The F700 and F800 GS China Motorcycle rocker arms got some cosmetic changes, but that was all. Beemer fans will have to continue to wait for that parallel twin to get its update.BMW R NINE T SCRAMBLER DETAILSHere’s some more information on the Scrambler version of BMW’s last oilhead.BMW PHOTOSNo new announcements from BMW, but here are some shots of the new Scrambler and updated C650 scooter.DucatiWe’d been teased a lot about a whole load of upcoming new models by Ducati, and EICMA saw them all. The big two are the new 959 Panigale superbike and the X-Diavel,the firm’s more cruisery version of the Diavel.A bit of a surprise announcement was a more off-road orientated Multistrada with wire wheels and a bash plate. Is this a serious contender to BMW’s R1200GS or just a Multistrada with wire wheels?Other updates include a new 400 cc Scrambler that, judging by the young hip people on the promo video, is a move by Ducati to further grab that market that they have done so well with by the original 800 Scramble. And let’s not forget the Hyperstrada/motards, that get engine upgrades.DUCATI 959 PANIGALE DETAILSThe Ducati 959 Panigale brings more horsepower to the middleweight superbike game.DUCATI X-DIAVEL DETAILSThe Diavel gets a little more cruiser-ish, with the new Ducati X-Diavel.DUCATI MULTISTRADA DETAILS –ENDURO & PIKES PEAKThere’s a new, dirt-friendly Multistrada, and the Pikes Peak edition will be returning.DUCATI SCRAMBLERS DETAILS – FLAT TRACK PRO & SIXTY2The Scrambler lineup gets two new models.DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 939 DETAILSOnce again, Ducati’s Hypermotard gets across-the-board upgrades to their engine.HondaNothing new-new for Honda this year. They rolled out the Africa Twin and some tweaks (specifically the CB500F that gets a much improved makeover), but the big news was with the company’s concept bikes.Early on in the show the City Adventure caught our attention as the not-for-Canada Integra scooter gets a decidedly adventure makeover.
