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THE FUTURE IS HERE! Kawasaki patents predictive electronics syystem
Kawasaki’s working on an electronic system which AUTOMATICALLY adjusts ABS and traction control depending on how you ride.
MOT testing to resume from August 1
MOT testing for cars, vans and motorcycles is being reintroduced from August 1 in England, Scotland and Wales. Back in March, the UK Government granted a six-month MOT exemption to enable key workers to stay mobile during the coronavirus lockdown. But with restrictions being eased and more people returning to the road, Roads Minister, Baroness Vere has expressed that it’s ‘vital’ motorists are able to keep their vehicles safe. If your MOT is due before August 1 you will still be eligible for a sixmonth exemption.
Kawasaki’s filed patents for new technology which works to automatically adjust a motorcycle's on-board electronics. The system uses data collected from cameras, lasers, satellite navigation and sensors (on the seat and footrests) to read the road and regulate a bike’s on-board electronics to suit. It’s an interesting step forward from Kawasaki as it looks to build on the ever-increasing presence of electronics in motorcycling. The patent shows a camera and laser sensor located on the front of the motorcycle. The camera works to recognise lanes and corners, while the sensor works to measure distance. This information is then checked against the maps built into the bike’s navigation system to work out when the next corner’s coming up. Finally, the sensors on the footrests and seat capture information about the rider’s position to work out what he’s about to do. The collected data is then sent to a control unit which automatically adjusts the level of each electronic rider aid fitted to the bike (ABS, traction, wheelie control, suspension), ensuring that the bike is set up perfectly for the next stretch of road. What do you think? Would you want your bike to adjust settings on the fly, or are you happy to do it yourself at the start of your ride?
Motorcycle training and testing RESTARTS
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) allowed motorcycle training to resume from July 4 in England. CBT, Direct Access training and Theory tests restarted on July 4 – before Module 1 and Module 2 testing got underway just over a week later on July 13. At the time of writing tests are still suspended in Scotland and Wales, in line with guidance from the devolved administrations, while Northern Ireland has released its own set of dates.
Norton Motorcycles: Stuart Garner ordered to return missing £14 million pension fund The Pensions Ombudsman has ruled that ex-Norton boss Stuart Garner acted ‘dishonestly’ – and ordered him to repay an estimated £14 million in pension contributions. An investigation took place after 30 members of three retirement funds which Garner set up and ran revealed he had repeatedly failed to return their funds when they were due. But he couldn’t. He’d been investing the pension contributions into Norton, which went into administration in January this year. The ombudsman’s determination reads: ‘The trustee (Garner) has acted dishonestly and in breach of his duty of no conflict, his duty not to profit and his duty to act with prudence.
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‘The investments made by [Garner into Norton] on behalf of each of the schemes were made in breach of the trustee’s statutory, investment and trust law duties.’ As a result of the findings, the ombudsman ordered Garner to make a ‘restorative payment’ to all members of his pension scheme (thought to total around £14m), in addition to £180,000 to the original 30 applicants. Speaking about the decision, Stephen Timms, the chairman of parliament’s Work and Pensions Select Committee, said: “Mr Garner, whose blunted moral antennae have been so forensically exposed by the ombudsman, must now comply with this ruling and return their savings immediately.
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“Any further delay will be all the more painful for savers because concerns about this scheme were being raised as long ago as 2014, but somehow even those alarm bells were not enough to prevent this outcome. “This shocking case raises serious questions about the effectiveness of the regulators involved and the protections we have for people who fall victim to pension scams.” The news follows Norton Motorcycles going into administration back in January – before being snapped up a few months later by Indian automotive giant TVS.
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Aprilia's DESIGNS for its baby Tuono
First revealed to the world at EICMA last year in concept form, it looks like Aprilia’s getting ready to begin production of its Tuono 660. The Tuono 660 is essentially the naked version of Aprilia’s compact supersport machine, the RS660. And the designs filed with the patent office show a bike that’s virtually identical to the prototype. That’s good news. The only differences we can see are provisions for a pillion.
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Indian Motorcycle has filed a worldwide trademark application for the name ‘EFTR’, which all but confirms the resurgent American factory is getting ready to go electric. The application confirms that the name is for ‘electric motorcycles and structural parts therefor’, so it looks like we’re going to see an electric version of its recently introduced and widely successful FTR 1200 in the not-too-distant future. Expect more information to be revealed over the next 12 months or so, before (we’re assuming) a 2021 release.
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ince we last spoke, I’ve been given the keys to my long-term test bike. A Triumph Street Scrambler. I was meant to get my hands on it at the start of April, but with lockdown closing dealers and workshops across the country delivery was put on hold. Until now. Over the last month, I’ve been getting reacquainted with my favourite of Triumph’s Bonevillebased ‘modern retros’. I say reacquainted because I’ve spent a fair bit of time on them over the past few years. Just as I remembered, the Street Scrambler’s an absolute treat to ride. It’s light and composed, it looks fantastic and it sounds glorious. I admit it’s not the fastest or most sophisticated bike I’ve ridden, but who cares…? I actually jumped on it after spending three weeks hooning around on Ducati’s Multistrada 950, so those first few days were a bit underwhelming. They were always going to be; the Ducati’s an animal by comparison. That’s nothing against the Triumph (or the Ducati, for that matter), it just took me a few days to adjust my expectations and settle into a slightly more relaxed rhythm. I was trying to ride the two very different bikes in the same way, but that was never going work. Instead of hunting for the next overtake and taking each corner as quickly as possible, I’ve found I’m perfectly happy pottering on the Street Scrambler. I was no monster before, but I’m more patient, more considerate and probably safer as a result when riding the Triumph. Don’t get me wrong, when the road opens up and I’ve got a bit of room to wind open the throttle, I will. It’s a capable bit of kit that’s more than up for some scratching when the mood takes, but for some reason it doesn’t feel necessary. I guess what I’m trying to say is that the Street Scrambler’s got soul. There’s something a bit special about it and the way it makes me feel. It’s a return to back-to basics-motorcycling, and I love it. *Acting Editor
MV Agusta’s baby Brutale for 2021
MV Agusta has joined forces with Chinese automotive giant Loncin to create a range of 350cc-500cc motorcycles which are expected to arrive next year. To show us what we might have to look forward to, respected designer Oberdan Bezzi has mocked up a Brutale-inspired bike which he calls the F1 300 Junior.
Here’s the Ténéré 700 Rally Edition alongside its inspiration, Yamaha’s iconic XT600Z Dakar Rally racer from the 80s. Paying tribute to Yamaha’s 80s Dakar racers, the Japanese factory has just revealed a new tricked out Rally Edition of its Ténéré 700. And it’s about as cool as it gets. Yamaha’s Ténéré 700 has won the hearts and minds of off-road loving adventure motorcyclists the world over since its launch last year. And now it’s gone one step further, releasing a special Rally Edition model, which pays homage to the factory’s iconic 80s Dakar Rally racers. Assembled in France alongside the standard Ténéré 700, the most obvious difference is its blue and yellow Dakar Rally-inspired livery – but there’s a range of other differences to help the Rally Edition stand out from the crowd. It gets a new heavier duty bash plate, a tool box mounting point, a more serious black aluminium radiator protector, as well as a lasercut aluminium chain guard. There’s also a taller Rally Seat, which sits at 895mm (20mm higher than the standard model) to help make it easier to move from sitting down to standing when you’re getting stuck into some serious off-road riding. That’s not all. There’s a new Akrapovič slip-on muffler; more
compact LED indicators; a set of rubber pads, which offer improved knee and thigh grip under hard acceleration; and a set of off-road specific handlebar grips. Expected to be available across Yamaha’s dealers this month, it’s around £1500 more expensive than the standard Ténéré 700, costing £10,447 on the road.
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● 80s-inspired factory Dakar Rally race livery ● Rally Seat, tank grip pads and off-road grips ● Lightweight Akrapovič slip-on muffler ● Extra protection from the heavyduty skid plate, radiator guard and chain guard
California Superbike School is BACK
We’ve got some good news if you want to brush up your track riding skills! The California Superbike School has been relaunched in the UK. Back in October last year, it was revealed the Silverstone-based riding school had gone into liquidation, but it’s just confirmed it’s returning for 2020 under new management. At the time of writing, the school is not taking bookings for its scheduled UK School dates as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, you can register your interest on the website and be contacted ahead of the school reopening. For more information, visit: www.superbikeschool.co.uk
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Honda reveals all-new CB400X mini-adventurer Honda’s just added a new adventure bike to its line-up: the CB400X. But it’s only available in Japan. For now. Buoyed by the success of its hugely popular CB500X, Honda’s revealed it’s been working on a new, slightly smaller version of the middleweight adventurer. Powered by a 399cc parallel twin motor, which kicks out 45hp and 38Nm of torque, the CB400X gets spoked wheels, an adjustable screen, LED lights, ABS, adjustable levers and digital instruments. At this stage, Honda’s only confirmed its release into the Japanese market. We’ll have to sit tight to see if Honda introduces the machine to Europe, but to be honest it’s fairly unlikely considering the bike’s similarity to the existing CB500X. It would fit more neatly into the current crop of miniadventure bikes though, including KTM’s 390 Adventure, BMW’s G310GS and Kawasaki’s Versys 300.
Get £500 OFF when YOU test ride a Suzuki
Suzuki’s just revealed its latest batch of money-saving offers for the summer – including the chance to save £500 if you take a test ride. Running from July 1 to September 30, the £500 saving is available for the GSX-R1000R, Katana, GSX-S1000, GSX-S1000F, V-Strom 650, SV650 and SV650X. There’s also £500 off Suzuki’s learnerfriendly GSX-R125 and GSX-S125 machines, meaning you can get your hands on these punchy little lightweight machines for £3,899 and £3,599 respectively. If you’re after more information about Suzuki’s full range of offers and financing options, visit: www.bikes. suzuki.co.uk
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CCM’s still taking orders for its LIMITED EDITION Spitfire SIX. Get YOURS now. CCM’s Spitfire SIX was revealed at Motorcycle Live last year, alongside a massive range of parts and accessories; to make it easier than ever to create your perfect ride. And there’s still time get your hands on one. From a purely visual perspective, there’s a load of colour options for the fuel tank, a choice of powder coatings for the trellis frame – and a selection of finishes (and textures) for the seat. But it doesn’t end there – using the configurator on CCM’s website, punters can select a multitude of machined billet and carbon accessories, in addition to a range of performance components – including, fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, performance remaps and brake upgrades. Only 300 models of CCM’s Spitfire SIX will roll off the Bolton-based production line, so if you’re tempted
KIT OUT your FTR1200 with Roland Sands
to get your hands on one – you better move quickly. Prices start at £9,995 on the road, but there are also two specific accessories packs – Stealth A and Stealth B, which will set you back an additional £1200 and £1500 respectively.
Aston Martin and Brough Superior’s TURBO-CHARGED track bikes tested Aston Martin and Brough Superior’s limited edition AMB 001 has been put through its paces at the Pau-Arnos circuit in France. The brainchild of Aston Martin and historic British bike builder Brough Superior, the AMB 001 was first shown to the world at the big bike shows at the end of last year – and after a few months of waiting, it looks like the limited edition 186mph, £100,000 track bike is nearly ready to go. Caught testing on track wearing Aston’s long-standing test livery, the turbo-charged V4-powered AMB 001 superbike looks like a capable
bit of kit. It kicks out 180hp and promises to offer huge amounts of torque right through the rev range. 100 of the track-only superbike will be assembled by hand at Brough’s current factory in Toulouse, with first deliveries expected for Autumn this year. y
After modifying last year’s Super Hooligan championship-winning Indian Scout FTR750, Roland Sands Design has come up with a range of flat track-inspired accessories for the road-going FTR1200. There's a wide range of super cool replacement rims, crash protection, levers and engine covers on offer – but at this stage, there’s been no news on pricing.
Custom Honda’s CB650R Rally
Manufacturer-backed customisation competitions are brilliant. Dealers are given donor bikes and complete freedom to build something a bit special. That’s what Honda Wingmotor from Portugal has done, creating a tribute to Paulo Gonçalves, the veteran rally racer who died while competing in the 2020 Dakar Rally. Let’s hope the factory are taking notes, because this thing looks brilliant.
Th he MB legal co olumn is co ompiled by m managing pa artner Andrew ‘Chef’ P Prendergast and his bike-riding barristers and ssolicitors at W White Dalton M Motorcycle S Solicitors. The firm deals with personal w injury claims and its sister a company, Motor Defence company Defenc Solicitors, deals with all the motoring offences. White Dalton lawyers have a vast knowledge of bike law, and they have full bike licences, too. They don’t act for insurance companies or the prosecution. White Dalton is Britain’s premier specialist motorcycle law practice, and if its professionals don’t know the answer to your question, there probably isn’t one. Don’t rely on the advice from your insuranceappointed solicitor, get proper independent advice. For road traffic offences, call the Motor Defence solicitors on 0800 280 0912. For non-offence cases, call White Dalton motorcycle solicitors on 0800 783 6191.
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Will I be compensated or not? At the beginning of April, I decided to take my old FJR1200 to the supermarket as it got a hoooge top box and panniers. I loaded up the old girl with the essentials to get through lockdown, i.e., bread, milk, eggs, beer, etc. So far, so good. I was nearly home when a lad reversed off his Nan’s drive, straight in front of me. I yanked on the anchors, lost the front end and tasted the Tarmac, unfortunately. One broken leg, one broken wrist, and a dozen broken eggs (the beer survived. Hoorah!). We’re now a couple of months on and the young lad’s insurer is saying because there was no contact, its not their fault. Are they right? Also, I am worried a Judge may give me a slap for using my motorbike to go to the shops, rather than my car. I’ve seen loads of stuff online with cops saying it was illegal.
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the be all and end all. If you can prove you were on the main road when he reversed out into your path, causing you to brake and fall off, then you should win. As for taking the bike rather than the car, there was never anything in law that said you couldn’t do that. However, there was a bucket load of wrong information put out there, including from the Police, that lead to a lot of confusion. Do not let that stop you from pursuing this.
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I was riding down my local high street when suddenly this young lady dashed out in front of me off the pavement. It turns out she had her headphones in and was looking at her phone. I properly clumped her and thought I had seriously hurt her. Luckily, both she and I got up and lived to tell the tale. However, on the other hand my Ducati Multistrada is a different kettle of fish and I have a quote of £3,850 to fix it. I am now in a quandary as to whether to claim off my fully comprehensive insurance policy or go after the lady. She looked about 19 years old and lived with her Mum and Dad, so I’m guessing she hasn’t got too much in the way of cash. My insurer is trying to put me off claiming from them, saying it will affect my no claims bonus. They said they would put me in touch with a third party company at no cost to me and I will get a free hire bike, etc. However, I am suspicious.
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I am getting more and more calls of ‘helpful’ insurers trying to put their customers off from claiming from them. In short, YOU have paid YOUR money to insure a risk. If that risk happens, i.e., your Duke gets trashed, then
your insurer should pay out for that risk, if you want to claim. Simple as that. Whilst your no claim bonus will be affected, your bike should be repaired and back on the road sooner rather than later. Alternatively, you could go after the girl and you may even win 100 per cent. However, if she hasn’t got the proverbial pot to piddle in, you will either never get your money, or it will take her several years to pay it. Neither is good for a speedy repair of the Duke. As for the third party company, you’re right to be suspicious. There is no such thing as a free lunch as they say, and they make their money off recovering/storing and hiring bikes, etc. If you sign paperwork that says you’re liable for these costs, and they do not recover their outlay from the lady, guess who they will be coming after? You guessed it, you. One of the worst cases I have seen is a £17,000 storage/hire case when the bike had about £500 worth of damage. Scandalous and a lot of stress for the poor biker they were chasing for money after they didn’t get it from the third party.
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RST’s Airbag Collection for 20200 British brand RST has joined the airbag revolution for 2020, with a range of integrated airbag jackets and a race suit. But it's doing things a little bit differently to airbag pioneers Dainese and Alpinestars. Instead of developing their own technology from the ground up, RST has adopted the tried and tested airbag from French brand In&Motion. It's a data-driven system, which triggers thee airbag in a fraction of a second if the onboard sensors detect a 'crash scenario'.
RST Pro Series Adventure-X Airbag Textile Jacket
RRP: £499.99 / www.rst-moto.com RST’s Pro Series Adventure-X Jacket is a top bit of kit in its own right. It's been overhauled for 2020, with input from Dakar Rally racer (and all-round top bloke) Mick Extance. If that wasn't impressive enough, there’s now an airbag-equipped version to ensure you're even better protected on your next adventure. The big news is the addition of RST's innovative X-Liner, which is essentially a quilted thermal liner and the SinAqua waterproof membrane in a single layer. So, instead of faffing about with multiple layers, you've only got one, easily removable lining to worry about. Great stuff. Constructed from a MaxTex lightweight, high denier outer, with ballistic textile overlays in key impact areas, the Adventure-X jacket is a high specification bit of kit. It also offers topnotch ventilation in the form of a fixed comfort mesh lining and multiple chest, arm and rear
vents, to ensure air flow in and outt of the jacket and help keep you cool while you’re on the move. In addition to the In&Motion airbag, you also get some top level (AA rated) back, shoulder and elbow protection (plus some TPU shoulder cups) to ensure you’re looked after should the worst happen and you end up trading blows with the Tarmac, trails or traffic. In short, RST’s Adventure-X Airbag Jacket offers everything you’d want from a quality textile jacket, and it’s nowhere near the price of some of the bigger named competition. It's well worth a look if you're due an upgrade (or even if you're not)...
Sena 10C EVO Helmet Camera and Communication System RRP: £389 / www.senaa.com Sena says that its 10C EVO is the first ever 4K camera and Bluetooth communication system. It’ll allow you to capture video and take photos in still shot, burst, or timelapse mode, and link to Sena apps for camera preview and setting. Four-way Bluetooth Intercom allows for connection with three other riders up to one mile away. You can also take and make phone calls, listen to music and GPS, connect with on-bike entertainment systems, and use the built-in FM tuner.
RST Race Dept V4.1 Airbag Leather Suit RRP: £899.99 / www.rst-moto.com
Developed for the racetrack, RST's looking to bring airbag techology to the masses with its new V4.1 one-piece leather suit. Constructed from highquality kangaroo leather and cowhide, it's fitted with a full suite of armour and In&Motion's integrated airbag (with one year’s complimentary racing algorithm upgrade). If you've been thinking about shelling out for an airbag suit, there's no better time.
Bruhl MD1900+ bike dryer RRP: £139 / www.motohaus.com
Using a bike dryer after every wash blasts water out of nooks and crannies, where it can linger and cause corrosion. It also prevents condensation in the garage or under a bike cover. Designed especially for motorcycle use, the Bruhl 1900+ filters its air intake for a debrisfree blast of clean air, and includes a heat option. Its rugged industrial design includes water-resistant switches and an RCD circuitbreaker.
AT A GLANCE: MOTO GUZZI V85 TT 9 DASH
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A large colour TFT Display comes fitted as standard, allowing riders to easily read all necessary information. Using the hand controls, you can flick between three rider modes, start cruise control, check out the turnby-turn satellite navigation, answer calls and skip music.
FUEL TANK
Its fuel tank is reminiscent of the classic Moto Guzz V65 TT Dakar racer of the 80s, and comes with a mammoth 23-litre capacity.
Taking inspiration from its do-anything dual-sports of the 1980s, Moto Guzzi has stepped out of its comfort zone, releasing a new shaft-driven off-road ready adventure machine: the V85 TT. TECH SPEC Moto Guzzi V85 TT
Price: (S) £10,899 (P) £11,099 Engine: 853cc air-cooled, transverse 90° V twin with two valves per cylinder and a titanium intake Power: 80hp (59kW) at 7,750rpm Torque: 80Nm (59lb-ft) at 5,000rpm Frame: High strength steel tubular frame Wheelbase: 1530mm Brakes: (F) Double 320mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial-mounted callipers with 4 opposed pistons (R) 260mm diameter stainless steel disc, floating calliper with 2 pistons Transmission: 6 gears/shaft driven Suspension: (F) 41mm hydraulic telescopic USD fork, with adjustable spring preload, hydraulic rebound and 170mm (R) Double-sided swingarm in box-type aluminium with a single shock on the right side, with adjustable spring preload and hydraulic rebound and 170mm of travel Wheels/tyres: Spoked wheels (F) 110/80 R19” (R) 150/70 - R17” Seat height: 830mm Fuel capacity: 23 litres (including 5-litre reserve) MPG: 50mpg (average) Weight (dry and kerb): (D) 208kg (K) 229kg Warranty: 24 months, unlimited miles Contact: www.motoguzzi.com
OFF-ROAD ABILITY
To solidify its off-road ability, the V85 TT comes fitted with 19” front and 17” rear spoked wheels with dual-sport rubber, a bash plate, hand guards, an upswept exhaust and adjustable pegs (with removable rubber inserts).
ENGINE
The beating heart of the V85 TT is its 853cc air-cooled transverse 90° V twin. Borrowed from the Moto Guzzi V9, it’s been re-designed to deliver 80hp of power and 80Nm of torque at 5,000rpm.
TRANSMISSION
The V85 TT uses shaft drive transmission. It was chosen over a more traditional chain drive because it makes no mess and requires little to no maintenance, making it perfect for your next adventure.
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EEverything you need to know about Duchinni’s Swift Jacket We’ve had some glorious weather over the past few months, and thankfully, it’s looking like it might continue – but the warm weather can present a few issues. The big one is overheating. If you’re dehydrated then you’re going to be sluggish, and if you’re sluggish, your riding’s going to be far from its best. That’s where Duchinni’s Swift jacket comes in. The perfect jacket for the summer, it features a handful of large mesh panels,
which work to help you stay cool while you’re on the move. But staying cool doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice protection, as it comes kitted out with removable CE-approved shoulder and elbow armour (and a built-in pocket for a back protector). And in the extremely likely event that the weather does take a turn (we do ride in the UK after all), it’s fitted with a removable quilted thermal, breathable, waterproof and windproof liner, too.
It also features a Neoprene trimmed collar, reflective shoulder and arm piping, an adjustable waist, sleeve and cuff adjustment and two external and two internal pockets. There’s also a connection zip so you can attach it to a pair of Duchinni jeans. ● If you’re interested in finding out more about the Swift jacket, or checking out the full Duchinni range, visit: www.thekeycollection. co.uk