{"id":7994,"date":"2016-03-30T13:28:52","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T06:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thai.webike.net\/news\/?p=7994"},"modified":"2016-03-30T14:09:42","modified_gmt":"2016-03-30T07:09:42","slug":"tokyo-motor-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thai.webike.net\/news\/en\/tokyo-motor-show.html","title":{"rendered":"Reports and Photographs of Hot Motorcycles at the Tokyo Motor Show!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show was held from Friday 25th of March this year. We\u2019d like to inform you with spot lights and excitement that took place in the venue.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Venue was Crowded from Day 1!<\/b><\/h2>\n

The 43rd Tokyo Motorcycle Show was held from Friday 25th March to Sunday 27th March at East 1 Hall, East 2 Hall, Outdoor Exhibition Hall and Atrium Space of the Tokyo Big Sight.<\/span><\/p>\n

HONDA<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The spotlight at the HONDA<\/a> exhibition booth was definitely the \u201dConcept CB Type II\u201d, a model that is expected to give a new direction to the air-cooled CB series. The vehicle is mounted with a fuel tank with marks made during cutting process and 17 inch tires on front and rear side. It is also mounted with OVER dual exhaust and brembo radial mount brake caliper. And cafe racer style single seat and bar end mirror to give it customized features.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Concept VTR is a VTR250, also customized in caf\u00e9 racer style. It is mounted with buckskin leather seat and bar end mirrors that have good taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the HONDA booth both \u201dConcept CB Type II\u201d and \u201dConcept VTR\u201d gave an approach to neo classic custom.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prototype of \u201dCRF250Rally\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\n

\u201dCRF250Rally\u201d that was a concept model at last years motorcycle show was exhibited as prototype. That means we might be able to purchase it in the near future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Covered with cowl on front and side and mounted with large windshield, it features a full-scale rally model amazingly finished in each section. Together with the popular new \u201dCRF1000L Africa Twin\u201d, \u201dCRF250Rally\u201d will offer the racing style of HONDA. Can\u2019t wait for it to be released!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the bright tricolored “PCX (GROM) Racing Base Model\u201d is scheduled to be released from HRC. As you already know, GROM is popular in south-east Asia and is gathering attention from around the world and it just might take the place of NSF100 as a sports model in entry level. The PCX (GROM) used as base model has also been renewed. <\/span><\/p>\n

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YAMAHA<\/b><\/h2>\n

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At the YAMAHA<\/a> booth, XSR900 was exhibited. It is scheduled to be released in April. The XSR900 is mounted with same parts used for the MT-09, and additional parts such as hand processed aluminum cover and lightened meter brackets. It is the one and only model that features YAMAHA\u2019s persistence. So if you take a close look, you may find new discoveries.<\/span><\/p>\n

The XSR900, colored with YAMAHA\u2019s 60th Anniversary color and customized model resembling the famous RZ exhibited in the YSP booth were also spotlights. It\u2019s fascinating that you can change the appearance of the vehicle just by changing the fuel tank cover.<\/span><\/p>\n

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YAMAHA has announced new TRICITY 155, renewed version of 2 front wheel model. The TRICITY has high remarks for its stability with <\/span>pillion rides<\/span>\u00a0and TRICITY 155 will expand its capabilities with its ability to drive on highways.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s scheduled to be released this year so you might be seeing pillion riders more often this year when you\u2019re out cruising.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SUZUKI<\/b>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

At the SUZUKI<\/a> booth, GSX-R1000 Prototype model that was announced at EICMA last year was on exhibition. The GSX-R1000 Prototype model is said to be a 2017 Year model. It\u2019s definitely compact compared to the former model and is expected to offer improved driving performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Revival of SV\u2019s. \u201dSV650 Rally Concept\u201d First public exhibition in Japan.<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Another machine you shouldn\u2019t miss out on is the \u201dSV650 Rally Concept\u201d. It is an aggressively customized SV650, like the GSX-R1000 Prototype that was announced last year. The headlight guard gives the vehicle a rally style, however it is customized with neo classic parts such as single seat, clip-on handles and bar end mirror that give it an eye-catching appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At the SUZUKI booth, there was space where visitors could actually get on the vehicle and take pictures. It was a great chance to get a picture taken on a GSX-RR with the vehicle inclined at bank angle; the angle that the vehicle actually inclines during races.<\/span><\/p>\n

KAWASAKI<\/b><\/p>\n

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At the KAWASAKI<\/a> booth, lime green colored Ninja series, from Ninja 250 SL to ZX-10R, queued up in a line. Behind them, new ZX-10R winter test spec. was exhibited. It shows overwhelming performance at competitions such as WSBK championship in 2015 and 4 win in 4 races in 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At the KAWASAKI booth, the youngest brother of the Z series, the Z125 which comes next to the one released last year was also exhibited. Street Fighter \u201dZ\u201d and Supersport \u201dNINJA\u201d were assembled together. By the way, the Z250SL features lime green as well. Among them all, the Ninja H2, released last year attracted the crowd with its unique colors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harley Davidson<\/b><\/p>\n

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At the HARLEY DAVIDSON<\/a> booth, \u201dLOW RIDERR S\u201d and \u201dCVO Pro Street Breakout R\u201d were exhibited to the public for the first time. They are beautiful models with wild powerful designs featuring in pitch black colors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ultimately customized bikes including two that won custom contests using \u201dSTREET750\u201d as base model were also exhibited. Each had unique features. At this year\u2019s show, \u201dCVO\u201d, the top of factory customized model and user-oriented customized models proved the unlimited possibilities of the HARLEY DAVIDSON.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DUCATI<\/b><\/p>\n

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DUCATI<\/a> is scheduled to release various models during 2016. The DUCATI booth at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show was packed with DUCATI\u2019s new models.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Multistrada Enduro Model, \u201dMultistrada 1200 Enduro\u201d is known to perform excellently in any occasion. The \u201dMultistrada 1200 Pikes Peak\u201d has improved driving performance due to OHLINS suspensions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The black colors of the \u201dX Diavel\u201d<\/span> turns over the red image of DUCATI. It is the first DUCATI cruiser to be equipped with forward step and belt drive. Although it\u2019s a cruiser, we mustn\u2019t forget that it\u2019s a DUCATI. Bank angle is 40 degrees and offers driving performance that other cruisers have never achieved before. No doubt it will collect attention among 2016 models.<\/span><\/p>\n

DUCATI also introduced from its DUCATI SCRAMBLER series the \u201dSCRAMBLER Sixty2\u201d , a 400cc model for the Japanese market. It\u2019s a middle class model since MONSTER 400 and will surely increase DUCATI fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BMW<\/b><\/h2>\n

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At the BMW booth, middle class \u201dG310R\u201d was exhibited. It is equipped with new single cylinder engine with front intake and rear exhaust. It hasn\u2019t been announced when it will be released in Japan or how much it will be. Although it is a typical aggressive new model, stylishly designed with innovative engine layout.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is exhibited together with electrical scooter \u201dC Evolution\u201d, renewed F800G and other BMW models including adventure models and roadstar models.<\/span><\/p>\n

KTM<\/b><\/h2>\n

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At the KTM<\/a> booth, the new 690DUKE was exhibited. It is scheduled to be released right after the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. The appearance hasn\u2019t changed,<\/span> however it offers better standing position due to the new seat structure and meter is equipped with multifunctional display. The powerful single cylinder engine has improved 5ps and has more attraction than before.<\/span><\/p>\n

KTM\u2019s Sports Cruising Motorcycle, \u201d1290 SUPER DUKE GT\u201d was also exhibited. It is equipped with large windshield and pannier case. It is an attractive cruising model that offers high driving performance. It will perform excellently on highways and on winding roads and will correspond perfectly to street conditions of Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

TRIUMPH<\/b><\/p>\n

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TRIUMPH<\/a> exhibited a wide range of street models, sport models, adventure models. The \u201dTiger Explorer\u201d was revealed for the first time in Japan showing off the innovative evolution it has made.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Bonneville series which is said to be this year’s highlight was exhibited in the center and attracted the crowd. The vehicle features classic design and is equipped with safety device such as traction control and water-cooled parallel twin engine that also pursues style. The injection unit features aggressive designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

PIAGGIO Group<\/b><\/p>\n

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PIAGGIO<\/a> handles 6 motorcycle brands and for this show they exhibited \u201dMOTO GUZZI V9 BOBBER\u201d and \u201dAprilia<\/a> RSV4 RF\u201d, which is scheduled to be released in May, for the first time. At a glance, it looks as though they\u2019ve only changed the shape of the cowl and designs of the headlight, however the engine and vehicle structure has been modified excessively. It is a flagship model of Aprilia that boasts high performance in WSBK.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MOTO GUZZI V9 BOBBER is a new model equipped with newly developed 853cc transverse V-Twin engine but features neo classical taste with retro seat and fender.<\/span><\/p>\n

There were other motorcycle and motorcycle parts that were exhibited and we\u2019d like to introduce them to you in our coming articles in Webike News and Webike Gallery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tokyo Motor Show 2016<\/a><\/p>\n

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