2015 EICMA Retrospect
Published On Nov 24, 2015 12:00 AM By Garvit Narang
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The 2015 EICMA, which was held at Milan in Italy, took the automotive world by storm. The show was the venue for the debut of a lot of two-wheelers from renowned companies and provided them a platform to showcase their latest offerings. The biking giants like Yamaha, Honda, Benelli, Suzuki, Indian, Triumph and Ducati took the stage and showed the world what they were capable of. Here is a recap of the event showcasing some of the top bikes introduced in the 2015 EICMA.
#EICMA2015: Yamaha MT-03 makes its First Appearance
EICMA, the largest two-wheeler expo in the world started today, embracing the auto space with the premieres of most exciting motorcycles. Yamaha MT-03 is one of those street fighters that made its first public appearance at Milan in Italy. Read More
Yamaha Reveals the MT-10 at Milan: The R1 turned into a Streetfighter
Yamaha has shocked the motorcycling world with the reveal of MT-10, the naked version of their YZF-R1. It is based on the R1S, the cheaper version for the American market of the full-blown R1. Read More
#EICMA2015: 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Concept Unveiled
Suzuki has brought the concept of Suzuki GSX-R1000 during the ongoing EICMA Show Milan. The bike is expected to debut in second half of 2016 as the company wasn’t able to bring it in time. One of the company’s report claims that the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 is the lightest and most powerful superbike ever manufactured from the Japanese two-wheeler giant. The bike looks advance as well. Read More
EICMA 2015 - New Benelli Tornado 302, Leoncino and TRK 502 launched
The 2015 EICMA show in Milan is all rave with new motorcycles, but we’re interested in the ones that will make their way to Indian shores. The Chinese-owned Italian company Benelli is making us drool over the unveil of their Leoncino, the Tornado 302 and the TRK 502. Here’s a little bit about them. Read More
#EICMA2015: 2016 Honda CB500F Unveiled
Honda, the Japanese manufacturer has revealed the updated version of its aggressive streetfighter - CB500F at the 2015 EICMA. The company claims that the motorcycle has been crafted on the same platform which has been used in recently unveiled CB500R. Read More
#2015EICMA: Ducati Unveils Seven New Stunning Machines
Ducati has recently unveiled seven new models at the World Premiere that took place at 73rd Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy. With this, the long wait for all Ducati fans has finally come to an end and needless to say, Ducati has indeed displayed some spectacular examples of motorcycling. The models launched are Multistrada 1200 Enduro, Multistrada Pikes Peak, Hypermotard, XDiavel, 959 Panigale, Scrambler Flat Track and Scrambler Sixty2 along with revisions to the Hypermotard range. Read More
2016 KTM Duke 690 and 690R showcased at 2015 EICMA
At the 2015 EICMA in Milan, the Austrian Motorcycle manufacturer KTM unveiled the 2016 model of KTM Duke 690 and 690R. Both the bikes come with an enhanced single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that stimulate 1000 rpm higher and offers more uniform power delivery. This revised engine comprises of intake camshaft which works as an additional balancer shaft, thereby enhancing refinement. Furthermore, the intake and exhaust system have been modified to make the mill accommodate well with Euro4 emission norms (It's the first KTM engine that has received such kind of approval). The standard version of the Duke 690 churns out 73PS of power and 75Nm of torque when it comes linked to a 6-speed transmission, whereas the Duke 690R develops 75PS of power just because of Akrapovic exhaust system. Read More
EICMA 2015: KTM 1290 Super Duke GT and 1290 Super Duke R Special Edition launched
The KTM 1290 Super Duke R is a machine that truly lives up to the name “The Beast”. It could be an effective touring machine if you could mount bags and a windscreen to it. Well, that’s exactly what drove KTM with its latest model, the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, which takes the 173hp streetfighter, and gives its bags, more fairing, and a windshield. The KTM 1290 Super Duke GT increases its touring capability with the inclusion of pannier mounts that are integrated onto the GT, and a windshield that is adjustable. With fourth gear power wheelies, no one can say that the KTM 1290 Super Duke R is slow, and the street fighter has a surprisingly comfortable riding triangle that makes going on longer trips a piece of cake. Similarly, the footpegs are lower for better space for your legs, more fuel capacity has been added for longer trips on a full tank and you can adjust the handlebars by 22mm with its four different positions. Read More
#EICMA2015: Triumph Introduced 2016 Explorer 1200 lineup of Motorcycles
During the ongoing EICMA, Triumph Motors introduced their Explorer 1200 adventure tourer lineup of motorcycles. The motorcycle comes in six variants namely - XC, XCa, XC, XCx, XR, XRx and XRt. While XR variants are meant for the roads whereas XC models are more for the off-roading purpose. Read More
Triumph Bonneville Range Showcased at EICMA
Triumph Motorcycles has showcased the new Bonneville range at EICMA 2015. The line-up which was on display had Street Twin, Bonneville T120, Bonneville T120 Black, Thruxton and Thruxton R along with David Beckham’s custom Thruxton R from the recent film, Outlaws. The company also introduced their Explorer 1200 adventure tourer line-up at the event. The motorcycle comes in six variants namely - XC, XCa, XC, XCx, XR, XRx and XRt. Of these XR variants are more suited for the roads, XC models are primarily built for off-road riding. Read More
EICMA 2015: Hyosung GV300, GT300R and GT650R revealed
Hyosung is impressing us with some really cool looking motorcycles at this year's EICMA motor show. At the stall, we saw the GV300, the GT 300R and the GT 650R apart from the GD450. Let’s take a look at three of these new offerings. Read More
EICMA 2015: 2016 Indian Scout Sixty Revealed
Indian Motorcycles has just uncovered its cheapest model Scout Sixty at the EICMA 2015 in Milan. This cruiser is the latest addition to its lineup with a smaller displacement engine and it is more economical if compared with its most popular model 'Indian Scout'. With this model, the company targets to win more customers using the brand’s appeal. Read More