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          DUCATI SCRAMBLER CAFE RACER                The Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer, Scrambler’s interpretation of the legendary bikes that created a
                                                     revolution in the motorcycle world, is an expression of free spirit and an emblem of style. The Black
          $16,990                                    Coffee colour and styling are clear references to the Rocker look that sped through the streets of the
                                                     English capital in the ‘60s.
                                                     SPECIFICATIONS
                                                     Engine: L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2   Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17
                                                     valves per cylinder, air cooled  Seat height: 805mm
                                                     Displacement: 803cc           Kerb weight: 172kg (dry)
                                                     Power/Torque: 55kW @ 8250rpm/  Fuel capacity: 13.5L
                                                     68Nm @ 5750rpm                Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
                                                     Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,   km/12,000km
                                                     chain fi nal drive

                                                     VERDICT: MODERN RETRO RACER

          Sixty2 is a Ducati Scrambler inspired by the youth culture of skateboarding, surfi ng and pop music.   DUCATI SCRAMBLER SIXTY2
          That’s why Sixty2, the most “popular” Ducati Scrambler of all time, is the new “pop icon”. The
          design, a highly expressive version of the Ducati Scrambler, fi nds a new form in its steel tank with   $11,990
          integrated fuel tank cover.

          SPECIFICATIONS
          Engine: L-Twin cylinder, Desmodromic   Tyres: F: 110/80R18 R: 160/60R17
          distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air-cooled  Seat height: 790mm
          Displacement: 399cc           Kerb weight: 167kg
          Power/Torque: 29.5kW @ 8750rpm/  Fuel capacity: 14L
          34.6Nm @ 8000rpm              Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
          Transmission: 6-speed, multi-plate wet clutch,   km/10,000km
          chain fi nal drive

          VERDICT: LEARNER FOR THE STYLE CONSCIOUS  LAMS APPROVED


          HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET ROD                 The all-new Street Rod is built to take you to the edge. It’s got a new High Output Revolution X
          $12,995                                    engine that redlines your adrenaline level at 9000rpm. Drag-style bars with bar-end mirrors, new
                                                     43mm inverted front forks and piggyback reservoir rear shocks let you shred traffi c like you’re
                                                     starring in your getaway scene. One twist of the throttle and you’ll never look back.


                                                     SPECIFICATIONS
                                                     Engine: High Output Revolution X V-Twin  Seat height: 765mm
                                                     Displacement: 749cc           Kerb weight: 229kg (dry)
                                                     Power/Torque: NA/65Nm @ 4000rpm  Fuel capacity: 13.1L
                                                     Transmission: 6-speed, belt fi nal drive  Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
                                                     Tyres: F: 120/70VR17 R: 160/60VR17  km/8000km

                                                     VERDICT: CAFE CRUISER



          This isn’t about wide-open country and endless miles of highway. This is about carving the canyons   HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET 500
          of the urban grid. A hot night on the town never felt better. The action goes from stoplight to
          stoplight, boulevard to back alley. At the centre of it all you carve through heat, chaos and gridlock   $9995
          with ease. You get a liquid-cooled Revolution X engine loaded with torque and built to thrive in
          stop-and-go traffi c.

          SPECIFICATIONS
          Engine: Liquid-cooled, Revolution X V-Twin  Seat height: 720mm
          Displacement: 494cc           Kerb weight: 223kg
          Power/Torque: NA/40Nm @ 3750rpm  Fuel capacity: 13.1L
          Transmission: 6-speed, belt fi nal drive  Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
          Tyres: F: 100/80R17 R: 140/75R15  km/8000km


          VERDICT: BIG-SELLING LEARNER              LAMS APPROVED

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