Kiwi Rider December Vol.2 2022 | Page 102

ROAD NEWS

PEUGEOT DJANGO PRICING ANNOUNCED

Despite Peugeot being mostly known for its cars here , the brand has also been a long-time manufacturer of two wheelers and has held a foot in the door of the motorcycling world with its range of scooters . Now for 2023 , the brand ’ s Django 50 is ready to hit the market with a sharp price and even sharper looks . Pricing starts at $ 4990 with the bikes being backed by a two year unlimited kilometre warranty . But it is the styling that really makes the Django stand out . The neo-retro look offers a step back in time to the origins of Peugeot and its iconic collection – this scooter is a symbol of Peugeot Motocycles ’ French roots . On top of the nifty little 50cc Django , Peugeot is expected to also offer the 150cc variant , which , while requiring a Class 6 licence to operate , will open up more roads to owners thanks to its more powerful engine . Both versions of the Django come in a range of colours , with four on offer for the Django 50 while the 150 will be offered in seven colour options . Pricing for the stylish little French scooter starts at starts at $ 4990 for the Django 50 which is expected in dealers before Christmas . Pricing and availability of the Django 150 is yet to be announced by distributor Urban Moto Imports .

2023 HONDA CMX1100 GETS REBELLIOUS NEW LOOK

Honda ’ s Rebel 1100 is joining the growing bagger trend for 2023 Dubbed the CMX1100T Rebel - the newest incarnation of Honda ’ s Rebel family is officially designated as the Touring version and comes loaded with an aggressive new look thanks to an aerodynamic half-fairing and hard cases . The Touring Rebel will come in the same Gunmetal Black Metallic paint that the bike debuted with , while the standard CMX1100 Rebel gains a new Iridium Gray Metallic paint option . The 2023 update essentially leaves things there . The CMX1100 Rebel remains powered by the same Africa Twin-derived Unicam 1100cc parallel twin producing 85hp at 7000rpm backed by 98Nm of peak torque at 4750rpm .

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