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This BMW K1600GT Given The Gelände-Strasse Treatment And It’s A Beast – 1,600cc 160hp

Willem Heijboer dreamt about turning his BMW K1600GT into a GS, but as he started grinding out the engine case, he realised he might not be able to get the job done.

He then reached out to Dutch bike builder expert, Nico Bakker where he specifically told him that he wants the K1600GT to feature the same handling, litheness and looks as the GS but most importantly, it could handle the power from the inline-six K1600 engine.

Bakker then used the K1600GT as a base and retained the engine, shaft drive, 320mm brakes disc, Brembo callipers, Bosch ABS and electronics, including the ESA.

However, to emulate the rigidity and stiffness to accommodate the K1600 engine, Bakker custom built the frame using chrome-moly steel tubing and extended the wheelbase from 1618mm to 1635mm.

He also had to sharpen the steering geometry, but to do so, Bakker ditched the Telelever front in place of a fully adjustable 48mm WP fork.

The complete the GS look, the K16 is fitted with 19″ front, and 17″ rear spoke wheels.

Bakker also fitted the bike with a 6-into-2 exhaust with custom twin carbon-wrap silencers.

Interestingly, Heijboer already took the custom build K1600GS for long-distance touring and even to a track day just to test out the handling.

(Source: MCN)

Ducati Issues Recall For The Hypermotard 950 Due To Faulty Kickstand

Ducati has issued a recall on a small batch of Hypermotard 950 due to a faulty kickstand.

According to the recall documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), some of the kickstands on the 2019 Hypermotard 950 may not be adequately welded.

The improper weld could affect the reliability of the side stand and may break at the weld that joins the tube to the part at the top, resulting in a fall and increasing the risk of injury.

The document suggests that the recall affected 205 units of the Hypermotard 950 manufactured between January 7 2010, and March 29, 2019.

Modenas Pulsar NS200 ABS Gets New Colour Options For 2021

Modenas has launched three new colour options for the Pulsar NS200 ABS motorcycle.

The new Pulsar NS200 ABS is now available in Plasma Blue, Burnt Red, and Pewter Grey paint scheme with matte finishes. The wheels also feature an all-white colour.

However, with over 8,000 units sold since its launch in 2017, the popular street bike continues to deliver the same technical specification.

As a result, the Pulsar NS200 continue to set the benchmark as the most affordable 200cc motorcycle equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and capable of delivering 24hp and 18Nm.

Despite the colour upgrade, the Modenas Pulsar NS200 ABS continue to be priced at RM9,655 (exclude road tax and insurance) and will be available at every Modenas dealership beginning October.

Triumph Motorcycles Proudly Extend 5-Year Partnership With The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

Triumph Motorcycles is proud to extend its partnership with The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) for another five years.

The partnership extension is seen as integral for both sides that already shared a story of great success in support of medical research against prostate cancer and male mental health.

DGR and Triumph Motorcycles has generated hundreds of thousands of participants around the world since 2014.

Constant contribution by Triumph Motorcycles and the motorcycle community has allowed DGR to reach greater heights than ever before.

“In 2014, when we first partnered with #triumph Motorcycles, I thought they were the most suitable motorcycle brand to represent The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

“Since then we have done so many beautiful things together, for example, we have been able to reward some of the most talented and motivated fund-raisers with the exceptional motorcycles of the Modern Classics family, as in the case of the #triumph Thruxton RS made specifically in 2021.

“Today, that after 8 years together we announce the extension of our collaboration relationship for another 5 years, I am even happier than I was in 2014,” said Mark Hawa, Founder and Director of DGR.

The Distinguished Gentlamans ride in Belgrade, Serbia on 23rd of May, 2021.

During the first DGR that took place in September 2014, the Triumph-sponsored DGR saw a participation of around 20,000 bikers in over 58 countries.

The gathering saw a total of USD1.5mil collected in its first year before raising over USD2.3mil the following year.

Route 77 Harley-Davidson Of Kuala Lumpur Kick-Start Covid-19 Relief Funds

Route 77 Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur has kickstarted a Covid-19 emergency relief fund campaign for the whole month of October.

The relief fund campaign will begin on the 1st of October and continue to run until the end of the month.

According to Route 77 Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur, the initiative will benefit several charities within Klang Valley.

“During this trying time and the pandemic largely affecting the economy and the livelihood of many, we would like to take the opportunity to help those who are in need.

“This is now a time for us to give back to the community,” said Sterz Yap, General Manager of Route 77 Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur.

All proceeds collected from the sales at Route 77 Harley-Davidson of Kuala Lumpur will be allocated towards the Covid-19 fund.

The funds will then be distributed to charities in the form of monetary value.

Meanwhile, customers who walk into Route 77 H-D of Kuala Lumpur can also book a test ride for the all-new Harley-Davidson Pan America.

FIRST LOOK: 2022 Kawasaki Z650RS Breaks Cover

Team Green finally lifted the cover off the all-new middle-weight retro motorcycle, the Kawasaki Z650RS.

Injecting the same retro DNA from the Z900RS that was introduced back in 2018, the Z650RS also features the reliable parallel-twin 649cc engine found on Z650 and Ninja 650.