Thanks for the chart John, and thanks for the info on the slipper clutch Antonye.
So in escence the slipper just stops the bike from being over-revved, correct ?


I've never been to the EICMA show before, and was astounded by the size and number of exhibitors there. Was disappointed that Honda and Yamaha weren't there though.
Anyway, what did i think of the 1200 Multi ?

Gorgeous.
MCN gave it pretty good coverage this week, so I had a reasonable idea of what I would be seeing, but it looks even better in real life.
Sadly we weren't allowed to sit on it (one lady did - sorry I'm not sure of her name - expect the clip to make u-tube shortly though). I got told off for just touching the bike !

Everything looks well thought out.
The S-Sports model comes with carbon bits, and the S-Touring version has panniers, centre stand, & heated grips instead of the carbon. All the bits are going to be available as accessories though so its possible to have both.
I tried to have a chat with the marketing man but as to be expected he was major busy.
there are apparently bigger covers for the panniers which increase capacity by around 20 litres (total I think, not each). There will be taller / wider screen options too.
The bike has a connector in the loom ready to power a satnav, and a couple of accessory sockets back near the seat for powering heated clothing etc.
There is a cubby hole up the front on the right side. Not sure if there is one on the left or if the cover that is there is for the fuses (the guy didn't know and wouldn't open it for me).

The bikes were also showing a couple of varieties of after market cans.
Not sure I'll bother with these as my ST4S is so loud it might make a chance to have a quiet(er) bike for a while ;)
I have some pics, so will try to post them tomorrow (I'm out this evening).

One of the guys I spoke to said production is going to start shortly (i.e. this year) and first bikes should make the dealers in March, though they might be the demonstrators only. He confirmed S models only to start with.

Anyone else who went yesterday care to pass comment on what they saw ? ;)

Nice report John.

Thanks Col.

Link to the MCN announcement of prices and delivery dates, plus a real world picture:
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Ne.../?R=EPI-119944

Yes, it stops it being over-revved by the back wheel turning over the engine - kind of like wheelspin but in reverse!

The backwards torque on the clutch makes the centre hub slide up the ramps (usually 45deg, sometimes with ball-bearings in between) and this makes the centre pop-outwards and thus engaging the clutch. Once the torque goes, the centre is able to slide back down the ramps, and the clutch is let out again.

Very simple really!

I've attached a picture of the back of the slipper clutch centre hub, where you can see the ramps. They have grooves to run ball bearings inside as well.

thanks for the description.
I was corcerned I'd not have enough engine stopping power left for getting slowed down sufficiently to make things like the downhill hairpins in the alps :D
a bit like hitting a false neutral when you can least do with it. always good for a laugh, eh :eek:

Here's one picture which may give you an idea of the amount of technology stuffed into this bike-get a load of this dash!

John

Some more Pics from the Milan show
 

http://www.motoblog.it/galleria/novi...-2010-eicma/13

enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlsxxv8zJzg