100-Latest-Bikes

2010 Dorsoduro 750

2010-05-08T00:22:00.000-07:00

Price
Bodystyle	Naked
Warranty	24 months
Manufacturer Country	Italy
Introduction Year	2009
Displacement (cc)	749.9
Engine Type	V Twin

2010 RSV 4 FACTORY

2010-05-08T00:21:00.000-07:00

Price
Bodystyle	Sport
Warranty	24 months
Manufacturer Country	Italy
Introduction Year	2010
Displacement (cc)	999.6
Engine Type	V4

2010 RSV 4 R

2010-05-08T00:20:00.000-07:00

Price
Bodystyle	Sport
Warranty	24 months
Manufacturer Country	Italy
Introduction Year	2010
Displacement (cc)	999.6
Engine Type	V4

2010 Tuono 1000 R

2010-05-08T00:19:00.000-07:00

Price
Bodystyle	Sport
Warranty	24 months
Manufacturer Country	Italy
Introduction Year	N/A
Displacement (cc)	997.6
Engine Type	V Twin

2010 Tuono 1000 R Factory

2010-05-08T00:17:00.000-07:00

Price
Bodystyle	Sport
Warranty	24 months
Manufacturer Country	Italy
Introduction Year	N/A
Displacement (cc)	997.6
Engine Type	V Twin

2010 Superbike Smackdown VII Track

2010-05-08T00:11:00.000-07:00

Professional-grade speed and writing skills to match, Executive Editor Steve Atlas is the leader of the new blood at MotoUSA. Atlas has AMA racing creds that are even more extensive than his driving record.

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Clash of the Titans

Check out the 2010 Superbike Smackdown VII Track video Part I

The arms race has resumed. Take the covers off the nukes; the battle for superbike superiority is back in full swing!

Over the past few years we haven’t seen any revolutionary gains in performance from the big-bore sportbike world. Things have remained relatively stagnant; be it due to emissions, noise regulations, or a lack of someone really setting a new benchmark, Honda has reigned supreme for two years running. And though others have found small gains here and there, no one has really dropped our jaw with big horsepower numbers or wowed us with totally new ideas – Yamaha’s crossplane crankshaft being the only exception. But that has all changed for 2010…

While the four Japanese machines remain mostly unchanged, a new European contingent enters the fray alongside Ducati. With BMW’s monstrous S1000RR, Aprilia’s wicked RSV4R and the sinister black KTM RC8R, three totally new rockets have joined the Superbike world and with them have come some big claims and new ideas – both in terms of horsepower and technology. But do these bikes really have what it takes to dethrone the tried-and-true Japanese Inline Fours? Or is it merely a case of a lot of talk but little walk?

Check out the 2010 Superbike Smackdown VII Track video Part II

Putting all eight of these street-legal track-designed rockets through the wringer, we assembled a talented and experienced team of testers, ranging in ability from expert trackday riders to professional champions. MotoUSA’s regular three-time AMA 250cc GP Champion Chuck Sorenson returned, joining myself and fellow staffers Adam Waheed and Ken Hutchison. Also in the crew was AFM fast-guy and owner of Pacific Track Time Michael Earnest, who can ride Thunderhill quicker than most blindfolded, while young gun racer Frankie Garcia was back for another shootout. Motocross semi-pro-turned-road racer Corey Neuer joined the group, as did Nip/Tuck TV star John Hensley, who has been club racing recently and getting quite fast, the pair providing us with totally different and fresh new angles.

Because of the massive proportions and complexity of this monster shootout, we once again split the track and street portions into separate stories. Furthermore, to get as much objective information as possible, we fitted each of the machines with the latest bolt-on data acquisition systems from Kinelogix for our track test. This gave us head-spinning

Check out the 2010 Superbike Smackdown VII Track video Part III

amounts of numbers and parameters to measure the bikes, but once deciphered, we ended up with ample and interesting hard facts to back up our claims.

For the process of getting the outright fastest lap times in the most evenly-matched and fair way possible, as we’ve done the past couple years, we instated the MotoUSA Superpole system. With Chuck Sorensen and I each putting in an out-lap, one flyer and an in-lap on each of the eight bikes, all fully fueled with pre-heated, brand-new Dunlop tires. Order was drawn out of a hat and the session was done congruently during a 1-hour session. As for the rubber, we used Dunlop’s new AMA-spec DOT Daytona SportBike race tires.

We also rented the defunct El Toro Marine base to gather yet more data, this time from quarter-mile, acceleration and braking tests. Not to mention all were weighed, run on Lee's Cycle's dyno and so forth. And once we were able to regain composure and stop our heads from exploding due to the information overload, the end result is the type of comprehensive shootout the readers of this fine publication have come to expect.

Meet the Giants

MotoUSA Superbike Smackdown VII class of 2010.

As usual the Big-Four from the Far East have come out to play: Honda’s two-time reigning Smackdown champion CBR1000RR, Kawasaki’s ever-so-slightly updated ZX-10R, Suzuki’s 2009 GSX-R1000 (no 2010s are being imported to the US) and Yamaha’s YZF-R1 with its unorthodox crossplane crank engine configuration. These are joined by a host of European rides, including Ducati’s 1198S Corse Special Edition, KTM’s RC8R, Aprilia’s new RSV4R and BMW’s S1000RR.

The all-new German machine and the Italian incumbent enter the fight as the most-anticipated bikes of the year. The S1000RR, in particular is BMW’s first-ever true hardcore sportbike. But can it compete with the tried-and-true Japanese its first time out? The same holds true for the KTM, the RC8 being its first production sportbike. Although the base model was out last year, for 2010 we get a higher-end ‘R’ edition. As for the Aprilia, with years of manufacturing sportbikes under its belt, the Italian brand definitely has more information to work with than BMW or KTM. But does that mean it will make a better product? With all eight bikes set up and ready to go we were ready to hike-up our skirts and find out. So it’s time to grab a coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy the 2010 MotoUSA Superbike Smackdown!

Shout Outs…
To make sure we give love where it’s due, here are a list of the supporters and integral personnel that allowed the ultimate Superbike Smackdown to take place:

There are a lot of key people that go into making a shootout of this magnitude possible. Big thanks to them all!

Dunlop
Proving rubber for all eight of these high-horsepower machines is no easy task, thus we knew bringing Dunlop in would ensure testing was done on a consistent, high-performance tire. For this we used their latest GP-A AMA-spec race tire, which did well to withstand the day’s abuse at Thunderhill and made for a completely even playing field, which is exactly what we needed.

GoPro
Making sure we had ample on-board footage for this many machines in the time we had was no easy task, but if it were not for GoPro’s wide angle Hero it would have been impossible. They worked flawlessly and produced some awesome footage. Be sure to check out the videos

TCD

2010-05-07T06:15:00.000-07:00

TCD has been working in the design arena for over 20 years. Aside from supplying original concepts and 3D modelled vehicles and props appearing in television advertisements, music videos, pilots and feature films, we also create superb print-quality illustrations and graphics by application of the same cutting edge 3D computer technology.

An exciting sphere of operations for TCD is in the field of product design and in particular, motorcycle design. As one of Australia's leading motorcycle design consultants, we are long-term members of the Motorcycle Designers Association (MDA).

We're ready right now for your next advanced design project, so please get in touch. Email us at: tcdesign@talent.com.au

VR-2

2010-05-07T06:14:00.001-07:00

VR2

2010-05-07T06:14:00.000-07:00

Swann Insurance Bike

2010-05-07T06:13:00.001-07:00

A major design project I have been working on for about a year, in conjunction with Sydney-based insurance research organisation, the IAG Technical Research Centre. This organisation has been looking closely into ways to make motorcycles safer as well as cheaper to repair in the event of a simple tip over, and asked me for some design input, which lead to the 'Swann Insurance Motorcycle of the Future' design.

I wanted to make the concept of such a motorcycle as practical as possible, with a minimum impact on the visuals. I believe you would be hard pressed to spot the various design features without them being pointed out.

I coined a term 'Ablative Design' to describe the idea of cheap, 'sacrificial' components being used in areas susceptible to tip over damage. Think of a $30 alloy cover bearing the brunt of a simple fall off the sidestand, instead of your $2,000 muffler. Simple really. 'Ablative' comes from the old Apollo space program, where it was used to describe the heat shield that was itself destroyed whilst protecting the crew from the dangers of re-entry.

The concept also grew to include the latest ideas in electronics, in the form of ABS, Stability Control,Proximity warning and programmable cruise control.

Mont0 CAF-E

2010-05-07T06:10:00.000-07:00

401 Project

2010-05-07T06:04:00.000-07:00

V-Rex

2010-05-07T06:01:00.000-07:00

Early 2010

We are currently engaged in a general makeover of the website. We're adding a lot of background details, concept sketches
and other bits and pieces from the archives. Work will be ongoing for the next couple of months, so feel free to stop
by week to week as new items are added.

Late 2009

The V-Rex received an Honourable Mention for 'Best Eccentric' in motorcycle.com's 'Best of 2009' Awards!

The big thing happening at the moment is the DVD release of 'Fast & Furious', the fourth movie in the Fast and Furious 'franchise'. This 'car' movie just happens to have one very cool BIKE making an appearance - the mighty V-Rex! Here's a couple of shots from behind the scenes, showing Paul Walker and Vin Diesel enjoying some V-Rex coolness.

In other news, A design guide for motorcycle designers has now been released internationally featuring design and research work carried out by Tim Cameron Design in liaison with IAG Australia. Link to story

The new hybrid motorcycle design continues to get press all around the world, with Bike India, Moto Magazine in Greece, Austria's Touren Bike and Cycle Canada running stories this week, as well as the Faster & Faster motorcycle blog and AutoBlog Green running stories as well on the web. We have been working hard on an extremely exciting local vehicle design project too which, of course, I can't say anything about (yet!).

January/February 2009

The big news this month is the launch of the new hybrid motorcycle design concept called the CAF-E. This has already been picked by the European press as I guess it is quite timely. Tougher emissions rules and rising fuel prices have been threatening to put a damper on the current performance party which has been featuring some of the most awesome performance machines ever built. My aim was to say that the party can still go on, simply by application of existing hybrid car technology to motorcycles.

My focus as a designer was packaging all this technology in a fairly 'standard' looking design rather than anything as outlandish as the current crop of hybrid concept bikes. I chose the British cafe racer as a source of some lines (you can see a little Norton Commando in the ducktail) and I thought it would be fun to blend some older lines with brand new technology. There is a page for it in the gallery HERE, and you can contact me for a press release and high res print-ready images as well, via email

September/October/November 2008

Unbelievably busy few months! Our next major motorcycle design is now tantalisingly close to completion. You'll know about it as soon as it finished! Highlights over past little while include a two page story about the VR-2 appearing in the UK's MCN magazine, more US V-Rex press and exposure including being featured front and centre at the awesome Siggraph (Special Interest Group, Computer Graphics) conference in L.A. The bike's story was documented as a major fixture at the Newtek stand, since I used Newtek's Lightwave 3D to design and render the original 3D version of the bike.

There are TWO V-Rexes (Rexii?) currently to be seen at the massive SEMA show in Las Vegas, one on the K&N stand and the other with the gents at Prospray.

Other V-Rex highlights include confirmation of where and when the V-Rex makes its movie debut in 2009!

On slightly disrelated other news, 'Wired' featuring my 'space fighter' design in their on-line gallery.

Siggraph! Who's that up on the screen?

Hollywood star Paul Walker looking mighty cool on a V-Rex.

VR-2 coverage in MCN.

August 2008

This month I can confirm that the V-Rex will be appearing in a major motion picture in 2009! And although that's pretty much all I can say about that, a sniff around the web would probably enable you to work out exactly which one it is.

The bike is also making an appearance in LA at the massive and awesome Siggraph conference. Newtek, the makers of the software I used to design and build the original 3D concept, will have a 'real ' V-Rex on their stand for the week, as well as a video interview with yours truly explaining the finer points of the design process.

I have finally gotten round to rendering a short 'demo reel' featuring some of my designs in quicktime format. You can download it HERE.

May 2008

What a month so far! The new Diablo design has taken off with both German an Spanish magazines running stories about it, I am thinking of putting out one of the Diablo renders as a nice big wallpaper (1024 x 768). If you want it, just drop me an email

Also there is a series of articles appearing in 3D World magazine which trace the development in diary form of the V-Rex from my original idea and sketch all the way to rolling down the streets of the U.S.

I am also working on some car designs which will be added to the gallery shortly.

April 2008

The latest design, the Diablo has already gotten some press, with this month's AMCN featuring it in the news section.

There are more new designs on the way, including our first hybrid.

Vids vids vids! Clips of the V-Rex are all over the web. It looks GOOD in motion!
Click on these images below to see some of them.

March 2008

Some more stories are appearing in the USA this month, as various motorcycle publications both web and print-based, get to ride the V-Rex for the first time. One of the best articles so far is over on motorcycle.com (direct link here) complete with a video showing the bike cruising around Huntington Beach. My favourite quote is the opening paragraph:

If Angelina Jolie strolled down Main Street naked, perhaps with her hair on fire, she might come close to attracting the amount of attention the Travertson V-REX does. - Kevin Duke

I'll add links to the various other stories as they appear.

Late August

The press coverage continues this month, with the latest issue of Australian Motorcycle News this week features a big story covering the Swann bike, and what it means for future motorcycling. Matho also gives a mention in his editorial, which is great.

Huge media launch here in Sydney for a major design project I have been working on for about a year, in conjunction with Sydney-based research organisation, the IAG Technical Research Centre. This organisation has been looking closely into ways to make motorcycles safer as well as cheaper to repair in the event of a simple tip over, and asked me for some input, which lead to the 'Swann Insurance Motorcycle of the Future' design coming about.

The media launch was kicked off by our very own Aussie motorcycle racing star Casey Stoner, currently leading the pack in the MotoGP series, who unveiled large images of the design, which features a virtual 'wish list' of items designed to make motorcycles both safer and cheaper to insure.

A HUGE story has just appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald sparked by this launch, featuring nice big images of the design. The story is up online currently here

July

We finally found a copy of this month's issue of Cycle World (July) out in the shops - both the US and UK based magazines take a good month to find their way over to Australia! It was worth the wait however, as Cycle World's Mark Hoyer wrote a fantastic two page story about the V-Rex. Four thumbs up!!! :-)

In early August there is going to be a major media launch involving a motorcycle design I have penned in conjunction with the IAG Research Laboratory here in Sydney. This motorcycle is being used to highlight some deficiencies in current motorcycle design as regards ease of damageability and cost of repair. More details will be added as the launch grows closer.

June

'Lotsa press' seems to sum up this month! Stories about V-Rex are appearing in major magazines stateside as well as in Europe, not to mention plenty of exposure here in Australia. On top of that, the announcement that Bruce Rossmeyers' chain of H-D dealerships will be distributing V-Rex has been made here. It looks like Travertson Inc. is going to be very, very busy!

Also, starting to become a topic is something I have been working on in liaison with staff from the IAG Research Laboratory here in Sydney, Australia. Serious in-depth research is currently underway into ways that motorcycle design can be improved as regards the expense of damage ocurring after a simple 'drop'.

With horror stories of bikes being 'written off' by insurance companies after simply rolling off the sidestand, there's plenty to be done. I believe this problem can be successfully tackled at the design stage without affecting the 'looks' of the bike very much, if at all. It would be no fun if your bike looked like a battleship just so that you could insure it!

I will be setting up an entire page on this website to go into this subject much more in-depth. For now , here is a link to IAG's website on the topic, complete with QuickTime movies.

Oh and I started building Skeletor, my original thumper design from a few years ago. See here for more info.

April

Here is an interesting comparison image between the original 3D data (white lines) for the V-Rex concept and the final CAD version (red lines) from Christian. Even now I still find it astounding how close the two wireframes are.

Some stories are starting to appear about the bike. This week Ozbike magazine in Australia features the bike on the cover and in an 8 page centrefold pictorial. A french magazine called "maximoto' has also done a rather nice feature as well.

Bit of a roundup from Daytona. First off the bike won its class at the Daytona Beach Boardwalk Bike Show and Christian has a HUGE trophy for the mantlepiece! The bike was also entered in the world famous 'Rat's Hole Bike Show' somewhat reluctantly as Christian explained that the V-Rex is NOT a one-off custom bike, it's a PRODUCTION bike, but, according to Christian, they wouldn't take 'no' for an answer, and so for possibly the first time in history, a production bike placed in the TOP TEN out of 150 entries at this prestigeous show!

March 11th 2007

Daytona Bike Week has finished up. There's so much to do just to keep up. The bike has been causing quite a stir around the place! The story has also been picked up by a lot of bike news websites and other media and there's been plenty of positive feedback from the public which is just great to see. My favourite comment so far that really seems to capture the mood is " I don't know what that is. But it's awesome!!!!!" All in all a bloody amazing week and words just can't really express how proud and excited we are around here. As soon as those new pics and hopefully some vid arrive I'll post them here. Cheers!

March 5th 2007

Just received some more photos from Christian. The bike has just been on a 2 day photoshoot with reknowned photographer Mr Alain Sauquet.

March 4th 2007

Last night we received the first pics of the finished bike. This morning had to look again just to check I wasn't dreaming!
Stay tuned llike I said :-)

V-REX

2010-05-07T05:57:00.000-07:00

Honda NR800 2009 under magazine SuperStreetBike version

2009-07-22T22:34:00.000-07:00

The sum of 60 thousand dollars sounds solidly and for today, not to mention the beginning 90. And after all, revolutionary motorcycle Honda NR750 which has appeared in 1992 code-named RC40, stuffed with the latest technologies of those times, cost so much.

Road version of bike Honda NR750, successor VFR750R RC30 and NR500, has been let out in number of only 200 copies. Application of oval pistons and 8 valves on the cylinder along with the V-shaped four-cylinder engine was the most interesting technology used in this series-. Even after so much years only Honda can brag of this achievement.

Motor-magazine SuperStreetBike has prepared the version of a motorcycle which can become worthy "son" for legendary repeated winners of motorcycle races of Grand prix and a receptacle of modern operating time. What would you tell about occurrence of the accessible powerful device with V4 the engine with application of oval pistons? - Give me two!

SuperStreetBike Motor-magazine SuperStreetBike has offered the design for NR800 and has painted a technical component to come nearer to a reality.

Engine
Though it is primary NR gave out only"125 h.p., from 800 quite probably to squeeze out all 150. For example, having established injection system PGM with 46мм a throttle, as on Honda 1000RR 2008.

Chassis
In variant of SuperStreetBike, a motorcycle is equipped with frame R6 (approached in the sizes to CBR600RR), and modifed stretcher GSX-R that it perfectly held engine V4. Wheels and brakes are borrowed at Ducati, and an adjustable back suspension bracket - from latest models Suzuki GSX-R. In a motorcycle air lines for competent colling of the engine are thought over. The weight, by the way, thanks to all a shift, should be considerably lowered.

Rest
Original NR it is well-known iridian for a windscreen and the case from a carbon fibre. The variant from SuperStreetBike is more viable - carbon here less, and a windscreen - tonned from Lockhart Phillips. Sitting - that are established on Yamaha and Aprilia RSV4 are similar. Rear-view mirrors - are taken without alterations from model 1000RR.

Carbon accessories for scooter Yamaha T-Max 500

2009-07-22T22:33:00.002-07:00

Company EFC represents a set of accessories from carbon for maxiscooters Yamaha T-Max 500.

EFC does a ruler of accessories for Yamaha already for a long time, company production hills all models T-Max 500 since 2000. Last motor-days in Rome the company presented the last workings out for T-Mah 2008-2009 modelling years.

So, in particular, the forward lattice (the price in 160 euros) is offered to buyers carbon. The similar accessory for models till 2007 costs 126 euros. It is possible to buy also carbon overlays on handles on 20 euros, carbon supports for feet of the passenger for 85,8 euros, an overlay on the panel of devices for 94,8 euros, and other elements of tuning.

All accessories meaning not additional installation, and replacement of original details themselves, vary as much as possible simply and without necessity of entering of any completions or changes into a design.

The Italian company EFConsulting (EFC), having a wide experience in the field of sport tuning, c offers 2006 a wide choice of accessories for motorcycles. In the basic list of production EFC – accessories for motorcycles Kawasaki ZX-10R, Z750 and scooters Yamaha T-Max.

The limited series black-and-white Kawasaki ZX-10R

2009-07-22T22:33:00.001-07:00

The Japanese concern Kawasaki has let out the limited series of the popular superbikes of model Ninja ZX-10R in black-and-white execution.

Car will be offered only in the market of one country – Germany, and thus in the extremely limited quantity – all such here black-and-white ZX-10R 50 copies are let out.

The version of flagman "ninja" with dominating white colour of the case will cost for 345 euros more expensively, than standard. Thus, if the German price on Kawasaki ZX-10R makes 13 645 euros price Kawasaki ZX-10R White will be 13 990 euros.

Ninja ZX-10R – a high quality motorcycle of a category "supersports".

Bike is equipped by the 4-cylinder engine with liquid cooling in volume of 998 cubes, capacity of 184 h.p. Compression degree – 13. Injection system – Keihin. Weight – 208 kg. Conformity to ecological norms of the standard "Euro-3".

Brake system: in front two semifloating pedal brake disks in diameter 310мм, behind one petal disk in diameter 220мм. Wheels of 17 radiuses

2008 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa

2009-07-22T22:21:00.000-07:00

The Suzuki GSX 1300R, also known as the Hayabusa, is a hypersport motorcycle introduced in 1999. The name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed, and perhaps a joke at the expense of the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird which was the fastest production motorcycle prior to the Hayabusa. The Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common blackbird. Its extreme performance capability has also dubbed the bike as a “high abuser” of legal speed limits.

Afterwards, certain bikes were out to dare the Hayabusa top speed for a production motorcycle, including the BMW K1200S, the Kawasaki ZX-12R and the new ZX-14. And now Suzuki has decided for the 2008 model that they’ll not only revamp the super-bike, but will boost the size of the engine from 1299cc to 1340cc.

The compression power increases from 11.5:1 to 12.5:1. The 41cc increase in displacement stems from a 2mm increase in stroke giving each tube of the Inline-four a final spec of 81mm x 65mm (bore/stroke). Inside, there’s a new three-ring aluminum alloy forged slipper piston. The motor also gets a new set of titanium valves for intake and exhaust. The sizes haven’t changed, but the alternative metal has reduced the weight.

A little technology pulled from the GSX-R line is the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) which provides three options of power delivery. A 4-2-1-2 exhaust which meets Euro 3 and Tier 2 emission regulations has been attached. Overall length has increased to 86.6 inches while the wheelbase is same. A 15mm higher windscreen and vertically stacked dual headlights are a part of the new look. The seat and rear sub-frame have been lowered by 17mm.

A pair of 310 mm balanced front rotors (10 mm smaller) offer less unsprung weight and are pinched by new Tokico radial-mount calipers. The single-piston rear caliper grabs a larger 260mm rotor (+20mm). There’s a Diamond like Coating (DLC) on the lower section of the inverted fork for less stiction. The steering geometry is virtually indistinguishable at 24.2 degrees of rake and 98mm of trail, an increase of 1 mm.

The revamped instrument cluster now features four analog meters for speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge and water temperature with a new S-DMS mode indicator, gear position indicator and adjustable engine rpm indicator.

Since its introduction, the major Japanese motorcycle manufacturer realized that the power and speed wars among flagship sports bike would not end and would eventually lead to increased government regulations, an unfavorable public image due to more fatal accidents and higher insurance premiums.

The new Hayabusa will be available in Orange, Blue, and Black. Expect to see this ‘fiend’ sometime in October with a price tag of $11,999.

BMW officially unveils World Superbike

2009-07-22T22:17:00.000-07:00

BMW reportedly unveiled their 2009 World Superbike contender bike to a select group of journalists in Germany on the morning of April 16th.

The bike will be named the S1000RR, and BMW intend to produce 1000 road going versions in 2009 to meet the World Superbike rules.

The road version of the bike will have traction control and the engineers are working towards a target weight of 190kg with power to match at 190hp.

Adrian Roderick, general manager of BMW Motorrad UK told MCN that the S1000RR is unlikely to be in dealers until early 2010, as the World Superbike homologation rules give the firm until December 2009 to build road-going motorcycles.

The price is undetermined at this point but they will try to keep it competitive with similar Japanese superbikes. BMW want the bike to be a consistent top-10 finisher in 2009. They'll look to have a two man team with one experienced rider and one up-and-comer.

Honda Fury chopper unveiling

2009-07-22T21:59:00.000-07:00

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See latest bikes at the New York Bike Show Top ten bikes at New York Motorcycle show This bike is available in Kingman at Mother Road Harley Davidson

M/C engine in the front wheel Year of manufacture: 1923

2009-07-22T21:58:00.001-07:00

trademark: Megola
type: 640 cc racer
year of manufacture: 1923
country of origin: Germany
The twenties were very interesting times in the development of vehicles, and also of motorcycles. The most important was technical development rather than marketing. One of the most remarkable designs comes from Friz Cockerel, who designed a motorcycle between 1921 and 1925 which has the engine in the front wheel. This was the Megola, of which about 2000 were sold.
The 5 cylinder star-engine was mounted in the front wheel, and the wheel turned around six times slower than the crankshaft did. It has only one carburetteur. The Megola doesn’t have a clutch, so it has to be push started.
Specifications: Rotating 4 stroke, 5 cylinders in the front wheel, magneto ignition, 640 cc (52 x 60 mm), 14 HP at 5000 rpm, no gears, 2 drum brakes on the back wheel, tank 14.7 litres, maximum speed 143 km/h.

Yamaha Maxam Great Bike With Excellent Features

2009-07-22T21:51:00.000-07:00

I have a great passion of bikes and I always look to buy the latest and stylish bikes I have a passion and I also like to drive speed on road. I always like to drive different types of bikes in different features when I got the information about the latest features Yamaha Maxam bike is launch in market I was so glad I always waiting for a latest bikes.
Here is the latest features of Yamaha Maxam Japanese bike is launch in market with great color and design it has amazing Gull Craft with their Honda Forza modifications, Bikeshop Rodeo it has really a great features it looks different style of other bikes it has great collection of bikes of this year and I have a great craze of this type of bikes it runs smooth and fast on road.

I think many of the youngsters are like to buy this bikes they are like to this type of bike like me. The price of these latest bikes is 400000 yen (~$4000).

Motorcycle Rally & Ducati

2009-07-22T14:39:00.000-07:00

Date: October 2007

City: Tehran (Azadi sport complex)

Story: This motorcycle rally attracted a total of 75 high performance motorcycles. The rally started from Azadi sport complex in the morning and ended near Qom city that afternoon. All kinds of high performance bikes ranging from 600 cc to 1300 cc.

Bike: 2006 Ducati 999
Date: Date: February 2007
City: Tehran (shahrake gharb, faze 1)
Story: Imported from Dubai and due to the laws in Iran which do not allow bikes over 250cc to be registered it does not have a number plate, but with the approval of the automobile and motorbike racing federation the owner rides his bike in various race tracks and participates in motorbike events.

Honda Oree Electric Motorcycle

2009-07-10T07:58:00.001-07:00

Wanting to create an electric motorcycle for riders by riders was the German college students Nike Albertus and Andre Look’s dream.

By designing a concept bike for dynamic road riding, the students came up with the Honda Oree .

The minimalist design is fashioned around an electric motor with radical battery packs, this is placed around the circular edge of the powerplant – including the recharge plug. Having all the bells and whistles of the performance of an electric motor, including high torque at a low revs and quick acceleration, the design does not need a CVT gearbox or clutch, instead the power is transmitted directly via belt drive.

Naked design is the best way to describe the appearance as Albertus and Look wanted the driver to be able to see the suspension working, having the rear shock visible through the frame of the front seat. The designs appearance has an exposed attitude feel, which is what is obtained from the rider’s visual aspect.

The student’s ambitious college design includes a motor of 90 plus horse power, 125 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of near 193 kmph. Weight would be an average of 290-375 lbs with a range of between 128-305 kilometres, depending on the number of batteries used.

At this point the college project is still in finalization of the type of motor or batteries. However with backing by Honda RV, which Albertus and Look favoured due to their professional motorcycle knowledge and experience, it may not be too long before these finalizations are made…..

2009 Honda V4 Concept

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2009 Honda V4 Concept
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2009 Honda V4 Concept

• 2009 Honda V4 Concept

2009 Honda V4 Concept

Honda has always sought to push back motorcycling boundaries, challenge engineering convention and introduce daring and innovative new designs and technologies that will delight our customers.

The challenge that entices us is to celebrate the passionately creative heritage of that first V4 four-stroke and incorporate 30 years of Honda V4 expertise to create our next generation of products. Once again Honda will use the power of dreams to take motorcycling somewhere it has never been before.

The first of the new generation V4 models will be released in 2010.