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Tourers

APRILIA CAPONORD 1200 STRADA The Aprilia Caponord 1200 Strada brings together performance, handling, comfort
and safety in perfect harmony. This bike stands apart from the competition due to
$17,500 the performance of the 1200cc V-Twin engine, precise handling and unprecedented
comfort derived from Sachs suspension.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: two-cylinder, four-stroke, 90° clutch, chain fi nal drive
longitudinal V-Twin with liquid-cooled, double Tyres: F: 120/70ZR19 R: 180/55-ZR17
overhead camshaft Seat height: 840mm
Displacement: 1197cc Kerb weight: 214kg (dry)
Power/Torque: 91.9kW @ 8250rpm/114.8Nm Fuel capacity: 24L
@ 6800rpm Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Transmission: six-speed, wet multi-plate unlimited km/10,000km

VERDICT: ROAD ADVENTURE

Hit the road and let the journey begin. Simply climb on and go, leave your daily BMW F 800 GT $16,300
routine behind and enjoy pure riding pleasure. The redesigned F 800 GT gives you
even more sporty and dynamic performance on every tour — for idyllic lanes, winding
alpine passes and endless highways.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Water-cooled four-stroke in-line two- Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17
cylinder engine, four valves per cylinder, two Seat height: 800mm
overhead camshafts Kerb weight: 214kg (wet)
Displacement: 798cc Fuel capacity: 15L
Power/Torque: 66kW @ 8000rpm/86Nm @ Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
5800rpm unlimited km/10,000km
Transmission: Six-speed, wet clutch, belt drive
VERDICT: HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY

BMW K 1600 GT $36,490 Being on the move, gaining impressions, experiencing a great deal, relaxed and yet
dynamic riding pleasure: this is what the world looks like from the saddle of the new
K 1600 GT. The K 1600 GT runs at the highest technical level and with a great deal
of performance under the comfortably upholstered seats. The new K 1600 GT is a
completely dynamic and relaxed companion.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Oil/water-cooled four-stroke in-line six- clutch, shaft fi nal drive
cylinder engine, two overhead camshafts, four Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 190/55ZR17
valves per cylinder Seat height: 810mm
Displacement: 1649cc Kerb weight: 334kg (wet)
Power/Torque: 118kW @ 7750 rpm/175Nm Fuel capacity: 26.5L
@ 5520rpm Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Transmission: Six-speed, multi-plate wet unlimited km/10,000km

VERDICT: WANDERLUST ON TWO WHEELS

With this timeless combination of style and touring function you don’t just ride HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD
through the landscape, you’re the most majestic part of the scenery. The Road King
is where stripped-down, nostalgic style meets the performance and versatility of a KING $33,995
modern Harley-Davidson touring machine. The Hiawatha headlamp and nacelle were
born in the 1960s, when chrome ruled the streets. But the power of the all-new
Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine brings it all into the here and now in a hurry.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Milwaukee-Eight 107, four valves per Tyres: F: 130/80B17 R: 180/65B16
cylinder, single chain-driven cam, dual spark Seat height: 705mm
plugs Kerb weight: 362kg
Displacement: 1745cc Fuel capacity: 22.7L
Power/Torque: NA/150Nm @ 3250rpm Warranty/Service interval: Two years,
Transmission: Six-speed, belt fi nal drive unlimited km/8000km
VERDICT: CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF THE ‘60S

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