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IN THE WIND P50 Triumph announces a beefier Thruxton RS. 4850 rpm (700 rpm lower than the Thruxton R). Weight is down 13 pounds due to these refinements and by utilizing a lightweight battery. Overall handling has been improved thanks to a Showa big-piston fork, Öhlins rear shocks, Brembo M50 radial Monobloc cali- pers and Metzeler Racetec RR tires. Standard features found on the Thruxton RS include three riding modes, torque-assist clutch, ABS and switchable Traction Control, LED daytime running headlight, underseat USB and more. Additionally, Triumph offers a bevy of original accessories to make this pavement murdering, head-turning modern classic your own. The Thruxton RS will be avail- able in two colorways: Jet Black and Storm Gray/Matte Silver and is priced at $16,200. CN Introducing The 2020 Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel T he Moto Guzzi V85 TT retro- adventure-style touring mo- torcycle has proven itself enough of a success that Moto Guzzi has created a desert clad globetrot- ting "Travel" edition complete with a new colorway and accessories to conquer the open road. The bike and platform remain relatively unchanged, featuring the same 853cc air- cooled V-twin that puts out 80 horsepower and 59 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm housed in a tubular steel frame. An electron- ics package of- fers riders traction control (which can be disabled) and ABS along with three differ- ent riding modes: Road, Rain and Off-Road. The Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel comes complete from the show- room floor with a 60% taller screen, hard luggage panniers, a center stand, fog lights, heated handgrips, "Travel" logo on the fork shrouds, a set of awesome Michelin Anakee Adventure tires and a generous 6.1-gallon fuel tank. The Moto Guzzi V85 TT Travel is offered only in an exclusive Sabbia Namib color with a grey frame. U.S. pricing and availability have yet to be announced but we will update you when the informa- tion becomes available. CN 2020 Triumph Thruxton RS F or 2020, Triumph announces the Thruxton RS, the British marquee's top-of-the-line cafe racer. The Thruxton's 1200cc High Power (HP) engine produces 104 horsepower which is eight more power than the previous Thruxton R. This increase comes courtesy of some significant engine upgrades including high compression pistons, revised ports and cam profile, a second- ary air system and lighter-weight engine components. The engine has been tuned to rev to 6500 rpm, (a 500 rpm increase) with peak torque being achieved at Moto Guzzi has introduced the V85 TT Travel.