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Suzuki GSX 250R (Gixxer 250) spied in production ready guise, ahead of EICMA debutLeave a comment:
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Multistrada 939 could be spotted in the spy pics.
The test mule of the motorcycle is claimed to be propelled by a 937cc V-twin motor that has been borrowed from the Ducati Hyperstrada/Hypermotard 939. That is the same motor that would be soon seen on the upcoming Ducati 939 Supersport and Supersport S that is scheduled for an unveil at the 2016 Intermot motor show in Bologna.
The test mule, as reported, had a shorter wheelbase and a lower height as compared to the bigger Multistrada.
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2017 Suzuki Gixxer 250 (GSX250R) spied on test, could debut at EICMALeave a comment:
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So who all are participating in Sync The Planet 2016?
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Not sure if this has been posted earlier, but it is an interesting development nevertheless.
Valentino Rossi meets Yamaha's MOTOBOT!
Read the article here - Valentino Rossi Meets the Yamaha Motobot - News
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Polaris to Take Over MV Agusta?
If rumours are to be true, American company Polaris is considering buying revered Italian motorcycling marquee MV Agusta. Polaris Industries, primarily a manufacturer of ATVs, snowmobiles, and battery operated vehicles, also manufactures motorcycles under the Victory Motorcycles and Indian Motorcycles subsidiaries.
MV Agusta has not been in a good state for quite some time as far is financial matters are considered. In order to generate funds the company sold 25 per cent of its shares to AMG more than a year ago. However, that has not helped much to give the brand a stable base. Also, as per the agreement, if the participation of AMG should go below 20 per cent, MV Agusta would be entirely responsible for repaying the loan due to it.
AMG had also put forth an offer to completely buy the entire company but Giovanni Castiglioni, CEO of MV Agusta, did not want to part away from rights to the company. It was later learned that MV Agusta had filed for a continuity agreement to prevent bankruptcy.
The company has recognition and a far-flung global network that will further provide a good boost for the Italian brand to grow. MV Agusta had performed well in 2015, reporting up to 30 per cent increase in sales. However, over the period the debts have increased also, making it even more difficult for the brand.
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Never complain about an unruly pillion again. See who this lady had as a pillion! Florida woman fighting to keep motorcycle-riding pet alligator | Fox NewsLeave a comment:
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Around The World In Four Month Photojournalist Mihai Barbu Goes For World Tour For His Son - Spark Bites
World tour of 41 countries with his 4 year old that too on Motorcycle!Leave a comment:
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Royal Enfield fans Rejoice!
A Royal Enfield perhaps to feature in the new Bridget Jones Movie:
Source: Daily Mail UK
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2016 Kawasaki zx10r
From Visordown: New Kawasaki ZX-10R
Kawasaki released teaser images a month ago, saying that for 2016 the ZX-10R would be getting some updates, but the 2016 incarnation has been comprehensively reworked and now includes:
A heavily revised engine featuring a revised cylinder head, titanium exhaust system, electronic throttle valves and lighter internals
New electronics including an inertial measurement unit, traction control, launch control, ABS, engine braking control and a quick shifter
A revised frame and swingarm
Brand new Showa gas forks
Ohlins electronic steering damper
Brembo brakes
With 200hp, it makes the same power as the current bike although that figure climbs to 207hp with ram air. Torque is slightly up at 113.5Nm at 11,500rpm. Kawasaki says its kerb mass is 206kg, which is 5kg more than the current model.
Engine
The engine has undergone a major reworking. The cylinder head intake ports have been machined at an angle to create a straighter path for air entering the combustion chamber, which has been reshaped to improve efficiency. The exhaust ports are now polished and have been made straighter and wider, while the titanium exhaust valves have widened by 1.1mm to 25.5mm. The intake valves are also made from titanium and the cam profiles have been changed to provide increased power at high revs.
Kawasaki claims the ZX-10's new electronic throttle valves result in ideal fuelling and engine output, as well as helping to keep down emissions from the Euro4 compliant engine. Kawasaki also says the system allows more precise control of the traction control and is what allows implementation of bike's new launch and engine braking control systems.
Other changes to the engine include thicker cylinder walls, a revised cooling system, the intake funnels have been reshaped and at 10 litres, the airbox has grown by 2 litres.
The gearbox has been given closer ratios for second to sixth gears, which Kawasaki says it also worked on to give the 2016 ZX-10 improved mid-low range acceleration, along with improved stability when downshifting. Certain gears have been given a dry film lubricant coating to reduce friction and improved shifting performance. The new bike also has a race-style cassette transmission located high enough that if owners want to change ratios to suit different tracks or conditions, they can access the cassette without having to drain the oil.
Electronics
Kawasaki say the new IMU interacts with the ABS, but it's not clear whether it's got a full-on cornering ABS system or something more like the Unified Brake System on the R1.
The new ZX-10 will come with a quick shifter as standard, which will allow clutchless downshifts with a race kit ECU.
Finally, the bike gets an Ohlins electronic steering damper, which Kawasaki says has been optimized for the racetrack and winding roads, to match the characteristic bike.
Chassis, suspension and brakes
The Showa Balance Free front suspension is brand new and Kawasaki says it was developed with Showa in World Superbikes. This new gas fork makes its mass production debut on 2016 ZX-10R. It uses a Damping Force Chamber to generate damping force outside of the main fork tubes, has an external compression chamber filled with pressurized nitrogen gas to manage pressure increases in the damping force chamber and compression and rebound damping are generated and adjusted independently from one another. Kawasaki claims the improved damping force responsiveness offered by the new Showa fork results in superb traction and absortion performance.
Styling and instrumentation
Specifications:
Engine
998cc liquid cooled 4-stroke inline-four DOHC 16-valve
Frame
Twin-spar aluminium
Brakes
Twin Brembo M50 4-piston monobloc calipers, 330mm discs (f), Nissin singe piston caliper, 220mm disc
Suspension
Showa Balance Free fork, Showa BFRC Lite shock
Electronics
Inertial Measurement Unit, S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki TRaction control), KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode), KIBS (Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System), engine braking control, quick shifter, Ohlins electronic steering damper, five power modes.
Power
200hp, 207hp with ram air, 113.5Nm torque at 11,500rpm
Dimensions
Length: 2,090mm
Width: 740mm
Height: 1,145mm
Wheelbase: 1,440mm
Ground clearance: 145mm
Seat height: 835mm
Kerb weight: 206kg
Fuel tank capacity: 17 litres
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