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BRP ADDS A TOURING MODEL TO ITS CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER LINE-UP
BRP introduces the new Can-Am
Spyder RT roadster in response to specific
consumer demand for a touring platform.
The 2010 Can-Am Spyder Roadster lineup
now includes the Spyder RS (Roadster
Sport) and RT (Roadster Touring) models.
The introduction of a touring model
coincides with a substantial gain in market
presence on the heels of strong consumer
demand since the roadster’s launch 2
years ago. Driven by a passionate owner
community, the innovative three-wheel
concept has become a global phenomenon
in more than 50 countries to-date.
“The Can-Am Spyder RS is already a
resounding market success, although,
clearly, its full growth potential is only
beginning to materialise,” said Australian
and New Zealand Can-Am Spyder Product
Manager Rohan Slater.
”We are delivering the expansion of
our Can-Am Spyder roadster line-up
as promised at its launch in 2007 and
believe the announcement of the Spyder
RT will further accelerate the momentum
experienced thus far.”
The Can-Am Spyder RT roadster
powered by a Rotax 991 engine with
Electronic Throttle Control optimized for
touring stays true to the brand’s promise
to deliver a perfect balance of performance
and peace of mind. The roadster features
the same acclaimed BOSCH-engineered
Vehicle Stability System (VSS) as found in
the Spyder RS roadster, which includes Antilock
Brakes, Traction Control and Stability
Control systems.
The VSS, coupled with the inherent
stability of the roadster’s ‘Y-architecture’
and overall ease of use reinvents riding for
enthusiasts of all skill levels.
BRP is also introducing an industry-first
optional RT622 trailer package, designed
specifically for the Spyder RT roadster,
which is compatible with the vehicle’s
stability system and provides an additional
622 litres of storage.
“The introduction of the Can-Am Spyder
RT now provides options for sport and
touring enthusiasts alike,” said Chris
Dawson, Vice-President and General
Manager, BRP International Division.
“BRP’s superior design and innovation
continues to deliver paradigm-shifting
vehicles that push the envelope and the RT
model is no exception.
The new platform goes brilliantly with
what touring riders demand and there is
no doubt in my mind the Can-Am Spyder
RT is going to forever change the touring
motorcycle category.”
MV Agusta launches new Brutale 990R and 1090RR
After years of success and with over
15,000 bikes sold worldwide, MV Agusta
has launched the all-new Brutale 990R and
1090RR on the prestigious Misano circuit in
Italy. “We are writing a new chapter in the
glorious history – rich in tradition and victories
of MV Agusta. A new chapter of renewed
excitement, commitment and investment in
the Brand and its future” commented Enrico
d’Onofrio, Managing Director of MV Agusta.
The new Brutale keeps the essential
lines of the model that over the years has
touched the heart of fans, while boosting
and enriching the technological content
almost all of the technical and aesthetic
components have been completely renewed.
The Brutale pushes the limits of research
and technology with its 2010 models - the
990R and the 1090RR. With its state-of-theart
components, the 2010 Brutale delivers
acclaimed performance and ease of riding,
in keeping with the “Made in MV” formula, a
commitment to excellence in components,
in the design of which MV Agusta is at the
forefront.
The “easy” handling enables the Brutale
to compete with the Japanese naked bikes,
it is agile and instinctive in the hands of
the rider. It excels on the racetrack, and its
eclectic elegance and charm thrill even the
casual admirer. To achieve these results,
it was necessary to replace 85% of the
components, but the new Brutale has
preserved the significant style features of
previous versions. The work carried out on
the 990R and 1090RR cannot be defined as
mere restyling rather, it is a silent MV Agusta
revolution.
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