We’ve obtained a singular 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 Gasoline) 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 critical intel? Let’s dive in. 

Damon Motors Releases Replace on Firm Standing

A view of Damon’s Hypersport EV motorbike. Media offered by Damon.

Twiddling Thumbs Stays On the Transient… For Now

Whereas it could not appear a lot, the wBW workforce has been related to Damon Motorcycles since we had been capable of sit with their CEO (and Amber Spencer, their previous Marketing Manager) for a series of interviews on EV bikes and the future of safetyware. 

At the moment, we perceive that Damon Motors’ success in manufacturing and promoting EV bikes can be contingent on whether or not or not the corporate can go public with Grafiti Holdings. A brand new press launch from Damon reveals every thing has been submitted to Nasdaq; now, apparently, we, and the CEOs of each Damon and Grafiti wait:

Simply in case Damon’s determination to go public looks as if 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 below are the perks of Damon Bikes going public: 

1. Elevated Capital: In going public, each Damon and Grafiti will be capable of increase funds by promoting inventory – chunk of firm possession – to the general public in change for cash, which it could actually then flip round and put again into Damon Bikes to gas progress and repay money owed.
2. Elevated Visibility and Credibility: Being a publicly traded label means every thing is extra seen; ideally, this can imply that extra individuals will again Damon’s firm by buying shares.
3. Liquidity for Shareholders: Present shareholders (founders, early buyers, workers) will now have the choice to promote their very own shares on the inventory market, cashing out if the will arises.
4. Elevated Scrutiny and Laws: Public corporations are topic to strict laws, thereby inserting the transparency of the corporate greater on the precedence record.
5. Strain for Quick-term Efficiency: With Damon Bikes bought on the inventory market, buyers will be capable of make sure requests or calls for (akin to quarterly earnings targets); this will trigger a little bit of chaos, however finally, motion throughout the firm must change to fulfill the needs of these in possession of Damon’s shares.

What do you suppose? Will Damon Bikes and Grafiti Holdings achieve promoting Damon’s shares on the inventory market, and what is going to this imply for the route of the corporate at massive?

Bajaj Reveals the World’s First CNG (Compressed Pure Gasoline) Motorbike

Bajaj’s new motorbike, additionally the world’s first mass-produced CNG (Compressed Pure Gasoline) motorbike. Media offered by Bajaj Auto.

“A Sport-Changer For the World”

It’s not typically that we get a motorbike that runs on pure fuel… however a mass manufacturing mannequin? Bajaj Auto undoubtedly shocked all people with this one. 

In keeping with Bajaj’s own coverage, 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 can 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 fuel 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. 

Wish to personal certainly one of these bikes? The motorbike—christened the “Bajaj Freedom CNG”—is at present solely obtainable 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 reveals off the 1300 GS Journey

A view of BMW’s new 1300 GS Journey. Media offered by BMW Motorrad.

Massive-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 reveals 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 will even be obtainable as an possibility on the R 1300 GS from mannequin yr 2025.

In case you’re curious, BMW’s actually listed each perk you can presumably be asking about on the recent press release. 

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 (Commonplace):

• The Automated Shift Assistant (ASA)
• Fully newly designed boxer engine with bottom-mounted transmission and BMW ShiftCam expertise
• 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 primary body and aluminium lattice tube rear body. 
• New EVO Telelever with flex component and revised EVO Paralever rear wheel information improves steering precision and driving stability.
• 4 driving modes (“Rain,” “Street,” “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 commonplace (market-dependent).

BMW R 1300 GS Journey Highlights (Non-obligatory ex-works):

• Extra driving modes
• Digital Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA), with dynamic adjustment of the damping and spring fee, and in addition load compensation.
• Adaptive automobile 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 fundamental variant together with the mannequin variants Triple Black, GS Trophy, and Possibility 719 Karakorum.
• Intensive vary of non-compulsory tools, authentic BMW Motorrad equipment.

Elevated vary of ordinary tools 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 Strain 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 that new journey bike out.

Are you an journey rider? If that’s the case, what’s your favourite model and mannequin to experience?

KTM’s Spooling As much as Launch a 990 RC R

A view of KTM’s new 990 RC R. Media offered by KTM.

Staff 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 stated that it was the company’s belief that fully-faired speed demons belonged on the circuits, not the streets; quick ahead to as we speak, and KTM’s given us a blistering boatload of spiffy nakeds with all race bikes rigorously cultivated to carry out for the circuit correct.

The transfer to maintain Staff Orange sport bikes off the road has definitely been fascinating, particularly contemplating the truth that KTM sees itself as we speak as “ the world’s largest producer of sport bikes” (by way of KTM Careers)… a slightly tough title to hold ahead when full-fairing sport bikes are restricted to the monitor… however potato tomato, as a result of that’s all about to vary.

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 can 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 value level). 

Heck, you recognize that this would be the bike to strive when even members of KTM’s workforce can’t cease gushing in regards to the factor’s capabilities:

Anticipate KTM’s 2025 990 RC R to hold an analogous 57 kg EURO5+ prepared LC8c to the present Duke 990, that means we’re round 123hp @ 9,500rpm with 76lb.-ft. of torque obtainable round 6,750 rpm… oh, and KTM says the 990 RC R can be obtainable 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?

*Media sourced from KTM, BMW Motorrad, Bajaj Auto and Damon Motorcycles*