2017 Intermot - New bikes and updates revealed

As Tom says, Euro 4 is pounding manufacturers. Which i think is a good thing, get's them innovating some more.
 
The guys on our Alps Whatsapp group have made me change my mind about the MT-10 SP. I think they just like toying with me :(
 
The husky 701 has received a huge update for 2017 - new engine, more power and torque. Definitely not annoyed that I bought a 2016 model in May...

The new engine produces an additional 6bhp, bringing peak power up to a quoted 74bhp at 8000rpm. Torque is also increased, up to 52ftlb at 6750rpm. The new engine also features a second counter balancer shaft to reduce vibrations. A new 50mm throttle body gets rid of the mechanical linkage to the throttle for improved throttle response.

New engine highlights

Increased power & torque of 74 hp & 71.0 Nm
An additional 1000 rpm of usable power
Reduced oscillating masses for lower vibrations
New intake resonator for improved response at low rpm
Long service intervals & low fuel consumption
Single overhead cam =>Double spark plugs
Large bore & short stroke [105 mm & 80 mm]
Forged aluminium piston
Cutting edge ride-by-wire electronics
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Probably a similar feeling to all the people that bought brand new MT10s not that long ago :p
 
misterjingo said:
The husky 701 has received a huge update for 2017 - new engine, more power and torque. Definitely not annoyed that I bought a 2016 model in May...
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Should've seen it coming to be fair. That's the same engine as this year's Duke 690 isn't it?

Speaking of KTM. They need a naked between the Duke 690 and 1290. There's a massive chasm in between those bikes. But they are priced quite weird.
 
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Rossi~ said:
Should've seen it coming to be fair. That's the same engine as this year's Duke 690 isn't it?

Speaking of KTM. They need a naked between the Duke 690 and 1290. There's a massive chasm in between those bikes.
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Yeah, they've pulled it from the Duke. Dealers suggested that the 690SMC might receive the upgrade, and the husky would stay as-is.

Interesting that they're pushing the new tech to the 701 rather than their own 690SMC.

Tbh. A guy had his 701 Dyno'ed and it put out 25% more HP and Torque - so it's possible to boost it up on the 2016 model if desperate for more power.
 
Rossi~ said:
Should've seen it coming to be fair. That's the same engine as this year's Duke 690 isn't it?

Speaking of KTM. They need a naked between the Duke 690 and 1290. There's a massive chasm in between those bikes. But they are priced quite weird.
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With the new 1090 engine (125bhp) they're got a perfect engine to make a new 1090 SMT, Duke etc, although the rumours seem imply a parallel twin mid-size naked rather than a v-twin :(
 
Its gonna be the New Tuono or MT10sp for me . I heard rumors of a posh Mt10 and given my local dealer is a bit of a **** im glad i held off as was tempted at 10k . Will get summit after my wedding next year
 
The new Tuono has had the sound neutered a lot, which was one of the big selling points for me :(

I'll be upgrading in spring too unless I find a stellar deal over winter.

The MT-10 SP and an older Tuono are at the top of my list.
 
tom_e said:
It's not just down to emissions, sound levels are also much more tightly controlled with a new test as part of Euro4 regs so that'll play a part in them putting massive hideous end cans on.
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Indeed. The S1000Xr has been modified for 2017 with Euro 4 in mind. 5 extra bhp to compensate for the massive extra 10 kg of weight they've had to bolt on! Ok, so not all of it is for emissions and noise, but a fair chunk certainly is.
 
TallPaul_S said:
Any videos of the sound or is that just reviews?

Stick on an akra can and you're good.
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You need to fit a full system on the new bikes to make any difference to the sound.

The volume is measured at 89dB now instead of the 104dB of the older ones.
 
Kreeeee said:
The new Tuono has had the sound neutered a lot, which was one of the big selling points for me :(

I'll be upgrading in spring too unless I find a stellar deal over winter.

The MT-10 SP and an older Tuono are at the top of my list.
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The first thing i would do is change the end can and decat ... so the new euro 4/5 shiz makes little difference . I have yet to ride the Mt10 and i do prefer twins or v4 . My heart says Tuono but my wallet says Mt10
 
Kreeeee said:
You need to fit a full system on the new bikes to make any difference to the sound.

The volume is measured at 89dB now instead of the 104dB of the older ones.
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Snaggle said:
The first thing i would do is change the end can and decat ... so the new euro 4/5 shiz makes little difference . I have yet to ride the Mt10 and i do prefer twins or v4 . My heart says Tuono but my wallet says Mt10
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Get an older Tuono.
 
Snaggle said:
The first thing i would do is change the end can and decat ... so the new euro 4/5 shiz makes little difference . I have yet to ride the Mt10 and i do prefer twins or v4 . My heart says Tuono but my wallet says Mt10
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I reckon you'll get a 2015/2016 Tuono factory for close to £10k once the new models are out. The new ones are a very decent upgrade (apart from the sound), Cruise Ccontrol, downblipper, LCD dash, Brembo M50's etc.
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