In September 2023, BMW unveiled what many considered to be a long-awaited update of its GS model. Designed practically from scratch, the new BMW R 1300 GS is set to conquer the ADV world. That said, aftermarket specialists have wasted no time in developing new products for the new GS model.

In the ADV world, few brands have as much recognition as Touratech. It’s all in the name; the German brand specializes in accessories and upgrades aimed at making touring and adventure bikes perform better. In the case of the new BMW R 1300 GS, Touratech has covered all the bases, launching accessories designed for both touring and off-road riding.

To begin with, the Sport engine protection bar is designed to protect the new Boxer 1300 engine in the event of a rollover or skid. It absorbs impact and sliding forces, while ensuring that the bike has enough lean capacity to tackle corners with vigor. Meanwhile, the Classic engine guard protects not only the engine, but also the fairings, frame and radiator, with the option of a reinforcement bracket for even greater protection.

Next, the Expedition is designed specifically for riders who want to maximize their bike’s off-road performance. According to Touratech, the Expedition has been proven over millions of kilometers on previous models and is now optimized specifically for the R 1300 GS. It’s made from four-millimetre-thick aluminum plate, ensuring that even the roughest terrain won’t cause any damage to the vulnerable underside of the engine.

With the protective accessories completed, let’s take a look at the luggage options Touratech has to offer for the BMW R 1300 GS. To begin with, the brand offers a stainless steel luggage rack and points out that BMW doesn’t offer one as standard. The design features Touratech’s patented connecting elements, as well as 3D fittings for greater durability and reduced weight. It maintains the bike’s elegant profile and is fully compatible with a selection of panniers. Speaking of panniers, Touratech offers aluminum panniers in various sizes and capacities, as well as the Zega top case and luggage rack.

As far as availability is concerned, all Touratech accessories for the new BMW R 1300 GS are now available via the brand’s official website. Touratech claims that the product catalog for the new GS will only grow, as it develops more solutions for the ever-changing needs of ADV enthusiasts. That said, for exact pricing information, visit the official Touratech website.

O conteúdo Decorate your new BMW R 1300 GS with Touratech upgrades aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

The 2007 Yamaha R6 was a very radical bike, built to win on the track, but which also ended up being a success on the road, despite all its aggressiveness in terms of ergonomics and engine behavior. The one we have here is in excellent condition.

Produced (and registered) between 1999 and 2020, the Yamaha R6 was a model that immediately set itself apart from what had previously been produced in the 600 cc class. Instead of producing yet another sport-touring model, ideal for a 50-50 split between road and circuit, the Japanese brand chose to create a much more radical model to win on the track. Several evolutions were launched, and the 2003 generation received fuel injection, in a model that was still relatively easy to drive and comfortable, but already very fast on the track.

It was then in 2006 that the R6 underwent a radical change, with much more angular lines, much more aggressive ergonomics and more track-ready cycling, as well as an engine with a much greater appetite for high revs. There was even some controversy over the overly generous revs on the tachometer, which Yamaha later admitted was a mistake…

2007 MODEL

Despite having 2008 license plates, the bike in this article is from the 2007 generation, so it already had the YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) throttle system, but still didn’t have the YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake) which varied the length of the intake tunnels. Regardless, this was the basis on which the R6 won countless Supersport titles around the world (and several world championships). A bike with a smooth engine, like any in-line four-cylinder, but one that needed to be ridden aggressively and excellently on the track, so that the rider could take advantage of the punchy engine and high-quality cycling.

THE TESTED MOTORCYCLE

Nowadays it’s no longer possible to buy a new Yamaha R6 with a license plate (you can do it for closed-circuit use and even use the GYTR competition kit), so a well-maintained Yamaha R6 may well have added value these days. And while we still come across some in everyday life or on weekend rides, the truth is that many have spent the years doing what they’re most comfortable doing, on the track, so – even if well maintained – it’s not always easy to find an R6 with a 100% healthy “heart”.

This bike looks to be in excellent condition! It has 31,000 km on the clock, recently arrived from Madeira Island and doesn’t appear to have suffered from any abuse throughout its life. It comes pretty much as standard, with the exception of the darkened headlights, the protective “mushrooms”, the Michelin Power 5, the different tuners on the top of the fork and the fitting of a BMC air filter and iridium spark plugs.

With an excellent exterior, it’s amazing how light this bike is to handle. It feels like a 300 cc sports bike! Then, on the road, we were reminded of how aggressive this bike is for the body, with a very radical position through a very high seat and footpegs and low stanchions, which put weight on the wrists. The sound of the exhaust is loud but super appealing, and you don’t even have to push the gears very hard to hear it “scream”, although you do need to rev it above 8,000 / 10,000 rpm for this engine to show its worth! Of course, you can drive quietly on the highway below these speeds, but on the track forget it, you have to squeeze the 4-cylinder above the 5-digit mark on the tachometer!

If the engine feels like new, the braking needs a little more force than a current sports car, but it still delivers without a glitch, and as for the suspensions, they were also faultless, with an excellent reading of the asphalt, whether at a leisurely pace or a faster one. With a good feel for all the components – only the final drive showed signs of needing to be changed – this R6 is more than approved and still ready for many good rides on the road or on the track, before being well stored in a garage or living room (and later in a museum)!

Maintaining and preserving

Our reader Tiago Ramos (RS) kindly provided his Yamaha R6 for our test, but more than that, he came all the way from Peniche to the Estoril Autodrome, on purpose, on one of those very cold mornings in this aggressive winter.

Having had the bike for about a year, but very experienced and a fan of the tuning fork brand, Tiago reveals that “it was a deal that came up and I didn’t want to let it go. I think it’s a mythical bike and I was curious to ride it, so I did.” So far, due to lack of time, he’s only done a few road rides, but “in the future I’d still like to do some track days, but this will always be a bike just for a few laps.” “I’d like to keep it in the garage, although there are offers for me to sell it. And then eventually buy something more practical, like a Tracer 7 or 9 for example. But I’m in no hurry to sell it, as it’s a bike that won’t exist any more.” Thank you very much Tiago and keep on riding, if possible with this beautiful R6!

O conteúdo Review – used of the month – Yamaha YZF-R6 – for racing… with a license plate aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

It could be said that the medium-sized motorcycle segment is the most hotly contested ever. The sweet spot between 600cc and 800cc has given rise to a wide selection of motorcycles over the years, all designed to meet the needs of a wide range of riders. Kawasaki has been active in this segment for almost two decades, since the launch of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and, unsurprisingly, the platform has given rise to a large number of motorcycles.

Today, the Kawasaki 650 platform includes not only the Ninja, but also the Versys, Vulcan S, Z650 and Z650RS. That said, for the 2024 model year, Kawasaki has updated the Z650 and Z650RS, mainly with new colors and a traction control system on the Z650RS. Importantly, the Z650 has already received traction control for 2023, and now its retro-inspired sister is getting the safety feature for 2024.

Starting with the Z650RS, the neo-retro roadster retains its basic underpinnings and boasts a very premium configuration and finish, just like its premium sister, the Z900RS. For 2024, the Z650RS retains its tried and tested engine, a 649 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected twin-cylinder engine. It continues to have the same 180-degree crankshaft configuration, with no signs from Kawasaki pointing to a switch to the ever-popular 270-degree, or crossplane, configuration any time soon.

The Z650RS features a lightweight steel trellis frame and a standard telescopic fork with no adjustments whatsoever. The rear shock absorber, however, has preload adjustment. In the cabin, the rider is treated to a retro double-dial instrument panel with a simple multifunction LCD screen in the center. It has a round LED headlight and cast aluminum wheels shaped to look like spoked wheels, just like its bigger sister the Z900RS. It shares the same electronics package as the modern-style Z650, with dual-channel ABS and KTRC for extra safety, offering two riding modes.

Speaking of the Z650, it also gets a slight update for 2024, but continues to incorporate the Sugomi styling first introduced on the Z1000 a decade ago. Its base is exactly the same as that of the Z650RS, so there’s no need to analyze it in detail. However, it’s worth noting that the Z650 gets a color TFT instrument panel with smartphone pairing compatibility via the Kawasaki Rideology app. The wheels are also different, as the Z650 uses the lightweight cast aluminum wheels found on the Ninja 650, adding to its athletic and sporty stance.

O conteúdo Kawasaki aims to dominate the mid-size category with the updated Z650 and Z650RS aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Riding a motorcycle is supposed to be fun, even for those taking their first steps. That’s why we were delighted to ride a Voge 300AC for several days, a small naked bike built with newcomers in mind, but which still offered good riding moments for someone already well experienced in this field.

It’s sometimes frustrating to ride low-cylinder models – sometimes even too expensive for what they’re worth – and realize that they weren’t designed (or there was cost containment) for the less experienced. I’m talking about brake levers with a poor feel and no adjustment, suspensions that fall short of expectations, etc. Fortunately, we didn’t find any of that in this Voge, which seems to have been really well thought out and built – even at its benchmark price – and only in one respect can we really point the finger: a rider of tall stature won’t be able to fit on this bike!

THE RANGE

The brand is no longer new here at Motociclismo, but let us remind you that Voge is the premium brand of the Loncin manufacturer, which has a lot of experience in engine manufacturing. At the moment, Voge has models in the Adventure, Naked, Classic, Scooter and Electric segments, and while the current range is already very interesting, there will soon be other models shown at the last edition of EICMA. Other good news: the five-year warranty that the brand now offers for the entire range and the fact that anyone who doesn’t like this 300AC for some reason has other models available that are very similar. One of them is the 300ACX, which has the same single-cylinder engine but has spoke rims, a single seat and different aesthetic details in a more scrambler philosophy.

As for the 350AC, it has also arrived on the market and is also a classic-looking naked bike, but it has a parallel twin-cylinder engine and a series of components and general finishes that put it on a slightly more “premium” level compared to the smaller displacement bikes.

GOOD DETAILS

For those newly qualified with an A2 license, the bike we have here has some good features: 28.5 horsepower that’s easy for even the least experienced to handle, a low weight of 170 kg in running order (which actually feels a lot smaller) and an accessible seat. Aesthetically, it’s immediately noticeable for its beautiful headlight, taillight and LED indicators and for the good looks of the bike, with an inverted fork and two brake discs at the front with ABS from Bosch (the brand that also gives its name to the fuel injection system).

On the other hand, the instrumentation is very simple: there’s a gasoline level, a partial totalizer, and although you can change the shade of the background, there isn’t even a clock, but there is a USB port. Dynamically, the liquid-cooled engine is a lot of fun! The transmission is much longer than that of the 300 Rally we tested last month, but it doesn’t lack power, even though it prefers to run at medium/high speeds. You can drive in sixth gear from 3,500 rpm (at around 60 km/h), and you can see that it really wakes up after 6,500 rpm, allowing you to quickly reach 130 km/h and even 150 km/h when you rev it up. Not bad! As for the vibrations, which are sometimes annoying on single-cylinders, they don’t bother much and only appear at the last revs of the tachometer. Another highlight is the very pleasant sound of the exhaust, which even emits some interesting rumbles when decelerating!

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DYNAMICS AND DETAILS
In terms of dynamics, there’s not much to say except praise! The inverted fork works very well and the two-disc front brake doesn’t fail either, and the feel of the adjustable lever is good. At the rear, the single shock absorber with connecting rods does its job without compromise.

It’s in terms of ergonomics, then, that this bike has a few shortcomings, since the fact that the seats are independent means that the rider can’t get a little further back. Ideally, the rider shouldn’t be much taller than 1.70m, otherwise the good riding position will be affected. Other details also worthy of improvement are the small passenger seat – which doesn’t have hard grips – the gear selector which is too close to the footrest and the accelerator handle which stretches too much. You twist the handle, twist it, and it doesn’t seem to reach the end, and some of the stickers don’t look very modern either. As for the rest, there are many good things to say, including the performance of the Cordial tires, both dry and in the rain, despite my initial doubts.

It’s a fun little bike, very economical (average consumption is around 3.9 l/100 km), with a great price and an excellent warranty, so I personally rate it as one of the most interesting Voge in the current range.

O conteúdo Review – Voge 300 AC – getting off to a fun start aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

It is said that design is intelligence made visible, and we are seeing this come to fruition in the growing number of electric vehicles hitting the market. It could be said that the “micromobility” segment, which consists of electric scooters, electric bicycles and other personal mobility devices, is one of the most lucrative when it comes to cutting-edge technology and design. Take, for example, the new P1 electric scooter from Brooklyn-based Infinite Machine.

The P1, not to be confused with the British manufacturer Mclaren’s supercar, is designed to be your urban mobility companion. Its styling conveys a futuristic feel thanks to its radical aluminum and steel structure. It also has a front grille that contributes to its unique aesthetic, although I think it serves more stylistic than functional purposes. The P1’s square, simplistic styling demonstrates its simple, user-oriented nature, something we’ll come to shortly.

As far as performance is concerned, the P1 is equipped with a 12-kilowatt electric motor with a power output of 16 hp. This puts it on the same performance level as 150cc scooters, curiously exceeding the power regulations stipulated for A1-compliant two-wheelers in Europe. Meanwhile, the scooter’s 72-volt removable battery system promises a range of up to 96.5 km on a single charge – more than enough for two days of city commuting. What’s more, the fact that it uses a removable battery means that it can be charged both inside and outside the scooter, which increases its efficiency.

16 hp may not sound like a lot, but it’s enough to guarantee a quick ride around town. To make things more user-friendly, the P1 has four riding modes: Eco, Performance, Turbo Boost and Reverse Mode (yes, they include Reverse as a riding mode). This makes it easy to set the power mode and get going, especially in unpredictable city traffic conditions. The P1 gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a useful app for remote tracking and theft detection.

Needless to say, the star of the show when it comes to the P1’s design is the modular storage system at the back of the scooter. Instead of using a top box like normal scooters, the P1 integrates a box at the rear – that’s where you sit when you ride around town. It has a modular system that allows you to attach external components for even more utility. These include mounts, luggage and even speakers.

Infinite Machine’s co-founders, Eddie and Joseph Cohen, believe that the P1 could revolutionize the way people get around in the urban environment. Dissatisfied with the utility offered by normal motorcycles and scooters, they decided to create their own solution. “We’ve been riding motorcycles and scooters for years, but we were fundamentally dissatisfied with what was on the market. That led us to build the P1,” Eddie Cohen told The Pack.

O conteúdo Infinite Machine’s P1 electric scooter seeks to revolutionize your city commute aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Green Team fans are in for a treat in 2024, with Kawasaki presenting its revamped line-up for 2024. This time, it’s the top-of-the-range models that get an update. 2024 marks the tenth year of the Kawasaki Ninja H2, one of the few current production bikes that comes with a supercharger straight from the factory. In addition, Kawasaki has also updated its naked sister, the Z H2 SE, for the 2024 model year.

To start with the Z H2 SE, this bike is one of the most powerful hyper-naked bikes on the market, as it features a 998 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected in-line four-cylinder engine with a patented supercharger. This results in a maximum power of 197 hp and 136.9 Nm of torque. All this power is kept in check by a sophisticated set of electronics that includes various driving modes, as well as a set of IMU electronics that offer safety features such as cornering ABS and inclination-sensitive traction control.

On top of all this, the Kawasaki Z H2 SE is further enhanced with Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS) with Skyhook EERA Technology. This gives the suspension the ability to adapt instantly to different road and riding conditions. Of course, with such impressive performance, the Z H2 SE also has to brake well, and it does so with the help of Brembo Stylema Monobloc brake calipers. Other features include a quickshift system, launch control, cornering management, electronic cruise control and smartphone connectivity.

Next, let’s focus our attention on the Ninja H2. For 2024, Kawasaki is launching two versions, as before, in the form of the Ninja H2 ABS and the Ninja H2R. The Ninja H2 is further divided into two versions: the Ninja H2 ABS and the Ninja H2 Carbon, which, as the name suggests, has a higher price tag due to the extensive use of carbon fiber.

In terms of performance, we’re looking at an engine similar to that of the Z H2 SE, although tuned to produce even more power – 228 hp and 142.2 Nm of torque. The engine is installed in a lightweight steel trellis frame and the bike features compact superbike dimensions characterized by the same aggressive fairing found on previous versions. The Ninja H2 and H2 Carbon 2024 come equipped with high-quality Brembo Stylema calipers as standard, as well as the Kawsaki Quick Shift (KQS) system and nine Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) modes. Both models feature a TFT color display with smartphone connectivity via the Rideology mobile app.

Last but certainly not least, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R is designed for the most demanding riders with a desire for power. Designed exclusively for track use, this bike takes everything the standard Ninja H2 has to offer in terms of performance and takes it to the next level. As such, its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected and supercharged 998 cc in-line four engine produces an impressive 326 hp of power and 164.7 Nm of torque. All this power is controlled by a set of sophisticated electronics, as well as carbon fiber aerodynamic components.

The Kawasaki Ninja H2R 2024 has launch control, Brembo Stylema calipers, an Öhlins rear shock absorber and fully adjustable front suspension. Like the Ninja H2, it has all the details you could ask for from a technological point of view, although only for use on closed courses.

O conteúdo Kawasaki is entering 2024 with the renewed Z H2 SE and Ninja H2 aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

New graphic kits are now available for the Suzuki GSX-8S that dramatically transform the model’s aesthetics and give it a markedly more irreverent look, aimed at all those looking for a sportier and clearly differentiated image.

The kits are made up of sets of personalized stickers designed specifically to highlight the model’s sporty character, in line with the brand’s DNA.

In addition to the proposals suitable for each of the model’s original colors, a specific kit is also available for the black color, evocative of the brand’s Endurance team and with a specific finish imitating carbon fiber.

To make a visual upgrade to one of the most attractive and exciting nakeds on the market, whether on a new bike or one with many kilometers of riding pleasure already under its belt, all you need to do is visit one of the brand’s official dealers.

The illustrative images also include some additional accessories that are not included in these graphic kits, but which are also available from the brand’s dealers:

– Front deflector 

– Lower fairing

– Short license plate holder with built-in light

– Passenger seat cover (not approved for public roads)

O conteúdo Suzuki – new graphics kits for the GSX-8S aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Even if it doesn’t seem like it, Vespa models have been greatly improved over the last few years, and we’re only talking about 4-stroke automatic scooters. Some are only available in very rare and exclusive versions, while the more powerful ones are naturally sought after by those who already have a motorcycle license.

This is already our favorite of the range!

Vespa models are probably the two-wheeled motor vehicles with the greatest capacity to generate sympathy among people who usually don’t like or simply don’t care for motorcycles. And the reasons are plain to see: it’s very easy to sympathize with these models, usually in cheerful, youthful colors that seem to smile at you. The ease of climbing onto the seat is a reality on all models, and then it’s very easy to fall in love with a Vespa after a trip to Italy or watching a romantic Italian movie!

In fact, everyone has heard of the Vespa, even those who don’t ride motorcycles. Since 1946, the historic Italian brand has launched more than 30 different versions to suit all tastes and purses, but when we talk about more complete and equipped models, we have to talk about the GTS. In this case we’re going to talk about the GTS Super 300, in the Sport version, clearly one of the most attractive in the entire range.

RANGE AND TECHNOLOGY

Vespa is a brand of the Piaggio group that has always manufactured models that are accessible and easy to drive, reaching the entire population. Today it is considered a premium brand, and this GTS 300 Super Sport is part of a range that also includes the base GTS, Sei Giorni, Primavera, Sprint and Elettrica models. With capacities ranging from 50 to 300 cc, plus electric, there are many versions to suit all tastes, and the bike in this article is one of the most sought-after.

This generation of the Vespa GTS Super incorporates several improvements. The lighting is full LED at the front and rear, the instrument panel has a new 3-inch analog LCD display (4.3″ color TFT in the case of the Tech version) and there’s no lack of a Keyless ignition system for easier use. The Super also has remote seat opening and the Bike Finder function, so it’s easier to find the Vespa in the middle of a parking lot. Technologically speaking, both the Super Sport and Super Tech come equipped with the Vespa MIA app, to connect the smartphone to the vehicle and manage messages, calls and playlists more easily. These models also come with improved ergonomics through different handlebars and a new seat. The shock absorbers have also been upgraded in this generation.

SPORT VERSION

Vespa has always been known for its attention to detail, and the Super 300 Sport is no exception. Highlights include the imitation carbon front tie, the high-quality seat with contrasting stitching, the various elements painted in gloss black and the placement of various ribbons throughout. And the best thing is that there are five different liveries to choose from, for those who (for whatever reason) don’t like this bright orange.

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It’s well known that the GTS is one of the most complete Vespa models and the best suited to riding outside cities. This is a relatively spacious automatic, even for two adults, but never before has a Vespa been so safe and stable, even with the 12-inch wheels that give it enormous agility. There haven’t been many changes, but with constant updates, almost every year, these scooters have improved a lot, for easy and economical commuting and fantastic urban mobility, always full of style.

PERFORMANCE AND DYNAMICS

Slightly less stable than a conventional scooter of this capacity due to the type of suspension and the size of the wheels, this GTS is still able to offer a lot. The steering braking is quite high for easy zigzagging between stationary cars, the riding position is very relaxed and the seat is excellent. And the engine – which has a little less engine-brake than usual in the segment and needs some getting used to – offers strong acceleration that’s always very smooth from low revs, so it’s a delight to pull away from traffic lights and leave everyone behind. And on the highway it reaches 140 km/h, which is impressive. We liked the countless details, the suspensions guarantee comfort on the Portuguese sidewalk and it’s only on bad roads or with a passenger that they start to protest. And in a good cornering area, this Vespa is even capable of putting many motorcycles with much higher power to shame, with good cornering angles and no components scraping across the asphalt.

When it comes to braking, it does its job, but you have to apply some force to the levers, which have no adjustment, and if you’re careful, the controls have buttons that are too small to wear winter gloves. The instrumentation is quite complete and there’s traction control, which comes in handy on slippery days, but you can also turn it off whenever you want. As for the tank, it’s not very big, which, with consumption of around 4 liters at 100, doesn’t guarantee a very long range. The keyless system works well, there’s a glove compartment at the front and there’s plenty of space under the seat.

Of course, the price is quite high, but we really liked this Vespa, not just because of the strong engine at all speeds, but also because of the fun and very safe dynamics, overall quality and beautiful components.

O conteúdo Review – Vespa GTS Super 300 Sport – always in fashion aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

For decades, the MV Agusta brand has been known primarily as a noble manufacturer of particularly sporty motorcycles. In order to expand its customer base, the launch of two Lucky Explorer models was planned for 2023, a two-cylinder Lucky Explorer 5.5 and a three-cylinder Lucky Explorer 9.5, both based on the history of the Cagiva Elefant, which was produced in the late 1980s at what is now MV Agusta’s main factory in Varese. It was thought certain that Lucky Explorer would become a sub-brand of MV in order to be able to develop new customers more easily. This was planned years ago, but the new shareholder Pierer Industries didn’t like either model very much and so the smaller displacement Lucky Explorer 5.5 as a spin-off from the QJ Motor is now considered “abandoned”, but not yet confirmed.

For the big sister, a new market positioning had to be found with time pressure so as not to get in the way of the already established KTM 790 and 890 Adventure and Husqvarna Norden 901. That’s why the Lucky Explorer sub-brand was literally abandoned at the last minute.

Lucky Explorer 9.5 becomes MV Agusta Enduro Veloce

Instead, the bike will be integrated into the existing MV Agusta model family and won’t go on sale until early 2024. Among other things, this means a new name and that, like the Turismo Veloce, it will be called the Enduro Veloce in the future. At least, that’s what the Italian media are suggesting. Visually, the paintwork has been adapted accordingly and will shine in the typical MV red/silver, which is already appearing on the pre-production model photographed and still slightly camouflaged. Other optical details have also been revised. For example, the base of the windshield is transparent on the production version and the seat appears to be more padded and of better quality.

New three-cylinder engine with 125 hp in the MV Agusta Enduro Veloce

The engine, an exclusive MV Agusta development with a counter-rotating crankshaft, 81 x 60.2 millimeters in diameter and stroke, the typical three cylinders and a total displacement of 931 cc, has been slightly adapted. It is expected to produce around 125 hp. Final tuning is still underway and supplier Bosch and shareholder KTM are also helping with the finishing touches.

Price details can only be expected after the final presentation. This will probably take place in November at EICMA in Milan.

O conteúdo MV Agusta Enduro Veloce 2024 – a farewell to the Lucky Explorer name aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer QJMotor has established itself as one of the fastest growing motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Already working to establish a global presence, QJMotor has a growing presence outside its home country, notably in Europe and parts of Asia. Most recently, it was announced that QJ Motor would be entering the US market through a distribution agreement with SSR Motorsports.

That said, the brand has proven to be a powerhouse when it comes to producing new models. Speaking of new models, the brand recently presented the TQ electric scooter during the Chongqing Motorcycle Expo. Electric two-wheelers are gaining a lot of popularity around the world, especially when it comes to urban mobility, so new electric two-wheelers like the TQ, especially from a brand as big as QJ Motor, are hard to ignore.

The TQ was launched in three versions, with the most powerful model delivering the equivalent of just 3.4 hp of power. This makes it more like an electric moped than a real electric motorcycle. The other two versions have outputs of 1,000 watts (1.4 horsepower) and 800 watts (1.1 horsepower), which makes them much more accessible to riders with little experience on two wheels. That said, it is not yet clear whether a license will be required to drive them if they are launched outside of China, but it is likely that they will be subject to the same rules as light electric vehicles in different countries.

The three versions of the QJ Motor TQ have a motor integrated into the rear axle and include three battery options. The most affordable of the set comes with a conventional lead-acid battery, while the more premium offerings are powered by a lithium-ion battery that promises a range of up to 120 km on a single charge.

Other features include an automatic locking system, ambient light-sensing headlights, reverse gear and even multi-axis sensors that can detect a fall. QJ Motor has not revealed the weight of the new electric scooter, but says it has a maximum load capacity of 150 kg. The TQ has 12-inch front and 10-inch rear tires and is equipped with front and rear disc brakes.

At the time of writing, the price of the new QJ Motor TQ scooter has not yet been announced. It is also unclear whether the new model will be sold outside of China, however, if the company plans to launch it in Europe, it already has a growing dealer network in the region.

O conteúdo QJ Motor unveils new TQ electric scooter aparece primeiro em Motorcycle Sports.