Tag: 400cc motorcycle

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Taste Tests

Taste Test: 2020 Ducati Scrambler Sixty2

Have you ever wanted a Ducati, but you refuse to buy used/pre-owned? Well, congratulations!! Here it is!!! This is the Ducati Scrambler Sixty2, your gateway bike into the ‘Ducatista Lifestyle!’

As the most affordable Ducati on its lineup, of course, you will get that ‘true’ Italian motorcycle as it is made in Northern Italy, unlike its mostly Asian-made competitors!

So, will the Sixty2 be competitive as the only 400cc Ducati compared to its rivals especially with a growing threat from the Chinese?

The good thing is the Sixty2 is so appealing, my Sister even bought one! That’s saying something, I think…

 

Event:

– Overland Expo West 2019

https://www.overlandexpo.com/

https://www.facebook.com/overlandexpo

@overlandexpo

 

Host Manufacturer:

– Ducati North America (USA)

https://www.ducati.com/us/en/home

https://scramblerducati.com/

https://scramblerducati.com/bike/sixty2/

https://www.facebook.com/Ducati

https://www.facebook.com/scramblerducati

@scramblerducati

@Ducati

 

Host Dealer:

– Go AZ Motorcycles (City, Co, Country)

https://www.goazmotorcycles.com/

https://www.facebook.com/goazmoto

@goazmoto

 

Dealer (PHI):

– Ducati Philippines (Quezon City, Metro Manila)

https://ducati.com.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/DucatiPhilippines

@DucatiPhilippines

 

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Bite Tests

Bite Test: 2020 Bristol Classic 400i Omega

Things are heating up in the Philippines as the onslaught of ‘Highway-Legal’ motorcycles is becoming a hot ticket item in the country!

With the worsening traffic conditions on a scattered island like the Philippines, it makes logical sense of owning an affordable entry-level 400cc bike especially if you plan on exploring the beautiful island!

One of those contenders is the Classic-Naked 2020 Bristol Classic 400i Omega, along with the cafe-styled BR 400i Omega, these two were the flagship bikes from the Philippine-based Bristol until the Venturi 500 debuted.

Also known as the Herald Classic 400 in Europe, both Bristol and Herald are based on the Somoto 400 (Cafe/Classic/Scrambler) platform from China.

With now increased competition from Zongshen/Rusi, CFMoto, Motorstar-Voge, Bajaj, and the Japanese Big-4, will the Classic 400 a solid choice? 

 

What are ‘Highway-Legal Motorcycles’ you ask? Here’s an explainer: https://tinyurl.com/ehfkxwnu

 

Events:

– Makina Moto Tiangge 2019

https://www.facebook.com/makinamotoph/

– CHAMMP Riders’ Day Out

https://www.facebook.com/Chammp-113695136675055/

 

Host Dealer / Distributor:

– Bristol Motorcycle Group (Philippines)

http://www.bristol-motorcycles.com

http://www.facebook.com/bristolmotorcyclesphilippines

 

Related Manufacturers:

– Herald Motor Company (UK)

https://heraldmotorcompany.com/

– SOMOTO (CN)

http://www.somoto.cn/

 

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Taste Tests

Taste Test: 2019 Kawasaki Z400 ABS

The budget-middleweight naked motorcycle (300cc too low-500cc) market is really getting fiercer by the day!

It also comes on all fronts too! With Ducati Scrambler SixtyTwo 400, KTM 390 Duke, Harley’s Street 500, CF Moto 400NK, Honda’s CB400SF & CB500F, Bajaj Dominar 400, Loncin LX300-6 CR6, Zongshen’s Cyclone RE3 400, BMW 310 R, Voge YF300 300R, TVS Apache Bristol Classic 400i, Benelli’s TNT300, 302S, & Leoncino 500, & Husqvarna Vitpilen 401. It’s getting really crowded here!

I’ve been waiting to get an opportunity like this ever since I’ve ‘Taste Tested’ the Ninja 400! That Ninja-4 was impressive, I always imagined how will the Z400 ride like!? And it’s finally here! I simply can’t wait!!!

I even begged Kawasaki USA to take this last ride for the day! And here we are now! What would I think of it? Is it a squared-on rival to the KTM Duke 390? Much different is the riding experience compared to the Ninja 400? We’re about to find out!!

Aside from different skin colors, the 2020 model year Z400 ABS and this 2019 model are exactly the same.

 

2019 Kawasaki Z400 Prices:

US MSRP = US$4,999 (+taxes & fees)

PH SRP = PHP279,000 (+regs & fees)

 

Event:

– Long Beach International Motorcycle Show

https://www.motorcycleshows.com/longbeach

 

Host Manufacturer:

– Kawasaki Motors Inc. (North America)

https://www.kawasaki.com/

https://www.facebook.com/kawasaki/

 

Dealer / Distributor (PHI):

– Kawasaki Motors Philippines

https://www.kawasaki.ph/

https://www.kawasakileisurebikes.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/KawasakiMotorsPH/