tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86248840610821469602024-03-05T21:32:35.573-08:00modif motorkikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.comBlogger367125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-26301781047913095072011-10-23T03:37:00.001-07:002011-10-23T03:37:35.389-07:00Marco Simoncelli Crash MotoGP Sepang 2011<span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">Finally</span> <span class="hps">Dead</span><br />
<span class="hps">23</span> <span class="hps">10</span> <span class="hps">2011</span><br />
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<span class="hps atn">Post-</span><span class="">cancellation</span> <span class="hps">mat</span> <span class="hps">Malaysian GP</span> <span class="hps">Race</span> <span class="hps">due to an accident</span> <span class="hps">Marco</span> <span class="hps">Simoncelli</span><span class="">,</span> <span class="hps">now the</span> <span class="hps">Moto</span> <span class="hps">GP</span> <span class="hps">rider</span> <span class="hps">is being</span> <span class="hps">dogged by</span> <span class="hps">sorrow</span><span class="">.</span> <span class="hps">Marco</span> <span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">finally</span> <span class="hps">died</span> <span class="hps">after suffering a</span> <span class="hps">terrible accident</span> <span class="hps">at the</span> <span class="hps">Malaysian GP</span><span class="">, 23</span> <span class="hps">Otober</span> <span class="hps">2011.</span></span><div class="entry"><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_1021" style="width: 387px;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-1021" height="196" src="http://motoisme.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/lambaian-tangan-simoncelli.jpg?w=377&h=196" title="lambaian tangan simoncelli" width="377" /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><br />
<span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">Good</span> <span class="hps">Way</span><br />
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<span class="hps">Armed with</span> <span class="hps">information</span> <span class="hps">from here</span> <span class="hps">motoisme</span> <span class="hps">writing</span> <span class="hps">this article</span><span class="">.</span> <span class="hps">Indeed, if</span> <span class="hps">we</span> <span class="hps">analyze</span> <span class="hps">this accident</span> <span class="hps">is very</span> <span class="hps">great</span><span class="">.</span> <span class="hps">Can</span> <span class="hps">we imagine</span> <span class="hps">at speeds</span> <span class="hps">above 100</span> <span class="hps">km</span> <span class="hps">/ h</span> <span class="hps">heavy objects</span> <span class="hps">such as motor</span> <span class="hps">when</span> <span class="hps">it</span> <span class="hps">hit the body</span> <span class="hps">of human</span> <span class="hps">impact</span> <span class="hps">can be up to</span> <span class="hps">many</span> <span class="hps">times</span> <span class="hps">bro</span><span class="">.</span><br />
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<span class="hps">The following</span> <span class="hps">sequence of events</span> <span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">crash</span><span class="">:</span></span></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_1015" style="width: 520px;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-1015" height="247" src="http://motoisme.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/simoncelli-tabrakan-1.png?w=510&h=247" title="simoncelli tabrakan 1" width="510" /><div class="wp-caption-text"><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><br />
<span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">trail</span> <span class="hps">bike</span> <span class="hps">trail</span> <span class="hps">bike</span> <span class="hps atn">(</span><span class="">like the case</span> <span class="hps">Tomizawa</span><span class="">)</span></span></div></div><br />
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_1016" style="width: 520px;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-1016" height="274" src="http://motoisme.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/simoncelli-malaysia-2011.png?w=510&h=274" title="simoncelli malaysia 2011" width="510" /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><br />
<span class="hps">Edward</span> <span class="hps">come</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">unavoidable</span> <span class="hps">accidents</span><br />
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<span class="hps">Edward</span> <span class="hps">came</span> <span class="hps">after the</span> <span class="hps">bend</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">crash</span> <span class="hps">simonceli</span> <span class="hps">that</span> <span class="hps">was hanging</span> <span class="hps">in the motor</span><span class="">.</span> <span class="hps">Simonceli</span> <span class="hps">position</span> <span class="hps">in the middle of</span> <span class="hps">the motor</span> <span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">Edward</span><span class="">.</span></span></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_1022" style="width: 520px;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-1022" height="294" src="http://motoisme.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/simoncelli-tertabrak.png?w=510&h=294" title="simoncelli tertabrak" width="510" /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">helmet</span> <span class="hps">slammed</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">get out</span><br />
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<span class="hps">Conflicts</span> <span class="hps">ensued and</span> <span class="hps">then</span> <span class="hps">slammed</span> <span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">lying</span> <span class="hps">motionless</span><span class="">.</span> <span class="hps">his helmet</span> <span class="hps">was</span> <span class="hps">off</span> <span class="hps">of</span> <span class="hps">his head</span><span class="">!</span></span></div><div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_1023" style="width: 520px;"><img alt="" class="size-full wp-image-1023" height="273" src="http://motoisme.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/simoncelli-terkapar.png?w=510&h=273" title="simoncelli terkapar" width="510" /><span class="" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">lying in the</span> <span class="hps">middle of</span> <span class="hps">the circuit</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">his helmet</span> <span class="hps">bounced</span> <span class="hps">more</span> <span class="hps">than 10</span> <span class="hps">meters</span><br />
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<span class="hps">See</span> <span class="hps">clay</span><span class="">,</span> <span class="hps">lying in the middle</span> <span class="hps">circuit</span> <span class="hps">Simoncelli</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">his helmet</span> <span class="hps">was thrown</span> <span class="hps">away</span> <span class="hps">up to approximately</span> <span class="hps">more</span> <span class="hps">than 10</span> <span class="hps">meters</span><span class="">.</span> <span class="hps">Motoisme</span> <span class="hps">saw</span> <span class="hps">the incident</span> <span class="hps">and</span> <span class="hps">repeat</span> <span class="hps">recordings</span> <span class="hps">on youtube</span> <span class="hps">until</span> <span class="hps">goose bumps</span><span class="">.</span> <span class="hps">if</span> <span class="hps">Mas</span> <span class="hps">bro</span> <span class="hps">perhartikan</span> <span class="hps">commentator</span> <span class="hps">voice</span> <span class="hps">seemed to</span> <span class="hps">shut</span> <span class="hps">her mouth</span> <span class="hps">as she</span> <span class="hps">hands</span> <span class="hps">comment</span><span class="">.</span><br />
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<span class="hps">Congratulations</span> <span class="hps">...</span> <span class="hps">Road</span> <span class="hps">Simoncelli</span><span class="">.</span></span></div></div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-20615153624010369572011-10-22T22:04:00.001-07:002011-10-22T22:04:27.976-07:00Motor Drag Jupiter Z 200cc Modif Spesifications<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Motor Drag Jupiter Z</b> are Modifications from <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">motorcycle Yamaha</span> Jupiter Z is one of the top selling <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">motorcycle</span> in Indonesia, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8">Yamaha Motor</span> Indonesia products that which produces the Jupiter Z. Below are <u>Specifications of Modifications Motor Drag Jupiter Z 200cc</u>.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Motor Drag Jupiter Z 200cc Specs Modifications</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Motor Drag Jupiter Z</i> Specifications :</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Whole frame of Motorcycle <i>Yamaha Jupiter Z Drag Bike</i> painted and Clear with SIKKENS Paint Brand.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br />
</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u>Machines Specifications of Motor Drag Jupiter Z</u> :</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bore Up with Piston <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">Honda Tiger</span> (for more informations you can read the articles in Motor <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">Drag Race</span> - How to Bore up Jupiter Z), Coil using Standart of Motor Yamaha Jupiter Z, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9">Camshaft</span> or Noken as Custom hand made (you can order to the Tukang Bubut), Carburator using Keihin 28 PE, Filter Carburator using K & N Brand, CDI using BRT Dual Band from BRT Products, Piston using Honda Tiger.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Accesories and Other <b>Specifications of Motor Drag Jupiter Z</b>:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Front Wheel using TDR Brand size 140', Rear Wheel using TDR with size 160', Front Tromol and Rear tromol are from Standar Yamaha Jupiter Z, Front Tyre using Swallow Brand : Type Slick size 60/80/17', Rear Tyre using Swallow brand : Slick type 60/80/17', Front ShockBreaker Custom, Rear Shockbreaker using YSS brand, Handle brake Custom, Hand Grip using Kitaco products, and Knalpot using SND Racing <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">exhaust</span>.</div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-64167001333713796632011-04-30T19:43:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:50.756-07:00Suzuki Smash Modification at Malang Indonesia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbDNB-lxkB0Czm7484NzwQwCULEg-QJDiXgYAZwjLaOt7BA5_220JuQk-F3_v7haQw_AjA9iXi07d2B95vl8wzePDhyBP1vIks8vwRZtlGBQINGAVSTJjbAfdgqVwdXpCRUtVyzb4jjGt/s1600/S4030738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4vHFzQ4lX1R8g-mLsiS2bOy1j4R1MGTDusawVOQZ_I4Hqj8snL5xG_Mxugee5ZAzb5clE3aSJxlq4e9rEU6fZiMgwfUhpVhooQoenKrNNdZp-8qB2vBhCf64VEGgERyuXd0Picmwf0as/s400/S4034264.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> disk brake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9a_LLOwxnUxxRCW-mdvaEwFBYbrYlLguAVbXrInMRzpK7g-u0RY_MI90sJrDA_4BVWJSGFXs62u62fiHaOCPn9INQSGiic2a2NPKpnif5SMwaOHTqb3Ywp5oUuJ00ZpocVSKD4WL4wvC/s1600/S4034265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9a_LLOwxnUxxRCW-mdvaEwFBYbrYlLguAVbXrInMRzpK7g-u0RY_MI90sJrDA_4BVWJSGFXs62u62fiHaOCPn9INQSGiic2a2NPKpnif5SMwaOHTqb3Ywp5oUuJ00ZpocVSKD4WL4wvC/s400/S4034265.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> white</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxfdKEPXQvWEK3GeX6c1CesPxsH2jNk3o-aKKT5T2vQkcxQFsTE5biLeu3ZFj-ImJo0lJRA_81wx2aB6VhhMI_8D1KnXPWYQe-3EKWkYgOA5Dqaq_JSJWKa_ZWKp8LTyqwm7mExbJYKbJI/s1600/DSC00195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxfdKEPXQvWEK3GeX6c1CesPxsH2jNk3o-aKKT5T2vQkcxQFsTE5biLeu3ZFj-ImJo0lJRA_81wx2aB6VhhMI_8D1KnXPWYQe-3EKWkYgOA5Dqaq_JSJWKa_ZWKp8LTyqwm7mExbJYKbJI/s400/DSC00195.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Suzuki Smash</div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-13625075177341045412011-04-28T07:03:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:50.779-07:002012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750" border="0" height="150" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571786830943316226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHFBg86vFaRTD5rRWFlynRFbNAxrDyMGLtyRX9xPRNK9WmDNF8hBAPRfb8-_pxtC-jlDeyBapPrlOI4Ml_u-1ZooL-UJk9KjzuZYgW-3Gsv1RD7i0cHrtCpQFEPOOdc4Em2As10-kPaeZ/s200/2012+Kawasaki+Brute+Force+750.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="200" />2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750</div><br />Brute Force 750 4 × 4 ATV was a complete set of updates for the model 2012 years, with significant <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9">new features</span> including a more powerful V-twin, the new double-wishbone front suspension, six-spoke wheels alloy body with new stylistic elements wide stance. As always, the dual-range four-wheel drive platform and easy to handle offers incredible traction, handling and utility.<br /><br />The new Brute Force 750 4 × 4 displays an <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">attractive</span> style and the new EPS system. Kawasaki explained how EPS works "turning bars causes a signal to send to the steering control unit initiates electronic power steering control unit monitors the input of the tachometer and the torque of the steering shaft to the sensor determine the amount of aid necessary power the <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7">electric motor</span> system .. "<br /><br />Other features include:<br /><br />• Update engine fuel <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8">injection</span> 749cc 90 degree V-Twin offers more power and better performance at low revs<br /><br />• New six-spoke <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">aluminum</span> wheels replacing the old units and gives a standard steel design to promote the image and offer more premium<br /><br />• Re-style body (hood, bumpers, fenders and headlight surrounds) are central elements of the Brute Force 750 new large and robust design<br /><br />• Updating the strong feature cargo door tube diameter is 25% higher than previous versions and integrated docking hook ties of convenience<br /><br />• New instrumentation is easier to read at a glance and has a screen with multi-purpose digital <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD6">speedometer</span>, odometer, dual trip meters, <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">fuel gauge</span>, engine temperature, clock, hour meter, 2WD/4WD icon and, more neutral lights, rear belt and oil pressure<br /><br />• stronger than the new double <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10">cradle</span> frame features extra reinforcement in critical increase comfort and improve the capacity to absorb shocks while driving off-road sports</div><div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;">source: motor-modifikasi.blogspot.com<br /></div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-20725371908474629722011-04-28T06:38:00.000-07:002011-10-23T02:54:24.592-07:002012 Honda Gold Wing Review<strong>Honda’s Gold Wing has for years stood at the pinnacle of the luxury-touring market, providing the best balance of comfort and performance in its class. But that supremacy is now under threat from BMW’s new K1600 GTL that received </strong><strong>a very favorable review from Editor Duke</strong><strong> a few weeks ago.</strong><br />In the face of increased competition, Honda chose to arm the 2012 Gold Wing with only moderate improvements. This nonchalance begs the question: When will Honda retaliate with a full-model revamp? Until that event, whenever it may come, “it’s the little things that count” adage will have to suffice for Gold Wing devotees. <br />With Honda providing both 2012 and 2010 Gold Wing models for back-to-back comparison purposes, the minor upgrades gracing the 2012 GL were readily apparent. Trivial as the upgrades may be, they do exist, and the effort at least justifies the $300 increase in MSRP between 2010 and 2012 base models ($22,899 vs. $23,199, respectively). <span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2012 Honda Gold Wing" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282251-2/513I0649.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="The 2012 Honda Gold Wing (left) sits next to the 2010 iteration, showing its new tires, revised side fairings and longer saddlebags." vspace="0" width="450" />The 2012 Honda Gold Wing (left) sits next to the 2010 iteration, showing its new tires, revised side fairings and longer saddlebags.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />The purpose for this back-to-back comparo – made evident on the tight, switchback roads of California’s Coastal Range we were traversing – was to highlight the improved handling of the 2012 Gold Wing. Where the old Wing wore Dunlop tires, the new Wing is shod with Bridgestone rubber. But, as Honda was quick to point out, the Bridgestones were developed to work in harmony with the 2012’s revised suspension, so they won’t necessarily give new life to the old Wing.<span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2012 Honda Gold Wing" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282262-1/513I0686.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="New silver side fairings are the most distinctive cue that you’re looking at the 2012 Gold Wing." vspace="0" width="300" />New silver side fairings are the most distinctive cue that you’re looking at the 2012 Gold Wing.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />Besides new top and bottom internal bushings in the fork, Honda was only able to say that there are revised front and rear suspension settings in the 2012 Wing. Front-wheel travel is stated at 4.8 inches, which is a reduction from the 5.5 claimed for the previous Wings. But Honda tells us that travel is actually unchanged, figuring the old spec was a typo and confirming the new 4.8-inch figure. <span></span><span></span><br />Whatever the case, there is a marginally improved aspect to the 2012 Gold Wing’s handling manners. I say marginally because the 2010’s handling is already impeccable for such weighty machine, but the new model is a little more eager to drop into a corner. And where the 2010 model requires slightly more input to hold its line navigating a long corner, the 2012 holds its lean angle and maintains the rider’s chosen arc. Cornering clearance seemed equal to the ’10 Wing, and both were equally resistant to bottoming out. <span></span><span></span><br />The most noticeable seat-of-the-pants improvement to the 2012 Wing, quite literally, is its seat. Hopping off the old model and onto the new model, it was clear that the new urethane seat material and seat cover are truly an improvement. Not quite Tempur-Pedic mattress material, but the GL’s new seat provided support equivalent to that level of comfort. And any passenger will be greeted by one of the best pillion seats in the business, a much more comforting place to sit than the BMW GTL’s seat – if you don’t want whining from the back seat, you’ll hear less of it with the Wing.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2012 Honda Gold Wing" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282346-1/513I8103.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Through the decades, Gold Wings have always had great seats, and the one on the 2012 model could be its best yet. " vspace="0" width="450" />Through the decades, Gold Wings have always had great seats, and the one on the 2012 model could be its best yet. <br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />Because navigating a 900-pound motorcycle through territory where sportbikes normally roam demanded my full attention, I wasn’t able to fiddle with the Gold Wing’s upgraded electronics. Yes, I did manage to find an appropriate station on the Wing’s XM satellite radio (some heavy metal to accentuate the heavy peg grinding), but Honda did upgrade other aspects of its audio and navigation systems.<span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 200px;"><img alt="2012 Honda Gold Wing" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282342-2/513I8067.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Honda engineers have made several suspension tweaks and fitted new tires to the 2012 Gold Wing. Turn-in response is slightly quicker than the venerable previous version, and cornering clearance remains excellent for such a big rig." vspace="0" width="200" />Honda engineers have made several suspension tweaks and fitted new tires to the 2012 Gold Wing. Turn-in response is slightly quicker than the venerable previous version, and cornering clearance remains excellent for such a big rig.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />New for the Wing’s audio system is MP3/iPod connectivity. Yes, the device connection resides in the top box, but its location is unimportant because Honda incorporated control of the iPod into its handlebar controls and dashboard view screen. You can access playlists, artists, albums, etc., just as if you had the device in your hand. There’s also a new surround-sound aspect to the speaker layout providing an enhanced listening experience. I could hear the rear speakers more clearly, even at freeway speeds.<span></span><span></span><br />Before leaving on our day ride, we were given a tech briefing on Honda’s new satellite-linked navigation system. According to Honda, the updated system provides more up-to-date information because of a quicker connection between bike and satellite. The viewing screen is also now brighter for better viewing. <span></span><span></span><br />A very usable new feature when traveling to unknown regions is the GPS’s lane-assist function that tells the rider in advance if the desired off-ramp is on the left or right of the freeway. There’s also a new 3-D terrain view. Next to the iPod connection in the top box is a new, removable flash card that allows Gold Wing owners to remove their route, download it to a personal computer then upload it and share it with fellow Gold Wingers. <span></span><span></span><br />Curiously, the new Gold Wing’s wheels come encased in a sheen of clear coating. Honda says it’s for easier cleaning and to keep the wheels in better shape for a longer period of time. For anyone who remembers the yellowy, peeling, clear-coated wheels from the 1980s, this may seem like a mistake. But Honda assured me that while the clear coat is the same recipe, the process of application has changed, and it was the process 30 years ago that caused motorcycle owners to spend hours with a fistful of steel wool stripping the baneful sealant from the wheels of their ride.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2012 Honda Gold Wing" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282386-2/IMG_9027.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Upgrades to the 2012 Gold Wing include new iPod menu, surround sound, and a much more contemporary navigation system." vspace="0" width="450" />Upgrades to the 2012 Gold Wing include new iPod menu, surround sound, and a much more contemporary navigation system.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />The redesigned fairing of the 2012 Gold Wing, with its color-contrasting side panels, is distinctive, setting the largely unchanged new Wing apart from its predecessors. The new look freshens the Gold Wing’s profile and, according to Honda, the fairing is slightly wider, providing improved wind protection.<span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2012 Honda Gold Wing" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282377-1/513I8202.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="The Wing’s rear gets freshened up for 2012." vspace="0" width="300" />The Wing’s rear gets freshened up for 2012.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />While a better wind pocket was hard to confirm during the blustery afternoon spent aboard the two Wings, the restyled rear of the bike, with its relocated taillight, was visually pleasing and its functionality evident. By centralizing the taillight between the saddlebags and lengthening the saddlebags themselves, the new Gold Wing gains an additional seven liters of storage. Parked next to one another, the 2012 saddlebags appear smaller, but ‘tis only an optical illusion.<span></span><span></span><br />Another visual cue on the new GL is the engine cover directly above the brake/shift levers. It was chrome on the old model, but it’s now black to, according to Honda, “modernize” the look. But instead of being chrome or color-matched with an upgrade to one of the three trim levels above the base model, this unfinished, plastic, black panel comes on all 2012 Gold Wings. It looks cheaper in person than it does in pictures and is unbecoming for such a high-end motorcycle. <span></span><span></span><br />So the updated 2012 Gold Wing is a better a motorcycle, receiving upgrades in areas that truly benefit its rider. However, at $23,199 to $28,499, the Gold Wing is pricier than the new BMW K1600 GTL which retails for $23,200 to $25,845. <span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2012 Honda Gold Wing" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282256-2/513I0657.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Our correspondent wasn’t a fan of the Wing’s new black engine cover." vspace="0" width="450" />Our correspondent wasn’t a fan of the Wing’s new black engine cover.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />The new Beemer is faster, lighter, has Bluetooth connectivity and an electrically adjustable windscreen. But the Wing has more luxurious passenger accommodations and perhaps has a slight edge in slow-speed handling. <span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr><td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2012 Honda Gold Wing" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282276-1/513I7898.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="The Gold Wing has always been at the forefront of the luxury-touring segment, and the new model’s upgrades make it even more desirable." vspace="0" width="450" /> </div><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"> </div>source: motorcycle.com</td></tr></tbody></table>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-23642213762206263122011-04-28T06:36:00.000-07:002011-10-23T02:54:24.644-07:002011 Yamaha FZ8 Review - First Ride<strong>Yamaha’s potent yet manageable FZ8 is enough to make its paternal grandfather, the R1, blush with pride.</strong> <br />As the latest beneficiary from Yamaha’s repli-racer genetic stock, the 779cc inline-Four is endowed with some of Yamaha’s most inspired sporting technology which should serve it well in its life as an everyday sporting Standard.<span></span><span></span><br />The FZ8’s DNA has roots in Yamaha’s premier sportbike, the YZF-R1. The current FZ1’s engine was derived from the pre-crossplane R1. The new offspring inherits the FZ1’s R1-inspired alloy perimeter frame, its chassis geometry, some engine components, as well as many design elements from its compact and efficient engine.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="450" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272177-3/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-BJN73769.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="The FZ8 shares much in common with the FZ1." vspace="0" width="300" />The FZ8 shares much in common with the FZ1.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />Since we’ve already covered most of the FZ8’s tech details in our preview article, we’ll focus on why Yamaha thinks this bike is a good idea now, and what it’s like to ride.<span></span><span></span><br /><span class="subtitle2"><strong>Why it’s Here</strong></span> <span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272313-1/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-TR1_4221.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="It already looks right at home." vspace="0" width="300" />It already looks right at home.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />Yamaha says after extensive market research, it decided to import the previously Euro-only FZ8 to the U.S. and Canada for 2011 to span the chasm between 600cc and 1000cc street-oriented sportbikes – while for now bringing its half-faired Fazer 8 sibling only to the Canadians and Euros.<span></span><span></span><br />Since 2005, “sportbikes,” including hypersports, sporty bikes, and sport-tourers, have comprised about 20% of all U.S. motorcycle sales, Yamaha says, second only to cruisers, which account for more than 40%.<span></span><span></span><br />In mining demographic data in these recessionary times, Yamaha sees a glint of gold in a trend toward buyers who want one do-it-all sportbike. Some of these buyers will be replacing existing bikes, or trading up from smaller bikes, while at the same time there’s a 9% decline in those seeking an additional bike to add to a stable.<span></span><span></span><br />Among 53 buyer preferences Yamaha researched, high on the list were rider positioning, attainable price, large-enough displacement, color and graphics, physical size, ease of touching feet to the ground, light and maneuverable handling, fuel economy, and more.<span></span><span></span><br />In short, the mission was to create a versatile and economical bike that comes closer than ever to letting riders with sporting inclinations have their cake and eat it too. <span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="299" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272227-2/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-DSC_3919.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" vspace="0" width="450" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />After sampling an FZ8 for nearly 130 miles, in conditions varying from highways to canyons to around town, we would say that this new machine could certainly fit the bill. <span></span><span></span><br /><span class="subtitle2"><strong>How it Works</strong></span> <span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 262px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272298-1/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-Static-Engine.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" vspace="0" width="262" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />Depending on whether you’re feeling like a glass-half-full or half-empty kind of person, you could either say the FZ8 feels like a 600 – but with power like a strong 750 – or you could say it’s like a detuned, lighter FZ1.<span></span><span></span><br />But while the FZ8’s 12.0:1 compression, fuel-injected engine shares the FZ1’s crankcase, 53.6mm stroke and basic architecture, it is not accurate to call it a sleeved-down version of the 11.5:1 compression FZ1 mill. <span></span><span></span><br />To begin with, the FZ8’s four-valve-per cylinder head is all new, as are its shorter lift and duration camshafts, and new intake funnels – 125mm-long for cylinders 1 and 4, and 150mm-long for cylinders 2 and 3 – that help broaden its powerband. <span></span><span></span><br />Coupled with its 35mm throttle body – 10mm narrower than the FZ1’s – these features enhance torque while still allowing for a respectable top-end rush.<span></span><span></span><br />Yamaha doesn’t make power claims, but the FZ8’s 11,500-max-rpm mill reportedly peaks at around 105 hp, and 61 ft-lb torque when measured at the crankshaft.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="301" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272292-2/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-Static-Engine-Graphic.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" vspace="0" width="450" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />Speaking of which, the crankshaft is modeled on the FZ1’s but weighs 30% less, which Yamaha says helps it still rev quickly, while positively influencing handling.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 225px;"><img border="0" class="imgCaption" height="150" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/images/content/Review/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-BJN73775.jpg" vspace="0" width="225" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 225px;"><img border="0" class="imgCaption" height="150" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/images/content/Review/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-BJN73804.jpg" vspace="0" width="225" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />How? Although the FZ8’s 467-lb curb weight is only 20 lbs lighter than its big brother, Yamaha says decreased crankshaft inertial mass can be discerned in the way the bike transitions from side to side. Coupled with a 10mm-narrower rear tire, Yamaha says the FZ8 feels 50 lbs lighter. We didn’t have an FZ1 to compare it to, but it’s at least sure the FZ8 exhibits a nimbleness that belies its mass.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="199" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272331-2/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-Static-Ergos.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" vspace="0" width="450" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />Straddling one is also meant to be as unintimidating as possible. Coupled with an identical 32.1-inch seat height, Yamaha says it narrowed the rear of the 4.5 gallon fuel tank and the front of the rider’s saddle just to help shorter riders reach the ground.<span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272218-1/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-DSC_3252.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Comfortable, confidence-inspiring, and sufficiently powerful." vspace="0" width="300" />Comfortable, confidence-inspiring, and sufficiently powerful.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />The FZ8’s riding position is slightly more aggressive than the FZ1’s, yet still relatively neutral and functional. Handlebars are 5mm forward, while the footpegs are 15mm more rear set and 10mm lower. <span></span><span></span><br />And while Yamaha took pains to meet those of lesser stature, surprisingly enough, a 6-foot, 5-inch motojourno who was along for our ride reported he had no discomfort either. <span></span><span></span><br />Also displaying no unwanted issues is its operability. Start-up is instant, whereupon it settles into a steady idle around 1100 rpm indicated on the analog tachometer, which resides next to the digital display for speed, fuel, temperature, and trip data. (At night, backlighting is red.)<span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272203-1/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-BJN80299.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" vspace="0" width="300" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />Twisting the throttle yields immediate response; the engine revs smoothly and its power characteristics would make it reluctant to stall even under a newbie's wrist. Ample torque fed through a clutch – with one less fiber and metal plate than the FZ1 – coupled with a light clutch-lever engagement make it a snap to get rolling.<span></span><span></span><br />The FZ8’s 17-inch Bridgestone Battlax BT021 sport-touring tires – 120/70 in front, and 180/55 out back – were developed specifically for it, and contribute to predictable characteristics. <span></span><span></span><br />They span between a 57.5-inch wheelbase sporting a 51/49, front/rear weight bias. The package is held up by a non-adjustable 43mm KYB fork, and preload-adjustable shock, each offering 130mm of travel.<span></span><span></span><br />Whether trolling down the highway, or bending through canyon S-curves in mile after undulating mile, the setup works.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="299" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272222-2/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-DSC_3649.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Thanks to Aerostich for its GORE-TEX® Roadcrafter one-piece suit – the perfect outfit for a cool and slightly rainy day." vspace="0" width="450" />Thanks to Aerostich for its GORE-TEX® Roadcrafter one-piece suit – the perfect outfit for a cool and slightly rainy day.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />Riders on our trip ranged from about 150 lbs to over 250. And while no one griped inordinately about the suspension, it is noteworthy that the FZ1’s suspension comes with full adjustability. We think this would have been nice on the FZ8 too – but for $2000 less, this is one of its engineered compromises. Riders wanting to fine-tune the FZ8 can still do it the old fashioned way, by changing fork springs or oil.<span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272208-1/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-BJN89764.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="It’s easy to get used to this bike." vspace="0" width="300" />It’s easy to get used to this bike.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />And really, as-delivered it’s not much of a problem. While the springs aren’t especially firm, handling only became somewhat less confidence inspiring under my 185 lbs plus gear when pitched over, charging hard traversing rough or patch-repaired pavement.<span></span><span></span><br />This ability to take what comes is mostly due to the FZ1 chassis. The over-built alloy perimeter frame, and huge, shapely alloy swingarm hold everything in line as the horizon tilts to peg-scraping angles, inspiring riders to keep dipping deeper and faster.<span></span><span></span><br />The chassis is welcome considering the FZ8 engine is a mean little runner and makes for an effective tool that you don’t have to spool up like an Indy car to make haste, the way you do with a 600cc supersport. <span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 200px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272213-2/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-BJN97809.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="The extra torque over a 600-class bike is welcome." vspace="0" width="200" />The extra torque over a 600-class bike is welcome.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br />While I admit a bit of unease about riding hard on OE sport-touring tires in cool weather – and if it were mine, I’d slap on some sticky sport tires just for the extra performance margin – the Bridgestones never slipped during spirited riding, even after running over medium-quality asphalt curves that had just been sprinkled by light rain.<span></span><span></span><br />And no matter what the corner or speed, gearing for the 6-speed transmission is well-matched to engine output. The FZ8’s gearbox differs only from the FZ1’s by a lower final-drive ratio and lower first gear – which nevertheless hits an indicated 74 mph when bouncing off the rev limiter.<br /><br />Sprints to 100 mph and beyond are no big deal, though we did not try to see how high we could climb. Likewise, reversing thrust with the 310mm discs grasped by monoblock four-pot calipers up front, and 267mm rear disc is easy and predictable, regardless of the bike’s velocity. <span></span><span></span><br />The 4-into-2-into-1, catalyst-equipped, stainless-steel exhaust, with shorty muffler tastefully blacked out, emits a suitably powerful but muted note. This is especially true in the upper range, where – milder cams or not – the familiar snarl of a tight inline-Four coming on the pipe matches the resultant switch to warp drive.<span></span><span></span><br />Lacking the FZ1’s taller half fairing, the FZ8’s protection from the elements is limited, but wind-blocking gear negated the need for more coverage, at least this time. Yamaha does offer a $129.95 smoked polycarbonate fly screen (not tested), which could help if desired.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272187-1/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-BJN73803.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Of course it might sound cooler with an aftermarket exhaust, and make a few extra ponies. The stock system gives the stealth factor, however. You can scream it when you need to, without drawing unwanted attention. Note curvaceous, control-filled die-cast aluminum swingarm. The process lets Yamaha precisely tune its characteristics. " vspace="0" width="450" />Of course it might sound cooler with an aftermarket exhaust, and make a few extra ponies. The stock system gives the stealth factor, however. You can scream it when you need to, without drawing unwanted attention. Note curvaceous, control-filled die-cast aluminum swingarm. The process lets Yamaha precisely tune its characteristics. <br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br /><span class="subtitle2"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span><span></span><span></span><br />If the race toward repli-racer superiority has done anything for the rest of motorcycling, it’s been to create a rich repository of technology ready to be re-tasked in bikes like Yamaha’s latest rendition of the Universal Japanese Motorcycle.<span></span><span></span><br />And as of yet, the $8490 FZ8 is essentially in a class by itself. It offers 80% the low and midrange torque that a literbike does – instead of something like 55-60% typical to a peaky 600 supersport. At the same time, it is about as agile as a 600, but its several-thousand-rpm lower operating range will be easier going on all those close-tolerance internal parts.<span></span><span></span><br />Of course, with limited suspension adjustability, and being somewhat heavier than uber-competitive 600 supersports, it is not really a direct opponent, but merely a competitive alternative for riders looking for a broadly talented performer.<span></span><span></span><br />In terms of displacement, the FZ8 best lines up with the 798cc parallel-Twin BMW F800R we recently tested. While we did not compare them back to back, the FZ8 feels more potent than the $9950 BMW. In terms of power, Triumph’s 675cc Street Triple is likely a close match, as is its $8899 MSRP<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272171-2/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-BJN73570.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Yamaha had a fleet waiting for us at the lobby of a hotel in Venice, Calif." vspace="0" width="450" />Yamaha had a fleet waiting for us at the lobby of a hotel in Venice, Calif.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />Under a steady hand, it should get 40 mpg or better – Yamaha says it’s seen 201 miles from a full tank – and should be slightly less to insure than the $10,490 FZ1. Its price is just $1000 more than the FZ6R while being a generation ahead in performance and technology – especially its frame and swingarm.<span></span><span></span><br /><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Yamaha FZ8 Review" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="299" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/272307-2/2011-Yamaha-FZ-8-TR1_4206.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="While there are bikes that arguably compete, in a real sense, the FZ8 stands alone." vspace="0" width="450" />While there are bikes that arguably compete, in a real sense, the FZ8 stands alone.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><span></span><br />Other optional accessories for the FZ8 include a frame-mounted center stand ($189.95), protective frame sliders ($129.95), steel engine guards ($199.95), a passenger seat cowl cover ($229.95), bolt-on passenger grab bars ($119.95), a lower cowl ($219.95), radiator cover ($99.95), tank bag ($89.95), and more. <span></span><span></span><br />Unfortunately, that most useful of options – ABS – as offered in Europe, is not available in the U.S. <span></span><span></span><br />Offered in Raven (black) for this year only, Yamaha says it is shipping the FZ8 now, and has met with enthusiastic response from U.S. dealers who have pre-ordered an undisclosed quantity that nevertheless has Yamaha reps satisfied. They tell us the supposition is that this is a bike that should sell.<br /><br />source:www.motorcycle.comkikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-46281766931065105492011-04-28T06:34:00.000-07:002011-10-23T02:54:24.674-07:002011 Honda CB1000R Review<strong>Turns out they listen to us after all. For years we’ve complained that our European counterparts get all the cool-looking motorcycles, and whenever we try to get them here those requests seem to fall on deaf ears. This holds especially true when it comes to naked sportbikes, which never seem to sell well over here. </strong> <br />Not this time. Honda’s CB1000R has already been available in Europe since 2008, and the liter-size sports naked has received positive reviews. For 2011, American Honda reps finally agreed to bring it to the USA. <span></span><span></span><br />Conservative as the company is, Honda is producing the CB1000R in limited numbers initially from its Italian manufacturing plant and will increase shipments if sales deem it worthy. As such, don’t expect to see it here in anything except black. <span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Honda CB1000R" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282921-2/Honda_CB1000R__+IMG_7554.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Every once in a blue moon we get a cool bike first seen in Europe on this side of the pond. In this case it’s the 2011 Honda CB1000R." vspace="0" width="450" />Every once in a blue moon we get a cool bike first seen in Europe on this side of the pond. In this case it’s the 2011 Honda CB1000R.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="subtitle2"><strong>A Throwback To The Way Things Used To Be</strong></span><span></span><span></span><br />Before the age of CBRs, GSX-Rs, ZX-Rs, and YZF-Rs, bikes like the CB1000R were considered the superbikes of the day. With minimal bodywork and upright handlebars, standard bikes like this didn’t have a category – they could do it all. Over the years, that formula has mutated into the genre-specific motorcycles we see today. Honda is aiming to bring back that classic style of the CB750 into a form fit for the 21st century. <span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Honda CB1000R" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282876-2/Honda_CB1000R__+FONZ5276.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="While it doesn’t make nearly as much power as the CBR1000RR it was sourced from, the “retuned” mill provides plenty of grunt for street riding." vspace="0" width="450" />While it doesn’t make nearly as much power as the CBR1000RR it was sourced from, the “retuned” mill provides plenty of grunt for street riding.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 200px;"><img alt="2011 Honda CB1000R" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282867-2/Honda_CB1000R__+IMG_8051.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Pictures don’t do it justice, but when viewing the CB1000R in person from this angle, it really is svelte." vspace="0" width="200" />Pictures don’t do it justice, but when viewing the CB1000R in person from this angle, it really is svelte.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div>Where else should we start, then, but the engine. Based on the 2007 CBR1000RR 998cc motor (before the current generation), Honda refrains from calling the repurposed mill detuned, but instead calls it “retuned” for “loads of right-now power.” Whatever you want to call it, the “old” Honda superbike engine from just a few years ago now pumps out a modest 107 horsepower and 63.6 ft.-lb. of torque, according to the Superflow dyno at Gene Thomason Racing. <span></span><span></span><br />Retuned as it might be, the mill has plenty of power to get you out of the tightest situations. Or, if you’re like me, it has enough grunt to allow the rider to leave it in sixth gear and never touch the shift lever again at speeds above 20 mph. Speaking of gearing, the CB1K shifts with precise clicks each time you call for a gear. This is a feat we’re used to in many of Honda’s sport and sporty-type bikes. <span></span><span></span><br />Unlike Honda’s sportbikes, or any sportbike for that matter, the cockpit of the CB1K is noticeably neutral and unusually narrow, especially considering there’s a liter-class engine underneath you. Seat height is a reasonable 32.5 inches. The reach to the gold-anodized, tapered handlebars feels natural, while the footpegs are seemingly directly underneath the seat, which itself is fairly well cushioned. All told, the rider triangle harkens back to that of the CB750 of yore. Its narrow stature, however, “almost feels motard-like” as our own Pete Brissette put it. <span></span><span></span><br /><span class="subtitle2"><strong>A Trip Through Time</strong></span><span></span><span></span><br />Riding the CB1000R is much like being transported back 30 years before motorcycles were so specific. Granted, I wasn’t alive 30 years ago, but I’ve heard stories. It’s so eager to hit the road, and the comfortable riding position makes it enticing to do so. Despite the fact it doesn’t have a windscreen, wind blast is fairly tolerable even at highway speeds. <span></span><span></span><br />Around town the bottom-end torque and rather short first gear makes quick work of stoplight drag races. And the fueling, especially at lower speeds, feels refined and seamless. Its narrow profile makes it a great urban dweller, as slicing between cars is supremely easy. The upswept handlebars provide enough leverage to maneuver wherever you need. <span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Honda CB1000R" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282871-2/Honda_CB1000R__+FONZ5245.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="With plenty of torque on hand, simply sit back and twist the wrist and you’ll get results like this. " vspace="0" width="450" />With plenty of torque on hand, simply sit back and twist the wrist and you’ll get results like this. <br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>But when it comes down to it, the soul of the CB750 that’s found in the CB1000R yearns to be unleashed on twisty canyon roads, not in a straight line. It all starts in the die-cast aluminum frame that’s strong yet light and is the basis for the rest of the handling package. <span></span><span></span><br />That package consists of a fully adjustable 43mm Showa inverted fork in the front and a single Showa shock in the rear, adjustable only for spring preload and rebound damping. That shock is attached to a single-sided swingarm, which adds a bit of class and distinction to an already attractive design. <span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Honda CB1000R" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="337" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/images/content/Review/Honda_CB1000R-suspension-closeup.jpg" title="Suspension components are fully adjustable in front and lack only compression damping in the rear. Brakes on the CB are also competent for most situations, though our testers are split on their performance at the limit. " vspace="0" width="450" />Suspension components are fully adjustable in front and lack only compression damping in the rear. Brakes on the CB are also competent for most situations, though our testers are split on their performance at the limit. <br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Thankfully the CB1000R performs as well as it looks. The handlebars that allow maneuverability on the everyday commute also add leverage to turn the bike in the canyons, aiding the bike’s lightweight feeling. In actuality, the CB1000R’s claimed wet weight is a substantial 485 pounds — about 30 pounds more than the 2007 CBR1000RR sportbike. It seems odd that a naked and minimalistic motorcycle weighs so much more than the fully-faired cousin it was derived from. Especially considering the CBR1000RR of the time was one of the heaviest literbikes on the market. <span></span><span></span><br />Nonetheless, the CB1000R hides that weight well with its ability to transition side to side extremely quickly and accurately. “Honda engineering at its best,” says Pete. “I don’t know how Big Red hid the extra pounds, but the CB’s feathery handling absolutely makes it feel as lightweight as a modern supersport. I didn’t believe the bike weighed as much as it does until I saw the figure in an official Honda press kit.”<span></span><span></span><br />Credit in this department also goes to the 180/55-17 rear tire Honda chose to fit on the CB. The taller, rounder profile helps make turn-in on the nearly 500-pound motorcycle a breeze. <span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Honda CB1000R" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282881-2/Honda_CB1000R__+FONZ5337.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="We’re impressed by the Honda’s supremely agile handling, which is at least partly due to the 180/55-17 rear tire. Note also the single-sided swingarm." vspace="0" width="450" />We’re impressed by the Honda’s supremely agile handling, which is at least partly due to the 180/55-17 rear tire. Note also the single-sided swingarm.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>When ridden at a brisk pace the suspension handles the bumps well, absorbing the bulk of imperfections on the road. It also allows the bike to track a consistent arc through turns. As delivered, our test bike was set up for a plush ride, with the preload ramp set to its lightest setting. Considering this, the ride was a touch soft when we ramped up the pace, but nothing a few clicks and turns of the adjusters couldn’t handle. <span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2011 Honda CB1000R" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282992-2/Honda_CB1000R__+IMG_7695.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Get a little carried away with lean angle, and these comically long peg feelers will let you know." vspace="0" width="300" />Get a little carried away with lean angle, and these comically long peg feelers will let you know.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div>Stopping the CB is a set of 310mm rotors and four-piston Tokico radial-mount calipers up front, sourced from the same generation CBR1000RR that donated its engine. A single 256mm disc and twin-piston caliper handle braking duties in the rear. Much like the suspension, for 90% of riding situations it has plenty of power and feel at the lever. But when pushed that extra 10%, our testers were split on the braking performance. Editor Duke felt the brakes were plenty strong, while Pete felt they lacked a strong initial bite like he prefers from most sportbike brake sets. The CB doesn’t come with ABS that is optional in other countries. <span></span><span></span><br /><span class="subtitle2"><strong>Blast From The Past</strong></span><span></span><span></span><br />All told, the CB1000R really does its best to bring back the spirit and tradition of Hondas of old, but with the usual contemporary upgrades of less weight and more power. Not only does it look the part and carry some design cues from 30 years ago, its overall package feels like a modern-day interpretation of the early CBs as well. On the agility front, it’s uncanny how quickly the bike likes to get on its side. <span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr><td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Honda CB1000R" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282886-2/Honda_CB1000R__+IMG_7501.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Retro-inspired vehicles aim to tap into the character of the original. In the case of the CB1000R we say, “Mission accomplished.”" vspace="0" width="450" /> </div><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"> </div><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"> source: http://www.motorcycle.com</div></td></tr></tbody></table>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-28315013159009565272011-04-28T06:32:00.000-07:002011-10-23T02:54:24.700-07:002011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>It’s a sunny morning in Valencia, and I’m at the Ricardo Tormo circuit sipping a coffee whilst listening to 20 roaring V4-powered Tuonos being warmed up in the pit lane. One of them is mine, all mine, for the day with a dedicated mechanic – I’m being treated like a MotoGP star.</strong> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I start my first session with the traction control set at level six and then reduce by one for each lap until I’m down at level one. The Aprilia 2011 Tuono V4R is a bit of a shock to the system as it just pulls like an angry bull everywhere and stops as if a freight train suddenly started pulling it in reverse. When I’ve finished my second 20-minute session I’m experiencing arm pump and a threatening cramp in my left leg each time I brake hard. My mechanic made some rear-suspension adjustments which changed the bike a lot and made my hard riding much easier. <span></span><span></span></div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span></span><span></span></div><table style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="299" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282636-2/_MC29648.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Our European correspondent enjoyed a day of riding the 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC on track and street with a dedicated mechanic...so this is how the other half lives." vspace="0" width="450" />Our European correspondent enjoyed a day of riding the 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC on track and street with a dedicated mechanic...so this is how the other half lives.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The V4 engine, taken directly from the RSV4 R superbike, suits the Tuono perfect with an absolute abundance of power. Aprilia has only de-tuned it slightly, down only 13 horsepower short of the RSV4 R. The Tuono is hard physical work when it hits the higher revs as I really have to push myself forward to avoid hanging after the bike by the handlebar. The Tuono munches up all the short straights at the Ricardo Tormo circuit like nothing else, and quickly it seems the whole circuit is a succession of corners with one long start/finish straight. <span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="199" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282642-1/_TIM1072.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" vspace="0" width="300" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the APRC traction control I can accelerate early from great lean in safety, and even on level one it feels safe despite some nice sliding action out of most corners. The only place on the Valencia circuit where there’s some room for relaxation is down the straight, but even here the enormous power and the wind pushes you back until it’s time for hard braking whilst shifting down the box. <span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Later in the day I preferred to short-shift up the quick shifter more to save my arms from the strain, and it hardly felt like I was going any slower. The three lower gears on the Tuono are lower than on the RSV4 R and it can be felt! Due to that great quick shifter I also made my way all the way up to sixth several times down the straight. The slipper clutch is equally good when shifting hard down to second ahead of the fast left-hander at the end of the straight. Then it’s all full throttle and sliding and a little wheelie all over again. <span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282662-1/AC1_4673.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="The Tuono V4R APRC leans into the corners like a superbike." vspace="0" width="300" />The Tuono V4R APRC leans into the corners like a superbike.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Aprilia Tuono V4 R APRC we ride at the circuit has been fitted with the 200/55-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Corsa rear tyre and aftermarket clutch and brake levers, which makes it even better than the standard I’m later riding on the road. The 200-section rear tire just offers so much grip, but still the brutal Tuono makes mincemeat of that too given half a chance. <span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lean angles are absolutely of superbike standard, and there’s not much about this bike apart from the wide handlebars and the lack of a fairing that resembles a streetfighter. The one and only bike I can imagine being able to compete morally is the Ducati Streetfighter, and that has 17 horsepower less. The MV Agusta Brutale is too soft compared to this. <span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite going as fast as I could or dared, the Tuono just stays composed and is incredibly safe on the circuit. I can’t imagine ever making bad mistakes on this bike, as it forgives a rider with pity and just spits back “can’t you ride me any faster than that?” The Tuono is for those of us who like to ride fast on both the road and the track, and nobody will ever find this bike boring. It’s testosterone on two wheels.<span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have never ridden any naked that feels as stable or as suited to a race track as the Tuono V4R APRC. As soon as the revs climb towards 10K rpm there’s a high-tech, roaring MotoGP-style mighty V4 sound exiting the exhaust. The rev limiter has been set to 12.300 rpm which allows for 800rpm of overrev if needed. You’ll be surprised by how mighty the Tuono midrange is from around 7,000 rpm. The lower gearing in the three lower gears just amplifies the arm-wrenching acceleration. The Tuono’s tall and wide handlebar allows for a relaxing ride on the road, but on the circuit, the V4 engine makes sure you get your arm exercise.<span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <span></span><span></span></div><table style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="299" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282651-2/_TIN0679.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="If you want to loft the front wheel skyward be sure to turn off the traction control." vspace="0" width="450" />If you want to loft the front wheel skyward be sure to turn off the traction control.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Tuono V4 R APRC has everything the RSV4 Factory APRC SE has got, so that includes wheelie control allowing smooth landings. Out on the road, it’s not the easiest bike to wheelie due to the ride-by-wire and sudden explosion of power. I had some fun on the motorway by pulling it up by pure power in second gear at anything between 60 and 75 mph, and just continued as far as I wanted or the revs would allow. The Tuono is definitely a big wheelie bike. Traction control must be off or you’ll be disappointed as the system quickly brings you back to earth. The traction control works by pushing the + or – button on the left side of the handlebar whilst on the move.<span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 200px;"><img alt="2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282672-2/IMG_7895.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Traction control is your friend when you’re cruising the motorways." vspace="0" width="200" />Traction control is your friend when you’re cruising the motorways.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div><span></span><span></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Whilst I stayed in Track mode for all my laps around the circuit, on the road ride I found myself on a standard Tuono V4R APRC with the 190/55 rear tire, standard levers and the traction control set to a higher level and the riding mode set to Sport, which reduces the torque in lower gears. I played around with the traction control and found level three to be really good for our riding in the mountains. It adds a safe level of traction control. Later I changed to setting one for some wheelie fun and also off. Riding hard in the corners with traction control set to level one might not be sufficient to save a situation involving gravel and oil, so I needed more traction control for a relatively safe ride. <span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The one and only thing the APRC suite doesn’t cater for yet are ABS brakes. Reliable sources tell us Aprilia will launch something very good to the racing ABS segment soon. I had a couple of moments on the brakes because we never reached fast enough speeds to make brakes and tires work as well on the road as on the circuit. The Tuono V4R is a bit of a handful on the road, so I recommend people to use the traction control wisely.<span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The seat is hard and not very comfortable, so it didn’t take too many miles before I felt a bit wooden in my seat muscles. The Tuono is that type of compromise, but it is miles more comfortable than the RSV4 R superbike. The Tuono V4R is the roadbike for the rider that would otherwise ride a supersport but with a more upright riding position. Because I tell you the power and the handling is there.<span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="subtitle2"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span><span></span><span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC is possibly the most extreme streetfighter-type streetbike ever made. Aprilia have upped the ante by a large measure. The V4 engine with its 167 horsepower is one of the best in the business, and its handling is exemplary. Oh, yes, the Tuono V4R is that good.<span></span><span></span></div><span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr><td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="299" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/282580-2/_MC28292.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" vspace="0" width="450" /></div></td></tr></tbody></table>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-13971283025833959852011-04-26T17:04:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:50.800-07:00WALLPAPERS MODIFIKASI<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235492161902921970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7op3wi_54sIT-82HrhDac2Uteixfv2h_XdBIXYA8B-BultDk9OcsaBsgisvwPH9CpkbiYFZuzURQqvmn2fT6We3MkTcgvwAiXVwQ9tzIOsrDZh86aRlGuat58XOVZtdg79I5DQYepAxBD/s400/17022007834.jpg" style="display: block; 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Casey Stoner, who has been fast since setting <s>foot</s> bum on his RC212V in Valencia last November, qualified on the pole, jousted with Pedrosa for the first half of the race, and then left the diminutive Spaniard in his wake for Honda’s first season opening win since 2003. Defending world champion Jorge Lorenzo ran about as well as he could, and seemed delighted to finish second. Was this possibly the entire 2011 season in microcosm?</strong> <br />As 2010 showed us, it is unwise to draw too many conclusions from one race, especially if that race is the season opener, run at night in some feudal middle east sheikdom, on a track that is similar to only two or three others on the entire circuit. (before I forget, what were the brolly girls shielding the riders from at 9:00 at night?) The MotoGP winter testing program had been pointing toward a successful campaign for Honda in 2011, and tonight’s race did nothing to dispel that notion. <span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="Casey Stoner Dani Pedrosa Repsol Honda Qatar MotoGP" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/280833-2/032111-motogp-2011-qatar-results-63.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="As they did in the pre-season tests, Casey Stoner (27) and Dani Pedrosa (26) showed the Honda RC212V is the machine to beat this season." vspace="0" width="450" />As they did in the pre-season tests, Casey Stoner (27) and Dani Pedrosa (26) showed the Honda RC212V is the machine to beat this season.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Stoner, Lorenzo and Pedrosa started from the front row and took the early lead, although Pedrosa didn’t show us his patented rocket-like start from last year. The three were quickly joined by Dovizioso and Simoncelli, and these five riders held onto the top five spots all the way to the finish. For a few laps it looked as though Pedrosa wanted to run away from the field, but Stoner reeled him in on Lap 12, and Lorenzo, fighting to stay relevant, came back from third position to pass Pedrosa on Lap 15. He did not appear seriously interested in trying to chase down Stoner, and so that was that.<span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="Jorge Lorenzo Casey Stoner Qatar MotoGP" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/280818-2/032111-motogp-2011-qatar-results-60.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Defending the #1 plate will be a tall effort for Jorge Lorenzo with a resurgent Casey Stoner chasing him." vspace="0" width="450" />Defending the #1 plate will be a tall effort for Jorge Lorenzo with a resurgent Casey Stoner chasing him.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="subtitle2"><strong>At the Top of the Food Chain, it’s All Honda and Yamaha …</strong></span><span></span><span></span><br />Honda is LOADED this year, with at least four riders capable of the podium, compared to two at Yamaha and (perhaps) one at Ducati. Andrea Dovizioso, wearing Repsol orange, took all evening before finally outdueling Marco “Weird Al” Simoncelli, in his flashy San Carlo colors, for a more-than-usually-interesting 4<sup>th</sup> place finish. Dovizioso should have “Forgotten Man” stitched into the seat of his leathers this season, as Stoner and Pedrosa clearly have captured the world’s attention. However, I expect both Dovi and Simoncelli on a few podiums this season, assuming Simoncelli’s rugged riding style doesn’t land him in traction.<span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="Andrea Dovizioso Marco Simoncelli Qatar MotoGP" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="300" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/280843-2/032111-motogp-2011-qatar-results-65.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Andrea Dovizioso (4) and Marco Simoncelli (58) were also competitive on Honda machines, finishing fourth and fifth respectively." vspace="0" width="450" />Andrea Dovizioso (4) and Marco Simoncelli (58) were also competitive on Honda machines, finishing fourth and fifth respectively.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>The factory Yamaha team, in any other year, might feel very good about itself, but not this year. True, Lorenzo is his smooth, effortless self, and will likely battle Stoner, and Pedrosa, for the 2011 title all the way to Valencia. Teammate Ben Spies, who finished a respectable 6<sup>th</sup> tonight, is a keeper who will continue to improve this year, and will likely see a few podiums himself. One of the highlights of tonight’s race was Spies’ short battle with Valentino Rossi, won by the American.<span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="Valentino Rossi Ben Spies Qatar MotoGP" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="298" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/280522-2/032111-motogp-2011-qatar-results-01.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Ben Spies (11) beat Valentino Rossi (46), the man he replaced with the Yamaha factory team, to finish sixth." vspace="0" width="450" />Ben Spies (11) beat Valentino Rossi (46), the man he replaced with the Yamaha factory team, to finish sixth.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="subtitle2"><strong>… while Trouble Abounds at the Bottom</strong></span><span></span><span></span><br />The concerns surrounding the Ducati garages heading into tonight’s fray were fully intact coming out. Rossi, battling his still-healing shoulder as well as the Desmosedici, managed a 7<sup>th</sup> place finish, but appeared to be working terribly hard for such a, um, nondescript result. Teammate Nicky Hayden, far from challenging Rossi for supremacy in the factory garage, dawdled his way to a 13<sup>th</sup> place start, but managed to pass a few weaklings during the race, finishing 9<sup>th</sup>. Hector Barbera, on his newly painted GP11, found something in qualifying and started 6<sup>th</sup>, but steadily lost whatever it was and ended up 12<sup>th</sup>, finally getting aced at the finish line by happy rookie Cal Crutchlow in the Monster Tech 3 satellite Yamaha. <span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="Nicky Hayden" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="299" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/280568-2/032111-motogp-2011-qatar-results-10.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Nicky Hayden had to come to a complete stop in avoiding running over a fallen Randy De Puniet. Though he lost a lot of ground in the incident he recovered to finish ninth." vspace="0" width="450" />Nicky Hayden had to come to a complete stop in avoiding running over a fallen Randy De Puniet. Though he lost a lot of ground in the incident he recovered to finish ninth.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Across the tracks at the Pramac garage, where last year someone thought it would be a good idea to drop Aleix Espargaro and Mika Kallio in favor of Randy de Puniet and Loris Capirossi, tonight’s race became a laugh riot early on. De Puniet attempted to go through rather aggressively on teammate Capirossi on Lap 1. In the process, he: 1) crashed heavily, getting a booboo on his knee, and 2) smacked the clutch lever on Capirossi’s bike, such that it embossed the fingers on his left hand, causing his eventual painful retirement on Lap 2. Rookie Karel Abraham, riding his dad’s GP12, did manage to keep it upright, and was the last rider to cross the finish line for what promises NOT to be the last time this season.<span></span><span></span><br /><br /><div class="imgRight" style="width: 300px;"><img alt="Rizla Suzuki Girls Qatar MotoGP" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="200" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/280649-2/032111-motogp-2011-qatar-results-26.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="The Rizla Suzuki Girls wish Alvaro Bautista a speedy recovery." vspace="0" width="300" />The Rizla Suzuki Girls wish Alvaro Bautista a speedy recovery.<br /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div>As a result of Alvaro Bautista’s practice crash on Friday, in which he broke his thigh bone, tonight’s race was the first MotoGP premier class race since 1974 NOT to feature a Suzuki in the starting lineup. Bautista’s injury is potentially game-changing problem for shaky Suzuki program that was showing flashes of, um, hope in testing. Unfortunately, he had run 16<sup>th</sup> in FP1, 14<sup>th</sup> in FP2, and was 16<sup>th</sup> in FP3 when he crashed. (If he is prone to such acts, Loris Capirossi is probably sniggering in the general direction of his former Japanese masters. However, after running 13<sup>th</sup>, 15<sup>th</sup> and 10<sup>th</sup> in these same practices and qualifying 14th, ol’ Capirex doesn’t have a whole lot of room to snigger at anyone.) American John Hopkins has been tagged to fill in for Bautista while he recovers. Hopkins, who rode Suzukis in the premier class between 2003 and 2007, was last seen accumulating 57 points for Kawasaki in the 2008 season.<span></span><span></span><br /><span class="subtitle2"><strong>Random Thoughts</strong></span><span></span><span></span><br />The one Honda rider who DOES NOT yet have it together this season is Toni Elias. Fresh off his inaugural Moto2 title last season, he regained his premier class seat this year with LCR racing, which chose him over Randy de Puniet. Despite his long history riding Hondas and his success at Moto2, he has been unable to generate any speed at all this year. Unsurprisingly, he qualified last on Saturday and crashed out of last place on Lap 19, putting an end to his misery for this night.<span></span><span></span><br />Speaking of De Puniet, it would be remiss of me not to note that he qualified (11<sup>th</sup>) ahead of where he finished again tonight (DNF).<span></span><span></span><br /><table align="center"><tbody><tr> <td><div class="imgLeft" style="width: 450px;"><img alt="Valentino Rossi Qatar MotoGP" border="0" class="imgCaption" height="299" hspace="0" src="http://www.motorcycle.com/gallery/gallery.php/d/280553-2/032111-motogp-2011-qatar-results-07.JPG?g2_GALLERYSID=TMP_SESSION_ID_DI_NOISSES_PMT" title="Valentino Rossi has a lot of work to do before he can be competitive on the Ducati Desmosedici. Half of Italy is waiting with baited breath for the Doctor to get up to speed." vspace="0" width="450" /><span class="spareSpan"></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Early last season, when Rossi got hurt, I prematurely awarded the builder’s trophy to Honda, which they then promptly turned around and lost, again, to the Yamahas. Is it too early to award the 2011 trophy to Honda?<span></span><span></span><br />For those interested in the junior MotoGP classes, Stefan Bradl took the Moto2 contest in a strong effort, while Nicolas Terol, free from the mojo of Marc Marquez, who graduated to Moto2 after his 2010 title, took the win tonight in the 125 class.kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-42014011713826655652011-03-27T04:57:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:50.982-07:00Stoner wins season-opening race in Qatar<div class="cT-imageLandscape"> <img alt="Honda's winner Casey Stoner." src="http://images.theage.com.au/2011/03/21/2242907/art_wbMOTORstoner2-420x0.jpg" /> Honda's winner Casey Stoner. <em>Photo: Reuters</em><br /></div>Australia's Casey Stoner won the Qatar Grand Prix, the opening race of the 2011 MotoGP season on Sunday, ahead of Spaniards Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa.<br />Stoner learnt from his mistake of last year, when he started from pole only to crash on lap six, by letting Honda team-mate Pedrosa move ahead early on and even permitted reigning world champion Lorenzo to lead briefly after the Yamaha rider overtook both Hondas.<br />Stoner moved ahead on the second lap followed by Pedrosa, who went on to lead from laps seven to 12 before before being reeled in during a battle between the Spaniards and the Australian.<br /><div class="hidden" id="adspot-300x250-pos-3"> <small>Advertisement: Story continues below</small> <noscript> <iframe id="dcAd-1-4" src="http://ad-apac.doubleclick.net/adi/onl.age.sport/sport/motorsport;cat=sport;ctype=article;cat1=motorsport;pos=3;sz=300x250;tile=4;ord=3.7211576E7?" width='300' height='250' scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"> </iframe> </noscript> </div>Stoner finished 3.440sec ahead of Lorenzo to give Honda their first win in the opening round of the season in eight years.<br />The Australian, who had already won here in 2008 and 2009, thereby claimed the 31st victory of his career.<br />Reigning Moto2 champion Toni Elias of Spain, who has stepped up to MotoGP this season, had a nightmare race, from his start at the back of the grid to his fall at the end of the race.<br />Stoner was ecstatic with the brilliant start he's made to life with his new team.<br />"Testing has all gone well and this weekend we've felt more and more comfortable with the bike and the settings," he told BBC Sport.<br />"I didn't make the best start and I was a bit worried about people overtaking from behind on the first laps. When I felt comfortable I decided to start moving forward.<br />"Everything felt good, and as soon as I felt I was able to do a quicker lap than Dani I went for it."<br />Lorenzo was delighted to have split the Honda duo, saying the result was "maybe the best race of my life."<br />Pedrosa blamed his decline during the race on injury.<br />"I was going very good at the beginning but in the middle of the race I had problems with my left arm and couldn't keep control," he said.<br />"Finally I couldn't use the clutch for shifting as I couldn't hold the grip. I have a problem with this arm and have to fix it somehow."<br />AFPkikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-38777015167956794922011-03-27T04:55:00.000-07:002011-10-23T02:54:24.738-07:00Honda dominant team in Qatar MotoGP test<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-385" height="150" src="http://www.circlehotnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Honda-Stoner-150x150.jpg" title="Honda-Stoner" width="150" />Last day of Qatar MotoGP test session still belongs to Honda. Involved exciting competition with Dani Pedrosa, fastest racer status successfully taken Casey Stoner.</div><br /><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">In the circuit Loasail, Honda once again appeared dominant after placing two drivers in the top position. With a time of one minute 55.681 seconds Stoner managed to establish himself as a racer with the best time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Drivers who last season beat riding the Ducati team-mate Dani Pedrosa in the order of two. The Spaniard was just 0.064 seconds adrift behind Stoner.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The success of Honda riders placing in the top position on the last day test session Qatar made the Japanese manufacturer’s clean sweep of all top positions in a total of eight-day winter test session. It’s a good start for Honda to get back into the competition to win in the 2011 season, which will start on March 20 this weekend.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sitting in third position is after the Yamaha rider Ben Spies clocked one minute 56.294 seconds. Spies ‘destroy’ domination of Honda who are still putting the drivers in the top-riders.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Occupying the top four are the Gresini Honda rider Marco Simoncelli. While Andrea Dovizioso who was also riding a Honda perched on the top five positions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The world championship on a Yamaha, Jorge Lorenzo had to settle for seventh position in this final session. He lost faster than Randy de Puniet is entitled to rank sixth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Completing the top 10 for this test session is Colin Edwards on the stairs to the eighth, Nicky Hayden in ninth position and Hiroshi Aoyama in the order of 10. While Valentino Rossi only ranked 13 in the session.</div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-10642645276977477222011-03-27T04:53:00.000-07:002011-10-23T02:54:24.773-07:00Stoner And Pedrosa Complete Repsol Honda 1-2 in Qualifying<div style="text-align: justify;"><br clear="both" /> </div><div style="float: left; text-align: justify; width: 305px;"> <div class="picture"> <img alt="MotoGP: Stoner And Pedrosa Complete Repsol Honda 1-2 in Qualifying " height="163" src="http://www.autoracingdaily.com/images/featured/Caey_Stoner-qatar_repsol_honda-163.jpg" width="290" /> </div><span class="credit">Repsol Honda Team</span> <br /></div><div> </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first qualifying session of the 2011 Championship took place in Qatar this evening with Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa occupying the top two positions on the grid.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Repsol Honda riders spent much of the early part of the session exchanging fastest laps and were the only two riders to break into the low 1’54s. Stoner’s pole time of 1’54.137 was almost a second quicker than his own Pole Position set here in 2010. Pedrosa took second place with a time of 1’54.342 and Jorge Lorenzo completed the front row of the grid for tomorrow’s race. Andrea Dovizioso qualified in 7th position after finding some traffic on track during his flying laps. However, he is confident he can fight for a podium in tomorrow night’s race.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>CASEY STONER – 1st - 1’54.137</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">“We can’t ask for a much better weekend, everything has gone well and the team have made all the right steps and gradually improved the bike as the weekend progressed. Tonight I was able to achieve good, consistent lap times again on the hard tyre and this is important for the race tomorrow. As ever, we will keep our feet on the ground as we’ve had good starts to seasons in the past and then they haven’t played out as expected, we just need to keep working and ensure that we continue to progress. We’ve done all our homework and the best job possible, now I just want to get the season started”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="intext"> </span><b>DANI PEDROSA – 2nd - 1’54.342</b><br />“The weekend has been very good for us so far, I’ve been running at the top in every session and I’m very happy to be on the front row in Losail for the first time; this is a big improvement for me. Nevertheless, we have to focus on the race, Casey is running very fast, also Lorenzo is improving very quickly, so we have to focus making no mistakes tomorrow. I don’t know yet if the race will be a fight between Casey and myself. We’ve never run at 10:00 pm, so I hope the bike works well after 125 cc and Moto2 races. I want to prepare as best as possible for tomorrow and be ready to be consistent for 22 laps. The race will be fast, I guess, so we will need to maintain a high pace. I hope I will be able to do it and fight for the victory”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>ANDREA DOVIZIOSO – 7th - 1’55.229</b><br />“I’m disappointed with the third row, I need to improve the use of the soft tyre for a better qualifying. The positive point is that we have a good pace to fight for a podium spot, this is our target tomorrow. We will work during the warm up to improve the set up to get more stability at the beginning of the braking and I hope to gain more confidence and find a good stability in the front. For the race it will be very important to have a good start and arrive at turn 1 close to the first riders. It is impossible to catch Casey, I will try to maintain contact with Dani, Lorenzo and Spies. It’s important to start the season with a good result and I will give everything in the race”. </div></div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-50335060676693684502011-03-23T07:22:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:50.998-07:002011 Triumph Daytona 675R<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><div class="post-header"> </div><div class="post-body entry-content"> <div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="2011 Triumph Daytona 675R" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531266467304065250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJq2S9CvQbFKS-sQi36taGTqYFjqFqxEWr90R8XM8B20-d0yYIXq6nqVXlxNIGC6QVEbJP7FtHYER-f4IWt6GSPUmxM-1wdJI242v8Fsm8Cqn0t9MffMrfb24_XLGPW8SePuVkSQQJZ2c/s400/2011+Triumph+Daytona+675R+Sportbike.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">2011 Triumph Daytona 675R Sportbike</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="2011 Triumph Daytona 675R" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531266067144606962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYAZaYHzK0qBi6OWEajrZdVf1f-HAd5IB8Yz5_c1VXTtSnPV275Zkypo207b0wzD3Jx6hW9n-42Q625-ZB1Fmgt7LGJLldEXiXC0gKGaCrUD8orJevq5veJyhyTf-pcAdI4UnhwjFWdFs/s400/2011+Triumph+Daytona+675R+Images.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><span style="color: yellow; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">2011 Triumph Daytona 675R Images</span></div></div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-64577734475553116882011-03-23T07:16:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:51.014-07:00Triumph Daytona 600 Side View On Street<div class="fullImageLink" id="file"><img alt="File:Triumph Daytona 600 Side View On Street.jpg" height="300" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/2e/Triumph_Daytona_600_Side_View_On_Street.jpg/800px-Triumph_Daytona_600_Side_View_On_Street.jpg" width="400" /><small></small></div>A picture of a (slightly dirty) daytona 600 parked out on the street. Bike doesn't appear to be 100percent stock as it has some additional stickers etc. Has a disc lock on the front wheel.<br />Taken out on the street in London by Nathan Lee, November 2007.kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-39560339684909680842011-03-23T07:12:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:51.037-07:00Triumph Rocket III e intimo di cotone<img alt="Triumph Rocket III e intimo di cotone" class="post-h" height="544" src="http://static.blogo.it/motoblog/triumph-rocket-iii-e-intimo-di-cotone/triumph_sexy_9.jpg" width="432" /><br clear="both" /><br />La Triumph Rocket III è decisamente una moto decisamente singolare, di cui tempo fa vi abbiamo mostrato anche un simpatico video.<br />Oggi invece associamo questa due ruote “<em>tutta muscoli</em>” con la delicatezza dell’intimo di cotone indossato dalla bella biondina che vedete.kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-10840161446404353882011-03-23T07:08:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:51.054-07:00holi wallpapersGive your pc a colorful look on this march 2009 with the free <span style="font-weight: bold;">Holi desktop wallpapers</span> at 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024 and 1280x768 resolution. The main festive event of happy Holi is a carnival of colors. On this day, children and adults get the colorful water balloons and hit each other and play with colors.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="Holi desktop Wallpaper" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298651315539040514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuT7nGqNOKo33WxGsjMYBrOhr7YcVEdNtIb_SAxxZ80o80uPrA_IvF1daaEdQTEysAbJF_EjuwmAwbF2S7ov0B89Vfv2AEDSaEiB2jY_-NgzQpcX3fkUzYn4YH6VQ1vOksVAjlxLMPA8tJ/s400/holi-wallpapers.jpg" style="display: block; height: 255px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br /><img alt="Holi desktop Wallpaper" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298651318427561682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxKkG3WFfs68BQXGql0JHcmCiEa2dIlPqyLMVhLQegJJEjataOuKE99fSxA5Us8AmvVOk0apAQfYfhuT700fjANfPw1OhiLRs9F8XiEDkVbj3q5_ug5DChhtcOnz5kZaZcfuW3yTuHSLZD/s400/Holi-desktop-Wallpaper.jpg" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br /><img alt="Holi desktop Wallpaper" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298651309778367106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimMkpeSEtpbO6Prrfy9ac-EF6x6aopfkVmYmv35E9j7M7x37NLxMWgvhs5J5G_m4QyyoPDfSPSqlfFfqUhMfIvL4qow1rDKEAELr5URIM71IfgYWAaMfDDfY6NpGGsZoba6YsfbS-nsrl/s400/happy-holi-wallpaper.jpg" style="display: block; height: 244px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfzHD2RmGvFVfEUwPb6BJ-IOausfwCG9CgHHdosCuE9ugBINogjX2nMM-Oj0G6QtxuMFI010U_ZJAdbA9OLj9Fotw3Dx64Ja-MfP7sCB-atPUQU5vI_XDwan07Y_R_lJWkSm5aqmrd5uI/s1600-h/Holi-desktop-Wallpapers.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Holi desktop Wallpaper" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298651308178119106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfzHD2RmGvFVfEUwPb6BJ-IOausfwCG9CgHHdosCuE9ugBINogjX2nMM-Oj0G6QtxuMFI010U_ZJAdbA9OLj9Fotw3Dx64Ja-MfP7sCB-atPUQU5vI_XDwan07Y_R_lJWkSm5aqmrd5uI/s400/Holi-desktop-Wallpapers.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-81535686757859440372011-03-22T08:30:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:51.084-07:00Suzuki G-Strider<div style="text-align: center;">suzuki motorcycles</div><img alt="2003 Suzuki motorcycle - Suzuki G-Strider" border="0" src="http://mybikeshop.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/suzuki-gstrider.jpg" style="display: block; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BIj58fP-zA8rru1Ui5nANCZURxKJI0HWqWtIBcK-ql9fFli9btEvd8ysZYXGthP5KyltTm_niOgKt6NFlM78SsAOLefaEoheFnuVDT7XyOeTMz318U214QHGvw3x5-QPi64TFaJ5tGRw/s1600/2011-honda-cbr-250-r+5.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BIj58fP-zA8rru1Ui5nANCZURxKJI0HWqWtIBcK-ql9fFli9btEvd8ysZYXGthP5KyltTm_niOgKt6NFlM78SsAOLefaEoheFnuVDT7XyOeTMz318U214QHGvw3x5-QPi64TFaJ5tGRw/s1600/2011-honda-cbr-250-r+5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><strong> </strong> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The Kawasaki 250 Ninja has been the leader of the entry-level sportbike class since arriving on American shores in 1986, mostly due to the lack of competition.</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">But this will all change for 2011, as Honda released the CBR250R stateside. The lightweight sportbike will bring the attractive styling of its older brothers to the entry-level sportbike rider, all with at an affordable price (price will be announced in November).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bill Savino (Honda Powersports Press Manager) says: "This is really an amazing machine we're adding to Honda's list of models for 2011. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The new 2011 Honda CBR250R is specifically aimed at new riders, yet it's packed full of high-tech features and offers great performance, all in a lightweight, affordable package. This new model expands another segment of the market for Honda buyers."</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Honda CBR250 R features an efficient 249cc, liquid-cooled single engine that features an all-new design with sophisticated four-valve DOHC cylinder head, engine counterbalancer, and fuel injection.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">On the handling side, the lighweight Honda CBR250R features a diamond twin-spar steel frame plus a 37mm front fork and Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension, which provide impressive handling and a comfortable ride.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Honda CBR 250 R will also be available with ABS. Colors are Metallic Black and Red Silver. Honda expects the bikes on the showroom floors in Spring 2011.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2011 Honda CBR250R | Features and Benefits</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li> The sophisticated, all-new Honda 249.4cc single-cylinder engine is thoroughly modern in design thanks to its dual overhead camshafts driven by a Hy-Vo-type chain, forked roller rocker arms, four-valve head, shim-style valve adjustment, counterbalancer shaft and liquid cooling.</li><li> The Honda CBR250R has a single-cylinder engine that produces a remarkably broad torque curve with peak torque generated at an easily accessible 7000 rpm. </li><li>Peak horsepower kicks in at 8500 rpm, well before the 10,500-rpm redline-further testimony to the wide spread of power. </li><li>Such power characteristics facilitate easy, responsive operation while also returning impressive fuel economy.</li><li> The crankshaft runs in plain bearings for quieter operation, and the big end of the connecting rod spins in a needle bearing.</li><li> Gear-driven counterbalancer shaft helps quell engine vibrations for rider comfort. It's located so close to the crankshaft that the balancer weight passes between the two crank weights to keep the engine as compact as possible while boosting mass centralization.</li><li> Engine countershaft sits lower than the mainshaft to further reduce the front-to-back engine dimension.</li><li> Honda Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) continuously monitors several variables to ensure the correct fuel mixture for the existing riding and atmospheric conditions, thereby delivering optimal performance and remarkably crisp throttle response over a wide range of operating conditions, plus increased fuel economy.</li><li> PGM-FI system incorporates an Idle Air Control Valve (IACV) to minimize torque reaction and smooth responses to small changes in throttle position. </li><li>This is accomplished through gradual reductions of air and fuel intake when the throttle is opened and closed.</li><li> Thanks to its single-cylinder configuration, the CBR250R incorporates a light, compact and fuel-efficient powerplant, resulting in an overall package that is remarkably compact and nimble for intuitive handling dynamics.</li><li>The six-speed transmission works in concert with the engine's broad power delivery to produce quick acceleration plus admirable fuel economy during top-gear cruising.</li><li> Diamond twin-spar steel frame plus a 37mm front fork and Pro-Link single-shock rear suspension provide impressive handling and a comfortable ride.</li><li> ABS version available for enhanced braking characteristics.</li><li> Base weight of only 359 pounds gives the CBR250R outstanding maneuverability and helps instill rider confidence.</li><li> Stylish full fairing with windscreen deflects the oncoming wind to boost rider comfort.</li><li> Sporting ergonomics keep the rider perched in a well-balanced seating position to deliver a natural feel and comfortable stance even over daylong rides.</li><li> Full-sized 17-inch cast wheels return big-bike feel and handling traits.</li><li> Fuel capacity of 3.4 gallons gives the CBR250R a cruising range of more than 200 miles.</li><li> An external fuel filter maximizes fuel tank capacity while also easing fuel filter maintenance.</li><li> Grab rails on the tail section are designed to fit gloved hands, giving passengers a dedicated handhold while riding two-up.</li><li> A handy underseat storage area adds to the CBR250R's versatility.</li><li> Multi-function digital instrument pod includes speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature display, fuel gauge, clock, odometer and trip meter.</li><li> Exciting Honda CBR250R colors: Metallic Black and Red/Silver.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2011 Honda CBR250R | Genuine Accessories</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li> Seat Cowl</li><li>Carbon Fiber Tank Pad</li><li>Cycle Cover</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2011 Honda CBR250R | Motorcycle Specs</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Model: CBR250R / CBR250R ABS<br />Engine Type: 249.4cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke <br />Bore and Stroke: 76mm x 55mm<br />Compression Ratio: 10.7:1 <br />Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder<br />Induction: PGM-FI, 38mm throttle body<br />Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance <br />Transmission: Six-speed <br />Suspension: Front: 37mm fork <br />Rear: Pro-Link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustability<br />Brakes: Front: Single 296mm disc<br />Rear: Single 220mm disc<br />Optional ABS<br />Tires: Front: 110/70-17 radial <br />Rear: 140/70-17 radial<br />Wheelbase: 53.9 inches <br />Rake (Caster angle): 25.0° <br />Trail: 95mm (3.74 inches) <br />Seat Height: 30.9 inches <br />Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons <br />Color: Metallic Black, Red/Silver <br />Curb Weight*: 359 pounds / 368 pounds (ABS)</div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8624884061082146960.post-82890263580480914752011-03-16T06:35:00.000-07:002011-10-22T09:28:51.139-07:002011 Honda CBR600F unveiled; minor styling changes<div class="the_content" style="text-align: justify;">Honda has unveiled the refurbished 2011 CBR600F at the on-going EICMA show in Milan. With the engine fine tuned from the powerful CBR600RR, this middle-weight sports bike has a full fairing, great styling and is a welcome addition for the 2011 line up.<br /><span id="more-1527"></span><br /><div style="float: left; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0pt;"> <ins style="border: medium none; display: inline-table; height: 250px; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; position: relative; visibility: visible; width: 300px;"><ins id="aswift_3_anchor" style="border: medium none; display: block; height: 250px; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; position: relative; visibility: visible; width: 300px;"></ins></ins> </div>The Honda CBR600F is designed to carry out all sort of tasks from regular commuting to occasional drag races.<br />The 2011 Honda CBR600F is built on a rectangular-section, aluminum-backbone frame which makes the engine an integrated stressed structural member. The handlebars are meant for a sporty ride with the fully adjustable inverted 41 mm fork raked at 25 degrees. The bike sports a wheelbase of 56.6 inches. Honda CBR600F features 296 mm discs grabbed by Nissin calipers. Honda has updated the instrument panel and provided some attractive colors.<br />At this point, there is no information on the actual launch date of the 2011 CBR600F, or whether it would be available in the US.<br /><h2> <div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_1532" style="width: 600px;"><img alt="2011 honda cbr 600f picture" class="size-full wp-image-1532" height="203" src="http://www.dancewithshadows.com/motor/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/2011-honda-cbr-600f-pic.jpg" title="2011-honda-cbr-600f-pic" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text"> </div></div></h2><h2>Basic tech specs of the new CBR600F</h2>- Light weight and compact 599 cc liquid cooled fuel-injected inline-4 engine producing 120 bhp at 12,000 rpm.<br />- Rectangular-section, aluminum backbone frame<br />- Inverted front fork and aluminum swingarm<br />- Combined ABS with 3-piston front brake calipers.<br />- Full fairing and windscreen. Supersport design<br /><div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_1531" style="width: 600px;"><img alt="2011 honda cbr 600f photo" class="size-full wp-image-1531" height="225" src="http://www.dancewithshadows.com/motor/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/2011-honda-cbr-600f-photo.jpg" title="2011-honda-cbr-600f-photo" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">Photo: 2011 Honda CBR 600F</div></div>Honda introduced the CBR600F in 1987 and it has a healthy history of pleased owners who relish the user friendliness of this middle-weight sports bike. In 2001, Honda brought in the sports version and then in 2003, the track race machine CBR600RR was born.<br />Now, with the 2011 CBR600F that weighs 203 kg (210 kg for C-ABS version), Honda is aiming to come back with a magic spell to attract middle-weight riders, or rather riders of middle-weight bikes.</div>kikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15277922473537048453noreply@blogger.com0