2022 LOOKING GOOD
APRILIA
A new adventure/dirt bike, the Tuareg 660, shows Aprilia is looking to where the market is going.
“Pure off-road performance, sports technology, four Riding Modes, two of which are customisable (one dedicated to off-road riding). ABS can be deactivated at both wheels or only the rear. APRC system complete with Traction Control, Cruise Control, Engine Map and Engine Brake. All accessible via the high-visibility 5” TFT screen.”
Sound good to us, although it’s leaning more toward the Yamaha Tenere 700 than a Suzuki V-Strom.
BMW
Continuing to expand the R 18 mega cruiser range is a focus for BMW in 2022, with two new models doubling the range to four bikes powered by the biggest Boxer Twin the company has ever produced.
It’s Baggers now, the Transcontinental and R 18B. The new machines both feature hard panniers, the Transcontinental a massive top box too.
Large protective handlebar-mounted fairings point to BMW taking on both Harley-Davidson and Indian in the American touring bike market. Until now it’s kept with frame mounted fairings and either six cylinder motors (the K
