Supermoto buzz

Supermoto Bremgarten3

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:40:00 +0000

A few nice supermoto images I found:

Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Supermoto Bremgarten2

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:39:00 +0000

Some cool supermoto images:

Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Supermoto Crash + Stunt Movie

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:39:00 +0000

More videos at / Mehr Videos unter: www.supermoto-gladiatoren.de Tracklist 1. Guano Apes - Open Your Eyes 2. Saliva - Superstar 3. Limp Bizkit - Rollin

Highlights of the 2011 FIM SuperMoto World Championship - Andorra

British Supermoto Championship 2011 - 250cc Class - Round 6 - Helmet Cam - Final Race

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:38:00 +0000

Final Race - 250cc class - Round 6 of the 2011 British Champ - Helmet cam Camera : Steve Pasco - Team PSR Featuring : #75 Ben Stafford - #181 Eddy Pasco - #3 Ryan Rudd
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Supermoto police chase

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:37:00 +0000

21 year old supermoto rider tries to outrun a police helicopter.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

plippo.com | A short introduction to Supermoto. Some footage from www.lamayonnaise.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Nice Supermoto photos2

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:36:00 +0000

Some cool supermoto images:

Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Supermoto Group Ride

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:36:00 +0000

Ride around town with a few sumos. Suzuki DRZ400SMs, Husky 610, Aprilia SXV 450, Kawasaki KLX250SF
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Supermoto no limits

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:09:00 +0000

Los pilotos de Supermoto también son capaces de rozar con el codo en el suelo.. No te pierdas el final!!!! Supermoto Pilots can slide touching the asphalt with the elbow!! Don't miss the final!!

Supermoto Rozenburg 2009 (koninginnedag). Supermoto race in a residential area of Rozenburg, the Netherlands. This yearly recurring event includes: Supermoto; Mini-motards and Stunt riding by 'Rotterdam Wheelie Posse' (RWP). *Commencing: Indoor Supercross Hardenberg 2009
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Urban supermoto freestyle stunt, Live it Love it Ride it! #WR250X Yamaha XT660X#

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:09:00 +0000

Music: Alex Beroza - Spinnin CKY - Foreign Objects Messing around whit a Yamaha WR250X and a XT660X. And as always doin it Pimpstar style!! www.pimpstarlife.com
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Supermoto 9

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:08:00 +0000

A few nice supermoto images I found:
Supermoto 9

Image by Meyer Felix
Supermoto IDM 09 Großenhain Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaft
Supermoto 7

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Supermoto IDM 09 Großenhain Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaft
Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Live it, Love it, Ride it! Urban Supermoto stunt! #WR250X#

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:07:00 +0000

Just messing around on my WR250X, And doin it Pimpstar style!! Song:The Chiropractor - Traxione
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Video Rating: 4 / 5

Supermoto Bremgarten

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:07:00 +0000

A few nice supermoto images I found:
Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten
Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Nice Supermoto photos

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:06:00 +0000

Check out these supermoto images:
Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten
Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten
Supermoto Bremgarten

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Supermoto Bremgarten

Marat Kankadze - Yamaha WR450 Stunt Supermoto

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:05:00 +0000

SUPERMOTO STREETSTYLE RIDER: MARAT KANKADZE Yamaha WR450 Stunt Supermoto
Video Rating: 4 / 5

Pit Bike Disciplines

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:36:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

Article by Frank Patton
Kamikazee Disposals are retailers of high octane toys Australia wide. Pit bikes are small motorcycles that can handle some off-road action. Originally, pit bikes were created for the purpose of riding around staging areas or the pits of motocross races. The pit bike slowly became more and more popular since the start of this century, and is well-loved in the Southern California areas of the United States. Generally they are no different from dirt bikes except for their size.
Basically, there are two general types of pit bikes. People who are looking for mini dirt bikes for sale should first be aware of the differences and decide for themselves on which one is better for them. Anyone can find mini dirt bikes for sale online, but it is better to determine what one really wants before investing their money in something.
One popular type of pit bike is the Japanese children's mini-cycle, which fanatics buy as a stock bike that was originally created for children's use. After getting one, they perform upgrades on the parts of the bike to make it more road-worthy. The upgrades on such pit bikes don't come cheap, though, and generally costs about a few thousand dollars in the United States. Finding parts might also be difficult, and can take time. The other type is the production pit bike. Production pit bikes were manufactured already with the pit bike culture in mind, and included parts which would perform well in various conditions.
There are many disciplines where pit bikes are used nowadays. The most common of all is motocross. Motocross requires some upgrades in the suspension of a pit bike, which is necessary for making those jumps that go up to 10 feet high. Big, knobby tires are also recommended.
Supermoto is another popular discipline. Supermoto for pit bikes can go up to speeds of about 60 miles per hour. Pit bikes should also be converted for such events, and should be running slick tires at all times.
Pit park biking is a newer discipline, and it began when people started bringing their bikes to skate parks. Avoid skate parks made of wood and stay in ramps made out of concrete or metal when trying out this new discipline.
Street riding is yet another discipline for pit bikes. In some parts of the world, this discipline is considered illegal, especially on sidewalks. Street riding involves manoeuvring through different obstacles that are present on the streets, similar to skateboarding. Some of the more common obstacles include ledges, curbs, and stairs.
However, one of the most popular disciplines is stunt biking. Stunt pit biking is an exciting spectacle to watch, as riders perform freestyle manoeuvres like wheelies and stoppies. Most modifications for stunt pit biking are on the pegs and foot throttles.
You can find these small dirt bikes for sale in different stores found on the internet. Once you've decided which one to get, you can also find accessories and upgrades to enhance the performance of your bike. Buy one now and experience the exhilaration of riding an aggressive and lighter dirt bike.

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Yamaha Yp400 Majesty - China Soil Drilling Equipment - Oil Drilling Machines Manufacturer

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:35:00 +0000

by formulaphoto

Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2006)

Yamaha Majesty YP 400

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Corporation

Production

2004 2009

Class

Maxi-Scooter

Engine

400 cc 4-stroke

Power

25.0 kW @ 7,000 rpm

Torque

36.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm

Transmission

V-Belt Automatic (CVT)

Suspension

Front: Telescopic fork, 120 mm, Rear: Unit swing, 104 mm

Brakes

Front: dual discs, 267 mm, Rear: single disc, 267 mm

Tires

Front: 120/80-14, Rear: 150/70-13

Wheelbase

61.6 in (1565 mm)

Dimensions

L 87.8 in (2230 mm)

W 30.7 in (780 mm)

H 54.3 in (1379 mm)

Weight

201 kg (440 lb) (dry), 220 kg (490 lb) (wet)

Fuel capacity

14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal)

Yamaha YP 400 Majesty is a scooter manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company. It was introduced to the US market in 2004 after it was successfully introduced in Europe & Asia in 2003 - in the EU and Asia this model complements a full Majesty scooter lineup, 125 cc up to 400 cc.

The scooter itself follows a Maxi-Scooter format with a single-cylinder, counter-balanced 400 cc, fuel-injected engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) supported by a cast-aluminium frame.

Major competitors include the Suzuki Burgman (650 cc & 400 cc), the Piaggio X9 (500 cc) (discontinued in the US), Aprilia Scarabeo 500 ie and Honda Silver Wing (582 cc in the US, 400 cc in the EU).

Features

Water cooled DOHC four-valve single with forged piston and single-axis counterbalancer

Suction-piston-type fuel injection

Step-motor controlled, automatic idle speed control and throttle position sensor

double-cog V-belt constantly variable automatic transmission

Automatic decompression system

Dual-chamber airbox, air-injection system and catalyst

Controlled-fill (cast) aluminum alloy main frame with steel tube subframe.

41mm fork tubes.

rear suspension with two long-travel coil-over shock absorbers.

14-inch front and 13-inch rear tires on cast wheels.

267mm hydraulic front and rear disc brakes with a left handlebar-mounted parking brake lever.

Riding posture between Standard and Cruiser.

3.7-gallon fuel capacity provides great range.

integrated passenger grab rail.

locking underseat storage, 16 gallons capacity.

two glove boxes, one lockable in the inner front apron.

LED taillight

Instrumentation includes analog speedo and tachometer, LCD multifunction display with fuel gauge, coolant temp gauge, ambient temp gauge, V-belt and oil indicators.

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Yamaha motorcycles

Standard / Naked

FZX250 FZX750 XJ600/FJ600 XJ600 Diversion XJ900 XJR400 XJR1200 XJR1300 YX600 Radian

Sport

TZR250 FZ750 Phazer FZ400R FZ750 FZR250 FZR400 FZR600 FZR750 FZR1000 YZF600R YZF750 YZF1000R YZF-R6 YZF-R7 YZF-R1 YZF-R125 YZF-R15 SZR660 TRX850 FZ6 FZ1 FZ16

MotoGP

YZR500 YZR-M1

Touring / Sport touring

Venture Royale FJ1100 FJ1200 FJR1300 GTS1000

Power Cruiser

V-Max/VMAX BT1100 Bulldog MT-01 MT-03

Cruisers

XV (Virago)

125 250 400 500 535 750 1100

XV (Road Star/Wildstar)

1600A 1600ALE 1600AS 1600AT (Silverado) 1600ATLE (Silverado) 1700A 1700AM 1700AT (Silverado) 1700ATM (Silverado) 1900A

XVS (Drag Star/V Star)

125 250 400 650 1100 1300 (Midnight Star)

XVZ (Royal Star)

13A (Royal Star/Boulevard) 13AT (Tour Classic) 13LT (Tour Deluxe) 13TF (Venture)

Supermoto

XT660X

Dual-sport / Off-road

TDM850 TDR250 XTZ660 Tnr XTZ750 Super Tnr XT125R XT125X XT600E XT660R XT660Z Tnr WR250F WR450F XT1200Z Super Tnr

Motocross

YZ125 YZ250F YZ400F YZ426F YZ450F

Scooter

Lagenda Majesty Mio Nouvo QT50 Vino Classic Vino 125 X-City XF50X Zuma Zuma 125

First Models

Yamaha YA-1 Yamaha DT-1

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Yamaha motorcycle timeline, 1990sresent

Type

1990s

2000s

2010s

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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Standard Naked

FZX250

FZX750

XJ600/FJ600

XJ600 Diversion

XJ900

XJ900

XJR400

XJR400

XJR1200

XJR1300

YX600 Radian

Sport

TZR250

FZR250

FZR400

FZR600

Both FZR600 and YZF600R

Both YZF600R and YZF-R6

YZF-R6

FZ750

FZR750

YZF750

YZF-R7

FZR1000

YZF1000R

Both YZF1000R and YZF-R1

YZF-R1

SZR660

TRX850

FZ6

FZ1

MotoGP

YZR500

YZR-M1

Touring Sport touring

FJ1200

FJR1300

GTS1000

Power Cruiser

V-Max

VMAX

BT1100 Bulldog

MT-01

MT-03

Cruisers

XV125/Virago 125

XV250/Virago 250

XV400/Virago 400

XV500/Virago 500

XV535/Virago 535

XV750/Virago 750

XV1100/Virago 1100

XV1600/Road Star/Wildstar

XV1700/Road Star Warrior

XV1900/Midnight Star/Roadliner

XVS125/Drag Star 125/V Star 125

XVS250/Drag Star 250/V Star 250

XVS400/Drag Star 400/V Star 400

XVS650/Drag Star 650/V Star 650

V Star 950

XVS1100/Drag Star 1100/V Star 1100

XVS1300/Midnight Star

XVZ 1300/Royal Star

XVZ 1300/Venture Royale

XVZ 1300/Royal Star Venture

XVZ 1300/Royal Star Tour Deluxe

Supermoto

XT660 X

Dual-sport Off-road

TDM850

TDR250

XT125 R

XT125 X

XT600 E

XT660 R

XTZ660 Tnr

XT660Z Tnr

XTZ750 Super Tnr

Motocross

YZ125

YZ250F

YZ400F

YZ426F

YZ450F

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Motocross during the 80s

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:35:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

If you are a motorcycling enthusiast, you are likely to be a fan of one of the most popular forms of motorcycle racing, that is, . Having evolved from the local sporting event ‘Scrambles' in the early part of the twentieth century in Europe, has attained the renown any event at an international level enjoys. What started off as simple all-terrain motorcycle racing on off-road circuits gradually evolved, in the years to come, into one of the most established sporting events in the history of mankind.

The first half of the twentieth century witnessed this transformation of the sport from a European adventure to a more global experience, as began catching the attention and fancy of motorcycling fans in other countries as well. In fact, went from being a mere speeding game to extremely serious stuff by the 1980s.

This era is highly significant in the history of . This is so because it marks the turning point in the development of the sport, not only as far as technological advancements in the motorcycles used are concerned, but also in terms of the competitive spirit that had been generated worldwide.

The Japanese manufacturing giant Suzuki had comfortably established itself among the top motorcycle manufacturers by the 80s, creating a niche for itself in the world largely dominated by European companies till then. Not only were Suzuki's machines paving their way heavily into the World Championship, they were also seen in winning positions in all three categories of the championship. Water-cooled engines fitted with single-shock absorber rear suspension replaced the erstwhile two-stroke air-cooled, twin-shock absorber machines, representing a revolution in motorcycling technology.

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The other significant transformation in during the 80s was the foray of American motorcyclists in the sport of European origin. Danny LaPorte winning in the 250cc category and Brad Lackey in the 500cc category in the same year, that is 1982, brought about a phenomenal revolution in . Rodney Smith, Mike Healy and Trampas Parker were some of the other motorcyclists to have made their mark in the championship history, with Parker bringing the decade to a close with a victory in the 125cc category.

The des Nations, also known as the ‘Olympics of ' and held every year at different locations also got a taste of this revolution in the sphere of motorsports. Having been dominated by European victors since its inception in 1947, this event, throughout the 1980s, saw American supremacy at the championship races. David Bailey was one of the prominent riders of this time and went on to win the championship for five consecutive years starting 1982.

This decade also marked the emergence of various other types of motorcycle sports that have derived from . Supermoto was one such sport that reached its peak in the former half of the 80s. The sport entails converting an off-road motorcycle into one to be raced on tracks of road and dirt. The tires of these motorcycles have special grooves that enable a sturdy grip on pavements and tarmac. An event called ‘The Superbikers' hit the popularity chart between 1980 and 1985 on an annual basis, via a television show created by Gavin Trippe.

ATV National Championship is another event that broke through the racetracks in the United States in the 80s. It included hill climbing, wooded trails, dirt roads, creek and log crossing as part of the adventure

Enthusiasm, enhancement and enthrallment mark the 1980s in the history of .

Road Driving Plus Motorsport Equalls Zero Collisions?

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:34:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

I'm not a big fan of labling historical phenomena with merely economical reasons. However, motorsport is one field where money plays a very big role. Motorsport requires sponsorship based on media exposure that would allow it to be profitable. Historically, motorsport has developed from the ancient chariot races of Babylon and later in Rome and Constantinopolis. Within the last ninty years, with petrol-based engines, it has become increasingly greater, in racing cars on closed roads and later in purpose-built circuits.
The development of this sport was in fact almost parallel to the development of road driving technology, and with other areas that are put under the rough outline of "motoring" like aviation and boats, and military usage of all of the above. With the development of motorsport, a positive influence has been noticed relative to the situation of road driving and collisions in the road.
In countries with developed motorsport, people can easily find ways to improve their cars for track use and than set out for track days in weekends. It is considered particularly popular in Europe, and slightly less in the USA and Canada.

Karting
Driving in Go-Karts on small-scale, closed circuits. The Go-Kart is essentially a simplified model of a professional single seater race car. It has a surpringly low self weight and low center of gravity and ride height, no suspension and rear wheel drive, with a direct steering mechanism. The Go-Kart is available in age prior to car license, and can be experienced by children in the age of twelve and above. The little and seemingly feeble car achieves a greater G-force than any road car, and most succesfull race drivers grew in a go-kart.
Autocrossing
An Autocross or Gymkhana is an open tarmac pan, where a small, closed circuit is being formed using cones. The Gymkhana allows to apply Race driving techniques, Rally driving techniques, slaloms -- all at a low speed and while being highly available to ameatures.
Track Racing
The real deal: Racing in closed, bendy tarmac circuits in modified road car (Salon/Touring Racing), or in purpose-built, Open-wheeled, Single-Seater Race Cars (Formula). There are also subdivisions for Endurance Racing (Racing in teams of Swapping drivers for 12 or 24 hours); Racing in Bikes (MotoGP); Oval Racing in Oval-shaped circuits with purpose-built cars (NASCAR); Time Trails and Drifting.
Rally Driving
Rally driving involves driving modified street cars in closed road sections, on tarmac or gravel, and on circuits with segments of gravel (Rallycross). They also include so-called "Rally-Raid" or Navigation racing, where you drive over larger distances in Off-road vehicles from checkpoint to checkpoint (Like the Famous Paris-Decart race). Rally drivers are assisted by a co-driver that reades out notes that describe the road ahead, and they portray a wide bow of driving styles that differ in some ways from normal track driving.
Off-Roading
Driving in Off-Road 4x4 vehicles and passing through rugged and challenging terrain. This is a driving style with distinctivelly different goals, driving styles and calibration of cars, relative to all sorts of tarmac driving and competitive racing in general.
Drag Racing
Racing based on straight-line acceleration is specially modified vehicles. It's origins and great popularity both arrive from the US, where it's being practiced on special drag strips, but it has also become popular on short segments of European race tracks.
Drifting
A Japense driving style that took the joy that so many race drivers take from sliding their cars around the track, and turned it into the competition itself. Drifting is by defintion practiced in Powerfull Rear-Wheel Driven cars with a Limited-Slip Differential, and it is based on judging, relying on both objective and subjective criteria, how well the drivers manage to get across chosen track segments with the car sliding sideways.
Supermoto
Racing is specially modified bikes on tarmac. The bikes are essentialy dirt bikes with adjustments for road driving, used for racing in relativelly low speed, in circuits formed by closing up open areas of tarmac with old tires.

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Motocross
Driving bikes in a track with jumps and other stunts.
Enduro
Oval Racing in Bikes.

The driving style in racing is often believed to be aggressive, risky, fast in all the wrong places, and thus bad as an imitation model for road drivers. This is not true. First, in race driving you don't slide the car. Period. Sliding has been immortalized by hollywood because it looks very nice, and it is a great fun, but it is not fast like clean driving on the verge of sliding.
For this to happen, the driving style must be progressive and smooth. Most advanced road driving courses put a great stress on smoothness, but in fact it is in road driving where smoothness is mainly a reflection of someone's personal idea of finesse. It is in fact on the limit where being smooth becomes tenfold as important, because any jerks will send the car over the limit. This driving style is a very good role model for road driving.
The driving is also very accurate, with reduced overlap between braking, acceleration and turning. This is a good lesson for road drivers who perform "rushed" inputs of brakes, steering and accelerator, which overlap all to much. The driving style is also based on forward vision and observing and planning as early as possible and at the greatest advance possible, which is perhaps the most important lesson for road driivng.
The driving incorprates all elements of traffic, rules, lights, lanes (the driving line on the track) that appear on the road. The race driver learns to adhere rules and to prepare himself and his car for driving based on the highest and most strickt standards. He learns how to behave competitivelly in a positive manner: How to allow another driver to complete his overtake, how to preserve energy and know when to back out, to practice patience, ristraint and decensy.
The drivers who do this kind of activity periodically will enjoy greater levels of concentration and confidence, they will have greater car control in situations of emergency braking, avoidance and slippery surfaces, a need for thrill and risk-taking will be fulfilled by the lap around the track. In fact, by driving around the track one would learn that trying to be fast, hurry up, would increase the lap time because our inputs will become rushed and our techniques will be applied inefficiently.
The motto is "Don't drive fast, drive efficiently and speed will emerge by itself." Even regardless of this, the whole cornering strategy in racing is based on a concept called "Slow in, Fast out", where you enter the corner at a slow speed and in a manner that keeps you ready for surprises beyound the bend.
This is time to distinguish four driving styles in motorsport and what we take from them to our road driving:
Go-Karts: The Go-Kart has additional benefits such as presenting driving as a value from an early age, well before the child earns his/her driver's license. It also builds up fitness and all in a low cost and great availability. The disadvantages are that the Kart is very different from any car: It drives on a closed circuit with quality-pavement and almost zero surprises, where every inch of the track is known by driving around it hundreds of times, and the driver exploites the conditions to the full extent, with little to no safety gap. The track offers run-off areas and the collisions don't cause injury or damage. The driving lines are faster and less efficient for road driving, which has lanes, oncoming traffic, slopes and blind corners.
The Kart rides extremlly low and has a direct, heavy steering which turns about 360 degrees overall. It has no suspension, no drivetrain/clutch, a rear-wheel drive with slick tires, brakes operated with the left foot, usually mounted only on the rear wheels, a significantly different driving position, no passengers or load, no distractions, etc...
Track Driving: Can be more efficient in helping to create a better driving style. The track still suffers from being predictable and the driving inside it is based on exploiting the conditions to their full extent for speed. However, every track driver realizes that his speed must match the conditions. On the track, the conditions simply allow to fully utilize the abilities of the car. The public road does not. Likewise, the track is predictable. Hence, by not being as predictable or known to the driver, no road can be driven like a track.
On the other hand, the track driver will know to take all the elements of vision, pedals, steering, engine, brakes, cornering lines, weight transfers and forces on the car and use them for his advantage and for a greater "reserve" on the road. The same techniques which are used on the track to stretch the limits of the car and track to the edge, are used on the road to maintain the largest possible reserve between the car's abilities and road conditions to the actual driving.
Road Rallying: Rally stages held on tarmac road. These stages propose a driving style which resembles track driving in being smooth, percise and without sliding. With this being said, and with this kind of driving being practiced on a public road, and with specially-modified road cars, it can seem to be the most similar one to road driving, and it greatly is. However, the same elements are shared with track driving, albeit with a greater stress on maintaining a certain reserve and anticipating further ahead.
Nevertheless, there are problems withthis driving style where the rally drivers don't flow with the cars as much as track drivers. They have to take later, sharper lines coming into the corners, so they are forced to turn the wheel later and more rapidly, jerking the car slightly and bringing it closer to the point of sliding. The driving style is based on weight transfers and less on sharing longitudinal and lateral forces.
Dirt Rallying: Dirt rallying forces the driver to drive even more sharply than in road driving. The driver is forced to apply provocative actions and slide the car around some of the corners. Still, the drivers don't slide around as much as one might think. They only slide it enough to rotate the car into the corners. This kind of driving style can also contribute to road drivers in learning car control and how to contro lthe car beyond it's limit. Tight gravel in particular helps because it makes the car reach the limits very early and transition into a state of sliding much more progressively and controlably, with extra "feel."

Motorsport is a sport, both in competitive terms and also, in higher leagues, in physical terms. Like all sports, training with a personal coacher is a must for everyone in a high level. The statistics that show American race drivers as being involved in collisions just as much as other road drivers, are based on the wide spread of motorsport. It became so common and accesible that all sorts of drivers go for track days with little to no instruction, and don't learn anything special from their track experience. Drivers that compete and train with a personal instructor learn a lot about driving, in fields which apply to the road just as much as they do to the track, and therefore they become better and safer drivers.
This kind of instruction does not necessarily belong exclusivelly to the track. Nowadays there is a veriety of advanced or defensive driving courses that base themselves on techniques that derive from race driving and the racing experience of the instructors. These courses can benefit road drivers a lot by teaching them:
- The role of personal responsibility, Awareness, Maturity and other mental qualities
- The significance of proper car maintainence, mainly tires, dampers, brakes.
- Proper driving position, steering wheel grip, concentration in driving
- Steering control, weight transfers and using the forces working on the car
- Smooth, percise and decsivie driving inputs
- Adjusting speed and position to the conditions
- Driving lines
- Observation and planning to avoid stressfull situations by resolving them in advance
- Dealing with other road users and adhering the rules of the road
- Emergency skills (when the above techniques fail to prevent an emergency from happening) like how to perform emergency braking and car control on the limit

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Maxxis Diamond Touring Tyre Tested By MF of Visor Down

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:33:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

Just finished our track time here at Portimao circuit. We've been testing the new Maxxis Supermaxx Diamond sports touring tyre so it's a bit odd to come to a race circuit but, as it happens, the mix of torrential rain and bone dry tarmac (in the afternoon) has been a tough but positive test for this new tyre from young upstarts, Maxxis.
They lined up a range of bikes from 600 Supersport to the 1250 Bandit for us to try this new tyre. And the track? Oh my life, if ever you get the chance to do a track day at this fantastic roller-coaster of a circuit, do it. It's amazing.
In the wet (and boy, was it wet) the diamond pattern on the shoulders of the tyre are there to sniff out extra grip. We didn't have comparison tyres on the test but considering how wet it was and how hard the compound is (for extra road mileage) I was pretty impressed by the wet grip on offer. The tyres even managed to get warm to the touch despite scything their way through deep, standing water.

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By lunchtime it had pretty much dried out, bar for a few rivers across the track, and things got a bit giddier. My chosen tool for the afternoon was Kawasaki's rip-snorting Z1000 (does anyone actually need a supersport bike for the road when nakeds are this potent?). The performance of the Maxxis Sport Radial took some getting used to but this is my verdict:
For a tyre that aims to be at least 20% cheaper than its European competitors, its behaviour even in these extreme circumstances was impressive.
It's not outright edge grip - other softer compound sports touring tyres have a slight advantage here but the difference is only measurable on a gnat's pubic hair. No, it's the way the tyre communicates before it loses grip that is it's strong point. Those weird feathered edges are a great way to get extra edge grip for what is actually a hard compound, high mileage sports touring tyre but they do create a sensation of movement when you're approaching the sorts of angle of lean that sees footrest tips colliding with tarmac.
No worries.
The rear tyre moves around (not the front, thankfully which plots a stable and neutral path) and lets you know things are about to get lairy. I followed two or three really, really quick riders and they were leaving black lines and powersliding through corners that I'm sure they wouldn't have dared to do on more conventional, sports focused rubber. These tyres don't so much communicate as shout at you to ease off the gas. At the end of a very taxing, hard riding day all the bikes were unmarked and undamaged. Trust me, that's not always the case when you let a load of journos and dealers loose on the trickiest track in Europe in bouncing rain and perfectly dry conditions.
We've got a day of riding on the road tomorrow, this tyre's real habitat. I'll report back tomorrow afternoon.
In the meantime, enjoy the video. And in Gary Mason's defence (that's him on the ZX-6R), he was testing a new prototype tyre that didn't leave him with much confidence... sorry for the supermoto style block pass Gazza. The other guy in the shot is mad Bob from London tyre dealers FWR. Fast lad.

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Yamaha FJR1300 - XDECTM ECU manufacturer - CRb-100 Test Bench manufacturer

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:33:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

History
The FJR1300 was introduced to Europe in 2001 before arriving in North America in 2002, with the 2003 model year designation, and offered in a non-ABS version only. Motorcyclist magazine named the 2003 model Motorcycle of the Year. It had 298 mm front brake discs. It appeared in Europe in various colors: silver, blue, black and red.
The 2004 European model came in a range of colors, including Silver Storm. The 2004 North American models included both a non-ABS version with traditional blue anodized brake calipers and a new ABS version. Both were Cerulean Silver. Other refinements included an upgrade to the suspension rates, 320 mm front brake discs, and a fairing pocket for small items.
The 2005, North American model year remained structurally unchanged with a non-ABS and ABS model in Galaxy Blue.
In 2006, the U.S.
and rest of the world model years synchronized and design significantly changed including trailing arm changes, radiator curving, instrumentation changes, upgraded alternator and significant attention to airflow changes from reported heat issues in previous years. In response to these complaints, Yamaha added several adjustable vents to the FJR1300, allowing the rider to direct air to or away from the body. The base 2006 FJR1300A model has ABS with linked brakes and is Dark Blue Metallic while the Cerulean Silver colored FJR1300AE model features a semi-automatic transmission. The AE/AS model has YCCS, or Yamaha Chip-Controlled Shift. The rider can either utilize the standard foot shifter without the clutch lever, or shift via a mountain-bike style shifter on the left bar. The AE model continues in production through 2008.
For 2008, some minor changes were introduced, including an update to the altitude-related engine control unit issues and throttle 'feel', notably to improve low speed on/off throttle transitions. The colors announced in Europe are; Silver (Silver Tech), Black (Midnight Black) and Graphite. 2008 also sees minor changes in the ABS system.
Design
Engine
The FJR1300 has a 1,298 cc transverse-mounted inline-four engine with four valves per cylinder.
Transmission
The FJR1300 uses a five-speed manual gearbox with close ratio gears. The FJR1300AE/AS model features a semi-automatic transmission which Yamaha calls YCC-S (Yamaha Chip Controlled-Shift). This system is a five-speed sequential manual gearbox with a computer controlled clutch that dispenses with the conventional clutch lever. These models have no lever on the left bar and instead have a mountain-bike style shifter operated with thumb and index finger. Gear shifts are completed in around 0.2 seconds. The conventional foot shifter may be used simultaneously. The gearbox pattern is also unconventional in that neutral is at the bottom end of the range. The ECU automatically controls the robotic clutch and ignition timing to ensure smooth gear shifting and will actuate the clutch at standstill. Stalling the engine is not possible.
Final drive is via shaft, encased within the swingarm, which has monoshock suspension with remote two-setting adjustable pre-load.
Chassis
The frame of the FJR1300 is a twin spar design manufactured from aluminum alloy, the engine is a fully stressed member.
Electrical system
The FJR1300 features a standard 12 volt electrical system, with a fused cigarette-lighter style accessory jack in the left central locking glovebox. The 2003 U.S. model does not have a glovebox or electrical outlet; model years 2004 and 2005 do not include the electrical outlet.
Other features
The FJR1300 features an electrically-adjusted screen controlled by a rocker switch on the handlebars. By default the shield returns to its lowest position when the key is off, however some riders choose to disable the 'return' feature. A number of new features were added beginning with the 2006 model year, including a rider-adjustable airflow system. AE models feature heated handlebar grips with speed sensitive adjustment. The handlebars are adjustable, with 3 positions, and the seat is adjustable to high or low, with about an inch between the positions. Locking side panniers are supplied as standard and each will take a full face helmet. Options include: fairing protectors, larger screen, color-coded top box.
Police models
Yamaha FJR1300A (2006) used by Danish police
In the UK, the FJR1300 has replaced the Honda ST1300 as the patrol motorcycle with several police forces, following the withdrawal of the Honda ST1300 Pan-European due to concerns over high speed handling.
Yamaha FJR 1300 is the patrol vehicle used by the police force of Trinidad and Tobago including the units in the convoy of the President and the Prime Minister.
Specifications
Data from: Yamaha UK
FJR1300
FJR1300A
FJR1300AE/AS
Engine
1,298 cc (79 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, in-line
Bore Stroke
79 mm 66.2 mm (3.1 in 2.6 in)
Power
105.5 kilowatts (141.5 hp) @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
134.4 Nm (99.1 ftlbf) @ 7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Lubrication
Wet sump
Ignition
TCI (Digital)
Transmission
5-speed, constant mesh
Semi-automatic
Final Drive
Shaft
Overall Length
2,230 mm (87.8 in)
Overall Width
770 mm (30.3 in)
Overall Height
1,245 mm (49.0 in)
Seat Height
818 mm (32.2 in)
Ground Clearance
140 mm (5.5 in)
Wheelbase
1,539 mm (60.6 in)
Dry Weight
264 kg (580 lb)
268 kg (590 lb)
Suspension Front
Telescopic, coil spring, adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound damping
Suspension Rear
Link-type, gas/oil damped
Brakes Front
Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear
Single hydraulic disc
Tyres Front
120/70-ZR17
Tyres Rear
180/55-ZR17
Fuel Tank Capacity
25 l (5.5 imp gal; 6.6 US gal)
See also
List of Yamaha motorcycles
References
Notes
^ FJR1300 Technical Specifications Yamaha UK
References
Motorcycle News review of FJ1300
Yamaha UK FJR1300A
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Yamaha FJR 1300
Yamaha Super Sport Touring
Yamaha at the Open Directory Project
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Yamaha Diversion

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:32:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

Article by hi joiney
Diversion modelsAhead of the introduction of the second-generation, 2009 Yamaha Diversion, the series consists of four main models: the XJ600S, the XJ600N, the XJ900S, and the XJ900GT. The XJ600S Diversion/Seca IIThe XJ600S is known as the Diversion in most parts of the world, and as Seca II in the North American and Australian markets. The bike has a small top fairing, although a lower fairing is available as an accessory. The XJ600S is a descendant of the earlier Yamaha XJ600 models that were manufactured 19841991. The bike is fitted with a 598cc, air-cooled 8-valve inline-four engine giving 61 hp (45kW) / 55 Nm output. The engine was tuned from the original XJ600 model towards improved low- and midrange power, sacrificing some of the peak power in the process.The 600cc Diversion models were manufactured from 1992 to 2003. The US Seca IIs were manufactured from 1992 to 1998. As the Diversion/Seca II design is based on an earlier well-matured bike model, changes made to the bike during these years were rather subtle, mostly concerning improvements in fairing, a second front brake disc and small oil cooler appearing in 1998 model plus improvements in carburetors.1996 XJ600SThe bike is considered to be an affordable entry-level street bike that can give serious fun for its price. Despite its sporty looks, the Diversion features a more standard riding position than most 600cc sport bikes, making it an excellent commuter bike as well. Although basically having a design from the 1980s, it remained in production for quite a long time, perhaps due to its low price and all-round affordability including modest fuel consumption. The XJ600NThe XJ600N is almost identical to the XJ600S, except that it is a naked bike. The dashboard is different from the XJ600S, as it turns with the handlebar. This model was not sold in North America. The XJ900S/XJ900GTThe XJ900S/GT is known as Diversion 900 on the European market, but was never sold in the Americas. The XJ900S and the XJ900GT is basically the same motorcycle, with the difference being that the GT has a large fairing typical of touring motorcycles, and two Krauser K2 panniers. The XJ900S on the other hand, has a small top fairing like the XJ600S. On the dashboard, that is wider than the one in the 600cc models, there are some extra gauges like a fuel gauge.The XJ900 is a descendant of the earlier Yamaha XJ900 model. The bike is fitted with a 892cc, air-cooled 8-valve inline-four engine giving 89 hp / 85 Nm output. The Diversion 900 is a highly affordable sports/touring machine with more than enough power to make it a sensible commuter machine but also great fun to ride on less mundane journeys. The XJ900S/GT also has a driveshaft, while the 600cc models have chain drive.The poor front suspension springs can best be replaced with progressive ones. Police Edition DiversionThe Yamaha Diversion has been used as a police motorcycle by many different police forces all over the world. These models are custom built by Yamaha to specifications ordered by the individual police department. Generally the XJ900S is chosen for police use, but the XJ600S has also been used by some police forces. Police Spec Diversions are commonly referred to as XJ900P (P for Police), although Yamaha refers to Diversion Police Motorcycles by their model designation (XJ900S or XJ600S) as police bikes are not a separate model. Photographs and more information on Police Diversions. XJ6 Diversion / XJ6 NIn 2009 Yamaha re-launched the Diversion line through XJ6 Diversion and XJ6 N. The Diversion version has a half fairing while the N version is a naked motorcycle. The engine is a detuned Fazer engine and both versions are offered with optional ABS. References^ http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/september/8-14/sep0808-2009-yamaha-xj6-diversion-first-pictures/ External linksYamaha XJ series UK official siteYamaha XJ at the Open Directory ProjectWikimedia Commons has media related to: Yamaha XJv d eYamaha motorcyclesStandard / NakedFZX250 FZX750 XJ600/FJ600 XJ600 Diversion XJ900 XJR400 XJR1200 XJR1300 YX600 RadianSportTZR250 FZ750 Phazer FZ400R FZ750 FZR250 FZR400 FZR600 FZR750 FZR1000 YZF600R YZF750 YZF1000R YZF-R6 YZF-R7 YZF-R1 YZF-R125 YZF-R15 SZR660 TRX850 FZ6 FZ1 FZ16MotoGPYZR500 YZR-M1Touring / Sport touringVenture Royale FJ1100 FJ1200 FJR1300 GTS1000Power CruiserV-Max/VMAX BT1100 Bulldog MT-01 MT-03CruisersXV (Virago)125 250 400 500 535 750 1100XV (Road Star/Wildstar)1600A 1600ALE 1600AS 1600AT (Silverado) 1600ATLE (Silverado) 1700A 1700AM 1700AT (Silverado) 1700ATM (Silverado) 1900AXVS (Drag Star/V Star)125 250 400 650 1100 1300 (Midnight Star)XVZ (Royal Star)13A (Royal Star/Boulevard) 13AT (Tour Classic) 13LT (Tour Deluxe) 13TF (Venture)SupermotoXT660XDual-sport / Off-roadTDM850 TDR250 XTZ660 Tnr XTZ750 Super Tnr XT125R XT125X XT600E XT660R XT660Z Tnr WR250F WR450F XT1200Z Super TnrMotocrossYZ125 YZ250F YZ400F YZ426F YZ450FScooterLagenda Majesty Mio Nouvo QT50 Vino Classic Vino 125 X-City XF50X Zuma Zuma 125First ModelsYamaha YA-1 Yamaha DT-1 Categories: Yamaha motorcycles

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Yamaha FZ6 - red diode laser module 690nm - diode laser driver

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:31:00 +0000

by formulaphoto

Article by hi joiney
2010 revisionFor the 2010 model year, Yamaha continue to sell FZ6 Fazer S2 (Half-faired) and FZ6 S2 (naked) in Europe. Both are with full power (98 PS) and ABS. Reduced power models are discontinued and replaced with XJ6 Diversion (Half-faired) and XJ6 (naked); both with optional ABS.In North America, FZ6R is replacement for the FZ6 in its second season on the market. The FZ6R in North America is similar to XJ6 Diversion, except is full-faired and ABS and electronic immobilizer are not included.MSRP for the 2010 model is 8,550 (including ABS as standard). (8,899$ CAD in Canada for the FZ6R) 2009 revisionThe 2009 model (introduced on September 8, 2008) is technically unchanged from 2008/2007. The available colours for 2009 are Raven and Deep Blue (Metallic Black and Metallic Purplish Blue in Canada / Midnight Black, Ocean depth and Silver Metallic in Europe). European model 'FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS' has ABS and electronic immobilizer as standard. It is also 5 kg heavier (Dry Weight 191 kg).MSRP for the 2009 model is ,290 in US (,749 in Canada, 7,995 in Europe for ABS Version, 5,299 in UK and 5,599 for ABS version). (8,799$ CAD in Canada for the FZ6R) 2008 revisionThe 2008 model is technically unchanged from 2007. The only difference is in appearance of front cowling around headlights, which is now black regardless of motorcycle colour. The available colours for 2008 are Raven and Cobalt Blue (Metallic Black and Dark Metallic Purplish Blue in Canada / Midnight Black, Ocean depth and Silver Metallic in Europe). European model 'FZ6 Fazer S2 ABS' has ABS and electronic immobilizer as standard. It is also 5 kg heavier (Dry Weight 191 kg).MSRP for the 2008 model is US,999 (,299 in Canada). 2007 revision2007 Yamaha FZ6On October 10, 2006 Yamaha Motor Company announced an updated FZ6 for the 2007 model year.The FZ6 receives the following revisions:Optimized fuel injection (FI) system mapping.Redesigned fairing and windscreen.New instrument cluster with analog tachometer and digital speedometer (similar to the FZ1).New four-piston monoblock brake calipers for the front brake.Alumite-finished front forks with revised damping.A 3-way catalytic converter.A new seat design.A new rear swingarm.New passenger pegs.The available colors for 2007 are Team Yamaha Blue and Candy Red (Yamaha Blue and Deep Metallic Red in Canada).MSRP for the 2007 model is US,845 (,299 in Canada).European versions other than the S2 have reduced power of 78 hp (58 kW). 2006 revisionThe FZ6 received the following revisions:Engine, frame, subframe, grabhandle, rear swingarm and wheels are painted in black.Metal honeycomb type catalytic converter satisfies EU2 and CARB emissions standardsOptimized fuel injection (FI) system mapping to increase torque at lower RPM and solve problems with stalling that appeared on previous models. Consisting of recalibrated fuel mapping and upgraded to sequential injector timing, from early "batch fire" method.The available colours for 2006 are Blue and Shift Red.MSRP USA for the 2006 model is ,599 (,199 in Canada). 2005 revisionMSRP for the 2005 model is ,599. 2004 revision2004 Yamaha FZ6MSRP for the 2004 model is ,499. SpecificationsAll specifications are manufacturer claimed.Model Year200420052006200720082009EngineEngine Type600 cc, liquid-cooled, inline 4-cylinderBore/Stroke65.5 x 44.5 mmCompression Ratio12.1:1Maximum Power72 kW (98 PS) (97HP) @ 12000 RPM57 kW (77 PS) (76HP) @ 11500 RPM for Standard version,72 kW (98 PS) (97HP) @ 12,000 RPM for S2 version.Maximum Torque63.1 Nm (46.5 lbfft) @ 10000 RPM51.7 Nm (38.1 lbfft) @ 10000 RPM for Standard version,63.1 Nm (46.5 lbfft) @ 10,000 RPM for S2 versionValve TrainDOHC, four valves per cylinderCarburetionGroup fuel injection, 36 mm throttle bodiesIgnitionDigital TCIDrivetrainTransmission6-speed w/multi-plate clutchGear Ratios1st2nd3rd4th5th6th37/13 (2.846)37/19 (1.947)28/18 (1.556)32/24 (1.333)25/21 (1.190)26/24 (1.083)Primary Reduction Ratio86/44 (1.955)Final Reduction Ratio46/16 (2.875)Final Drive#530 O-ring chainO-ring chainChassis/Suspension/BrakesFront Suspension43 mm telescopic fork, 5.1" (130 mm) travelRear SuspensionSingle shock, adjustable preload; 5.1" (130 mm) travelFront BrakesDual 298 mm floating discs w/2-piston slide pin-type calipersDual 298.0 5.0 mm (11.73 0.20 in) floating discs w/4-piston monoblock calipersRear Brakes245 5.0 mm (9.65 0.20 in) mm disc w/single-piston caliperFront Tire120/70ZR-17M/C 58W (Bridgestone/BT020F GG or Dunlop/D252F)Rear Tire180/55ZR-17M/C 73W (Bridgestone/BT020R GG or Dunlop/D252)DimensionsDry Weight423 lb (192 kg)410 lb (186 kg)Fuel Capacity /Reserve19.4 l (4.3 imp gal; 5.1 US gal)3.6 l (0.79 imp gal; 0.95 US gal)Engine OilLubrication system - Wet sumpType - YAMALUBE 4, SAE10W30 or SAE 20W40Recommended engine oil grade - API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MAEngine oil quantityTotal amount - 3.40 l (3.59 US qt)Without filter cartridge replacement - 2.50 l (2.64 US qt)With oil filter cartridge replacement - 2.80 l (2.96 US qt)Cooling systemRadiator capacity (including all routes) - 2.00 l (2.11 US qt)Radiator capacity - 0.60 l (0.63 US qt)Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum level mark) - 0.25 l (0.26 US qt)Height47.8 in (1214 mm)47.6 in (1210 mm)Length82.5 in (2095 mm)Rake (caster angle)25.0 degreesSeat Height31.5 in (800 mm)31.3 in (795 mm)Trail3.84 in (97.5 mm)Wheelbase56.7 in (1440 mm)Width29.5 in (750 mm)Ground Clearance5.7 in (145 mm)OtherColorsGalaxy Blue/Black; Liquid Silver/Black; Stone BlueGalaxy Blue/Black; Cerulean Silver/BlackBlue, Shift RedTeam Yamaha Blue, Candy RedRaven, Cobalt BlueRaven, Deep Blue References^ from the official international Yamaha Motor website^ page from yamaha-motor.com^ page from yamaha-motor.com^ a b page from yamaha-motor.com^ article from yamaha-motor.co.jp^ a b page from yamaha-motor.com External linksManufacturers siteMotorcycle USA 2004 FZ6 bike testReview of Motorcycle News 2004 FZ6 road testAmerican Motorcyclist 2006 FZ6 reviewRider Magazine 2007 FZ6 road testv d eYamaha motorcyclesStandard / NakedFZX250 FZX750 XJ600/FJ600 XJ600 Diversion XJ900 XJR400 XJR1200 XJR1300 YX600 RadianSportTZR250 FZ750 Phazer FZ400R FZ750 FZR250 FZR400 FZR600 FZR750 FZR1000 YZF600R YZF750 YZF1000R YZF-R6 YZF-R7 YZF-R1 YZF-R125 YZF-R15 SZR660 TRX850 FZ6 FZ1 FZ16MotoGPYZR500 YZR-M1Touring / Sport touringVenture Royale FJ1100 FJ1200 FJR1300 GTS1000Power CruiserV-Max/VMAX BT1100 Bulldog MT-01 MT-03CruisersXV (Virago)125 250 400 500 535 750 1100XV (Road Star/Wildstar)1600A 1600ALE 1600AS 1600AT (Silverado) 1600ATLE (Silverado) 1700A 1700AM 1700AT (Silverado) 1700ATM (Silverado) 1900AXVS (Drag Star/V Star)125 250 400 650 1100 1300 (Midnight Star)XVZ (Royal Star)13A (Royal Star/Boulevard) 13AT (Tour Classic) 13LT (Tour Deluxe) 13TF (Venture)SupermotoXT660XDual-sport / Off-roadTDM850 TDR250 XTZ660 Tnr XTZ750 Super Tnr XT125R XT125X XT600E XT660R XT660Z Tnr WR250F WR450F XT1200Z Super TnrMotocrossYZ125 YZ250F YZ400F YZ426F YZ450FScooterLagenda Majesty Mio Nouvo QT50 Vino Classic Vino 125 X-City XF50X Zuma Zuma 125First ModelsYamaha YA-1 Yamaha DT-1 Categories: Yamaha motorcycles

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Pit Biking - What the heck is it?

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

Article by Lydia Quinn
If you're into sports and recreational activities, especially anything related to motorcycles or just about anything on wheels, you might have heard about something called pit biking. So just what the heck is it? Read on to find out:
What is Pit Biking?
A pit bike is basically a miniature motorcycle. Pit biking originated in the 1950's, with people riding mainly Honda CRF50 50 cc mini bikes. The smaller motorcycles were made for riding in the so-called "pits", which are areas where riders could set up their bikes before they participated in a race or other event. The smaller frames and tires are made specifically for riding around these areas and many dirt bikers made their own backyard pit racing track. The advantage of pit racing in your backyard is that you need less room for the track.
What is a Pit Bike?
The original pit bike was considered to be the Honda CRF50, but there are many models now. They have also been called pocket bikes or mini motos. A pit bike consists of nearly all the same parts as a big motocross bike, but the frame and tires are smaller. As such, they need less room to turn, less room to store and can be much more easily transported than other motorcycles. You can actually fit several pit bikes in the back of a pickup truck. The original pit bikes were generally 50cc, but now they can be much more powerful than that. Often pit bikes are made in garages by do it yourselfers. Pit bikes are great for young teens and kids who are getting into the sport as the size is just right for them to control. Pit bikes are often improved with taller seats, bigger engines, better frames and other additions for more serious pit bike racing. The small frame of a pit bike allows people, especially kids, to do some great tricks on their bikes. Pit biking is also a relatively accessible sport, where you can get a perfectly nice pit bike for only a few hundred dollars. The real advantage of a pit bike or mini bike is that they are ultra maneuverable, especially compared to larger bikes.
Pit Biking of Today
The sport has been adopted worldwide, and different types of pit bike racing have emerged, including classes like MX, Enduro, Xtreme and Supermoto. There is also a class for ladies pit biking. Popular brands and models of pit bikes include Pitster Pro, OGM, Xtreme Motors, Motovert, Explorer, Thumpstar, Xsport and Works. Pit bikes are not street legal in most countries, including the United States. In most cases, they can only be ridden on private land.
Whether you want a bike that is the right size for the kids, whether you want a bike to race around your back yard or if you want a bike that is easy to take with you on trips, a pit bike is an option that you just might find right for you.

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Motorbiking Hob

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

Article by stickystebee
Motor biking is a hobby for many, when they can let their hair down and zoom past the streets or relax in the quiet atmosphere of the countryside. People of different ages love to ride a motor bike and depending on their taste and liking they opt for a particular kind of motor bike. Some prefer to use their motor bike to commute in the city and save on fuel expenses. Those who love adventure prefer to participate in races, competitions and wilderness trails. Motor bike manufacturers have come up with different models to cater to the needs of different people. So irrespective of whether you are a teenager who has just got the license to ride or you are a regular at competitions, you will find the perfect bike to suit your requirements.
Suzuki is a leading motor bike manufacturer and they have different types of bikes like sport bike, cruiser, touring, motocross, dual sport, supermoto, off road, standard, scooters and kids to cater to the varying needs of people. The Suzuki sport bikes like Hayabusa and GSX and SV series are specially meant for sports people who expect the highest standard of performance from their bike. Those who love stylish bikes and crave muscle should opt for a cruiser. This bike is perfect for a laid-back ride and you can check out the Boulevard series which have different types of motorbikes in different styles.
Those who have a passion for racing on race tracks should check out the motor cross RM-Z series which is best suited for the track. Those who are interested in comfortable ergonomics with lots of power should opt for the standards which have the B-King, SV and Bandit series. People who use their bikes for dual purposes - they want to use their bikes both on smooth pavement as well as on wilderness trails can check out the V-Strom and the DR series, as these bikes offer features which can adapt to both conditions. Those who ride their bikes on unpaved roads should opt for the DR-Z series as it can adapt to uneven surfaces. There are motor bikes available for beginners and kids, they are easy to ride and offer great performance. Team Suzuki has won various tournaments like the 2008 AMA Superbike crown, won titles in pro Street and AMA Superstock and WERA Endurance with their GSX-R10000. The Quadracer R450 won them the AMA/AVA title and the RM-Z450 got them the AMA Grand National Singles title. Just remember whichever bike you get to also get the correct safety lit and bike insurance as you may need it one day.

moto x wonders

noreply@blogger.com (kaniamazdar) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:30:00 +0000

by colin.merkert

Article by Mary David
Making A Supermoto Purchase: How To Pick The Perfect Off Road Bike For You?Seeking or a good time and excitement? Only MX biking can grant you the adrenalin as you enjoy a moment of speed, excitement and rush. Lots of people say that riding a Enduro bike causes you to be the man that many ladies want to chase around , it not merely proves your "macho" appeal but the passion it will provide you with as you go along the ride. Nowadays, you will notice a lot of Supermoto bikers growing organizations and groups, running the streets, and taking very long road travels that is really interesting!In any case, buying a Motor bike is not as easy like shopping on a food store. Needless to say, you got plenty of things to consider during you purchase. Along with the various manufacturers around in addition to the different deals they are to make available, you may just get confused for the things to look into. Read this few pointers to have some idea on how to make the best purchase for your Motocross bike. The Age And Size Of The Off Road RiderOne essential aspect in choosing a Off road bike will be the age and size of the rider Your whole body built and framework will have to complement the size of the Off road bike as well. It is similar to carrying a weight that your body is unfit to be dealing with, and thus it may not just work and you'll turn out not likely to enjoy the ride. Second Hand Vs. Brand New Supermoto BikeFirst time riders will require a lot more practice therefore, a pre-owned bike is much more practical for purchase. At the very least, you don't need to be troubled about the damages or the scratches while you practice in any case. From the instant you have perfected to control an Off Road bike, then, you have all the liberty to get yourself a brand new motorbike. Nevertheless for those who have got the perfect expertise and enough experience to ride a Enduro bike, then a brand new bike is most likely well worth the purchase. To add to that, your financial budget can also be a key point in picking one. Used Dirt bikes are a lot cheaper than the brand new ones. But when you are really keen to have a brand new one, realistically, their worth drop on the market while brand new models is released, and for that reason, if you have the patience, better yet just wait around for it right till you can afford to pay extra for its cost. Your Motor Bike Is Going To Be Intended For?Will the bike put to use as your Moto X race bike or it's just for something to have enjoyment with and use as your individual means of transportation. Should you decide to partake in racing games, then you probably have a higher and stronger motocross parts constructed in your Moto X bike. But unlike racing uses, leisure causes will probably amount to nothing more in case you just prefer to experience the ride and run it in the streets. In order to make your search simpler, you possibly can go browsing in the world wide web as you will get a hold of numerous sites that may just enlighten you in regards to your Off Road bike shopping.