2006 Motorcycle rumors and more rumors

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2006 Motorcycle rumors and more rumors
By www.totalmotorcycle.com - July 19, 2005


While we all wait until the major motorcycle manufacturers release their 2006 models in Fall, here are some possibly true rumors for your eyes only...

Triumph executives have been quoted as saying "Two entirely new models are coming for 2006". This is great news as Triumph has been highly successful with their Rocket III model introduced last year. The rumors suggest a new three-cylinder 650-800cc sport bike. The other bike rumored is a very large displacement parallel-twin similar to the current Bonneville line-up. This parallel twin would be built using 2 (out of the 3) cylinders from the Rocket III (1530cc displacement). This would make it the largest parallel-twin motorcycle ever manufactured by a major motorcycle manufacturer.


Yamaha is also buzzing with a new 2006 Yamaha FZ1. The new 2006 Yamaha FZ1 is rumored to use the more powerful and updated current Yamaha R1 engine with it's 150 horsepower. Also in the Yamaha rumour mill is another naked bike from Yamaha as Naked bikes are becoming more popular.

Ducati, not to be out done is rumored to enhance their Ducati 999 to received a larger displacement engine, possibly a 1100cc. Will Ducati be able to now take the Japanese superbikes head-on?

Suzuki is rumored to be adding not one, but two more naked bikes to their 2006 line-up. As we mentioned, naked bikes are gaining in popularity as riders are re-discovering the "do-it-all" motorcycle. The first naked bike is rumored to be a 1300cc seen at the 2001 Tokyo Motorcycle Show called the Suzuki Boost King (http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/p ... stKing.htm). The second naked bike, rumored to be a "newly-styled naked bike" with the GSX-R600 engine.


But we will all find out if this is all true in Fall 2005 (September-October). As usual, Total Motorcycle will have full details, specifications, desktop sized photos and press release information available as soon as possible.

Mike
Total Motorcycle
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com

[High_Side]

I've also heard of a Kawasaki 1300cc sport tourer...

[TechTMW]

And here's the latest news ... NONE OF THEM WILL BE COMING TO NORTH AMERICA

[feketerobi]

I find this picture for the 2006 Yamaha FZ1, if this is true, I am buying one!

[MarkyPancake]

I find this picture for the 2006 Yamaha FZ1, if this is true, I am buying one!

The tail piece and seats look the same as the 04/05 R1 as does the swingarm and underseat exhausts. I wonder if it's a Photoshop job.