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Archive for February, 2012
Updates On Piaggio Vespa LX 125Posted at February 29th, 2012 in NewsPiaggio introduced its 2012 Vespa LX 125 at 2012 Auto Expo and reentered the Indian motorcycle industry after 13 years. Originally, it has joint ventures with LML and Bajaj till 1991. It re-surfaced with its new Vespa LX 125, which is powered by a 125cc four-stroke engine and mated to continuously variable transmission for smooth performance. The Vespa LX 125′s pilot batch will be available in white color; all of which will be designed and engineered at Piaggio’s manufacturing facility in India situated at Baramati, Maharashtra. The executives of Piaggio are leaving no stone unturned, and are taking care of all the features of Vespa LX125. They want to produce a seamless scooter with a powerful 125 cc generating 10.7 horsepower and 9.6 Newton meters of torque. It will come standard with digital clock in instrumentation console, [...]
2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 – The Safest Sports BikePosted at February 27th, 2012 in KawasakiIntroduction From the earliest days of revolutionary chokehold of Japan Inc. on the open class streetbike segment, Kawasaki has been right there, producing bikes, which have been blown away the nearly every performance record of note, the press and the public. From original Z-1 to ZZR1200, all motorcycles fused the power, aesthetic appeal, handling and comfort, which repeatedly dominated all segments. In case of 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000, little has changed. Like the first, highly acclaimed 1986 Ninja, the 2012 mode offers a dominating combination of rideability, power, technology, handling and looks. The Kawasaki Ninja 1000 is basically a sport touring motorcycle developed and designed in the year 2011. Other than its name, it is unrelated to Ninja 1000R designed from 1986-89, or to other Ninja models. It is generally characterized [...]
Triumph Explorer 1200: What do you want to know?Posted at February 24th, 2012 in NewsNext week MCN will be riding the Triumph Explorer 1200 at its world debut in Spain, which will be powered by a three-cylinder engine generating 139 horsepower. It uses all-new shaft drive system and chassis, which the company hopes will out it ahead of best selling BMW R1200GS Adventure and BMW R1200S. The Tiger Explorer comes with the company’s ride-by-wire throttle system, including switchable ABS, traction control and cruise control as standard. The high-spec continues in chassis department with cast alloy wheels (19″ front and 17″ rear) and strong steel chassis, the latter highlighted the stylish single sided swingarm. Motivated by all-new three-cylinder 1215cc engine cranking out best-in class 139 horsepower with 121 newton meters of torque for unproblematic overtaking fused with exciting top end growl, the [...]
Moto Guzzi California 1400 LeakedPosted at February 22nd, 2012 in NewsImages leaked for behind closed door dealer, convention provide an excellent view of all-new Moto Guzzi 1400cc California Cruiser. In 2011, the company unveiled a poorly kit, single image of prototype California cruiser with 1400cc powerplant. Now it reveals plenty of details of production version of its Cruiser with leaked images from raft of design drawings and dealer convention. With extensive plastic covers and poor lighting on prototype in 2011, much speculation arose over whether or not the powerplant was water cooled. However, it seems to be utilizing extensive oil cooling instead of conventional water cooling. The huge radiator at front is quite larger as compared to average oil cooler, but quite small for 1400cc purely water cooled engine. The wide-ranging cooling fins on heads, crankcases and cylinders are further evidence, [...]
New Aprilia Caponord 1200 UnveiledPosted at February 17th, 2012 in NewsThe Italian motorcycle manufacturing company has revealed its long anticipated Aprilia Caponord 1200, which is designed and engineered to compete with machines like Ducati Multistrada 1200 as dual-sport road-oriented tourer. It was revealed at annual dealer convention of Piaggio Group in Monte Carlo. Referred to as either Caponord or Tuareg, both renewals of old company badges for its dual sport motorcycles, it is clearly based on existing Dorsoduro. The Caponord shares the same frame, part steel and part alloy design along with suspension and Double Overhead Camshaft V-Twin powerplant. In Dorsoduro, the powerplant is offered as both 749cc 92 horsepower and 1197cc 130 horsepower engine. For the Aprilia Caponord 1200 that clearly has more of long distance touring intention, the larger engines seems most likely to be used.
Top 10 Eye-Catching Motorcycles of 2012Posted at February 15th, 2012 in ReviewsThe New Year looks, to be one of the most highly anticipated in the bike industry in recent memory. Many of most significant manufacturing companies are launching exciting new motorcycles for 2012. So, check out the top ten eye-catching bikes of 2012. BMW C600 Sport and C650GT : Both BMW C600 Sport and C650GT were launched at 2011 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy and are the attempt of BMW Motorrad for fighting challenges of inner city traffic, greater CO2 regulations and increasing energy costs. It provides challenges and adventures in equal measure and is a perfect environment for first maxi-scooter ever designed by BMW Motorrad. It offers large windshield for protecting you from elements and cavernous storage for hauling all your gears. The stunning design of BMW is typical and rounds off complete package, which provides [...]
2012 Suzuki WSB GSX-R1000 IntroducedPosted at February 13th, 2012 in NewsSuzuki revealed its 2012 GSX-R and named Bespoke Foreign Exchange Solution firm Fixi as co-little sponsor for Leon Camier and John Hopkins’ 2012 World Superbike Championship title assault. It was unveiled at Verwood Headquarters of Suzuki in Dorset and was preparing to be marketed to Australia for testing in lead up to opening round of 2012 World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island on 26th February. World Superbike, SBK, WSBK or WSB, also known as Superbike World Championship is the worldwide Superbike racing Championship, which was established in the year 1988. The Superbike World Championship season comprises of series of rounds held on permanent racing facilities. Each round has two races and results of each race are fused for determining 2 annual World Championships, one for manufacturers and one for riders. Crescent [...]
2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R – Top Contender in Middleweight SegmentPosted at February 8th, 2012 in Kawasaki2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R packs power, dominance, speed and handling and more beneath its 599cc engine, sophisticated Showa suspension and twin spar aluminium frame. It is basically a 600cc class sport motorcycle produced and introduced in the year 1995, and has been constantly upgraded throughout the years in response to new products from Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda. The ZX series is what was known as Ninja line of Kawasaki bikes in 1980s and still carries the name today. The Kawasaki ZX-6R was originally launched as middleweight sports bike with aluminium frame and had dry weight of 401.2 pounds. With competition from Suzuki’s GSX-R600, Yamaha’s YZF-R6 and Honda’s CBR600F4i getting more aggressive, the company planned to make extraordinary move for late 2002 models. Whether you are a racer or street rider, the 2012 [...]
2012 Harley Davidson Seventy-Two First LookPosted at February 6th, 2012 in NewsHarley Davidson rolls back the clock with its 2012 Harley Davidson Seventy-Two model, which was just being unveiled and gasoline was whopping 55 cents a gallon. Its street legal, 8-inch, mirror chrome air cleaner cover makes powerful statement, which recalls glory days of old iron crossed with contemporary, clean look. The eye-catching, radical tank paint recalls radical style of 1970s choppers and shouts one-of-a-kind custom, however coming straight from Harley Davidson; you know it is nothing but pure premium quality craftsmanship. The chopped rear fender with side mounted plate completes this model’s low chopper, long look and keeps things classically raw and clean. The chrome bullet taillamps fuse this old school retro-styling with new school technology, packing turn signals, running lights and stop beams into each lamp. The [...]
2012 Harley Davidson Softail Slim First LookPosted at February 3rd, 2012 in NewsPare down the Harley Davidson Softail bike to its indispensable elements and you have the Slim. From trimmed front fender to narrow rear end, the 2012 Harley Davidson Softail Slim is a back-to-basics, no-nonsense motorcycle. Call it stripped or old school or lean and mean. What is left is a rudimentary iconic Harley Davidson style and Softail profile, which recalls classic custom bobbers of 1950s. The cutting-edge ride, which is rich with the company’s history, the Harley Davidson Slim’s old-iron soul comes alive right up front. The exclusive retro-inspired handlebars call back to glory days of 1940s bobbers, while shiny-black headlamp cover and “Cat Eye” console with retro speedometer face add even more swing-era swagger. The chopped fender and narrow rear tire of the 2012 Harley Davidson Softail Slim with its incorporated [...]