Innehållsförteckning för #370 20-03 från Just Bikes

There’s a new name in the Australian LAMS market – FB Mondial. But those that know their two-wheel history will know that FB Mondial is not so new. In fact, the name dates back to the 1920s (first as FB in 1929, then FB Mondial from 1948), but has been reinvented for the new millennium. MODERN MONDIAL The new FB Mondial is the second revival of the Italian motorcycle brand since 1979 and came about in 2014 when Count Pierluigi Boselli, a descendant of one of the original founders, allied with Cesare Galli, a former technical director of Fantic Motor. After signing a deal to access the Chinese production resources of Piaggio, FB Mondial was reborn, combining Italian style with full-volume production capacity. Officially announcing their return in 2015, FB…

The upcoming year will mark the centenary of Indian’s Scout model and Indian Motorcycle are celebrating with a pair of special edition models inspired by the 1920 original. SCOUT 100th ANNIVERSARY Limited to 750 units globally, the ‘Scout 100th Anniversary’ runs the same 1133cc v-twin engine, 6-speed transmission, suspension, ABS brakes and cycle parts as the current Scout, but adds styling features inspired by the original. These include a genuine leather solo saddle in Desert Tan, wire spoke wheels with black rims, a chrome luggage rack, chromed headlight shell, chromed exhaust pipes and selected chrome engine parts, as well as ‘beach bar’ handlebars that feature a crossbrace and slightly different spread than the standard Scout bars. Finished exclusively in Indian Motorcycle Red with Anniversary Gold coachlines that extend to the…

Ducati has unveiled a new colour scheme for their Monster 1200 S for 2020. The ‘black on black’ livery combines gloss and matte black finishes to the frame, tank, exhaust silencers and wheels, with contrasting red detailing on the spokes and red contrast stitching on the seat. Entering its 27th year on the market, the latest version of the Monster 1200 is powered by the familiar 1198cc Testastretta L-Twin, delivering 108kW at 9250rpm and 124Nm at 7750rpm. A Ride by Wire throttle for the liquidcooled engine is standard, with other standard features including Cornering ABS, Traction Control, Wheelie Control, Riding Mode and Power Mode. The 1200 S adds the Ducati Quick Shift up-and-down quickshifter and upgrades the suspension to a 48mm Ohlins USD fork and Ohlins rear monoshock. Lightweight 3-spoke…

After a fractious recent history that’s seen the event cancelled in 2017 and 2019, the Australian Four Day Enduro (A4DE) is hoping to get back on track with a schedule recently released for both the 2020 and 2021 events. In September, Motorcycling Australia announced that Erica in Victoria’s Gippsland region will be the location for the 2020 A4DE, which will be held on 6-9 May. Erica last hosted the Four Day in 1978, while the most recent Victorian A4DE was at Mansfield in 2016. The Dandenong Motorcycle Club will host the event, which club stalwart Frank Gogol is confident will be a success. “Many older Enduro enthusiasts will have fond memories of the 1987 A4DE at Erica, with the park ferme on the edge of the State Forest that contains…

They say the journey is just as important as the destination. They don’t say anything about the impression you can make on that journey, though. In the case of the trike presented here, not only would a ride in it make for one hell of a pleasurable journey, it’d look sensational doing it. SPECIAL BLEND Combining automobile back ends with motorcycle front ends is nothing new. In fact, there’s been all sorts of combinations rolled out over the years, with everything from a VW Beetle to a Ford Mustang forming the back end. JUST BIKES can remember a trike that was in circulation here a few years ago using the back end of an FB/EK Holden and a quick internet search will turn up some equally nutty creations. There have…

1 HUSQVARNA PILEN PANTS Husqvarna Motorcycles husqvarna-motorcycles.com.au Part of Husqvarna’s Svartpilen and Vitpilen riding gear range, the Pilen pants have been created in collaboration with specialist riding gear brand REV’IT. Highly functional, Pilen pants feature SEESMART CE Level 1 protection in the hips and knees, triple-seam stitching for durability and 3M reflective sections for visibility. Pilen pants are highly comfortable, too, with a regular fit, COOLMAX moisture-wicking properties, stretch sections and a comfort seat to suit both everyday riding and long hauls in the saddle. Priced from $349.95 RRP and available in black only and sizes XS-3XL. See your Husqvarna dealer to order. 2 MERLIN ‘ANSON’ WAXED COTTON JACKET Link International linkint.com.au Made from Scottish Halley Stevenson’s waxed cotton, the Anson mid-length heritage-style jacket is ideal for the wet and…

Shannons are offering the chance to win a new FTR 1200S as part of their Goodwood Revival competition. Valued at $24,995, the 2019-model Indian FTR 1200S is part of a prize pool valued at almost $50,000 that includes entry to the 2020 Goodwood Revival retro motoring event – the highlight of a 15-day trip for two to the UK. One of the must-do events for fans of two and four wheels, the Goodwood Revival is all about the classics, with not just historic racing cars and bikes from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s, but the paddock is also decorated in the spirit of the era, with participants and spectators encouraged to dress in the style of the period, too. While predominantly a classic car event, there’s plenty to see for…

Gold Coast Harley-Davidson has won the Australian and New Zealand leg of this year’s Battle of the Kings custom motorcycle build-off competition and is hoping to make the grand finale at EICMA in Milan this November, where the Global Custom King will be crowned. The local leg of Battle of the Kings (BotK) attracted 26 Harley-Davidson dealerships to build a custom Harley to one of three themes – Dirt, Race or Chop. Each build was subject to a strict set of rules, including use of Harley-Davidson Genuine Parts and Accessories, and spending no more than half the bike’s retail price on the build. RIOT RIDE For their BotK entry, Gold Coast Harley-Davidson drew inspiration from the famous Hollister Riot of 1947, when an AMA-sanctioned motorcycle rally in the small California…

Two wildcard riders have been confirmed for the Moto3 class at this year’s Pramac Generac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island. An ‘Anzac’ effort for 2019 has seen one rider selected from Australia and the other from New Zealand. The Aussie side of the Anzac ledger is represented by Yanni Shaw, who is something of a recent convert to racing, having first competed as a 20-year-old in 2015. Making his debut in the FX300 Ninja Cup of the Australasian Superbike Championship (ASC), Shaw endured something of a baptism of fire, but adapted to road racing quickly enough to win the ASC Supersport 400 under-300cc title in 2017 and finish second in the ASBK SSP300 Championship in the same year. A season in the ASBK Superbike class followed in 2018…

The M900 was labelled the Monster (Il Mostro in Italian), reportedly because of its Frankenstein-like birth, which saw the model borrow parts from other bikes in the Ducati line-up. According to Miguel Galluzzi, the designer of the Monster, “All you need is: a saddle, tank, engine, two wheels and handlebars.” So that’s what he delivered – a pure nakedbike that has stood the test of time and has accounted for a large proportion of Ducati’s worldwide sales over the last quarter of a century. The Monster, which has been available in various capacities almost since its inception, has undergone a steady evolution over its 25 years of production, and the latest incarnation still pays homage to the original. THEN – 1993 Launched to market in 1993, the Ducati Monster 900…

A treasure trove of Harley-Davidson parts, tools, collectables and memorabilia will go under the hammer this November, when Manshed Auctions conducts the clearance of Pacific HD Trading Co. Collected over decades by Pacific HD’s Mark Austin, the auction will cover plenty of original and new Harley parts, from engine parts, fuel tanks, seats, brake parts, headlights, rims, frames, sprockets and fenders, to name a few. A staple of the NSW Motorcycling scene, Pacific HD Trading Co. has been supplying parts and expertise to Harley Davidson owners since 1975. Mark’s passion for Harley burns bright, fuelled by visits to the Redfern Motor Parts store as a teenager (which also closed it’s doors earlier this year.) As a young man, Mark promptly joined the Harley Davidson Club of New South Wales in…

A Brisbane-based company focussed on “first and last mile” goods transportation has recently received approval from the Australian Road Vehicle Safety authority to run electric-powered delivery trikes on Queensland roads. Distributed by e-Motion Concepts, the trikes are available in two configurations – CT-KARGO and CT-KUBE. Both feature hub-mounted electric motors and lithium batteries, with a top speed of 45km/h and driving range of up to 100km between charges. Compact dimensions, including width of less than a metre for both models, make them ideal for inner-city deliveries, according to e-Motion Concepts. The vehicles are manufactured by RAP SEV, a Chinese company specialising in intelligent electric vehicles for export markets. The CT-KUBE is the smaller of the two models and is said to be ideal for delivery of food and beverages, fresh…

The start time for this year’s Pramac Generac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island has been officially changed. Since 2008, the race has got underway at 4:00 PM, mainly to suit European television schedules, but in recent years, riders have expressed concerns that colder ambient and track temperatures at this time of the day are a safety risk, especially when the fickle Phillip Island weather is already cool. Shortly after last year’s Australian GP, discussions between Dorna and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) posited a new start time of 3:00 PM for the MotoGP race, with the preceding Moto2 and Moto3 races also shuffled back one hour in the race day schedule. Following consultation with the AGPC again earlier this year, the result is that the 2019 event’s…

A bold decision by the Honda CB 750 Four Owners Club of Australia to restore three classic Hondas and raffle them off for charity almost came unstuck when finding a suitable CB 500 – and the parts to restore it - proved more difficult than originally imagined. DOWNSIZING As fans of classic Honda Fours know, the CB 750 is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with the game-changing fourcylinder being honoured at events throughout Australia and around the world. And as most fans of classic Honda fours also know, the success of the CB 750 when new spawned several variants, including a 500cc version. Why a 500? Well, as good as the 750 was, it wasn’t the ideal bike for everyone. Some found it too large, too heavy, too powerful…

There’s no doubt that a smartphone can be a handy navigation device, but when you’re on your bike there’s no substitute for a dedicated motorcycle GPS receiver. These days there are only a couple of players involved in the motorcycle GPS receiver market: Garmin and TomTom. BMW Motorrad has its own branded GPS receiver, but this has been developed in conjunction with Garmin. Despite there only being two manufacturers, each offer different models to choose from, with price points varying depending on size and features. All are designed to be as easy as possible to see and use while you’re riding your bike, and all are built to withstand the elements. BUILT TOUGH Most smartphones (and GPS receivers designed for use in cars) have a habit of breaking or dying…