ROAD NEWS
KTM 390 & HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN / VITPILEN 401 RECALLS
KTM 390 Duke( MY 2024 – 2026) and KTM
390 Enduro R, Adventure R and Adventure X( MY 2025 – 2026) have a recall notice regarding engine control software. There is an apparent engine management issue with a small number of the bikes, so KTM is asking owners to take their bikes in and the dealer will install an update to the ECU software to avoid the stalling at low-speed issue affecting some motorcycles in the listed group. LIke the KTMs, Husqvarna’ s Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401 2025 / 2026 models need an update to the engine management software to fix stalling issues at low speeds some riders have experienced. The update sorts that issue and also delivers a cleaner power delivery and better low-end torque. One very cool side effect … Get it done and enjoy even more than before.
BMW F 450 GS IN THE FLESH
We teased last month about the new mini GS and there were images of the concept bike in various AI-generated settings( yawn …) but it has now broken cover in the real world. And it looks awesome. We’ re still awaiting landing time but in the meantime, here are some some real shots of it to keep your dreams alive while you wait … Haha.
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