Wednesday, March 5, 2014
BMW F650GS
THE BMW F650GS BIKE
The BMW F650GS is a off road on road bike and also sports bike. The meaning of "GS" is Gelande strasse, which is German for "trail and street". The liquid-cooled, 4v per cylinder,798cc engine provide adequate power while keeping the F650GS lightweight and maneuverable. The BMW F650GS is a match for any surface. This is a definitive multi-talented motorcycle. The BMW F650GS is real all-rounder with real power with 71 horsepower. And that is a bike that weight just 199 kilogram. The other information r
BMW F650GS BIKE
Engine 798cc, parallel twin, liquid-cooled,
four stroke, 4V per cylinder, DOHC
,dry sump lubrication.
Top speed 199 km/h
Bore / Stroke 82mm x 75.6mm
Power 71bhp @ 7000rpm
Torque 76.5kgm @ 4500rpm
Transmission 6 speed (1 down, 5-up)
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork, diameter,41mm.
Rear: Fully adjustable mono shock, alloy.
Brakes Front: 300mm disc (ABS) 4 piston caliper.
Rear: 265mm disc (ABS) 2 piston caliper.
Oil capacity 16 L
Price Rs. 9,90,000-12,00,433 ($9,255)
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Honda Lite 1996 CBR900RR Riding Impression
Honda brought out the old and the new to Willow Springs Raceway. The old: The 1995 CBR 900RR. The new: The 1996 CBR 900RR. Normally, motorcycles add weight with age, but not the CBR. Its back lighter and stronger than ever. 
Honda made a big deal of "Optimized Mass Centralization" four years ago, when the CBR nine was first rolled out. Translated, the jargon means if the weight is in the center of the bike, it handles better. So the lighter all the extremities are, the easier it changes direction. And while were lightening, why not lighten the big stuff too? That design credo introduced a 900cc sportbike with the weight of a 600 class machine. Four years on, OMC is still the word, and the new RR is the lightest, most powerful yet.
A new casting technique allows non-flanged, smooth finished liners, and allowed Honda to overbore each cylinder without increasing the motors overall width. Indeed, the width is down, narrowed 9.5mm with a new, more compact generator using a new unobtanium ferritic magnet compound. The bigger, only very slightly heavier pistons are matched by larger connecting rods with bigger crankshaft big end journals to match. Those much-ballyhooed holes are gone from the fairing sides -- though the front of the fairing still resembles swiss cheese, as does the riders footpeg guard. Honda claims that the new, aerodynamic front fender with built-in air scoops does more to promote turning ability than the holes did. Its claimed also that the fender even circulates air under the fairing, helping to support the rider (the lower pressure air behind a fairings bubble usually pulls the riders neck and head down, leading to shoulder and back strain).
"In the interest of weight reduction, the drive chain is reduced in size from 530 to 525."
There are also smaller, lighter, worldwide turn signals. The new tires, BT56F and BT56R Bridgestone Battlaxes front and rear, have a new tread pattern claimed to optimize cornering grip. The conventional front suspension has been reworked for lightness, and now boasts compression damping adjustability in addition to rebound and preload adjustment. Rear suspension has also been altered, with a smaller diameter piston claimed to give a greater range of adjustments, and a reworked linkage ratio giving more progressive damping over a longer amount of travel.
Even the transmission has been reworked to lessen the gaps between first through third gears, and provide a higher overall sixth gear. Likely the only changes the average CBR900RR owner will actually notice are the reworked handlebars, the 10mm higher seat and the much narrower, more svelte fuel tank. These improvements combine to give the CBR a much lighter, easier to handle feeling. Before, the tank would get in the way of knees and elbows when cranking in hard to a turn: Now the tank is not a barrier, and the bike feels smaller because of it. Power is, like before, seriously adequate. Bang the throttle up to the 11,000 rpm redline, and youd better be pointed in the right direction.
The capabilities of this bike are frustrating at the track. Its one that repays seat time with even greater levels of performance. Or maybe Im just rusty. Anyway, after many laps around Willow I found myself only just starting to trust the revamped Honda at the end of the day, and then even more amazed that it would go wherever I pointed it. Okay Honda, youve convinced me, lighter and more powerful means faster and better.
Specifications
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From the start, the CBR 900RR (better known as the Fireblade in some other parts of the world) earned a reputation as a super-sportster with a temper. Hondas aim this year was to keep the bark, lessen the bite. Power is up (depending on who you believe, the figure ranges from 123hp to 128 at the crank) due to a minimal 0.10 point compression ratio rise, and a significant 1.0mm overbore. The CBR now displaces 918cc (and if theyd called it that, theyd be two up on Ducati) totalling a 25cc boost. Previous cast-in cylinder liners lost their flanges and rough surface finishes.
A new casting technique allows non-flanged, smooth finished liners, and allowed Honda to overbore each cylinder without increasing the motors overall width. Indeed, the width is down, narrowed 9.5mm with a new, more compact generator using a new unobtanium ferritic magnet compound. The bigger, only very slightly heavier pistons are matched by larger connecting rods with bigger crankshaft big end journals to match. Those much-ballyhooed holes are gone from the fairing sides -- though the front of the fairing still resembles swiss cheese, as does the riders footpeg guard. Honda claims that the new, aerodynamic front fender with built-in air scoops does more to promote turning ability than the holes did. Its claimed also that the fender even circulates air under the fairing, helping to support the rider (the lower pressure air behind a fairings bubble usually pulls the riders neck and head down, leading to shoulder and back strain).
"In the interest of weight reduction, the drive chain is reduced in size from 530 to 525."A whole list of parts has been lightened, including the tires (new Bridgestone BT56, designed to warm up to operating temperature sooner), the cylinder head cover (now magnesium) and even the frame. The new design of the frame and swing arm means that sections of the frame are now open-backed, instead of closed. The frame is triple-box section, instead of quad-box section as before, but is claimed more rigid in critical areas, although the frames designers have actually gone for less rigidity in places, finding after extensive research something that seat-of-the-pants frame builders always knew -- a little torsional frame flex is good for handling.
Honda engineers were at pains to point out that lateral (side to side) strength is not compromised. A new, curved radiator keeps the same cooling area but decreases width.
There are also smaller, lighter, worldwide turn signals. The new tires, BT56F and BT56R Bridgestone Battlaxes front and rear, have a new tread pattern claimed to optimize cornering grip. The conventional front suspension has been reworked for lightness, and now boasts compression damping adjustability in addition to rebound and preload adjustment. Rear suspension has also been altered, with a smaller diameter piston claimed to give a greater range of adjustments, and a reworked linkage ratio giving more progressive damping over a longer amount of travel.Even the transmission has been reworked to lessen the gaps between first through third gears, and provide a higher overall sixth gear. Likely the only changes the average CBR900RR owner will actually notice are the reworked handlebars, the 10mm higher seat and the much narrower, more svelte fuel tank. These improvements combine to give the CBR a much lighter, easier to handle feeling. Before, the tank would get in the way of knees and elbows when cranking in hard to a turn: Now the tank is not a barrier, and the bike feels smaller because of it. Power is, like before, seriously adequate. Bang the throttle up to the 11,000 rpm redline, and youd better be pointed in the right direction.
The capabilities of this bike are frustrating at the track. Its one that repays seat time with even greater levels of performance. Or maybe Im just rusty. Anyway, after many laps around Willow I found myself only just starting to trust the revamped Honda at the end of the day, and then even more amazed that it would go wherever I pointed it. Okay Honda, youve convinced me, lighter and more powerful means faster and better.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Honda
Model: CBR900RR
Price: $9,799
Engine: dohc, 16-valve, inline-Four
Bore x stroke: 71.0 x 58.0mm
Displacement: 918cc
Carburetion: (4) 38mm Keihin
Transmission: 6-speed
Wheelbase: 55.1 in.
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 403 lbs.
Monday, March 3, 2014
KTM Duke 390 on EICMA Milan
Finally.. new variant of Duke, KTM Duke 390 unveiled on EICMA
373 cc single cylinder, 4-stroke, four valve, liquid cooled, DOHC engine ... Hmmm its cool naked bike.. it can produce power 44 HP.. with ABS on braking system..
Duke 390 more 20%-25% additional power than Duke 200.. The top speed can reach 170kmh!!
Like rocket, isnt it? :D
Well.. The black color gives mysterious acsent on this Duke 390.. but still with orange color stripping..
I think it is heavy rival for Honda CBR500R in the market.. but, CBR500R CS make a better differentiation on the variant.. CBR500R, CB500F and CB500X.. and with simple but nice model... Wow.. 2013 will come with many awesome bikes...
Spec KTM Duke 390 :
ENGINE :
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373 cc single cylinder, 4-stroke, four valve, liquid cooled, DOHC engine ... Hmmm its cool naked bike.. it can produce power 44 HP.. with ABS on braking system..
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| KTM Duke 390 |
Like rocket, isnt it? :D
Well.. The black color gives mysterious acsent on this Duke 390.. but still with orange color stripping..
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| KTM 390 Duke |
Spec KTM Duke 390 :
ENGINE :
Design | : Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | : 373.2 cm³ |
Bore | : 89 mm |
Stroke | : 60 mm |
Performance | : 32 kW (44 hp) |
Starting aid | : Electric starter |
Transmission | : 6-speed, claw shifted |
Engine lubrication | : Forced oil lubrication with 1 rotor pump |
Primary gear ratio | : 30:80 |
Secondary gear ratio | : 14:45 |
Cooling system | : Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
Clutch | : Clutch in oil bath / mechanically operated |
Ignition system | : Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
CHASIS :
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
YAMAHA SZ R
Yamaha SZ-R comes with Air-cooled 153cc 4-stroke engine, CDI ignition, 5-speed gears transmission and valve engine type system. Yamaha SZ-R Features & Specifications include Electric start, telescopic front suspensions, swing-arm rear suspension, bright halogen bulb headlight, front disk brakes with rear drum brakes and multiple disc clutch type.
Yamaha SZ-R Features & Specifications:
- Air Cooled, 153cc 4-Stroke Engine
- SOHC 2-Valve Engine Type with CDI Ignition
- 5 Gear Mesh Transmission
- Single Cylinder Layout
- Electric Starting System
- Carburetor Fuel Supply
- Wet and Multiple Disc Clutch
- Telescopic Front Suspension
- Swing-Arm Rear Suspension
- Halogen Bulb Bright Headlight
- Front Disk & Rear Drum Brakes
- Wheel Base: 1320mm
- Ground Clearance: 165mm
- Tank Capacity: 14 liters
- Dimensions: 2050 x 730 x 1100mm
- Weight: 132 Kg
PRICE OF YAMAHA SZ-R: RS 55,000
Saturday, March 1, 2014
5 Things That Annoy Bikers
Biking is great and needless to say we love motorcycles, but we were having a discussion here and discovered there are a few things that annoy us bikers. See if you agree?
1. The British Weather
It may be glorious sunshine today (midweek) but what happens on the weekend when you plan a day out on the bikes along the coast road, yep the skies turn grey and down comes the rain. Even when you check the forecast and it says rain so you make other arrangements, then theres a heatweave or vice versa and the forecast says sun you get just far away enough from your house to guarantee that you will be utterly soaked when the inevitable thunder storm arrives! Actually theres nothing you can do about this one so we all agreed you need to make the most of the weather when its good and just go for it.
2. Bike Nods
Good bike etiquette or a pain in the behind? Who nods first and do you nod at everyone, does it depend on what he/she’s riding and how you’re feeling and then how annoyed are you when you nod and they dont, you kind wish you hadnt bothered.
3. Motorcycle Insurance
Unlike life insurance, motorcycle insurance generally gets lower for the more mature and experienced riders among us (mentioning no names, but you know who you are). Unfortunately, just like car insurance for the young and inexperienced insuring a motorbike can be costly. We all agreed that shopping around is a must, bike insurance quotes vary enormously from company to company and today with the many comparison websites its much easier to get insurance quotes.
4. Bike Thieves
If youve ever had your pride and joy stolen then you know its really is no laughing matter. Unfortunately as long at there are motorcycles around there will be unsavoury characters who want to steal them. Today there are now more sophisticated alarms, datatag security kits and bike tracking systems available and although the costs have reduced from a few years ago they can still be expensive, but gives you a better chance of getting your bike back.
5. Being Beaten by a Car
You are sitting at the lights on your 160bhp machine and super sticky tyres but he has four wheel drive, huge brakes and 340bhp. Do you go for it and show no mercy or do you play it cool and let them know in quiet way you can if you want to.
So thats our top 5 things that annoy bikers, there are probably several more, why not share your thoughts in the comments box below, but please try and keep it clean and polite!!!!
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