Wakayama Toshihiro INTERMOT 2018 Breaking News Report by Model

SUZUKI

KATANA

It was 1980 that the first generation Katana appeared here at the Cologne show. 28 years later, the new-born Katana was announced. The base motorcycle is GSX - S1000, taking over the basic functions, but the styling has been reborn. It can be imagined that the seating position is toward the front, the handle is also higher than the base motorcycle, and it drives with an upright classical image.

GSX-S750

It has a maximum output of 35 KW and A2 licensed vehicle added.

GSX-R1000R

In addition to changing the color ring, the 1000R has a pivot height adjustment mechanism added, and the hose of the front brake became a steel mesh type. Also, the new RS12 comes standard as a tire.

RM-Z250

In the twelfth year, both the engine and the motorcycle body were greatly reworked. The engine is improved in output by 5%, and handling performance is also improved by optimizing the rigidity characteristics of the frame.

YAMAHA

YZF-R125

The reborn R125 was equipped with a variable valve system in the engine, the performance became more powerful in a wider range. The body was redesigned, the handling was made higher-dimensional, and the styling was made to make the image of R1 aggressively.

Tracer 700GT

The 2019 model of the tracer 700GT is equipped with a high screen for touring, a seat based on ergonomics, a side case of 20 liters capacity with the same body color. The tooling performance is raised.

XSR7000

•XSR900

The Yamaha vintage color model of the red line was added

WR450F

The enduro machine WR400F that appeared in 1998 expanded the displacement from 399 cc to 426 cc in 2000. And like the 2018 YZ450F, the 2019 model was completely reborn as the engine was completely newly designed to have a displacement of 449 cc.

The frame also becomes an aluminum dual beam type, lightweight slim is aimed at, and handling is improved. It is novelty that the power tuner of the application which can change the setting of the engine from the smartphone is prepared by the race kit.

Kawasaki

Ninja125&Z125

•Ninja125

•Z125

In Europe, 125cc sports that is popular in Japanese moped feeling has been added. It seems to be thought that the engine was scaled down by diverting the body of Ninja 250 SL / Z 250 SL of single cylinder sports.

BMW

R1250GS／RT

•R1250GS

•R1250RT

R1250GS and R1250RT, which evolved from R1200GS / RT, equipped with a variable valve timing / lift mechanism called shift cam technology on the intake side of the valve operating mechanism, with an engine with an exhaust capacity increased from 1,169 cc to 1,254 cc.

A full-loaded large cam and a partial-load smoke cam are arranged side by side on the intake cam, and the cam slides laterally according to the engine revolution speed, whereby the operating cam switches and the valve timing and the lift amount are optimized . Furthermore, the movements of the two intake valves are not synchronized, and swirl effect can be obtained by shifting the timing. It is said that it can contribute to improvement of output characteristics, fuel economy performance and exhaust gas performance.

In addition, ASC (Automatic Stability Control) controls traction, Hill start control which became standard equipment prevents backward movement on hill starting, and equipment is also substantial.

DUCATI

Full Throttle

Ducati Scrambler, INTERMOT three new models appeared. Improvement has been added such as introducing cornering ABS to all models.

Full Throttle is a model that imagines a flat track racer driven by Frankie Garcia who is participating in the 2018 American Super Hooligan Championship. In the fuel tank, a white line enters the two tone color of black & yellow, and the atmosphere of the dirt tracker is overflowing.

Scrambler Cafe Racer

Featuring a graphic of silver ice matte inspired by 125 GP Desmo and a blue frame. Spoke wheel and handlebar endmirror are directing the style of the 1960s. The number 54 is said to pay homage to the former name racer, Bruno Spadiali.

Scrambler Desert Sled

It is a model that reproduces the world of traditional American off-road bikes. Offroad · riding mode is set, and in this mode, ABS operation can be turned off to enjoy dart traveling.

TRIUMPH

Street Twin

Street Twin, which appeared in 2016, made major innovation. Along with the improvement of 10 ps output, it has also been leveraged in brake performance, handling performance and electronic control.

Street Twin in the Bonneville series, but also has a handy feel, but sports performance has improved significantly. It seems that it became an undeniable existence.

Street Scrambler

Like Street Twin, the engine is strengthened, and total performance is improving.

INDIAN

FTR1200／S

• FTR1200S

The scout FTR750 which can be said as a work machine that won the series champion in the first year of resurrection last year at the flat track race championship. It is this FTR1200 that put the image in the commercial motorcyclefor public roads.

The scout's 1,133 cc water cooled V twin is expanded to 1,203 cc, and it is mounted on a dedicated truss frame. FTR1200 is reminiscent of a nice bike to the FTR1200S which electronic control is fulfilling today, and to respond to it, to the digital meter of FTR1200S, the FTR1200 is equipped with an authentic round analog meter in the FTR1200S Bikini cowl style light cover is not attached.

•FTR1200

•FTR1200S

PIAGGIO

MOTO GUZZI V85TT

For MotoGuzzi it is the adventure that will be the first time in a while. It was exhibited as a concept model last year at EICMA, but this time it is an appearance as a commercial car.

The newly designed air cooling 850 cc demonstrates 80 ps. The frame is also specially designed, made of steel pipe and uses the engine for rigid members. He is aiming for a classical adventure, and he seems to be able to expect ease of use along with everyday nature.