Spin is a San Francisco based scooter sharing start-up which is one of the companies that has made scooters popular on the streets of USA. The company is planning to expand operations in 60 markets and therefore needed a deep-pocketed acquitter. "Spin is an important step towards realizing our ambitious vision for the future of urban mobility. As more people consider scooters to be a viable mobility option, now is the right time for Ford to work closely with Spin," the US automaker said in a statement.
We take a closer look at the four new concepts based on the Hero XPulse 200, the newly unveiled XPulse 200T and also tell you the launch schedule for the upcoming motorcycles.
Honda has unveiled the updated Honda CBR1000RR for 2019 at the ongoing EICMA show in Milan. Although there's been some expectation of a complete revamp of the CBR1000RR, Honda chose to give it a 'mild' update for 2019. Primarily, the changes are in the electronics, with separate traction control and wheelie control for Honda's well-known superbike. Riders can now choose to have different amounts of intervention from each, meaning wheelie control can now be dialled up low, but with more traction control, and vice versa. The instrument console gets a separate three-position 'W' setting, alongside Power, Engine Braking and HSTC or traction control settings.
Largely known for its range affordable scooters, Taiwan's KYMCO has revealed the SuperNEX Electric superbike concept at the 2018 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy. The concept motorcycle does come as quite a surprise, especially since KYMCO is not known for performance offerings as such. Nevertheless, the SuperNEX concept aims to change that with its stunning looks and delectable performance numbers. The manufacturer though hasn't revealed complete details or a confirmation production timeline for the electric concept motorcycle.
One of the most eagerly anticipated superbikes this year, the all-new BMW S1000RR has been finally revealed at the 2018 EICMA Show and has us every bit excited. The new BMW S1000RR boasts more power from a completely new engine, less bulk and looks sharper than ever, albeit missing its trademark asymmetrical headlamps. But more importantly, the superbike marks the return of BMW Motorrad in World Super Bike Championship (WSBK) with the help of Tom Sykes and the Shaun Muir Racing Team.
Suzuki has showcased the all-new 2020 Katana at the ongoing 2018 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. The 2020 Suzuki Katana was recently unveiled for the first time in October this year at the 2018 Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany. The new Suzuki Katana will be a comeback of an age-old name which was a popular name from Suzuki during the 1980s and 1990s, and a popular sport tourering motorcycle of its time. The 2020 Suzuki Katana shares its underpinnings with the Suzuki GSX-S1000F and is powered by the same 999 cc, in-line four cylinder engine which puts out 147 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 105 Nm of peak torque at 9,500 rpm.
Honda has revealed the 2019 Honda CBR650R at the EICMA show in Milan, which is essentially an updated model of the Honda CBR650F sold in India. The name changes with the 'R' added, and the CBR650R gets some updates in the engine, making more power.
An expected debut, Kawasaki has revealed the 2019 Z400 naked motorcycle at the 2018 EICMA Show in Italy. The new Kawasaki Z400 is the stripped version of the Ninja 400, minus the fairing, clip-on handlebars and the aggressive riding position. What you get instead is the same powerful engine and chassis as the Ninja 400, with minimal body panels. Globally, the new Z400 replaces the Z300 in the bike maker's line-up and will compete against the KTM 390 Duke, Yamaha MT-03 and the likes.
