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Thursday, September 10, 2015
Ducati Monster 1200 2014 in Stores in March, Price Announced
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| Ducati Monster 1200 2014 |
The beauty queen of the 2013 EICMA, the Monster 1200 drops the air-cooled L-twin in favor of the liquid-cooled Testastretta 11° mill derived from the Diavel. Riders are in for quite a blast, as the power unit will provide 135 hp of pure fun and 87 ft-lbs (118 Nm). The low-power Diavel, that is.
Motoblog reports that the first bikes have already rolled off the production line, with the fresh price tags reading €13,490 ($18,270) for the Monster 1200 and €15,990 ($21,655) for the added S.
Soure Autoevolution
Yamaha YZF-R3 300cc sportsbike in pipeline?
Now, in an interesting development, it has emerged that Yamaha might be working not just on the 250cc R25 but on a 300cc sibling too! The folks at Asphalt and Rubber claim that Yamaha has already trademaked the names YZF R3 and R3 and this 300cc sportsbike could be launched just months after the highly anticipated R25.
It isn’t really too much of a surprise to know that Yamaha intends to come up with both a 250cc and 300cc model in its YZF range. It may be noted that arch rival Kawasaki has been selling Ninja 300 and Ninja 250 alongside each other since sometime now and it seems like unlike what was being speculated earlier, Yamaha plans to come up with not one but two bikes to combat the Ninja sisters.
The Yamaha YZF-R3 300cc sportsbike would be powered by a parallel twin, 300cc, fuel injected engine that is likely to have a max power output of around 40 PS. The engine will come mated to a six speed gearbox and in typical sportsbike fashion, would have a high-set redline.
The YZF-R3 could share its tubular frame with the 250cc sibling. We won’t be really surprised to see the R3 and the R25 looking almost the same. Now, the concept R25 looks much like Vale’s M1 and the production model would in-turn, look much like the concept bike. This means that the R3 too would look like a serious track-oriented machine, which is only a good thing for bike aficionados and Rossi-loyalists.
Not much is currently known about the Yamaha YZF-R3 300cc sportsbike but safely expect us to updated you as soon as we manage to dig out some more info on the upcoming Yamaha sportsbike.
Soure Motoroids
Kawasaki Shows A New Edition KLR650 [Photo Gallery]
The 2014 Kawasaki KLR650 New Edition is a new dual-sport bike which will be sold alongside the base model, introduced at the IMS in New York recently.
Since Kawasaki already introduced the 2014 KLR650 in the summer, the New Edition is not exactly a full model year machine. We ran a comparison between the two bikes and all the generic specs are identical, down to dimensions, weight and so on.
However, it looks like the New Edition comes with revised suspensions and a different seat. They have discussed with Kawasaki at the NYC IMS and they say that the major differences are in the suspension area.
The 2014 Kawasaki KLR650 New Edition brings 40% firmer fork springs and 27% firmer rebound damping, while the Uni-Trak reacr shock has a 63% higher spring rate and its rebound damping is 83% firmer. This means the 2014 Kawasaki KLR650 New Edition will perform very nicely even when fully loaded.
The seat was also redesigned, and comes with good-looking panels in the rear, and a more tapered profile in the front, for a shorter reach to the ground. The livery also changes a bit, as the bike is offered in Candy Lime Green and Ebony, Metallic Flat Raw Graystone and Ebony or Pearl Stardust White and Ebony.
Soure : autoevolution
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| Kawasaki Shows A New Edition KLR650 |
Since Kawasaki already introduced the 2014 KLR650 in the summer, the New Edition is not exactly a full model year machine. We ran a comparison between the two bikes and all the generic specs are identical, down to dimensions, weight and so on.
However, it looks like the New Edition comes with revised suspensions and a different seat. They have discussed with Kawasaki at the NYC IMS and they say that the major differences are in the suspension area.
The 2014 Kawasaki KLR650 New Edition brings 40% firmer fork springs and 27% firmer rebound damping, while the Uni-Trak reacr shock has a 63% higher spring rate and its rebound damping is 83% firmer. This means the 2014 Kawasaki KLR650 New Edition will perform very nicely even when fully loaded.
The seat was also redesigned, and comes with good-looking panels in the rear, and a more tapered profile in the front, for a shorter reach to the ground. The livery also changes a bit, as the bike is offered in Candy Lime Green and Ebony, Metallic Flat Raw Graystone and Ebony or Pearl Stardust White and Ebony.
Soure : autoevolution
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Turbocharged Suzuki Recursion Concept Announced For Tokyo Motor Show
Turbocharged Suzuki Recursion Concept Announced For Tokyo Motor Show
Of the Big Four Japanese manufacturers, Suzuki has been the most stagnant in recent years as it tries to recover from the economic downturn, offering fewer product updates and new models than Honda, Kawasaki or Yamaha. Suzuki now appears ready to innovate once again, first new products including the V-Strom 1000 and the new Burgman 200 scooter. But there’s more on the way.
Introducing the Suzuki Recursion, a new partially-faired roadster concept powered by a 588cc parallel-Twin engine with an intercooler turbo. According to Suzuki, the Recursion offers the performance of a larger-displacement motorcycle with the ease of handling and fuel economy of a middleweight.
Unlike most of its competition, Suzuki won’t be presenting the Recursion concept at EICMA in Italy, instead opting for the Nov. 23-Dec. 1 Tokyo Motor Show in Japan.
Here’s what Suzuki has to say about the Recursion:
The Recursion compact roadster has a styling that gives form to the love of motorcycles, while striking a balance between the running performance of a large displacement motorcycle and the easy handling and economy of a middle displacement motorcycle.
By arranging a newly developed 588cm3 water-cooled in-line 2-cylinder engine with an intercooler turbo on its compact body, it realizes easy handling and economy on city streets, and an exhilarating, torquey ride on winding roads.
True to the name, Recursion is a model that brings back the basics of riding excitement in the diverse ways a motorcycle can be enjoyed.
Other details include an upside-down fork, single-sided swingarm and an underslung exhaust
Source: Motorcycle
Honda CTX1300 Spied, Shows Massive F6B DNA
Honda CTX1300 Spied, Shows Massive F6B DNA
The Honda CTX1300 brings in two familiar shapes: the F6B and the DN-01. In fact the sweet F6B already had some of the stance of the DN-01 bike, which was a bit ahead of its time. We can clearly see a transverse V4 in the vein of the new Motus machinery and it's really sweet to see this feature back on Honda's agenda.
With a front end retaining massive F6B DBA, this bike is surely a looker. Though the pictured machine has a clutch lever and shifter, we can definitely expect that Honda delivers a DCT version.
The wheels are rather flat and don't match the modern attire of the bike, but this can easily be changed, of course. Much brawnier than the CTX700 machines, the new bike will also be hungrier, but to what extent remains to be seen.
Hardcases the Deauville and ST1300 style are also a welcome addition for the weekend tourer and add pleasant visual balance to the build. I am not sure whether I like this bike as much as other similar motorcycles, but that's only me: it looks very cool and could help Honda's figures in a quite nice way.
Source: Autoevolution
TOP 5 HONDA CX500S
It had a lot going for it technologically, though. A water-cooled V-twin power plant, shaft drive and tubeless Comstar wheels put it at the cutting edge. Plus there was Honda’s legendary reliability, making it popular among couriers. But it was still ugly, a trait Honda tried to rectify with the CX500 Custom the following year. With a cruiser spin to it, the Custom was marginally prettier, with the biggest difference being a slimmer and sharper fuel tank.
Honda only produced the CX500 for five years, but lately it’s been enjoying a rise in popularity as a custom platform. So we’ve rounded up our five favorite custom CX500s—from builders that have miraculously managed to make the CX500 attractive.
Wrenchmonkees This brutal ‘chopper-racer’ is proof that the rather bland CX500 can be transformed into something radical. The donor bike was mechanically sound—the owner rode it all the way from France to the Wrenchmonkees’ shop in Copenhagen—but the frame needed some cleaning up.
Once that was sorted, they fitted the tank and wheels from a CX500 Custom, before chopping the rear of the frame and fabricating a solo seat and bobbed rear fender. The Wrenchmonkees also dropped the front forks, removed the airbox and relocated the battery box to open up the area under the seat.
A custom exhaust system was built to follow the angles of the frame, with wrapped headers and blacked-out mufflers. Tarozzi foot pegs and clip-ons were added, along with Posh grips. The speedo and headlight are from a Mini—wrapped in a handcrafted shroud. The bike was then entered into the Danish ‘Forever Two Wheels’ custom show, where it took first place in the Open class—right before its owner road it back to France.
Hageman Motorcycles Greg Hageman’s builds all have one thing in common—great lines. This CX500, built for the first season of Café Racer TV (when Hageman was known as Doc’s Chops) is no exception. To sort out the CX’s lack of visual flow, Greg sourced a café seat made for a CB100 from Vietnam, and modified the awkward subframe to fit.
He then relocated most of the electronics to under the seat, and the battery to under the engine. The front forks were lowered and a Buell front brake installed. Greg also moved the foot controls back and up, and fitted Tarozzi clip-ons. The engine was left stock, but the carbs were rejetted and reverse cone mufflers added. Greg originally had the tank painted silver, but had a second candy tangerine tank painted as well. The bike has since, ironically, been sold to a buyer in Vietnam.
Moto Mucci An industrial designer by trade, Dave Mucci had a clear goal in mind for his first build, a 1978 CX500. “I wanted it to be two-up, a relatively inexpensive build, and not too pretty.” His original aim was to do all the work himself, but, since he was he was still learning, he called in the help of Analog Motorcycles to modify the frame and fabricate the seat pan. The upholstery was then done by Rod’s Designs. Dave lowered the CX by an inch at both ends—installing stiffer rear shocks and adding 20W oil to the forks.
He also rebuilt the carbs, wrapped the exhaust headers and installed a custom 8” Cherry Bomb muffler. Other aftermarket parts include clubman bars, natural Posh grips, a 7” headlight from SpeedMotoCo and NOS 70′s pistol grip levers from Japan. The fenders are chopped Gold Wing units, powdercoated black along with a few other select parts. A warm metallic grey color was chosen for the tank and side covers to complement the tan seat.
The result is an honest and muted custom that looks thoroughly rideable—Dave took it for an 800-mile two-up trip around Lake Michigan last year, ditching the clubmans for some low rise bars. He’s since gone on to customize a Yamaha SR250 for his girlfriend, and has a couple more bikes in the works.
Garage Project To turn the lumpy CX500 into a lean café racer, Garage Project’s Rex Havoc enlisted the help of Brett Trutwein at Hand Made Vintage Kustoms. Rex stripped the bike before handing it over to Brett for fabrication and re-assembly. “I talked with Brett about the basic direction I wanted to achieve for the customer,” says Rex, “and he made suggestions which made it better.”
The donor bike came to them in tip-top shape—which was great, as the customer’s budget was extremely tight. They were able to leave the engine, carbs and airbox alone, and simply focus on cosmetics. The tank and side panels from a CX500 Custom were installed to slim the bike’s profile down, while the front forks were lowered to get the stance right. Brett fabricated a beautiful seat unit and made significant modifications to the rear of the frame. He also added the mufflers from a Harley Sportster, wrapped the pipes and cleaned up the wiring. Since the customer wasn’t planning on going fast, Firestone’s Deluxe Champion tyres were chosen. Other finishing kit includes clubman bars and Biltwell Kung Fu grips from Dime City Cycles and, my personal favorite, a triangular chopper headlight from Lowbrow Customs.
Herencia Custom Garage This stunning 1980 CX500 scrambler was put together by Argentinian outfit HCG. It’s almost unrecognizable as a CX500—mostly due to the completely re-engineered subframe and seat. Another noticeable change is the fuel tank —as HCG’s Federico Lozada explains, “The CX500 in Argentina was not a much appreciated bike, so we decided to use a 1980 Honda XL250 gas tank, which was the most popular bike here.”
It’s finished in a classic Honda red, black and white scheme. The front end is from a 2010 Triumph Bonneville—including the forks, triple trees and brake caliper and disk. HCG also fitted Progressive shocks at the rear, a KTM 690 radiator, K&N filters and a lithium-ion battery, relocated to behind the gearbox. The stock wheels were powder coated black and treated to Coker tyres. Rounding things off are low-rise bars, MX-style foot pegs, smaller lights and blacked-out reverse cone mufflers. It’s a radical departure for the CX, and one that I wouldn’t mind having in my garage.
Source : Bikeexif
World Exclusive: 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R — First Official Photos and Specs
We just snagged the very first official images, specs an full details of the highly, highly anticipated 2014 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. And, we’re extremely excited to report that this is one bike that has not been watered down. That’s right: 180 mother loving horsepower.
That power comes from a 1,301cc, 75-degree V-twin developing 106 lb.-ft. of torque and drives a dry weight of 416 lbs. Bore and stroke are 108 and 71mm. This is the most powerful naked production bike in the world, if not the lightest. That power-to-weight ratio is enough to push it from zero to 124 mph in just 7.2 seconds. This thing is going to be insane.
That capacity isn’t just used for peak figures though. 1.3 liters means huge torque at low revs. Specifically 74lb-ft at just 2,500rpm. The motor redlines at 12,000rpm. Despite such impressive numbers, it shouldn’t be a maintenance nightmare. Service intervals are 9,300 miles apart.
It’ll slow down too. Braking comes from the same Brembo M50 Calipers and 320mm discs as the Ducati 1199 Panigale S, just with one big difference: Supermoto Mode! That disables ABS at the rear, enabling you to back it into corners. No word on whether or not the bike as Bosch’s new cornering ABS system, but that company is supplying the ABS system, so fingers crossed. A slipper clutch should help keep things upright, regardless.
Also keeping things safe is ride-by-wire and traction control. Switchable riding modes run the gamut typical “Sport” and “Rain” to the never-before-seen “Supermoto.”
That power comes from a 1,301cc, 75-degree V-twin developing 106 lb.-ft. of torque and drives a dry weight of 416 lbs. Bore and stroke are 108 and 71mm. This is the most powerful naked production bike in the world, if not the lightest. That power-to-weight ratio is enough to push it from zero to 124 mph in just 7.2 seconds. This thing is going to be insane.
That capacity isn’t just used for peak figures though. 1.3 liters means huge torque at low revs. Specifically 74lb-ft at just 2,500rpm. The motor redlines at 12,000rpm. Despite such impressive numbers, it shouldn’t be a maintenance nightmare. Service intervals are 9,300 miles apart.
It’ll slow down too. Braking comes from the same Brembo M50 Calipers and 320mm discs as the Ducati 1199 Panigale S, just with one big difference: Supermoto Mode! That disables ABS at the rear, enabling you to back it into corners. No word on whether or not the bike as Bosch’s new cornering ABS system, but that company is supplying the ABS system, so fingers crossed. A slipper clutch should help keep things upright, regardless.
Also keeping things safe is ride-by-wire and traction control. Switchable riding modes run the gamut typical “Sport” and “Rain” to the never-before-seen “Supermoto.”
Source: Rideapart.com
Kawasaki Z800 coming January 2014
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| Kawasaki Z800 coming January 2014 |
Being a street-naked middle weight, the bike also offers fuel efficient riding with optimum performance on tap, thanks to features like economical riding indicator, which appears on the instrument panel indicating fuel consumption for efficient riding, and the dual throttle valves feature, which is a second set of ECU-controlled throttle valves offering better combustion efficiency along with an increase in power. 
The Z800 will soon be on sale in India, directly imported in as a Completely Built Unit or CBU model from Thailand. The Z800 would cost approximately Rs 8,50,000 lakhs (ex-showroom, Pune).
Source Autocar India
Pulsar CS400 and SS400 boost Bajaj’s moto at Auto Expo 2014
A new Bajaj Pulsar was expected to make its presence felt sometime very soon, especially considering that multiple close to production ready models were spotted on test on the outskirts of Pune just before 2014 India auto expo, and in the months up to it.
And boy did, Bajaj pull off the greatest show ever. What was expected was a smaller cc Pulsar, but the manufacturer is quite clear about ensuring there’s a Pulsar in as many variants, and segments as possible. Using the Auto Expo platform, Bajaj has shown a cruising sports Pulsar. This one runs on a 375cc engine, is liquid cooled, and a 4 valve. Triple spark with fuel injection, and a 6 speed transmission, and yes, ABS equipped brakes are seen. Named Pulsar CS400, the company says, here is ‘India’s No 1 Sports bike.’
And it’s not just a manageable sports bike that Pulsar is presenting, there’s also Pulsar SS400, which shares its specs with CS400, but this one is essentially a super sports bike. While both bikes share a fair bit, in appearance they are distinctly different. Obviously the tone has been set by Pulsar in the short run, and Bajaj is going that extra mile to claw its way into other segments after having ruled the roost these past few years with the Pulsar 150, Pulsar 180, Pulsar 200, and Pulsar 220.
Also on display at Auto Expo is the company’s succesful Pulsar NS200. Fitted with a SOHC 4-valve Triple Spark Engine, combustion stands improved at 27% faster than twin spark and 50% faster than a single spark engine to ensure better performance, emission and fuel efficiency.
Liquid Cooling enhances longer engine life, no power fading and lower engine noise. Powered by a 6-Speed Gear box ensures better performance across the entire rpm band for a sports bike ride experience. Gas filled Nitrox Mono suspension improves ride and handling, and front and rear Petal Disc brakes improve braking.
The 200cc Pulsar has already helped Bajaj create a niche small cc sports bike sports bike segment that’s important because of its recah and affordability. The new dual-colour range of Pulsar’s was introduced recently.
Pulsar SS400 and CS400 will be a space to look out for especially in terms of what price these bikes will be made available at.
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And boy did, Bajaj pull off the greatest show ever. What was expected was a smaller cc Pulsar, but the manufacturer is quite clear about ensuring there’s a Pulsar in as many variants, and segments as possible. Using the Auto Expo platform, Bajaj has shown a cruising sports Pulsar. This one runs on a 375cc engine, is liquid cooled, and a 4 valve. Triple spark with fuel injection, and a 6 speed transmission, and yes, ABS equipped brakes are seen. Named Pulsar CS400, the company says, here is ‘India’s No 1 Sports bike.’
And it’s not just a manageable sports bike that Pulsar is presenting, there’s also Pulsar SS400, which shares its specs with CS400, but this one is essentially a super sports bike. While both bikes share a fair bit, in appearance they are distinctly different. Obviously the tone has been set by Pulsar in the short run, and Bajaj is going that extra mile to claw its way into other segments after having ruled the roost these past few years with the Pulsar 150, Pulsar 180, Pulsar 200, and Pulsar 220.
Also on display at Auto Expo is the company’s succesful Pulsar NS200. Fitted with a SOHC 4-valve Triple Spark Engine, combustion stands improved at 27% faster than twin spark and 50% faster than a single spark engine to ensure better performance, emission and fuel efficiency.
Liquid Cooling enhances longer engine life, no power fading and lower engine noise. Powered by a 6-Speed Gear box ensures better performance across the entire rpm band for a sports bike ride experience. Gas filled Nitrox Mono suspension improves ride and handling, and front and rear Petal Disc brakes improve braking.
The 200cc Pulsar has already helped Bajaj create a niche small cc sports bike sports bike segment that’s important because of its recah and affordability. The new dual-colour range of Pulsar’s was introduced recently.
Pulsar SS400 and CS400 will be a space to look out for especially in terms of what price these bikes will be made available at.
Source : Rushlane
Ducati Superleggera Envisioned by Ulfert Janssen
Ducati Superleggera Envisioned by Ulfert Janssen
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| Ducati Superleggera Envisioned |
In case you thought the Ducati Superleggera is the best shape an 1199 Panigale could ever dream of having, I'm glad to introduce to you the vision of Gannet Design's Ulfert Janssen, a German designer specialized in transport design development and product design.
His Superleggera takes aerodynamics to a new level, most likely matching the lightweight construction of the new Ducati superbike, and "Fluid" is probably one of the best names for such a design.
It looks like Ulfert is reinterpreting the monocoque frame approach, but his design is taking things way into the future. With a solid expertise in auto design development, Ulfert Janssen is able to blend function and form into a product which is ahead of its time, but nevertheless awesome.
Having worked for more than 10 years in Renault's design squad and behind the man behind the interior of cars such as the Infiniti FX, Ulfert Janssen is showing an even more refined approach to modern shapes than the classic bike designer.
Have Janssen's Fluid made in carbon fiber and we'd most likely be looking at a new bike, the Ultrasuperleggera. More on Ulfert's design work.
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| Ducati Superleggera Envisioned |
Source: Autoevolution
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