Moto Guzzi V85: For January 2019!

It was during a takeover of the Moto Guzzi 2018 range that we learned a little more about the future Italian trail. Available, prices, performances and other anecdotes, here are the news of the moment. Moto Guzzi yesterday invited to take over most of the models in its 2018 range, which we will talk about very quickly here. On this occasion, we were able to glean new information on the new trail Moto Guzzi already unveiled on the station. You already know that the prototype of the V85 will go into production. But Valentina Barletta, marketing director of the brand in France confirmed that the commercialization of the V85 will take place in January 2019, after its official presentation at the Eicma trade show in Milan in early November 2018.

From one point to another, we also confirmed that it would be well powered by a brand new V-Twin of approx. 900 cm3, this time cooled by air and oil, and designed to deliver a power of at least 80 hp. But what we already guess on the images will be in some way the guideline of its development: Moto Guzzi does not have the ambition to compete with the tenors of the moment, stuffed with horses and electronics. In its retro air blooming good the best years of the Dakar, the V85 will remain a relatively basic motorcycle, human scale, focusing on sensations and efficiency in real life. What must also contain its price: it speaks of 11 000 to 12 000 €.

There is still another detail to settle: V85 is for the moment the factory code somehow future Moto Guzzi trail. But we know that the brand has already asked fans to find its next name. Today, no less than 5,000 proposals have been received! It seems huge, but it augurs especially beautiful sleepless nights for the leaders of the brand before deciding for one of the proposals. The short story does not say how will be rewarded the lucky one, for the moment.

BMW E-RR electric superbike series?

The power begins to make its way among large manufacturers, who are beginning to test the waters with a lot of prototypes. Logical step for the BMW Group, which already cleared new ground in automotive, e-RR may be one of the stars of the Milan fair, which begins next Tuesday. After a grand entrance on a scooter with the highly successful C Evolution, BMW announced its intentions electric bike with this e-RR. The choice of the S 1000 RR supersport as technical base (chassis and look) sets the tone. Regardless of the final form of the project, the BMW electric motorcycle will not be sluggish in the genre, and no one will complain.

BMW Motorrad was able to translate brilliantly BMW battery technology i automotive scooter. Given the good reception of the i3 and i8 cars, and all-round diversification strategy, it is logical that BMW expands its range electric two-wheelers in the future.

The technical details will be announced later, there is a good chance to discover the e-RR on the brand's stand in Milan, in a few days. The brand is and will remain faithful to the symbol of his boxer engine and will continue to develop its range. Yet electromobility with BMW Motorrad, this is serious, as the leaders explained at a conference (November 11) dedicated, once will not hurt, the only strategy the motorcycle division of the group.

Stefan Schaller, BMW Motorrad boss:

"In acceleration, top speed and behavior, the S 1000 RR is a reference. However, acceleration of the first few meters, up to 50-60 m / h, it is overtaken by another BMW product: C Electrical evolution.

What would happen by combining a sporty, an electric motor? The e-RR Experimental electric propulsion motor makes even more fascinating. "

Peter Schwartzenbauer, member of the Management of BMW AG Group Committee:

"We plan to expand our electricity supply and accelerate the transition to the electric age. "

Honda Grom 50 Scrambler Concepts

Honda MSX. The little beauties in heels. In the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show Honda will sport several prototypes based on some bikes in its current catalog that will surely not see the light but we can give clues about the direction they will take in the coming years. We have drawn attention to the couple Honda Grom 50, fun and engaging.

The Honda Grom know here as Honda MSX and, although not a best-selling motorcycle in our country, has for several years been a benchmark in Asian countries, with authentic legions of fans who made preparations for them to leave anyone with the mouth open. On this basis, a simple 50cc engine and a very bold design, the Honda Grom literally goes to another level. Unveiled with two different designs, the Honda Grom 50 Scrambler Concept-One stands out for its polished gray body color, side and front side number plates, aesthetic Cafe Racer seat, etc.

The fenders are chrome, though we can not say if they are made of metal or plastic. Another interesting detail are the pads on the sides of the container to support the knees or mirrors at the ends of the handlebar. As we see, parts shown in preparations of older motorcycles but also in the Honda Grom get a gorgeous look while on the face makes you bring out a smile at her.

In the case of the Honda Grom 50 Scrambler Concept design-Two also has worked in depth, with many pieces that differentiate them. We still drawing attention mixed tires or inverted fork and gold finish. But the similarities do not end there. The body combines the green to the tank with polished aluminum (highlight the large side air intakes) and seat brown or black matte finish of other parts such as the engine or the lower engine protection.

The exhaust also changes and even has the same route is shorter and is protected with different pieces. The tilting is also new bill and, as the tail is much higher, takes one second wheel attached to the fender. The mirrors are placed in a more traditional place, while the headlight is much more futuristic. Also changes the form and anchors the front fender and brake discs become type "wave".

Finally, the instrumentation is very avant-garde, with a small sphere that contains all the information and that the two models are positioned differently. In the case of this latest model, the Concept-Two, we can not leave out details such as where intermittent light illuminates only on the perimeter, these being drilled in the center like the backlight.

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo / GT-R: Tokyo - 06/10/2015. The next generation of the Nissan GT-R will come 2018th In Tokyo, initially there is a foretaste: the Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo. If at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 (October 30 to November 8), the bright red 2020 Vision Gran Turismo Concept is revealed, know the GT-R fans: There is a first indication of the new generation of Godzilla.

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

Brachiales supersport hedge the study 2020 Vision Gran Turismo with a large rear wing. What clearly definitely is: The design of the R36 GT-R is still edgy. Already in 2014 Nissan had given at Goodwood a foretaste of the Concept, which was designed specifically for the PlayStation game Gran Turismo. 6 Now we see in Japan a revised version. From the radical drawn study only one or the other design feature is probably taken over who might be one of them for Tokyo redesigned grill (reminiscent of current production models). Important for the next generation is a Gewichtskur. With nearly 1.8 tons of the current model is too tough nut to crack. The competitors from McLaren, Porsche and Ferrari bring up to 400 kilograms less on the scales.

But GT-R fans will have to wait one more thing: Because before the next generation of the Nissan GT-R from 2018 attacking the Porsche in the world, there is a technical update of the current model. This was confirmed by Nissan caradvice.com.au against the Australian side. Thus, the developers see the GT-R series R35 still room for improvement. This does not affect driving performance, which are already on a very good level. Rather, it is in the revision to improve the handling characteristics of the GT-R. In addition, there will be slight modifications also in the design. All image by; autobild.de

Honda at the Tokyo Motor Show: 3-wheels and future CBR 250 R?

As usual, Honda lifts the veil on the concepts that will be presented at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show in November. A three-wheeled motorcycle crossbred Gold Wing and a sporty small displacement which probably heralds a sharp CBR 250 R, approached for several months by our Japanese colleagues.

Honda Neowing

Following the three-wheeled motorcycles and four-wheeled patent filed by Honda between January and April 2015, the Neowing confirms the value of the brand for the tricycle race. While our market, 3-wheel scooter is synonymous, it is not is an urban commuter, but a competitor of the Can-Am Spyder. The style is sporty, the advantageous template, the hybrid gasoline / electric entrusted to a 4-cylinder flat, and transmission entrusted to a gimbal. This architecture as the name also evoke the iconic road and superlative Gold Wing. The technology of the front axle is unique to the brand.

Honda "Super Light Weight Sports»

"Supercar ultra light" in French, this bike takes the aesthetic codes of the category. Unlike the Honda CBR 250 we experienced, much more sports-GT. Thus notes a more generous swingarm, an inverted fork and a more ergonomic tilted on the front. Unlike the 250 single cylinder, twin cylinder engine is tipped. No radial front brake, and the framework is tubular, possibly steel.

The formula could still be simplified in order to maintain a competitive price face of competing Yamaha YZF-R3 and Kawasaki Ninja 300. These displacements are marginal in Europe, but meets a great success in the emerging markets of Asia (Indonesia in particular).