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The riding gear with integrated airbags is starting to become more popular with every year that passes. So now, this type of protection doesn’t sound as Sci-Fi as it did a few years back. Ducati has been deeply involved into this type of technology and now has announce that its engineers have manage to develop the world’s first production motorcycle wirelessly integrated with airbag riding jackets. Ducati has always been interested to offer first class safety features for its riders, so its new innovation comes as no surprise for us. Until now, the suits fitted with airbags relied only on sensor mounted inside them to detect the perfect time for deployment, so Ducati’s idea is welcomed because it should significantly enhance the efficiency of airbags. The first Ducati motorcycle that is fitted with this safety feature is the D-Air Multistrada. The bike uses a series of special sensors integrated into the stock electronics which are keeping an eye on the motorcycle’s dynamics to detect a crash. After the sensors indicate that a crash is imminent then the system automatically deploys the airbag in only 45 milliseconds, thus enhancing the rider’s safety. For the moment, the new system is available only with the D-Air Multistrada and only on the European market. 

Built with high speed agility in mind, the Ducati Streetfighter 848 is a fast motorcycle that rewards you with a unique riding experience every time you jump on its back. The bike also offers a pretty upright riding position which puts the rider in maximum control. The Ducati Streetfighter 848 is propelled by a 849 cc, Testastretta 11° L-Twin, liquid cooled engine with 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder. The unit is fueled by a 16,5 liters (4.4 Gallon ) fuel tank and is paired with a six speed gearbox. In terms of power, the 849 cc engine generates 132hp (97kW) at 10.000rpm and 93.5 Nm (69 Lb-Ft) of torque at 9,500 rpm. The ride quality is kept in check by front Marzocchi 43mm fully adjustable USD forks and a rear progressive linkage suspension with fully adjustable monoshock. The Ducati Streetfighter 949 is offered with a base price of $13,495.

Meet the Tiger Sport 1050, a versatile motorcycle that has the blood of a true adventurer running through its veins. Featuring a sharp handling, a relaxed riding position and a punchy engine, the Triumph Tiger Sport can deal effortless with anything you ask of it. Whether you want to use it for everyday jobs, or as a tourer, the Triumph Tiger Sport will reward you with first class performances. As far as power is concerned, the Triumph Tiger sport is equipped with a 1050cc, liquid cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in line 3 cylinder engine which is kept under control by a six speed transmission with wet, multiplate clutch. The motorcycle rides on a pair of cast aluminium alloy multi-spoke wheels wrapped in 120/70 ZR 17 front and 180/55 ZR 17 rear tires.