Yamaha Super Ténéré
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Price: $16,499
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Engine Liq.-cooled: 4-stroke
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Displacement: 1,199 cc
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Transmission: Six-speed
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Wheel size (F/R): 19/17 in.
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Susp. Travel (F/R): 190/190 mm
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Weight: 261 kg
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Fuel capacity: 23 l
The long-awaited Super Tenere finally
arrived in Canada in 2011. Yamaha says that its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected,
four-valve parallel twin engine generates more than 80 foot-pounds of torque. A
270-degree crankshaft has an uneven firing order to maximize traction, and dual
balancer shafts quell vibration. The side-mounted radiator and a dry-sump
lubrication system reduce weight. Traction control, ABS and Yamaha D-Mode
variable throttle control to adjust power are all standard features.
Aprilia Dorsoduro
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Price: $12,495
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Engine Liquid-cooled: four-stroke
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Displacement: 1197cc
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Transmission: Six-speed
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Wheel size (F/R): 17/17 in.
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Susp. Travel (F/R): 160/155 mm
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Weight: NA
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Fuel capacity: 15 l
The Dorsoduro maxi supermoto has at its
heart a claimed 130hp, 90-degree 1,200 cc V-twin engine which employs a
ride-by-wire technology, with Sport, Touring and Rain maps available at the
push of a button. Suspension consists of fully adjustable 43 mm inverted Sachs
fork and laterally-mounted Sachs shock. The available three-stage traction
control works in unison with the optional ABS, which can be deactivated via the
instrument panel. A 2014 Dorsoduro 750 with ABS will be available this spring.
Price is not yet known.
Ducati Hypermotard / Hypermotard S /
Hyperstrada
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Price: $12,995—$15,695
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Engine Liquid-cooled: four-stroke
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Displacement: 821 cc
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Transmission: Six-speed
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Wheel size (F/R): 17/17 in.
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Susp. Travel (F/R): 150-170/150-175 mm
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Weight: 194-204 kg
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Fuel capacity: 16 l
The all-new Hypermotard, Hypermotard S and
Hyper-strada have a new 110 claimed horsepower, 821 cc, liquid-cooled engine
and trellis frame. The Ducati Safety Pack, which includes 3-level ABS, 8-level
traction control and integrated riding modes, is standard on all three. The
track-focused S model has an Ohlins shock, 50 mm Marzocchi fork, Marchesini
wheels and radial front brake pump, while the Hyperstrada is ready for
long-distance duty with a touring screen and seat, center stand and remote rear
suspension preload adjuster.
Husqvarna TR650 Strada
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Price: $8,499
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Engine Liquid-cooled: four-stroke
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Displacement: 652 cc
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Transmission: Five-speed
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Wheel size (F/R): 17/17 in.
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Susp. Travel (F/R): 190/190 mm
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Weight: 170 kg
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Fuel capacity: 13.5 l
The Strada is the other new Husqvarna with
the BMW G650GS-derived engine. The street-only Strada has cast aluminum rims,
Sachs suspension, 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, and comes standard
with switchable ABS. Although it shares tubular steel frame, removable rear
sub-frame, dual upswept exhausts and engine with the Terra, the Strada has a
slightly lower seat height and a tire-hugging front fender.
KTM 690 Duke
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Engine Liquid-cooled: four-stroke
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Displacement: 690 cc
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Transmission: Six-speed
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Wheel size (F/R): 17/17 in.
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Susp. Travel (F/R): 135/135 mm
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Weight: 149.5 kg
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Fuel capacity: 14 l
The name may be familiar but the machine
itself is all-new. The KTM 690 Duke uses a 690 cc single with dual spark plugs,
ride-by-wire fuel injection and slipper clutch, adding up to a claimed 67
horsepower. The steel trellis frame and die-cast sub-frame are suspended by
fully adjustable WP shock and inverted fork. Up front is a 320 mm brake disc
gripped by a radially mounted, four-piston Brembo caliper, combined with a 24-0
mm rear disc and Bosch ABS. The Duke will be available in white or black.
KTM 990 Supermoto T
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Engine Liquid-cooled: four-stroke
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Displacement: 999 cc
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Transmission: Six-speed
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Wheel size (F/R): 17/17 in.
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Susp. Travel (F/R): 160/180 mm
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Weight: 197 kg
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Fuel capacity: 19 l
The 990 Super Moto ST is powered by a
fuel-injected 999 cc LC4- engine with dual upswept mufflers, 17-inch wheels, WP
suspension and ABS. KTM classifies the SM T as a super Moto, but its
torque-heavy V-twin engine and touring amenities beg for carving up fast roads
rather than a tight track. A half fairing, windscreen, hand guards, and
generous saddle make it an inviting platform for two full-sized hooligans. New
shock preload adjuster and standard soft saddlebags were added to the 2012
model.
Suzuki DR-Z400SM
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Price: $7,699
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Engine Liquid-cooled: four-stroke
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Displacement: 398 cc
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Transmission: Five-speed
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Wheel size (F/R): 17/17 in.
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Susp. Travel (F/R): NA
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Weight: 134 kg
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Fuel capacity: 10 l
The DR-Z400SM gets its engine, electric
start and five-speed transmission from the DR-Z400S dual sport, and a long-travel
inverted Showa fork from the RM250. It has a fully adjustable shock with high-
and low-speed compression damping. Adapted for super Moto use, the 400SM wears
17-inch wheels and sport tires. On the market for a few years, braking was
improved with a 300 mm floating front disc and seat height was reduced in 2006,
while a Renthal tapered aluminum handlebar was added five years ago.
TM SMX
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Engine Liquid-cooled: four-stroke
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Displacement: 449.16/527.7 cc
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Transmission: Five-speed
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Wheel size (F/R): 17/17 in.
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Susp. Travel (F/R): NA
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Weight: NA
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Fuel capacity: 8.2 l
TM's track-only supermotos are highlighted
by the SMX 4-50, new in 2011, which benefits from the addition of fuel
injection and a two-speed ignition mapping switch on the handlebar, with the optional
tool to program more mapping curves. The SMX 530 is carbureted, and both SMXs
have 17-inch wheels, Marzocchi 50 mm inverted forks and Sachs shocks. Various
options, such as a slipper clutch, Brembo brake system, Ohlins shock and
16.5-inch front rim, are available at an extra cost.
