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2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon

2011-01-09T05:29:00.000-08:00

2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon

The Diavel Carbon embodies the true nature of the Diavel concept, where performance combines with style to celebrate Italian engineering at its best. Lightweight composites and milled aluminium components meld the two worlds of sport and style with features that are both visually beautiful and functionally high-performance.

Hard to be seen, easy to be noticed.Even when disappearing in a split second, everyone will always be captivated. This is the magic of Diavel.

The design sets new standards in beauty, innovation and sophistication, while outstanding agility and handling are encased within a muscular body which moves with 162 hp. Its astonishing power can be managed in three different Riding Modes and with the assurance of the Ducati Safety Pack (ABS + Ducati Traction Control). Ducati has created something truly magic.

It will be called "DIAVEL" and will arrive at the new Ducati EICMA dream

Preceded by rumors, photos stolen and a lot of waiting, we received word is final. EICMA, the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milano at Rho-November 2 to 7, will mark the first official appearance in public for the new Ducati.

Livery and specifications are defined and Ducati is ready to make his dream a reality. While waiting for the official presentation of Ducati also comes the anticipation of the name of this great news that, inspired by an expression in the dialect of Bologna, will be called "DIAVEL", or "devil."

A name that has its own particular history that stems from an incident that occurred during the development of the bike.

In fact, once set up the first prototype, with all the technical staff around the new creature "made in Borgo Panigale," a sentence in the dialect of Bologna said the original lines of the bike and winning, "ignurant comm 'to diavel!" Which, bringing the statement in Italian, it would sound "is as bad as the devil."

From that moment, "DIAVEL" became the name of "inside" the bike, to replace the internal code of the project. The decision to keep it for the production was, as you can imagine, a logical consequence.

Genesis similar to this, even if we are talking about almost 20 years ago, characterized another icon Ducati, the Monster, whose name was inspired by the now famous statement, also in the dialect of Bologna, "is just the 'n monster! "or" is just a monster. "

As for Monster, the name DIAVEL then becomes the expression of that unique, passionate, further characterized by high technology and a unique design distinguishes every Ducati motorcycle produced.

At the same time it is also easy to see what this new bike and, while bound to tradition Ducati, destined to mark an important new chapter in respect of the aesthetic and performance.

The new Ducati DIAVEL be extremely accurate in every detail, carved in every muscle, comfortable and innovative. As in any real Ducati, the performance will play a very important role. Torque, power and dynamic behavior will be a new benchmark, thanks to the Testastretta engine 11 ° - the same as the Multistrada 1200 - and weighs only 207 kg dry, which promises superbike acceleration and speed and agility to change direction .

A relaxed riding position, the suspension comfort and safety are guaranteed by the ABS, traction control and standard riding mode, will satisfy even those riders who love to drive in peace, enjoying the street, landscape and all the characteristics of This new dream Ducati.

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2011 Honda New Mid Concept

2010-12-29T10:38:00.000-08:00

2011 Honda New Mid Concept

The Ultimate Travel Tool revealed at EICMA 2010

The New Mid Concept has been revealed today at Honda Press Conference at EICMA 2010, the International Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy.

Honda New Mid Concept reinvents the way we look at two wheeled travel. This concept combines innovative thinking and new technology to create a multi discipline machine.

Taking the spirit of a sports motorcycle and the comfort of a scooter into a totally new format, the New Mid Concept will offer the energetic riding sensation of a motorcycle but with the ease and convenience of a scooter. This sector shattering combination of features creates a bike that is both visually dynamic and enjoyable to ride.

The latest engine technology has been coupled with the advanced Dual Clutch Transmission technology up to now exclusively offered on the VFR1200F. Now Honda has committed to offer this technology to more of our customers, as it challenges decades of motorcycling convention and gives riders a unique sensation of seamless gear shifts.

Dual Clutch Transmission will give the rider the option of experiencing a pure riding experience, indulging in the thrill of the winding roads, or riding with ease when weaving through city traffic. In addition to giving a dynamic riding experience, this new transmission can also deliver fuel efficiency better than a conventional manual gearbox.

The foot-forward position will provide comfort for the rider and offer additional protection from weather.

The newly designed 17 inch wheels with PRO-LINK rear suspension add to the motorcycle look and enhance high speed stability and maneuverability with the optimum size radial tyres giving a sporty ride. The front fairing air vents coupled with the larger wheels will deliver greater stability when riding at higher speeds.

The New Mid Concept from Honda – challenging the way we travel.

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2011 Honda V4 Crosstourer Concept

2010-12-29T10:37:00.000-08:00

2011 Honda V4 Crosstourer Concept

World’s First V4 Adventure Tourer Revealed at EICMA 2010, Milan

Honda has revealed the V4 Crosstourer Concept, the world’s first V4 Adventure Tourer motorcycle at EICMA 2010, an International Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy.

Sharing the phenomenal V4 engine and the revolutionary Dual Clutch Transimission with the VFR1200F, the V4 Crosstourer Concept will deliver all the fun and excitement of a road sports bike; but with the comfortable upright riding position and manoeuvrability of an adventure machine.

The VFR1200F was the first model to utilise the new iconic V4 engine that signified the beginning of the new era in Honda’s engine line-up. The V4 Crosstourer Concept will utilise the same engine as the Road Sport category VFR to bring the benefits of this world-beating engine to a new type of customer. This will be the first time an Adventure Tourer bike has been fitted with a compact and powerful four cylinder V-engine unit.

The riding experience will be further enhanced with the V4 Crosstourer Concept being developed with the revolutionary Dual Clutch Transmission that gives seamless gear changes for a sport riding feel. The new bike is the second Honda to be fitted with this innovative transmission system after the VFR1200F and it is the first time this award-winning technology has been seen in this category.

Honda has always strived to bring innovative designs and innovative technology to our motorcycle customers. As a company famed for challenging conventional motorcycle thinking, Honda is committed to producing bikes which fulfil the needs and desires of our customers.

Together with 800cc Crossrunner also revealed at EICMA, the V4 Crosstourer concept expands Honda’s state-of-the-art V4 model line-up.

V4 Crosstourer Concept
World’s First V4 Adventure Tourer Revealed at EICMA 2010, Milan

MILAN, Italy, November 2, 2010 - Honda has revealed the V4 Crosstourer Concept, the world’s first V4 Adventure Tourer motorcycle at EICMA 2010, an International Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy.

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2010 BMW Concept 6

2010-12-29T10:32:00.001-08:00

2010 BMW Concept 6

Fascination, Supremacy and Riding Comfort with Six Cylinders.

Munich. Six-cylinder power units have always had particular appeal, offering not only supreme smoothness and refinement, but also superior power and performance as well as a truly emotional driving – or, in this case, riding – experience. A further point is that the typical sound of a straight-six almost like a turbine is absolutely incomparable, with straight-six power units at BMW having stood for fascinating engine technology in BMW cars for more than seven decades.

Looking at motorcycles, inventive engineers have also tried time and again to offer the enthusiast the thrilling concept of a straight-six power unit. But while a few engines in straight-six configuration have indeed been fitted in motorcycles both lengthwise and crosswise, the straight-six has never really made a genuine breakthrough neither on production models nor in motorcycle racing.

Depending on the way the engine was fitted, six cylinders in-line inevitably made the engine either very long or very wide, creating disadvantages in terms of the running gear, weight distribution, and the centre of gravity. A further drawback was much higher engine weight usually setting off the benefits of extra engine power.

The BMW Concept 6 now proves that a straight-six, benefiting from the most advanced construction and production technology, may offer not only unique prestige, but also a supreme standard of riding dynamics.

The new BMW straight-six will further expand the K-Series in the foreseeable future. The first model to be introduced will be an innovative and luxurious BMW touring machine. Reflecting the tradition of the BMW K-Series, this will of course be a genuine top-of-the-line product.

Highly compact and dynamic six-cylinder.

The starting point for this dynamic introduction of the straight-six in the new Concept 6 from BMW Motorrad is of course the extremely compact form and configuration of the engine. The power unit is approximately 100 mm or 4" slimmer than all former straight-six production engines and only a bit wider than a large-capacity straight-four with conventional technology.

The reduction in width is achieved in particular by the slightly over-square bore: stroke ratio with relatively long stroke and very small gaps between cylinders. To achieve this very compact configuration with minimum width, the electrical ancillaries and their drive components are positioned behind the crankshaft in the open space above the transmission.

High-tech lightweight construction in all areas serves to make the power unit relatively light from the outset, important components in this context being the two hollow-drilled camshafts and the very light connecting rods. The perfect compensation of masses ensured by the configuration and layout of the engine avoids the need for a balance shaft and its drive elements on the new straight-six, which again means lower weight and enhanced running smoothness.

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2011 BMW Concept C

2010-12-29T10:29:00.000-08:00

2011 BMW Concept C

BMW Concept C. The scooter of the future made by BMW Motorrad.

Munich. Recent years have seen radical changes in the world of individual mobility, specifically in the conurbations, and the number of registrations has rocketed for virtually all individual transport concepts. However, the space available to traffic has not grown to the same extent, so individual mobility must come to terms with the new circumstances.

Against this background, BMW Motorrad will be expanding its present motorcycle adventure world to include the big scooter. This new product segment will first give rise to two innovative premium scooters with internal combustion engines. The differing characteristics of this concept will appeal to a broad target group. In addition, some thought is being given to a future alternative drive with electric motor.

BMW Motorrad will be combining in these scooters the outstanding handling of the motorcycle with the particular agility and conceptual comfort of the scooter for the maximum experience of dynamic riding – a big scooter made by
BMW Motorrad. There are plans to manufacture these future production vehicles at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin.

BMW Motorrad is continuing its strategy of strong and sustainable growth and so will be intensifying its traditional work in the enduro, touring, and sport touring fields. Following its successful entry to the super sport segment, BMW Motorrad will now be expanding its range yet again to include a highly promising business line.

This path leads straight to the big scooter segment. These high displacement vehicles with dynamic handling characteristics have gained considerable popularity all over the world. Moreover, they present an interesting alternative to returnees who up to now were undecided about motorcycles after long periods of abstinence.

BMW Concept C. New dimension in the field of big scooters.

New ideas and concepts on the subject of two-wheeled mobility are a decades old tradition at BMW Motorrad. Countless times, concept studies and drafts have been presented that reflect the power of innovation and future orientation of BMW Motorrad.

With its Concept C study, BMW Motorrad is yet again embarking on a new path and demonstrating a fascinating mobility option for the future. Here, C stands for “commuter”. Particularly in view of the traffic development in urban areas, it presents the prospect of an innovative, sporty big scooter for the future premium segment.

As usual at BMW Motorrad, there is more to this study than just an attempt to present a big scooter for the highest demands. Rather, the designers and engineers of BMW Motorrad focused above all on the emotive component in addition to the technical function and quality – and the thrill from the very first moment on.

BMW Concept C. Emotion, dynamic handling, and function in the design.

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2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X

2010-12-23T22:22:00.001-08:00

2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X

The XR1200X is Harley-Davidson® Sportster performance honed to its finest edge. Equipped with fully-adjustable Showa® front and rear suspension components, the 2011 XR1200X can be dialed in to match rider weight, riding style and road conditions. The XR1200X combines this premium suspension with enhanced front brakes and the responsive punch of a high-compression, 1200cc Evolution® V-Twin engine in a dynamic, street-performance motorcycle.

With a tank and tail section designed to evoke the legendary Harley-Davidson XR750 - the king of the gritty American flat-track scene - the XR1200X puts its mechanical character on display. Wide flat-track bars and rearset footpegs position an assertive rider for active control. The XR1200X has a blacked-out powertrain and exhaust, revised tank graphics, and black wheels with an orange rim pinstripe.

Harley-Davidson XR1200X model Highlights

• Isolation-mounted XL Evolution® 1200 cc
V-Twin engine with black powder-coated finish
features downdraft Electronic Sequential Port
Fuel Injection (ESPFI), high-performance
camshafts, precision oil-cooled cylinder heads
and a large-capacity oil cooler
• Upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight-shot
exhaust system with satin black finish
• Cast aluminum swingarm
• Showa® fully adjustable rear shock absorbers
and Showa® big piston front forks
• Nissin® dual front brakes feature 292mm
full-floating rotors and four-piston calipers
• Wide, low-rise handlebar

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2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow

2010-12-23T22:19:00.000-08:00

2011 Harley-Davidson XL 883L Sportster 883 SuperLow

The SuperLow™ is easy to own and fun to ride. Balanced and responsive handling help rider and machine glide through corners with smooth confidence. The combination of wheel size, radial tires and front-end geometry contribute to outstanding maneuverability. The final drive ratio is matched to the rear wheel size to provide smooth acceleration. Generous rear-suspension travel, a deeply cushioned seat and easy-reach handlebar offer outstanding comfort. A low seat height, the broad V-Twin powerband and clean styling complete a package that will make the SuperLow appealing to many riders.

The new Harley-Davidson SuperLow model reintroduces the pure pleasure of motorcycling. Balanced and responsive handling help rider and machine glide through corners with smooth confidence. A low seat height, the broad V-Twin powerband and clean styling complete an appealing package. The SuperLow is an open invitation to get out and ride.

Comfort is a key aspect of the SuperLow experience. A new solo seat with a deep, bucket shape and soft filler offers good support. The shape of the seat and its 25.5-inch height make it possible for many riders to put feet securely on the ground when the bike is at rest. A new handlebar is shaped to provide a natural arm position. Dual coil-over rear shocks offer 2.5 inches of wheel travel for a smooth ride.

Several interdependent technical elements play a role in the particular vehicle dynamics Harley-Davidson engineers sought to achieve in the SuperLow model. Changes made to tire size and a new front fork angle give the SuperLow 5.7 inches of trail for outstanding steering feel and feedback to the rider.

"In engineering the tire-and-wheel design and steering geometry for the SuperLow, the team applied lessons learned in the development of the XR1200X, which result in similarly significant gains in maneuverability," said Jim Hofmann, General Manager, Motorcycle Product Planning. "The SuperLow is of course a very different motorcycle from the XR1200X, with a different mission, but the theme of achieving a precise balance of steering geometry, tire profile and construction, and suspension tuning is the same and equally successful. It takes just one ride on the SuperLow to believe it."

The 18-inch-diameter front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel are fitted with Michelin® Scorcher® 11 radial tires. The profile, tread pattern and construction of these tires were developed specifically to enhance the handling of the SuperLow model. The new wheel-and-tire combination significantly reduces mass and inertia front and rear, which when combined with the tire design, improves steering response, and reduces steering effort.

Its low-profile radial tires, solo seat and long fuel tank shape give the SuperLow an appealing new stance that's wide and low. With an MSRP starting at $7,999USD in Vivid Black, the SuperLow is the lowest-priced model in the 2011 Harley-Davidson line. The SuperLow is also available in Cool Blue Pearl, as well as Merlot Sunglo/Vivid Black and Birch White/Sedona Orange two-tone paint.

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2009 Vespa GTV 250 ie Sidecar

2010-03-26T13:45:00.001-07:00

2009 Vespa GTV 250 ie Sidecar

(translated from Italian to English)

The romantico taste of the travel returns to live in concept the Vespa sidecar. A declined only style in the state of the art of the Vespa technology.

Vespa introduces GTV Sidecar, a prototype that evokes atmosphere of the 1950's.

The travel returns to assume romantiche shadings and the spirit vintage of Vespa finds ulterior expression in this special preparation.

Vespa boasts a special tradition uses in it of the sidecar.

The first one sidecar in fact launched them in 1948, coupled to Vespa 125, been born own in that year; it was quickly growing of interest for this detail vehicle thus to catch up in the same years the world of the competitions (memorable the enterprise of Salvetti that caught up with its Vespa 125 Sidecar the step of the Aprica to 1.181 meters facing sometimes 20 cm of snow not struck and peaks of slope of 10%).

In first 50 years 'the sidecar it finds I use also in the common use satisfying the need of mobility to accessible price. “Carrozzino” it was produced from Piaggio till 1965 and was adaptable on all the commercialized models.

Still today a world of estimative of this detail tipologia of vehicle exists. Vespa GTV Sidecar returns to make to live again in this prototype the pleasure of the experience of a travel in sidecar and the image vintage, joined to the state of the art of the technology of Vespa of today.

Motor 250 4 stroke, 4 valves, water cooling, injection electronic, system refraining to disc on the two wheels, Vespa GTV IE represents the spirit vintage of a brand that it has known to at best become icona of the Italian style in the world taking advantage of a technology that characterizes Vespa in 21st century.

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2009 BMW S1000RR Prototype

2010-02-17T03:54:00.001-08:00

2009 BMW S1000RR Prototype

BMW MOTORRAD MEDIA TALK 2008 - PICTURES OF PROTOTYPE RACE BIKE BMW S 1000 RR
04/16/2008

Race bike prototype of the BMW S 1000 RR.

The BMW S1000RR is a super bike manufactured by BMW Motorrad to contend in the 2009 Superbike World Championship.[1] It was introduced in Munich on 16 April, 2008 for the 2009 model year[2] and is powered by a 1,000 cc (61 cu in) inline-4 engine.

The BMW will only produce 1000 production models in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements. It will feature traction control and is targeted to weigh 190 kg (419 lb) and produce 190 bhp (142 kW). The S1000RR is unlikely to be in dealers until early 2010.[1] While BMW has yet to set the price for the production bike, it is aiming to keep it competitive with Japanese super bikes.

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2006 BMW K1200R Naked

2010-02-17T03:52:00.000-08:00

2006 BMW K1200R Naked

The secret was out on September 20th, 2004:

A well kept secret! German motorcycle manufacturer, BMW Motorrad, briefly displayed their latest naked motorcycle, the BMW K1200R ! Based on the new K1200S, this replacement of the popular R1150R will be available mid next year. The K1200R was only shown for 30 minutes and then withdrawn from the show. It will not be shown to the public.

BMW has shown the new K1200R to the motorcycle press assembled in Munich at Intermot. A naked version utilizing the same engine, frame and suspension technology as the recently introduced K1200S

the new roadster is expected to have more than 160 horsepower and weigh less than 500 pounds dry. Don't expect to see the K1200R available as a production machine in the U.S. until the latter part of 2005, as a 2006 model.

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2005 Bimota DB5 Prototype

2010-02-15T11:37:00.000-08:00

2005 Bimota DB5 Prototype

The first glimpses of the prototypes for Bimota's latest motorcycle development project, the DB5, have been seen powering around the back streets of the companies home town Rimini, Italy.

The feedback coming from the factory is that the handling of the bike has already proven to be superb and in perfect balance with the DB5's available power, generated by the Ducati 992cc engine.

The DB5 project, the first new model by the famous Italian brand after slightly more than four years and initially presented at Munich Intermot in late 2004, is set to continue the great heritage of Bimota road bikes. The company's goal is to create machines that deliver the right feeling by generating superior power and delivering advanced performance for the normal rider, who wants to experience the total motorcycle concept.

There has been no word on a finalized date for production start or market launch of the DB5 yet, although earlier reports from Rimini project this to happen some time in 2005.

Update:

Powered by a Ducati 1000 DS air cooled engine, this new model presents several details which only a Bimota can boast: tubular steel trellis frame with machined plates in aircraft alloy, a hitherto unseen tubular composite swing arm, and fully adjustable Öhlins suspension.

The styling by Sergio Robbiano, enhances the aggressiveness of the DB5 by leaving most of the mechanical parts in view.

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2004 Benelli TNT Naked Bike

2010-02-15T11:36:00.001-08:00

2004 Benelli TNT Naked Bike

Benelli has released these images of its upcoming naked model, known as the TNT. Displacing 1130cc, the TNT will use a version of the existing three-cylinder superbike motor found in the Tre. It is rumored to produce 140 horsepower at the crank (roughly 120 at the rear wheel). It should be tuned for huge torque, and is another bike that evidences a trend towards larger displacement nakeds, both from Europe and the Japanese.

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2009 Aprilia FV2 1200 Concept

2010-02-15T11:33:00.000-08:00

2009 Aprilia FV2 1200 Concept

The Aprilia FV2 1200 is a concentration of technical innovation, a blend of technology, performance, and pure adrenaline. This amazing concept bike embodies the sum total of Aprilia's current technical know-how and points in the direction that technical development is likely to take at Noale in the next few years.

APRILIA FV2 1200

2007 was the twentieth anniversary of Aprilia's first GP win and a year in which another four world championships were won. This extraordinary achievement is a repeat of Aprilia's 2006 success story and takes the total of Aprilia's world championship titles to an amazing 31.

What better technical and sporting heritage could there be behind the Aprilia FV2 1200 concept bike? The FV2 1200 embodies the latest Aprilia technology and reveals the direction likely to be taken by technical and stylistic development at Aprilia in the near future.

The heart of the FV2 1200 is Aprilia's mighty, 1200 cc, 90° V twin, a power plant that confirms Aprilia's determination to develop high capacity, high technology engines using in-house skills and competence.

The minimalist bodywork of the FV2 1200 creates a stunning preponderance of volume towards the front of the bike. The result is a revolutionary, courageous and futuristic look that is destined to form the solid basis for the evolution of Aprilia motorcycle styling.

The engine also fulfils a structural role, and acts as the starting point for the backbone of the motorcycle, a carbon fibre, load bearing frame with integrated filter box. The seat is supported by an aluminium beam and by two carbon fibre struts that extend into the tail and around the rear light cluster. The parallelogram front suspension is based on the system already tried and tested on Aprilia's 250 cc GP racers.

These futuristic solutions have led to an amazing weight reduction (the FV2 1200 weighs under 160 kg) and an extremely compact size. The extraordinary agility that has always typified Aprilia motorcycles therefore finds its utmost expression in the FV2 1200.

The 1200 cc V twin engine is liquid cooled and boast a ride-by-wire control system. Traction control, a latest generation ABS system and electronic suspension management are also provided to let you ride at your performance peak while maintaining complete control over the bike.

The Aprilia FV2 1200's dashboard incorporates a multi-functional instrument cluster that can be interfaced not only with the bike's own CAN line but with a PC too, making it possible to download telemetric data for personal performance evaluations, reconfigure the information shown on the matrix display, load new mappings from the internet, display itineraries, and integrate GPRS and GSM modules for mobile phone connectivity.

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2009 BMW Lo Rider Concept

2010-02-02T00:00:00.000-08:00

2009 BMW Lo Rider Concept

The BMW Lo Rider – sporty, purist roadster study with an individually
variable design.

Purist, powerful, unfaired and reduced to the absolute essentials – these
few words provide an incomplete description of the BMW Lo Rider, the new
concept study by BMW Motorrad. At fi rst sight, the focus would seem to be
on the creation of a roadster with a muscular appearance, openly displayed
technology and powerful fl at twin engine for pure emotion and maximum
motorcycling fun. But behind all this is in fact a completely new custom
concept.

The bike’s low weight, the powerful and high-torque fl at twin engine and
high-quality chassis technology give it a high level of sporty riding dynamics,
while the lowered chassis and the relaxed yet active seating position with the
broad handlebars are more of a loan from cruisers and naked bikes.

The concept is such that, for the fi rst time, the customer can be involved
in the design of the BMW Lo Rider to an extent which goes beyond what
has previously been possible to date. Numerous options including different
exhaust systems, seats, headlamp units and paint fi nish variations allow for
a level of customisation which is far greater than the familiar individualisation
by means of special equipment features and accessories. This means that
the entire character of the vehicle can be adapted to the customer’s individual
taste: the customer can take full pleasure in assembling a machine just as he
wants it – from a cool cruiser to an aggressive muscle bike.

• Combines current technology with modern and classic stylistic elements.
• Design elements can be individually combined by the customer.
• Raised or lowered exhaust system, as preferred.
• Seat for one or two as preferred, or aluminium perch seat.
• Headlamp unit in classic shape or in streetfi ghter style, as preferred.
• Fuel tank with or without aluminium trim, as preferred.
• Four paint fi nishes for the fuel tank.
• Three paint fi nishes for the engine casing.
• Front and rear wheel wings fi nished either in black or chrome, as preferred.

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2010 BMW Concept 6

2010-02-01T23:56:00.000-08:00

2010 BMW Concept 6

Fascination, Supremacy and Riding Comfort with Six Cylinders.

technology in BMW cars for more than seven decades.

Highly compact and dynamic six-cylinder.

In its layout, the straight-six featured in the Concept 6 follows the well-known straight-four in the K 1300 model series, again coming with cylinders tilted to the front by 55o. This ensures not only a low centre of gravity, but also very good weight balance as an element essential above all under sporting conditions for precise feeling and clear feedback from the front. A further advantage is that the tilted engine provides extra space for the aerodynamically positioned intake manifold directly above the engine and allows ideal configuration of the frame profiles following the flow of power.

The straight-six featured in the BMW Motorrad Concept 6 comes with dry sump lubrication. Apart from greater reliability even under extreme conditions, dry sump technology serves to keep the crankcase particularly low and flat, with the engine being fitted lower down and masses concentrated around the centre of gravity. Doing without an oil sump, the engine may be positioned far lower than on a conventional layout.

The oil reservoir is provided by an oil tank integrated at the rear of the engine block. This avoids the need for a separate tank, again helping to make the entire power unit more compact and reduce weight to a minimum.

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2007 Aprilia Mana X

2010-02-01T23:53:00.000-08:00

2007 Aprilia Mana X

APRILIA MANA X APRILIA EXPLORES THE AUTOMATIC CONCEPT OF MOTION AND LANDS TO MANA X, SOPHISTICATED, YOUNG EVOLUTION AND TRASGRESSIVA OF REVOLUTIONARY NAKED 850.

In the 2007 Aprilia an innovative and thus revolutionary plan has launch with Mana 850 to change the same habits of the motorcyclists. Aprilia Mana is not a simple motorcycle, but much motion in a revolutionary Sportgear change, managed electronically, is in a position to offering an only pleasure of guide. Thanks to the three mappings for the management Autodrive of the transmission, or using the sequenziale change to seven gears, Mana offers always to the just brilliance in every situation always obtaining the maximum yield from bicylindrical 850 cc.

Aprilia Mana represents the maximum dell ? technological evolution applied to a motion and already available for all; a challenge that only the spirit of Aprilia, voted all innovation and technological evolution, is successful to face and to win. Now, with concept the Mana X, Aprilia the concept of " easy divertimento" widens that it is to the base of this revolutionary plan. Mana X extends and synthetizes, the only values of the Mana plan. Maintaining like bench marks bicylindrical diamond 850 cc to V of 90°, the revolutionary Sportgear change to management electronic and the chassis, Mana X represents not only one evolution rather but the declination than one of the multiple possibilities of expansion of the topic of the automatic motion.

Mana X is one concept that it more delineates the advanced synthesis of the Aprilia knowledge and leaves to catch a glimpse of the wide horizon of potentiality of development and evolution that the Mana plan door in itself.

Mana X confirmation name conquered from the naked version. Nothing raises of the clutch, all is managed electronically, leaving the single pilot the pleasure to guide. Concept Mana X estremizza i principles of versatilità, ease of handling and pleasure of guide, in a motion that, characterized from the revolutionary change sportgear, addresses absolutely young, dynamic a public of motorcyclists, naturally carried to reward originality and trasgressione.

Mana X is one motion that escapes every predefined category, not comparabile to others of for style, of for performance, placing itself as objective last the maximum pleasure of the motorcyclist. The layout completely new, the totally unknown posterior suspension, the tires is of generous section, Mana X emphasizes indispensable, the necessary one, and represents nearly the negation of the design commonly meant. In this concept to an essential spirit in which every stilistica and progettuale choice has as objective the semplicità of approach and of I use.

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2009 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750

2010-01-15T23:43:00.000-08:00

2009 Aprilia Dorsoduro 750

THE UNIQUE AND DISTINCTIVE DORSODURO 750 APPLIES APRILIA'S VAST RACING EXPERIENCE TO JUST ONE MISSION: TO OFFER PURE RIDING ENJOYMENT. 92 HP AND EXCLUSIVE TRI-MAP RIDE-BY-WIRE TECHNOLOGY MEAN THAT THIS LIGHTWEIGHT AND POWERFUL MOTORCYCLE CAN SATISFY EVEN THE MOST EXPERT RIDERS IN SEARCH OF A STATE-OF-THE-ART MOTORCYCLE. NOW THE DORSODURO 750 IS AVAILABLE WITH ABS TOO!

APRILIA DORSODURO 750

Developed in close collaboration with Aprilia Racing (the department of Aprilia responsible for thirty-seven world titles), the Dorsoduro 750 combines the best technology from the worlds of supersports and racing supermotards. The result is a distillation of performance and technology, a special, extreme, and elite motorcycle that is capable of elevating its rider to motorcycling excellence.

The lightweight, agile, and powerful Dorsoduro 750 is driven by a new generation of engine incorporating the most advanced technical solutions found on any bike of its kind. Thanks to advanced electronic engine management, Aprilia's compact 90° V twin delivers superb performance, well beyond the reach of its rivals. Specific power is 122.6 HP/litre and maximum torque is 82 Nm at only 4,500 rpm.

As you would expect from Aprilia, the chassis is unique in the supermotard segment. Having achieved amazing results on the super-specialist SXV, Aprilia's mixed trellis and aluminium frame is now one of the most distinctive features of the Dorsoduro, giving it the sort of directional control, responsiveness and precision the competition cannot hope to achieve.

Despite its essential design, the Aprilia Dorsoduro boasts the highest level of components, technical equipment and finish. Four piston radial calipers, wave discs, a hydraulic wet clutch, adjustable front and rear suspension, Tri-Map ride-by-wire engine management and a Matrix instrument display with on-board computer are just some of the many items that make the Dorsoduro unique.

Let's look at the features of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 in greater detail:

" 90° V twin engine with four-valve heads, double overhead cam and liquid cooling;
" tri-Map second generation ride-by-wire technology;
" electronic fuel injection with the latest generation injectors;
" mixed gear and chain timing drive;
" modular steel trellis and aluminium alloy frame for extremely light weight and high torsional rigidity;
" aluminium alloy swingarm with laterally offset monoshock;
" fully adjustable 43 mm upside down fork;
" radial front brake calipers combined with 320 mm wave discs
" also available in a restricted 25 kW version
" latest generation Continental two channel ABS

DESIGN: CONCEIVED TO THRILL

The minimal and aggressive bodywork of the Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 adds the perfect finishing touches to the advanced motorcycle technology that forms the basis of its design. The Dorsoduro 750 is built around the rider. That is why, on this radical, daring and sporting machine everything contributes effectively to maximum riding pleasure. Plastic body panels have been reduced to a minimum for this very reason. As with top competition machines, anything that does not improve performance has been eliminated. Only the place for a number has been left to emphasis the bike's close ties with the world of racing.

The middle of the bike, the area most important to rider movement under competitive riding conditions, shows just how compact this design really is. The Aprilia Dorsoduro 750 is incredibly slender and agile and enters into instant symbiosis with its rider. Only a few metres on this amazing machine are enough to feel completely at one with it. Aprilia's design team have achieved this impressive result by giving the Dorsoduro a long, flat seat, derived directly from the world of racing, allowing the rider to find the most effective position at all times.

The sleek, compact tail houses a twinned exhaust, a solution that not only gives the bike a mean, aggressive look but also achieves perfect symmetry and ideal weight distribution. The hand guards are derived from those of the SXV supermotard and, despite their streamlined look, offer effective protection against accidental impacts with the control levers.

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2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 Concept

2010-01-15T23:39:00.000-08:00

2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 Concept

WITH ITS EASY RIDE, AGILITY AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, THE 2009 APRILIA SHIVER 750 HAS CONFIRMED ITS REPUTATION AS THE BEST EQUIPPED MOTORCYCLE IN ITS CLASS. NOW WITH ABS, THIS NAKED IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING AN EXCITING RIDE FEW OTHER BIKES CAN RIVAL.

APRILIA SHIVER 750
Introduced in 2007, the Aprilia Shiver 750 gained instant acclaim from the media and the motorcycling public for its unique characteristics. Here was the naked we had all been waiting for.

From everyday use to a trip along mountain passes or use on the racetrack, the Aprilia Shiver 750 is completely at home in any situation, guaranteeing pure riding pleasure at all times.

Light, agile and powerful, it has a latest generation engine and the most advanced technical features in its class. The 90° V2 produced entirely in-house by Aprilia is extremely compact. Above all, thanks to the advanced electronic management, it can deliver a level of power comparable to four cylinder engines in the same class, but with much more favourable torque at low revs for an efficient and pleasing ride even on everyday routes. True to the Aprilia tradition, the chassis simply has no rivals in its class. The mixed steel trellis and aluminium side plate frame provides standard setting rigidity. All this makes the bike extremely compact and the perfect ride for beginner and expert alike.

The lightness of the Aprilia Shiver 750 also satisfies the most canny motorcyclist. Its manoeuvrability and engine performance enable the bike to accompany its owner from his first few metres on two wheels up to his complete motorcycling maturity.

The main characteristics of the Aprilia Shiver 750 are:

" 90° V2 engine with four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft and liquid cooling
" Ride-by-wire electronic throttle technology with 3 different mappings (Sport, Touring and Rain);
" Electronic fuel injection with latest generation injectors;
" Mixed gear and chain valve timing;
" Modular steel trellis and aluminium side plate frame for high torsional rigidity;
" Aluminium swingarm with reinforcement truss and lateral shock absorber;
" 43 mm upside down fork;
" Racing brakes with radial caliper at front;
" Latest generation two channel ABS (ABS version only)

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2009 Aprilia FV2 1200 Concept

2010-01-15T23:34:00.000-08:00

2009 Aprilia FV2 1200 Concept

APRILIA FV2 1200

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2010 KTM 990 Super Duke R

2009-12-26T02:24:00.000-08:00

2010 KTM 990 Super Duke R

The 990 Super Duke R has to be the hottest bike available manufactured in series. In this case, the KTM engineers did their utmost to develop a “machine” that would exploit to the fullest every last inch of leeway in road traffic certification: Fully adjustable 48 WP forks, ultralight mono-seat tail section, chromium molybdenum tubular trellis frame weighing a mere 9 kg as well as an additional steering damper for extreme circuit times. Out of the rut and into the race.

2010 KTM 990 Super Duke R - Specifications
MSRP: See Dealer

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) 97 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max. torque 102 Nm @ 8000 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 with 2 Eaton pumps
Engine lubrication Motorex, fully synthetic, SAE 10W-50
Primary drive 67:35
Final drive 16:38
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Motor Management Keihin EMS

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2010 KTM 1190 RC8

2009-12-26T02:21:00.000-08:00

2010 KTM 1190 RC8

Sharper and lighter than anything that calls itself competition: 120 Nm torque, 155 HP at 10,000 rpm and withs less than 200 kilos fully tanked.

Nonetheless, thanks to innovative solutions and meticulous detail work, we've achieved unsurpassed rideability - on the street and on the racetrack, in every situation - of life or riding.

The latest generation LC8 two-cylinder, dry sump lubrication, displacement: 1148 cc, power: 155 HP (113.8 kW)
- Underfloor exhaust system, regulated catalytic converter
- Lightweight steel trellis frame with light alloy subframe
- Premium-quality, fully adjustable WP suspension components
- Radially-mounted Brembo four-piston monoblock brake callipers with 320 millimetre brake discs
- Adjustable vehicle and seat ergonomics
- Available ex factory: PowerParts accessories range

2008 marked a milestone in KTM's history as this was the year in which the company launched the first Superbike to be designed and manufactured in Austria: the fascinating 1190 RC8. This highly stylised machine highlighted KTM's sporty abilities on asphalt. The latest generation LC8 twocylinder motorcycle was designed from scratch. The high-tech drive has a displacement of 1148 cc and generates 155 HP and a 120 Nm torque. The carburetion is made possible by a fuel injection system with 52 mm throttle valves. The engineers positioned the silencer by centralising the masses beneath the engine, further optimising the nimble handling of the Superbike that weighs less than 200 kg with a full tank. The ultra-light frame also makes it possible to perfectly position the powerful yet highly compact engine and is equipped with premium-quality, fully adjustable WP chassis components. The subframe, footrests and clip-on handlebars are height-adjustable. A powerful Brembo brake system with four-piston monoblock brake callipers with 320 millimetre brake discs is used for superior deceleration.

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2010 BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Edition

2009-12-11T11:44:00.001-08:00

2010 BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Edition

With the BMW F 800 R, BMW Motorrad expanded its F 800 model series for 2009, presenting a sporty roadster designed for a high level of riding dynamics and maximum riding pleasure in the segment of the medium category naked bikes. In addition to the two roadsters R 1200 R and K 1300 R, it was the third BMW roadster to see its international premiere in the BMW Motorrad Urban world of experience.

But it wasn’t just on public roads that the dynamic BMW naked bike swiftly made a name for itself. The extreme ease of handling which the F 800 R allows its rider was demonstrated by four-times World and European Stunt-Riding Champion Chris Pfeiffer as long ago as 2007 and 2008 on an F 800 S specially adapted to his needs and closely resembling the later F 800 R. Since the official presentation of this model in November 2008 in Milan, motorcycle acrobat Chris Pfeiffer has now been riding the new F 800 R at international competitions and shows – on a version which is only distinguished from the serial production machine in some details.

In the course of 2008, Chris Pfeiffer took part in stunt shows and contests on 85 days - and this year his appointment schedule is equally full. Chris Pfeiffer says: “No matter whether it’s about me as an individual, as a freestyle rider or as a racing rider: it’s always a question of being creative and showing the audience new, exciting things. It is simply amazing when the crowd starts to cheer even before you’ve started. I really appreciate the great support provided by BMW, and for me the F 800 R is simply the perfect stunt motorcycle – as demonstrated by my recent success.”

All this was reason enough for BMW Motorrad to mark Chris Pfeiffer’s success on the new F 800 R by bringing out a special model, the BMW F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer, closely resembling his competition bike. In addition there are the elaborate paintwork , the special edition sports Akrapovic® muffler and other features to enhance the motorcycle’s sporty style. The basic technical characteristics remain unchanged from the standard model.

The engine in the F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer is again the liquid-cooled parallel twin with 4-valve technology and with a capacity of 798 cc. As in the F 800 R, the in-line 2-cylinder engine provides especially impressive pulling power, spontaneous response and a low level of fuel consumption.

Even in the lower engine speed range, the 4-valve engine - not especially short-stroke in design, with a bore/stroke ratio of 82.0 to 75.6 millimetres - quickly increases engine speed, building up 90 per cent of maximum torque at just 5,000 rpm. Between 5,000 and 8,000 rpm the engine provides an impressively dynamic level of power delivery, to the accompaniment of a unique sound. With a nominal output of 64 kW/87 bhp at 8,000 rpm, the engine produces a torque of 86 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Chris Pfeiffer on the unique twin: “The engine is loads of fun - I love its response even in the low and medium engine speed range, as well as its enormously wide rpm range, both when riding on the road and for stunt riding. Then there is the perfect throttle response and sensitive controllability of the 2-cylinder engine - absolutely imperative to be able to perform spectacular stunts.”

In its design, the F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer is the same as that of its eponym from the Allgäu. The multicolour paint finish in the BMW Motorsport colours of Alpine White non-metallic, Lupine Blue metallic, Magma Red non-metallic and Black silk matt contrast with the black drivetrain and swing arm; a white front wheel completes the sporty outfit. The standard, painted pillion passenger seat cover of the F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer also reflects the machine’s sporty purpose. The fact that it does not have cockpit fairing merely serves to emphasise the powerful, purist character of this special model. The F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer also attains a very high level of individuality, authenticity and value due to the overpainted Chris Pfeiffer signature on the central cover and the sponsor stickers which are supplied with the bike and can be optionally applied.

In terms of riding dynamics, the F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer delivers everything its sporty exterior promises. The “little roadster” by BMW Motorrad has already found more than 3,000 fans since May for its very agile, sporty performance. This is just what Chris Pfeiffer wants for his shows and competitions and will be much appreciated by sports-oriented motorcyclists on winding country roads or in the mountains.

Features which contribute to the exceptional dynamic performance in the F 800 R are the low weight of just 199 kg fully fuelled, the sprint-oriented gear ratio and the chassis, which is specially adapted to the demands of a sporty naked bike with light alloy bridge frame and dual rear wheel swing arm. Uniquely for the special model F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer, the spring of the rear spring strut is finished in red to match the bike’s sporty multicolour paint finish.

Chris Pfeiffer himself is happy to confirm the excellent chassis properties from his virtually day-to-day contact with the F 800 R: “The fact that no changes have been made to by competition version shows just how easy the F 800 R is to ride. I simply vary the tyre pressure, depending on road conditions. That really says it all.”

The new F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer is fitted as standard with the very sporty rear silencer by Akrapovic®, otherwise only available as a special accessory. Its main advantages over the standard silencer are reduced weight and a throatier sound. Like the sporty rear silencer, the LED direction indicators (for Canada: white direction indicators) contribute to the dynamic appearance of this special model.

In addition to this, the F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer can also draw on the extensive BMW Motorrad option and accessory program to fulfil any further customer demands in terms of individual equipment features.

The market launch will be at the beginning of September 2009.

Chris Pfeiffer was at the Berlin Spandau plant in person at the beginning of July 2009 for the start of serial production of this F 800 R special model: he lent a hand himself and even rode the very first BMW F 800 R Chris Pfeiffer off the assembly line. As a small thank-you for this first special model bearing his name, the four-times World and European Stunt-Riding Champion provided a “best of” selection from his numerous stunt shows and competitions for the staff at the BMW Motorrad production plant. As he said when it was all over: “I am very pleased and proud that there will be a BMW Motorcycle on sale which bears my name. I regard this as both a great honour and powerful source of motivation. Riding the first machine to bear my signature off the production line really was a unique experience.”

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2010 BMW K1300S

2009-12-11T11:41:00.000-08:00

2010 BMW K1300S

The interceptor. The athlete. Aerodynamic, avant-garde. Do you know of another sporty bike with this profile? A bike that develops such pulling power with 175 hp that it take the heat out of many a 200 hp bike? But a bike you can still take out on a quick trip simply because it has great everyday suitability? At the same time a technological treat? The reasons: 103 lb/ft (140 Nm) from 1,293 cc – and at 8,250 rpm too. With a throaty sound from a cool, hexagonal tube. With catalytic converter andexhaust valve. And with fuel consumption and exhaust emission values which would suit many a machine with half the dynamic performance.

With this jet, the whole concept of speed moves into a new dimension. This in-line 4-cylinder delivers its power in such a way that you can almost feel it when standing still. That’s because within the engine speed ranges in which you move more than 80% of the time – i.e. the lower and medium speed ranges – it delivers performance from the first yard. The real thing. And in terms of safety features, this machine is unique: ABS as standard with ASC and ESA optional. And the extras are amazing: race through the gears with the automatic shift function, pure racing in view with the 2D dashboard.

The BMW K 1300 S: supreme power with the sportiest of understatement. Why not try it out right away!

Extreme power. Thrilling acceleration. Instant responses across the rev range. Welcome to the ultimate sports tourer - the new BMW K 1300 S.

Its styling alone promises speed and performance. And with an output of 175hp and 140Nm of torque, speed and performance is exactly what you get. Your heart races with the engine all the way up to 11,000 rpm. And yet you remain completely calm, thanks to a highly practical design, outstanding safety features and a chassis that is a marvel of precision engineering. If you want to be the best, there's no room for half measures.

The designers of the BMW K 1300 S were very clear about their aims: even more power, even more performance. The result is a machine that combines the excitement of a track bike with the practical features needed for long-distance riding on the road, such as the famous BMW Motorrad Duolever and BMW Motorrad ABS.

The K 1300 S is also available with ESA II Electronic Suspension Adjustment as an option, allowing you to modify the suspension set-up depending on the load you are carrying.

Conceived consistently as a sports machine, the K1300S has not only maintained, but in many areas even enhanced the qualities of its predecessor. As a result, this new high-performer combines fascinating and innovative technology of the highest calibre with outstanding all-round qualities and safety. On the road this means even greater riding precision and agility, even more dynamic power and performance, and, at the same time, the superior safety and ease of control in all situations so typical of a BMW.

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2010 BMW S1000RR

2009-12-11T11:39:00.000-08:00

2010 BMW S1000RR

When we build a superbike, we have no time for second best. We now present the very latest in racing power. With an aluminium bridge, radial brakes, a super sporty tail-up nose-down design, hot colours and the ultimate combination of electronic rider assistance systems: the first genuine racing ABS, whose features include a front-wheel-only mode, dynamic traction control (DTC) which permits varying degrees of slip, depending on the lean angle. The more the rider hangs off, the more upright the bike and the longer the lines on leaving the curve. Never before was it so easy to keep so much power under control. This is just as true on public roads as it is down on the racetrack. The RR label shows that it is a full-blooded racing bike, even though it can also be ridden with a number plate attached. To top it all off is an engine which is our absolute pride and joy. And our motorsports team agree wholeheartedly.

A motorcycle designed for the race track, built to deliver acceleration that takes your breath away.

The DoubleR is a genuine race bike, even though it can also be ridden with a number plate attached. To top it all off is an engine which is our absolute pride and joy. And our Motorsport team agree wholeheartedly.

The new BMW S 1000 RR is a highly innovative straight-four supersports from BMW Motorrad now making its world debut.

This true milestone in the world of sports machines combines engine output of 142 kW (193 hp) with overall weight of just 204 kg (450 lb) including fuel (183 kg/403.5 lb dry weight, 206.5 kg/455.3 lb overall with Race ABS).

Specifications of this calibre make this supersports machine not only an absolute highlight in terms of its power-to-weight ratio and performance, but also, equipped with Race ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, a new benchmark in terms of riding dynamics, safety and innovation.

Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport has been playing an active role in the World Superbike Championship since the beginning of the 2009 racing season, the new S 1000 RR setting the foundation for the production-based racing machines ridden by BMW Motorrad’s two works riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus.

Features and Specifications

You’ve gotta have it!
Speed has to be kept under control. And motorcycle control is exactly what we have been constantly reinventing over the last 20 years. The S 1000 RR represents a milestone in electronic rider safety: ultra-lightweight ABS (2.5kg), which can be used in conjunction with the extremely efficient DTC dynamic traction control (available as an optional extra) – quite unique for 2009.

Racing ABS for all conditions
You couldn’t wish for a more discreet ABS; it has fine control intervals, is virtually imperceptible in its operation, and is light enough to satisfy fans of low-weight bikes.

DTC – transparent traction control you can rely on.
This dynamic feature reacts reliably and efficiently to speed, lean angle, and operating mode (rain, sport, race, or slick). It was specifically designed to be as effective on the road as it is on the racetrack.

Radially mounted Brembo brake callipers
This is how today’s superbikes decelerate. Not only do brake disks mounted directly on the wheel rims look good, they also reduce unsprung mass.

A superlative engine.
An extreme bore/stroke ratio (80x49.7mm) and rocker arm-actuated valves for great stability at high engine speeds, compact construction and lightweight design – a genuine powerhouse which demonstrates its considerably ability at all output levels.

A design that doesn't just look good
Intelligently positioned slits behind the fairing minimise turbulence to allow the rider to maintain a relaxed head position, optimum air-flow around rider and bike ensures stability at top speed, while efficient flow-through makes for maximum cooling. Combined with plenty of eye-catching design features – that’s the way to do it.

Sporty seat positioning.
If you want to be fast, you have to adopt a relaxed racing posture. The way you sit must allow you to concentrate on the essential aspects of motorcycling – maximum enjoyment and perfect control. The looser you are on the bike, the easier everything else will be. Gone are the days when you had to bend yourself flat. Today's modern posture means you are actually sitting more in the bike than on it.

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2010 BMW S1000RR Development and Design

2009-12-11T11:35:00.000-08:00

2010 BMW S1000RR Development and Design

The New BMW S 1000 RR.

1. Overall Concept and Features.

2. Drivetrain.

3. Suspension and Running Gear.

4. Electric and Electronics.

5. Body and Design.

6. Range of Equipment.

7. Engine Output and Torque.

8. Specifications.

1. Overall Concept and Features.

The new BMW S 1000 RR is a highly innovative straight-four supersports from

BMW Motorrad now making its world debut.

This true milestone in the world of sports machines combines engine output of

142 kW (193 hp) with overall weight of just 204 kg (450 lb) including fuel (183

kg/403.5 lb dry weight, 206.5 kg/455.3 lb overall with Race ABS).

Specifications of this calibre make this supersports machine not only an absolute

highlight in terms of its power-to-weight ratio and performance, but also,

equipped with Race ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, a new benchmark

in terms of riding dynamics, safety and innovation.

Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport has been playing an active role in the World

Superbike Championship since the beginning of the 2009 racing season,

the new S 1000 RR setting the foundation for the production-based racing

machines ridden by BMW Motorrad's two works riders Troy Corser and

Ruben Xaus.

The Challenge for BMW Motorrad.

To successfully enter the World Championship with a Superbike today, a

manufacturer needs a production model with the right kind of overall concept

consistently applied in all areas. The essential factors, therefore, are supreme

power, a wide range of engine speed, fast revving capacity also over a long

period, optimum chassis stiffness, and perfect set-up of the engine.

Other features absolutely essential more than ever particularly in the top league

of supersports motorcycles are simple and straightforward rideability, lightfooted

handling, absolutely outstanding all-round performance as well as safety

features such as rider assistance systems like ABS and traction control giving

the customer precisely what he needs.

Developing the RR, BMW Motorrad has entered completely new, unchartered

terrain. Clearly, this meant a huge range of new challenges and responsibilities

for the entire Development Team, but also gave the Team enormous motivation

in seeking to set new standards.

The specific targets in developing the S 1000 RR were therefore clear:

o To achieve output and performance of the highest standard.

o To make the suspension absolutely stable, with top handling and supreme

traction.

o To give the new machine that unmistakable, dynamic design of

BMW Motorrad.

o To reduce the weight of the motorcycle to an absolute minimum.

o To ensure top quality typical of BMW .

Unique against the competition.

Over the years and decades, the principle of combining a straight-four power

unit with an aluminium bridge frame has been consistently developed and

has become the dominating technical concept particularly in the supersports

segment. The reason, quite simply, is that a motorcycle of this kind offers

signifi cant benefits in terms of riding dynamics, long-distance endurance, and

straightforward production.

Precisely this is why the new S 1000 RR also applies this concept with its

proven fortes and advantages. But even while the S 1000 RR, in its concept

teaming up a straight-four power unit and an aluminium bridge frame, may

appear at fi rst sight to have similarities with some competitors, the Development

Team at BMW Motorrad has succeeded in enhancing the existing status of this

concept in virtually every respect.

As a result, the S 1000 RR offers not only a wide range of USPs in terms of

technology, performance, and design, but also, through its particularly compact

overall layout, clearly demonstrates the high school of European engineering in

the supersports four-cylinder segment.

Maximum performance and riding dynamics.

The consistent concept of the RR supersports is borne out in particular by the

truly fascinating, innovative high-performance technology and incomparable

riding dynamics of this new machine. The result is an exceptional combination

of supreme riding precision and agility, on the one hand, with unparalleled

engine power and performance, on the other, providing an overall package truly

unique in the market.

Never before has a BMW motorcycle been conceived and built more consistently

for supersports riding in terms of its concept and overall construction. But

at the same time the new S 1000 RR retains many of the virtues so typical of

every BMW to this day: Extreme sportiness and riding dynamics combined with

supreme everyday riding qualities, playful handling together with supreme riding

stability, outstanding performance combined with unparalleled active safety, as

well as dynamic, unmistakable design in conjunction with optimum ergonomics

and aerodynamics.

Free choice of engine characteristics as well as Race ABS and

DTC Dynamic Traction Control

The new S 1000 RR also excels through features and qualities typical of

BMW such as a long running life, superior quality of production and optimum

environmental compatibility thanks to the use of the most advanced exhaust

management with two fully controlled three-way catalytic converters also able

to fulfill future standards and requirements.

Active safety when braking is signifi cantly enhanced by Race ABS developed

especially for the S 1000 RR as a genuine supersports and available as an

option straight from the factory. A further most signifi cant feature likewise

contributing to active safety of the highest standard is DTC Dynamic Traction

Control also available as an option and masterminded electronically for supreme

precision and practical value.

Facing various riding conditions such as wet roads ("Rain"), regular road conditions

("Sport"), a race track with supersport tyres ("Race"), or a race track with

slicks ("Slick"), the rider also has the choice of various engine characteristics

and set-ups available at the touch of a button. And last but not least, Race ABS

and Dynamic Traction Control are combined with the respective riding modes

and coordinated with one another to ensure a supreme standard of performance

and safety all in one.

Valve drive for maximum engine speeds, with single cam followers

and titanium valves.

The primary objective in developing the new S 1000 RR was to create a supersports

with supreme engine power combined with optimum rideability for the

highest conceivable standard of all-round performance.

The water-cooled four-cylinder inline power unit chosen to provide these qualities

is brand-new from the ground up, developing maximum output of 142 kW

(193 hp) at 13,000 rpm and revving up to a maximum speed of 14,200 rpm.

Maximum torque of 112 Nm (82.5 lb-ft), in turn, comes at 9,750 rpm.

The two intake and exhaust valves per cylinder made of extra-light titanium are

operated by very small and equally light single cam followers. In conjunction with

the short sprocket driving the camshaft via an intermediate gear, this ensures

supreme revving qualities at the highest speeds as well as exact maintenance of

valve timing combined with very compact dimensions.

The use of extremely small and light cam followers furthermore gives the

engineer greater freedom in choosing the ideal valve lift curves and, accordingly,

in selecting optimum performance characteristics on both road and track.

All engine components are particularly compact and light, limiting weight of the

overall engine without ancillaries to 59.8 kg (131.8 lb) and keeping the entire

power unit very slim and slender.

Innovative exhaust system with interference pipe butterflies for

optimum power and performance.

Made completely of stainless steel, the exhaust system featured by the

S 1000 RR is designed consistently for optimum power and performance. It

works according to the 4-in-2-in-1 principle with four individual manifolds of

equal length fi rst merging into two pipes beneath the engine block and then

extending into a large-volume pre-silencer. From there the exhaust emissions

flow through a very short and dynamically designed rear-end silencer to the

outside.

A homogeneous power and torque curve ensuring optimum rideability is

acknowledged as the requirement for sporting performance on the road and

fast lap times on the track. Precisely this is why the exhaust system featured

on the S 1000 RR comes with two fully controlled interference pipe butterflies

housed in two connection pipes for the two outer and two inner manifolds, in

the immediate vicinity of the exhaust ducts. As a function of various parameters

such as engine speed and the position of the throttle butterfl y, an adjuster

opens or closes these fl aps, allowing exhaust gas to flow freely between the

two manifolds or, respectively, interrupting the flow of gas. This coordinates the

sequence of oscillations in the exhaust gas mass flow, reducing exhaust gas

counter-pressure at the decisive point (like on a racing muffler) and increasing

the cylinder charge accordingly.

This factor alone makes a signifi cant contribution to the very high standard of

homogenous overall performance offered by the S 1000 RR.

Lightest supersports with Race ABS.

The new RR offers the highest standard of technology also on its suspension

and running gear. Weighing just 206.5 kg or 455.3 lb in road trim and with a

full tank, BMW 's new supersports is by far the lightest machine of its calibre

displacing 999 cc and featuring Race ABS brakes.

One of the features that ensures this light weight is the aluminium bridge

frame integrating the engine tilted to the front at an angle of 32° as a loadbearing

element for optimum torsional stiffness on minimum weight. The front

wheel runs on an upside-down fork with a fi xed tube measuring an ample

46 milli metres or 1.81" in diameter, while a torsionally stiff swing arm made of

aluminium holds the rear wheel in position.

The spring and damping action required is provided by a central spring strut

pivoting on a guide lever.

The rear frame section of the S 1000 RR is a welded light-alloy structure belted

to the mainframe, combining low weight with superior stability and a high

standard of robust strength particularly important to riders and teams on the

race track.

Putting the rider right in the centre.

The rider's seating position leaning forward towards the front wheel for an active

style of riding is simply ideal for the sporting rider with his particularly dynamic

style.

Developing the S 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad has given particular attention to the

superior ergonomics of the machine, providing ideal qualities for both small and

tall riders and therefore focusing consistently on the rider's individual requirements.

The tank section is as slender as on a 600-cc machine, giving the rider

the assurance of excellent control and handling at all times.

In the process of developing the S 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad focused not only

on a lightweight structure, but also on minimum, highly compact dimensions as

an absolutely essential requirement.

To give the S 1000 RR an extremely slender front silhouette but at the same

time to ensure a highly effi cient flow of cooling air, the engineers at BMW

Motorrad had to show all their skill, since, with cylinder bore measuring 80

millimetres or 3.15", the power unit of the RR has the largest cylinder bore in this

segment with a correspondingly wide cylinder head.

Technical challenges of this kind as well as a development period of just four

years made the S 1000 RR the ideal project for consistent, all-out use of CAD

(Computer-Aided Design) technology as well as the most advanced calculation

methods, for example for the machine's aerodynamics.

As the bottom line, the S 1000 RR is the absolutely ideal motorcycle for the

customers of BMW Motorrad looking for new, unprecedented standards and

qualities in the supersports segment.

Overview of technical highlights:

Best-in-class performance a o nd supreme riding dynamics in the supersports

segment.

o Engine output 142 kW (193 hp) at 13,000 rpm, peak torque 112 Nm

(82.5 lb-ft) at 9,750 rpm.

o Weighing 206.5 kg (455.3lb) in road trim and with a full tank, this is the lightest

supersports in the 1000-cc class with Race ABS.

o Best power-to-weight ratio in this class of just 1.05 and, respectively, 1.06 kg

(2.31 and, respectively, 2.34 lb) per horsepower without/with Race ABS.

o Optional Race ABS for outstanding brake performance and safety. Weight

of the entire system just 2.5 kg (5.51 lb), while other systems of a similar kind

weigh up to 10 kg.

o Optional DTC Dynamic Traction Control in conjunction with Race ABS for

optimum performance and maximum active safety when accelerating.

o Only supersports machine with Race ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control.

o Various riding modes available at the touch of a button for wet surfaces, regular

road requirements, race tracks with sports tyres and race tracks with slicks.

o All-round set-up, coordination and balance of Race ABS, DTC Dynamic

Traction Control and engine management for all four riding modes.

o High-speed, extra-sturdy valve drive with individual cam followers and

titanium valves.

o Innovative exhaust system with a small and short rear-end muffler, pre-silencer

and electronically controlled interference pipe fl aps as well as a fully controlled

exhaust gas manifold and two fully controlled three-way catalytic converters.

o Optimum gas dosage combined with maximum functional reliability

ensured by E-gas (ride-by-wire), incorporating two bowden cables

(opening and closing cable) leading to the throttle butterfl y adjuster.

o fulfillment of all environmental standards with the potential to meet future

emission requirements ensured by two fully controlled catalytic converters

and digital motor electronics.

o Damper elements with a wide range of adjustment on the spring base, the

inbound and rebound stroke, as well as the greatest damping reserves,

particularly for racing.

o New, clearly defi ned, simple and straightforward options to adjust the suspension

and running gear.

o Aluminium tank unique in this segment for further reduction of overall weight.

o Supreme handling combined with best-in-class high speed and braking stability.

o Multi-functional instrument cluster with racing features such as a laptimer.

The rider is able to set all functions directly from the ends of the handlebar.

o New generation of switches with optimised ergonomics.

o Supreme aerodynamics and sporting ergonomics ideal for both the tall and

short rider.

o Optional HP Gearshift Assistant for shifting up without operating the clutch

and without the slightest interruption of torque and pulling power.

o Wide range of equipment, special features and options naturally offering full

BMW quality (and homologated for road use).

o Alpha Racing Performance Parts: wide range of motorsport and tuning

accessories for circuit racing the BMW S 1000 RR.

o DoubleR Collection: single-piece leather suit, helmet, boots and gloves, all

colour-matched to the BMW S 1000 RR.

High-output four-cylinder inline power unit for maximum

performance.

As an absolutely new development from the ground up, the straight-four power

unit featured in the S 1000 RR comes with displacement of 999 cc, with

cylinder bore of 80 millimetres or 3.15" and stroke measuring 49.7 millimetres

or 1.96". The particularly short stroke/bore ratio of just 0.621 provides the

foundation for an absolutely outstanding high-output power unit with supreme

performance at all times.

Maximum output is 142 kW (193 hp) at 13,000 rpm, peak torque is 112 Nm

(82.5 lb-ft) at 9,750 rpm. So again, the power unit of the S 1000 RR sets new

record standards in the supersports 1000-cc class also in this respect.

Optimum riding dynamics and supersports features combined with optimum

rideability and compact dimensions together with minimum weight were the

primary targets in developing the new drivetrain. And with its engine weighing

just 59.8 kg or 131.8 lb, the S 1000 RR boasts the lightest 1000-cc four-cylinder

in its entire segment.

Like all engines from BMW Motorrad, the power unit featured in the S 1000 RR

excels through its supreme overall concept as well as the space-saving arrangement

of all ancillaries and the integrated six-speed gearbox with its dog-type

gearshift. Following the brief to build a thoroughbred supersports power unit,

the engineers at BMW Motorrad have created a particularly compact engine

with ideal concentration of masses around the machine's overall centre of

gravity. Despite the large cylinder bore of 80 millimetres or 3.15", engine width

at crankshaft level is only 463 millimetres or 18.23". And at 558 millimetres or

22.0", the engine is also very low in terms of its overall height.

The cylinder axis on the S 1000 RR power unit is tilted 32° to the front,

providing an optimum centre of gravity as well as the front wheel-oriented

weight distribution so essential on a supersports machine, with absolutely

precise riding control and maximum clarity in terms of feedback from the front

section.

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2010 Indian Chief Vintage

2009-11-28T12:17:00.000-08:00

2010 Indian Chief Vintage

All Chiefs feature a 105 cubic inch PowerPlus V-Twin powertrain with electronic closed loop sequential port fuel injection. Engine cylinders are Nikasil plated and the stainless stell exhaust system is an integrated 3-way catalytic converter with heated oxygen sensors.

A six-speed Baker transmission delivers power through the belt drive. Stopping is achieved via Brembo 4-piston calipers, with 11.5" dual rotors up front. Standard 5.5-gallon tank helps extend cruising range. Seats are all-leather and built to exacting specifications.

Model Features

Styling
" Chromed tear drop Halogen Headlamp
" Auxilliary driving lamps
" Die cast console - color matched
" Black and polished engine with chrome covers
" Chromed spoke wheels
" Two into one stainless steel exhaust system with three way catalytic converter and chromed shields
" Available long skirt fenders and dual tone paint
" Polished brake calipers
" Metal tank badge
" Chrome fender tips
" Engine guards

Powertrain
" Air cooled, pushrod Power Plus 105ci engine
" Closed loop, sequential, port injection with heated oxygen sensors
" Six speed transmission

Chassis
" Seat: Solo seat with passenger pillion available in black, tan and red leather with fringe
" 5.5 gallon fuel tank
" Brembo brake system with dual floating rotors and 4 piston calipers in the front and single floating rotor and two piston caliper in the rear.
" Two accessory 12 V outlets
" Quick release windshield
" Vintage saddle bags in black, tan, or red leather with fringe

Electrical
" Tank mounted analog speedometer and multi function digital display
" Charging system 42 Amps
" Lamps: Tear drop head lamp, glass front fender light, auxilliary spot lights
" There are no electrical relays in the system

Note: All specifications subject to change

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2010 Indian Chief Classic

2009-11-28T12:16:00.000-08:00

2010 Indian Chief Classic

The new Classic is the entry level Chief and is the only Chief model available with short fenders. It features the Indian script tank logo and is available in standard Indian Red or Thunder Black. Optional colors are also available in Dark Water Blue or Starlight Silver. The price starts at $25,999.

Model Features

Styling
Chromed tear drop Halogen Headlamp
Short fenders
Die cast console - color matched
Black and polished engine with chrome covers
Chromed spoke wheels
Available billet wheels
Traditional black wall tires
Two into one stainless steel exhaust system with three way catalytic converter installed and chromed shields
Leather & fringe options available
Powertrain
Air cooled, pushrod, Power Plus 105ci engine
Closed loop, sequential, port injection with heated oxygen sensors
Six speed transmission

Chassis
Seat: solo seat available in black and tan leather
5.5 gallon fuel tank
Brembo brake system with dual floating rotors and 4 piston calipers in the front and single floating rotor and two piston caliper in the rear.
Two accessory 12 V outlets
Indian Script tank design

Electrical
Tank mounted analog speedometer and multi function digital display
Charging system 42 Amps
Lamps: Tear drop head lamp, glass front fender light
There are no electrical relays in the system

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2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

2009-11-28T12:13:00.000-08:00

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X

The Buell® Ulysses® XB12X is an adventure sportbike that defies any and all limitations. Equipped with rugged protective features, usable powerband and extended suspension travel and ground clearance, the XB12X ready to continue even when the pavement doesn't.

Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved roads alike. Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes wherever you want.

Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology™ - chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight - to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input.

Model Highlights

New Sunfire Yellow color choice
New Blacked-out frame, swingarm, flyscreen and footpeg supports, and triple clamps
New Smoked windscreen
New Clear-lens front and rear turn signals
New Thin-film airbox graphics
New Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and drivability

• Buell® ZTL™ six-piston front brake
• Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires

combine street-sport and off-road technology
• Long-travel suspension and enhanced ground clearance
• Dial-adjustable rear suspension pre-load
• Cosmetic frame protectors
• Supermoto-style crossbar handlebar with deflectors
• Two-piece, quick-release windscreen reduces buffeting
• Dual front fender system
• Aggressive saw-tooth pattern footpegs
• Twin quartz halogen headlamps with grille
• Three-position Triple Tail™ System functions as a passenger backrest or luggage rack
• Underseat storage
• Functional tool kit
• 2 x 12v. power outlets
• Optional top and side cases
• Heated hand grips
• Comfortable, neutral riding position

Key Features

The Buell® Ulysses® XB12X is an adventure sportbike that defies any and all limitations.

Equipped with rugged protective features, usable powerband and extended suspension travel and ground clearance, the XB12X ready to continue even when the pavement doesn’t.

Buell adventure motorcycles take intuitive handling to both paved and unpaved roads alike.

Featuring premium styling and all day comfort, the Ulysses goes wherever you want. Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology™ – chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight – to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input.

• Buell Thunderstorm® 1203cc air/oil/fancooled 45-degree V-Twin engine with DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
• Fuel in Frame Intuitive Response Chassis
• Rigid cast-aluminum swingarm doubles as engine oil reservoir
• Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings
• Goodyear® Hibrex® final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology with a constant-tension pulley for smoother on/off throttle transitions
• Underslung Buell InterActive Exhaust
• 6-spoke, cast aluminum wheels reinforced for off pavement use
• Steel braided brake lines
• Fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork with 6.5 inches of travel
• Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
• Adjustable hand controls

2010 Buell Ulysses XB12X - Specifications
USA MSRP: Sunfire Yellow $11,499, Midnight Black $11,499
Canada MSRP: See Local Canadian Dealer For Pricing

Dimensions1

Overall Length 85.8 in. (2,179 mm)
Seat Height, Laden 31.8 in. (808 mm)
Seat Height, Unladen 33.8 in. (859 mm)
Overall Width without mirrors 35.1 in. (892 mm)
Ground Clearance, Unladen 6.75 in. (171 mm)
Rake (Steering Head Angle) at Ride Height (degrees) 23.5
Fork Angle at Ride Height (degrees) 22
Trail at Ride Height 4.8 in. (122 mm)
Wheelbase, Unladen 54.1 in. (1,374 mm)
Fuel Capacity, Total 4.4 gal. (16.7 l)
Fuel Capacity 0.83 gal. (3.1 l)
Oil Capacity 2.5 qt. (2.4 l)
Dry Weight 425 lb. (193 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 950 lb. (431 kg)
Load Carrying Capacity 455 lb. (206 kg)

Powertrain1

Engine Thunderstorm 1203 air/oil/fan-cooled, 4-stroke, 45 degree V-twin
Displacement 73.4 cu in (1,203 cc)
Bore 3.5 in. (88.9 mm)
Stroke 3.812 in. (96.82 mm)
Peak Torque per SAE J607, North America 84 ft-lb (114 Nm)
Peak Torque RPM per SAE J607, North America 6,000
Peak Horsepower per SAE J607, North America 103 hp (77 kW)
Peak Horsepower RPM per SAE J607, North America 6,800
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Mileage per US EPA Urban Trace, CITY
Mileage per US EPA HIGHWAY Fuel Economy Test
Intake Zero-resistance airbox

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2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom FXDC

2009-11-08T09:04:00.000-08:00

2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide Custom FXDC

The Dyna® Super Glide® Custom stands out on the street, with laced wheels and plenty of chrome. The speedometer is mounted on the tank console, giving the front end a cleaner look.

The Harley-Davidson Dyna family has its roots in the factory-custom revolution of the 1970s, and combines Big Twin performance with an extended FX front end. Dyna models deliver great handling and bold styling.

Model Highlights

New Michelin® Scorcher™ tires with a new tread pattern
New Black powertrain with chrome covers
New Helical cut 5th gear for improved transmission sound

• Chrome exhaust with dual staggered shorty mufflers
• 5.0-gallon Super Glide Custom fuel tank
• Chrome, Laced Steel wheels
• Low profile front fender
• Sport wrap-around rear fender with painted supports
• One-piece, two-up Dyna classic seat
• Stainless steel, mini pull-back handlebar
• Chrome low-profile tank console with electronic speedometer

Key Features

The Dyna® Super Glide® Custom stands out on the street, with laced wheels and plenty of chrome. The speedometer is mounted on the tank console, giving the front end a cleaner look. The Harley-Davidson Dyna family has its roots in the factory-custom revolution of the 1970s, and combines Big Twin performance with an extended FX front end. Dyna models deliver great handling and bold styling.

• Rubber-mounted Twin Cam 96™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
(ESPFI), rated at 92 ft. lbs. of torque
• 6-speed Cruise Drive® transmission
• Exposed under-seat battery box
• Exposed rear coil-over shock absorbers
• Mid-mounted rider footpegs with brake and shift levers
• Optional Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free security fob
• Optional Chrome Aluminum Profile laced wheels
• Optional Original Equipment Custom Color paint program

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2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N

2009-11-08T09:01:00.000-08:00

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Iron XL883N

The Iron 883™ pushes minimal Dark Custom styling to the edge with a V-Twin beat and gritty, old-school garage features. The $7,999 MSRP makes this model a great starting point for customization.

Born on the gritty dirt tracks and drag strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® represents the uninhibited essence of motorcycling. Today's Sportster combines soulful styling with the flat torque delivery and distinctive sound of an American V-Twin engine. Among the most-affordable Harley-Davidson models, Sportster motorcycles offer a low, comfortable seat and smooth clutch effort.

Model Highlights

• Black powder-coated engine and covers
• Chrome exhaust with dual straight-cut mufflers
• Low front and rear suspension
• Classic 3.3-gallon fuel tank
• Black, 13-spoke cast aluminum wheels
• Chopped rear fender with black supports
• Black belt guard
• Black fork sliders and black fork gaiters
• Sportster® Classic solo seat
• Black hand and foot controls
• Side-mounted license plate
• Combination stop/turn/tail lights
• Black headlamp bucket with black visor and satin trim ring
• Black drag-style handlebar and black riser

Key Features

The Iron 883™ pushes minimal Dark Custom styling to the edge with a V-Twin beat and gritty, old-school garage features. The $7,999 MSRP makes this model a great starting point for customization.

Born on the gritty dirt tracks and drag strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster® represents the uninhibited essence of motorcycling. Today’s Sportster combines soulful styling with the flat torque delivery and distinctive sound of an American V-Twin engine.

Among the most-affordable Harley-Davidson models, Sportster motorcycles offer a low, comfortable seat and smooth clutch effort.

• Evolution® V-Twin powertrain with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
• 5-speed transmission

• Dual staggered exhaust
• Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer
• Disc brakes
• Mid-mounted foot controls
• Optional Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System with hands-free security fob

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2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200

2009-11-08T08:59:00.000-08:00

2010 Harley-Davidson XR1200

With styling inspired by the legendary flat-track champion XR750, the XR1200™ is a Sportster® tuned to excel in all aspects of street performance in the hands of a capable, aggressive rider.

Born on the gritty dirt tracks and drag strips of the 1950s, the Harley-Davidson® Sportster represents the uninhibited essence of motorcycling. Today's Sportster combines soulful styling with the flat torque delivery and distinctive sound of an American V-Twin engine. Among the most-affordable Harley-Davidson models, Sportster motorcycles offer a low, comfortable seat and smooth clutch effort.

Model Highlights

• 1200cc Evolution® V-Twin engine with downdraft fuel injection, precision-cooled cylinder heads and large-capacity oil cooler
• Brushed, straight-shot, high-performance exhaust with dual mufflers
• Cast aluminum swingarm
• Showa® rear shock absorbers and Showa® 43mm inverted front forks
• Dual front disc brakes
• High-performance Dunlop® Qualifier® radial tires
• Wide, low-rise handlebar
• Large tachometer centered on handlebar with compact, digital speedometer
• Black, 3-spoke cast aluminum wheels

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2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250SEA ABS Touring

2009-10-31T02:34:00.000-07:00

2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250SEA ABS Touring

The perfect NEW bike for both Sport and Touring Adventures

Featuring a distinctive sport-styled fairing, the GSX1250FA leads the way in styling, just as it leads the way in all-round sporty performance and unmatched value. The functional full fairing, housing vertically stacked multi-reflector halogen headlights expresses a neat, well-integrated styling impression with the fuel tank and the tail section. And with a full 1255cm3 of torque-producing displacement, the powerplant is tailored to a wide-ranging riding application, generating peak torque from relatively low in the rev range.

For those looking for a capable long distance companion, the GSX1250SEA Touring Edition is just what the doctor ordered. Complete with colour matching removable side an top hard bags, touring windshireld and chromed bar end weights, the 1250SEA takes you and all your belongings there in style and comfort.

The GSX1250FA. All-round performance and user-friendly sport touring style.

Key Features

ABS braking - 310mm dual front disc brakes with four piston calipers along with a 240mm rear disc and single piston caliper. The standard Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) monitors wheel speed and matches braking power to available traction for added safety.

Instruments - The Bandit comes equipped with an analog tachometer, LCD digital speedometer, LCD fuel gauge and clock, and LED indicator lamps.

Centre Stand Equipped - Easy-to-operate centerstand with high leverage ratio to reduce effort

Adjustable Seat Height - Innovative seat height adjustment system can be adjusted up or down by 20mm with a simple spacer seat mounting system.

Standard Hard Bags - The Bandit 1250SEA features a sleek full fairing, with built in line-beam headlights, an effective windscreen and fairing mounted mirrors. Designed for touring, the locking 2, side mounted hard bags and optional top bag allow ample storage and are easily removable.

Suzuki Fuel Injection - Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system featuring 36mm throttle bodies for optimum performance and smooth accelerations

Features

Engine Features

A catalyzer equipped high-volume muffler combined with an effective engine management system, Suzuki PAIR system, and oxygen sensor for reduced emissions meeting tough Euro 3 standards

Cylinder head featuring 31mm exhaust valves and 27mm intake valves set at a narrow 16-degree valve angle

Hydraulic clutch with coil springs for improved lever feel and control

Liquid cooled oil cooler for reduced oil temperatures

Liquid-cooled, fuel injected, DOHC engine featuring a bore and stroke of 79.0mm x 64.0mm for a full 1255cc of torque-producing performance

Secondary balancer shaft for smooth engine operation

Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plating on cylinders is durable and efficient

Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system featuring 36mm throttle bodies for optimum performance and smooth accelerations

Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle control and reduced emissions

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2010 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition

2009-10-31T01:07:00.001-07:00

2010 Suzuki Boulevard M109R Limited Edition

The Beast's Big Brother

The 2010 Boulevard M109R Limited Edition represents a welcome addition for those hooked on the M109R's muscular powerplant and awesome performance, but seeking something more distinctive in style and appearance.

The Limited Edition M109R is dressed in a standout white colour scheme with a blue centre stripe. Other details include the Boulevard logo which is embossed into the rider seat and a checkerboard instrument gauge package.

The Boulevard M109R is the most powerful cruiser Suzuki has ever produced. The all-new liquid-cooled 1,783cc engine featuring four valves per cylinder and SDTV digital fuel injection gives you all the power you need, when you need it.

This monster packs the largest engine pistons of any production car or bike on the planet. Each of the huge 112mm forged aluminium-alloy pistons use short skirts and cutaway sides to reduce friction and provide the rider with raw, unstoppable muscle.

The Boulevard means business in every way.

Call it the best of all worlds. Suzuki's award winning Boulevard M109R - an incredible combination of cruiser styling and renowned Suzuki power and handling.

By injecting the Boulevard M109R with a potent shot of race-proven technology developed for the championship-winning GSX-R sport bikes, Suzuki has literally redefined the concept of a cruiser. The Boulevard M109R's exhilarating performance begins with its 109-cubic-inch, fuel injected V-twin engine.

Like Suzuki's sport bikes, the Boulevard M109R balances extraordinary performance with crisp handling, thanks to a technically advanced chassis and suspension, matched by world-class brakes. And when it comes to wrapping that performance package in cruiser styling, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Check out its sleek, flowing lines and GSX-R inspired styling touches along with a hot white with blue racing stripe paint scheme and you'll realize that the Boulevard M109RZ is in a class of its own.

Key Features

- Aggressive new special edition M109R with a sporty racing stripe, checkerboard background gauge package, clear taillight lens with red LEDs and a stylish textured seat.

- Buff polished and clear coated handle switches, brake master cylinder for customized look

- Speedometer face design has polished metal finish for sporty appearance

- Limited white colour scheme with a blue centre stripe.

- Boulevard logo on seat surface.

- Clear lenses on brake light and turn signals.

- 1,783cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, V-Twin engine is designed to produce a massive tractable power and responsive torque.

- Huge 112mm forged aluminum-alloy pistons. These are one of the largest reciprocating gasoline engine pistons being used in any production passenger car or motorcycle, while featuring race-proven design to reduce friction and inertial mass.

- Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel injection system produces smooth throttle response even at low engine rpm.

- Suzuki Advanced Sump System (SASS), a compact dry-sump lubrication system, designed for reduced engine height, a lower crankshaft position and lower center of gravity.

- The race-proven brake system came straight off the sportbike, including radial-mount opposed-4-piston front brake calipers and a dual-piston rear brake caliper.

- Inverted front forks featuring race-proven cartridge internals with 46mm stanchion tubes.

- Cast aluminum-alloy swingarm works with a progressive linkage and a single rear shock absorber; adjustable spring preload to suit rider and passenger weight.

- The widest, massive 240mm rear tyre, ever used on a Suzuki motorcycle.

- A sporty solo-seat cover that can be quickly swapped for the included passenger seat.

- Handlebar-mounted instrument cluster, including a digital tachometer and LED indicator lights.

- Tank-mounted analogue speedometer and LCD odometer, dual tripmeters, fuel gauge and clock.

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2010 Suzuki SV650SA ABS

2009-10-29T18:08:00.000-07:00

2010 Suzuki SV650SA ABS

Break the rules.

Break out with the popular half-faired SV650S sportsbike, one of the many models in the Suzuki range available with Antilock Brake System (ABS).

At the heart of the SV650 range sits Suzuki's proven 645cc, DOHC, 90 degree V-twin engine tuned to deliver broad powerband and crisp throttle response with class-leading power and torque.

Suzuki's advanced Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) digital fuel-injection system with 39mm throttle bodies provides seamless, linear throttle response and strong low-to-mid range torque.

Offering a comfortable upright riding position with a short reach to the handlebars and modest 800mm seat height and the combination of sporty styling with practicality, the Suzuki SV650 and SV650S ABS versions include a conveniently located passenger grab bar, luggage tie-down hooks and a large under-seat storage compartment and 17.0-litre fuel tank, packaged with a modern black mainframe, swingarm and wheels.

The SV650S ABS incorporates a sporty half-fairing with dual multi-reflector halogen headlights.

Break away today with the SV650S with ABS.

The Suzuki SV650S and SV650SA ABS ABS feature a new Black livery.

The SV650S range combines Suzuki's renowned V-Twin engine with agile handling and high quality components, in a comfortable and stylish middleweight package.

All SV650 models are powered by a 645cc, 90 degree, liquid-cooled engine, tuned to offer impressive power delivery and torque, and crisp throttle response.

Suzuki's innovative Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) digital fuel-injection system delivers excellent fuel economy and gives riders improved low-to-mid range torque.

Stopping power is provided by dual 290mm front disc brakes and a 220mm rear disc brake, while an Antilock Braking System-equipped version is also available.

Complementing the new liveries, all models have new graphics and are backed by Suzuki's warranty.

Features and Benefits:

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

645cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve per-cylinder, 90-degree V-Twin engine tuned to deliver broad powerband and crisp throttle response with class-leading power and torque.

High-quality engine components include cast-aluminium-alloy pistons shaped to minimise reciprocating weight and shot-peened chrome-moly-steel connecting rods.

Downdraft, straight-port cylinder head and compact 11.6:1 compression ratio combustion chamber for efficient combustion.

Innovative Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) digital fuel-injection system, featuring a secondary butterfly valve in each 39mm throttle body, results in more seamless, linear throttle response along with increased torque at low-to-mid rpm range.

Auto fast idle system contributes easy engine start.

Suzuki Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) system further reduces exhaust emissions.

Large 8.5-litre airbox with free-flowing, flat, pleated-element air filter, efficient muffler and air-cooled oil cooler support the engine's high performance.

Aluminium-alloy truss frame's main sections are each made as a single, precision die-casting using high-vacuum moulding technology resulting in a sophisticated and highly efficient design.
41mm-stanchion-tube front forks and progressive-link rear suspension both have adjustable spring preload.

Front 120/60ZR17 and rear 160/60ZR17 radial tyres.

Dual 290mm floating-disc front brakes and 220mm rear disc brake give excellent stopping power.

Comfortable riding position with short reach to clip-on handlebars and modest 800mm seat height.

Sleek half-fairing mounted above the radiator to allow clear view of the truss frame and the V-Twin engine with efficient aerodynamics.

Black-coloured mainframe, swingarm and front/rear wheels for a modern appearance.

Compact and functional instrument cluster with analogue tachometer above liquid-crystal display for speedometer, odometer/trip meter, coolant-temperature gauge, oil-pressure-warning indicator and clock.

Practical features include passenger grab bar, luggage tie-down hooks, large underseat storage compartment and 17.0-litre fuel tank.

Dual multi-reflector halogen headlights and LED taillight laid out in two vertical strips.

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2010 Suzuki GS500F

2009-10-29T18:03:00.001-07:00

2010 Suzuki GS500F

When we introduced the totally redesigned Suzuki GS500F, everyone raved about its light weight performance capabilities. For 2010, the GS500F is back for more, boasting an unrivaled combination of exciting real-world performance and sporty styling - including a full sport fairing inspired by Suzuki's world-class sport bikes.

Just learning to ride? The GS500F is the ideal bike for you! It has outstanding maneuverability, thanks to its low seat height and light weight. And if you've been riding for a while, you'll really appreciate the GS500F's all-around sport performance. Its twin-cylinder engine offers strong acceleration and quick, clean throttle response. With its well-padded seat and smooth suspension, it also provides a comfortable ride on the highway.

Now's the time to get in on the action - on the 2010 Suzuki GS500F.

Key Features

Full fairing for increased rider comfort and an aggressive sport look in an entry-level package

Oil cooler - Air-cooled oil cooler for more consistent engine operating temperature and increased engine durability

Rear suspension - Easily accessible 7-way preload adjuster of rear suspension allows quick tailoring to rider's preference

GSX-R sport styling - Full fairing for wind protection and rider comfort, plus GSX-R sport styling including a distinctive vertically-stacked headlight

Instruments - Full function instrument cluster with speedometer, tachometer, trip meter and warning lights

Proven four-stroke, twin cylinder, 487cc, air-cooled DOHC engine for dependable and economical operation

Sport-styled 2-into-1 exhaust system tuned for strong low-to-mid rpm engine performance.

Strong braking performance - single disc front brake with large 310mm rotor and four-piston caliper, plus single disc rear brake with two-piston caliper

Telescopic front fork and link-type rear suspension with adjustable preload provide a comfortable ride for commuting or pleasure riding

Twin 34mm Mikuni carburetors for smooth power delivery, strong acceleration and fuel efficiency

Features

Engine Features

Air-cooled oil cooler for more consistent engine operating temperature and increased engine durability

Proven four-stroke, twin cylinder, 487cc, air-cooled DOHC engine for dependable and economical operation

Reliable CDI ignition and maintenance-free battery

Smooth-shifting 6-speed transmission and cable-operated clutch with gear ratios suitable for in-town or highway use

Sport-styled 2-into-1 exhaust system tuned for strong low-to-mid rpm engine performance.

Suzuki Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) system effectively keeps emissions low.

Twin 34mm Mikuni carburetors for smooth power delivery, strong acceleration and fuel efficiency

Chassis Features

Durable 110/70-17 front tire and 130/ 70-17 rear tire mounted on lightweight cast aluminum wheels

Easily accessible 7-way preload adjuster of rear suspension allows quick tailoring to rider's preference

Full fairing for wind protection and rider comfort, plus GSX-R sport styling including a distinctive vertically-stacked headlight

Full function instrument cluster with speedometer, tachometer, trip meter and warning lights

Large 20.0 L (4.4 Imp gal) fuel tank combined with fuel-efficient engine provide long range operation for commuting or pleasure riding

Low 31.1-inch seat height

Racer-replica-inspired vertical headlight with low- and high-beam

Strong braking performance - single disc front brake with large 310mm rotor and four-piston caliper, plus single disc rear brake with two-piston caliper

Telescopic front fork and link-type rear suspension with adjustable preload provide a comfortable ride for commuting or pleasure riding

Tube-type handlebars, low center of gravity and low 31 inch seat height for increased versatility and rider comfort

Thanks to : totalmotorcycle.com

2010 Suzuki GSX-R750

2009-10-28T11:37:00.000-07:00

2010 Suzuki GSX-R750

The Incredible 2010 Suzuki GSX-R750.

With the most powerful, efficient and cleanest running 750cc four stroke production engine Suzuki has ever produced. A race proven cast-aluminum-alloy frame. Exciting bodywork with increased aerodynamics. An advanced engine management and fuel injection system with adjustable on-the-fly mapping. Fully adjustable high-performance suspension, and radial-mount brakes.

Delivering open-class racetrack performance in a middleweight-sized package. It's as if the talented team of engineers responsible for the GSX-R750 designed a racebike with street equipment like lights, instruments and a horn and mirrors. Which makes it more obvious what the 2010 GSX-R750 really is. Not just a true race replica The original race replica, reborn.

Key Features:

Compact 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine designed for optimum combustion efficiency and maximum power delivery

Instruments - Compact, lightweight instrument cluster features a step motor controlled analog tachometer, LCD speedometer, dual trip meters, clock and a convenient gear position indicator

Fuel Injection - Electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system - with dual fuel injectors per cylinder and new compact 8 hole, fine spray injectors for improved fuel atomization.

Steering Damper - Electronically controlled steering damper uses a solenoid valve to move a tapered needle reducing or increasing oil flow to adjust damping force.

Bold Headlight - The GSX-R750 features a sharp and aggressive look utilizing a bold headlightdesign, angular tail section and compact overall layout.

High volume exhaust - High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with an innovative under engine chamber leading to a large volume muffler with a distinctly shaped triangular silencer

Titanium Valves -Lightweight titanium valves with steel alloy springs and aluminum spring retainers operated by thin-wall hollow camshafts to reduce weight and inertia

Radial Mount Brakes - Radial mount four piston front brake calipers works with 310mm front brake rotors and a radial pump front brake master cylinder

S-DMS engine managem - S-DMS engine management system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match riding conditions with a handlebar mounted switch

Adjustable Footpegs - Three way adjustable footpegs now feature die-cast construction and can be moved into three different positions with a 14mm horizontal and vertical range

LED Tail Light - The LED combination taillight and brake light is built into the rear of the tailsection, featuring a red, mirror lens, covering LED's.

Features

Engine Features

32 bit ECM features 1024 kilobytes of ROM for maximum engine performance working in conjuction with the new S-DMS engine management system

Aluminum clutch cover and oil pan feature internal ribs for increased rigidity and reduced engine noise

Compact 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine designed for optimum combustion efficiency and maximum power delivery

Crankshaft and transmission shafts are positioned to create a compact engine design and the engine itself is rotated slightly forward in the chassis allowing for straighter and shorter intake and exhaust ports

Crankshaft features forged steel construction and a secondary balancer shaft for reduced vibration at high rpm.

Cylinder head with narrow valve angles creating a compact combustion chamber design, 12.5:1 compression ratio, large intake and exhaust ports for optimum intake and exhaust efficiency and new Iridium spark plugs

Electronic fuel injection system features Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system - with dual fuel injectors per cylinder and new compact 8 hole, fine spray injectors for improved fuel atomization.

High capacity large trapezoidal-shaped radiator provide efficient engine cooling - includes compact cooling fan assembly designed for improved air flow

High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) with an innovative under engine chamber leading to a large volume muffler with a distinctly shaped triangular silencer

Hydraulic cam chain tensioner automatically adjusts while reducing noise and mechanical losses.

Ignition coil outer diameter is smaller for reduced weight and the starter motor uses new rare earth magnets for a compact lightweight design

Lightweight forged aluminum alloy pistons with short skirts, cut away sides and an anti-friction surface finish along with shotpeened chrome-moly steel connecting rods for improved strength

Lightweight titanium valves with steel alloy springs and aluminum spring retainers operated by thin-wall hollow camshafts to reduce weight and inertia

S-DMS engine management system allows the rider to choose from three engine settings to match riding conditions with a handlebar mounted switch

SRAD ( Suzuki Ram Air Direct) force feeds cool, pressurized air into the airbox at highway speeds, improving engine efficiency and throttle response

Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle quality and reduced emissions

Under deceleration the back torque limiting clutch reduces pressure on the clutch plates for smoother downshifting and corner entry

Chassis Features

A braced aluminum alloy swingarm features a large 22mm swingarm pivot and is designed for optimum rider feel and maximum rear wheel traction

Compact, lightweight instrument cluster features a step motor controlled analog tachometer, LCD speedometer, dual trip meters, clock and a convenient gear position indicator

Electronically controlled steering damper uses a solenoid valve to move a tapered needle reducing or increasing oil flow to adjust damping force.

The fuel tank features an innovative design and fuel capacity is 17.0 L (3.7 Imp gal)

The GSX-R750 features a sharp and aggressive look utilizing a bold headlight design, angular tail section and compact overall layout.

Innovative rear suspension linkage utilizes a forged aluminum alloy link and a forged aluminum link rod that reduces side loads and helps the rear shock absorber move in a smooth arc

Inverted 41mm Showa cartridge front forks are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload, and rebound damping

Lightweight cast aluminum wheels featuring an angled spoke design for improved rigidity, reduced unsprung weight and improved acceleration

Radial mount four piston front brake calipers works with 310mm front brake rotors and a radial pump front brake master cylinder

Showa 41mm aluminum alloy rear shock with a 16mm rod diameter are fully adjustable for high and low speed compression, spring preload and rebound damping for maximum rider control

The lightweight frame is built entirely of aluminum alloy castings and is engineered to deliver optimum rigidity, unmatched accuracy and maximum cornering performance.

Three way adjustable footpegs now feature die-cast construction and can be moved into three different positions with a 14mm horizontal and vertical range

The LED combination taillight and brake light is built into the rear of the tailsection, featuring a red, mirror lens, covering LED's

thanks to : totalmotorcycle.com

2010 Suzuki GSX-R1000

2009-10-28T11:35:00.001-07:00

2010 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Own the racetrack.

Suzuki GSX-R1000 is ready to own the racetrack or deliver an exhilarating ride on the road.

The latest GSX-R1000 features significant upgrades across the board, including a completely re-designed engine and chassis, with major suspension, brake and bodywork developments.

The 999cc, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine, featuring the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) fuel-injection system, is lighter and shorter and delivers improved performance and throttle response throughout the entire rpm range, while also reducing emissions.

Developed on the racetrack, the new Suzuki is fitted with two large-volume, MotoGP-inspired titanium mufflers and a large and efficient trapezoidal-shaped radiator to reduce drag.

With a new layout, ratios in the six-speed transmission have been carefully selected for optimum racetrack performance, while the GSX-R1000 is also fitted with a revised back-torque-limiting clutch offering improved lever feel and feedback.

The compact engine enabled engineers to create an all-new, more compact chassis, with a new twin-spar cradle frame, 10mm-shorter wheelbase and 33mm-longer swingarm, improving handling and acceleration on the racetrack.

Co-developed by Suzuki and Showa engineers and proven in the gruelling Suzuka 8 Hour, the GSX-R1000 features a revolutionary Big Piston Frontfork (BPF) front suspension system.

If it sounds good on paper, the GSX-R1000 feels even better on the road or track.

Ride it yourself and experience the sheer performance of the world's most successful open-class racing machine.

Key Features:

Engine - 999cc GSX-R1000 engine is a clean sheet design built to maximize combustion efficiency with more torque and power across the rpm range and enhanced throttle response and reduced exhaust emissions.

Fuel injection System - A powerful microprocessor in the ECM runs the advanced engine management system, starting with the latest versions of the SDTV downdraft double-barrel fuel injection system first introduced on the GSX-R1000.

Frame - The compact twin spar frame welded together using five cast aluminum alloy sections including a steering head section, two main-spar/swingarm pivot plate sections and cross braces above and below the swingarm.

Steering Damper - Electronically controlled steering damper uses the ECM to monitor motorcycle speed and adjust damping force as needed.

Adjustable Footpegs - Footpegs remain three way adjustable in 14mm in a horizontal and vertical range.

Brake Caliper - Front brake calipers are more rigid despite each being 205 grams lighter than conventional bolt together calipers, reducing flex and improving feedback.

Showa Forks - Showa BPF (Big Piston Front) 43mm fork design eliminates the internal cartridge assembly inserted into each fork leg and instead uses a single 39.6mm upper piston riding against the inside wall of the inner fork tube.

The instrument cluster is centered around an analog tachometer framed by an elegant silver ring with an adjacent digital LCD speedometer.

The LED combination taillight and brake light is built into the rear of the tailsection, featuring a red, mirror lens, covering LED's.

Swingarm - The aluminum alloy swingarm is constructed using just three castings and is arched to make room for the dual titanium mufflers to be tucked in tightly on each side.

The combustion chamber shape accommodates larger intake and exhaust valves. Intake valve size is 31mm and exhaust valve size is 25mm.

Unique Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) system allow the rider to select one of three fuel injection and ignition system maps, adjusting power delivery to suit personal preference.

Features and Benefits:

Engine Features

999cc GSX-R1000 engine is a clean sheet design built to maximize combustion efficiency with more torque and power across the rpm range and enhanced throttle response and reduced exhaust emissions.

As a result the distance between the crankshaft and the transmission output shaft has been reduced by 59.6mm making the engine shorter front to rear.

The integrated clutch and starter motor cover is about 200 grams lighter than the two individual covers previously used.

An efficient oil cooler also has a trapezoidal shape instead of the more conventional rectangular shape, allowing the lower fairing to be narrower for improved aerodynamics.

A one piece die cast aluminum alloy rear subframe and tailsection support is lighter and seat height is unchanged at 810mm.

A powerful microprocessor in the ECM runs the advanced engine management system, starting with the latest versions of the SDTV downdraft double-barrel fuel injection system first introduced on the GSX-R1000.

A Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) servo controlled butterfly valve built into the mid pipe helps maximize torque throughout the RPM range.

Each throttle body feeds two cylinders and each throttle body barrel carries two ultra-fine-atomization, 12 hole injectors. Each cylinders primary injector is aimed at a steep 30 degree angle down the intake port to improve fuel atomization and operates under all conditions.

An oversquare bore and stroke of 74.5mm x 57.3mm (from 73.4mm x 59.0mm) gives the engine better overall tuning potential, specifically increased performance at high rpm

Repositioning the transmission shafts also allowed the crankcase assembly to be simplified , now using two bolted-together (upper and lower) sections instead of three, eliminating 16 screws and helping to further reduce weight by about 670 grams.

Reshaped combustion chamber and aggressive cam profiles increases the compression ratio to 12.8:1 over previous GSX-R1000 models.

Spark plugs with finer, Iridium-alloy electrodes produce a stronger spark for better combustion

SRAD airbox design has been optimized for efficient air flow enabling maximum engine power at the mid to high RPM.

Suzuki engineers were also able to increase low-range and mid-range performance and broaden the torque curve by reshaping the combustion chamber, increasing the compression ratio to 12.8:1 (from 12.5:1) and developing new cam profiles for the latest version GSX-R.

The back torque limiting clutch incorporates the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) for light clutch pull and optimum clutch performance.

The close ratio six speed transmission's input and output shafts are triangulated with the crankshaft. The crankshaft is positioned more forward in the cases relative to the cylinder centerline, the transmission input shaft has been moved upwards and the transmission output shaft has been moved forward from the previous version GSX-R1000.

The clutch is directly operated by a cable instead of a hydraulic system, improving feel and feedback to the rider as well as reducing weight

The computer controlled Suzuki PAIR system injects fresh air from the airbox into the exhaust ports further reducing emissions by igniting unburned hydrocarbons.

The engine managements Idle Speed Control (ISC) improves cold starting, reduces cold start emissions and stabilizes engine idle under various conditions by automatically regulating the volume of fresh air fed into the throttle body circuits, based on coolant temperature.

The latest version of the Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) incorporates staggered length titanium head pipes, a collector, a short mid pipe and a stainless steel under engine chamber that leads to two Moto GP inspired titanium mufflers.

The engine is shorter front to rear allowing engineers to use a shorter wheelbase AND a longer swingarm for improved racetrack performance

The latest GSX-R1000 features an intake camshaft which is shorter and lighter and the cam angle sensor has been relocated from the left end of the intake cam to the center of the exhaust cam. This allows the cylinder head to be reshaped for reduced weight

The radiator and oil cooler allow for the use of narrower bodywork for reduced drag.

The combustion chamber shape accommodates larger intake and exhaust valves. Intake valve size is 31mm and exhaust valve size is 25mm.

The SDTV system uses two butterfly valves in each throttle body barrel, the primary valve controlled by the rider via the twist grip and the secondary valve controlled by the ECM.

The single counter balancer shaft is now smaller measuring 20mm in bearing diameter instead of 23mm for reduced mechanical losses

The steel alloy used to produce the single valve spring for each valve has been revised along with camshaft profiles.

The under engine chamber carries a catalyzer to help reduce hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide andnitrogen oxide emissions.

To help maintain intake efficiency and power output at high rpm the downdraft intake manifolds are now 138mm from 148mm on the previous GSX-R1000.

Unique Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) system allow the rider to select one of three fuel injection and ignition system maps, adjusting power delivery to suit personal preference.

Ventilation holes positioned underneath the bottom of the piston stroke in each cylinder bore allow air trapped underneath each descending piston to quickly escape to adjacent cylinders.

Thanks to : totalmotorcycle.com

2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250FA ABS

2009-10-28T11:30:00.000-07:00

2010 Suzuki Bandit GSX1250FA ABS

The perfect NEW bike for both Sport and Touring Adventures

For those looking for a capable long distance companion, the GSX1250SEA Touring Edition is just what the doctor ordered. Complete with colour matching removable side an top hard bags, touring windshield and chromed bar end weights, the 1250SEA takes you and all your belongings there in style and comfort.

The GSX1250FA. All-round performance and user-friendly sport touring style.

Key Features

ABS Braking - 310mm dual front disc brakes with four piston calipers along with a 240mm rear disc and single piston caliper. Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) is also available and monitors wheel speed and matches braking power to available traction.

Instruments - Analog tachometer, LCD digital speedometer, LCD fuel gauge and clock, and LED indicator lamps.

Compact engine design with a central cam chain, staggered transmission shafts, tighter spacing between the pairs of cylinders and a secondary balancer shaft for reduced vibration

Centre Stand Equipped - Easy-to-operate centerstand with high leverage ratio to reduce effort

Adjustable Seat Height - Innovative seat height adjustment system can be adjusted up or down by 20mm with a simple spacer seat mounting system.

Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system featuring 36mm throttle bodies for optimum performance and smooth accelerations

Features and Benefits:

Engine Features

A catalyzer equipped high-volume muffler combined with an effective engine management system, Suzuki PAIR system, and oxygen sensor for reduced emissions meeting tough Euro 3 standards

Compact engine design with a central cam chain, staggered transmission shafts, tighter spacing between the pairs of cylinders and a secondary balancer shaft for reduced vibration

Cylinder head featuring 31mm exhaust valves and 27mm intake valves set at a narrow 16-degree valve angle

Hydraulic clutch with coil springs for improved lever feel and control

Liquid cooled oil cooler for reduced oil temperatures

Liquid-cooled, fuel injected, DOHC engine featuring a bore and stroke of 79.0mm x 64.0mm for a full 1255cc of torque-producing performance

Secondary balancer shaft for smooth engine operation

Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM) plating on cylinders is durable and efficient

Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve fuel injection system featuring 36mm throttle bodies for optimum performance and smooth accelerations

Suzuki Idle Speed Control (ISC) system for improved cold starting, consistent idle control and reduced emissions

Chassis Features

310mm dual front disc brakes with four piston calipers along with a 240mm rear disc and single piston caliper. Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) is also available and monitors wheel speed and matches braking power to available traction.

43mm front forks combined with a single rear shock with preload adjustability for riding with or without passengers

A slick shifting six speed transmission improves acceleration while reducing top gear rpm at highway speeds

Analog tachometer, LCD digital speedometer, LCD fuel gauge and clock, and LED indicator lamps.

Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) monitors wheel speed and matches braking power to available traction.

Cast three spoke aluminum wheels carrying radial tires and a standard easy-to-use centerstand

Easy-to-operate centerstand with high leverage ratio to reduce effort

Innovative seat height adjustment system can be adjusted up or down by 20mm with a simple spacer seat mounting system.

The GSX1250FA ABS features a sleek half fairing, with built in line-beam headlights, an effective windscreen and fairing mounted mirrors

Tube frame chassis featuring larger diameter down tubes for optimum torsional rigidity designed for excellent balance of sporty handling and comfortable highway cruising

Wide, comfortable seat with low seat height

Thanks to : totalmotorcycle.com

2009-10-28T11:26:00.000-07:00

2010 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R

Own the racetrack.

Ever since we introduced the Suzuki Hayabusa, it's had only one competitor: Itself. That's why the 2010 Hayabusa is so impressive - compared to the original, it's hotter than ever.

For enthusiasts, that comparison will make your heart pound. The Hayabusa's engine is thoroughly updated from the previous model for more power and an improved power-to-weight ratio, which you'll experience as an even greater rush of acceleration.

Its refined chassis and suspension help provide crisper handling. And its striking fairing offers sleeker aerodynamics. The original Hayabusa was the best. With the 2010 Hayabusa, you're looking at better than the best.

Thanks to : totalmotorcycle.com

2010 KTM 1190 RC8

2009-10-26T09:51:00.000-07:00

2010 KTM 1190 RC8

One of the most hotly anticipated sportbikes on the planet for 2008 comes from a primarily dirt bike oriented company in Austria. KTM is testing the literbike waters with the 2008 RC8 which it recently unveiled at Spain's Ascari racetrack. Our overseas correspondents from MCN were on hand for the big news and sent this report in an airtight bottle across the Atlantic.

Finally. KTM's superbike is no longer a mouth-watering concept bike, but a real motorcycle that you can actually buy come April for a competitive £10,695.

Thankfully, despite waiting five long years since the concept model was first revealed, this 1148cc twin cylinder superbike has retained its original razor sharp styling. The unique, bold design suggests an element of outrageous aggression which was over exaggerated by the adrenalin packed promotional video we were shown at Spain's Ascari racetrack. With all the endless hype and KTM's reputation for producing focused, road-going, quality motorcycles like the Super Duke 990, the RC8 already had massive expectations to live up to. Could it truly catapult KTM into a new superbike dimension? Or would it merely prove to be a very impressive first attempt for the Austrian manufacturer.

The answer is yes. Twice. Yes, it's a brave, bold move for KTM and one that's destined to be positively received. But the stunning RC8 was definitely not the superbike I was expecting to ride.

The second generation 990 twin-cylinder engine has been totally overhauled to produce a brand new 1148cc powerhouse for the (Race Competition) RC8. Consequently, the RC8 revs 1000 rpm higher than the 990 engine, and although the linear power is useable and completely unintimidating, it doesn't feel as aggressive or as fast as the styling and hype had suggested. There's also a slight abruptness in the power delivery at around 2000 rpm in the first few gears. It's certainly not as obtrusive as Buell's first attempt with its 1125R twin-cylinder sportbike, but it is noticeable during slow speed maneuvers.

Thankfully, as the day progressed, so did my understanding and appreciation of the bike. The engine's actually a very tractable lump. Despite the lairy video and lack of the heart-in-the-back-of-your-mouth stuff that I'd braced myself for, the engine's flat torque curve offers a steady, controllable power that's harnessed in a very comfortable and manageable bike. It's as welcome as a friendly smile and just as easy to live with. The RC8 may have gained the early and unfounded reputation of being a wild animal, but in reality, it's an obedient, house-trained pet. It's just one that looks and sounds like it will rip your leg off.

As long as the road's not too pitted, the bike glides round bends and devours the tarmac as eagerly as I devour chocolate. And the riding position's surprisingly comfortable, especially considering the bike's genre and competition (Ducati's 1098 for example) On road or track, I had ample room to move around the 805-825mm (31.7-32.4 in.) seat or lay flat on the 16.5 litre (4.35 gal.) tank without my six foot frame feeling even the slightest bit cramped. The super sharp rear and lack of bungee hooks needn't deter riders intent on touring or carrying pillions either, as KTM has thought of everything and supplies enough after-market parts to enable you to use the bike exactly as you wish.

Although it's far more suited to the road than we'd been led to believe, the adjustable handlebars and footpegs vibrate if you let the revs build. It's not as fierce as Buell's new 1125R and only the mirrors (which compare with the Ducati1098's in pointy-pointlessness) vibrate to the point of being amusing. They shudder uncontrollably when steaming along at motorway speeds, and unfortunately also graze your knuckles when trying tight U-turns.

The RC8 is inconsistently sophisticated. You can adjust the ergonomics to suit both your riding style and your demands, (As long as you know what you're tweaking and why you're tweaking it) and the state of the art Zadi instrument dash displays both road and race information separately, but it only has one trip meter and no gear indicator.

While the Brembo brakes are staggeringly good, the gearbox is frustratingly poor. A line of beautiful RC8's flanked Ascari's pit lane, and as each journalist mounted, turned the key and selected first gear, there was a resounding clunk from each bike. Moreover, I managed to find an unwanted neutral on more than one occasion both on road and track, and usually between first and second gear. I took to taking Ascari's hairpins in second to avoid the snatchy fuelling, risk of the green light appearing on the dash and the subsequent and disconcerting free-wheeling of an unavoidable false-neutral. But you can manage the gearbox's quirks by adjusting the gear lever so less input's required from your left foot and by being very firm with each gear selection.

However, the steel chassis, which is built in-house in Mattighofen, is superb. It's super-light and is reportedly as light as a 250GP frame. Together with the adjustable WP suspension, the bike behaves as though it's an extension of you, rather than you having to fight a machine with a mind (and direction) of its own. In that respect, the handling's amongst the best I've experienced and the sportier suspension settings, which KTM suggests, stiffens the bike's front and rear and builds confidence faster than Barratts builds homes.

Thanks to : www.motorcycle-usa.com

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Audio and Convenience Roadster

2009-10-25T09:16:00.000-07:00

2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Audio and Convenience Roadster

The 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Audio and Convenience Roadster model was designed to enhance your comfort and enjoyment during long, extended escapes.

With a host of standard features, the Can-Am™ Spyder™ RT roadster delivers enough comfort
and convenience for long, extended escapes - because true freedom is never having to stop.

Features and Specifications

Semi-automatic transmission

AM/FM integrated audio system

Complete iPod integration

Heated passenger hand grips

Secondary gauges

Complete iPod Integration - Control your iPod remotely via the Roadster Electronic Command Center.

Ultra Comfort Touring Saddle - Premium saddle featuring passenger backrest and driver lumbar support for maximum comfort.

Rotax 991 V-Twin Engine - At the core of the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT Audio and Convenience Roadster is the Rotax 991 V-Twin engine, featuring electronic throttle control specifically calibrated for touring.

Vehicle Stability System (VSS) - The Y-architecture enables the Spyder to host an innovative and unique stability system. Developed in conjunction with Bosch, the Vehicle Stability System (VSS) reduces the risk of losing control, integrated into Vehicle Stability System (VSS) and Stability Control system (SCS), Traction Control System (TCS) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) functions.

Thanks to : totalmotorcycle.com

2010 Can-Am Spyder RS Roadster

2009-10-25T09:09:00.000-07:00

2010 Can-Am Spyder RS Roadster

The Can-Am Spyder RS Roadster. Riding Reinvented.

There's nothing ordinary about the way it looks. Or the way it rides, for that matter. You gas, it comes to life.

You steer, it reacts and adapts. With its Rotax® 990 V-Twin engine and unique, three-wheeled stance, the Can-Am™ Spyder® roadster offers a bold, new way to experience open-road freedom. And it all starts at the end of your driveway.

A trip on the 2010 Can-Am Spyder RS roadster isn't just an escape, it's a full-on performance get-a-way.

Features and Specifications

Rotax 990 V-Twin Engine

3-spoke aluminum wheels

Multi-Function gauge display

Storage

Mechanical reverse

44-Liter Front Storage - Lockable front storage with 44 liters of space. Can fit two helmets.

3-Spoke Aluminum Wheels - A unique, die-cast aluminum design that echoes the RS roadster's distinctive footprint.

TRANSMISSION OPTIONS
Manual 5-speed gearbox, true mechanical reverse (SM5).
Semi-automatic finger-trigger shifting (SE5).

2010 Can-Am Spyder RS Roadster - North American Specifications
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

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2010 Phantom EG

2009-10-20T07:41:00.000-07:00

2010 Phantom EG

We build the Phantom EG (code named "EG" or Erasmus' Gamble) the way we have always built motorbikes -- by the hands of skilled artisans. Our lads specify or form every piece of the machine. Of course, no two clients are the exact same shape, or have the exact same taste. As a result, every Phantom is unique, 'commissioned' as would a piece of fine art. The EG was designed from the start as an homage to those amazing machines that spunky gentlemen (and ladies) used to set speed records at Brooklands and board track racer circuits back in the 1920s.

The Phantom EG is not for everyone. There are other motorbikes that are faster, and still others more comfortable. What sets the Phantom EG apart from all others, is the abundance of soul. The spirits of The Phantom's founders, along with those legendary riders of the day such as Harry and Charlie Collier, W. D. Chitty, Bert Le Vack, Jake De Rosier, Jack Emerson, "Barry" Baragwanath, Gwenda Stewart, and scores of others both famous and not, run through every part of a Phantom EG. All these riders may have passed into history, but their presence is felt every time you sit astride a Phantom EG

History

Eighty years have passed since the last machine rolled out of the Phantom works.

(Letter from the founder-) "A motorbike is a thing of leisure and excitement. It is a toy for gentlemen (and ladies) with a taste for such things. In the case of the EG it is a very specific type of person to whom it is best suited. I believe the most suited person is one who knows something of the pioneering days of motorsport and feels a certain sense of resonance with that era. they seek more of a time machine, than a simple road machine. They seek a device that will not only take them down a leafy lane on a Sunday afternoon, but also back to an age of excited exploration and experimentation. And age where everything seemed possible with a measured application of the disciplines of engineering.

In that era, no machine was perfect. As a result, each one had a character that was unique and changed over time. It was also accepted that such machines gave the rider a new perspective on things -- once you had experienced high velocity travel, the normal pace of things seemed so sedate that an appreciation of everyday details was intensified. And when you next returned to that world of speed, the sensation was ever more dramatic.

People these days are exposed to such speeds in such comfort at such an early age that the impact of of velocity is almost lost. It is as if you have become a different species to that of our generation. In some ways it is this change in human perception that lies at the heart of the namke of our new machine, the Phantom EG (Erasmus' Gamble). We are gambling that it is possible to recapture that thrill of the sensation of first speed, and be transported by it across both time and space."

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2010 Buell Lightning CityX XB12SX

2009-10-16T19:30:00.000-07:00

2010 Buell Lightning CityX XB12SX

For those looking for a bike with agile handling, as well as serious torque and acceleration for real urban power, MY10 sees the introduction of the new Lightning® CityX XB12SX. Receiving its debut in Europe, the XB12SX marries the sheer power of the Thunderstorm™ 1203cc V-Twin engine with Buell’s popular Lightning CityX XB9SX chassis and suspension, inspired by the needs of today’s urban rider. Delivering a whopping 104 Nm/ 77 ft lbs of torque, the bike is available in Valencia Orange Translucent & Hero Blue Translucent, both with black wheels.

Urban Warrior. Just as a jagged stretch of country road offers one kind of challenge, a crowded city environment offers another. This urban streetfighter comes fully equipped to handle whatever the big city throws your way, with standard wind deflectors, frame pucks, headlamp grille, and the unique X-Guard to protect the airbox cover from your tank bag. Light, nimble, and aggressive, it's powered by a 1203cc Thunderstorm® air/oil/fan-cooled, fuel injected, 45-degree V-Twin. Who says a road has to be wide open to be fun?

Model Highlights

ZTL-2™ Front Brake
Proven through multiple wins in US AMA Pro Racing, the Buell Zero Torsional Load (ZTL-2™) front brake utilises a 4-pad, 8-piston caliper and single 375 mm rotor. The caliper casting was optimised for clamp stiffness, yielding a more progressive and connected braking feel to the rider. New for 2010, the flycut ZTL-2™ logo adds a trick look to the caliper. The rim-mounted design eliminates the need for load-bearing spokes or even a second disc, resulting in a front-end assembly that is significantly lighter than competitive designs.

6-Spoke Cast Aluminium Wheels
The Buell 6-spoke front wheel is extremely light, reducing steering inertia and unsprung weight for better handling on the track or less-than-perfect streets.

Underslung Exhaust
Exhausts are heavy and hot. It doesn't make sense to hang them up high and off the back of the bike and close to the rider. Our underslung exhaust - a Buell staple since 1985 - concentrates the weight underneath the chassis to provide greater Mass Centralisation. The result is a clean, uncluttered look, improved flickability and superior handling. It also features a large-volume muffler tuned to produce a linear horsepower and torque curve.

Frame and Swingarm
Handling is key to everything we do. That's why our massive frames and swingarms are made of aluminium. Lightweight and extremely rigid, they minimise torsional flex and optimise lateral flex for control in the corners. Incorporating the fuel tank into the frame and the oil reservoir into the swingarm also improves handling. By lowering the placement of the fluids, the centre of gravity shifts downward, which explains why a Buell® flicks so effortlessly through corners.

Front Suspension
The fully adjustable 43 mm Showa® inverted fork features a high-performance damping cartridge that lets you adjust the setup for any situation. Whether it's at the track or the ride home, you can optimize the suspension for excellent feedback and razor-sharp handling.

Rear Suspension
A top-shelf, Showa® push shock with a fully adjustable damping cartridge allows you to fine-tune the compression, rebound and preload to maximise handling and feedback for any condition.

1203cc Thunderstorm® Engine
The Thunderstorm® 1203 cc, 45-degree V-twin delivers the iconic look, thunderous sound and power-pulsing feel that only a V-twin engine can offer. Following the style of an American Muscle machine, you can tap into maximum torque in any gear, regardless of where the tach needle is pointing. Performance and dependability are enhanced with a large crank pin, a large-capacity oiling system and an electronic timing system and ECM that control a DDFI 3 fuel injection system. Combined, these features improve drivability and performance while reducing maintenance costs.

Buell Intuitive Response Chassis (IRC)
The Lightning handles with surgical precision. And because the chassis is so rigid, it keeps you stable and confident through the turns.

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2010 Triumph Sprint ST

2009-10-16T19:26:00.000-07:00

2010 Triumph Sprint ST

The ultimate sports tourer.

Sports. Touring. Two words which equally describe Triumph’s great all-rounder.

Equally capable of crossing continents or taking on a track day, the Sprint ST is one of those rare contradictions, a compromise without compromise.

Triumph’s addictive 1050cc triple has been tuned to deliver 125 bho, with seamless drive from low rpm. Striking details like the single-sided swingarm, triple-outlet underseat exhaust and aerodynamic three headlight cockpit give the Sprint ST a distinctive sporting look. Color matched hard bags, ergonomic seat design and optional ABS give the Sprint ST its outstanding practicality.

A comprehensive range of official Triumph accessories including color matched top box, center stand, aero screen, gel seat, heated grips and electrical output sockets further add to the Sprint ST’s touring personality. Like all Triumph’s, the Sprint ST comes with a two year, unlimited mileage warranty, although, as winner of Motorrad’s 50,000km endurance test in 2007, we don’t expect you will need it.

Features and Benefits

Engine

The Sprint ST houses a fantastic 1050cc fuel injected three-cylinder engine, the very essence of what makes a Triumph special. The engine has huge reserves of torque and horsepower. Peak power is an impressive 125bhp at 9,250rpm while peak torque of 77ft.lbf arrives at just 7,500rpm. Enhancing the engine is a smooth six-speed gearbox and clutch fitted with an anti-backlash gear. The Sprint ST comes with Triumph’s Keihin ECU offering sophisticated mapping for quicker starting, cleaner running and fuel economic engine.

Seat

The supportive, spacious seat and relaxed rider and passenger ergonomics make for great comfort on long distance trips.

Screen

The Sprint ST screen gives great wind protection for those long journeys without obscuring your view around town.

Hard bags/Panniers

Color matched, factory designed, waterproof hard bags are fitted as standard and are lockable with the bike’s ignition key. To further increase carrying capacity you can add a matching top box from Triumph’s wide range of accessories.

ABS

Triumph’s Antilock Braking System has been carefully designed to boost control under hard braking, working on both wheels independently. This unobtrusive system retains all the sensations of riding, operating at 100 calculations per second to sense the precise moment the wheel is about to lock up, then preventing it from doing so. The system has been specifically tailored to the Sprint ST, with painstaking calibration over many months to ensure optimum braking performance.

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2010 Triumph Daytona 675SE Special Edition

2009-10-16T19:24:00.000-07:00

2010 Triumph Daytona 675SE Special Edition

Introducing the Triumph Daytona 675 SE, a stunning special edition of the award winning supersport machine that really stands out from the crowd.

Triumph is offering customers across North America the opportunity to own a truly unique factory sport bike with the Daytona 675 Special Edition. The limited edition model takes the award-winning Daytona 675 and covers its body panels, tank and fenders in a stunning new Pearl White while the frame, swing arm and subframe receive a distinctive Sparkle Blue paint.

"The Daytona 675 has received exceptional reviews for its performance and styling," said Jim Callahan, North American Marketing Manager for Triumph Motorcycles. "Now, Triumph has taken the bike's styling a step further with this incredible new color scheme. You absolutely have to see the Daytona 675 Special Edition in person to appreciate the way sunlight makes this bike shine."
The Daytona 675 SE is mechanically identical to the standard 2009 Daytona 675, which has received praises worldwide by winning several road and track-based tests against its competitors.

The race-bred machine utilizes a 126bhp three-cylinder engine and the very latest chassis technology, including a highly sophisticated and adjustable front and rear suspension. Riders can adjust both high and low speed compression damping to obtain unparalleled levels of control that are suited to both spirited street and track riding as well as compliance for rough road surfaces. New radial-mount Nissin monobloc front brakes give tremendous stopping power while the latest Pirelli SuperCorsa SP tires give outstanding levels of grip and feedback.

A full range of genuine accessories and factory race parts also are available for the Daytona 675 SE, giving owners an opportunity to personalize both the looks and performance of their machine. Track day enthusiasts will find a number of accessories that include lightweight carbon fiber parts and a 'plug-and-play' quickshifter as well as race-style rear set footrests and a racing inspired exhaust that were developed with Italian racing specialist Arrow Special Parts.

Similarly, Triumph's association with Alpinestars technical riding apparel has resulted in a range of performance jackets, pants, gloves and boots that are designed for male and female Daytona 675 riders.

Features & Benefits

Engine
Powered by the critically-acclaimed 675cc three-cylinder engine producing 126bhp, the Daytona 675 SE is mechanically identical to the standard Daytona 675, which has received universal praise since its introduction at the start of the year, winning numerous road and track based group tests against its supersport class competitors.

Bodywork
The Daytona 675 SE features an attention-grabbing new Pearl White color scheme, a brand new color that has not been used on any other model, with eye-catching new blue decals for a distinctively high-class finish.

Wheels
Lightweight cast aluminum five-spoke wheels front and rear contribute to class-defining handling, with the race-inspired blue pinstripes confirming the Daytona 675 SE’s racetrack heritage.

Frame
Triumph’s highly-acclaimed fabricated aluminum chassis comes with a distinctive Sparkle Blue frame, swing arm and subframe that really make the Daytona 675 SE stand out from the competition.

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2010 Triumph Speed Triple Special Edition

2009-10-16T19:21:00.000-07:00

2010 Triumph Speed Triple Special Edition

Triumph is celebrating 15 years of its most successful model with a distinctive new high-specification special edition of the 1050cc Speed Triple. The Speed Triple is so significant to Triumph, that company owner John Bloor has authorised use of his signature on the fuel tank for the very first time on the 15th Anniversary Special Edition.

Adding to the desirability of the new model, each buyer will receive an exclusive Speed Triple 15th Anniversary watch as a special gift. This high-quality timepiece will not be available to buy separately and is only available to purchasers of the bike.

History

Triumph is celebrating 15 years of the Speed Triple, the most
successful motorcycle of the company’s modern Hinckley era, with a distinctive limited edition model.
Triumph pioneered the now-famous “streetfighter” style in the early 1990s by pulling inspiration
from a growing group of enthusiasts that were modifying their track-based motorcycles for a more
menacing look on the street. The “streetfighter” or “naked” category of motorcycles was born and the
Speed Triple has maintained a strong hold on the category ever since.

The limited edition 15th Anniversary Speed Triple stays true to the bike’s original inspiration by
featuring unique Phantom Black metallic paint, hand-finished red pinstriped wheels and ‘15th Anniversary Special Edition’ decals on the flyscreen and rear bodywork. A number of Genuine Triumph accessories available as options for the regular Speed Triple come as standard equipment to complete the custom look of the 15th Anniversary model, including a gel seat and a color-matched flyscreen and bellypan.

This anniversary has prompted John Bloor, the British entrepreneur who rescued Triumph and
rebuilt the marque to become one of the fastest growing motorcycle manufacturers in the world, to
authorize the use of his signature on a production model for the very first time.

“There are very few motorcycles that truly break through and shift design for the entire sport. The
Speed Triple is one of those motorcycles,” said Jim Callahan, North American Marketing Manager for Triumph Motorcycles. “The Speed Triple has been refined over the years for even better styling and performance, but the bike has always remained true to the original concept and has always been one of the most recognized streetfighter style motorcycles. It is one of Triumph’s greatest success stories.”

Each new owner also will receive an exclusive Speed Triple 15th Anniversary watch as a special gift.
This high quality, marine grade timepiece takes its styling cues from the motorcycle itself with stylish red and black detailing, and is only available to those who purchase the anniversary edition motorcycle.

The watch is custom designed with a stainless steel case, crown and pusher buttons. It has a tachymeter on the bezel, high-precision three-hand movement with date, and is water resistant up to 328 feet. The timepiece’s integrated leather strap sports a stainless steel buckle with engraved logo.

More than 35,000 Speed Triples have been sold since the model was introduced. First hitting the
showrooms in February 1994, the three-cylinder Speed Triple embodies Triumph’s British bulldog spirit.

Drawing heavily on the influence of the stripped down café racers of the 1960s, the first models were
powered by a 97hp version of Triumph’s modular engine and were a regular sight on British race tracks in the thrilling Speed Triple Challenge racing series.

Over the years, the Speed Triple evolved to become the definitive factory streetfighter. The arrival
of the fuel-injected T509 Speed Triple in 1996 saw the introduction of the radical twin bug-eyed
headlights, single-sided swing arm and oval section frame that have since become Speed Triple
trademarks. In 1998 the streetfighter look was completed with the switch from low-slung clip-on
handlebars to the classic tall and wide handlebars. The Speed Triple also hit Hollywood, first in the Matrix and then alongside Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2. With each generation, the Speed Triple has become lighter, more powerful and brimming with even more attitude.

Weighing in at 416 lbs. and developing 130hp and 77 ft. lbs. of torque, the 2009 Speed Triple is
the lightest and most powerful version to date. The bike’s distinctive triple sound is accompanied by a
smooth and muscular power curve that pulls strongly from idle to red line. Handling is agile and precise
and is augmented by powerful Brembo radial front caliper brakes.

The limited edition 15th Anniversary Speed Triple is available at authorized Triumph dealers
throughout North America.

The Speed Triple is the most popular Triumph of the Hinckley era, selling over 35,000 units since being introduced for the 1994 model year. Such is the significance of the Speed Triple to Triumph, company owner John Bloor has authorised use of his signature on the fuel tank for the very first time on the 15th Anniversary Special Edition.

The limited edition model comes in a unique metallic Phantom Black colour scheme, with hand finished red pinstriped wheels to match unique ‘15th Anniversary Special Edition’ decals on the rear bodywork and flyscreen complete the special edition’s sophisticated yet aggressive look.

The Speed Triple 15th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the 2009 Speed Triple and comes equipped with a number of additional items as standard, including a colour matched bellypan and flyscreen. Also included is a stylish and comfortable Gel Seat from the Genuine Triumph Accessories range.

Adding to the desirability of the new model, each buyer will receive an exclusive Speed Triple 15th Anniversary watch as a special gift. This high-quality timepiece will not be available to buy separately and is only available to purchasers of the bike.

Commenting on the special edition, Tue Mantoni, CEO of Triumph Motorcycles, explained: “The Speed Triple has become one of the great success stories of the Triumph Hinckley era and epitomises the evolution that our brand has gone through in that time. A lot of things have happened in the 15 years since the first Speed Triple hit the showrooms but the purity of the concept has remained the same. The bike remains one of the most exciting models on the market today and this limited edition model is a fitting way to pay tribute to a true Triumph icon.”

First hitting the showrooms in February 1994, the three-cylinder Speed Triple has been the quintessential embodiment of Triumph’s British Bulldog spirit. Initially drawing heavily on the influence of the stripped down café racers of the 1960s, the first models were powered by a 98PS version of Triumph’s modular engine and were a regular sight on British race tracks in the thrilling Speed Triple Challenge race series.

Over the years, the Speed Triple evolved to become the definitive factory streetfighter. The arrival of the fuel-injected T509 Speed Triple in 1996 saw the introduction of the radical twin bug-eyed headlights, single-sided swingarm and oval section frame that have become Speed Triple trademarks ever since. In 1998 the streetfighter look was completed with the switch from low-slung clip-ons to the classic tall and wide handlebars. The Speed Triple also hit Hollywood, first in the Matrix and secondly playing a starring role alongside Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2. With each generation the Speed Triple has become lighter, more powerful and brimming with even more attitude. Whatever the improvements, the Speed Triple has always remained faithful to the minimalist approach that has gained the bike a cult following around the world.

Weighing in at 189kg and developing 132PS and 105Nm of torque, the 2009 Speed Triple is the lightest and most powerful version to date. With its distinctive triple sound accompanying a muscular linear power delivery that pulls strongly from tickover to red line, combined with precise and agile handling and powerful Brembo radial front caliper brakes, the Speed Triple perfectly embodies the streetfighter spirit and, like most 15 year olds, is most definitely a bike with attitude, vigour and a lust for life.

Features and Specifications:

Engine: Weighing in at 189kg and developing 132PS and 105Nm of torque, the 2009 Speed Triple is the lightest and most powerful version to date. With its distinctive triple sound accompanying a muscular linear power delivery that pulls strongly from tickover to red line, combined with precise and agile handling.

Brakes: Powerful Brembo radial front caliper brakes supply precision braking performance.

Bodywork: The Speed Triple’s rear-end has sharp, minimalist styling. It features a new rear sub-frame, polished stainless steel heat shields and repositioned aluminium pillion footrests to give passengers more leg room. It also sports a clear-lens LED rear light.

Accessories: The Speed Triple 15th Anniversary Special Edition is based on the 2009 Speed Triple and comes equipped with a number of additional items as standard, including a colour matched bellypan and flyscreen. Also included is a stylish and comfortable Gel Seat from the Genuine Triumph Accessories range.

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2010 Triumph Tiger Special Edition

2009-10-16T19:19:00.000-07:00

2010 Triumph Tiger Special Edition

Triumph has transformed its popular Tiger adventure-sport model. Taking the ABS version of the Tiger as its base, the 2010 Tiger SE features a distinctive new Matte Graphite and Matte Black colour scheme. The new addition to the Tiger family has even more versatility thanks to the addition of color-matched hard bags and handguards as standard.

History

The Tiger namesake has stood the test of time at Triumph Motorcycles. While the Tiger’s spec sheet has changed considerably over the years, the bike itself has always been synonymous with free-spirited travel.

The 2010 Triumph Tiger SE pays tribute to the generations of riders who have created their own
adventures aboard a Tiger. The Special Edition model begins with the ABS (anti-lock braking system)
version of the Triumph Tiger and adds a distinctive new matte graphite and matte black two-tone paint
scheme with color-matched saddle bags and hand guards.

The Tiger SE’s unique color scheme was inspired by one of Triumph’s most cherished employee
benefits: the privilege of specifying a bike with custom paint. The Triumph design team was experimenting with different colors and found that the combination worked so well with the lines of the Tiger that the factory decided to make it available on the limited edition Tiger SE.

“The Tiger has received rave reviews for being one of the best all-around bikes on the market,”
said Jim Callahan, North American Marketing Manager for Triumph Motorcycles. “The new Tiger SE’s custom matte graphite and black paint really sets the bike apart from the other motorcycles in its class. It looks fantastic, so you’ll want to hurry while they’re still in stock.”

The Tiger’s current platform was first introduced in 1994 and has evolved into a well-rounded sport
touring motorcycle that is perfect for cutting through the urban jungle, devouring highway miles and
carving through challenging mountain passes.

The Tiger is powered by Triumph’s highly-acclaimed 1050cc three-cylinder engine that delivers
113hp at 9,400rpm and 74 ft. lbs. of torque at 6,250rpm. An adjustable sport suspension and 120
front/180 rear sport tires mounted on 17-inch wheels are combined with powerful Nissin brakes for
exceptional, confidence-inspiring handling.

Comfort has always been a strong point for the Tiger. Both the rider and passenger benefit from
great ergonomics, excellent wind protection and rubber mounted handle bars and foot pegs. Hard saddle bags and luggage are available as well as a tank bag, heated grips and a host of other accessories.

Triumph has transformed its popular Tiger adventure-sport model with the unveiling of a striking new special edition at the INTERMOT motorcycle show, held in Cologne, Germany.

Taking the ABS version of the Tiger as its base, the SE features a distinctive new Matt Graphite and Matt Black colour scheme. Priced in the region of £9,000 OTR this new flagship to the Tiger family has even more versatility thanks to the addition of colour-matched panniers (with a combined capacity of 44 litres) and handguards as standard.

The two-tone colour scheme enhances the standard Tiger’s looks with an air of classic British sophistication and was inspired by one of Triumph’s company employee benefits: being able to specify a bike with non-standard colours. As Simon Warburton, Triumph’s Product Manager, explains, “Some of the design team were trying out different bodywork colours and while changing panels over they noticed that the combination of Matt Black and Matt Graphite worked really well. From this we developed the unique two-tone scheme that you see, which expresses the individuality of the special edition model perfectly.”

First introduced in 1994 as a versatile dual-purpose machine, the Tiger has evolved into the complete all-rounder that can tour, commute and scratch in equal measures. The Tiger’s commanding off-road style upright riding position is perfect for cutting through the urban jungle, devouring motorway miles and carving through challenging mountain passes.

The latest incarnation of the Tiger is powered by Triumph’s highly-acclaimed 1050cc three-cylinder engine, delivering peak power of 115PS (113bhp) at 9,400rpm and 100Nm (74ft.lbf) torque at 6,250rpm. Adjustable sports suspension and 120 front/180 rear sports tyres combined with powerful radial front caliper Nissin brakes endow the Tiger with the agility, handling and braking to let you fully exploit the potent triple. The 20 litre fuel tank provides a realistic 200 mile (320km) range, adding to the Tiger’s practicality and touring ability.

Features & Benefits

Engine: Powered by Triumph’s highly-acclaimed 1050cc three-cylinder engine, delivering peak power of 113bhp at 9,400rpm and 74ft.lb torque at 6,250rpm. Adjustable sports suspension and 120 front/180 rear sports tires combined with powerful radial front caliper Nissin brakes endow the Tiger with the agility, handling and braking to let you fully exploit the potent triple.

Fuel Tank: The 5.2 gallon fuel tank provides a realistic 200 mile range, adding to the Tiger’s practicality and touring ability.

Body Work: The two-tone color scheme enhances the standard Tiger’s looks with an air of classic British sophistication.

ABS: Triumph’s Antilock Braking System has been carefully designed to boost control under hard braking, working on both wheels independently. This unobtrusive system retains all the sensations of riding, operating at 100 calculations per second to sense the precise moment the wheel is about to lock up, then preventing it from doing so. The system has been specifically tailored to the Tiger, with painstaking calibration over many months to ensure optimum braking performance.

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2010 Buell Firebolt XB12R

2009-10-13T17:42:00.000-07:00

2010 Buell Firebolt XB12R

The innovative design of the Buell® Firebolt® XB12R breaks all sportbike convention. Its light weight, razor-sharp agility and torque-rich V-Twin powerplant make it a potent canyon carver that looks and feels like no other motorcycle on the road.

Buell® sportbikes strike a unique balance of real-world and race track performance. Their unique styling, aggressive ergonomics and premium components combine to deliver the ultimate, intuitive sport riding experience.

Model Highlights

New Sunfire Yellow color choice
New Master cylinder piston seals for improved brake feel
New LED taillight
New Clear-lens front and rear turn signals
New Thin-film airbox graphics and fly cut brake logos
New Second oxygen sensor and updated EFI calibration improves fuel economy and drivability

• Buell® ZTL2™ four-pad, eight-piston front brake
• Blacked-out engine, frame, forks and other components
• Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires
• Cosmetic frame protectors
• Clip-on style handlebar
• Aerodynamic front fairing with tinted windscreen
• Perforated textured seat
• Removable tail cowl over passenger seat
• Dual projector-beam headlamps
• Aggressive, athletic riding position

Key Features

Each Buell model is designed utilizing the Buell Trilogy of Technology™ – chassis rigidity, centralized mass, and low unsprung weight – to produce a motorcycle which responds instantly to rider input.

• Buell Thunderstorm® 1203cc air/oil/fancooled 45-degree V-Twin engine with DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
• Fuel in Frame Intuitive Response Chassis
• Rigid cast-aluminum swingarm doubles as engine oil reservoir
• Eight-row oil cooler with Jiffy-tite fittings
• Goodyear® Hibrex® final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology with a constant-tension pulley for smoother on/off throttle transitions
• Underslung Buell InterActive Exhaust
• 6-spoke, cast aluminum wheels
• Steel braided brake lines
• Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa® inverted fork
• Fully adjustable Showa® rear shock absorber
• Adjustable hand controls

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2010 Buell 1125CR

2009-10-13T17:40:00.000-07:00

2010 Buell 1125CR

As Erik Buell's vision of a modern day cafe racer, the Buell® 1125CR blends class-leading performance with sinister styling and a wicked attitude to push the boundaries of the streetfighter category.

Buell Lightning models and the new 1125CR™ are at the core of what Buell is all about - pure performance with a broad, seamless power delivery in a stripped down, raw and aggressive package.

Model Highlights

New Tapered aluminum streetfighter handlebar
New Polished stainless steel headers
New Master cylinder piston seals for improved brake feel
New Engine cover sight glass for convenient oil-level checks
New Pre-wired battery tender harness
New Designer Black wheels with red pinstripe
New LED taillight
New Clear-lens rear turn signals
New Bodywork graphics and fly cut brake logos
New Arctic White/Midnight Black color combination
New Battery tender plug

• Buell® ZTL2™ four-pad, eight-piston front brake
• Two-piston rear brake caliper mounted directly to inner swingarm
• Brushed stainless steel exhaust outlets
• LED front turn signals integrated with mirrors
• Digital lap timer and gear indicator
• Minimalist flyscreen with integrated head lights
• Removable tail cowl over passenger seat
• Versatile riding position with relaxed footpegs and a short reach to the bars

Key Features

As Erik Buell’s vision of a modern day café racer, the Buell® 1125CR blends class-leading performance with sinister styling and a wicked attitude to push the boundaries of the streetfighter category.

Buell Lightning models and the new 1125CR™ are at the core of what Buell is all about – pure performance with a broad, seamless power delivery in a stripped down, raw and aggressive package.

• Buell Helicon® 1125cc liquid-cooled fourstroke, 72-degree V-Twin engine with DDFI 3 Electronic Fuel Injection ECM
• Compact oblique stacked six-speed transmission configuration
• Ram-air pressurized air box
• Goodyear® Hibrex® final drive belt with Flexten Plus technology with a constant-tension pulley for smoother on/off throttle transitions
• Underslung muffler with Helmholtz chamber
• Twin side-mount radiators with outer covers designed to absorb impact
• HVA (Hydraulic Vacuum Assist) clutch with slipper action
• 6-spoke, cast aluminum wheels
• Pirelli Diablo Corsa III tires
• Steel braided brake lines
• Fully adjustable 47 mm Showa inverted fork
• Fully adjustable Showa rear shock absorber
• Fuel-in Frame Intuitive Response Chassis
• Rigid cast-aluminum swingarm
• Adjustable hand and foot controls

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2010 Honda CBR600RR ABS

2009-10-10T11:45:00.000-07:00

2010 Honda CBR600RR ABS

No other 600cc machine has won more magazine comparisons and AMA championships than Honda's CBR600. Striking the ideal balance of power and handling, the new CBR600RR ABS blends a light and compact chassis with impeccable power delivery for a combination that's hard to beat. Also available with the Honda's unique Combined ABS for the pinnacle of sportbike braking performance, the 2010 CBR600RR ABS continues to set the standard for the middleweight class.

New for 2010

Exciting new colors: Pearl Orange/Black and Leyla. C-ABS model available in Red/Black only.

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