Fantic displayed their Caballero Scrambler-styled motorcycles

An Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Fantic Motor also featured some prototype products at the EICMA Show 2016 Milan. And one that attracted attention of the event visitors was 'Fantic Caballero 125.'

Fantic Caballero 125 Scrambler at the EICMA Show 2016 in Milan. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gvTOz)

If we viewed carefully and thoroughly, the motorcycle carrying scrambler style is apparently using a machine that seen similar to the Yamaha Vixion series owned. However, it slightly different on the capacity of the combustion chamber; ie 125 cc for Caballero, and while the Vixion 150 cc. Both Vixion and Caballero motorcycles using the same engine which made by Minarelli.

Right side view of Fantic Caballero 125 Scrambler at the EICMA Show 2016 in Milan. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gvTYM)

Yes, they both use the machine developed by a Yamaha subsidiary company in Italia. And originally, Minarelli itself was a motorcycle manufacturing company established by Vittorio Minarelli in 1951, in Bologna, Italy. Since 1990, Minarelli establish a business relationship with Yamaha, so eventually acquired by the renowned Japanese motorcycle manufacturer in 2002.

Front three quarter of Fantic Caballero 500 Scrambler at the EICMA Show 2016 in Milan. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gvTYM)

Now, back to the Fantic Caballero, the motorcycle was originally going to be present with the capacity of 125, 250, and 500 cc. Meanwhile, for Fantic Caballero 125 itself will be available in 2017, and sold for about €4,500 or equivalent Rp.65 million.

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A mild alteration on Harley-Davidson so appears slightly in Scrambler style

The figure of Harley-Davidson Sportster was already mesmerize, but for Mr.K still considered not satisfy him. Although far from his home in the island of Bali, the motorbike then shipped to the Baru Motor Sport (BMS) in Jakarta to be modified.

"If only appear in standard conditions nothing special, too common, so I want there's distinction between my motorbike with other Sportster," said Mr. K who doesn't want the changes on his bike too extreme as well. So what it should be made?

A Harley Davidson Sporster Custom in scrambler style by BMS. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gv8oZ)

"Contrived in slightly scrambler style," Ariawan Wijaya the owner of BMS chuckled while providing a simple touches without much change. "Still on the concept, and using as many original parts but makes it look different," he added.

The motorcycle modification is fairly simple for the Jakarta-based workshop, "There is nothing complicated on the legs? At front, it used an upside-down suspension of the Kawasaki ZX-6R to look more solid, while the original was use the telescopic type," he explained.

A shorter-shaped handlebars, thus making the riding position slightly ducking. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gv8oZ)

According to him, mounting an upside-down suspension from Kawasaki is the easiest, "Because of the position of the triangle is already more advanced, so that when the suspension played not stuck on the frame. Just look for the right angle," he detailed. The bike's standard rear swing arm being mated to the Ohlins shock absorbers. While its wheels replaced with the Roland Sand Design (RSD) aftermarket products.

Its short exhaust is located exactly in the position of the right foot, so given the protector of carbon plate. Beware it's hot! (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gv8oZ)

"Rim sized 18 inches with a width of 3.5 inches," he said. Whereas the rim which is made with a CNC process like this, his workshop has also been able to made it. "But the bike's owner wants to use the RSD products, not only the rims but there are other small trinkets," Ari said while pointing to the fuel tank cap up to throttle grip of RSD products.

At the tail remains in complete, there are a stop lamp that is hiding in the fender and the turn signal lights. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gv8oZ)

"While on the chassis, only on the rear section were cut 5 cm so there's not too length," Ari said while giving a candy orange color in some parts of the motorcycle. In order to look more viscous with the scrambler style, then a rough pattern tires deliberately chosen. After that, the exhaust is also moved to the top with a short free flow pipe and please do not ask how its sounds? Immediately closed your ears..

Right side view of Harley Davidson Sporster Custom in scrambler style by BMS. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gv8oZ)

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A unique scrambler filled with iconography tattoos

Tom Thöring was a modifier of Schlachtwerk who had managed to build a custom motorcycle-inspired by iconography tattoos. By taking the base of the Kawasaki W650, Tom gives scrambler style with an iconic looks that is filled with tattoos.

Schlachtwerk’s heavily inked Kawasaki W650. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gG6Sx)

In the form which is still similar to other scrambler custom motorcycles. But what makes it more interesting is the tattoo touches. The coloring to the tattoo typical nuanced that wrapped around the tank becoming a unique identity of the motorcycle.

The tank is then combined with scrambler distinctive details upholstery within elongated shape for its rider and passenger that has subtle lines of stitches. This part gives more interesting impression with a little contrasting brown color.

Left side view of Schlachtwerk’s heavily inked Kawasaki W650. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gG6Sx)

Then its front section also got a touch of tattoo graphics on its rounded headlight cover. Then combined with a small screen digital panel instrument is hidden behind the handlebar. While its machine also received a number of improvements and updates, to get the maximum power. This can be seen clearly on the air filter mounted in front of the carburetor.

Rear side view of Schlachtwerk’s heavily inked Kawasaki W650. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1gG6Sx)

Next the legs, the bike used the spokes wheels combined with contrasting flashy gold shades and wrapped with scrambler typical tires. At the front wheels are also equipped with a pair of disc braking system.

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Ducati Scrambler was shown in two new models at the EICMA 2016

At a big event like EICMA Show, which held in Milan every year has always been a showcase for the world motorcycle manufacturers to introduce their flagship products.

And this time, at the EICMA 2016, Ducati showing at least 6 new types of motorcycles. And of which there are two models of the latest variants of the Ducati Scrambler, ie Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled and Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled in the EICMA 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fY60W)

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled is the motorcycle designed for use in off-road terrain. This is evident from the use of the KYB 46 mm suspension, wide handlebars and the front fender mounted a bit high just below the headlamp. This bike also use bear-claw footpegs to make the rider footrests more stable.

Left side view of Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled in the EICMA 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fY60W)

In addition, the motorcycle is also quite high with the seat spacing to the ground reaches 860 mm. This bike uses 19-inches spoke rims in front and 17-inches rear as well as wraped with Pirelli Scorpion STR Rally tires.

Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled will be offered in two colour options. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fY4oC)

If Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled activity is intended for off-road, and the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer designed for use in the city. Look at the start of the front. its handlebar using a clip-ons model with the rearview mirror is located at both ends of the handlebars.

Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer in the EICMA 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fY60W)

Meanwhile, its seats carrying single seat model with the stern resembling a wasp tail. For the legs, Cafe Racer uses a pair of 17-inches spoke rims and wrapped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires.

Left side view of Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer in the EICMA 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fY60W)

Both of these motorcycles use the same engines, which is an air-cooled Desmodromic L-twin engine with a capacity of 803 cc, capable of spewing the power up to 75 horsepower. The difference is the weight of the Desert Sled heavier, ie 207 kg. And the Cafe Racer weighs just 188 kg.

Rear side view of Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer in the EICMA 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fY60W)

Then prices, where the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled cost around £9,395 or Rp.152 million (red) and £9,495 or Rp.154 million (white). While the Ducati Scrambler Cafe Racer priced at £9,395 or Rp.152 million.

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Triumph Street Scrambler breaks cover at the EICMA 2016

One of the biggest motorcycle shows in the world has kicked off with a bang. The EICMA 2016 has begun with a slew of delicious motorcycle launches and reveals. Here is the Triumph Street Scrambler and as the name suggests, it belongs to the Street Twin family, making use of the same 900 cc parallel-twin engine which does duty on the Triumph Street Twin as well.

As we published in an article some time ago, that this motorcycle ever caught on camera when tested on the streets. (Jump to the article). The Street Scrambler is basically a derivative of the Street Twin and retains its clean, classic lines, minimal bodywork and retro bits such as engine covers, engine badge, fined head and header clamps.

2017 Triumph Street Scrambler at the EICMA 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fWC0D)

Triumph has done well to style the Street Scrambler with a lovely high-mounted side exhaust done beautifully in brushed stainless steel, along with 19-inch dual purpose Metzeler Tourance tire up front and a 17-inch tire at the rear and uprated brakes.

The mudguard at the front is new to accommodate the larger wheel. The shock absorbers at the rear are longer and handlebars are wider in accordance with true stripped Scrambler styling, making use of a new chassis and suspension parts.

Right side view of 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fWC0D)

The other Scrambler bits include serrated footpegs, aluminium rear rack, inter-changeable pillion seat, a bash-plate protecting the engine and aluminium bits on the tank and the headlamp mount. There are rubber knee pads for enhanced grip as well. Triumph will also have over 150 accessories which will help customers personalise their Street Scrambler.

Rear side view of 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1fWC0D)

The Street Scrambler gets all the electronics in the form of switchable ABS (Specific to this mode), ride-by-wire, switchable traction control and a torque assisted clutch as well. Adding to the classic Scrambler styling is the twin-pod instrumentation console which shows information such as the RPMs, gear indicator, trip settings, DTE, traction and ABS control and so on.

The Triumph Street Scrambler will be available in three colours namely- Jet Black, Matt Khaki Green and Korosi Red with Frozen Silver.

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Honda's modern scrambler of Thrive MC

Originally, Honda CB650 released in 1979 as the update model of the Honda CB550, with the engine size increased and to be a Honda mid-size motorcycle model. Because the Honda CB650 has a 100 cc engine capacity smaller than the Honda CB750.

Honda CB650 Scrambler custom by Thrive MC. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eyTQQ)

In the 1960s till 1970s, Honda wanted to sell the scrambler variant of their road-going  motorcycle models by using the code of 'CL,' while the road-going by the code of 'CB'. Unfortunately the models is discontinued at the early of 1980s, even though the scrambler models has since become increasingly popular.

This motorcycle project began when Anka, a Honda's local collector and his friend workshop were bought a Honda CB650 and decided to rebuild, because the bike condition has also been modified before. Their intention to buy the bike for their first project.

Rear side view of Honda CB650 Scrambler custom by Thrive MC. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1eyTQQ)

Then the bike shipped to a  modification workshop named Thrive MC and immediately dismantled as a whole. The modifier team of Thrive Motorcycles decided to build the figure of Honda CL650 based of the Honda CB650 which originally did not offered the scrambler models. As it has been known also that Thrive Motorcycles is one good custom garage because they are very attentive to detail and has a high level of quality. (Look at another Thrive MC bike).

The decision that the bike is built into a modern scrambler motorcycle with the specification of Honda CL, so its original seat, tank, fender, side cover and the exhaust is removed and replaced with new ones. The bike's machine repainted and aligned with the new frame that have been modified. A new set of 4-into-2 exhaust specially made by Thrive Motorcycle, which in the process is not a lot of welding.

The new tank made of an aluminum material, as well as fender, side cover. And its front and rear lights were made and be set as minimum as possible. It also using a new set of wheels and wrapped with slim tires. Once everything are finished, then the bike's look seemed as the perfect bike to spur your guts on the road.

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Yamaha also interested on the sweetness of the Scrambler market

'Retro was never dies' is an ideal expression for the birth of 2017 Yamaha SCR950. The figure of an 'old young heart' motorcycle has become the latest weapon from Yamaha to block the Ducati and Triumph that have already launched several models of scrambler motorcycles.

New Yamaha SCR950 taken from the base of Yamaha Star Bolt C-Spec which was born as a cruiser. Despite wearing the same chassis, but Yamaha alter some sectors to match the manly impression of scrambler style.

2017 Yamaha SCR950. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1b2ufB)

The first, Yamaha widen the wheelbase and narrow the angle of inclination. The front wheels remain the same which uses 19-inches size, but the rear wheel is also made larger by wearing a 17-inches size from the previous 16-inches.

As a result, the seat height increased by about 5 inches to 32.7-inches, which makes a more upright riding position. Also increases the overall weight of about 5 lbs of standard version of Bolt C-Spec.

No change in the driving sectors, meaning that its drivetrain still carrying the 942 cc air-cooled V-Twin engine that is also used by Bolt C-Spec. For transfering the engine power, it using the 5-speed transmission system with belt.

2017 Yamaha SCR950 can be ordered in the United States started on July 2016. There are two colors available, Charcoal Silver and Rapid Red. The Yamaha scrambler motorbike was sold at a price tag of US. $8,699 or about Rp.116 million.

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Pinky Ducati Scramblers for Lady bikers

Renowned Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati surprisingly launched a special Scrambler shocking motorcycle models for the ladies bikers, but this bike does not have a significant difference with the mounts of men in general.

Ducati Scrambler shocking is a pink bike that Ladies might just love to ride. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aprjO)

The thing that distinguishes the motorcycle was just a touch of color given on motorcycle is synonymous with the character of the woman who became an offer target from the Italian manufacturer. Shown in pink or so-called pink, Scrambler Ducati launched specifically to women consumers.

As quoted from Autoevolution, in his official statement mentions manufacturer Ducati Scrambler launch the color pink because the color is a lot like a woman.

Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 for Ladies debuted at the World Ducati Week 2016 in Misano. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aprjO)

Scrambler models named Sixty 2 will use a small capacity engine is 399 cc is capable of spraying power up to 41 hp. In addition to setting up a small capacity engine, Ducati also reduce the weight of classic motorcycles for women have become much lighter. In addition to preparing the colors pink, Ducati also plans to offer a selection of Sixty 2 with the general color that could be a collection of all Ducati customers worldwide.

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The latest scrambler of Triumph caught on camera while on tested

Triumph, one of the renowned British motorcycle manufacturers currently is preparing their latest Scrambler motorcycle. The plan was known, because the motorcycle caught on camera while being tested on the street.

A spy-shot photo of the new scrambler bikes of Triumph. (PIcture from: http://adf.ly/1aCBKW)

As quoted from Visordown on Monday, May 9, 2016, the scrambler motorcycle was caught on camera allegedly is the version that will be produced by Triumph in the near future. From the spy-shot photos, its body, chassis, and engine looks very similar to the Triumph Street Twin motorcycle. Although not visible the logo or other identifier, but the shape of the exhaust, spoke rims, and the use of off-road specialist tires make this bike different from the standard version of Street Twin.

Right side view of the new scrambler bikes of Triumph. (PIcture from: http://adf.ly/1aCBKW)

Motorbike is expected to still rely on an engine that has a capacity of 900 cc with twin water-cooled systems. The engine capable of generating the power up to 55 hp at 5,900 rpm and torque up 59 lb-ft at 3,230 rpm. But until now not known when the latest scrambler motorbikes of Triumph will be launched and how its selling price too.

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