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KTM push 1390 Super Duke GT to 2027 Chinese motorcycle manufacturer
and confirm plans for other delayed Benda are launching a new Dark Flag
models 950 V4 cruiser
KTM have finally confirmed the production start Benda might be newcomers to the SA market, but
dates for their missing larger capacity models first they’ve already carved an enviable reputation in
seen at the back end of 2024 – with assembly their Chinese homeland for bold styling and
beginning on many machines later this year, and technical innovation.
the 1390 Super Duke GT now set to arrive in 2027. The firm’s new Dark Flag 950 adds to that with a
“The excitement surrounding the new model lineup new 948cc version of their V4 engine paired to
has been tremendous, especially after the impressive levels of tech at a low price.
announcements at Eicma and other national trade
shows,” KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister said.
Striking new four-cylinder CFMoto British stunt rider Jonny Davies set to
750SR-S aims to be a VFR-style all- break world record this month for fastest
rounder handlebar wheelie
Chinese bikes have made huge leaps over recent British stunt riding sensation Jonny Davies has
years with CFMoto’s three-cylinder 675SR-R confirmed he will attempt to break the record for the
leading the charge against Japanese and European world’s fastest handlebar wheelie (known as a ‘high
brands. Now the company have gone one further, chair wheelie’) at Elvington in York between
launching the inline four-cylinder 750SR-S. Despite October20 and 21. Davies will attempt to ride his
packing CFMoto’s first large-capacity four-cylinder modified Kawasaki ZX-10R at 135mph on the back
engine, it isn’t quite the out-and-out Suzuki GSX- wheel – all whilst dangling his legs over the
R750 rival that its aggressive style might suggest. handlebars.
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