We’ve received a novel lineup for this week’s Powersports posit, from the re-emergence of Damon Motors to the reveal of the world’s very first CNG (Compressed Pure Fuel) motorbike, all the way in which to whispers of KTM engaged on a bang-up 990 RC R for his or her Bleedin’ Orange crowd. We’ll even dive into BMW’s new GS 1300 Journey whereas we’re right here and kicking. 🙂
Are you able to get some severe intel? Let’s dive in.
Damon Motors Releases Replace on Firm Standing
Twiddling Thumbs Stays On the Temporary… For Now
Whereas it might not appear a lot, the wBW crew has been linked to Damon Bikes since we had been capable of sit with their CEO (and Amber Spencer, their earlier Advertising and marketing Supervisor) for a sequence of interviews on EV bikes and the way forward for safetyware.
Right this moment, we perceive that Damon Motors’ success in manufacturing and promoting EV bikes might be contingent on whether or not or not the corporate can go public with Grafiti Holdings. A brand new press launch from Damon exhibits every part has been submitted to Nasdaq; now, apparently, we, and the CEOs of each Damon and Grafiti wait:
– Nadir Ali, CEO, Graffiti Holdings (Damon Bikes) |
– Jay Giraud, CEO, Damon Bikes (Damon Bikes) |
Simply in case Damon’s resolution to go public looks like a foul factor, recall that Damon Bikes has, till now, not appeared to have sufficient funds to make EV bikes for the lots. Ought to the dynamic duo’s transfer repay, listed here are the perks of Damon Bikes going public:
- Elevated Capital: In going public, each Damon and Grafiti will be capable of increase funds by promoting inventory – chew of firm possession – to the general public in change for cash, which it may well then flip round and put again into Damon Bikes to gas progress and repay money owed.
- Elevated Visibility and Credibility: Being a publicly traded label means every part is extra seen; ideally, this may imply that extra folks will again Damon’s firm by buying shares.
- Liquidity for Shareholders: Present shareholders (founders, early buyers, staff) will now have the choice to promote their very own shares on the inventory market, cashing out if the need arises.
- Elevated Scrutiny and Laws: Public corporations are topic to strict laws, thereby putting the transparency of the corporate increased on the precedence listing.
- Stress for Quick-term Efficiency: With Damon Bikes offered on the inventory market, buyers will be capable of make sure requests or calls for (similar to quarterly earnings targets); this may occasionally trigger a little bit of chaos, however finally, motion throughout the firm should change to fulfill the wishes of these in possession of Damon’s shares.
What do you assume? Will Damon Bikes and Grafiti Holdings achieve promoting Damon’s shares on the inventory market, and what is going to this imply for the path of the corporate at massive?
Bajaj Reveals the World’s First CNG (Compressed Pure Fuel) Bike
“A Sport-Changer For the World”
It’s not usually that we get a motorbike that runs on pure gasoline… however a mass manufacturing mannequin? Bajaj Auto positively stunned all people with this one.
In keeping with Bajaj’s personal protection, this new bike is sustainable; to us, it’s small. Nonetheless, the potential is there to make a much bigger machine, and now that Bajaj has made definitive steps to convey this little kitten out into the wild, we’re hoping others might be equally impressed to punt out a bigger providing.
However again to the bike.
Bajaj tells us that the world’s first mass-produced pure gasoline motorbike thrusts ahead with 125cc of energy from a 2kg tank nestled below the saddle, mated to a 2-liter 0.5-gallon) ga/petrol tank.
The combo will get you round ~207 miles of vary, with ~7.5ft-lb of torque to supply first rate yank – and the CNG offering that yank is regionally sourced in addition, positing a cheaply-manufactured machine that may get any particular person from level A to B with out having to fret about charging up or paying emission-related levies.
Need to personal one among these bikes? The motorbike—christened the “Bajaj Freedom CNG”—is at present solely out there for eventual buy in India, the place anybody should purchase for the equal of $1,138 USD.
Not a foul pricepoint in any respect.
Are you excited to see the place the Bajaj Freedom CNG bike goes from right here?
BMW exhibits off the 1300 GS Journey
Large-Bore Brawn with ASA (Automated Shift Assistant)
Barely a month has passed by since our man Andrew Jones hoisted up for a taste-and-tell on BMW’s 2024 R 1300 GS Trophy X; the calendar now exhibits July fifth because the span chosen to disclose a brand new little bit of 1300cc enjoyable: The super-fresh, long-awaited 2024 1300 GS Journey.
Perks for the brand new variant carrying BMW’s “strongest boxer engine ever” embrace the set up of BMW’s “Automated Shift Assistant” or “ASA,” which we’re informed may also be out there as an possibility on the R 1300 GS from mannequin yr 2025.
In case you’re curious, BMW’s actually listed each perk you would probably be asking about on the latest press launch.
Right here’s the abridged model, in addition to a listing of what’s new for normal on this machine:
BMW R 1300 GS Journey Highlights (Normal):
- The Automated Shift Assistant (ASA)
- Fully newly designed boxer engine with bottom-mounted transmission and BMW ShiftCam know-how
- Energy output and torque: 107 kW (145 hp) at 7,750 rpm and 149 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
- Knock sensor system for optimized journey suitability.
- Fully redesigned chassis in comparison with the predecessor mannequin with sheet steel most important body and aluminium lattice tube rear body.
- New EVO Telelever with flex component and revised EVO Paralever rear wheel information improves steering precision and using stability.
- 4 using modes (“Rain,” “Highway,” “Eco,” and “Enduro”).
- Engine drag torque management (MSR), Dynamic Brake Management (DBC) and Hill Begin Management (HSC)
- Driving Modes Professional
- Dynamic Traction Management (DTC)
- Matrix LED headlights and newly developed auxiliary headlights built-in into the physique
- Hand protectors with built-in flip indicators
- 30-liter aluminium tank.
- Dynamic Cruise Management (DCC) with brake perform
- Smartphone charging compartment with built-in USB socket and 12 V on-board energy socket
- Connectivity: Multifunctional instrument cluster with 6.5-inch full-colour TFT display screen and quite a few options
- RDC, Keyless Experience and heated grips
- Clever Emergency Name as customary (market-dependent).
BMW R 1300 GS Journey Highlights (Non-compulsory ex-works):
- Extra using modes
- Digital Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA), with dynamic adjustment of the damping and spring charge, and in addition load compensation.
- Adaptive car top management consolation and sport suspension
- Headlight Professional with adaptive headlight
- Using Assistant with Energetic Cruise Management (ACC), Entrance Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning and Rear Finish Collision Warning (RECW)
- Seat heating for rider and passenger for enhanced touring suitability
- Handlebar risers as much as 30mm
- Wide selection of seat top variants
- Enticing primary variant together with the mannequin variants Triple Black, GS Trophy, and Possibility 719 Karakorum.
- In depth vary of elective gear, authentic BMW Motorrad equipment.
Elevated vary of normal gear within the new BMW R 1300 GS Journey in comparison with the earlier mannequin:
- Heated grips.
- Keyless Experience (steering, ignition and gas tank lock).
- Tyre Stress Monitor.
- Engine drag torque management.
- BMW Motorrad Full Integral ABS Professional.
- Cruise management DCC with brake perform.
- DSA.
- Auxiliary headlights.
Backside line, we’re tremendous excited to do this new journey bike out.
Are you an journey rider? If that’s the case, what’s your favourite model and mannequin to journey?
KTM’s Spooling As much as Launch a 990 RC R
Workforce Orange Takes Full Fairing Again to the Streets
This new bike is a big deal for KTM, and anyone who has been salivating over their RC 8C fleets is aware of precisely why.
A handful of years in the past, KTM’s CEO acknowledged that it was the corporate’s perception that fully-faired velocity demons belonged on the circuits, not the streets; quick ahead to in the present day, and KTM’s given us a blistering boatload of spiffy nakeds with all race bikes fastidiously cultivated to carry out for the circuit correct.
The transfer to maintain Workforce Orange sport bikes off the road has definitely been fascinating, particularly contemplating the truth that KTM sees itself in the present day as “ the world’s largest producer of sport bikes” (through KTM Careers)… a slightly tough title to hold ahead when full-fairing sport bikes are restricted to the observe… however potato tomato, as a result of that’s all about to alter.
We, girls and gents, are about to witness KTM’s return to the Race Class!
In keeping with protection from the incomparable Ben Purvis, KTM’s 990 RC R might be accompanied by a 990 RC R Observe version, designed to imitate the profitable legacy of KTM’s hyper-exclusive RC 8C (hopefully minus the $39,599 worth level).
Heck, you realize that this would be the bike to strive when even members of KTM’s crew can’t cease gushing concerning the factor’s capabilities:
– Riaan Neveling, Head of KTM International Advertising and marketing (CycleWorld) |
Count on KTM’s 2025 990 RC R to hold an analogous 57 kg EURO5+ prepared LC8c to the present Duke 990, which means we’re round 123hp @ 9,500rpm with 76lb.-ft. of torque out there round 6,750 rpm… oh, and KTM says the 990 RC R might be out there as of early 2025.
Keep tuned additionally for that multi-part behind-the-scenes documentary KTM’s filming about “the R&D journey of the 990 RC R and its entry into the Supersport sector.”
Are you going to line up for KTM’s new 990 RC R?
