New KTM 125 Duke for 2011

Originally unveiled at the 2009 EICMA show in Milan, the 125 Duke was developed by the same team behind its older brother, the 690 Duke. The 125 Duke is powered by a liquid-cooled fuel-injected 125cc engine with a claimed output of 15 hp. KTM displayed two variants of the 125 Duke at EICMA, named “Race” and “Stunt”, hinting that other variations can be produced from the same platform.

The 2011 KTM 125 Duke is expected in dealerships in March, but no word on whether it will be imported to North America. For now, here are a couple of videos KTM released about the 125 Duke.

Kawasaki Z750R 2011

The Kawasaki Z750R has just been unveiled today, ahead of its public debut which will take place at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live event at the NEC in November. The Kawasaki Z750R is the brand’s latest super naked and aims to add new handling and braking technology to the class. The Kawasaki Z750R features new 41mm highly adjustable front forks, an aluminum swinging arm and remote reservoir piggy-back rear shock. This new handling pack of the Kawasaki Z750R wants to offer Supersport handling to the naked motorcycle class.

The Kawasaki Z750R is also equipped with radial mounted front callipers, race inspired petal discs and performance oriented radial mount brake reservoir. The brake lines are steel braided.
A hit all over Europe and across the UK, the Z750 will be joined in the Kawasaki Street-fighter stable for 2011 by the new Z750R – set to get its UK public debut at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live event at the NEC in November.

Entering the exciting “R” arena, the latest super naked from Kawasaki adds a new level of handling and braking sophistication to the class and is sure to win favour with the growing customer base for versatile, mid-weight machines that handle and stop as well as they look.

With new 41mm highly adjustable front forks, matched by a stunning aluminium swinging arm and remote reservoir piggy-back rear shock, the handling package represented by the new Z750R will reward riders looking for true Supersport handling from a naked motorcycle.

The ante has also been upped in the braking department with beefy radial mounted front callipers gripping race inspired petal discs matched to an equally performance oriented radial mount brake reservoir.

2011 Kawasaki Z750R features and specification are listed below:

* High-grade, sharper front cowl
* Multi-piece cowl construction
* Sharper, more aggressive, multi-facet design
* Luxurious two-tone colouring
* Front fender with new fork guard portions
* Sharper turn signals
* Sporty R-model instrumentation
* Front suspension offers more precise adjustability
* Both sides feature rebound adjustability (vs only one side on Z750)
* 41 mm inverted fork
* Preload adjustable
* Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with piggyback reservoir also offers increased
* cooling performance
* High-quality sculpted aluminium swingarm
* Radial-mount 4-piston calipers
* Radial-pump brake master cylinder
* Steel-braided brake lines (front and rear)
* Thicker front petal discs

2011 Yamaha Fazer 8 Usa New Model

The Yamaha FZ8-series

Yamaha is proud to announce two new motorcycles that open up a whole new class within the popular FZ sportsbike range – the FZ8 and the Fazer8. The FZ8-series is based on the idea of a high-performance all-rounder with the power and character to make every ride an exhilarating sports ride.

Following in the footsteps of the hugely successful FZ6-series – which, since 1998, has sold over 250.000 units – both bikes offer serious sports bike looks, outstanding handling and a flexible, powerful, torquey engine that encourages riders to explore its full potential.

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It’s an accessible kind of adrenaline: a shot of sportsbike energy, designed to be enjoyed every day.

These dynamic new sports machines are built on a new 779cc engine and all-aluminium frame. The engine offers a balance of middleweight accessibility with big-bore power and instant grunt throughout the rev range. It steers fast and effortlessly, and handles with surefooted confidence – whether it’s cranked right over on a tight, smooth corner or slicing its way through traffic on a congested commute.

The naked FZ8 is a machine with attitude. Muscular, aggressive design gives onlookers a hint of this bike’s serious intentions. Not a bike for beginners, the FZ8 is a pure expression of performance and quality craftsmanship.

With the semi-faired Fazer8, the emphasis is placed firmly on getting out there and enjoying the roads, whatever the weather. Discover sportsbike performance and handling, with the aerodynamics, wind and weather protection of a front cowl and screen. It’s a solid step up in performance and quality.

779cc, liquid cooled, inline 4-cylinder engine

In order to arrive at the perfect power and torque spread for a mix of high performance and all-round usability, Yamaha threw out all preconceptions about engine size. The 1000cc and 600cc categories that largely divide the market are imposed by racing regulations, not road riding considerations. Many riders find 600cc supersport engines to be hard work on the open road – and 1000cc superbike engines to be overkill.

Yamaha’s engineers selected a 779cc engine displacement to provide the perfect balance between the accessible performance of a 600 and the broad, instant torque and power of a litrebike.

The new FZ8-series engine is fuel injected, and uses both a throttle valve and an electronically controlled sub-throttle valve to provide additional control over intake airflow volume. The cylinder bodies have a bore and stroke from 68.0×53.6mm. Readings on engine rpm and throttle opening are processed in real time by the ECU, which operates a new stepping motor to control the sub-throttle valves and optimise volumetric efficiency in each part of the rev range. This is one of the many design considerations aimed at boosting low-middle drive.

Another key to the FZ8-series motor’s flexibility is found in the large-capacity 7.8 litre airbox, where the air intake funnels are two different lengths – cylinders 1 and 4 have 125mm intake funnels, where 2 and 3 are 150mm in length, producing an excellent spread of torque throughout the rev range.

The FZ8-series engine produces 106.2PS (78.1kW) at 10,000rpm, and a generous 82.0Nm of torque at 8,000rpm – with a character that feels light, torquey and responsive down low but builds to a signature Yamaha top-end power rush.

It easily clears EU3 exhaust emission standards, using a short, side mounted muffler and a 4-into-2-into-1 exhaust system with a honeycomb type catalytic converter fitted at the point where the header pipes meet. An oxygen sensor feeds real-time exhaust information back to the ECU, allowing the bike to constantly adjust its air/fuel mixture for optimum efficiency and clean emissions.

Chassis and running gear

The FZ8-series features a new engine that is a stressed member in an all-aluminium frame. The design’s high rigidity and low weight minimises frame torsion while providing outstanding high-speed stability and cornering confidence. The FZ8-series also uses a CF aluminium die-cast swing arm, enhancing the effectiveness of the rear suspension.

Front-end suspension is a pair of upside-down forks, running 43mm inner tubes. Rear suspension is handled by a linked Monocross unit – the link being designed to provide soft, light suspension near the top of the stroke to deal with bumpy surfaces in comfort, but then to provide firmer cushioning as the shock is further compressed, for sharper handling during hard cornering.

Front brakes are twin four-piston monoblock calipers, gripping 310mm floating front discs. Being monoblock designs, the calipers suffer minimal distortion under hard braking, so the stopping force is linear, stable and controllable when the chips are down. Both the naked FZ8 and semi-faired Fazer8 models are available with optional ABS.

The wheels are five-spoke cast aluminium rims – the front tyre is a 120/70 ZR17, and the rear is a 180/55 ZR17. This gives both bikes outstanding ride feeling, grip and cornering performance, with access to the full range of sports rubber.

The riding position is sporty but comfortable, with a seat height of 815mm and a narrow tank which gives the rider a good ground access. Overall ride experience is compact and light, with generous room for manoeuvring. Steering is quick and responsive, with an extended 33-degree left-to-right steering angle – making tight U-turns and peak-hour traffic busting much easier.

Muscular, mass-forward design

The FZ8-series consists of two models – the naked FZ8 and the semi-faired Fazer8 with a front cowl and screen. A short muffler, narrow tank and new 3-part tank cover instantly distinguish these bikes from their peers.

Visually, the FZ8 series evokes a pure release of energy in forward motion. The black side parts on the tank provide comfortable knee grip, and give the subtle impression that the coloured tank is breaking away and accelerating forward. The headlight unit on the naked FZ8 adds an aggressive-looking detail. In all, the visual impression is of a bike that looks fast even when it’s standing still – and that sensually curved diamond frame and muscular 4-cylinder engine are still the stars of the show.

2011 FZ8 and Fazer8 Technical Specifications

ENGINE
Type Liquid cooled 4-stroke,DOHC
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement 779cc
Bore x stroke 68.0×53.6mm
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Max. Power 78.1KW(106.2PS)/10000r/min
Max. Torque 82.0Nm(8.4kgf?m)/8000r/min
Lubrication system Wet sump
Fuel supply system Electronic Fuel Injection
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Ignition system Transistorized coil ignition
Starter system Electric
Transmission system Constant mesh 6-speed
Final transmission system Chain
Primary reduction ratio 1.512(65/43)
Secondary reduction ratio 2.875(46/16)
Gear ratio 1st gear 2.692(35/13)
Gear ratio 2nd gear 2.063(33/16)
Gear ratio 3rd gear 1.762(37/21)
Gear ratio 4th gear 1.522(35/23)
Gear ratio 5th gear 1.350(27/20)
Gear ratio 6th gear 1.208(29/24)

CHASSIS
Frame Diamond frame
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Front wheel travel 130mm
Rear suspension Swingarm (link suspension)
Rear wheel travel 130 mm
Caster angle 25º
Trail 109mm
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 310mm
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 267mm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17 M/C(58W)
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR17 M/C(73W)

DIMENSIONS
Overall length 2,140mm
Overall width 770mm
Overall height FZ8: 1,065mm
Fazer8: 1,225mm
Seat height 815mm
Wheelbase 1,460mm
Min. ground clearance 140mm
Wet weight (full fuel tank) FZ8: 211kg / ABS 216kg
Fazer8: 215kg / ABS 220kg
Fuel capacity 17 litres
Oil capacity 3.8 litres

New Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R Race Bike 2011

The all-new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R race bike has been unveiled to the international press at the Nürburgring. The presentation of the new bike comes just before the German round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, which will take place at the Nürburgring race track this weekend.

The new Ninja ZX-10R will mark a fresh start for Kawasaki in the championship. From 2011, the Kawasaki World Superbike Racing Team will receive more means and more support from the mother company in Japan. Since 2009, the Kawasaki Superbike Racing Team have evolved and restructured continuously in order to be in a position to utilize the new bike’s potential to the maximum next season.

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The initial race team bikes themselves will be full factory bikes, built and sent to the team from Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in Japan. The bike is unveiled only now, as Kawasaki starts the European testing trajectory.

Competing in the Superbike World Championship with the all new Ninja ZX-10R will show and expose Kawasaki at the highest level of motorcycle racing. The rules of the championship mean that Kawasaki starts off with and stay within the concept of the production bike which will be available at the local Kawasaki dealership.

Kawasaki is a racing company and the Ninja brand has a solid racing history and pedigree. The new machine will give Kawasaki the possibility to revive the image of being a successful racing company as the company already shows in so many other of motorcycle racing categories within which Kawasaki competes today.

The unveiling of the new Ninja ZX-10R at the Nürburgring was the only chance for people to see the bike close up before next month. The next opportunity to be eye-to-eye with the new Ninja ZX-10R race bike will be the Intermot show in Cologne, starting the 6th of October.

Ducati Launch Monster 796 2011

Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Ducati has appear its aboriginal new archetypal of the season: the 2011 Ducati Monster 796. This mid-range artery bike fills the abandoned amid the entry-level personality of the Monster 696 and the avant-garde alley achievement of the Monster 1100. With a abject amount of $9995, the 796 is a alive best for motorcyclists searching for an agreeable and easy-to-maneuver motorbike that’s ideal for jaunting in-or-around the city.

The adorableness of the Monster band is that the basal architectonics of the bikes, including the chassis, air/oil-cooled V-Twin engine configuration, and glassy minimalist physique panels are aggregate amid models. About a afterpiece attending reveals there are some key differences amid this one and its siblings.

The primary aberration that distinguishes the mid-level Monster is its use of a 4-valve, 803cc V-Twin, identical to the assemblage active in the Hypermotard 796 artery bike. Compared to the added Monsters this engine is in a college accompaniment of tune, employing an 11.1:1 compression arrangement (versus the Monster 696/1100’s 10.7:1 ratio) address of pistons with a altered acme shape. Fuel is accustomed from a 3.8-gallon ammunition catchbasin through 45mm burke bodies, anniversary able with a individual fuel-injector. Exhaust is piped through a 2-1-2 stainless-steel agreement that terminates with accompanying shorty-style under-tail mufflers. Anniversary attack aqueduct is adapted with an oxygen sensor which ensures optimum engine active conditions.

A six-speed manual and a hydraulically-operated APTC clamp ascendancy the engine’s ability through a alternation drive. Furthermore the clamp is bathed aural the engine’s oil accumulation acceptable believability and abbreviation babble as compared to the racing-style ’dry’ claws acclimated on the 1198 Superbike. The clamp aswell incorporates a slipper/back torque attached functionality which helps anticipate the rear caster alternation during downshifts at top rpm.

The engine is cradled in a lipstick-red animate filigree frame. It attaches to a reworked subframe which is accordant with commuter grab handles that are accessible as a Ducati accent ($129). The 796 aswell gets the aforementioned well-crafted single-sided aluminum swingarm as acclimated on the added big-ticket 1100 model.

Honda Revealed CRF450R 2011

Honda hasn’t gotten aggregate it can out of the newest bearing of CRF450R, which is why it fabricated alone baby changes to the open-class motocross bike for 2011. Big Red alien the absolute adapt in 2009 and has been tweaking it anytime since. The fuel-injected motor has little to anguish about adjoin the blow of the class, but advancing to agreement with the anatomy has been accidental for riders of all skill. Honda knows it has a acceptable affair traveling with its bunched design, quick administration and Honda Progressive Steering Damper, but award the appropriate aggregate in the abeyance administration has been difficult, and it’s the top antecedence for ’11.

Our antecedent ride took abode at Jeremy McGrath’s clandestine agronomical in Southern California. This moto haven has an alarming blueprint that is fast, safe and appearance a nice bellow area that aeroembolism hardly to the appropriate – a affection that is generally ailing complete or bare from a lot of tracks. We enlisted the advice of a alpine and angular speedster to advice agitate down the new CRF450R on a able level. Though he’s been dabbling, absolutely successfully, in off-road antagonism for the accomplished several years, Damon Huffman still knows the business of motocross. He put his championship-winning anatomy to use appropriate abroad out at MC’s. Next we hit up the soon-to-be-gone Los Angeles County Raceway (LACR) for a faster blueprint and bigger jumps.

Buell Reborn in Motorcycle Business with 1190RS

While data are acutely dispersed at best, Erik Buell Racing has clearly declared that they will activate assembly of a street-legal sportbike in 2011, alleged the EBR 1190RS. This new American-made apparatus is the change of the Buell 1125RR, a bike which was developed and produced while the above Buell Motor Aggregation was in business beneath the buying of Harley-Davidson.

In a abruptness move at the end of endure year, American cruiser architect Harley appear it would be shutting down Buell. The sportbike aggregation was originally purchased from architect Erik Buell, which he again connected to run, growing it into America’s better and a lot of acknowledged sportbike motorcycle manufacturer. But with the abridgement axis the motorcycle industry upside down, Harley absitively to focus on its aliment and butter, acid all endeavors non-H-D, including Buell.

In the works appropriate up until the actual end was what Buell was calling its Barracuda 2. The backup for the flagship 1125RR, the Barracuda 2 was slated for absolution this year and so far forth in development that active pre-production versions had been logging their final artery afar and a academic columnist addition was in the works. Unfortunately, this never happened, abrogation loyal Buell followers acutely aghast and sportbike enthusiasts in accepted absolutely confused.

DUCATI ANNOUNCES THE 848 EVO SUPERBIKE

PRESS RELEASE

New for 2011, the 848EVO is the year's most significant middleweight sport bike

Cupertino, Calif. (20 July 2010) – Ducati proudly announces today the most powerful middleweight sport bike on the market; the 2011 Ducati 848EVO Superbike.

The new Ducati 848EVO is the pinnacle of sport bike engineering, designed to be the leader in the middleweight class. Weighing only 369 pounds and propelled by 140 horsepower and 72 lb/ft of torque, it is the most powerful motorcycle in its category.

The 848EVO is based upon Ducati's best ever selling middleweight Superbike- the 848. Along with the "EVO" designation comes a significant amount of upgrades based on AMA Pro Racing feedback and consumer demand.

At the heart of the 848EVO is the Testastretta Evoluzione engine, significantly redesigned for a higher power output. All new cylinder heads, pistons, throttle bodies and camshafts combine for a forceful output of 140hp @ 10,500rpm and 72.3 lb/ft of torque @9,750rpm. All of this significant engine performance is wrapped in new black cylinder cases.

In addition to the more powerful engine, the 848EVO's chassis and braking systems have been upgraded. A cross-mounted steering damper has been added for greater control of the steering system, and the welcome addition of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires will ensure maximum grip while delivering every last horsepower to the asphalt.


The 848EVO receives a massive upgrade to the braking system in the form of Brembo Monobloc calipers. These single-piece calipers are machined from solid alloy and achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking. The resulting increase in hydraulic efficiency not only delivers incredible braking power, but also provides an enhanced and precise 'feel' at the brake lever.

All this combines to form the most potent, powerful and lightweight middle class sport bike available; both for the road or race track usage. For 2011, a special "Dark" version will be available; which unlike "Dark" editions of Ducati's past will be a truly black bike from front to rear, giving the motorcycle an aggressive look and attitude.

The Ducati 848EVO Superbike will be available in North American Ducati Dealerships at the end of August, 2010. Impressively, MSRP will remain unchanged from the 2010 848 it replaces: $12,995 for the "Dark" edition, and $13,995 for Ducati Red.

Yamaha Star V Star 250 Review

Unintimidating may not be the sexiest descriptor ever applied to a motorcycle, yet unintimidating is right up the alley for those just starting out on two wheels. An entry-level motorcycle needs to be easy-to-ride, functional and fun. The Yamaha’s V Star 250 pulls off all these feats quite well.

The 250 street bike market isn’t exactly robust these days in the bigger-is-better USofA. Riders not interested in a scooter or dual-sport have few options from the major OEMs. Kawasaki corners the sporty side with its class-dominating Ninja 250R, while Honda offers its Parallel Twin-powered Rebel (the Nighthawk no longer in the rotation). Suzuki delivers two options in its new single-cylinder TU250X (Read our 2009 Suzuki TU250X Review) and the Parallel Twin GZ250.

The V Star 250 is notable as the lone V-Twin 250 from the major players. (Note: Hyosung’s GV250, which we were unable to secure for a comparison, also sports a V-Twin.)

span class="fullpost" >2010 Star V Star 250 Review It packs a little punch with its 249cc engine, but the V Star 250's V-Twin configuration helps it stand out in the 250 class. Formerly known as the Virago 250 (cooler name by the way…), the little V Star’s 249cc engine resides down in the itty-bitty end of the displacement pool of the Yamaha Star Motorcycles lineup.

While the 60-degree V-Twin won’t get mistaken for the big ol’ 1854cc mill powering its Star Raider sibling, it does deliver a more authentic cruiser look than most of its 250 rivals. A single 26mm Mikuni carb feeds fuel to the air-cooled V Star engine, and liberal use of the choke lever, located on the left hand controls, is a must on cold starts. Thumb the electric starter and the 250 manages city streets quite well, once it shakes off its wake-up call. Two-valve heads top cylinders with a 49mm bore by 66mm stroke, the compression ratio an even 10:1.

Dyno runs show a modest peak of 18 horsepower and 13.8 lb-ft of torque. So while the Star ain’t going to win many drag races (see sidebar), it does produce manageable, newbie-friendly power. V Star 250 Lightweight at 327lbs fully-fueled the V Star 250 is quite easy to ride, with a low, inviting 27-inch seat height. 2010 Star V Star 250 Review Acceleration is brisk enough to navigate helter-skelter city traffic, with smooth throttle and fueling ensuring the hamfisted newb won’t get frustrated with herky-jerky inputs. The Star’s little motor can rattle up to 55mph without trouble.

Can-Am Spyder RT-622 Trailer 2010

North America MSRP: starting at $24,999 USD

Pull-behind trailer designed for the Spyder RT

Fully loaded with 622 liters (22 cu.ft) of cargo capacity

Features coil over independent suspension, 12" vehicle matching cast aluminum mag wheels, fully carpeted interior, front and rear lids, gas shocks, integrated vehicle key locks

Utilizes same RT integrated lighting system

The VSS system of the Spyder RT has been calibrated to recognize the trailer in order to maximize vehicle's handling dynamics


Available in 3 color options to match your new Spyder RT - Orbital Blue, Timeless Black, Full Moon Silver

Only trailer on the market that maintains vehicle warranty requirements

Can-Am Spyder RS Roadster 2010

North America MSRP: starting at $16,499 USD

Engine
ROTAX Engine
Manufacturer BRP-Rotax
Type 990 V-Twin
Displacement 998cc (60.90 cu. in.)
Bore 97 mm (3.82 in.)
Stroke 68 mm (2.68 in.)
Cylinder 2
Valves per cylinder DOHC 4
Max output 106 hp @ 8500 RPM (79 kW @ 8500 RPM)
Max torque 77 lb.-ft. @ 6250 RPM (104.3 Nm @ 6250 RPM)
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Ignition type Electronic ignition with dual output coil
Lubrication 5W40 semi-synthetic oil
Exhaust system 2-into-1 with catalytic converter
Cooling Liquid-cooled
Injection Multi-point EFI with 57 mm-diameter throttle bodies

Drive Train
Gear box 5-Speed manual (SM5) with transmission-based reverse
Optional gear box 5-Speed semi-automatic (SE5) with transmission-based reverse
Final drive 28/79 ratio final drive with
Kevlar-reinforced drive belt
Clutch Wet, multi-plate, manual operation through a hydraulic piston
Electric Equipment
Magneto 500 Watts
Starter Electric
Battery Sealed maintenance-free, 12V, 21 Amp
Geometry
Front suspension Double A-Arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel 5.67 in. (145 mm) shocks
Rear suspension Swing-arm with monoshock
Rear suspension travel 5.67 in. (145 mm) with adjustable cam
Chassis type SST Spyder (Surrounding Spar Technology)
Steering DPS (Dynamic Power Steering)

Tires & Wheels
Front tire KR21 165/65R14
Front nominal pressure 13-17 psi (90-117 kPa)
Rear tire KR21 225/50R15
Rear nominal pressure 26-30 psi (179-207 kPa)
Wheel size, front Aluminum 14x5 (355x127)
Wheel size, rear Aluminum 15x7 (381x178)

Brakes
Type Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front braking system 4 piston calipers with 10.2 in. x 0.25 in. (260 mm x 6 mm) discs
Rear braking system Single-piston caliper with 10.2 in. x 0.25 in. (260 mm x 6 mm) disc
EBD Electronic Brake Distribution
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
Parking brake Mechanical, foot actuated to the rear caliper

Safety & Security
VSS Vehicle Stability System
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
TCS Traction Control System
SCS Stability Control System with roll-over mitigation
DPS Dynamic Power Steering
DESS Digitally Encoded Security System

Vehicle Dimensions & Weights
Dry vehicle weight 699 lb. (317 kg)
Front storage capacity 11.62 US gal. (44 l)
Front max load capacity 30 lb. (15.9 kg)
Total vehicle load allowed 440 lb. (200 kg)
Fuel capacity 7.13 US gal. (25 l)
Oil capacity 1.19 US gal. (4.5 l)
Coolant capacity 0.85 US gal. (3.2 l)
GVWR 1,188 lb. (540 kg)
Ground clearance 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Vehicle overall height 45.1 in. (1,145 mm)
Vehicle overall length 105 in. (2,667 mm)
Vehicle overall width 59.3 in. (1,506 mm)
Seat (top) height 29 in. (737 mm)
Wheel base 68 in. (1,727 mm)
Wheel track, front 51.5 in. (1,308 mm)
Type of gas Unleaded, 87 octane minimum

Color Choices
Full Moon Silver
Roadster Red
Quantum Blue
Millennium Yellow
Pearl White (RS-S Special Edition only)

Features
RS RS-S
Sport windshield X X
11.62 US gal. (44 l) front storage X X
Parking brake X X
Digitally Encoded Security System X X
Speedometer X X
Tachometer X X
Electric fuel gauge X X
Dual trip meters X X
Engine temperature X X
Ambient temperature X X
Gear position indicator X X
6-Spoke custom wheel kit o X
Custom white trim seat o X
Spyder rolling travel bag o X
Custom decals NA X
Exclusive pearl white color NA X
Two-year warranty X X

X - Standard Feature on RS
X - Standard Feature on RS-S
o - Optional Feature

Husqvarna TC450

New for 2010: TC 450
New IPD (in–mould plastic decoration) graphics on tank side panels and race number plate
New stronger, more flexible plastics
New 48 mm Kayaba forks
New triple clamps for Kayaba forks
Frame reinforced in the high stress areas
Rear swing arm shortened by 15 mm to improve traction and handling

New rear disc
New radiator connectors and coolant hoses
New high performance water pump for improved cooling system efficiency

Honda Gold Wing GL18HPM Audio 2010

MSRP: Starting at $22,899 Base MSRP

ENGINE
Engine Type 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore and Stroke 74mm x 71mm
Induction Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Valve Train SOHC; two valves per cylinder

DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse
Final Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5 inches travel
Rear Suspension Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with computer-controlled spring
preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel
Front Brake Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers
Rear Brake Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper
Front Tire 130/70R-18
Rear Tire 180/60R-16

DIMENSIONS
Rake 29.15° (Caster Angle)
Trail 109mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase 66.5 inches
Seat Height 29.1 inches
Curb Weight 895 - 928 pounds, depending on option packages selected
Fuel Capacity 6.6 gallons

OTHER
Model ID GL18HPM
Emissions Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA standards.

Available Colors Metallic Red, Metallic Black, Pearl Yellow, Metallic Titanium

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
Three Year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a
Honda Protection Plan.

2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200S

Finally unveiled, world preview of the new and eagerly anticipated Multistrada 1200.

Also new for 2010: new “Corse” livery for the 1198, two new Hypermotard 1000evo models and technical advances in the Monster family.

As is tradition prior to the opening of the EICMA show, Ducati has officially revealed the innovations of its 2010 product range.
Dream bikes, the fruit of Italian ingenuity and creativity, and destined to become new points of reference on the international market, are ready to take the spotlight at EICMA 2009, the 67th edition of the International Motorcycle Exhibition, taking place at the Fiera Internazionale di Milano in Rho, from 10 - 15 November

Before the unveiling of the 2010 line-up, the new Ducati Corse logo was presented to the international press, an evolution of the historic brand in the form of a new graphic, following on from the launch of the new Ducati logo at last year’s EICMA show.

A press conference, eagerly anticipated and rich in content, took place immediately prior to the official opening of the trade show. Gabriele Del Torchio, President of Ducati Motor
Holding, met with representatives of the international media to present the company’s recent sporting and commercial results, confirming the Italian manufacturer’s strength and performance, despite the difficulties that the sector is currently experiencing.

2010 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Destined to those who just approach riding, the new Gladius not only impresses through the way it looks, but with the help of a low seat (only 30.9 inches from the ground) and a fuel-injected, twin plug head engine, which is tuned for low-to-mid range torque.

Production costs were kept as low as possible and that implies a little bit of sacrifice on the weight chapter. For example, the trellis frame is made out of steel instead of aluminum. That brings a significant contribution to the 446 lbs wet weight that doesn’t do the Gladius that much good.

* Engine: 645 cc, 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90 V-Twin
* Bore Stroke: 81.0 mm x 62.6 mm
* Compression Ratio: 11.5 : 1
* Fuel System: Fuel Injection
* Lubrication: Wet sump
* Ignition: Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
* Starter: Electric
* Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
* Primary Drive Ratio: 2.088 (71/34)
* Final Drive Ratio: 3.067 (46/15)

Vespa S150 ie 2010 - Specifications

ENGINE TYPE Single cylinder, four-stroke catalytic LEADER (Low Emission Advanced Engine Range)

CYLINDER CAPACITY 150cc

BORE x STROKE 62.8 mm x 48.6 mm

MAX POWER AT SHAFT 8.9 kw at 8,000 rpm

MAX TORQUE 11.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm

MAX SPEED 59 mph (95 km/h)

FUEL / TANK CAPACITY Unleaded 2.3 gallons (8.6 litres)

GAS MILEAGE 70-75 mpg
DISTRIBUTION Cam head single shaft-SOHC (2 valves)
COOLING SYSTEM Ram air with sound proof cover and integrated SAS (Secondary Air System)
LUBRICATION Wet sump, 1000cc capacity; chain-driven lobe pump; intake and delivery filters
INGINTION Electric
GEARS CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) transformer with torque slave
CLUTCH Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers
CHASSIS Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports
FRONT SUSPENSION Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber
REAR SUSPENSION Helical spring with adjustable four-position preload and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber
FRONT BREAK 200 mm steel disc with hydraulic command
REAR BREAK 110 mm drum with mechanical command
FRONT TIRE Tubeless 110/70-11"
REAR TIRE Tubeless 120/70-10"
LENGTH 70.9" (1801 mm)
WIDTH 29.1" (740 mm)
WHEELBASE 50.4" (1280 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT 30.9" (785 mm)
DRY WEIGHT 243 lbs (110 kg)
TYPE APPROVAL EPA and CARB
AVAILABLE COLORS White/Red, Dragon Red, Taormina Orange, White/Sky Blue, Shiny Black,

Honda CBX 250

Honda is coming up with 250cc motorcycle in India. As per sources Honda has already completed the R&D work and the bike is going to be launched after couple of months probably at the Diwali session. Currently the 250cc bike segment is being ruled by the only bike available- Kawasaki Ninja 250R which was launched recently and it seems like HMSI is not in a mood to miss the opportunity to give competition to this bike to be called as the only competitor of Kawasaki Ninja 250R on Indian roads.

As it is Kawasaki Ninja 250R is not in budget of many bike enthusiasts who are interested in 250cc category and Honda is going to tame that market by offering much cheaper 250cc bike as compared to Ninja, if sources are to be believed Honda is going to price the new bike under Rs.1.5 lacs, which is a very attractive figure for a 250cc milled bike, that too with world class quality & commitment of Honda.

Apart from expected price and expected time of launch it is not known whether the bike will be a naked- sportster version or a fairied version from Honda. Although what ever will be the form of the bike one thing is sure that it will be the performance bike from Honda’s stable and will definitely quench the thirst of performance biking lovers in all ways

Bajaj Pulsar 220 S

Finally Bajaj has launched its Pulsar 220 S the replica of Pulsar 200. The bike looks almost same as Pulsar 200, which was discontinued sometimes back, actually the heart of the bike is same as Pulsar 220 without fairing and the “S” refers to the “street” version of the Pulsar 220 series.

The bike is being criticized by many bike enthusiasts for its looks, which has nothing new to relish, on the other hand the pricing of the bike is kept very prudent by Bajaj, which will definitely attract many towards the new Pulsar 220S

Yamaha YZF 250- R4

Yamaha is going to surprise all of us by launching a 250cc bike on R1 platform at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo if we believe the photograph. To our surprise the bike is called R4 with 250cc engine though ideally it should be R2 or R250 but in any case if it is true that Yamaha is ready to compete (and probably going to win) with Kawasaki in 250cc true sports class, then it really doesn’t matter by what name it is going to be launched, isn’t it?

However Yamaha India have not commented on this but we can expect some surprise as committed earlier by the company’s top officials. Coming to the bike it looks like it is a combination of R1 and R6 and I have a gut feeling that if this bike is ever launched in India it will certainly take lead over Kawasaki Ninja 250R, if priced prudently by Yamaha. What are your opinion guys?

2010 KTM 990 Adventure R SPEC

Engine type Twin cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 999 cc
Bore x stroke 101 x 62.4 mm (3.98 x 2.46")
Performance (homologated) 84,5 kW @ 8750 rpm
Max. torque 100 Nm @ 6750 rpm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Starter/Battery E-Starter / 12 V 11.2 Ah
Transmission 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Fuel Mixture Generation Keihin electronic fuel injection
Control 4 V/DOHC
Lubrication Pressure lubrication
Engine lubrication Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Primary drive 35:67
Final drive 16:42
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Motor Management Keihin EMS
Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Subframe Aluminium
Handlebar Aluminium, Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87"), tapered
Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")
Rear suspension WP mono shock PDS with hydr. spring preload
Suspension travel front/rear 265/265 mm (10.43/10.43")
Front brake 2 x Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 300 mm (11.81")
Rear brake Brembo two piston, floating caliper, floating brake disc Ø 240 mm (9.45")
Rims, front/rear 2.15 x 21"; 4.25 x 18"
Tires, front/rear 90/90-21"; 150/70 R 18
Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16"
Main silencer Twin stainless steel silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Steering head angle 63.4°
Trail 119 mm (4.69")
Wheel base 1570 ± 10 mm (61.81 ± 0.39")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 316 mm (12.44")
Seat height 915 mm (36.02")
Tank capacity approx. 19,5 Liters/4 litres reserve (5.81/1.06 gal)
Weight (dry) approx. 207 kg (456.34 lbs)