As part of Triumph ’ s commitment to a more sustainable motorcycling future , a dedicated new testing programme for sustainable fuels has been established at the Brand ’ s Global R & D facilities in Hinckley , UK . Working in partnership with Dorna , this project has been set up to deliver a move to E40 fuel in the Moto2 TM World Championship by 2024 , with a focus on a transition to E100 by 2027 . Sustainable fuel testing to date has encompassed all dimensions of race engine performance development , where Triumph is the sole engine supplier to Moto2 , to ensure the new fuel standard is not only competitive , but will also continue to deliver the exciting triple-powered , torque-rich , record-breaking performance that the riders love . Hand-in-hand with developments in electric motorcycle technology , demonstrated by Triumph ’ s TE-1 prototype , and the ongoing efforts on reducing carbon and other emissions beyond current European and worldwide legislation , the development of this sustainable fuel programme further underlines Triumph ’ s focus on ensuring that motorcycling can continue to be enjoyed responsibly by riders and fans for many years to come . “ Ultimately , our aim is always to take all the learnings we gain from racing to make our road bikes even better , which of course encompasses not just performance , but also their impact on the environment ,” says Triumph ’ s Chief Product Officer , Steve Sargent .

Royal Enfield Australia and New Zealand has confirmed the pricing for the Hunter 350 which is due to hit showrooms this month . Pricing starts at $ 7590 for the Dapper styles and $ 7690 for the Rebel . The Hunter will arrive in January 2023 and will come backed by a three year unlimited kilometre warranty and three year ’ s roadside assistance . The Hunter takes Royal Enfield ’ s 350cc J-series engine platform in a new sporty direction rather than the relaxed easy-going nature of the Classic 350 and Meteor . Power remains a learner friendly 20.2hp at 6100rpm and 27Nm of torque at 4000rpm . Available in Dapper and Rebel editions , both are equipped with alloy wheels and wider 110 / 70 x 17in front and 140 / 70 x 17in rear tubeless tyres for superior handling and muscular good looks . Braking comes in the form of 300mm front and 270mm rear disc brakes , backed by the obligatory dual channel ABS , and a handy centre-stand is also standard equipment . An LED tail lamp and digital-analogue instrument cluster that displays an odometer , trip meter , gear indicator , fuel graph bar with low fuel warning , clock and a service reminder complete this stylish package . Both Hunter editions feature uncluttered handlebar controls , their rotary power and lighting switches giving a gentle nod to the past , and are fitted with a USB charging port . The chassis geometry on the Hunter 350 is designed to give an optimal height-to-weight ratio while offering comfort , thanks to its wide , long , one-piece seat . With revised rake and trail angles , a low 800mm seat height and a shorter wheelbase , Hunter ’ s superior manoeuvrability to its stablemates is designed to encourage greater confidence when carving through cramped streets . Aimed at a younger lifestyle and motorcycling audience , the Hunter is available to order online through pre-registration on the royalenfieldmotorcycles . co . nz website . Complementing the trendy looks is a collection of purpose-built lifestyle apparel and genuine motorcycle accessories specific to the Hunter 350 .

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