Victory Motorcycle

Honda CBR 2011 Models

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Trend Modification Motorcycle

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motorcycle modification-YAMAHA MIO TRANSFOMER

motorcycle modification-SUZUKI SKYWAVE OR HAYATE

Extreme motorcycle modification chrome skull

Biketoberfest

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AAMS modif-2 Honda

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Graphic Design Kawasaki Ninja 250

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:02:00 -0700

Kawasaki Ninja 250

Yamaha YZF R6 Custom

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Yamaha YZF R6

Suzuki Satria FU 150 Wild Drag

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Suzuki Satria FU 150 Wild Drag

Yamaha R1 Custom Flame Stickers

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Yamaha R1

Honda 150 CBR Repsol

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Honda 150 CBR Repsol

Kawasaki Ninja 150 RR Chrome

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Kawasaki Ninja 150 RR Chrome

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-9R

2010 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R New Generation

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Wed, 7 Jul 2010 07:51:00 -0700

TOKYO, July 7, 2010 - After several months showed only a sketch, Kawasaki Motors Corp., Tuesday (6 / 7) This, official figures showed new-generation native New Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2011 model.

newspaper circulating current-generation model called the best brand in the ranks of motor sport in the Ninja clan was likely equipped with a power engine 198 horsepower.

Display exudes the impression that new Superbike male, aggressive, yet still elegant besutan Kawasaki motor sport generally. The entire body is wrapped with a black screen.

Meanwhile, the front suspension system is shown using anodized fork and coupled with monobloc Brembo braking devices Superbike specifications. Only, not yet ascertained whether the device was a device similar to that used in the game Superbike motorcycle racing class.

Origin of Japanese motor manufacturer was called, at the end of this week will test the machine ketangguh, ZX-10R at Suzuka Circuit, Japan.

However, until now there has been no official explanation particulars that carried the engine and features that Anyar Superbike. So even with the motor when it will be marketed and the price.

Classic Motorcycle Honda CB 125

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Tue, 6 Jul 2010 08:20:00 -0700

Classic Motorcycle Honda CB 125

2010 NEW HONDA VFR1200F CONCEPT SKETCHES

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Sun, 4 Jul 2010 22:13:00 -0700

2010 HONDA VFR1200F CONCEPT SKETCHES

At the American columnist barrage of the 2010 New Honda VFR1200F Concept we got our bedraggled little mits on a assembly of advice about the new sport-tourer from Honda. As we dive through the advice this week, and acquaint you our thoughts on Honda’s flagship motorcycle, we anticipation we’d alpha off with how the 2010 Honda VFR1200F came about, from abstraction to conception. Check out the renders afterwards the jump.

HONDA VFR1200F CONCEPT SKETCHES

Over the accomplished 25 years, the VFR has been admired as one of the best avant-garde motorcycles in the industry. So abundant so was this the case that in the 1990’s Honda breach development of its V4 motorcycle band into the RC30/RC45 chase bike programs, and the VFR/Interceptor artery bike series. With a birth that is both ashore in technology and sportiness, Honda has afresh approved to acquisition this blessed alliance in the 2010 Honda VFR1200F.

VFR1200F CONCEPT SKETCHES ENGINE

The architecture of the VFR1200F has acquired back its antecedent assuming at the 2008 Intermot appearance in Cologne. The basal architecture appearance has remained intact, with the final adaptation accustomed over the concept’s automated body. The bike has a adulation it or abhorrence it look, but is absolutely absolutely arresting in person. We were antecedent agnostic about the NEW VFR back we aboriginal saw it during its release, but afterwards seeing it and benumbed it, we accept to accept the architecture has developed on us considerably. More on that later, abstraction sketches below.

( 2010 ) NEW TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE SE

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Sun, 4 Jul 2010 19:24:00 -0700

Triumph is debuting the 2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE. Mechanically the aforementioned as the accepted Speed Triple, the SE showcases refinements that are actuality acquaint to the absolute Speed Triple line, as able-bodied as a arrant paint-job. Details afterwards the jump.

First alien in 1994 as a “classy bistro racer”, the bike got its streetfigther attending in 1997. The 2010 Triumph Speed Triple SE sets itself afar from the blow of the Triumph band with its “Tornado Red” (for the record, we’ve never apparent a red tornado) blush arrangement with a “Crystal” white centermost band with atramentous pinstriping.

For 2010 and starting with the Speed Triple SE, the Speed Triple band will get upgraded abeyance that accept bigger black characteristics via adapted centralized components. Additionally, the rear-shock will accept a 5% softer spring, which should advice beanbag the assault to the base dyno.

Accordingly, Triumph says these modifications accord the new Speed Triple bigger ride comfort, bargain angle dive beneath abundant braking, and above anatomy control.

2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Sun, 4 Jul 2010 00:22:00 -0700

Engine
Water-cooled, Twin Cam 96
Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Displacement - 1584cc
Bore / Stroke - 4:38 X 3.75 ins.
Compression Ratio - 9.2:1
Torque (claimed) - 92 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm
Fueling - Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Transmission - 6-Speed Cruise Drive
Primary Drive - Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive - Belt
Wheels
Front 21 ins. / Rear 17 ins. Black, laced Steel w / 40 spokes
Tire Size
80/90-21 Front 54V
Rear 75V 180/60B17
Brakes
4-piston front and 2-piston torque-free floating rear
Lean Angle - 28.4 / 31.9 degrees
Exhaust - Chrome Tommy Gun 2-1-2 exhaust
Dimensions
Length - 94 ins.
Seat Height (Laden) - 25.5 ins.
Ground Clearance - 02.04 ins.
Rake Steering Head - 34 degrees
Trail - 2.5 ins.
Wheelbase - 68.3 ins.
Fuel Capacity - 7.4 gal.
Oil Capacity - 3 quarts
Weight (claimed, dry) - 647 lbs

2010 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide

2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883L Review and Comparison

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Sat, 3 Jul 2010 00:08:00 -0700

Harley-Davidson Sportster has turned out to be more than 50 years now! That longevity unequaled in the car market. We chose the Sportster 883 for our shootout because: A) is the only model of HD that could qualify for a sub-1000cc displacement cutoff of us, and, B), it sports an unbeatable price. In fact, we tested 883 Low is the most affordable travel on the line Harley at $ 6,999 (black) and $ 7,289 for other colors, like blue bike we tested.

More parts and stripped down than shoot competition, the visual difference from just a flashy Sportster. Much more slender, with narrow tank and frame, reducing his own Sporty style with aspects of the most basic of riding. No flash, no bells and whistles, just an engine and two wheels with a seat, tank and handlebars. its classic looks, featuring the V-Twin powerplant and staggered exhaust, creating a pure blasphemy to see or photograph from the other side from the right.

And while it looks different, Harley felt even more obvious once perched behind the controls. Better classified as standard than a crusier, the upright position contrasts Sportster's ride-forward ergos feet from the shooting competition. The purpose built for small-statured, Low Sportster features close reach to the bars and pegs. 26.3-inch high seat, combined with a very slim width, making the effort to touch the ground.

While quite beneficial for the intended audience, which spelled trouble for the small ergos our testing crew. All six feet or higher, every test rider found the position too narrow for their tastes. In particular, all do not like the placement near the handlebar. Having ridden the previous Sportsters (including the 2005 Sportster Project Bike), we find an alternative placement of bar stock or aftermarket unit is placed higher, makes a world of difference.

"When I first sat on this bike, I felt very uncomfortable," Joey admitted Agustin, our guest videographer. "Saya''6'1 and for me just felt like I was sitting on a bar stool. I felt awkward upright and think I would lose my balance was just promoted to the gas station."

The ergos take some getting used to, but the Sportster rider with a win over a gallant Twin. 883 fire and air-conditioning plant shakes, vibrates and rolls out of character. Undersquare only in the test configuration, the cylinder 76.2mm-wide walking up and down stroke 96.8mm, with a 8.9:1 compression ratio.

Rear-wheel dyno numbers peaked at 46.6 hp and 45.3 lb-ft of torque, mid-pack in our group test. However, Sporty pack a punch in the street, with the feel and acceleration of throttle peppiest endearing fun for our testers.

"Harley is the best machine - have a range of tensile strength," said MCUSA Road Test Editor Adam Waheed. "Top-end is lackluster and not nearly as strong as the Yamaha, but overall I liked the best."

Agustin also found surprising power: "I continue to underestimate the engine during take-off at first. I felt my body to pay back some times forget that the strength of that."

Dyno charts and descriptions of full-engines motorists unfair, as the Sportster the best sound as well. Motor HD has the most personality, so far. This is one of arbitrary judgments that must drive the Harley critics and competitors nuts to hear, but less perfect Sportster V-Twin, in which more is to give rebuttal what some riders want.

The weakness of the machine rawer feel is vibration. While Harley use rubber mount, engine vibration is still quite vague to obscure the mirror at times and motorists get battered in the Sportster saddle more than delicate rival ships.

Vibration is not entirely to blame though, with the most rigid chassis Sportster parking. Minimum of 3.62 inches of suspension travel front / rear 1.63 inches, allowing imperfections many jerks on the road through the bar and chairs. While the chair itself, it is the most serious of the group, the description of a bar stool before the fair.

"It was quite rough as hell on the highway evenly," confirms Joey.

Non-adjustable 39mm fork and preload adjustable rear shock did not inhibit the rides excited, although not low ground clearance. erode even at moderate lean pegs - real pity as the Sportster, as the name suggests, encourages more aggressive pace with the rising upright position and lean frame. Steering geometry differences further illustrate the point, sweeping the two degrees is more severe, traces of 1.1 inches and 4.5 inches shorter wheelbase is more compact than the nearest competitor.

A thin and lightweight form of 572-lb curb weight (the lighter Honda only) low-speed maneuvering is not the easiest to run, with a short reach to the ground is very helpful - a real plus for entry-level Sportster 883 rider to whom to serve.

Transmission 5-speed dental give change in the most direct sense. Where the metric is a quick snick, snick, snick scrolling through the tranny, the HD is more of an accidental click, click, click. It's not better or worse than the Japanese model of slick-shifting per se, only different (there is that word again ...).

Brakes - caliper 292mm disc single and two-piston front discs and 260mm single-piston caliper rear - the average of estimates evaluated by our testers. Although not the most impressive dual-disc package slow things down with reasonable confidence and feel positive lever.

Despite displays at least information (analog speedometer, trip meter and the idiot light) on the instrument cluster Sportster redeem himself by being the only console looks to speed without looking down through their placement above the steering head. Fit and finish the second level after the Star, with clean instrumentation and switchgear. Self-canceling turn signals reach a particular compliment, features a bicycle valued at $ 7,000. We're not big fans of the weak light, but, or the low range of 145 miles (based on the efficiency of our observed 44 mpg) offered by it's tiny 3.3 gallon gas tank.

The low MSRP May be the biggest highlights of the Sportster. A Vivid Black base model retails for $ 6,999, with the solid colors, like our test unit, an extra $ 290. The 883 Iron version, with its less dramatic ergos and a blacked-out styling, costs an extra grand at $ 7,999 (in hindsight, the Iron-May have been a better match shootout, but the 883L We Requested from HD). Added onto the value factor is a 24-month warranty, a full year longer any of the shootout Rivals. It challenges the common assertion That Harley's are always more expensive than the competition.

All Told We enjoyed getting to know the old Sportster again. May it not be the ideal mount for larger riders, but it is an affordable, and fun, entry to the HD brand. At the very least, it's Different ... It is, after all, a Harley.

Honda VFR800RR Bioblade Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 03:54:00 -0700

Honda VFR800RR Bioblade Specifications:
Engine: 781cc V-Four
Power: 125bhp @ 10.000 rpm
Torque: 69lb.ft @ 8.250 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed
Fully Fuelled Weight: 212kg (467lbs.)
Fuel Capacity: 21 litres (5.5 gal)
Price: £ 14,000 approx ($ 21.365)

Honda VFR800RR Bioblade

2010 Honda VFR1200F DCT Specifications

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:46:00 -0700

2010 Honda VFR1200F DCT Specifications:
Engine: Liquid-cooled 1237cc 76-degree V-Four
Bore x Stroke: 81.0 x 60.0mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Fuel Delivery: Fuel-injection
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Twin-spar aluminum
Front Suspension: 43mm Showa inverted fork, 3-way adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping, 4.7 ins. travel
Rear Suspension: Showa gas charged shock, 3-way adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping; 1.5 in travel
Front brakes: 320mm discs with six-piston Nissin calipers w / ABS
Rear Brake: 276mm disc w / two-piston caliper, ABS Linked
Front Tire: 120/70-17 Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Rear Tire: 190/55-17 Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Wheelbase: 60.8 ins.
Rake: 25.3 deg. Trail: 4.0 ins.
Seat Height: 32.1 ins.
Fuel Capacity: 9.4 gal.
Curb Weight: 614 lbs.
MSRP: $ 17.499

2010 Honda VFR1200F DCT

Harley Davidson Sportster Review

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700

Harley Davidson Sportster

Harley-Davidson Sportster is the longest continually produces motorcycles in the HD lineup. Harley Sportster XL first, with 55 cubic inch, four-stroke engine and four-speed transmission, introduced in 1957. He replaces K Flathead Harley motorcycle and was built in response to Japanese and British bikes are flooding the U.S. market at the time.

The next year, HD Sportster XLH introduced with higher compression and larger valves. This initiated the Sportster evolution that has seen many performance upgrades over the years while maintaining Styling, Sporty same signature. Until 2007, the Sportster is easily recognized by peanut fuel tank signature. In the same year, Harley-Davidson Electronic Sequential Port received HD Fuel Injection, the last of the line of Harley to switch equipped with a carburetor.

The Harley-Davidson Sportster is available with two different engine sizes, Sportster Sportster 883 or 1200, and each model has three variations, low, custom, or by treatment of iron blackened Nightster 883 or 1200. Sportster Motor Company is powered by a rubber-mounted 883cc or 1200cc Evolution V-Twin engine mounted in a frame, narrow nimble. With a low sticker price and easy handling characteristics, the Sportster is often used by motorcyclists entry level and is the gateway to the ownership of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Custom HONDA CBR900RR

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Custom HONDA CBR900RR

Modifications Kawasaki Ninja 250 Touring Bags and Boxes

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:06:00 -0700

Modifications Kawasaki ninja 250 touring bags and boxes

Yamaha Vixion Drag Concept

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:05:00 -0700

Yamaha Vixion Drag Concept

Yamaha Vixion concept with a light drag

Vixion specifications:
pretentious front: upside down
custom swing arm
custom body
custom exhaust

Yamaha YZF R1 2007

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:59:00 -0700

Wallpaper Yamaha YZF R1 2007

Custom Yamaha YZF R1 2007

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:03:00 -0700

Custom Yamaha YZF R1 2007

( 2010 ) NEW HONDA VT750S

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:12:00 -0700

( 2010 ) NEW HONDA VT750S

The British analysis of Honda appear today that the New Honda VT750S naked bike is now accessible for purchasing at the company’s motorcycle dealerships beyond the country. Sporting a brownish blah finish,the VT750S is advised to be a acceptable best for riders attractive for added abundance and easier handling. Suitable for motorcyclists of all levels of experience, the VT750S is powered by a liquid-cooled, V-twin of 745cc boasting a PGM-FI fuel-injection system.

In Honda’s opinion, “performance is impressive, with the motor advised to accord optimum achievement in the low to mid-section of the rev-range – aloof area you charge it out on the road.”

The anatomy uses a strong, animate bifold cradle design, while the all-embracing anatomy is ablaze and compact. Rounding off the attending are the 19-inch avant-garde and 16-inch/150mm rear wheels. The appearance is aggressive by the Sportster band of American and the apparatus is ultra reliable and tested, based on 52 ° V-twin with a 3-valve SOHC active and 745 cc displacement, the aforementioned as added Honda 750 custom from which it differs mainly for the final drive, alternation instead of drive shaft.

( 2010 ) NEW HONDA VT750S WALLPAPERS

The bench is placed at 737 mm from the arena and active aspect is added “active” than that ultra adequate models Shadow and Black Spirit , this is not too avant-garde through the pegs and handlebars at the about-face comfortably. The spoked auto are 19 inch avant-garde and 16 inch rear tires 100/90-19 and 150/80-16. The brakes accommodate a avant-garde disc 296 mm dual-piston caliper and rear boom of 180 mm. The blush accessible is alone one: ‘Heavy Gray Metallic’.

2010 Honda VFR1200F Revealed

noreply@blogger.com (bos) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:35:00 -0700

The Interceptor, though, held on to devotees; riders who demanded performance but were unwilling to give up comfort to get it. The Interceptor line, in the last 25 or so years, has been Honda's premiere showcase; sometimes for desirable technology like the single-sided Pro Arm swingarm, sometimes for less-than-desirable tricks like V-TEC variable valve timing.

In talking about the new VFR1200F, Honda's been careful to position it as a new thing, “its own thing.” They've been careful to say that it's not a one-for-one replacement for the Interceptor.

But it is. That was obvious when the new VFR1200F was revealed in a conference room at Honda's Torrance, California HQ. After an appropriate amount of ooh-ing and ahh-ing by the assembled journalists, the curtains were opened and the new bike was wheeled out into a courtyard where it was placed at the head of a line-up of... all the old Interceptors (plus a few other notable V-bikes, including an NR750!)

Such was the anticipation of this bike that when it was first wheeled out, the journos – who normally descend on new metal like vultures on a fresh carcass – formed a circle about 20 feet in diameter around it. It was as if none dared be the first to approach it.

Yet at the same time, the first look was also tinged with a little disappointment, if only because this new platform will “soon” be available with optional dual-clutch technology. That was the bike I thought I was coming to see; it will give riders the option of servo-assisted paddle shifters or even a fully automatic six-speed tranny.

Conceptually, dual-clutch tech is simple: a pair of clutches split the power transmission between odd- and even-numbered gears. If you're, say, accelerating in second gear, third gear is already engaged but the 'odd' clutch is disengaged. When you want to upshift, you touch a paddle on the left 'bar, and in an instant the 'even' clutch disengages and the 'odd' one engages. There's no detectable interruption in power to the rear wheel. Such systems have been around for quite a while in racing cars and are about to become fairly common in some run-of-the-mill production cars, like the Ford Focus. However until now, no one but Honda has managed to make one small enough for motorcycle use.

When it's available as an option, the dual clutch may prove to be a real revelation. Given motorcycles' relatively high power-to-weight ratios – and high centers-of-mass – it seems reasonable to assume that a dual clutch will work even better on two wheels than it does on four.

But if the VFR1200F we saw was “just” the base model, equipped with a familiar foot-shift six-speed tranny, was it unworthy of all that attention? I say no. Once I got over the disappointment of not seeing the dual-clutch version, I realized that there's a lot to appreciate in the new machine.

One thing everyone was saying on the way in (albeit sotto voce; we were after all on Honda's turf) was, “I hope it doesn't have variable valve timing.” I'm happy to report that it doesn't. Honda's V-TEC works brilliantly in car engines, but the simpler variation used on the previous generation of VFR800 was cumbersome, noisy and unsettling.

If anything this new 1237cc V-Four has ditched that unnecessarily complex valvetrain and adopted a conspicuously simple one: the “Unicam” design as seen on Honda single-cylinder dirt bikes. Unicam motors have, as the name implies, a single overhead cam. The intake valves are actuated directly by the lobes, while the exhaust valves are operated via rockers.

One of the advantages of this system is that the cylinder heads are compact, allowing the V-angle to be reduced to 76 degrees. Unlike the VFR800 crankshaft, with two crankpins that are 180-degrees apart, the VFR1200F crank looks like the "360-degree" crank on the RC45, which was sometimes also called a "big bang" crank. But on closer examination, you'll find that each crankpin is offset 28 degrees. This out-of-phase arrangement, combined with the 76 degree V-angle, results in a motor with near-perfect primary balance; there are no counterbalancers required to quell vibration.

As for a question all fans of Honda V-Fours will ask: But does it have that characteristic “fwoar” sound? I can't tell you. We did not hear the bike run. (And no, Honda wasn't foolish enough to leave the key in it!)

The 'conventional transmission' version I saw was equipped with a slipper clutch, which will be standard on that version. The optional dual-clutch version will not be a dual slipper arrangement. (Slipper clutches weigh more than conventional ones, and the dual-clutch option weighs 22 pounds more than the conventional bike as it is.)

In the presentation, Honda emphasized the attention spent on rider ergonomics and design details – all those elements of art and science that combine to give a bike its feel. That extends to basic engineering. For example, the crankpins of both rear-facing cylinders are in the middle of the crank, while the front cylinders are outboard. That allowed Honda to make the area between the rider's legs as narrow as possible. I'm 5-foot-7 with a 30-inch inseam, and I can easily flat-foot this bike despite the 32.1-inch claimed seat height. The riding position felt (admittedly only at a standstill, and only for a few moments) far more neutral than most current sportbikes.

Although the new machine shares nearly identical rake and trail figures (25.3 degrees; 101mm) with the VFR800, its wheelbase is nearly 3 inches longer (60.8 inches) and 50 pounds heavier than its older sibling. Curb weight, full of all fluids and fuel, is said to be 591 pounds. Honda didn't release any claimed power figures, but it's easy to imagine that the bigger motor can push an extra 50 pounds around. How it will handle remains to be seen.

Everything about this bike suggests that Honda's positioned it for serious high-mileage riders. This is the first time Honda's put a shaft drive on a machine with sporting pretenses. They say that it feels “like a chain,” but lubing and adjusting a chain are chores high-mileage riders won't miss. A 4.9-gallon fuel tank should offer reasonable if not impressive range.

It's equipped with mounting points for hard luggage, and if you add baggage or a passenger, it's easy to adjust the shock preload thanks to a remote adjuster. The fork's adjustable for preload too, of course. The only other adjustment available is rear rebound.

You can look at the photos and draw your own conclusions about the way it is styled, but the bodywork looks as if it offers good weather protection. If it seems as though there's a body outside the body, that's because there are in fact two layers. Honda claims that the slick outer layer – there aren't any rivets or fasteners visible on it at all – channels cool air onto the rider's legs. The inner layer channels air through the cooling system and out vents at the bottom of the fairing.

That's hot weather taken care of, but what about wet weather? It's equipped with a revised linked ABS. This is not the same ABS that works so well on the CBR1000RR ABS version. It is linked in one direction only, which is to say that if you activate the rear brake, the front will also work. But if you are using the front brake only, it won't override you and link the rear. On the subject of direct and indirect rider controls, this is the first Honda production bike with a fly-by-wire throttle.

Honda did not release pricing for this version of the VFR1200F at the press reveal. They assure us it will be available early in the New Year in any color you want as long as it's red. The dual-clutch version will be available “some time in 2010.”

We'll be able to tell you much more about the conventional-shift VFR after we get a chance to ride it in December. Stay tuned.