KTM Refines 1290 Super Duke GT for 2022. In a segment that necessitates comfort and the
ability to cover ground effortlessly, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT rewrites the rulebook. Designed to
offer riders a unique Grand Touring experience but engineered to be a true Sports bike underneath the
touring parts, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT covers ground unlike any Sports Tourer on the market.
Thanks to its EURO 5 rated, 175 HP, 141 Nm KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R-derived, 1,301 cc V-twin engine,
this is the class leader when it comes to punching a hole in the atmosphere or hauling in the
horizon. But it’s not only forward momentum where the long-distance BEAST is true to its namesake.
The WP APEX semi-active suspension on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE GT works with a specific logic. The
design approach to preload adjustability of the rear shock has been geared for the long-distance
tourer and is very intuitive. The logic allows riders to set the suspension up according to
four different real-life riding situations, namely: RIDER, RIDER & PILLION, RIDER & LUGGAGE,
or RIDER, PILLION & LUGGAGE. On top of that, the anti-dive function is fitted as standard.
HONDA NT1100 2022. Based on the Africa Twin the NT1100 is unsurprisingly spacious
(the riding position is canted forward 10 degrees from its adventure sibling)
and the seat is so comfy there’s neither a leg stretch or bum-shuffle during our day’s riding
at the Honda’s world launch near Barcelona. We don’t have a friendly pillion on hand,
but their pegs are nice and low, too and the 60mm back seat looks just as plush.
There’s plenty of weather protection, which is handy in today’s rain and the lower wind
deflectors do a great job to keep the spray off your feet. You should also be able find one of
the five screen positions to suit you, but the mechanism is too stiff to adjust on the move
(it pulls up and down by hand). Buffeting can also be quite loud when it’s windy and if that puts you
off, a more road bike-shaped tourer with a raked screen will be much quieter. The left switchgear
block is a messy mass of buttons, too, which are fiddly to find, especially wearing thick
gloves. Although the frame is the same as the Africa Twin’s, the NT1100 has a new swing arm,
slightly sportier steering geometry and shorter travel suspension. It weighs a not insignificant
248kg in DCT trim (the manual version is 10kg lighter), but the Honda carries its weight
well. It’s stable at high speed and although softly sprung, is nicely balanced in the bends,
nimble around town and when it’s time to stop, low enough to get your feet flat on the floor.
2022 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX gets updates and new colors in Europe. Kawasaki launched in Europe
the 2022 model of the Sport Touring Ninja 1000SX, which arrives with updates and new colors. It is a
bike that combines the characteristics of sports with the ability to offer comfort on the road.
The 2022 Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX arrives with a new 4-in-1 exhaust system, revised fairings with more
angles, radial-mount monobloc front brake calipers and 4-position adjustable windshield available.
For 2022, there are three color options: Metallic Diablo Black/Pearl Robotic White, Emerald Blazed
Green/ Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Graphite Gray and Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Steel
Gray/ Metallic Diablo Black. Main features of Ninja 1000SX 2022 Clean mounting case holder:
The accessory case mounting system allows them to be easily attached and removed, contributing to
greater convenience. Integrating seamlessly with the rear of the bike, the clean mounting system
positions the cases close to the center line of the bike, its clean and clutter-free design
ensuring that the rear of the bike still looks good with the accessories removed.
CFMOTO Australia will release its new 800MT adventure bike before year’s end with two
variants, Sport and Touring, priced ride away from $12,990 and $13,990, respectively. The base CFMOTO
800MT Sport will be exclusively finished with a Starlight Black livery, while the slightly higher
spec Touring is distinguished by an Ocean Blue colour scheme. CFMOTO says it will lock in an
exact launch date in the near future, but promises that the bike will indeed hit showrooms in 2021.
The CFMOTO 800MT will be the brand’s second non-LAMS model to be released Down Under,
following the 700CL-X naked bike, as part of its joint venture with Austrian bike maker KTM.
Motivating the new adventure bike is a KTM-sourced 799cc parallel twin, tuned to produce 70kW and
77Nm, and backed up by a slipper clutch, ride-by-wire system and three rider modes:
rain, off-road and road. Standard kit on both 800MT Sport and 800MT Touring is a 19-litre
fuel tank, fully adjustable K Y B suspension, crash bars, an adjustable windscreen and J.Juan
brakes. Both bikes also features cruise control, fog lights, USB charging, L E D lights
and a 7.0-inch TFT screen with smartphone connectivity and satellite-navigation.
2022 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. Premium at a price point. Yamaha’s reputable Tracer 9 GT has enjoyed a long
run of success as a bang-for-the-buck sport-tourer since its inception back in 2015. The Tracer is
the direct descendant of the Tracer 900 GT, and the FJ-09 before that, and it has always packed
a versatile punch. It’s a street-focused machine, good for racking up triple-digit back road miles,
braving monotonous urban commutes, or enduring interstate long hauls, a true sport-touring
specialist. With all that capability on tap at a relative bargain, why raise the cost of entry? Yet
that’s exactly what Yamaha has done. To be fair, it has also extended the all-new 2021 Tracer 9
GT’s potential, with a larger-displacement and more flexible CP3 engine package, a chassis
shared with the new and improved 2021 MT-09, the very latest IMU-based electronic rider-aid suite,
top-shelf components including semi-active suspension, and flashier styling. However,
the third-generation Tracer’s up-spec overhaul substantially increases its price to $14,899,
which is perhaps not drastic but still $1,800 more than the outgoing model. It’s fair to suspect that
the MSRP increase might take the Tracer out of consideration for more budget-conscious riders,
and the wallet hit will likely wipe out a portion of its trusted following.
2022 GSX-S1000GT+. The all-new 2022 GSX-S1000GT+ intelligently combines the
championship performance of its GSX-R1000-based engine with a nimble, lightweight chassis to
provide riders with an exciting and comfortable GT riding experience. Here is a Grand Tourer
with sport bike level functionality, avant garde styling, truly functional integrated side cases,
plus an extensive selection of optional equipment features. More than an evolution of the prior
generation GSX-S1000F, the GSX-S1000GT+ fullfills the transformation in what performance-minded
touring enthusiasts desire, whether heading out on a long trip with a passenger on board, or enjoying
a sporty solo romp up a twisty ribbon of asphalt. The GSX-S1000GT+’s performance is a revelation,
its appearance breath taking, and the new Suzuki my SPIN connectivity application integrated into
the full-color TFT instrument panel provides easy access to contacts, maps, music, and phone
communication. Using long-stroke, GSX-R engine architecture, the 999cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled
DOHC in-line four engine delivers smooth, consistent power throughout its wide power band.
2022 BMW S 1000 XR. Although unchanged in standard trim, the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR street-focused
adventure motorcycle gets a couple of new colors and a reworking of the Premium Package.
The Select and M Packages are returning, and the Sport Package won’t be around in ’22.
Let’s go over what’s included in each optional Package. The Select Package runs $650
and is pretty simple. You get heated grips, tire pressure monitoring, and luggage mounts. The $2650
Premium Package has the Select Package features, plus a few goodies added by BMW
compared to last year. Hand protection and a center stand now come with the Premium Package,
and GPS Prep migrates from the discontinued Sport Package. Returning is semi-active electronic
suspension, a quick shifter, cruise control, keyless operation, and a USB charging port.
The standard color this year is Racing Red, with Ice Grey disappearing as a choice. Black Storm
Metallic 2 Style Triple Black is now an optional color with a $475 price tag. If you like Light
White, you have to buy the entire M Package. The base MSRP for the 2022 BMW S 1000 XR is $17,945.
Expect to see the XR liter bike in BMW dealers in the last quarter of this year.
2022 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Rosso. EASY TOURER. The high-performance sport touring bike that is
now even more affordable. Make no compromises. Features may include: Complete high-tech package.
The introduction of the new IMU inertial platform, developed by e-Novia exclusively for MV Agusta,
has further improved the precision and efficiency of the electronic controls. In this way,
safety and riding pleasure are enhanced simultaneously, equipping the Turismo Veloce
Rosso with a high-tech package that guarantees utmost reliability on the road. No compromise
on accessories. The new optional configurations include Bluetooth connection, cruise control, the
manually adjustable windshield, centre stand and the Mobisat anti-theft system. The wide-ranging
catalogue of accessories boasts heated hand grips, a Garmin satellite navigator and the 34
litre luggage cases. Safety. The braking system, designed by Brembo, with two 320 mm diameter
front discs, radial callipers and four pads. The advanced ABS is equipped with Continental MK100
con Rear Wheel Lift-Up Mitigation and cornering function. DESIGN. TOTAL IMPACT:
The single-tone colour scheme of the Turismo Veloce Rosso makes it even more recognisable,
thanks to lines that highlight the bike’s essence and elegance. For an unmistakeable MV look.
2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX S E. The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX S E is back, replacing the S E+ version for
2022. Although the plus-sign is dropped, the new S E is a premium motorcycle with a slew of
new features. So, get comfortable as we dig deep into the new 2022 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX S E. The
already high-tech Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX S E just upped its game with three radar-based features.
The 2022 edition gets Bosch’s Advanced Rider Assist System—adaptive cruise control, forward
collision warning, and blind-spot detection. The cruise control prevents you from creeping up on
a vehicle by manipulating the throttle and, if necessary, the brakes. Forward collision warning
lets you know if you are too close to the vehicle ahead, based on the relative speed of the two
vehicles. A flashing bright red L E D and warning on the TFT display strive to send you the message,
with the feature’s sensitivity being adjustable (or defeatable). Blind-spot detection is activated
by your turn signal switch and warns via a flashing light on the appropriate mirror that
someone is in the lane you’re intending to change into. A new six-axis IMU is deeply integrated into
the ECU. Data from the IMU is used to make the Advanced Rider Assist system function optimally.
It also is used for power delivery, quick shifter operation, hill-hold assist, and ABS.
2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello. 2021 marked Moto Guzzi’s 100-year anniversary, and the Mandello
Del Lario brand celebrated the momentous occasion with special-edition models and a traveling museum
exhibit. By September 2021, Guzzi shifted its focus from the rear view mirror to the road ahead,
giving fans a sneak peek of the all-new 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello sport-tourer.
After keeping the details under wraps for months, Moto Guzzi finally unveiled the V100
Mandello’s full details and specs at EICMA 2021. Just as the V100 moniker suggests,
the new sport-touring model houses a 1,042cc transverse V-Twin. The liquid-cooled, DOHC,
8-valve mill not only produces 115 horsepower and 77.4 foot pounds of torque but also benefits from
a new compact block architecture. Compared to the V85 TT’s air-cooled, 853cc, transverse V-Twin,
the liter-size V100 power plant is shorter by 4.1 inches. Guzzi puts that compact design to good use
with a 58.5-inch wheelbase. A long single-sided swing arm with shaft drive steadies the Mandello
at high speed while the compact chassis maintains agility in the esses. The tubular-steel frame
cuts weight by utilizing the 1,042cc engine as a stressed member and the Öhlins Smart E C 2.0
semi-active suspension automatically tunes the handling characteristics to rider and the road.