Motivation for the 2012 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe comes from a 1854cc air cooled, overhead camshaft, eight-valve, 48-degree, V-Twin engine with Electronic Fuel Injection, which is good for pulsating 123 pound feet of torque at 2500 rpm. The engine is mated to five-speed transmission.

What’s New for 2012?

All-new closeable lid that helps keep iPhone, iPod and other small items in place.

New bike-friendly Garmin Zumo 665 GPS with a flip down design equipped with features such as Bluetooth, navigation and optional with real time weather and traffic, subscription Sirius/XM satellite radio ready, road condition warnings and more.

The 2012 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe gets a revised tank logo for a contemporary look alongside new chrome speaker trim that emphasizes the styling of Stratoliner Deluxe.

Feature Highlights :

The 2012 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe comes equipped with a fairing, which includes incorporated connectors and speakers for iPhone and iPod players, plus a handlebar mounted, convenient stereo control system

Beautiful and Powerful 1854cc (113-cubic-inch) pushrod V-twin air-cooled engine that produces great thrust at all speeds

2 color matched, large locking hard sidebags that make the 2012 Deluxe excellent for short trips and long hauls

Neo-streamline design provides the 2012 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe a fully unique look, while the fairing provides excellent weather protection
Twin bore downdraft electronic fuel injection offers optimum throttle response and engine efficiency in the broadest possible range of situations

The sculpted seat makes the Deluxe an excellent place to sit on long rides

Low and Long aluminum frame offers light handling and great looks as compared to other large cruiser motorcycles

The Star Accessories Catalog features an array of top notch components, which invite Yamaha owners to completely express their individuality.

Powerplant :

1854cc (113-cubic-inch) pushrod 48-degree V-twin air cooled engine that offers massive performance and looks

2 spark plugs per cylinder and 4 pushrod activated valves offer optimum combustion efficiency

Ceramic composite plated cylinders are designed and engineered for better heat dissipation with forged pistons cooled by oil jets, offering longer engine life and exceptional reliability

9.48:1 aggressive cam timing and compression ratio increase power output across the board.

Twin-bore, computer controlled fuel injection system monitors multiple engine parameters for calculating precise mixture under all situations; 12-hole wide angle fuel injectors offer excellent atomization

EXUP (Exhaust Ultimate Power valve) inside the 2-into-1 exhaust system boosts torque

Special custom machining of cooling fin edges provides a jewel like appearance to the powerplant as light hits it from different angles.

3300 rpm at 75 miles per hour provides some idea of the cruisability and power of 2012 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe. Maximum torque is reached at only 2500 rpm.

Chassis and Suspension:

46mm fork tubes serve up a sweet appearance and an excellent ride

A tucked-out-of-sight single shock with adjustable spring preload out back offers a smooth ride under changeable loads.

Light yet rigid aluminum frame needs some welds for a clean, smooth look, while the Controlled Fill, light die cast swingarm reduces unsprung weight for great handling and complements its streamline style

Flangeless, teardrop fuel tank carries a full 4.5 gallons of fuel.

Richly chromed, thick 1.25-inch handlebar in chrome clamps carries its switchgear wiring on inside.

Front brake master cylinder with incorporated lever operates two 298mm front discs squeezed by strong monoblock calipers for great style and excellent feel and power

Twelve-spoke wheels evoke a thick spoke look, but carry contemporary tubeless radial tires; a fat, 190/60-17 rear and a 130/70-18 front for excellent grip

An adjustable heel/toe shifter and floating floorboards help offer a low effort, comfortable ride.

Light and Strong final belt drive routes power efficiently and smoothly to the rear wheel

Extras

The 2012 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe features standard fairing with speakers. Audio system includes handlebar mounted; convenient stereo controls and is ready for iPod players.

Position beams within the main headlamp housing offer great visibility

Neo-streamline design provides the Deluxe a fully unique look; alternatively the fairing provides excellent weather protection.

Classic clock style instrumentation contains tachometer, fuel gauge and analog speedometer, together with odometer and twin digital tripmeters and complements its neo-retro look.

Right thumb activated accessory driving lamp switch and left thumb operated high beam switch for great visibility

A quick detachable backrest is offered as an accessory option.

LED taillight, amber turn signals behind clear lenses and bright multireflector headlight provide a custom look.

The 2012 Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe comes with dealer installed equipment; hard bags and fairing kit.

The 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R is the motorcycle to change this. It’s the first of Japanese motorcycles to come out fighting against storming BMW. The motorcycle maker’s perfect combination of braking, handling, decent suspension and usable power will be making it a superior road motorcycle unlike BMW. For track use, the fully gassed, 198kg Kawasaki ZX-10R has the best power-to-weight ratio.

The Kawasaki ZX-10R comes standard with plenty of features; these include: the customizable and highly advanced Sport Kawasaki Traction Control, which enables riders to capitalize and harness on its amazing combination of responsive handling and power. The system is known as S-KTRC or Sport Kawasaki Traction Control that works by crunching numbers from a variety of sensors and parameters, including engine rpm, wheel slip and speed, acceleration, throttle position and more. It relies on complex software buried in its ECU (Electronic Control Unit) working to rapidly reduce power at the right time where slippage exceeds the optimal traction zone.

Brammo, Inc., the manufacturing and designing company of world leading electric bikes, today unveiled production plans and pricing for the  Empulse R and Empulse, while providing bike aficionados in LS a first look at a striking new design. At this distinctive EV industry event, Brammo has demonstrated to consumers and motorcycle insiders alike the enhancements in electric biking and is offering a glimpse of what is to come in the future. The Empulse includes a 100-mile range with the top speed of 100 miles per hour as well as a breakthrough engine and battery system allowing a great zero emission experience. At launch party, Brammo announced that the Empulse R and Empulse will be available for the price of $18,995 and $16,995 respectively with financing offered from Sheffield Financial.

The Ninja ZX-14 in North America or ZZR1400 is a bike developed and designed by Kawasaki and is at present its most powerful sport bike. It was launched in the year 2005 at Tokyo Show and revealed for 2006 model year as the replacement for ZX-12R. The ZZR1400 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds that’s even faster than the Bugatti Veyron. The top speed is electronically limited to 186 miles per hour as a result of a contract between the most significant European and Japanese motorcycle manufacturing companies. The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R was featured in season 10 of Fifth Gear on 30th October, 2006.

The R Designation Equals More Refinement and More Race Winning Power for an Ultimate Open-Class Sportsbike. It is got to be ugly competing against ZX-14 every year. When it appeared on the large bore sportsbike stage in the year 2006, the large Ninja blew everyone’s minds –journalists, rivals and owners, thanks to its sport tourer comfort, incredible thrust, aerodynamic full coverage bodywork and agile handling. Continuous refinement has kept the 14R a step ahead of the competition, all while filling aficionados’ face shields with ear-to-ear, wild grins.

Luckily for Kawasaki enthusiasts, there is no let up for this year. Not only is the newly R-designated Ninja ZX-14R massively more powerful, but is also almost entirely new, with more of the design excellence, finesse and character you have come to expect from Team Green – Kawasaki, which has building revolutionary open class bikes for over four decades.

Big power provided smoothly has always been a large Ninja characteristic, so the changes for this year start in the engine of 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R. First off, there is more displacement through a 4mm stroke increase to 65mm (up from 61mm) with displacement now registering 1441cc. Combustion chamber shapes are newly optimized and surface milled now, not cast. Intake ports are polished and reshaped for maximum flow, while working in concert with more durable and longer intake valves.

The cams working those valves are more fundamental with redesigned profiles and increased lift, whereas the redesigned tensioning system and stronger camshaft chain maximize reliability at stratospheric rpm levels this powerplant is capable of. Newly designed forged pistons with thinner crowns provide less weight and increased durability and are cooled by the oil-jet cooling system which pumps a continuous stream of lubricant at underside of each piston. There is more: con rods are constructed of stronger material and have beefier small ends; compression is up from 2011; a new air-cleaner element is thicker and larger with 40 percent more airflow capability and 10 percent more surface area; transmission gears have been surface and heat treated to be even more durable and shift more smoothly and crankshaft main journals are thicker, from 38 to 40mm.

Feeding this segment dominating new powerplant is a redesigned fuel injection system, which provides reduced emissions and automatic idle adjustment. Burned hydrocarbons exit via larger volume, reshaped mufflers each with a sophisticated catalyzer for minimizing emissions and a heavily redesigned exhaust system with larger diameter, redesigned tapered header pipes.

The engine of 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R is more than supremely powerful; you will find good amount of panache and polish to go along with it. The dual gear-driven counterbalance setup of powerplant, for example, has been optimized for working with the new mill’s longer crankshaft changes and stroke dimensions. The result is smoother power across rev range.

The ZX-14R comes with ignition management system and a KTRC traction control, which gets 3 riding modes –medium power, full power and a 3rd mode for low traction (wet/slippery) situations and back torque limiting slipper clutch assembly. The KTRC system is controlled by a bar mounted toggle/push switch, and the system’s effects can be monitored on a 7-segment bar graph in the cabin’s LCD display.

The result of all this high-tech and refined hot rodding is arguably the finest open class street motorcycle powerplant ever built and needs an identically competent chassis in which to thrive and live. The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R is up to the job, and then some. The engineers of the company strove for retaining its predecessor’s maneuverable and light handling demeanor using the existing chassis design as a beginning point for 14R and its increased power production. For maintaining this sweet handling character but also pump up the sportiness quotient, its engineers tailored over half of its frame’s aluminum forgings and castings, all of which have different rigidity and flex characteristics unlike the parts they change.

Rear and front suspension revisions help attain this balancing act of ride compliance, maneuverability and wheel control. Both the multi adjustable single shock and fully adjustable 43mm inverted fork have enhanced redesigned internal settings and bottoming resistance, while beautifully machined and new lighter ten-spoke wheels reduce unsprung weight by a whopping 3.3 pounds and look great, further aiding handling, suspension and acceleration action. Its triple disc brakes are upgraded too with redesigned pads and more rigid disc material for a progressive feel at the lever and fade free, powerful stops.

The 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R’s nose is particularly inspiring with a large ram air duct stuffing cool atmosphere into intake system and a more aggressive nose fitted with quad-headlamp assembly. The conventional four-fin theme along fairing’s sides has a more pronounced 3D design for 2012, while great effort was expended for hiding fasteners and hooks as much as possible. Its tail section is particularly well designed with a cool rear seat cowl and faired-in turn signals standard on models, boosting aesthetic performance. The body package provides functional advantages and aesthetic ones. The redesigned seat for example makes it easier for vertically challenged riders to reach the ground and provides more thigh support.

The controls and instruments of 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R have been revised as well, with a new multifunction switch on left handlebar which handles all system functions; you can easily scroll through remaining range, fuel consumption, external temperature, battery voltage, traction control, and more, adjusting and choosing functions using select button in the center of toggle switch and toggle the LCD display using upper/lower buttons and a newly finished gauge cluster. You will also find an eco indicator on the LCD display, which allows the riders know when they are getting maximum fuel economy and mileage.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Features and Benefits

New for 2012

• KTRC traction control system with 3 different modes for varying situations and controlled by handy switch assembly on left handlebar
• 1441cc more powerful inline 4-cylinder powerplant with reworked cylinder head assembly, a 4mm longer stroke, stronger yet lighter pistons and polished ports for more power across rev range
• All new exhaust system with a new muffler assembly and reshaped and tapered head pipes for low emissions and noise
• All new slipper clutch assembly controls rear wheel torque effects while downshifting and braking
• All-new swingarm assembly that’s longer and gets reinforcing gussets for coping with powerplant’s newfound power
• Revised aluminum monocoque frame that’s strong, rigid and narrow
• All new bodywork package that builds on top of the slick aesthetic image of its predecessor, adding superior air management to the mix and including a rear seat cowl for enhanced passenger and rider comfort
• Transmission gears are more durable with new surface and temperature treatments
• New disc material and pads enhance 14R’s radial mount braking system
• 10-spoke wheels that are over three pounds lighter in total unlike the previous model’s units
• Higher overall finish quality than before, including hidden bodywork fasteners
• Redesigned suspension settings rear and front add wheel compliance and control to an already plush ride

Redesigned High-flow Exhaust System

• Lately designed mufflers that provide lower noise emissions and dual catalyzers, are cleaner unlike before
• All-new header assembly that gets tapered diameter pipes for optimal power delivery and power production characteristics
• Airflow into exhaust from large secondary air ports in the head cover and cylinder head along with the 3rd honeycomb catalyzer in collector help meet strict Euro 3 norms
• Internal silencer construction minimizes impact of emissions regulations while attaining imposing top-end power

Gear-driven Dual Engine Balancers

• Already in perfect primary balance, its powerplant design gains dual secondary balancers which virtually eliminate unwanted vibrations for reduced rider fatigue and extremely smooth operation
• Redesigned balance weights keep the lately dimensioned powerplant in ideal balance resulting in enhanced comfort for passengers and riders

Digital Fuel Injection

• New throttle body assembly with 44mm throttle bodies outfitted with sub throttle valves and ISC valve controlled by ECU, providing smooth DFI performance, precise response, help bike meet Euro III norms requirements now and automatic idle speed adjustment
• Redesigned intake tract porting that optimizes flow characteristics
• Injectors that deliver lateral spray at 20-degree angle for dispersing the finely atomized fuel over wide area
• KTRC Traction Control
• Modes are controlled by handy switch assembly on left handlebar
• KTRC traction control system gains 3 modes for varying situations
• Modes are indicated on LCD screen

New Back-Torque Limiting “Slipper” Clutch

• Radial pump hydraulic clutch master cylinder that provides optimal feel at the lever and precise and smooth engagement
• Back torque limiting slipper clutch assembly controls rear wheel torque effects while coasting or downshifting for minimizing chatter, reduce rider stress and wheel hop

Suspension

• Stepless damping adjustment enhances suspension performance
• Redesigned internal settings for multi adjustable and inverted cartridge type 43mm fork enable enhanced ride compliance and more wheel control
• Linkage rates enable greater wheel control and linear suspension action
• Excellent feedback and control from the bottom-link completely adjustable Uni-Trak rear suspension
• Bottom-link design helps create lower center of gravity that makes the Ninja ZX-14R more agile

Full Instrumentation

• New black faced intuitive dual analog tachometer and speedometer
• Multifunction LCD digital screen that integrates two trip meters, an odometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, clock and many other variables such as traction control information through a seven-segment LCD indicator
• Programmable shift indicator lamp that illuminates at preset rpm for signaling rider upshift
• Programmable clutch engagement lamp that illuminates at preset rpm to signal the rider to engage the clutch
• Controller Area Network interface between the gauges uses lesser wires yet enables a greater volume of information like estimated fuel mileage to be exchanged.

2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Specifications and Technical Details

• Engine Displacement: 1441cc
• Engine: liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Double Overhead Camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, inline-four
• Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
• Bore x Stroke: 84.0 x 65.0 mm
• Ignition: TCBI with Digital Advance
• Fuel System: Digital Fuel Injection with four 44mm Mikuni throttle bodies
• Final Drive: X-Ring Chain
• Transmission: 6-Speed
• Front Tire Size: 120/70 ZR17
• Rake/Trail: 23 degrees / 3.7 in.
• Wheelbase: 58.3 in.
• Rear Tire Size: 190/50 ZR17
• Rear Suspension/wheel travel: gas charged shock and Uni-Trak Bottom-link with stepless rebound and compression damping adjustments, adjustable preload and adjustable ride height/4.9 in.
• Front Suspension/wheel travel: inverted cartridge 43mm fork with 18-way compression, 15-way rebound damping adjustment/4.6 inch and adjustable preload
• Rear Brakes: Single 250mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper
• Front Brakes: Dual 310 mm semi-floating petal discs with dual radial-mounted 4-piston calipers
• Overall width: 30.3 in.
• Overall length: 85.4 in.
• Ground clearance: 4.9 in.
• Overall height: 46.1 in.
• Curb Weight: 584.3 lbs.
• Seat Height: 31.5 in.
• Colors: Candy Surf Blue, Metallic Spark Black, Golden Blazed Green with special graphics (SE)
• Fuel Capacity: 5.8 gal
• Warranty: 12 months

The Dinli DL 282 is a single cylinder water cooled cruiser motorcycle now owns the title World’s biggest capacity single cylinder mass produced motorcycle. Showcased at Taiwan Motorcycle Show this year, it has just been unveled and there is no word on whether they will be marketed to other regions like Europe or other parts of Asia. It gets a shiny finish on the front fender and tank, and features a split rear muffler and ape hanger handlebars.

Specifications

Engine and transmission

• Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
• Displacement: 45.77 cubic inches
• Bore x stroke: 106.0 x 85.0 mm (4.2 x 3.3 inches)
• Compression: 10.0:1
• Fuel system: Injection. EFI
• Fuel control: DOHC
• Valves per cylinder: 4
• Transmission type final drive: Belt
• Cooling system: Liquid

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

• Rear suspension: Dual Shocks, Compression and thread preload adjustment
• Front suspension: £X
• Rear tire dimensions: 160/80-16
• Front tire dimensions: 130/90-16
• Front brakes diameter: 292 mm (11.5 inches)
• Front brakes: Double disc. 4-piston calipers
• Rear brakes diameter: 292 mm (11.5 inches)
• Rear brakes: Single disc. 4-piston calipers
• Wheels: Spoked

Physical measures and capacities

• Seat height: 680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
• Dry weight: 210.0 kg (463.0 pounds)
• Overall length: 2,160 mm (85.0 inches)
• Overall height: 1,110 mm (43.7 inches)
• Wheelbase: 1,500 mm (59.1 inches)
• Overall width: 810 mm (31.9 inches)
• Fuel capacity:  17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)

Yamaha RD350LC is a bike, which was designed and engineered by Yamaha in the year 1980 till 1986. It featured a 2-stroke parallel twin powerplant with identical stroke and bore of the previous model predecessor Yamaha RD350. But, the motorcycle maker made other enhancements in exhaust and porting and added liquid cooling for complying with ever tightening emission regulations. The RD350LC constantly evolved throughout its life and was developed in Brazil. In some nations, like US, the YPVS models were marketed as Yamaha Rz350.

Touratech USA is a leading marque in aftermarket accessories for large adventure and touring bikes. The most famous motorcycles they serve include the BMW F800GS, KTM 990 and BMW R1200GS. Innovative and quality designs are the hallmarks of Touratech products and its product range includes luggage solutions, GPS navigation, ergonomic upgrades, motorcycle protection and other adventure touring products which are showcased in their 1,000+ page catalog.

Touratech USA carries the best marques, including Touratech Streetline, Touratech, ROK Straps, CycoActive, GlobeRiders, CRUZ Tools, SPOT, Ortlieb, Hilleberg, Garmin, Therm-a-rest, MSR, Butler Maps, RAM Mounts, Klim, Destination Highways, Proxxon, Motorex, Clearshot, Adventure Medical, Princeton Tec, PacSafe, Cardo Scala Rider and more.

For the first time on a 125cc bike, the company provides the groundbreaking Aprilia Quick Shift system, an advanced technological solution derived directly from its large sister, RSV4 APRC. It launches 2 brand new small powerplant super sportbikes designed and engineered for young bikers and the fruit of exceptional sport and technical experience that as brought the marque from Noale to be the most victorious European and Italian manufacturing company of bike marques active in world competitions.

The 2012 Aprilia RS4 125 is the first motorcycle of the company in this segment with a four-stroke engine and enables young enthusiasts to take advantage of the maximum levels of chassis efficiency, technological innovation, component quality and active safety.

The festivity of 1970s design carries on through the spoked wheels, the generous chrome trim, the dials on instrumentation inspired by popular Veglia-Borletti, the saddle with incorporated tail which traces the line of rear mudguard in a dark color like in front and the raised silencers. The legend of new conception of riding is revived together with an allure of original creation, now in its most faithful evolution. The 2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic combines the performance offered by contemporary technology with the purity of conventional design by the company.

The 2012 Moto Guzzi V7 Cafe Classic’s top box bag in waterproof genuine leather can be easily removed using rear handle and attaches to special luggage rack with belts. On the other hand, the jet helmet with visor dedicated to Classic V7 echoes the graphics of the Moto Guzzi emblem and the tank. It comes standard with adjustable interiors and visor in allergy-free fabric, shell in technopolymers with easy release strap for easy removal.

Constructed of high strength TiG welded steel alongside gorgeous chrome trim, it goes instead of passenger grab handles, replaced with a large integrated handle. The centre stand is in powder coated and cataphoresistreated steel to stand up to varying weather conditions and has been engineered for responding to stringent norms on strength and safety. The kit includes fastenings and mountings.

Specifications

• Displacement: 744 cc
• Engine: 90° V twin 4 stroke
• Max torque: 58.2 Newton meters @ 3200 rpm
• Maximum power: 48.8 HP @ 6800 rpm
• Transmission: 5 speed
• Exhaust system: Three way catalytic converter with Lambda probe
• Front suspension: Marzocchi 40 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
• Final drive Shaft drive: Transmission ratio: 8/33 (1:4.125)
• Front brake: 320 mm stainless steel floating disc; caliper with four opposed pistons of differential size
• Rear suspension: Light alloy die-cast swingarm; two shock absorbers with adjustable spring preload
• Tires: 100/90 – 18 56H TL (front). – 130/80 17 65H TL (rear)
• Rear brake: 260 mm stainless steel disc; caliper with 2 opposed pistons
• Overall width: max 800 mm
• Overall length: 2,185 mm
• Seat height: 805 mm
• Max height: 1.115 mm
• Fuel tank capacity: 17 litres (2.5 litre reserve)
• Dry weight 182 kg

2012 Star Raider SCL Benefits and Features

Engine

2 spark plugs per cylinder and 4 pushrod activated valves offer optimum combustion efficiency with classically beautiful engine architecture.

1854cc OHV air-cooled with pushrod 48-degree V-twin and four valves per cylinder that churns out max power at 4500 rpm and max torque at just 2500 rpm for relaxed, powerful cruising.

Low, sculpted passenger and rider seat of two-toned, exclusive genuine leather with orange stitching that set this motorcycle apart

Twin-bore computer controlled fuel injection monitors multiple engine parameters for calculating perfect mixture under all situations

Cool, tank mounted instrumentation contains fuel gauge and analog speedometer, along with odometer, self diagnostics and twin digital tripmeters.

2012 Star Raider SCL Technical Details/Specifications

• Engine Type: 1854cc V-twin air-cooled OHV, four valves/cylinder
• Compression Ratio: 9.48:1
• Bore x Stroke: 100.0 x 118.0mm
• Ignition TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
• Fuel Delivery: Twin-Bore electronic fuel injection; throttle position sensor
• Final Drive: BeltSuspension Front:
• Transmission: 5-speed, multiplate wet clutch
• Telescopic fork : 5.1-in travel
• Frame: Double cradle
• Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc, 298mm
• Suspension Rear: Swingarm; 3.5-in travel
• Tires Front: 120/70-21
• Brakes Rear: Hydraulic disc, 310mm
• Wheels: 5-spoke cast
• Tires Rear: 210/40-18
• Width: 36.4 in
• Length: 101.2 in
• Seat Height: 27.4 in
• Height: 45.9 in
• Wheelbase: 70.9 in
• Ground Clearance: 5.8 in
• Fuel Economy: 42 mpg
• Fuel Capacity: 4.2 gal
• Wet Weight: 729.9 lb