Honda’s latest touring motorcycle is the NT1100. It takes the steel frame and twin-cylinder engine from the CRF1100L Africa Twin adventure bike, then combines them with aerodynamic bodywork and a suspension set-up that’s optimised for on-road use.
Matt black paintwork and gloss black decals give the new GSX-R1000R Phantom a dark stealthy look, but some contrast is provided by a gold finish on the wheels and Showa BFF front fork.
Back in May 2020, Triumph marked the then-imminent release of ‘No Time To Die’ by creating the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition . However, thanks to the pandemic, the UK cinema opening of the 25th James Bond film got postponed to the end of this month.
Honda and British company 5Four Motorcycles have collaborated to create a special version of the CB1000R. Unsurprisingly, the result is called the Honda CB1000R 5Four.
BMW Motorrad has added two more models to its ‘Big Boxer’ line-up. The new R 18 B bagger and R 18 Transcontinental tourer both feature an enlarged front mudguard, a handlebar-mounted fairing, a 24-litre (5.3-gallon) fuel tank, and body-coloured panniers.
Husqvarna has revealed the Vektorr Concept, the company’s first electric scooter. It previews a future model which will be aimed mainly at urban commuters.
Stacked LED headlights and prominent radiator shrouds are among the styling changes that give the 2021 Suzuki GSX-S1000 a more aggressive look. A larger 19-litre (4.1-gallon) fuel tank is also part of the updated specification.
Triumph has updated its Street Scrambler for 2021. Among the cosmetic changes are a new “adventure-oriented” seat cover and a side-mounted embossed aluminium number board. Furthermore, the bike’s engine now complies with Euro 5 emissions standards.