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feature a new generation of single- cylinder engines dubbed the “ LC4c ” – completely redesigned with optimized cylinder heads and gearboxes , throttle- by- wire , a new PASC slip / assist clutch , and optional Quickshifter +.

Both bikes are equipped with WP Apex suspension offering 5.9 inches of front / rear travel . The 390 Duke ’ s suspension offers adjustable damping and preload , while the 250 Duke has rear preload adjustment only . Both bikes have single- disc Bybre brakes front and rear with cornering Supermoto ABS . The 390 Duke also has cornering traction control , launch control , and three ride modes : Street , Track , and Rain .

The smaller Dukes have a new two- piece frame , new triple clamps , revised chassis geometry , LED lighting , a 3.9- gallon fuel tank , and a curb weight of 364 lb . The 250 Duke has an LCD display and a 31.4- inch seat height and comes in two colors : Ceramic White or Electronic Orange . The 390 Duke has a 5- inch TFT display and a dual- height seat ( 31.4 / 32.2 inches ) and comes in two color options : Atlantic Blue or Electronic Orange .

As of publication , pricing has not been announced on these KTM models .

MOTO GUZZI HAS added a new model – the V85 Strada – to its V85 range , which also includes the V85 TT and V85 TT Travel for 2024 . All models are powered by an air- cooled transverse 853cc 90- degree V- Twin with variable valve timing , which optimizes power and torque throughout the rev range . All bikes have Road , Sport , and Rain ride modes , which manage MGCT traction control , ABS , and throttle response . There is a specialized Off- Road mode for the V85 TT and V85 TT Travel and a Custom mode on the V85 TT Travel ( available as an option on the others ). Suspension on all V85 models offers 6.7 inches of front / rear travel and is adjustable for rebound and preload , and the V85 TT and V85 TT Travel have a new remote preload adjuster .

Color options for the V85 Strada are Grigio Brera ( shown ) or Nero Isola , while the V85 TT comes with a red frame and two- tone Rosso Fuji / Grigio Tambora livery , and the V85 TT Travel comes in Bronzo Deserto . Pricing has not yet been announced .

TRIUMPH HAS ENTERED the highly competitive motocross segment with its new 4- stroke TF 250- X , which was developed in collaboration with racing champions Ricky Carmichael and Iván Cervantes . The bike is powered by a single- cylinder engine with DOHC , a forged aluminum piston , and titanium valves , along with a 5- speed gearbox and an Exedy Belleville

V85 Strada

clutch . The optional MX Tune Pro app enables riders to use real- time user- selectable mapping , a realtime engine sensor dashboard , and live diagnostic functionality through a controlled and programmable engine management system .

The TF 250- X has fully adjustable KYB suspension , with 12.2 inches of travel in the front and 12.0 inches in the rear . Stopping power comes from Brembo calipers clamping down on Galfer rotors . DirtStar 7000 Series aluminum rims and

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