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BMW Motorrad was caught testing the all-new R 1300 GS at BMW’s Enduro Park Hechlingen.

Thanks to leaked photos by Motorrad Magazin, the motorcycle appears to be in an early prototype form, with most of the bike is covered up with an all-black panel.

Despite the hidden details, the bike’s overall look proves that the R 1300 GS offers different styling elements from the current R 1250 GS.

Firstly, the front headlight is now integrated into the beak, thus leaving a flat panel underneath the windscreen, which we assume to fit in the radar sensor for adaptive cruise control.

The license plate holder also features a flat surface that could accommodate a rear radar sensor for blind-spot detection, the same approach taken by Ducati for the 2021 Multistrada V4.

We also spot a new exhaust system and a bigger radiator, which also hints at a complete liquid-cooled system than the targeted water cooling on the cylinder heads available on the current GS range.

BMW Motorrad might also introduce a premium version of the R 1300 GS based on a trademark filed back in 2019 for an M 1300 GS.

Nevertheless, considering the R 1300 GS is still in an early stage and BMW has decided not to involve in this year EICMA, the new ADV beast might only appear in a complete form in late 2022 as a 2023 model.

(source: Motorrad Magazin)

Unik Edition is a Portugal-based workshop that operates in the capital city of Lisbon that was founded several years ago by two individuals.

Uni Edition has become one of the established workshops in the region thanks to its outstanding and unique (no pun intended) design.

 

This time around, the shop breathe new life into a 1996 Honda CB750 with all the aftermarket goodies.

For starters, the CB750 gets a state-of-the-art Koso headlight followed by an analogue speedometer from Motogadget.

Then the bike is installed with a unique CNC-machine triple clamp to accommodate the bike’s front fork (taken from a Suzuki GSX-R), including a top-of-the-line dual Ohlins shocks rear.

Interestingly, the 747cc inline-four engine also gets a comprehensive rebuild thanks to fresh cylinder heads, which boost the power to 73hp and 62Nm.

Lastly, Unik Edition modified the subframe to accommodate a single saddle followed by applying a unique golden-yellow paint job.

The Swiss National Council is planning to stop all noisy vehicles, including motorcycles and cars.

According to reports, Switzerland is looking to ban any vehicles with idling noise over 95 decibels.

Interestingly, the ban might not be issued for the whole country instead only on certain roads, much like in Austria, where a specific scenic road popular among motorists was officially closed to motorcycles.

However, the proposed initiative received a huge backlash, especially from the Swiss Motorcycle Federation.

The proposed plan (if agreed) is expected to go into effect by the end of 2022.

(source: Motorrad)

Monster Energy Yamaha announced Maverick Vinales would leave the team at the end of the 2021 MotoGP season.

Vinales and Yamaha have mutually agreed to put an early end to the two-year deal following the rider request.

Vinales spend five seasons with the factory Yamaha since joining in 2017 and has accumulated eight victories so far.

“This partnership has been very significant to me over the last five years, and it proved a difficult decision to part ways.

“In these seasons together, we experienced both great achievements and tough times.

“However, the underlying feeling is of mutual respect and appreciation.

“I am fully committed and will strive to achieve the best results for the rest of the season,” said Vinales.

The relationship between Vinales and Yamaha turn sour ever since the team decided to replace his crew chief, Esteban Garcia, with Valentino Rossi’s former aid, Silvano Galbusera.

Last week, he admitted that he is frustrated at the lack of respect and answers from Yamaha involving his factory M1 machine.

In other news, the 26-year old rider is expected to join Aleix Espargaro at Aprilia for the 2022 season despite denying the link earlier.

(source: MotoGP)

The 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa officially launched in the Philippines less than six months after the global release in February 2021.

The newly improved Hayabusa was at the heart of Suzuki’s latest 2022 range, including the GSX-S1000, GSX-S950 and the upcoming GSX-S1000T.

For 2022, the Hayabusa continues to be powered by a 1,340cc inline-four engine capable of producing 187hp @ 9,700rpm and 150Nm @ 7,000rpm.

However, the revised engine (now meets Euro 5 emission standard) makes less horsepower than the previous generation.

Nonetheless, the 2022 Hayabusa features loads of technological advancement, including an all-new six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that runs the traction control, cornering ABS and wheelie control.

It also comes equipped with three riding modes and customizable settings that can be easily accessed via the TFT instrument.

The all-new ‘Busa now available in the Philippines for a price of PHP1.1mil (RM93,000).

More than 11,000 spectators witness Fabio Quartararo recorded his fourth win of the season at the Dutch GP.

Despite the win took Quartararo championship points to 156 and comfortably leading the race heading into the mid-season break, his teammate, Maverick Vinales, was at the centre of attention.

Vinales comes second at Assen, followed by Suzuki’s Joan Mir, but the Spaniard looks less than happy with the result, and it was more noticeable on the podium.

“It’s an option (about leaving Yamaha). I’m thinking about it since the beginning of the season because I’m not able to show my full potential.

“I can’t tell you more,” he said after the race.

The 26-year old was left frustrated with Yamaha decision to replace his crew chief, Esteban Garcia, with Valentino Rossi former crew chief, Silvano Galbusera.

He later admitted the lack of respect and answers from Yamaha after suffering the same rear grip issues with the YZR-M1 a couple of weeks ago.

In the most recent news, Vinales is linked with a move to Aprilia for the 2022 season despite having a year left on his contract with the Japanese manufacturer.

While this might be another rumour from the paddock, it does not change the fact that Vinales is clearly frustrated and will utilize the summer break to announce a decision (if there is any).

(source: Motorsport)

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