10-01-2021, 05:54 PM
Two new road-oriented sport tourers announced recently.
Honda confirmed rumors of using its time-tested 1084cc parallel twin Africa Twin powertrain in another bike, this time as a sport tourer with the NT1100 to be released next year. All we have are patent documents to determine its body which appear to be similar in design to the S1000XR. Two versions to be offered at start, a NT1100A base version with manual gearing and lower spec, and a NT1100D model with a DCT semi-auto gearbox and other farkles like a taller screen.
Ducati announced a V2 version of its Multistrada. Really a remake of their Mullti 950, with new seat and a bunch of electronics like cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes & other farkles from the V4. All-new clutch & gearbox, and the V2 S gets a quickshifter. $5K cheaper than the V4 to start, so that's a reason to at least pay attention.
Honda confirmed rumors of using its time-tested 1084cc parallel twin Africa Twin powertrain in another bike, this time as a sport tourer with the NT1100 to be released next year. All we have are patent documents to determine its body which appear to be similar in design to the S1000XR. Two versions to be offered at start, a NT1100A base version with manual gearing and lower spec, and a NT1100D model with a DCT semi-auto gearbox and other farkles like a taller screen.
Ducati announced a V2 version of its Multistrada. Really a remake of their Mullti 950, with new seat and a bunch of electronics like cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes & other farkles from the V4. All-new clutch & gearbox, and the V2 S gets a quickshifter. $5K cheaper than the V4 to start, so that's a reason to at least pay attention.
Craig
'20 R1250RS
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'20 R1250RS
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