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Triumph Motorcycles are set to expand, announcing that a “comprehensive range” of motocross and enduro motorcycles are currently under development. While Triumph do have history in off-tarmac racing, most notably with variants of the Tiger Cub produced for trials, they haven’t offered a true off-road competition bike for decades and certainly not in the Hinckley era. “This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Triumph brand, which everyone at Triumph is incredibly excited to be part of,” said Nick Bloor, CEO Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. “We are 100 per cent committed to making a long-lasting impact in this highly competitive and demanding world, with a single-minded ambition to deliver a winning motorcycle line-up for a whole new generation of Triumph riders.” Complementing the upcoming MX and enduro bikes, a…

The return of Marc Marquez to MotoGP in 2021 hit a peak at the Sachsenring round on 20 June, when he recorded his first race win in 581 days. While the circuit layout at the Sachsenring helped (putting less stress on his injured right arm), Marquez said it was at the German GP weekend that he felt for the first time like there were fewer limits on his ability to ride fast. In the post-race press conference, Marquez revealed he had shut out a lot of ‘outside noise’ since returning to racing in April, but had welcomed feedback from those he thought could help him. One of those was Mick Doohan. Marquez explained that he spoke to Doohan at the Mugello race weekend and the five-time 500cc World Champion called…

Royal Enfield’s prevalence and position in today’s motorcycle market gives the impression that they’ve always been here. In a way, that’s true, as the brand celebrates its 120th Anniversary this year. Around half of that 120-year history has come out of England, with the second half coming from India, where Royal Enfield not only survives, but thrives today. The first part of the Royal Enfield story was much like that of many other British motorcycle brands, starting with bicycles before progressing to powered transport. Its demise in England mirrors that of other English brands, too, but unlike many of its contemporaries, the Royal Enfield name didn’t sink with the rest of the British motorcycle industry in the 1960s and ’70s. How Royal Enfield came to be in the position it…

It may the “little brother” in the Bonneville family, but the T100 has grown a bit for 2021 – at least in terms of performance. The 900cc parallel twin has had a power hike of 7.35kW for a new maximum of 47.8kW at 7400rpm, which is 1500rpm higher than previously. There’s a 500rpm higher redline, too. Maximum torque is unchanged at 80Nm, but the new peak of 3750rpm is 550rpm higher than before. This while also meeting Euro 5 emissions standards. As well as being more powerful, the engine also weighs less, thanks to the adoption of a lighter crankshaft and balancer shafts, a thin-walled clutch cover and magnesium cam cover. These modifications are the key contributors to an overall weight reduction of 4kg compared to the 2020 Bonneville T100.…

For a Bonneville that’s made to cruise, the Speedmaster offers all-day capability and sophisticated style. For 2021, the 1200cc parallel twin gains Euro 5 compliance, which, according to Triumph, not only reduces emissions, but delivers a more immediate and responsive feel. Maximum outputs are 57.5kW at 6100rpm and 106Nm at 4000rpm - slightly less power and slightly more torque compared to the Bonneville T120 – but over 90 per cent of torque is available all the way up to 5750rpm. Lower inertia from the engine in its Euro 5-compliant form has delivered smoother power and torque delivery, along with a notable lift in mid-range performance. New for 2021 are larger 47mm Showa forks and a more comfortable rider and pillion seat. The rider’s seat now has a separate lumbar support…

A few months shy of its 65th birthday, the Harley-Davidson Sportster has been reborn. Switching from an air-cooled to liquid-cooled engine, there’s also a new frame, new styling, new instrumentation and an abundance – for a Sportster – of rider-assistance technologies. About the only thing that the new and old Sportsters share is the name! Launched in the US in July, with North American sales due to commence shortly and Australia/New Zealand release before the end of the year, the new Sportster will arrive in one model variant initially, the Sportster ‘S’, but several spin-off variants are likely to be added. The new Sportster is itself a spin-off – of sorts – in that it uses the same ‘Revolution Max’ platform as the Pan America 1250 adventure tourer that was…

The ‘Covid Boom’ in new motorcycle sales that kicked off in 2020 and saw a year-on-year sales increase of 22.1 per cent over 2019’s numbers has continued into 2021, with more than 55,000 new bikes and OHVs sold in the first six months of the year – an increase of more than 5 per cent on the same period in 2020. From January to the end of June 2021, a total of 55,840 new motorcycles, scooters and off highway vehicles were sold - an increase of 3,001 on the corresponding period last year. Of the four main market segments – Road Bikes, Off-Road Bikes, Off Highway Vehicles and Scooters - all except OHVs recorded increased sales for the 6-month period. “This steady growth of 5.7 per cent over the same…

The 2021 Red Bull Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix has been cancelled, due to ongoing complications under COVID-19. Ending weeks of speculation, the cancellation was made official in an announcement released on 6 July by the FIM, IRTA, Dorna Sports and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC). The release stated that travel complications and logistical restrictions were behind the Australian round’s cancellation for the second successive year. While unsaid, the likely requirement for all riders, teams and other personnel coming into Victoria from overseas to submit to a 14-day quarantine period was the major stumbling block to the Australian round going ahead. This is despite the vast majority of the MotoGP paddock being fully vaccinated. Prior to the official announcement, the Thai GP round had been rescheduled to a week before…

In Triumph-speak, the Bonneville range are ‘Modern Classics’. For 2021, there’s a bit more “modern” in the mix, as the entire lineup has been subject to change, starting with updated versions of both the 900cc and 1200cc twin cylinder engines to meet Euro 5 emissions requirements. The changes aren’t exclusively about making the parallel twins cleaner; in the MY21 Bonneville T100, there’s more power, too, coupled with a 4kg weight reduction. Power and torque is unchanged on the MY21 Bonneville T120 and T120 Black, but both models benefit from a 7kg weight reduction. Other changes and upgrades include increased fuel capacity on the MY21 Bonneville Bobber, braking and suspension upgrades across a variety of models, more comfortable seats, new instrument faces, new wheels, revised tinware and modified paint finishes and detailing,…

First appearing in 2016 as an entry point into Triumph’s Bonneville family, the Street Twin retains that position for 2021, starting at under $16,000. Running the same 900cc parallel twin as the Bonneville T100, but offering more of a modern look with its cast alloy wheels, modified fuel tank and modern tank decal, the Street Twin also features a significantly lower seat height of 765mm. Other differences include a single instrument pod, modern mufflers and a heat shield on the headers, blackout touches on the engine and mirrors, a bobbed front mudguard and modern-look clear lens indicators. The Street Twin’s engine output is almost identical to the MY21 Bonneville T100 now, at 47.8kW and 80Nm, but max power comes on slightly higher in the Street Twin, at 7500rpm, with max…

For 2021, the Bonneville Bobber blends the two 2020 models - Bobber and Bobber Black – into one specification, offering what Triumph says is authenticity and a higher specification. Those Bobber Black features include a 16x2.5-inch front wheel, dual front brake discs, beefier Showa 47mm forks and an LED headlight. And while there’s still of lot of black trim and detailing on the MY21 Bonneville Bobber, the fully murdered-out finish of the Bobber Black has been left behind. Like the rest of the MY21 Bonneville range, the latest Bobber gets the Euro 5 compliant 1200cc parallel twin that brings improved response, along with a fuller and smoother torque curve. Engine tuning is unchanged from the Bonneville Speedmaster, so the Bobber puts out the same 57.5kW at 6100rpm and 106Nm at…

A survivor from the dawn of the post-war Grand Prix racing era was the top-selling motorcycle at Bonhams Summer Sale in the UK this July. Held in conjunction with the International Classic MotorCycle Show in Staffordshire, the three-day Bonhams auction comprised more than 650 lots, covering not only motorcycles, but sidecar outfits, projects, parts, collectables and memorabilia. The fact that this was the first in-person motorcycle auction Bonhams have conducted for almost two years may have explained the 98 per cent clearance rate and almost £3.6 million (AU$6.7M approx.) in total sales. The bike that topped the auction was an ultra-rare AJS E90 racer, of the type that delivered the first – and only – grand prix world championship to AJS in 1949. Nicknamed the ‘Porcupine’ due to the distinctive…

If you’re strapped for space a hole in the wall or a compact flatpack shed is all you need to set up a handy work space in the carport or parking area, and it makes sense if you have a motorbike for downsizing. With a bench and some storage you’ll store everything you need, from screw drivers to spanners and even an air compressor. For storage, a small 26-inch 6 drawer will fit just about anywhere (even in the boot of the car) and doesn’t sit tall, though a double 9 drawer will have more space for laying out the sockets and spanners. Just remember that if it is readily accessible then have a good lock on it and make sure it isn’t at the mercy of the elements.…

An all-new variant of the Street Twin that’s limited to just 1,000 units worldwide, the Street Twin Gold Line is defined by special cosmetic touches. Finished in Matte Sapphire Black paint, the Street Twin Gold Line features a classic Triumph logo in gold on the fuel tank, with a contrast colour panel and hand-painted gold coachlines on the tank. There’s also gold trim on the sidecovers and gold pinstriping on the wheels, which also feature machined detailing. Being a limited edition, the Gold Line carries a price premium over the standard Street Twin of $1,100, but how many of the 1,000-unit total are coming to Australia is unconfirmed. 2021 Street Twin Gold Line – from $16,990 ride away…

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