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News Cycles: June 1, 2018

Jun 01, 2018

Welcome to this week's News Cycles, Common Tread’s roundup of what’s happening on our servers and everywhere else. Every Friday, look for a collection of news, stories, and all things moto from around the web. This week: sport-tourers, the Yamaha Niken first ride, and a motorcycle that's actually bulletproof.

BMW Motorrad's 9Cento concept

BMW just released this new concept, based on its parallel twin engine. Shown here in its sports-oriented configuration, the 9Cento concept uses electromagnets to connect hard bags and a larger seat for touring with a passenger.

CFMoto 400GT

Chinese firm CFMoto’s partnership with KTM produced this lightweight sport-tourer, the CFMoto 400GT. It packs a little less power than a Ninja 400, but much more cargo room. It'll probably hit the European market at a budget price point in the next few months, though some Americans are wondering where they can get them...

The bold design is probably influenced by KISKA, the same firm that works with KTM and Husqvarna. 2018 CFMoto 400GT. NDTV photo.

Bus saves biker with bro move

Just watch it.

2018 Yamaha NIKEN first ride: Exploring the advantages of an extra contact patch

We sent Adam Waheed out to Austria for a first ride report on Yamaha's controversial supertrike. Spoiler: yes, Nikens can wheelie.

Turns out, an extra contact patch has some advantages. 2018 Yamaha Niken. Yamaha Motor Europe photo.

Phillipines Bureau of Customs destroys 116 smuggled motorcycles, and someone recorded it

I know they’re trying to make an example of these illegally imported vehicles, but I can’t help but hate to see motorcycles wasted like that. Still, I couldn’t look away. How often do you see an excavator bucket-punch a Triumph?

A cruiser fit for a Russian strongman

One company's partnership with Kalashnikov (of AK-47 fame) resulted in this two-wheeled tank that weighs in at more than half a ton. Probably something to do with the ballistic armor.

Ford proposes lane-splitter detection system for cars

Just this week, Ford filed a patent for a lanesplitting detection system for cars.

Thanks for reading; that's all for this week! If you've got feedback or moto news you'd like to share, shoot an e-mail to commontread@revzilla.com. Check back for more News Cycles every Friday.