FEATURE
2015 EICMA MOTORCYCLE SHOW
P50
BMW
More Scrambling, Please
Only one new bike for BMW at Milan – but it is
pretty cool. The R nineT Scrambler (is it pos-
sible to have a model range devoid of the word
scrambler nowadays?) builds on the R nineT's
base to create what BMW call a "reckless ver-
sion of the R nineT". Basically, it's an off-road
style R nineT with a 19-inch front wheel, con-
ventional forks, bench seat and very cool twin
high-level pipes. Just like the R nineT there are
loads of customization options and just like the
R nineT when it was launched, expect it to be
sold out by the time you read this…
BMW's seen
the scrambler
bandwagon
and jumped
straight on.
HONDA
Come On Honda, Keep Up!
What can you say about Honda's
performance at Milan aside from
dismal? No new models (the updates
to the NC750 and CB500 range had
already been announced) and only an
adventure concept scooter to show.
Adventure and scooter, two words that
should never be in the same sentence.
Here's hoping Honda comes back
strong in 2017 with a new Fireblade…
Honda fell flat on its face at EICMA with a
scooter no one wants or needs.
