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2016 Triumph Street Twin: Overview

Post author By staff
Post date October 29, 2015

Inspired by the new wave custom scene, the Street Twin takes the Bonneville bloodline firmly into the 21st century, without losing any of its iconic character.

This is Triumph’s most contemporary new Bonneville; built to slot straight into today’s rider’s lifestyle. It’s built for fun, built to ride with a smile, and built for owners to customise.

Its combination of iconic Bonneville character, stunning looks, thrilling engine, low seat height, dynamic handling and ease of personalisation makes the Street Twin THE most accessible and desirable modern classic available today – the Bonneville for every rider.

New 900cc ‘high torque’ engine
The unique character of the Street twin comes to life through the all-new 900cc ‘high torque’ 8 valve, parallel twin Bonneville engine.

As the name suggests, it delivers a massive peak torque figure of 80Nm at a low 3200 rpm, which is an amazing 18% more than the previous model, delivered where you want it – low down and across the whole rev range.

Benefitting from the pinpoint accuracy and instant throttle response of Triumph’s next generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection and engine management system, the Bonneville Street Twin is engineered with a charismatic 270° firing interval for an immaculately smooth, linear power delivery through the smooth six-speed gearbox.

The look of the new 900cc engine has also been beautifully crafted, with stylish black engine cases and a very high level of detailing. Incorporating contemporary engine components alongside signature features from the iconic Bonneville engine to enhance that authentic Bonneville silhouette.

The all-new upswept brushed stainless steel exhaust system of the Street Twin has been developed and tuned carefully to look great and deliver the unmistakable sound of a genuine British twin, with a rich, fruity note to match its lively character, tuned to a level you can feel as well as hear.

Significantly advanced fuel economy
Behind the new 900 engine’s stylish exterior sits a cutting-edge liquid cooling system, carefully integrated to minimise its visual impact whilst achieving cleaner emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency – an amazing 36% better than the previous generation Bonneville.

Dynamic Handling
The Street Twin’s fun, engaging and easy-going riding experience comes courtesy of an all-new chassis and suspension – designed to bring Triumph’s signature ride dynamic of neutrality and agility, and deliver refined and intuitive handling.

Combining a user-friendly low seat, more substantial seat foam, greater suspension travel, a more natural riding position, slim waist profile and fantastic ‘stand-over’ ergonomics, the Street Twin is our most accessible Bonneville ever.

Modern capability
The Street Twin sets a new standard of modern capability, with a wealth of rider -focused technology to deliver advanced control, safety and enhanced rider confidence, integrated sensitively and without compromise, to maintain its authentic Bonneville style and character.

Including:

ABS The Street Twin’s variable anti-lock braking system enhances rider confidence, safety and control.

Traction control Taking advantage of the ride-by-wire system, the switchable traction control system optimises the delivery of the Street Twin’s amazing torque.

Slip assist clutch Bringing a lighter touch and feel to the clutch to make it easier to ride, and ride longer.

Ride-by-wire Enhancing throttle responsiveness, safety and feel.

LED rear light Incorporated into the classically-inspired tail set-up, bringing a distinctive rear light pattern and power efficiency.

USB charge socket Headstock mounted USB socket provided so riders can charge up their essential devices.

Engine immobiliser With a transponder integrated in the new Street Twin key.

Stylish single clock Feature packed single clock, incorporating a digital menu system.

Key features include:
– Gear position indicator
– Odometer
– Two trip settings
– Service indicator
– Range to empty
– Fuel level, average and current MPG
– Access to turn off traction control and ABS features
– Clock.

Additionally riders can add accessories which would also then be accessed via the clock display. Including: tyre pressure monitoring system and heated grips.

Stripped back styling
The Street Twin is an exciting contemporary take on the original Bonneville silhouette, with stripped-back styling, clean lines and minimal bodywork.

Its stylish details and finishes include:
– Cast wheels, finished in black with pinstripe detailing
– Elegant fuel tank with contemporary decals and stylish chrome filler cap
– Compact indicators
– LED rear light with distinctive light pattern
– Compact headlight with a signature Triumph bulb cap cover badge
– Elegant upswept brushed stainless steel silencer
– Sculpted black side panels, with contemporary Street Twin graphics
– Minimal black painted mudguards.

Exciting and contemporary colours
The Street Twin comes in five exciting colour schemes:
– Cranberry Red, with tank and wheel strips
– Aluminium Silver with tank and wheel strips
– Matt Black
– Jet Black
– Phantom Black

New custom accessory range
Literally designed with personalisation in mind, the Street Twin is built to make your own.
With the launch of the new Bonneville accessories range, with over 150 new stylish ‘dealer fit’ accessories for the Street Twin, it’s never been easier to create your own custom. This includes a garage full of custom inspired parts, including: bench seats, fly screens, new exhausts from Vance & Hines, real mudguard removal kits, ‘Ace’ style handlebars and beautiful compact bullet indicators.

To make it easier, we’ve also created a set of three exciting ‘inspiration’ kits to use as the starting point for riders to design their own Street Twin custom, or to have fitted as a complete set – the stripped-back Scrambler kit, an aggressive city Brat Tracker kit and casual sporting Urban kit.

2015 Triumph Street Twin with Scrambler Inspiration Kit

The Scrambler inspiration kit
Bringing a distinctive off road style, the Scrambler kit features a host of new Street Twin accessories.

Including
– Brushed high-level Vance & Hines exhaust system (off-road use only)
– Rear mudguard removal kit with compact rear light
– Brown ribbed bench seat
– Brown ‘Barrel style’ handlebar grips
– Compact LED indicators
– Brushed aluminium sump guard.

2015 Triumph Street Twin with Brat Tracker Inspiration Kit

The Brat Tracker inspiration kit
Bringing a more aggressive city custom style, the Brat Tracker kit features a host of new Street Twin accessories.

Including:
– Brushed Vance & Hines slip-on silencers
– Rear mudguard removal kit with compact rear light
– Black ribbed bench seat
– Compact LED indicators
– Black ‘Barrel style’ handlebar grips
– Brushed sump guard.

2016 Triumph Street Twin with Urban Inspiration Kit

The Urban inspiration kit
Bringing together a casual style with an aggressive urban riding stance, the Urban kit features a host of stylish Street Twin accessories.

Including:
– ‘Ace’ style handlebars
– Brushed Vance & Hines slip-on silencers
– Compact LED indicators
– Short tinted fly-screen
– Signature single pannier, in waxed cotton and leather.

Please note that availability of the Vance & Hines silencers, rear mudguard removal ~kits and indicators are governed by local market legislation.

Bursting with genuine ease-of-use, go anywhere, good-time ride-ability, the Street Twin is a fun and practical all-rounder – with real style and that legendary original Bonneville character.

For more information on Triumph and the new Bonnevilles, visit TriumphMotorcycles.com

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2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black: Overview

Post author By staff
Post date October 28, 2015

Like the iconic original Bonneville T120, that enjoyed global success thanks to its heart-stopping looks and game-changing performance, with their poise, elegance and attitude, the new Bonneville T120 and T120 Black are perfectly in tune with today’s desire for authenticity, character and capability.

With real pedigree, presence and performance, the authentic and classy Bonneville T120 and mean and moody T120 Black are beautiful evolutions of a timeless icon.

New 1200cc ‘high torque’ engine
The authentic character of the Bonneville T120 comes to life through the all-new 1200cc ‘high torque’ 8 valve, parallel twin engine.

Built specifically for the modern classic riding style, with immediate and exciting power delivery, it produces a peak torque figure of 105Nm at a low 3100 rpm – an amazing 54% more than the previous generation.

With the pinpoint accuracy and instant throttle response of Triumph’s next generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection and engine management system, the six-speed 1200 Bonneville engine is engineered with a charismatic tone and 270° firing interval for a smooth, linear power delivery.

The engine profile has been beautifully crafted to incorporate key heritage styling cues from the legendary 60’s Bonneville bikes, sensitively incorporating contemporary components to maintain that iconic engine silhouette. The finish has also been taken to a new high standard, with brushed aluminium engine covers, with elegant bronze detailing, on the T120, and black engine covers with machined aluminium detailing on the T120 Black.

Behind the new 1200 engines stylish exterior sits a cutting-edge liquid cooling system, carefully integrated to minimise its visual impact whilst achieving cleaner emissions and enhancing fuel efficiency.

Finally, all-new elegant peashooter style exhausts, follow a clean ‘straight line run’ achieved through an ingenious twin skin design that covers the pipe run through the cat box and out again. Delivering the true sound of a British twin, with a deep and rich exhaust note that truly matches the T120’s character, tuned to a level you would want and expect.

Modern capability
The Bonneville T120 and T120 Black set a new standard of capability in modern classics, with a wealth of rider-focused technology to deliver advanced control, safety and enhanced rider confidence – integrated sensitively and without compromise to maintain the authentic Bonneville style and character.

Including:

ABS- Triumph’s variable anti-lock braking system bringing a new level of safety and control to the Bonneville.

Ride-by-wire- For enhanced throttle responsiveness, safety, feel and fuel economy.

Traction control Taking advantage of the ride-by-wire system the switchable traction control system optimises the delivery of the T120’s amazing torque.

Two rider modes Linked to the ride-by-wire system the two selectable rider mode options ‘road’ and ‘rain’ provide the rider with greater control and safety.

Slip assist clutch Bringing a lighter touch and feel to the clutch to make it easier to ride, and ride longer.

LED rear light Built into the classically inspired tail set-up, bringing a distinctive rear light pattern and power efficiency. With an integrated number plate light.

LED DRL headlight Incorporating the latest in daytime running lights(DRL) that delivers a distinctive signature light pattern and enhance power efficiency for long term durability. (Where legislation allows).

Heated grips High specification factory fitted heated grips, with a three-mode settings fitted as standard.

USB charge socket Headstock mounted USB socket provided so riders can charge up their essential devices.

Engine immobiliser Transponder integrated into the new T120 key.

Stylish twin clocks Feature packed clocks (speedo and rev counter) with beautiful 3D dial faces, cleverly incorporating a digital menu system.

Key features include:
– Heated grips setting
– Rider mode setting – road or rain
– Gear position indicator
– Odometer
– Two trip settings
– Service indicator
– Range to empty
– Fuel level, average and current MPG
– Access to turn off traction control and ABS features
– Clock

Additionally riders can add accessories which would also then be accessed via the clock display, including cruise control.

Relaxed and refined handling
Both of our Bonneville T120 models feature an all-new chassis and suspension set-up, developed for relaxed and refined riding every day, all day, alone or with a pillion.

Combining Triumph’s signature ride dynamic of neutrality, agility and stability with a more comfortable seat and greater suspension travel for an engaging, yet easy-going ride. With their relaxed riding position, heated grips as standard, centre stand and passenger grab rail the Bonneville T120 and T120 Black are fully equipped for maximum comfort and real world practicality.

Original styling
Inspired by the legendary ’59 Bonneville, the new Bonneville T120 and T120 Black have been crafted to incorporate more of the original’s DNA and iconic styling cues, detailing and features.

From the overall Bonneville silhouette, to the sculpted flowing lines of the fuel tank, the intricately detailed badges, lights and stunning twin clocks, the new T120 and T120 Black are timeless icons, beautifully evolved.

The Bonneville T120 features a wealth of original detailing and a new level of standard equipment, including deep chrome multi-piece badges, grab rail and wheel rims, centre stand, heated grips and innovative twin skinned chrome exhaust headers and peashooter style silencers – developed specifically to minimise heat discoloration and deliver that authentic ‘straight through’ pipe run.

With all the character, detailing and finish of the T120, the new Bonneville T120 Black brings even more style and attitude – with a sophisticated dark brown seat and all-black detailing, including: black rims, grab rail, exhaust and engine finish.

Premium colours options
The Bonneville T120 is available in four classic inspired colour schemes:
– Cranberry Red and Aluminium Silver, with hand painted coach lines
– Jet Black and Pure White, with hand painted coach lines.
– Jet Black
– Cinder Red.

The T120 Black is available in two mean and moody paint schemes:
– Jet Black
– Matt Graphite

New custom accessory range
The Bonneville T120s are already guaranteed to stand out in a crowd – now with the launch of our new Bonneville custom accessories range you can make them even more distinctive and personal.

Presenting over 160 new stylish, high quality accessories for the Bonneville
T120 and T120 Black, encompassing a garage full of custom inspired parts including:
Vance & Hines chrome peashooter style slip on silencers, beautiful stitched seats, chrome clutch, alternator and throttle body embellishers and an authentic 4-bar Triumph tank badge.

To make it easier, we’ve also created the stunning Prestige ‘inspiration’ kit to use as the starting point for riders to design their own T120 custom, or to have fitted as a complete set.

2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 with Prestige Kit

The Prestige inspiration kit
Bringing even more detailing and heritage presence, the Prestige kit features a host of high quality T120 accessories.

Including:

Authentic chrome ‘4 bar’ tank badge
Ribbed and stitched black seat
Compact LED indicators
Chrome Vance & Hines peashooter slip on silencers
Black ‘Barrel style’ handlebar grips
Chrome clutch cover, alternator cover and throttle body embellishers

Please note that availability of the Vance & Hines silencers, rear mudguard removal kits and indicators are governed by local market legislation.

Joining the ranks of iconic Triumph Bonneville motorcycles stretching back to the game-changing T120 of 1959, Triumph proudly presents the next chapter of the Bonneville story with the new Bonneville T120 and T120 Black – proud statements of Triumph’s past and present – timeless icons, beautifully evolved.

For more information on the new Triumph Bonnevilles, visit TriumphMotorcycles.com

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Triumph's New Bonnevilles

Post author By Morgan Gales
Post date October 28, 2015

2016 Triumph Bonneville lineup

The Triumph Bonneville is one of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. From Steve McQueen in The Great Escape, to Marlon Brando in The Wild Ones, the Bonnie has been the image of cool since it’s inception in the 50s. The modern versions of these timeless classics have been a hugely popular mid-sized standard that gained a ton of ground as a platform for custom builders, just like the classic bikes. And I would say that the Bonneville was about to get an upgrade, but it’s bigger than that. It’s a complete remodel. Five unique new bikes. A rebirth of a legend. And it’s good.

With a dedicated chassis and suspension package for each new model and a carefully integrated package of rider-focused technology for enhanced confidence, control and performance, the new Bonneville family all ride and handle how a class-leading, truly modern classic should.

The new Bonneville model lineup
Five all new Bonneville models – all with 100% authentic character, beautifully enhanced styling and truly modern performance.

The Street Twin is the most contemporary, fun and accessible new Bonneville, powered by an all-new high torque 900cc engine. With its unique character, distinctive sound, stripped-back styling and dynamic riding experience, the new Street Twin is the perfect Bonneville for today’s rider and the perfect starting point for personalisation.

2016 Triumph Street Twin

The timeless style and iconic character of the original 1959 model is reborn in the classy and authentic Bonneville T120 and effortless cool Bonneville T120 Black. Both crafted to the highest standard of detailing, quality and finish, and matched by the capability and performance of a truly modern classic. Powered by the all-new Bonneville 1200cc high torque engine, fed by beautiful, authentically styled, twin throttle bodies.

The new 1200cc Thruxton and Thruxton R are the real deal. With genuine poise, power and performance, they are the ultimate modern classic café racers. Both with beautifully imposing and authentic styling, they have the power, braking, performance and handling to live up to their legendary name.

2016 Triumph Thruxton and Thruxton R

New Bonneville Engine family
The Bonneville engine family is the new heart of the iconic British twin.

Built specifically for the modern classic riding style, each new engine delivers more torque, more immediate and exciting power delivery and a richer sound you can really feel and hear.

With three new engines:

The 900cc high torque engine of the new Street Twin.
Delivering a massive peak torque figure of 80Nm at a low 3200 rpm – which is an amazing 18% more than the previous generation, delivered low down and across the whole rev range.

The 1200cc high torque engine of the Bonneville T120 and T120 Black.
Built specifically for the modern classic riding style, it produces a massive peak torque figure of 105Nm at a low 3100 rpm – more than 54% higher than the previous generation T100.

The game-changing 1200cc high power ‘Thruxton spec’ engine.
With immediate, exciting power delivery and a massive peak torque figure of 112Nm at 4950 rpm – an amazing 62% higher than the previous generation Thruxton.

All with truly modern capability, including the pinpoint accuracy and instant throttle response of Triumph’s next generation ride-by-wire fuel-injection system, and
liquid cooling that improves fuel economy by an amazing 36% on the Street Twin alone. In addition, the 1200’s all feature rider modes for enhanced responsiveness and control.

2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black

The unmistakable sound of a British twin
Each model has a totally new exhaust system and a unique exhaust note that matches its character, tuned to a level that you can feel and hear.

More Beautiful
Designed from original Bonneville lines, more refined, sharper, tighter and crafted, applying styling cues faithfully taken from the classic Bonneville bikes – like the 1968 Bonneville and the 1959 original.

They feature high quality finishes and a striking level of detailing to enhance their iconic looks, such as the beautifully crafted new Monza-style filler cap on the Thruxton.

An innovative approach to sensitively incorporating modern functionality, including the exhaust system on the T120 and T120 Black, which has an authentic and clean straight through design, achieved by an ingenious twin skin design that covers the pipe run, through the cat box under the bike, and out again.

More capable
The inclusion of rider-focused technology has been implemented with care to deliver an engaged and safer ride, without compromising the style or character of the bikes – this includes ABS, traction control, slip assist clutch, ride-by-wire throttle and rider modes (T120, T120 Black, Thruxton R and Thruxton), distinctive LED rear lights on all models and LED DRL headlights on all the 1200s (where legislation allows), USB charging socket and an engine immobiliser.

A completely new, ground up chassis design unique to each motorcycle, incorporates all-new suspension and geometry, so all of the new models deliver stunning handling, stability and neutrality tailored to the style and character of each motorcycle, making them easier to ride for longer. This is particularly true when combined with the light action of the new slip assist clutch.

More ways to make your own Bonneville yours
With the launch of the new Bonneville custom accessories range, presenting over 470 new, stylish, high quality accessories, it’s never been easier to create your own special. This includes new exhausts from Vance & Hines and a garage full of custom inspired parts, from mudguard removal kits, to bench seats and beautiful compact bullet indicators to name only a few.

To make it easier, they’ve also created a set of exciting ‘inspiration’ kits to use as the starting point for riders to create their own Bonneville custom, or to have fitted by their Triumph dealer as a complete set – from Scramblers and Brat Trackers, to Track racers and Café racers. This includes, for the first time, a full factory Thruxton R Race Performance kit, specifically developed for closed circuit competition.

An unparalleled bloodline
Named after the Utah salt flats where a Triumph 650 Twin streamliner, piloted by Texan racer Johnny Allen, shattered the two-wheel world land speed record in 1956. First produced in 1959, the T120 Triumph Bonneville was the original British superbike and, thanks to its legendary handling, style, character and sheer individuality, it has become a genuine icon to riders the world over.

The five new Bonneville models draw on the distinguished and unbroken Triumph heritage of performance and style, from the Speed Twin 5T, the original 1937 500cc parallel twin that set the template for British motorcycling, followed by the 1949 Thunderbird 650, famously ridden by Marlon Brando in ‘The Wild One’, to the rip-snorting Tiger T110, the bike that the original 59 Bonneville eclipsed with its new twin carbs and class-leading performance.

The Bonneville played a major part in the creation of modern motorcycle motorsport and was a race winner ‘straight out of the crate’ – from Isle of Man TT wins, to flat track racing, to the International Six Day Trial and the Thruxton 500 series, where the racing Bonneville gained its legendary name.

In it’s early years, it inspired a sub-culture of teenage rockers and café racers, drawing attention and turning heads at coffee bars and burn-ups all over the country – becoming the ride of choice for stars and celebrities like Steve McQueen, Clint Eastwood and Bob Dylan, and again today, chosen by a new generation of customisers and riders looking to own a real icon.

The future of the Bonneville, not a futuristic Bonneville
The interest and appeal of modern classic motorcycles is growing and evolving quickly, with many manufacturers bringing new models onto the market.

From the rider’s perspective, they want beautiful motorcycles with real character and traditional values, combined with contemporary levels of refinement and capability.

Their new Bonneville family takes the legendary story to the next chapter with a major injection of performance, and real riding capability, without losing the original character of the iconic Bonneville, and without becoming a techno reinvention with just a styling nod to the past.

These bikes are what their customers have asked them for and what the next generation of Bonneville should be – more beautiful, more powerful and more capable.

With all of the character and style of the iconic original, and the power, performance and capabilities modern riding demands, the new Bonneville family takes the legend into the 21st century.

For more information on the new Triumph Bonnevilles, visit TriumphMotorcycles.com

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2016 Victory Empulse TT

Post author By Morgan Gales
Post date July 28, 2015

It’s eerie to walk out onto the bleachers, watching racers pull triple-digit speeds in relative silence. Walking through the pits and not seeing oil stains and cans of gas strewn about. Sure, you still smell the burning rubber, but not the familiar aromas of gasoline and oil. The mechanics all have clean hands and for the most part are just looking at computer screens. This is the future we are heading towards, and Victory Motorcycles is taking us there.

Last month Victory brought myself and a group of other motorcycle journalists to the High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, Co. A unique track that seemed to be made for Victory’s new race-bred electric motorcycle: the Empulse TT. This track is completely isolated, we drove for hours through the vast beautiful landscapes of Colorado before seeing several flags and towers sticking up in the distance indicating our arrival. It was the perfect place to unveil the electric bike: a completely silent track, beautifully designed, all to ourselves. I had seen images of the bike, but now it was sitting in front of me and I was chomping at the bit to get my turn at riding one.

The Victory Empulse TT was my first experience with a modern electric bike, and it was unlike anything I had ridden before. It wakes up with a flare on the meters in front of you, rather than roaring to life like an internal combustion engine, and doesn’t make any noise other than a faint hum until you turn the throttle. Holding down the starter button to turn it to Sport Mode (one of three riding modes, including normal and rain), I headed out to line up behind the other riders on the track. Our first couple of laps were slow, just pacing and getting used to the throttle response and feel of the bike. My first impressions were that it was very thin and had quite a low center of gravity, which was nice getting into the turns. After a couple of laps they let us open it up.

Going 104 mph with your chest tucked to the tank and hearing nothing but the wind on your helmet is an incredible feeling.

This is not the cruiser that we have grown to expect from Victory. This is their step into not only the electric market, but the sport/standard market as well. The massive Brembo dual-disc front brakes provide the shortest stopping distance in-class and adjustable front and rear suspension provide that race-tuned feel specific for your weight and riding style. Also, with the highest in-class lean angle, riders during our track day had no problem dragging a bit of knee. In fact, I took the thing out in my casual boots(dang it) and ground half the soles off from getting down in it. The Empulse TT only weighs 460 lbs and delivers a healthy 54 hp and 61 ft-lb torque, which it wears very well. A low center of gravity and improved steering dynamics make this a fun package that’s easy to throw into the corners at speed or just whip through the city streets.

This new bike is building off of the technology from the company Brammo, which Polaris acquired at the beginning of this year. They have increased the battery capacity by ten percent, and increased the range to 140 miles. Stylistically the bikes have very much in common, as the TT seems to be the next step after the Brammo Empulse R, under a different banner. But it’s the banner that makes the difference moving forward. Having Polaris and Victory backing this project means that we will continue to see a push towards faster electric bikes and higher performance with the funding of a major company behind it, which is important because this is an exotic beast.

It’s a full-blown little sport bike: unlike anything in the Victory line-up. But we shouldn’t be surprised, as Victory has been pushing performance and demonstrating it all over the world this last year. The bike that took Lee Johnston to podium at Isle of Man was built on the same platform, and when legendary racer Guy Martin took that bike for a spin he only had one thing to say through a massive grin: “It’s the future”. And it absolutely is. Whether or not the future has arrived with the Empulse TT, however, is up to you.

While the Empulse will surely be a universal object of desire, it’s not going to be a bike for everybody. With a price tag of $20k, it’s not marketed towards the average Joe, and Victory knows that. The customer for this bike is your Tony Stark type. The well off, established individual who has a couple other bikes and cars and wants to add something unique and economical to the collection. The bike that might be out of reach for most customers, goes to show that the technology we’ve been waiting for is within reach. And so it seems Victory is not pushing sales, they are pushing performance and they are pushing technology.

Engine
Electric Motor	Internal Permanent Magnet AC Induction
Peak Motor Power	54hp
Peak Motor Torque	61 ft-lbs
Transmission	6-speed gearbox with multi-plate, hydraulic activated wet clutch

Battery Pack
Battery	Brammo Power Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity	10.4 k!-hr
Battery Voltage	103.6 volts/ 117.6 volts (max)
Chargine time	2.0 hrs (Level I / 20 to 80% SOC), 3.5 hrs (Level II / 0 to 100% SOC), 8.0 hrs (Level I / 0 to 100% SOC)
Emissions	None

Brakes
Front Brake	Dual 310mm Brembo floating disks with twin 4-piston Radial Mount Brembo Brake Calipers
Rear Brake	Brembo single disk with dual piston Hydraulic Brembo Brake Caliper

Performance
Top Speed	100+ mph/ 161 km/h
Regenerative Braking	Extend driving range and provide familiar rider feedback

Suspension
Front Suspension	Adjustable 43mm inverted forks
Rear Suspension	Adjustable direct-acting shock

Chassis
Carry Capacity	368 lbs/ 167 kg
Dry Weight	460 lbs/ 213 kg
Ground Clearance	7.3″/ 18.54 cm
Seat Height	31.5″/ 80 cm
Wheelbase	58″/ 147.32 cm

Key Components
Instrumentation	LCD display; speed, tach, odometer, gear position, energy consumption, battery status, esitmated range and system status
Tires Front/ Rear	Continental Sport Attack II 120-70 ZR17, 58W / 160/60ZR17 69W
Wheels Front/ Rear	17″x3.5″ / 17″x4.5″

For more information on Victory Motorcycles and their newly unveiled 2016 lineup, check their website VictoryMotorcycles.com

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2015 Ducati Scrambler

Post author By Morgan Gales and Jordan Mastagni
Post date July 24, 2015

We’ve all been there. Roaring down the highway when up in the distance the light catches a break in the trees. There’s a trail. No barbed wire or fence blocking it off, just hard-packed dirt beckoning you to exercise your two-wheeled freedoms and for a moment you think “What if?” But why close yourself in? Why set boundaries on where you can and cannot go? The Ducati Scrambler breaks down those walls and begs for you to head for the hills. Take that turn. Hit that trail and lay into that berm. Get out and get dirty, trust me, you’ll have more fun.

Morgan’s Riding Impression:

The Scrambler is a different sort of bike. Built around a generation that wants to be able to go anywhere and do anything on a whim, this is a truly diverse beast. For starters: it’s damn nice to look at. Nobody could believe I was actually going to ride it on the dirt, but something about the bright yellow paint and brushed aluminum was just screaming for me to get it dirty.

The throttle response of the torque-rich 803cc engine will get your blood pumping as soon as you drop the clutch. Assuming that you let the bike warm up, that is, as I experienced a bit of hiccupping while throttling before the bike reached riding temp. But the handling, oh my yes, the handling. One of the only scramblers one can comfortably hope to drop a knee on, this bike loves the tight turns of canyons as much as it does jamming from light to light and whipping corners in the bustling city. If Ducati would add a steering dampener, I wouldn’t have a single thing to complain about. This is a motorcycle that anybody who loves riding will enjoy. It’s not going to eat up the miles on long trips, but it’ll make your daily commute a hell of a lot more exciting.

Jordan’s Riding Impression:

For the past few years I’ve been riding 1,000-pound baggers. Sorta comes with the territory when you’re the editor in chief of Baggers magazine. Riding the Scrambler Icon was a welcomed breath of fresh air–literally–since a windshield or fairing was nowhere in sight!

Upon first glance the dirt-track-inspired Scrambler is very easy on the eyes. I think Ducati’s choice of ‘62 Yellow for the Icon (also available in Ducati Red) was spot-on. The hue is the perfect accompaniment to the all black powertrain and chassis components with subtle hints of raw aluminum sprinkled in (fuel tank panels). And the Icon’s stance is just right: 18-inch front and 17-inch rear 10-spoke wheels wrapped in Italian rubber (Pirelli).

After throwing a leg over the Scrambler’s very scrambler-inspired seat, the ergos were very comfortable. The flat track bar wasn’t too short, nor too tall, but just right and the foot pegs were positioned well for my 5-feet-10-inch frame. After some more familiarizing, I started her up, hit the road and after about 2 seconds of riding I remembered that riding motorcycles was fun. Like exhilarating kinda fun. I felt alive! And living in the moment is a great place to dwell.

The Scrambler’s 803cc L-Twin is tucked tightly into the black powdercoated tubular-steel Trellis frame. And the air-cooled Twin’s power is very linear (throughout the rpm band), but definitely excels in the higher revs. Getting it to halt isn’t a huge task, either, thanks to the front single, semi-floating 330mm disc that’s halted by a radial-mount, four-piston caliper with standard ABS and the rear 1-piston caliper that binds a 245mm disc that binds finding the right gear isn’t the easiest after going from 100 mph to 20 mph since the gearbox is a tad clunky. After downshifting to what I thought was Second gear multiple times ended up still being Fourth, or Third…anything but Second. But upshifting wasn’t an issue, which is why it’s easy to get yourself into a bit of trouble (speeding!).

What I found rather enjoying testing the Scrambler’s inverted Kayaba 41 mm fork and Kayaba pre-load adjustable rear shock was through the long and bumpy sweeper from the 73 Toll Road onto Interstate 5 at triple-digit speeds. Both worked in unison to keep the Pirellis planted and tracking where they needed to be. I know Morgan had a serious off-road excursion, too, and he reported the bike soaking up small jumps like butter, too.

Overall, the Scrambler is a great motorcycle that scratches a lot of itches: it’s a fast, lightweight, multi-function bike that won’t break the bank at just under 9 grand. For my money, it doesn’t get much better for a light cruiser. Thanks, Ducati. I’m reminded that there are many different strokes for different folks, and if it’s a much-needed thrill seeking adventure riders are looking for out of a motorcycle…they can find it with the Scrambler.

Scrambler Specs

Specifications
Engine Type	L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement	803cc
Power	75 hp (55 kW) @ 8,250 rpm
Torque	50 lb-ft (68Nm) @ 5,750 rpm
Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body

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Gearbox	6 speed
Ratio	1=32/13 2=30/18 3=28/21 4=26/23 5=22/22 6=24/26
Primary drive	Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1
Final drive	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 46
Clutch	APTC wet multiplate with mechanical control

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Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front suspension	Inverted Kayaba 41 mm fork
Front wheel travel	150 mm (5.9 in.)
Front wheel	10-spoke in light alloy, 3.00″ x 18″
Front tyre	Pirelli MT 60 RS 110/80 ZR18
Rear suspension	Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable
Rear wheel travel	150 mm (5.9 in.)
Rear wheel	10-spoke in light alloy, 5.50″ x 17″
Rear tyre	Pirelli MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17
Front brake	330 mm disc, radial 4-piston caliper with ABS as standard equipment
Rear brake	245 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper with ABS as standard equipment

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Wheelbase	1.445 mm (56.9 in.)
Rake	24°
Trail	112 mm (4.4 in.)
Total steering lock	35°
Fuel tank capacity	13.5 L – 3.57 gallons
Dry weight	170 kg (375 lb)
Wet weight*	186 kg (410 lb)
Seat height	790 mm (31.1 in.) – low seat 770 mm (30.3 in.) available as accessory
Max height	1.150 mm (45.3 in.) / brake reservoir
Max width	845 mm (33.3 in.) / mirrors
Max length	2.100 – 2.165 mm (82.7 – 85.2 in.)

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Standard Equipment	Steel tank with interchangeable aluminum side panels, headlight with glass lens, LED light-guide and interchangeable aluminum cover, LED rear light with diffusion-light, LCD instruments with interchangeable aluminum cover, machine-finished aluminum belt covers, 18’’ front, 17’’ rear wheels, under-seat storage compartment with USB socket

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H-D Street 750 vs Indian Scout

Post author By Words and Video by Robert Engen
Post date July 23, 2015

Reader Robert Engen provided this video to us via Facebook and we thought he did a good enough job describing his bike and his project that we would let him tell it in his own words.

A little bit about me and my Street 750. My name is Rob Engen, I’m 33 years old and I’ve been around Harley’s since I watched my dad build and wrench on them as a boy. My first bike was a Midnight Maxim 750 and throughout the years I’ve owned a 84′ v65 Magna, XS1100, Fatboy Lo and a Buell Blast. I first caught wind of the 750 back when the first product testing shots leaked out of India and from since that time, I’ve been bugging the local GM at Harley for one of these bikes. I was able to finally receive my bike in Feb of this year.

I originally wanted to build this bike up into a speed racer for the salt flats but as the time goes on, I think these bikes would be much more suited racing the 1/4 mile and road courses. So far, I have upgraded the suspension in the rear with a set of Progressive 970’s and I replaced the stock tree’s with a set of Free Spirits aluminum trees and rebuilt the forks w/ dampener valves to Free Spirits spec. I removed the stock bars and went with a set of clip-ons and to add to the more sporty feel of the bike, we also performed a 4′ tank lift to the bike.

The rear end of the bike has been chopped and is awaiting our custom rear fender and seat pan. Due to originality though and the belief that some of the Battle of the Kings builders have used our fender concept, we’re going back to the drawing board to re-create our idea into something a little more unique. I guess that’s the price you pay when you’re one of the first trying to customize these bikes.

This bike is a collaborative effort between myself and a few close friends who each bring their own set of skills and wisdom to this bike. We hope to find sponsorship so we can continue to refine on our ideas and be able to tour the bike around Western Canada so we can get as much riding time in for our riders.

Thanks again for showing interest in our project. I know a lot of the hardcore Harley crowd is passing these bikes over and we intend to open their eyes to the potential that these bikes provide.

Thanks a lot, Rob. We love to see people like you taking the initiative to go somewhere that people haven’t and push a new bike to it’s limits. Godspeed, my friend!

For more information on Rob and his bike, you can find him on Youtube and HDBitchin.com