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         The absolute expression of power and riding pleasure, the Brutale 1090 RR knows no compromise.   MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1090RR
         A perfect synthesis of design, automotive engineering and performance, the Brutale 1090 RR is true
         excellence on two wheels.                                     $23,499

          SPECIFICATIONS
         Engine: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, 16-valve  Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17
         Displacement: 1078cc           Seat height: 830mm
         Power/Torque: 116.5kW @        Kerb weight: 183kg (dry)
         11,900rpm/100Nm @ 10,100rpm    Fuel capacity: 23L
         Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh,   Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
         mechanical anti-surging device, chain fi nal drive  km/NA

          VERDICT: IF THE BRUTALE ISN’T ENOUGH FOR YOU, GET THIS ONE



          ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL                  The Royal Enfi eld Continental GT is the lightest, fastest, most powerful Royal Enfi eld in production.
                                                     It’s a machine with a story, a nod to motorcycling’s fi nest hour, a painstaking collaboration. It is
          GT $8590                                   also the best expression yet of a cultural phenomenon that has simply refused to fade away – the
                                                     cafe racer.

                                                     SPECIFICATIONS
                                                     Engine: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled  Tyres: F: 100/90R18 R: 130/70R18
                                                     Displacement: 535cc           Seat height: 800mm
                                                     Power/Torque: 21.4kW @ 5100rpm/44Nm   Kerb weight: 184kg
                                                     @ 4000rpm                     Fuel capacity: 13.5L
                                                     Transmission: 5-speed constant mesh, chain   Warranty/Service interval: 2 years,
                                                     fi nal drive                   10,000km/NA

                                                     VERDICT: RACE YOU TO THE NEXT CAFE       LAMS APPROVED




          Born on the racetrack and raised on the street, the 2016 GSX-S1000 is derived from the legendary,   SUZUKI GSX-S 1000 $15,490
          championship-winning GSX-R1000. The new GSX-S line-up carries the spirit of the Suzuki GSX-R to
          the street, with shared technology and performance packaged into a chassis designed specifi cally for
          street riding comfort.
          SPECIFICATIONS
          Engine: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled,   Tyres: NA
          DOHC                          Seat height: 810mm
          Displacement: 999cc           Kerb weight: 209kg (wet)
          Power/Torque: 107kW/106Nm     Fuel capacity: 17L
          Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh, chain   Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
          fi nal drive                   km/6000km

          VERDICT: OWN THE STREETS



         SUZUKI GSX-S750 $TBA                        Hear the wild induction roar strike your soul. Feel genuine GSX-R power stir your spirit. Own the
                                                     apex of every corner. This bike is powered by the legendary supersport engine, armed with the latest
                                                     technologies and tuned to command the streets.
                                                     SPECIFICATIONS
                                                     Engine: 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled,   Tyres: NA
                                                     DOHC                          Seat height: 820mm
                                                     Displacement: 749cc           Kerb weight: 213kg (wet)
                                                     Power/Torque: 84kW @ 15,500rpm/81Nm   Fuel capacity: 16L
                                                     @ 9000rpm                     Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
                                                     Transmission: 6-speed constant mesh, chain   km/6000km
                                                     fi nal drive
                                                     VERDICT: THE APEX PREDATOR

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