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Cycle News 2021 Issue 48 November 30

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FEATURE I 2021 EICMA MILAN MOTORCYCLE SHOW P68 known for its effigies in Indian temples. Inspired by the Royal Enfield Interceptor 750 and Continental GT 250 of the 1960s, these motorcycles have been key to the brand's global expansion and success in recent years. Price and availability details will be an- nounced soon. YAMAHA TENERE RAID PROTOTYPE As more and more new bikes were an- nounced at this year's EICMA, one that really caught our eye is the 2022 Yamaha Tenere Raid Prototype. Before you get your hopes up, yes, this bike is still a pro- totype, but it does look strikingly similar to a hopped-up Tenere 700. The Raid prototype looks to be outfit- ted with about every part from the GYTR accessories catalog. A full titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, oil cooler, oversized brakes and race-ready suspension are just the tip of the ice- berg on the spec sheet. Photos also show a large dash with full road-book navigation display. In short, the bike looks like Yamaha said "Hmm, if we were to race the Dakar on a Tenere, what would we throw at it?" This purpose-built machine is still just a prototype, but it definitely makes us wonder what the future of adventure riding, or racing, could bring. ROYAL ENFIELD 120TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION TWINS As Royal Enfield celebrates its 120th anni- versary, the company revealed a 120th Year Anniversary Edition of both the INT 650 and Continental GT 650. Only 480 units will be produced. Royal Enfield is sending 120 of them to North America, with 60 Continental GT 650 and 60 INT 650 models hitting the shores sometime in 2022. Unique black-and-chrome color schemes are the big highlight of these lim- ited-edition bikes. The bike's powertrain components are completely blacked out, with the engine, silencer and other ele- ments in an all-black color scheme. Along with that are some Royal Enfield genuine accessories such as fly screens, engine guards, heel guards and bar-end mirrors that come standard. Die-cut brass badges also adorn the bikes, crafted from a family

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