[Sunfighter]

I love business. I love bikes. This is an ongoing thread to discuss the industry, market and general bike-related business news.

[Sunfighter]

First up :

Yamaha sales on the rise - Common Tread - RevZilla (http://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/yamaha-sales-on-the-rise)

This probably isn't a huge surprise;

-R3 has been a hit, it's accessible (price) and the reviews have been strong
-R1 (flagship) has generated massive exposure for the brand, which has created a trickle-down effect for the R3, the (soon-to-be-refreshed) R6 and their wicked nakeds.
The FZ-07 remains one of the hottest bikes on the market

[Blueboy222]

https://i0.wp.com/s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/8b/15/47/8b154792376f42a3e2d0342db3ee9029.jpg?ssl=1

[DKaz]

Just wished the R3 had an option for ABS like the CBR 300R and Ninja 300. Yamaha hardly has ABS on any of its models it seems.

[Vale46Rossi]

subbed, good shit :D

[Sunfighter]

Latest pics of the new Triumph Speed Triple have emerged :

Triumph gives new Speed Triple a major makeover | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/september/triumph-gives-new-speed-triple-a-major-makeover/)

This bike is (supposedly) a final "refresh" before an all-new model is finally introduced.

http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/PageFiles/547114/540x360/speed-triple-1.jpg

[Sunfighter]

2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R coming next month ...

http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/PageFiles/547171/540x360/zx-10r.jpg

2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R launched next month | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/september/2016-kawasaki-ninja-zx-10r-launched-next-month/)

Not entirely sure how this bike will index against others in the same class. Will be very interesting to see.

[Sunfighter]

Triumph fined almost $3-million US for breaking US recall rules

Triumph fined over recall violation (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/triumph-fined-for-breaking-us-recall-rules/28134.html)

Big hit for a small producer like Triumph. Assuming they pull $1500 in average GM on each bike sold they will need to sell 2,000 units just to make up for this penalty. Completely unsubstantiated but interesting none-the-less.

[Sunfighter]

BMW Motorrad August 2015 Sales up 21.5%

Probably not a surprise at all - BMW bike sales continue to surge.

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/09/08/bmw-motorrad-august-2015-sales-up-21-5/

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-bmw-motorrad-august-2015-sales-up-21.5-percent.jpg
Sales were again positive for August 2015, but this time attribution went to the revised S1000RR superbike, which was the best-selling motorcycle of August.

[Raid3n]

Triumph fined almost $3-million US for breaking US recall rules

Triumph fined over recall violation (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/triumph-fined-for-breaking-us-recall-rules/28134.html)

Big hit for a small producer like Triumph. Assuming they pull $1500 in average GM on each bike sold they will need to sell 2,000 units just to make up for this penalty. Completely unsubstantiated but interesting none-the-less.

to be fair, they only got fined $1.4M, have to spend at least $500k on improving safety procedures to meet requirements, and the last $1M only comes due if they fail to do this to NHTSA's satisfaction.

still not pocket change, but better than being hit with $2.9M out of the gate.

[Vale46Rossi]

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Teaser-Monster-1200-R-1024x682.jpg


I was going to buy a 1200S a week ago... lucky I didn't pull the trigger.....

[Sunfighter]

You are as much a tease as Ducati is ....

[jshen]

Oo snapppp, what can it be.....

[Vale46Rossi]

You are as much a tease as Ducati is ....

I always loved the Monster.... But my girlfriend couldn't fit the 1200 or 1200S so we ended up purchasing a 696 Monster and lowered it.... But lately I had a sudden urge again to buy a monster for myself... Right now I can get a Monster 1200S for 17500 out the door and I'm wondering how much would the Monster R be.... The panigale S and R price difference is 9500$ so I'm hoping the monster difference would be around $5000-6000 max as it has no fairings....

Around 23-24 I will probably go ahead with it.... :3

[Sunfighter]

http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/750x422/quality/95/http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2013/06/mission-motorcycles-r-3.jpg

Mission Motorcycles powers down, files for bankruptcy (http://www.autoblog.com/2015/09/14/mission-motorcycles-powers-down-files-for-bankruptcy/)

Based on how quiet they have been the past few years this probably does not come as a total surprise. Sad nonetheless.

[Sunfighter]

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/80919.jpg

As if the R1 was hot enough, Yamaha releases a special edition.

Speed block Yamaha R1 for 2016 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/special-edition-speed-block-r1/28175.html)

http://www.motoroids.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1000x666xYamaha-R1-Speed-Block-Limited-Edition-2.jpg.pagespeed.ic.RgeDAFUn7J.jpg

[Sunfighter]

Yamaha extending the production run of the R1M ... just incase you weren't able to get the money together in time ... :)

Introducing the 2016 R1M:

Yamaha announces new production run of the R1M - Motorcycle news: New bikes - Visordown (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/yamaha-announces-new-production-run-of-the-r1m/28177.html)

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/80931.jpg

[Sunfighter]

2016 to be a MONSTER year for Ducati

Ducati says its 2016 range ‘represents, beyond any shadow of doubt, the biggest, most decisive attack on the market ever to have been launched by Ducati.’

Ducati to show nine new models at Eicma - Motorcycle news : General news - Visordown (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/ducati-to-show-nine-new-models-at-eicma/28174.html)

[Sunfighter]

Yamaha back in WSB with R1 in 2016 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-racing-news-wsb/yamaha-to-return-to-wsbk-after-five-years/28200.html)

[Sunfighter]

Kawasaki reveals heavily updated ZX-10R

Note: this is not a NEW bike

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/81485.jpg

New Kawasaki ZX-10R (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/kawasaki-reveals-heavily-updated-zx-10r/28275.html)

-revised engine
-new electronics
--inertial measurement unit
--traction control
--launch control
--ABS
--engine braking control
--quick shifter
-revised frame and swingarm
-new Showa gas forks
-Ohlins electronic steering daper
-Brembo brakes

Bike makes 200hp; 210hp w/ ram air. This model weights 5kg MORE than it's predecessor.

More : http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/october/hot-new-kawasaki-zx-10r-unveiled/

[Sunfighter]

Updated Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R 2016 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/updated-cbr500r/28272.html)

Some cool bits here;

-completely new look
-LED lighting
-rider focused upgrades;
--front suspension with adjustable pre-load
--larger fuel tank
--adjustable brake levers
--"wave" style ignition key (I don't know what that means)
--shorter exhaust (THIS is a big win for the 500R)
--lots of new colours



http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/81476.jpg

[Sunfighter]

New Triumph Speed Triple R (unofficially) revealed

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/81379.jpg

The 2016 Triumph Speed Triple R is getting a mid-cycle refresh. The frame, introduced in 2011, is being married to some new parts, including;

-new tank
-new radiator side covers
-streamlined/smaller tail unit
-new air scoop
-new screen
-updated brakes
-updated suspension
-suspecte power bump (140hp from 133hp)
-new exhaust
-some electronic rider aids (WHAT?! On a Triumph?)

2016 Triumph Speed Triple spy shot (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-triumph-speed-triple-r-revealed/28265.html)

[Sunfighter]

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT prototype tested

KTM 1290 Super Duke GT prototype tested | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2015/october/ktm-1290-super-duke-gt-prototype-tested/)

Details are scarce at this point but this bike reinforces KTM's commitment to building bonkers bikes.

http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/PageFiles/550804/540x360/SuperDukeT010.jpg

[Sunfighter]

BMW bet big on going small

BMW bet big on going small | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/october/bmw-bet-big-on-going-small/)

-BMW investing big in sub-500cc bikes
-provides massive opportunity to enter new markets with lower ASP bikes

http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/PageFiles/550708/540x360/BMW-300-Roadster_blue.jpg

From a business perspective this is perfectly logical;

-lower-displacement, lower-cost compact bikes enable BMW to generate unit sales in developing countries (India, for instance) where their current high-ASP lineup doesn't work
-the same bikes can be sold alongside their more premium products in developed countries as a mechanism to bring additional riders into their showrooms. This would broaden the brand's appeal to more riders and create a natural upgrade path to (eventually) get younger/newer riders into the brand's more premium products

I love this and will be watching it very closely....

[Sunfighter]

Honda's CBR250RR to transform into CBR350RR?!


http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/81560.jpg

Honda's 2016 CBR250RR shown as CBR350RR (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/cbr250rr-becomes-cbr350rr/28286.html)

If it wasn't clear already then it is now ... KTM's RC390 was a catalyst for a nuclear arms race amongst those building sub-400cc sportbikes... wow! Ninja 300... RC390... R3... CBR350RR......

and it's not just displacement bumps... these bikes are enticing for traditional 600cc bike owners...

[Sunfighter]

MV Agusta announces collaboration with Lewis Hamilton

MV Agusta announces collaboration with Lewis Hamilton (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-videos/mv-agusta-officially-announces-the-lewis-hamilton-dragster-rr/28305.html)

https://youtu.be/2vkly6fTuns

[Sunfighter]

Are you ready for a (new) baby Panigale?

Ducati 959 Panigale spy shot (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/ducati-959-panigale-revealed/28259.html)

New Ducati 959 Panigale Caught Testing Without camouflage (http://motorcyclefeed.com/new-ducati-959-panigale-caught-testing-without-camouflage-6701-2/)

2016 Ducati 959 Panigale Outed by CARB - Motorcycle.com News (http://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/09/28/manufacturers/ducati/2016-ducati-959-panigale-outed-by-carb/)

The baby Panigale to see some improvements on an already spectacular bike, including:

-1299 Panigale fairing set
-increased engine displacement
-lots of other unconfirmed details

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/81335.jpg

http://motorcyclefeed.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Ducati-959-Panigale-Spotted-Testing-Ahead-Of-EICMA-Motor-Show-Left-Side-2-750x500.jpg

[Vale46Rossi]

MV Agusta announces collaboration with Lewis Hamilton

MV Agusta announces collaboration with Lewis Hamilton (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-videos/mv-agusta-officially-announces-the-lewis-hamilton-dragster-rr/28305.html)

https://youtu.be/2vkly6fTuns


Called Pacific to see if they have any details/pricing

They didn't even know about this bike.... and the guy was pretty rude.... I just want to know how much and if its coming to canada -.-

[Sunfighter]

That's absurd that he would be rude. What a totally unnecessary way to deter somebody from spending money at your shop in the future.

[vexor]

Any news on a newer generation Suzuki GSXR 600/750?

[Sunfighter]

Any news on a newer generation Suzuki GSXR 600/750?

It's interesting when you look at the market.

Prior to 2008-2009, the sports bike market in the United States was on fire. As a result, and in an effort to promote their offerings, Japanese manufacturers were routinely refreshing their 600cc-class machines on a two or three year cycle. The 2008 recession caused havoc with the entire motorcycle industry. For most of the North American population, motorcycles represent discretionary spending and it's one of the first things that people shift away for when they need to be more conservative with their finances.

Naturally - many new bikes were already in development during this period and many landed in showrooms in 2010 and 2011. However, many have remained (largely) unchanged since that time. New bikes require immense R&D capital and R&D capital isn't made available unless the manufacturer can substantiate an ROIC that will exceed the input.

The Yamaha R6, Suzuki GSX-R600/750 and several other models have been caught in this period of stasis for the past number of years as the manufacturers have been unable to justify the capital necessary to overhaul the bike or are instead putting that money into other lines (the R3, R1, etc.) to satisfy other market demands.

The other major consideration is that traditional bike markets (North America and Western Europe) are being usurped in priority by developing markets like India, China and South Asia. 600cc bikes present an ASP that isn't ideal for these markets and thus the MFRs have been focused on lower displacement, lower ASP bikes that are more compatible with the market conditions in those countries (licensing restrictions, pricing, fuel economy, etc.).

The good news is that the economy is stabilizing in the United States and parts of Western Europe and bikes sales (globally) are rebounding strongly. Curiously though, the 600cc-class has remained stagnant and the industry growth in sales is coming from refreshed and new entry-level 300cc sportsbike/naked offerings and ultra high-end superbikes.

We have seen a surge in superbike development that has mirrored the explosive growth in this category (the new R1/R1M/R1S, Panigales, S1000RR, S1000R, etc.).

I guess the argument of course is always that sales are flat/soft in the 600cc-class because the offerings aren't exciting but the manufacturers won't invest in this class because they can't justifying the associated costs. In the meantime, the sub-600cc and superbike ranges continue to expand and grow.

[Sunfighter]

The 600cc and 750cc Suzuki are two of my favourite Japanese bikes and I watch news regarding these closely. Nothing but speculation exists as this point regarding new models.

[SumAznGuy]

Curiously though, the 600cc-class has remained stagnant and the industry growth in sales is coming from refreshed and new entry-level 300cc sportsbike/naked offerings and ultra high-end superbikes.

We have seen a surge in superbike development that has mirrored the explosive growth in this category (the new R1/R1M/R1S, Panigales, S1000RR, S1000R, etc.).

I guess the argument of course is always that sales are flat/soft in the 600cc-class because the offerings aren't exciting but the manufacturers won't invest in this class because they can't justifying the associated costs. In the meantime, the sub-600cc and superbike ranges continue to expand and grow.

I think part of the problem is that people are given too many choices.

Back then, people just getting into motorcycles either bought used, or were forced to buy brand new 600cc's. As well, a lot of the >1000cc bikes were sorta widow makers. Lots of power, no electric safety nets and were heavy so they didn't handle that well. People were pulling close to similar lap times in an R6 vs an R1 at the track.

Now we have the <400cc bikes for the newbs/daily commuters and can hold their own in the corners for track guys as well as the >1000cc guys that have enough electronics that everyone is pulling Rossi/Marques type lap times.
600's are kinda like that in between, sort like what happened to the 750's when 99/2000 rolled around and the 600's became much lighter and much more powerful.

[Sunfighter]

I think that is a great analysis.

The lineups that these manufacturers are presenting are deeper (more fractured?) than they were in the past. The reality is that while bikes are selling it's not necessarily 600cc bikes that are generating those sales... it's the sporty naked bikes, the fantastic new 300cc - 400cc sportbikes, etc.

The industry might ultimately change in such a way that the 600cc-class might become relatively niche. If that happens ... we will see less and less development and innovation within this class.

No matter what - the industry is fascinating right now. It's much smaller than the automobile industry and thus much more agile and can change more quickly. Hopefully this thread will provide some insight as the market evolves.

[Sunfighter]

Honda CBR 2016 range shown (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/hondas-2016-cbr-range-shown-in-us/28307.html)

http://cdn.hondanews.com/powersports/photos/5706/f1b1/5706f1b1-0551-4a45-b3b4-72c7d9f1dfdc-720x480.jpg

I like the colour of the 2016 CBR600RR ... reminds me of my 2007 ...

[Sunfighter]

I know a few of you were putting off buying a Kawasaki Ninja H2 until it was available in a different colour ... well now you can pull out yours wallets!!!


Ninja H2 available in a new colour for 2016

New colour for 2016 Kawasaki Ninja H2 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/ninja-h2-available-in-a-new-colour-for-2016/28350.html#ixzz3pmHd3HGj)

https://youtu.be/lWfrhLel5VU

[?NR]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Y6UOvcH4468

please come to North America

[BoostedBB6]

Just wished the R3 had an option for ABS like the CBR 300R and Ninja 300. Yamaha hardly has ABS on any of its models it seems.

It will as of next model year. It is a requirement in Europe and will be mandatory on new production bikes next year. This is also one of the reasons that it is believed that Yamaha will release there new R6 next year.

[Sunfighter]

Another entry-level bike.... maybe? Vexxor .... you have your new GSX-R!!!

Will Suzuki unveil a GSX-R250 in Tokyo?

Suzuki GSX-R250 rendering (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/will-suzuki-unveil-a-gsx-r250-in-tokyo/28359.html)

[DKaz]

This is good news. The Suzuki GW250 is not a bad bike, it's cheap ($3199) and looks reasonable but people may be turned off by the fact it's built in China? And it's 403 lb, very heavy for a 250. The full fairing version GW250F is pretty ugly though and even heavier at 416 lb.

Excited to see what the specs of the GSX-R 250 are. 25+ HP and under 325 lb would be good.

[vexor]

Another entry-level bike.... maybe? Vexxor .... you have your new GSX-R!!!

Will Suzuki unveil a GSX-R250 in Tokyo?

Suzuki GSX-R250 rendering (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/will-suzuki-unveil-a-gsx-r250-in-tokyo/28359.html)

AARRRGGHHHHH.... dammit Suzuki, give us a new 600/750 not another entry level bike.

That said, if the new 600/750 looks somewhat like that, I'm trading up....

[CharlieH]

The Yamaha R6, Suzuki GSX-R600/750 and several other models have been caught in this period of stasis for the past number of years as the manufacturers have been unable to justify the capital necessary to overhaul the bike or are instead putting that money into other lines (the R3, R1, etc.) to satisfy other market demands.




been waiting for a new r6 since 2006 lol

[DKaz]

AARRRGGHHHHH.... dammit Suzuki, give us a new 600/750 not another entry level bike.

That said, if the new 600/750 looks somewhat like that, I'm trading up....

I think your gen looks better. Maybe just getting long in the tooth for you personally?

[vexor]

I think your gen looks better. Maybe just getting long in the tooth for you personally?

Maybe... but honestly, I would like to have all of the latest upgrades in terms of frame development, electronics, engine development, etc...

It's probably been a decade now since the 2006-2015 (similar engines and frames for those generations) model range has been developed. It's time to move on and come out with something brand new like how Yamaha did with the R1 and Kawasaki with the H2.

[Sunfighter]

http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/1061e83863faec3430ad993a33b4d430/202879997/yamaha-motobot.jpg

WOW!!!

Yamaha's robot motorcycle rider could challenge real racers (http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/28/yamaha-motobot/)

[Sunfighter]

Electric BMW Superbike? Yes, please!

The Electric BMW eRR Is Real, Here Is the Concept - Video, Photo Gallery - autoevolution for Mobile (http://m.autoevolution.com/the-electric-bmw-err-is-real-here-is-the-concept-video-photo-gallery-101924.html)

[vexor]

I've been having a hard-on since this morning....

2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept Preview - Motorcycle USA (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/11/article/2017-suzuki-gsx-r1000-concept-preview/)

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/17-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2.jpg?378220

[Sunfighter]

Vexor!!! Talk to me about the new GSX-R1000... is this a true R1 competitor or a glossed-up revision of the previous model like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000?

New Suzuki GSX-R1000 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/finally---suzukis-new-gsxr-1000/28463.html)

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/82521.jpg

[Sunfighter]

2016 Yamaha MT-10 Naked R1-based Superbike!!!!

hhttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/11/17/2016-yamaha-mt-10-naked-r1-superbike-motorcycle-review-first-look-photos-eicma-2015-motorcycle-show/

Perhaps the closest thing yet to a BMW S1000R

http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2016-Yamaha-MT-10-static-4.jpg

http://www.cycleworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2016-Yamaha-MT-10-studio-6.jpg

[Sunfighter]

Hello - little Panigale 959......

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/16-ducati-panigale-959-10.jpg?378220

US model will weight 11 lbs less because it won't have that restrictive, EU-spec exhaust... :)

2016 Ducati 959 Panigale First Look - Motorcycle USA (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2015/11/article/2016-ducati-959-panigale-first-look/)

[jshen]

Looks mean as fuggggg but too bad it's all cosmetic only.

http://www.rushlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2016-MV-Agusta-Dragster-RR-Lewis-Hamilton-9.jpg

[vexor]

Vexor!!! Talk to me about the new GSX-R1000... is this a true R1 competitor or a glossed-up revision of the previous model like the Kawasaki Ninja 1000?

New Suzuki GSX-R1000 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/finally---suzukis-new-gsxr-1000/28463.html)

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/82521.jpg

OK, where do I start with this??

I LOVE the new look, sleek, current, and they stayed with the traditional single headlamp. And by the looks of it, it looks like it may be back to a projector style?

From the limited info, it looks like the engine is brand new and has VVT now.

As for those new forks, I don't know much about them but they look hella cool :alonehappy:

Electronics is one area where Gixxers have been falling behind the competition. So I'm curious to see how their version of TC, anti-wheelie, ABS, and up & down quick shifting stacks up to Ducati & Yamaha.

Gixxers have always been known to be easy to ride especially through corners so it would be a sight to see if this new one is faster than the new R1 and 1299.... and even the S1000RR.

I just hope they incorporate some of this electronic tech and looks into the 600 & 750 soon....

[320icar]

I'm quite curious about it too. I don't know why they ever stopped with the projector headlight. They had it in 03-05 and then stopped. But whyyyyy. I hope they can keep the price a be down though. It's like 5k cheaper than an r1 currently

[vexor]

I'm quite curious about it too. I don't know why they ever stopped with the projector headlight. They had it in 03-05 and then stopped. But whyyyyy. I hope they can keep the price a be down though. It's like 5k cheaper than an r1 currently

Most likely it still will be cheapest (ie, least expensive) of the litre bikes.

I think they dropped the projector headlamp because it doesn't spread the light as well as a traditional headlamp. My generation 600 still has projector and at night while cornering I am blind. The light does not do anything through corners, I have to use my high beams, LOL

[Sunfighter]

https://youtu.be/T_CdUbSSy0E

[DKaz]

That's pretty much true with any bike. I think someone needs to rethink the motorcycle headlight.

But anyway, looks like a combination projector/LED setup. And wow that's heavenly.

[Sunfighter]

BMW targets annual motorcycle sales of 200,000 by 2020

BMW targets annual motorcycle sales of 200,000 by 2020 | Business | Reuters (http://ca.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idCAKCN0T01BR20151111)

[Sunfighter]

The SV650 is making a comeback! ...kinda?

2016 Suzuki SV650: The Miata Of The Moto World Is Back! Well, Kinda... (http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/2016-suzuki-sv650-the-miata-of-the-moto-world-is-back-1742978925?trending_test_two_b&utm_expid=66866090-68.-Cr2byf7Q_GFlTznkUxh-Q.2&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Flanesplitter.jalopnik.co m%2F2016-suzuki-sv650-the-miata-of-the-moto-world-is-back-1742978925)

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--tTn_D-E1--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/1522937233600271793.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--bbOJvqLH--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/1522937233499874993.png

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--hW7YwL9_--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/1522937233404513969.jpg

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--niPBcH4J--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/1522937234516414641.png

[Sunfighter]

Yamaha's race edition R1 and R6 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/race-only-r1-revealed/28553.html)

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/83209.jpg

[Sunfighter]

New Suzuki SV650 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-suzuki-sv650/28464.html)

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/82561.jpg

[Sunfighter]

Possibly big news ...

VW Group prepared to sell Ducati to raise cash? | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/december/vw-group-prepared-to-sell-ducati-to-raise-cash/)

I think at this point it's purely speculation. I'm not sure that shedding assets is the best way for VW/Audi to recover form their regulatory mis-steps. But that said, they may be forced into a position where they really need to focus on their core: Volkswagen's sales are collapsing - Dec. 4, 2015 (http://money.cnn.com/2015/12/04/news/companies/volkswagen-sales-down/)

[Sunfighter]

Most popular Ducatis (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top-10s/top-10-best-selling-ducatis/30597.html)

Very interesting ...

[Sunfighter]

Triumph Bonneville Street Twin review (http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-triumph-street-twin-review/30579.html)

http://s4.visordown.com/uploads/images/large/84395.jpg

[Sunfighter]

Yamaha's Motobot is getting very serious:

Yamaha Motobot phase 2 (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/yamaha-takes-motobot-to-second-phase-of-development/30657.html)

Yamaha's Motobot to take on MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi in 2017 | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3391113/Motobot-Valentino-Rossi-Yamaha-s-robotic-motorbike-rider-challenge-MotoGP-legend-2017.html)

The coolest thing about Motobot is that is is designed to use the human inputs... the robot isn't directly integrated into the bike ... it is still an isolated operator like a human is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UTjdN_JBNA

[Sunfighter]

Triumph Motorcycles Makes a Triumphant Return to Metal Gear Solid (http://twinfinite.net/2015/05/triumph-motorcycles-makes-a-triumphant-return-to-metal-gear-solid/)

http://www.twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MGSV-Stand-Comic-Con-London-Box-2-550x387.jpg

http://www.twinfinite.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/VTB1-Venom-Triumph-Bonneville-550x413.jpg

[Sunfighter]

Triumph triumph in 2015 | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2015/december/triumph-2015-finacial-results/)

Great fiscal year for Triumph.

-significant swing in profitability (net loss to net profit versus PY)
-slightly lower overall revenue
-85% of total units sold internationally (outside of UK)

[Sunfighter]

Triumph's Triumph + The End of the Daytona? - (http://44teeth.com/triumphs-triumph-end-daytona/)

Maybe not a surprise ... total Daytona unit sales are microscopic compared to the rest of their range. The better ROIC is on the massively popular Street Triples.

[Sunfighter]

Record year for Ducati (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-industry/ducati-announces-record-year-of-sales/30679.html)

Based on monthly sales trending, this probably a isn't a big surprise. Congrats to Ducati!

Great year for bike manufacturers.

[Sunfighter]

VERYYYY interesting:

BMW confirm carbon-fibre future | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2016/february/bmw-confirm-carbon-fibre-future/)

[Sunfighter]

No question that this was in the works, even before the incident in Malaysia last year ...

Marquez brothers part ways with VR46 Racing Apparel | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/2016/february/marquez-brothers-part-ways-with-vr46-racing-apparel/)

[Sunfighter]

New Suzuki GSX-R250 on the way (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/japanese-predict-gsx-r250r-for-next-year/30814.html)

[vexor]

New Suzuki GSX-R250 on the way (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/japanese-predict-gsx-r250r-for-next-year/30814.html)

Just stop it Suzuki! Just please give us a new 600/750, Pleeeeeaseeee

[Mr_R3]

Really like the new cbr250rr. Cant wait for it to come out

[Sunfighter]

MV Agusta Going Under? Bankruptcy? | MOTORCYCLIST (http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/mv-agusta-slips-under-again?src=SOC&dom=tw)

[Sunfighter]

The Daytona may be almost extinct ... but an entirely new generation of 800cc Street Triples is about to emerge ...

Street Triple 800 spied - Motorcycle news: New bikes - Visordown (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/street-triple-800-spied/31112.html)

[tinico]

what's up with the yamaha mt/fz-03. on the net i find "it's a green light for north america", i contacted yamaha canada, they replied " up to the dealer to place an order", contacted a dealer, "it's up to yamaha canada to make it available" wth??? anyone got some inside info?

[Sunfighter]

You gotta wonder, is this an incremental addition or will it come at the expense of an existing race:

MotoGP: Finland to return to the calendar in 2018 | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/motogp/german-motogp-2016/motogp-finland-to-return-to-the-calendar-in-2018/)

Good for Finnish fans!

[Sunfighter]

New Z1000SX? Maybe!

World Exclusive: Secret new Ninja 1000 | MCN (http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/july/world-exclusive-secret-new-ninja-1000/)

[Sunfighter]

Ducati SuperSport!

What do you think?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/2016/july/ducati-supersport-in-detail/

http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/PageFiles/579271/1000x750/supersport1.jpg

[jshen]

^^ will they fix the heat issue that comes with a fully faired vtwin?

[bananana]

^^ will they fix the heat issue that comes with a fully faired vtwin?

Is it a heat issue from being a fully faired twin? Or is it a heat issue because of the strange exhaust routing? Or both? I've ridden the 959 and it was awful.

My naked twin can overheat a bit in traffic on hot days but nothing like the sportbikes.

[jshen]

I think it's the combination of both. The heat from the rear cylinder/exhaust routing is right between your legs. The fairings seem to duct the heat in the same place when going slow or when the rad fans turn on. Panigales are unbearably hot unless your going 120+.

[bananana]

"Skully Closes Its Doors and Ceases Operations"

Skully Closes Its Doors and Ceases Operations (http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/skully-ar-1-helmet-closing/)

Zero real tech. No projection, just a small screen based hud. Poorly made helmet (including shell design) from a lower-end Chinese OEM. Electronics not designed for mass production. Programming done by contractors in India. Unable to meet ECE ratings. Didn't even get DOT. What the fuck were these guys doing?

[Sunfighter]

bananana - honestly, riders deserved better than what Skully was going to deliver. I feel terrible for those that lost money though.

[Sunfighter]

Baby GSX-R250 on the way? Possibly:

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/patent-images-could-show-suzuki’s-gsx-r250

I love these entry-level sportbikes. While I know they are really intended for developing/emerging markets, I still love seeing them on the road here (RC390, etc.).

[Sunfighter]

Official Honda CBR250RR reveal:

Honda officially reveals CBR250RR | Visordown | The UK's No.1 motorcycle news, reviews and road tests resource (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/honda-officially-reveals-cbr250rr)

http://www.visordown.com/sites/default/files/field/image/Honda%20CBR250RR.jpg

Makes you wonder what the future has in-store for the CBR1000RR and whether the venerable CBR600RR has a future.

[vexor]

Baby GSX-R250 on the way? Possibly:

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/patent-images-could-show-suzuki’s-gsx-r250

I love these entry-level sportbikes. While I know they are really intended for developing/emerging markets, I still love seeing them on the road here (RC390, etc.).

This is why I'm seriously considering moving away from Suzuki and the other japanese brands for my next bike. There are no new 600-ish models with the latest tech from the big 4 and also no plans/rumors.... Well apart from the new R6 but I've never been a fan of that bike. Too aggressive as a daily street bike.

[kchan]

wish honda will announce the 2017 cbr1000rr already... arghh

[Sunfighter]

MV Agusta F4Z polarizes like nothing else on two wheels - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/27/mv-agusta-f4z-zagato-superbike/)

http://www.cycleworld.com/sites/cycleworld.com/files/styles/large_1x_/public/images/2016/08/cqxvde6wcaade1d.jpg?itok=pbavKKZx&fc=53,39

[vexor]

Honda OFFICIAL comment: CBR600 is DEAD (for now) and there's NO Hornet 800 on the way! - MoreBikes (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/honda-official-comment-cbr600-is-dead-for-now-and-theres-no-hornet-800-on-the-way/)

Fuck, what am I going to do now if this is the trend going forward? I still want a 600/750 class bike but with manufacturers not investing in them for the foreseeable future, I'm stuck in the past with older models. I really don't need a 1000cc bike because... well I just don't. The other day I was going on hwy 1 and I found myself going 180 before I realized it. So on a 1L bike it would have been faster and I just know it'll get me into a lot of trouble. It sucks that I'm in the minority now. I want a bike with the latest technology (light weight frame design, fresh fairing design, TC, ABS, and so on) but without the 1L engine.

/ rant over

[vexor]

Suzuki's OFFICIAL drawings for SUPERCHARGED GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 REVEALED! - MoreBikes (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/suzukis-official-drawings-for-supercharged-gsx-r750-and-gsx-r1000-revealed/)

Maybe there's hope yet.....

[Sunfighter]

First photos of new Honda Fireblade (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-honda-fireblade-spotted)

I like the current CBR1000RR, but technologically it really pales compared to its current competition (even the SP version).

[Sunfighter]

Yamaha R6 teaser video (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/yamaha-teases-new-r6)

[Sunfighter]

2017 Honda Fireblade teaser video (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/honda-teases-new-fireblade)

October 4th is gonna be awesome.

[BoostedBB6]

Yamaha R6 teaser video (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/yamaha-teases-new-r6)

Always loved the R6.....perhaps I will wait till this releases to get my new bike :P

2017 Honda Fireblade teaser video (http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/honda-teases-new-fireblade)

October 4th is gonna be awesome.

Given Honda's history with "new" models I do not hold much hope for this new 1k. They have hardly made changes to it from 04. Super small changes made to the function but they made it look nice. So unless Honda pulls off some sort of magic with this one compared to ever other previous update they will flop HARD.

[vexor]

Intermot show roundup. I know I've missed a few but these are ones that caught my eye.

2017 Ducati Supersport - Intermot show: Ducati's SuperSport for 2017 REVEALED - MoreBikes (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-ducatis-supersport-for-2017-revealed/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/M_motociclismo5.jpg

2017 Honda Fireblade - Intermot show: Honda gets its 2017 Fireblade out! Two versions of the bike are go! - MoreBikes (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-honda-gets-its-2017-fireblade-out-two-versions-of-the-bike-are-go/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/14523029_1226078607414868_3002936672067803588_n.jp g

5 New KTM models - Intermot show: KTM launches FIVE new models for 2017. (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-ktm-launches-five-new-models-2017/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1090r1.jpg

Kawasaki Z900 & Z650 - http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-kawasaki-announces-two-more-new-models-the-z900-and-z650/
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/z900-z900-abs.jpg

2017 Yamaha MT-10SP - Intermot show: Here's the 2017 Yamaha MT-10SP! Yeah, an SP version! (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-heres-2017-yamaha-mt-10/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2017_YAM_MT10DX_EU_BWM2_STA_002.jpg

2017 Suzuki GSX-S750 - Intermot show: GSX-S750 gets out into the light for Suzuki (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-gsx-s750-gets-light-suzuki/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/GSX-S750AL7_KEL_Diagonal-1.jpg

2017 Suzuki GSX-R125 - Intermot show: Suzuki reveals its GSX-R125 (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-suzuki-reveals-gsx-r125/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/gsxr125.jpg

2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Intermot show: REVEALED Suzuki 2017 GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R in DETAIL (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-revealed-suzuki-2017-gsx-r1000-and-gsx-r1000r-in-detail/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/paragrapharticle-63906-57f25530b989e.jpg

2017 Kawasaki Ninja650 - Intermot show: Kawasaki's ALL-NEW 2017 Ninja 650 revealed - MoreBikes (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-kawasakis-new-2017-ninja-650-revealed/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/my17ninja650static2.jpg

BMW S1000 family upgrades - Intermot show: BMW unveils 2017 S1000RR, R and XR family with updates (http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-show-bmw-unveils-2017-s1intermot-show-bmw-unveils-2017-s1000rr-r-and-xr-family-with-updates000rr-r-and-xr-family-with-updates/)
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/P90234003-highRes-1.jpg

[Geist]

unless the Supersport S' cluster is buried deep, the handlebars look fairly high... in which case I'd rather go back to an 848, or 899. I am a sucker for white bikes though.

[jshen]

Glad i didnt wait for the supersport. Reminds me of the new cbr250rr.

[Geist]

also, no new ZX-6R :(

[bananana]

unless the Supersport S' cluster is buried deep, the handlebars look fairly high... in which case I'd rather go back to an 848, or 899. I am a sucker for white bikes though.

It's a Monster with fairings. Looks pretty decent for what it is actually. As long as it's priced similarly to the monster it should sell pretty well.