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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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