Streetfighter new Tuono V4R

The Italian manufacturer Aprilia officially presented streetfighter Aprilia Tuono V4R sample the 2014 model year

New Aprilia Tuono V4R is equipped with the same liter engine V4, as before, but its power is slightly increased: 170 hp peak engine produces 11 500 rev / min. In PPC ratios were replaced so as to improve the dynamics of dispersal in the first three gears. In addition to the lifting capacity of the engine, the Italian engineers have increased the fuel tank to 18.5 liters, and set on a lighter bike seat, brakes Brembo M432 and the new adjustable 43-millimeter fork Sachs USD.

One of the major innovations that have appeared on the 2014 model, an updated electronics package APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control). In the APRC is 3-mode anti-lock braking system (track, sport, rain), which, if desired, can be completely disabled by taking control over the brakes. In addition to the ABS, the package Aprilia Performance Ride Control system includes Wheelie-control (3 modes), 3-mode Launch-control, for use on the track, kvikshifter and auto-calibration, which automatically adjusts the system regardless of the rubber. In addition, a complete Aprilia Tuono V4R entered an updated 8-level traction control.

According to the company Aprilia, Tuono V4R - it superbike with high wheel, unbeaten on the race track and brings the pleasure of driving on public roads. In Europe, the new streetfighter Aprilia will be priced at 16,100 euros.

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Large goose waiting for upgrade

The following year, the flagship tourer BMW Motorrad R1200GS company will receive a planned update, which will affect both the base modifications and additional list of options.

Basically upgrade undergo handling characteristics R1200GS, namely, existing at the time of the optional five modes of operation of the engine will no longer be available. Modes "Rain" and "The Road" will be included in the standard configuration model of the sample in 2014, along with a system of active safety ASC and the steering damper. In the "options" will now be called mode «Pro», including the additional sub-modes «Dynamic», «Enduro» and «Enduro Pro», all three with the updated configuration ASC and ABS. In addition, the semi-active suspension system - an electronic system dynamically adjusting the suspension BMW Motorrad Dynamic ESA - can now be ordered separately.

In BMWgovoryat that in optional packages Dynamic Performance, Comfort and Touring for R1200GS also will be changes, though, what exactly is not specified. As innovations will affect the retail price of the BMW R1200GS 2014 model year, is not yet clear.

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