine on the planet. The Multistrada is Ducati’s most popular model, and creating a new edition powered by a V4 that has very relaxed 60,000 kilometre service intervals is extremely wise from a marketing point of view – remember the bike will still need servicing at least once a year no matter what kilometres it has been ridden. The new engine with its conventional Double Over Head Cam (DOHC) spring-over-valve design…

WHEN IT COMES TO places around the world to ride motorcycles, there are so many possibilities for epic riding, sensational scenery and fascinating culture. To help you pick through and inspire you to get out and find your ultimate riding adventure, we’ve compiled destination guides for some of the best places in the world to ride your bike. Despite what decades of repeated war films might suggest, Vietnam has so much more to offer than tunnels and booby traps. Name another Asian country that has been so heavily featured in popular films, books and TV shows in the last thirty years. From incredible mountain passes in the North, across bamboo bridges and on to some of the most intense city riding in the world, riding this country is a fascinating…

“Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes.They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action.”– JOHN MUIR THE MOUNTAINS OF CALIFORNIA AMERICAN PRESIDENTS ONCE HAD the time and the inclination to go camping for a few nights with environmental activists. It was Theodore Roosevelt who headed out in 1903 with the co-founder of the Sierra Club John Muir, to enjoy the wilderness of Yosemite Valley. Having shown the President the beauty of Mariposa Grove, Sentinel Dome and Bridal Veil Falls, Muir urged him to set aside land for national parks - starting with Yosemite. It took three years, but Roosevelt came good and not only created Yosemite…

BEFORE THEIR MARRIAGE IN 1980, Tex and Pip shared the idea of traveling around Australia on a motorcycling adventure. It remained a whimsical notion for almost 40 years before their dream of wandering finally turned into reality. Tex had endured more than his fair share of ill health, constantly fighting off his demons; he silently suffered with PTSD. Later, he suffered a back injury requiring spinal surgery. Then he spent several years bedridden with a life-threatening disease and miraculously beat it. On a daily basis, Tex still endured constant physical and mental agony. After a 15-year hiatus, nothing compared with treating the psychological anguish with a great ride astride Bertha, the lovable 1998 BMW Boxer R 1100R T. Pip had always been convinced that BMW stood for Best Motorcycles Worldwide.…

THE MESSAGE WENT OUT – ‘Going to Towrang Saturday Morning. Leaving my place at 9:15am’. The replies came: It might rain... It might not; It might be cold... It might not; It might be windy… It might not; There might be nothing interesting down there… Maybe there is. You have probably heard the same words countless times while organising a ride regardless of whether it is for a day, a weekend or longer. The bike sits in the garage covered in a plastic sheet, protecting it from dust, rain, sunlight. It sits silently waiting for the right time to roll down the drive and follow the dotted lines off the highways. Due to Covid-19, many of us are working from home, but that’s good. However, a sense of claustrophobia does…

GEAR UP! Ural outfits, in countries that are left hand drive – meaning the outfit is on the right versus the left for us have had the two-wheel drive version at least since Kursk. The Australian distributor has long pushed to get the 2WD model here and have finally done it. The advantage of having 2WD drive is you can go some places not even a two-wheeled (single drive) motorcycle can go. Just check out the fast flowing deep river crossing on YouTube - https://youtu.be/kZxhTjaCmso and this will give you an idea of the capability the 2WD Ural has. Ural Australia has confirmed the ‘Gear Up’ 2WD will be available in its own unique colour – Outback Orange which will be included in the standard colour range for this model.…

ROCKY CREEK DESIGNS  rockycreekdesigns.com.au GearLok – $38.95 Lock your helmet, jacket and bag to your bike. GearLok has a 1.5m long cable and a 4–digit combination lock, to lock your helmet, jacket, backpack or any other accessory to your bike. Once you have finished using it, roll up and insert into the neoprene bag provided. Motopressor Smart Pump – $169.95  Small and compact, this cordless, rechargeable tyre inflator with built in torch, is ideal for inflating motorcycle tyres, RV, car and bicycle tyres. It will also inflate pool toys charge your electronic device! You can set and store 4 separate pressures and it will automatically shut off after the pressure is reached. Sahara Chair – $139.95 Stores small, super strong and offers extra luxury after a long day’s ride. This…

WE SHOWED YOU THE prototype Triumph Trident a couple of issues ago and Triumph has now revealed the bike as a production ready machine. It looks to us like it’s going to the top level of the LAMS bike segment – yes, watch out Yamaha MT-07, Kawasaki Z650 and Honda CB650R! Here’s the word according to Triumph. The all-new Triumph Trident 660 marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Triumph Roadster segment and competes in what is now one of the most dynamic and exciting categories in motorcycling including the appeal for LAMs riders. Its design, combined with class-leading technology and a new 660cc triple powertrain, constitute the perfect combination for a new generation of riders to enter the Triumph world, with a motorcycle that provides class leading…

SCIENTISTS AND CLINICIANS AGREE that the best way to protect mental well-being and brain health is through prevention,” says Wikipedia. “People who adopt healthy habits early in life stand a much higher chance of avoiding problems later on.” It’s too late for me, but by all means save yourselves. Having said that, though, new research from insurance company ING in Australia reveals that although you should start riding a bike early, it’s never too late. Motorcyclists are 27% happier than the average motorist, it seems. I don’t find this at all surprising, having made a bit of a study myself of the facial expressions of drivers on Sydney’s main roads – or as we locals know them: long, arterial parking lots. The study has uncovered the therapeutic benefits of motorcycle…

BMW GS OFF ROAD Training is Australia’s official Off Road Rider Training Partner to BMW Motorrad Australia. It is a partnership that began in 2013 with Shane Booth and Chris Urquhart’s company Motodevelopment. It’s grown from around ten 2-day courses nationally in 2013 to now consistently running over 25 2-day courses each year. GS Off Road Training offers the most experienced and professional off road adventure rider training available in the country, Shane and Chris have over 40 years of professional rider training experience between them and both have spent essentially their entire life riding motorcycles off road. They are both Motorcycling Australia Level 2 accredited coaches and also BMW International Instructor Academy Certified Instructors. From professional racing through to rider coaching and now adventure riding there isn’t much, if…

IT HAS BEEN a couple of years since we held an Australian Motorcyclist Magazine Tour but our great association with Paradise Motorcycle Tours has got the brains – Stuart (AMM) and Mike (PMT) --together to come up with our next tour: The Rider’s Tour! This is a tour that is NOT to be missed. It really is going to be that good. Not only will the tour be covering a lot of the best of the South Island, but the cream is we’ll be tying it in with the Burt Munro Challenge – four days of blow your mind racing events, motorcycles, and simply old fashioned motorcycling fun. Before we get into the details, if the first paragraph had you saying, “I’m in already!” well, do not delay and book…

FOR ITS DÉBUT ON the road, Aprilia took the new RS 660 to one of the most iconic ribbons of asphalt and tracks in the world. On the Big Sur coastline in California, astride the RS 660 was Australian and friend of AMM, Rennie Scaysbrook, who won at Pikes Peak, the most famous and prestigious hill climb race in the world, where he also holds the record riding the Aprilia Tuono V4. The dynamic features, the tight frame and the exciting performance of the new 73.5kW twin-cylinder thrilled Rennie who, since he happened to be in Monterey for the American presentation, couldn’t resist the temptation to test the RS 660 at Laguna Seca too, on the most famous track in California. And so, the Corkscrew - the fast double turn…

IT HAS BEEN QUITE some time since Benelli had a non-LAMS motorcycle. This all-new 752S is in fact the first non-LAMS Benelli in the marque’s modern era and marks a return to the medium capacity segment. We grabbed the first and only one in Australia gave a proper , riding it through traffic, open roads and twisty back roads. The design of the 752S does look a little similar to another brand’s naked bike but that hasn’t stopped the 752S from being a very aesthetically pleasing machine to check out. The trellis frame, nicely shaped tank and stylish modern headlight all fit in well together and fit/finish is nice. The bike is well appointed with LED indicators and projector type headlight. The only two things that get in the way…

EXR Helmet – $99 The EXR open face helmet is Eldorado’s flagship model. During development there was a heavy focus on bringing the best experience, safety and style to the rider. Specifically built for Australian conditions, the EXR has a specially designed interior to reduce road noise and offer increased comfort with hand–sewn soft touch Lycra lining. The EXR is also claimed to be the lowest profile open face helmet on the market and is approved for use under Australian Helmet standards. Available in matte black or gloss white, in sizes: XS – 2XL. ESD E10 Helmet – $89.95 The ESD E10 is claimed to be the best value for money 3/4 face helmet on the market. Designed for riders wanting a wide field of vision and protection from the…

SO ANYHOW, PROBABLY NO-ONE in the history of Australia managed to create a public career around script-written one-liners more than Paul Hogan. In the ‘70s and ‘80s he was the face of Winfield cigarettes and his catch phrase was simply “Anyhow, have a Winfield” and it caught on like a Redhead in Mitchell Grass. Hoges was truly on his way. One of the early Winnies’ ads featured the Sydney Symphony Orchestra springing into action when Hogan turns to the conductor and says, “Let her rip, Boris, old son.” This magazine’s resident angry man who writes the final column in each issue probably has that tattooed somewhere that I don’t particularly want to see. Hogan was recruited to be the face of Australian Tourism and soon “Put another shrimp on the…

IF YOU WANT TO be competitive in Historic Racing, a BMW twin is probably not the first bike on your wish list. Built by meticulous Germans as dependable touring bikes they’re not renowned for either handling or power, neither are they lightweight or compact, so really, there’s not much going for them as a race bike. That of course, is the fun of it; taking the most unlikely bike and turning it into a race winner. That’s just what John Downs along with friend and tuner Jim Cray of Cray Engineering in England has done. After several years racing a Norton twin in the UK’s Classic Racing Motorcycle Club, John was looking to upgrade to a more competitive ride. “The Norton was an original 1964 Atlas engine in a featherbed…

Per person prices for the tour are in NZ$ INCLUDED 14 day tour 13 nights’ accommodation 12 days’ riding including 4 at the Burt 9 breakfasts Welcome drinks Lead Rider Tour Guide Support Vehicle with 8 passenger seats and tour guide Farewell Dinner and celebration of the tour Entry to all Burt Munro Challenge events including live music Turbo ticket to Motorcycle Mecca and Bill Richardson Transport World Milford Sound Cruise Paradise Cap Burt Munro Challenge commemorative T-shirt. Not Included - anything not listed above.…

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