Italian Motorcycle Show EICMA

[MJH]

You would think that if any company took the time and resources to send motorcycles and staff to Italy that they would take some images of their motorcycle and post them online? Another issue is that if they are attending an international expo they really should make sure that their websites are up to date. This or the lack of this is an obvious disconnect, only Benelli made sure that their website had the new models posted on their website.

Zontes took the time to set up a great website for their new 250 but also kicked all of its other offerings off the site? That is just weird marketing. http://www.zontes.com/CH/Home2/Default.aspx Zontes has over a 1000 registered motorcycles on the road in the UK, they really should not get so full of themselves over a new offering, so much as to kick out all the other models from a website.

Senke puts together a really decent model they call the SK300 and it gets nothing more than some sophomoric details listed on their buggy old website…to be taken seriously they really need to get serious. http://www.nanlianmotor.com/cn/en_about.asp

[MJH]

Adiva presented a 125cc three wheeled scooter
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[stradale]

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Forgot the name of this chinese manufactor

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From the brandnew trial competition VERTIGO comes this URSUS

[moilami]

Fantic 250 using a Zonghsen NC250 motor

This is certainly a milestone in my notes, Fantic using a Chinese engine.

[MJH]

Yamaha will be offering a new MT-03 with the same 321cc twin in the new YZF-R3.

I wonder if Yamaha has an intention of creating a Heritage Line model with the 321cc twin?

[MJH]

Suzuki presented their 4th generation version of the SV650 at Milan…

To meet the EURO 4 emission standards, Suzuki has revised the SV650 engine internals, thus improving the power output from 64hp to 75 hp. With the body being reviewed in detail, the Japanese motorcycle maker realized a weight reduction of 8 kg compared to the Gladius, which already has the current engine.

[MJH]

Ducati presented its re-sleeved version of the Scrambler, taking it from 803cc to 400cc, they are looking to qualify it for the regulated classes in certain markets. The model is called the sixty2. The change only shed 6.5lbs. It will be marketed in Japan for sure, likely in Australia as well. It also shed a grand off the retail price of the base model 803cc.


Borile makes a scrambler with half of a Ducati engine.

[Zorge]

One guy from our local moto forum posted link for this year's EICMA with 450+ pics.

So, "kateembaya's" photo essay - https://www.flickr.com/photos/128276...7659201359793/

[moilami]

Well, it appears Poland do have better bike girls, EICMA was disappointing regarding that. Even the Suzuki GSX R girl, eh, far too classy, should had been hot and not tame classy https://www.flickr.com/photos/128276...7659201359793/