Moto Guzzi 2012 range announced

Early this month Moto Guzzi announced their revamped range for 2012, with the V7 range benefiting from a fully re-engineered engine for 2012 which promises 10% extra power and 10% more torque as well as improved fuel consumption and emissions.

So as always here are some great pictures of the new range.

V7 Racer - the high spec racer version with clip-ons, aluminium rim wire wheels, adjustable suspension, chrome tank & red frame

V7 Stone - classic style, upright bars, cast alloy wheels

V7 Special – upright bars, aluminium rim wire wheels & retro two-tone paint

The Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX is now available in an Amazon Green colour scheme, whilst the standard Stelvio is now available in burnt orange, as well as black or white.

Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX Verde Amazzonia 

Moto Guzzi Stelvio Terra de Siena

The Moto Guzzi Griso SE now comes in a new-for-2012 ‘Black Devil’ scheme.

Moto Guzzi Griso Special Edition

Due to popular demand, The Moto Guzzi Bellagio is being reintroduced in the UK market. 

Moto Guzzi Bellagio

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Help raise awareness of bikers in the UK

Bennetts the UK’s No.1 Bike Insurance Specialist has launched a Government e-petition to try and get least one motorbike-related question in every driving theory test to increase awareness of bikers on the road.

Hannah Squirrell, Director of Marketing at Bennetts said, “With questions currently selected at random, there is no guarantee that a question relating to the awareness of motorcyclists will arise in the current driving theory test format, so our ‘Motorcyclists Matter’ campaign is set to challenge that. With the casualty rate of motorcyclists currently a staggering 61 times greater than that of motorists. At Bennetts we believe road users need educating on the importance of other vulnerable road users to help try to reduce the number of causalities in 2012.”


Here at ww.inter-bike.co.uk we agree that every road user needs to be more biker aware and hopefully the compulsory inclusion of at least one motorcycle related question in the driving theory test will make all road users think more about the presence of motorcyclists on the roads. You can support this campaign by signing the e-petition at http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/26272.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Triumph Tiger Explorer

At last months EICMA motorcycle show Triumph motorcycles debuted the much anticipated Triumph Tiger Explorer, their challenger to the all conquering BMW R 1200 GS.

Triumph Tiger Explorer

With an all-new 1215cc three-cylinder engine producing 137PS with 121Nm of torque, a new ride-by-wire electronic throttle, cruise control, plus switchable traction control and switchable ABS are  standard fitment. A tough shaft drive system has been developed,togther with 10,000 miles between servicing.

This will undoubtedly prove to a compelling option for many adventure sports riders and it will be interesting to see how it stacks up against the BMW GS over time?

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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BMW enters maxi-scooter market

Last month BMW Motorrad launched two new maxi-scooters at the EICMA show, the the C 600 S and C 650 GT. BMW's first ever maxi scooter's.

BMW  C650 GT (left) and BMW C 650 S (right)

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Jon Booth
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Ducati1199 Panigale

Earlier this month Ducati announced the launch of their new superbike the Ducati 1199 Panigale, which they have shown this month to the public at the EICMA motorcycle show in  Milan and the Motorcycle Live Show at the Birmingham NEC. Ducati say this bike sets a new benchmark in the motorcycle industry. It is the most high tech, most powerful twin-cylinder production engine on the planet with an astonishing 195hp from 164kg (361.5lb) of futuristic Italian thoroughbred. The highest production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios in the world!
All we know is it looks drop dead gorgeous!

Ducati 1199 Panigale

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Jon Booth
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MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090 launched

This month MV Agusta announced the launch of the MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090, in their words a superbike without fairings. With 158 bhp on tap, that's a lot of power on naked bike. It's sure to be an exhilarating ride!.
Read the full press release here.

MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090

MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090

MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090

MV Agusta Brutale RR 1090

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Jon Booth
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Benelli launches new models

Legendary Italian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer Benelli has recently launched a number of new models including a 250cc scooter called the Caffènero 250. Read their full press release here.

Caffènero 250

In addition and continuing the 250cc theme they have also introduced the Benelli Motard 250, a lightweight 250cc single in super motard style. Read their full press release here.

Motard 250

Lastly they have revamped the Tre-K 1130 Amazonas with a host of improvements. Read their full press release here.

Tre-K 1130 Amazonas

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Jon Booth
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