The EICMA show brought some of the most technologically advanced, creatively designed motorcycles, besides some of the most radical concepts. This year was the 100th iteration of what is called the most in-depth cross section of all things motorcycle. We list down our top five picks from the show.
Kawasaki H2
The Kawasaki H2R was showcased a while back at the INTERMOT, and the road legal version, the H2 has now been showcased at the EICMA. The H2 carries a similar in-line four cylinder engine, albeit tuned to be suitable for street use. The air-intake and exhausts meet emission and noise level standards, while it also carries street legal running gear. The H2R made headlines with a claimed wild-300bhp power output when it was revealed, and the retuned mill on the H2 makes 210bhp with its supercharged engine, allegedly making it the fastest accelerating production bike in the world.
2015 Yamaha R1 and Yamaha R1M
The Yamaha R1 has been refreshed by the Japanese manufacturer, and it comes with performance and styling upgrades. Some of the changes include a redesigned engine, which is lighter and produces approximately 17.75bhp over the outgoing model, bumping up the power output to 197.3bhp. The new design focuses on increased air intake and lesser power loss.
Yamaha R1
Yamaha has also added the R1M to its lineup, which is the track focused version of the R1. This iteration uses ÖHLINS electronically-controlled suspension, lightweight highly textured carbon fairing, data-logging functionality that records riding conditions, and track focused tyres. The electronic racing suspension can be controlled by the SCU (suspension control unit), which supports integrated control of the front and rear based on information from the IMU and sensors.
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