Random International News thread

[The Monk]

Re: KTM RC 125 Review

A motorcycle to go across America fuelled on Bacon Fat ! -

Bacon-fueled motorcycle goes whole hog | Grist

[krishna77]

Re: KTM RC 125 Review

A motorcycle to go across America fuelled on Bacon Fat ! -

Bacon-fueled motorcycle goes whole hog | Grist

Good initiative but not practical I think.

[abhiiceman]

AR1 Helmet with HUD and Rear Cam powered by Android

Android-Powered Smart Motorcycle Helmet Available for Preorder - IGN

Skully has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the AR-1, its Android-powered "smart motorcycle helmet."
It may not be the first thing you think of when integrating technology into everyday objects, but it sounds like the AR-1 will definitely have its uses. The helmet projects navigational information and a rear camera view onto the inside of your visor, and you can hook it up to the internet through your phone. You can also stream music, and being able to issue voice commands will help you answer calls, hands-free.
It'll also have more conventional helmet features, such as a quick-release chin strap and a fog-, scratch-, and glare-resistant safety visor.

[Divya Sharan]

Re: AR1 Helmet with HUD and Rear Cam powered by Android

News Approved!

[The Monk]

Re: AR1 Helmet with HUD and Rear Cam powered by Android

Polaris, the powersports giant, moves from off-road, snow and slush directly onto the pavement with its new three-wheeled motorcycle, the Slingshot, and a prayer that enthusiasts will embrace the hot rod two-seater.
Polaris makes a wide range of powersports equipment, including Victory andIndian motorcycles, Polaris snowmobiles, side-by-sides, ATVs and GEM Electric Motorcars.
The Slingshot is unlike any conventional motorcycle, with two wheels up front and one in the rear. That may sound like the Can-Am Spyder — but the Slingshot is an entirely different animal.
At first glance, the Slingshot looks for all the world like an exotic car. It has an open cockpit, and angular polymer body panels that define a low, wedge-shaped profile. The bodywork hangs on a tubular steel frame, dressing the vehicle without attempting to conceal its skeleton. It’s got three headlights, a lower air splitter, and two big exposed car-like 17″ x 7″ wheels (18″ x 7.5″ on the SL model) connected to the power-assisted rack and pinion steering with double wishbone suspension, coil over springs and a sway bar — very performance car-like.

For More click here - 2015 Polaris Slingshot: Three Wheels And A Prayer - Forbes

[nadz11.ns]

Re: Random abroad News thread

A pic of recently launched Indian Scout.



This is one cruiser for which my heart melted right away after seeing the pics.

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Random abroad News thread

R6 triple rumours quashed.

THE long running rumours of a three-cylinder Yamaha R6 replacement have taken a hit with the release of emissions documents showing that the existing four-cylinder R6 will remain on sale in 2015.

The California Air Resources Board documents show that, in California at least, there will be a 599cc, four-cylinder R6 available as a 2015 model with no engine changes at all compared to the 2014 version.

While that’s perhaps bad news for those hoping for a 675cc three-cylinder R6 replacement, the existence of a 2015 R6 four-cylinder doesn’t extinguish all hope. The 2015 certification could be simply to allow existing stocks to remain on sale throughout 2015. Equally, Yamaha might intend to offer both machines – when the R6 was given its track-focussed revamp in 2006, the firm kept the softer, previous-generation machine on sale for several years in America as the R6S.

Source: R6 triple rumours quashed - Motorcycle news: New bikes - Visordown

Cheers!
VJ

[Naveen1985]

Hero partner EBR wins debut superbike races

US-based Eric Buell Racing's new EBR 1190RX took first place in all four races of its debut in Australia. Hero MotoCorp owns 49.2 per cent stake in EBR and has technical collaboration to develop motorcycles to be launched in India

Aprilia RSV4s, Ducati Panigales, KTM RC8 1190s and BMWHero partner EBR wins debut superbike races| ZigWheels.com

[Nithesh]

Suzuki 150cc sports bike spyshot leaked.

An Indonesian blogger partamax7 posted a spy shot of what appears to be a 150cc Suzuki sport bike based on the GSXR styling. No further details available yet.

[The Monk]

Re: Suzuki 150cc sports bike spyshot leaked.

An Indonesian blogger partamax7 posted a spy shot of what appears to be a 150cc Suzuki sport bike based on the GSXR styling. No further details available yet.

Too vague. So moved to this thread. Will make a separate thread, if something slightly more concrete comes about.

[Nithesh]

Re: Suzuki 150cc sports bike spyshot leaked.

Got 2 more views. Apparently theres a GSX 150R badge

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Suzuki 150cc sports bike spyshot leaked.

Revealed: Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally
APRILIA has just revealed official details and pictures of a new edition of its Caponord adventure bike.

The Caponord 1200 Rally has spoked wheels with a 19-inch front rim, hard panniers and a larger screen, plus a protector plate for the sump. Aprilia had bee due to reveal the model next Tuesday at the Intermot Cologne motorcycle show but just unexpectedly lifted an embargo on all details five days early.

The firm said in a release

'NEW APRILIA CAPONORD 1200 RALLY
The much-praised Aprilia Caponord family is extended for 2015 with the addition of the Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally. Featuring spoked wheels (19” front), hard panniers with aluminium covers, a 24-litre fuel tank, LED running lights, a larger screen plus protection for the sump, oil cooler and bodywork, the Caponord Rally takes class-leading Aprilia technology further into adventure territory. Powered by Aprilia’s 1200 cc V-twin engine, the Caponord Rally is packed with state-of-the-art technology developed by the brand’s Championship winning racing division and includes, ride-by-wire throttle with three engine maps, traction control, cruise control, switchable ABS, as well as the class-leading, patented, aDD suspension system that automatically adapts its calibration to match the road surface and riding style.

The Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally will debut at the forthcoming Intermot Show in Cologne.'

Source/Courtesty: Visordown Revealed: Aprilia Caponord 1200 Rally - Motorcycle news: New bikes - Visordown

Cheers!
VJ

[HyperRetard]

Re: Suzuki 150cc sports bike spyshot leaked.

Suzuki working on a 650 V-Storm.

Suzuki readying a 650 V-Strom?| ZigWheels.com

Would be the perfect bike for India.

[Doga]

Ducati 1190 panigale Engine Powers a Volkswagen!!!

Guys, the L twin now finds itself unde rthe hood of a Volkswagen and the performance figures are not bad :

The 197-hp two-seater is powered by the same 99 lb-ft, 90-degree V-twin found in the Ducati 1199 SuperleggeraVolkswagen XL Sport Concept - Ducati-Powered Ultralight Sports Car - Road & Track

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Ducati 1190 panigale Engine Powers a Volkswagen!!!

Six Triumph Tiger 800 variants for 2015

TRIUMPH is to launch several new variants of the Tiger 800 for 2015, US emission documents have revealed.

Documents filed with the California Air Research Board show four new variants of the Tiger 800 for 2015.

A chart which formed part of a Triumph customer survey has also emerged showing six 2015 editions in total. It seems clear that three of the them – the XR, XRX and XR touring – will be road-oriented while the other three – the XC, XCX and and XC Adventure – will me more adventure-biased.

The updated and new Tiger 800 variants are expected to be unveiled at the Eicma Milan motorcycle show on November 4.

Source: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/six-triumph-tiger-800-variants-for-2015/25701.html

Cheers!
VJ