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1. Ducati 1098

2009-09-18T01:39:00.000-07:00

The Ducati 1098 Superbike!

Ducati's 916 was a tough act to follow. The 999 bravely broke away from being just a facelift, although while a better bike in most respects, some of the earlier magic was perhaps missing.

The 1098 promises to give Ducatisti the best of both worlds, by combining the practical improvements of the 999 with the looks and presence of the 916.

The members of the the Motorcycle Design Association, made up of the majority of designers active in the motorcycle industry worldwide, clearly agree. They have voted the Ducati 1098 not only the best in its class within the Supersport category, but also the overall best design of 2006, winning this year's Motorcycle Design Trophy.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/ducati-1098/

2. KTM 690 Supermoto

2009-09-18T01:27:00.000-07:00

By Ken Hutchison

When the invitation to toss the latest KTM supermoto machines around the mean Streets of Willow popped into my in-box, I knew I was in for a peg-dragging good time. In fact, the very first supermoto experience of my career took place in Las Vegas at the KTM 450/525 SMR press intro some three years prior, and life has never been the same since.

On a supermoto, every single-lane road looks like a playground, every rolling hill a table top, and every dirty apex just a reason to put distance on your buddies. That's what supermoto is all about - breaking the rules, doing what shouldn't be done, and having a good time while you're at it. It's this irreverence that KTM is hoping to capture in their all new single-cylinder 690 Supermoto.

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/ktm/ktm_lc4_690_supermoto.htm

3. Kawasaki Z750

2009-09-18T01:21:00.000-07:00

This is the first of a several novelties that Kawasaki are about to unveil, and to play it cool, Kawasaki presents the new version of the Z 750.
No many changes due to the very big face lift of the 2007 model, but some new colour schemes and details like side plates now bleck painted.

Châssis and engine features will be released soon...

http://www.motorcyclists-online.com/o1_685_First-look---Kawasaki-Z-750-2008.html

4. Triumph Tiger 1050

2009-09-18T01:13:00.000-07:00

The Tiger, with its mile-munching ability and sheer dependability, has won a legion of fans the world over. It lives in a genuinely different space to other bikes in its class, excelling in three distinct areas – it scratches; it tours and it commutes. While its sharp lines and performance spec make the Tiger’s sporting credentials clear from a glance, its stunning looks hide a practical streak. Two-up, you’ve got a bike that comfortably devours miles of tarmac thanks to the relaxed riding position, spacious seat, supple suspension and tractable torquey engine. Back in the city the commanding view really comes into its own, while the wide bars make tight manoeuvres child’s play.

http://kedarparikh.blogspot.com/2007/12/2008-triumph-tiger-1050.html

5. Rapom V8 Monster Bike

2009-09-18T01:12:00.001-07:00

Squeeze a massive 8.2 litre supercharged V8 monster truck engine with as much power as a Bugatti Veyron into a motorcycle and you have the Rapom V8, the product of the vivid imagination of 44-year old British engineer Nick Argyle. Unlike many who design such wilderbeasts , Argyle has manifested a fully functional and road registered version of what is world’s most powerful roadgoing motorcycle. Running on alcohol, the 1000 bhp returns just four miles per gallon, and it’s transportation brief usually only covers the 10 mile journey to a local drag racing strip. With that sort of power available at a twist of the wrist, the monster bike requires a super long chassis end every bit of its kerb weight of 1000lb in order to stop the bike flipping under hard acceleration.

http://www.gizmag.com/go/6762/

6. Harley XR1200

2009-09-17T15:52:00.000-07:00

Cologne, Germany (October 10, 2006) - Harley-Davidson revealed a prototype Sportster XR 1200 motorcycle aimed at the European market today at the INTERMOT International Motorcycle Show in Cologne, Germany. The XR 1200 prototype places an emphasis on performance and handling with styling inspired by the Motor Company's legendary XR 750 dirt track racer.

Created with the demands of the European market in mind, the XR 1200 prototype's development goals include a powerful air-cooled V-Twin engine, agile handling, and high performance suspension and brakes.

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/prototype-spy-concept/2007-Harley-Davidson-XR1200prototype.htm

7. Bimoto DB6 Delirio

2009-09-17T15:47:00.000-07:00

Like something off a futuristic sci-fi film but the Delirio is very much today. Italian firm Bimota use other manufacturer’s engines (in this case a Ducati V-twin) so they can concentrate on wrapping round some of the most original and exotic chassis ever seen. The MCN London Motorcycle Show is the first place in the UK to see the DB6; built strictly in limited numbers with a price tag at the opposite end of the scale, it could also be your last.
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-shows/mcn-london-motorcycle-show-ar26065.html

8. BMW HP2 MEGAMOTO

2009-09-17T15:42:00.000-07:00

Introducing new motorcycle concepts with an even higher level of emotion, BMW Motorrad is proudly presenting the new Megamoto: This unique motorcycle will rank right at the top among all street-legal two-cylinder Supermotos thanks to its supreme performance and the use of top-class materials.

This BMW HP2 Megamoto has been worked upon by Italian customisers, MDM. This HP2 has been fitted with a Marzocchi fork, fully-adjustable Öhlins shock, four-piston Brembo brakes, and 17-inch wire-spoke wheels shod with off-road rubber. The headlamps are twin optical diodes.

http://www.dieselstation.com/bike/bmw-hp2-megamoto-a1203.html

9. GSX-R1000 K7

2009-09-17T15:38:00.000-07:00

This is the world’s most extreme road-going Suzuki GSX-R1000 – built by British Superbike mechanics to give over 200bhp on the road!

The snappily-named Suzuki GSX-R1000 K7 Crescent Special Limited Edition uses the bare bones of a new Suzuki GSX-R 1000 as a base, but apart from the crankcases, frame and swingarm very little remains of the mass-produced Suzuki.

The motorcycle has been stripped right down – the engine was tuned and rebuilt, and is now putting out 202bhp at the rear wheel. The chassis has also been upgraded to match the extra 35bhp, with reworked suspension, new brakes and other top-notch components.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2007/September/sep5-9/sept0307worldsmostextreme/?&R=EPI-94246

10. Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha M1

2009-09-17T15:37:00.001-07:00

So the flamboyant Italian and seven-time world champion lost the title last year onboard this Yamaha. But we all know that he’s still the best. In 2007 MotoGP sees its first major rule change in five years; the engine capacity has reduced from 990 to 800cc. This will be one of the final chances to get close to a real piece of two-wheeled racing history.

http://www.automotoportal.com/article/the-top-10-must-see-bikes-at-the-mcn-london-motorcycle-show