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Givi Gears Up For Adventure With New Trekker Outback Evo Luggage

When it comes to touring, having reliable luggage solutions is a must. Most stock setups lack the capacity to carry all the essentials for a long trip, regardless of the type of bike you ride. This is where aftermarket manufacturers like Italian specialist Givi come in with their wide range of luggage options designed specifically for motorcycle enthusiasts.

At EICMA 2023, Givi unveiled its new Outback Evo lineup crafted for adventure riders. These heavy-duty luggage pieces, as the name suggests, are built to withstand harsh conditions similar to those encountered in the Australian Outback.

Givi Gears Up For Adventure With New Trekker Outback Evo Luggage

The Outback Evo range is now easily accessible through Givi’s global distribution network. Produced entirely in Italy, these premium pieces feature a rugged, eye-catching design along with a wide selection of accessories and durable build quality, providing exceptional stress resistance according to Givi.

Consisting of a large Trekker Outback Evo Top Case and the Trekker Outback Evo Contoured Side Bags, the range offers mounts compatible with a variety of bikes. It’s important to note that the mounts and brackets are sold separately.

Givi Gears Up For Adventure With New Trekker Outback Evo Luggage
Givi Gears Up For Adventure With New Trekker Outback Evo Luggage

The Trekker Outback Evo Top Case, the centerpiece of the range, offers 42 liters of storage and uses Givi’s reliable Monokey mounting system for a secure fit. It also features an adjustable resistance hinge system with newly designed corners for enhanced durability. Additionally, it is specifically designed for maxi-enduro and adventure bikes, ensuring easy accommodation of a modular or full-face helmet. The top case boasts a slow-close feature for added convenience.

Complementing the top case, the new Trekker Outback Evo Side Bags are tailored for motorbikes with a right-hand side upswept exhaust, resulting in a slightly smaller 33-liter capacity for the right side pannier and a larger 37-liter capacity for the left side pannier. Givi offers frame mounts for these side bags for models such as the Suzuki V-Strom 800, BMW R 1200/1250 GS, and Honda Africa Twin 1100, making them efficiently compatible. The side case features a detachable lid system and Givi’s Hold It Active System for added convenience.

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Check Out Givi’s New Modular Touring Helmets For The 2024 Riding Season

Givi is well-known in the world of adventure and touring motorcycles, primarily for its diverse range of luggage suitable for all bike types. In addition to luggage, the Italian brand also offers protective gear such as jackets and helmets. At EICMA 2023, Givi revealed two new modular touring helmets. Let’s take a closer look at these new designs.

Modern motorcycle helmets are now safer than ever, meeting increasingly stringent safety standards. The latest ECE 22.06 safety standard introduces significant changes in how helmets manage impacts, drops, and glancing blows. All of Givi’s new touring helmets comply with this latest standard. The X.27 is the brand’s flagship model, available in an impressive 18 versions, including one specifically tailored for women. The new adventure-touring helmet comes in various graphic versions and multi-color choices to accommodate different riders’ tastes and preferences.

Givi X.27 And X.21 Launched At EICMA 2023

The Givi X.27 features a lightweight and durable double-layered technopolymer shell designed for both safety and comfort. It includes a fully removable liner and pads optimized for use with glasses, all finished with hypoallergenic fabric. The helmet also features a convenient quick-release clasp with a micrometric buckle, allowing safe riding with the chin bar both open and closed. Givi offers a wide range of sizes from XS to XXL, with the women’s version available in sizes XS to M.

Givi X.27 And X.21 Launched At EICMA 2023
Givi X.27 And X.21 Launched At EICMA 2023

Next, the Givi X.21 is designed for on-road touring, featuring a contoured, aerodynamic shape. It is offered in nine versions, including one designed specifically for women. Similar to the X.27, it features a double-layered technopolymer outer shell and removable inner liners made of hypoallergenic fabric. It has a micrometric quick-release clasp for added convenience during long-distance tours and city commuting. Sizing ranges from XS to XXL, with the women’s version offered in sizes XS to M.

To learn more about Givi’s 2024 helmet collection, please visit their official website. In addition to helmets, Givi has introduced a wide selection of luggage options and accessories for the 2024 model-year, all of which are available on the brand’s official website.

Motorsport

Customized BMW 6 Series Features Luxurious Leather Interior

The BMW 6 Series, which was in production from 1976 to 1989, was known for its sleek and elegant design as a grand touring coupe. Carlex Design, a tuner from Poland, has undertaken the task of enhancing the interior of this classic BMW to create a more luxurious cabin than what was originally available from the factory. They are planning to create seven of these custom cars.

The first completed example is a 1986 635 CSi with a sleek black exterior and a set of multi-spoke wheels. Carlex has chosen to maintain the classic coupe’s sharp exterior styling and has only added their own badges and emblems to the outside.


Motorsport

BMW Is Updating the Design of the M3 Touring

Recent spy shots reveal that the BMW M3 Touring is undergoing a styling refresh. The wagon model is now covered in camouflage at the front as BMW gives the M3 lineup a mid-cycle makeover.

The front bumper and part of the hood of the M3 Touring are still camouflaged, suggesting that there might not be any visible design changes. However, BMW plans to update the car’s headlight graphics. As for the rear, there seem to be no significant design modifications, as BMW didn’t bother concealing it.


Motorsport

Watch the BMW M3 Touring Speed around the Nurburgring

The BMW M3 Touring is a combination of a high-performance sedan and a spacious wagon, allowing owners to carry more cargo. German publication Sport Auto had the opportunity to test the wagon’s speed on the 12.8-mile version of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Driver Christian Gebhardt completed the lap in 7 minutes and 34.39 seconds.

For comparison, BMW did an official lap of the M3 Touring around the ‘Ring with driver Jörg Weidinger. He completed the 12.8-mile layout in 7 minutes and 30.3 seconds. The longer 12.94-mile version took 7 minutes and 35.060 seconds, setting a new record for wagons on the famous track. It’s worth noting that the asphalt was partially damp during the record lap, suggesting that Weidinger could have achieved an even faster time under ideal conditions.


Motorsport

BMW i5 Touring Seen Testing at Nurburgring with Light Camouflage

The latest sighting of the BMW i5 Touring shows the electric wagon speeding around the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife and nearby roads. While partially camouflaged, the rear section is the only area covered.

The front of the vehicle is identical to the i5 sedan. It features the signature closed-off kidney grilles and a trapezoidal inlet in the lower fascia. The outer edges of the front also have vertical openings.


Motorsport

BMW M5 Touring Spotted with Less Camouflage in Latest Spy Shots

The highly-anticipated BMW M5 Touring is currently in the advanced stages of development, and recently captured spy shots show the vehicle with less camouflage than previous sightings. It is anticipated that the official debut may take place towards the end of this year or early 2024, with sales of the wagon commencing in 2024.

At the front, the M5 Touring boasts a production-ready appearance. Notably, there is an aggressive front fascia featuring prominent, trapezoidal openings, along with air curtains positioned on the outer edges. The headlights possess vertical running lights for added visual appeal.


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Records broken as Ash Sutton secures his fourth BTCC title

Ash Sutton has become a record-equalling four-time British Touring Car Champion, clinching the title with two wins at the renowned Brands Hatch GP circuit last weekend.

The 29-year-old achieved an impressive feat of six pole positions and 12 race wins during the season, making him the first driver to claim the championship in both rear-wheel and front-wheel-drive vehicles.

Previously, the only driver to achieve six pole positions in a season was James Thompson in 2003, and the sole racer to secure 12 race wins was Alain Menu back in 1997. Sutton’s four titles now put him on par with Andy Rouse and Colin Turkington.

Sutton faced strong competition from the runner-up and outgoing champion, Tom Ingram, who finished second in the first two races. Ingram pursued Sutton throughout the season, but Sutton held onto his lead to secure the championship.

“It feels incredible, I’m lost for words,” said Sutton. “The car has been absolutely fantastic, and I’m immensely grateful to NAPA Racing UK and everyone involved. Becoming a four-time BTCC champion is an amazing achievement!”

Sutton further expressed his relief, acknowledging the pressure of maintaining his lead throughout the season. “Even though we had a significant points gap, Tom [Ingram] was right. It was ours to lose. A single bad race could have changed everything… People talk about breaking records, which is great. We always strive to push further. But what’s truly special is being the first driver to claim the title in both front-wheel and rear-wheel-drive vehicles. That’s what we were ultimately aiming for because I don’t plan to stop at four titles.”

The 2023 season concluded on a high note for BMW as Jake Hill won the final race for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport. However, BMW fell just short of securing their eighth consecutive manufacturers’ title. The NAPA Racing UK/Ford team claimed both the Manufacturers’ and Teams’ titles, while Josh Cook and his One Motorsport with Starline Racing squad took home the Independent Drivers’ and Teams’ accolades.

The Jack Sears Trophy, which saw a close competition throughout the year, was won by CarStore Power Maxed Racing’s rookie driver, Andrew Watson.

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will return in April, with the opening rounds of the 2024 season taking place at Donington Park.

Sutton seals the deal with race one success

NAPA Racing UK’s Ash Sutton secured a lights-to-flag victory in the opening race, solidifying his lead in the championship battle.

It was a fitting win for Sutton, who was undoubtedly the star of the 2023 BTCC season. He was closely followed by his main rival for the championship, Tom Ingram of Bristol Street Motors with EXCELR8.

Ingram kept the pressure on Sutton throughout the race and made a final attempt to snatch victory after a late safety car period. However, Sutton held his ground and crossed the finish line ahead of Ingram, sparking wild celebrations in the NAPA Racing UK garage.

Motorsport

BMW M3 CS Touring Expected in 2025 with 543 HP: Report

BMW has made our dreams come true with the M3 Touring – a compact yet powerful wagon suitable for both family use and track performance. And now, if the latest report is true, the Munich-based company is working on an even more powerful version called the M3 CS Touring.

According to BMW Blog, the high-performance wagon has already received the green light for production and is scheduled to be officially unveiled in 2025. It is said to share the same enhancements as the M3 CS sedan, including a 3.0-liter S58 twin-turbo inline-six engine producing 543 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.


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2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 And V-Strom 800 Touring Are Here For Your Roads

On October 6, 2023, Suzuki announced the release of the 2024 V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 800 Touring models for the American market. These bikes are equipped with the same 776cc parallel-twin engine found in the 2023 V-Strom 800DE and GSX-8S models, but with some changes aimed at riders interested in on-road exploration and touring.

The Wheels

One noticeable change is the switch from a 21-inch front wheel to a new 19-inch, seven-spoke cast aluminum front wheel on both the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 800 Touring models. The rear wheel matches this with a 17-inch size. These bikes also come with Dunlop tubeless D614F and D614 tires specifically developed for the V-Strom 800/Touring by Suzuki.

 Suspension

The 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 800 Touring models feature a new Showa Separate Function Fork-Big Piston (SFF-BP) inverted front fork setup and a Showa rear shock absorber with remote, tool-less preload adjustability.


2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 - Studio - Front Right Angle View

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Brakes

The 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 800 Touring models are equipped with a pair of radial-mount Nissin four-piston brake calipers in the front, working in conjunction with 310mm rotors. The rear features a single Nissin caliper with a 260mm rotor. Both models come standard with ABS.

Electronics and Other Features

Both the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 800 Touring models are equipped with a full-color, 5-inch TFT instrument panel that allows riders to access and adjust Suzuki’s electronics suite. This includes features such as traction control, ABS, Ride Modes, Easy Start, and Low RPM Assist. Additionally, both models come with a wide handlebar with vibration damping, footpegs with rubber pads for added comfort, LED lighting, and a bi-directional quickshifter.

How do the V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 800 Touring differ?

2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 - Studio - Right Side
2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Touring - Studio - Left Side

The main differences between the V-Strom 800 and the V-Strom 800 Touring models are their available colors and the fact that the Touring model comes with a lockable top box that uses the same key as the bike’s ignition. The V-Strom 800 is available in Metallic Matte Steel Green, while the V-Strom 800 Touring is available in Glass Sparkle Black.

Dimensions 

The 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 800 Touring differ from the V-Strom 800DE and 800DE Adventure models in terms of dimensions. Here is a comparison chart provided by Suzuki:

V-Strom 800 Variant Wheelbase Length Width Height Curb Weight Ground Clearance Seat Height
2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 1,570mm (61.8 inches) 2,345mm (92.3 inches) 975mm (38.4 inches) 1,310mm (51.6 inches) 230 kilograms (507 pounds) 220mm (8.7 inches) 855mm (33.7 inches)
2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE Adventure 1,570mm (61.8 inches) 2,345mm (92.3 inches) 975mm (38.4 inches) without included accessories mounted 1,310mm (51.6 inches) 230kg (507 pounds) without included accessories mounted 220mm (8.7 inches) 855mm (33.7 inches)
2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 1,515mm (59.6 inches) 2,255mm (88.8 inches) 905mm (35.6 inches) 1,355mm (53.3 inches) 223kg (492 pounds) 185mm (7.3 inches) 825mm (32.5 inches)
2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Touring 1,515mm (59.6 inches) 2,255mm (88.8 inches) not including Top Case 905mm (35.6 inches) 1,355mm (53.3 inches) 223kg (492 pounds) not including Top Case 185mm (7.3 inches) 825mm (32.5 inches)

Pricing  

In the US market, the starting MSRP for the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 is $9,899, while the starting MSRP for the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Touring is $10,499.

For accurate pricing and availability information outside the US, it is best to contact your local authorized Suzuki dealer.+