The novelties for the major houses of 2020 will be on display at the Milan show. A new Italy-Japan challenge is underway
by Federico Cociancich
A revised design for the Suzuki V-Strom with the characteristic beak that makes it more aggressive
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There are so many innovations that enthusiasts will be able to admire from tomorrow at Eicma, the International Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition that will open its doors in Milan, in the Rho fair pavilions. The Milan event is a great opportunity for fans to admire everything that revolves around the world of two wheels, motorcycles, scooters, accessories, eBikes and for manufacturers to present the new models for 2020 to the international public. And with the market growth increases the offer in each segment: from super-sports bags for just a few to “daily” motorcycles suitable for daily use and those who leave the car but don’t want a scooter. And the Italy Japan challenge standings re-light.
To anticipate everyone was Duc atati, which last week held its world premiere in Rimini: of all the new products presented, the most interesting is the Streetfighter V4 (from 20,000 euros), a super naked with a sporty character and an aggressive look with the best weight / power ratio on the market, which turns into SuperSport performance: 208 horses, 12.5 kgm of torque and 178 kilos in weight. Also interesting are the extremely compact Panigale V2 sports car (from 18,000 euros), equipped with all the latest technology and the 955 cc Superquadro twin-cylinder engine, and the Scrambler Icon Dark, a 800 cc “toy” with a very affordable price: 8,400 EUR. Renewals, without revolutions, also for the Panigale V4, which inherits from the racing department two aerodynamic fins able to improve stability, reduce the soaring tendency and oscillations during braking, and for the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour (22.500 euros) , which can boast a really rich standard equipment.
Staying in Italy, Aprilia presents the highly anticipated RS 660 in addition to the Concept of the Tuono 660, a naked that shares its spirit. The V4 range has also been renewed with the RSV4 1100 Factory and Tuono V4 1100 Factory.
Moto Guzzi offers the super-equipped V85 TT Travel and two new versions of the successful V7 III series (V7 III Stone S and V7 III Racer 10th Anniversary). For the 2020 MV Agusta brings into production, and at the show, the Brutale 1000 RR, a beautiful naked four-cylinder that feels like a true Superbike Replica.
Jumping up to Japan, Kawasaki renews the Ninja 1000SX, now in its fourth version; the Z900, which maintains the simplicity and fun that have always distinguished it, and the Ninja 650, the latter with new design and hi-tech details. It will arrive in dealerships in January with a price of just over 8,000 euros, with the classic 649 cc two-cylinder engine (68 hp and 65 Nm of torque) Full Led headlights and color display with Bluetooth connectivity.