A round-up of today's other bike stories in brief
BMW announces cost of S1000 RR
BMW have announced the price of their S1000 RR. Two new models will be officially launched on December 5th – the S1000 RR and S1000 RR Sport. Both bikes feature Race ABS and DTC and Quick Shift Assist as standard.
Both will be available in a choice of four colours – Thunder Grey, Mineral Silver, Acid Green and a Motorsport Colour scheme (which will cost an extra €495).
The on-the-road price for the basic S1000 RR will be €14,900, while the S1000 RR Sport will be priced at €16,500. For more, see joeduffymotorrad.ie
Ducati shows off Hypermotard
Ducati have unveiled photos of their new smaller Hypermotard motorcycle, which will go on sale in 2010.
The Hypermotard’s 796 engine produces 81 horse power and 55.7 pounds of torque. It weighs in at a lightweight 167kg and has a lower seat height than the 1100.
It is also “equipped with an APTC ‘wet’ clutch to give a ‘slipper’ type action that prevents destabilisation of the rear-end during downshifting”, according to Ducati. And it has redesigned top and bottom fork clamps.
This new bike will be available in a dark finish with matte black tank and beak section, black frame and black wheels or, alternatively, matte white tank with contrasting matte black beak, black frame and black wheels.
Watch out for this new motorcycle, which will be on display at the International EICMA show in Milan in November.