2016 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 concept

Suzuki's flagship liter-class machine is least updated motorcycle in market to its segment, thankfully late but not least Suzuki have understood GSX-R1000 is needed complete overhaul.

Two weeks earlier Suzuki have uploaded following video as GSX-R 1000 concept highlighting updated technologies in 2016 GSX-R 1000 machines , although it say it's concept but final version will be most likely same as this.

 

The video highlights upon many newer things employing in GSX-R1000 but among all VVT tech is said to be vital one , what Suzuki have done is created variable cam timing profile for valve opening and closing optimized for engine response is specific condition, Suzuki have patented this VVT tech so you can understand its not something marketing gimmick rather it could be game changer. 

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KTM's smaller street fighter, Duke 200 to get minor update.

KTM have updated it's 2015 model's of 390 twins , that's Duke 390 and RC 390 and now finally they're updating Duke 200 as for now  it's 4th year of this baby Duke from it's launching year of 2012. Therefor update is necessary for various reason such as staying competitive in segment or staying fresh in public's mind what ever it is, Update helps to keep selling figure consistency and that's what important for brand.
So here is what update you'll get in Duke 200,
1) first of all bike getting new sealed bearings to prevent oil leak,
2)new radiator design for better heat dissipation as with older model almost any having complaint to          heavy heat at legs during stop and go traffic.
3)Redesign front and rear fender with better quality material.
4)New sealed indicators for prevention of electrical damage from water.
5)Dust proof cover for shock.
6)Newer design collar sprocket.
7) RC 200's wider tire mud cover.
8) Better design belly pan.
9)longer service intervals.
and some other nit pic updates. there is no plan for mechanical update and thus motor is same 199.5 cc cracking out 25 bhp with 19.2 Nm of torque driven through 6 speed gearbox. We can expect official update announcement in following weeks.

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