tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57091226457830130042010-12-10T23:16:58.463-08:00MOTOR BIKES(STUNTS AND CRASHES)kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-66003366698104545842010-12-03T21:28:00.000-08:002010-12-03T21:32:29.279-08:002010-12-03T21:32:29.279-08:00DUCATI IN NEPAL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TPnRAwfjjZI/AAAAAAAAAXo/H8hKOz9lLb8/s1600/Ducati-Monster796_20100921092353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TPnRAwfjjZI/AAAAAAAAAXo/H8hKOz9lLb8/s400/Ducati-Monster796_20100921092353.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Tahoma, 'Trebuchet MS', Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">One of the most popular motorcycle brands in Europe and America, Ducati is all set to make its debut in the Nepali market. Turbo Motors Trading, authorized dealer of Ducati motorcycles in Nepal, is launching the machine by the first week of November.<br />
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Ducati is best known for high performance motorcycles characterised by large capacity four-stroke, L-twin (90° twin-cylinder) engines featuring a desmodromic valve design.<br />
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Modern Ducatis remain among the dominant performance motorcycles available today partly because of the desmodromic valve design. Desmodromic valves are closed with a separate, dedicated cam lobe and lifter instead of the conventional valve springs used in most internal combustion engines in consumer vehicles.<br />
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According to Abhinav J.B. Rana, chairperson of Turbo Motors Trading, the bikes are being launched in Nepal to cater to Nepalis bikers who have a passion for racing bikes. “Besides, this Ducati is one of the most famous motorbike brands and has unique looks, unlike other racing bikes available in the market which has motivated us to launch this bike in Nepal,” said Rana.<br />
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</span></span> Three models of Ducati motorcycles—the Monster 696, Monster 796 and Hypermotard 796—will arrive from Bologna, Italy, he added. These motorcycles are equipped with 700 cc, 800 cc and 800 cc engines respectively. While the Monster 696 and the Hypermotard will be available in black, red and white colours, the Monster 796 will be available in two colour options, black and red.<br />
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The bike has been able to create a huge buzz in the market before its launching. Rana said that they were receiving an encouraging response from biking enthusiasts. “Even before its launching, we are receiving a lot of enquiries. I am optimistic that the bikes will get a good response when they hit the market too,” added Rana. “At first, we will import three units of the Monster 696, two units of the Monster 796 and three units of the Hypermotard 796.” The company aims to sell 10 to 15 units in the debut year itself.<br />
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Likewise, the company will bring other Ducati models such as the Super Bike, Sport Classic, Multistrada and Street<br />
Fighter if they receive orders from customers. “We are planning to launch four other models of Ducati bikes in the near future if we receive the expected response from customers,” Rana said.<br />
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Ducati’s debut will mean that there will be one more motorbike brand in the Nepali market which participates in the motogp race. Other companies which take part in the race and whose products are available in Nepal are Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda and Kawasaki. Among the SAARC nations, the motorbike is currently available only in India and Pakistan. <br />
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Ducati bikes are rated number one in terms of performance and style, Rana said. The company will also offer Ducati apparels in the market in the near future.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TPnSIL4xAnI/AAAAAAAAAXs/norrO-X1s7Q/s1600/ban.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TPnSIL4xAnI/AAAAAAAAAXs/norrO-X1s7Q/s400/ban.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></a></span><br />
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Turbo Motors Trading plans to open<br />
outlets at three places in Kathmandu,<br />
namely Kupandol, Putali Sadak and Naxal, in the first phase. The company will maintain ample stocks of major spare parts and import others from India and Italy as required. A specialized workshop will be set up in the valley, said Rana.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-6600336669810454584?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-7152559774701356302010-08-15T02:26:00.000-07:002010-08-15T02:50:23.246-07:002010-08-15T02:50:23.246-07:00Top 10 revolutionary concept bikes<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The world is altering for the pits, but atleast the people from the biking world can swank of a contrary notion. The concepts, which have evolved over the past few years, are definitely heart warming and since we people have the tendency to forget, let us just rev up and see the stunning concepts that have made an impact and left a lasting impression.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3f5ca0; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 10px;"></span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3f5ca0; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 10px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
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</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">10. The SAGA</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505551533546126722" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="182" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGel8zmfvYI/AAAAAAAAAV0/5Jw-
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: Paul Yang and Larry Nagel</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Project Motorcycle</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;">: It was a first time project, which only took seven months for completion</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">Paul Yang wasn’t a designer by profession and he merely fluked it to join hands </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">with the famous Larry Nagel but the amateur status of Paul did not prove to be a </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">hindrance by any means. Indeed, a first time project bike conventionally takes 18 </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">to 24 months for completion and these two managed to produce a moving guzzler mere seven months which talks highly about the efficiency and dedication of this Duo.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">9. Chrysler Tomahawk</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505551697371061538" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGemGV5Z3SI/AAAAAAAAAV4/bKny98YNhZc/s400
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: Daimler Chrysler</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: Production ready</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Engine</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: V 10</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;">: A sculpture that can be ridde</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">Chrysler Tomahawk for me is the ‘Big Daddy’ of all motorcycles. You ask me a reason and I have one many; for a V10 engine, which makes it capable of producing 500 horses powers it, is the foremost of them all. With a capacity of 8.3 liters and a ten-cylinder engine, it can literally fly at 400 mph. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">Hats off to Daimler Chrysler for making this bike reach the production floor !</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"> <br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">8. Peraves Monotracer</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505551823467685746" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="342" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGemNrpLp3I/AAAAAAAAAV8/w37thVdCP78/s400
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;"> Swiss Manufacturer Peraves</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Being limitedly produced (100 units each year)<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3f5ca0;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Engine</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: BMW 1200 CC, 130 hp</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;"> Combines the aptitude of a car and a bike</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505551945406302786" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGemUx5nSkI/AAAAAAAAAWA/5YSz5HAMLe8/s400
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">The Peraves Monotracer combines the features of a sports bike and a sports car and if any of you doubt it, just as a substantiation, it took Peraves some 90 </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">prototypes and 12 million kilometers to be sure that they live up to the rumored </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">repute . When the driver dives into a corner a retractable stabilizer wheel is </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">positioned in less than a half a second, enabling the bike to lean up to 52 degrees </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">more, than most sport bikes in their lifetime.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">7. BMW IMME 1200</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505552053106760514" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGembDHZ20I/AAAAAAAAAWE/ayAWXGC3h_k/s400
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Nicolas Bubar and Yves Dufeutrelle from ISD</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> Prototype</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Engine</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : A 150 hp engine based on the BMW 1200 Boxer</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;">: A startling concept evolved by two rookie designers </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505552249289156482" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGemmd87p4I/AAAAAAAAAWI/m0TjY9kxayY/s400
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">Nicolas Bubar (22) and Yves Dufeutrelle (24) are design students at the </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">international school of design and they thought that a sports bike based on the BMW 1200 boxer would be good idea. Tell you what folks; it definitely was a good idea for the IMME 1200 would now be presented at the next Munich Motorcycle Show at BMW stands.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">6. The Dacoit</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505552387278996050" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGemugARglI/AAAAAAAAAWM/pxZoZVdKMDc/s400
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;"> Nitin Khosa</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: Concept bike</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility:</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;"> Devil Personified</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505552560272819058" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="203" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGem4kdNw3I/AAAAAAAAAWQ/IWEcdQyXdeM/s400
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">Nitin Khosa designed this amazing concept to satiate a thirty plus individual who </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">was looking to redeem his attitude and youth with a stunning, aggressive, and evil </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">looking bike. Khosa answered his cause by creating the Dacoit (a class of robbers </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">in India who act in gangs and are usually armed and dangerous). The face of the </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">bike depicts an evil figure whose eyes/headlights are peeping from underneath the </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">hood.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">5. The Embrio</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505552714023626818" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGenBhOQ6EI/AAAAAAAAAWU/fezNOyrqNOE/s400
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-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: Canadian multinational Bombardier</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Engine</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Complex hydrogen fuel cell</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Prototype</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;">: Single wheeled, emits only water vapor</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505552816494849058" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGenHe9TrCI/AAAAAAAAAWY/aYvVe9YKmGs/s400
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-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">The Embrio from Bombraider is a prototype, which could become a virtual reality </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">somewhere around 2025 for this technology is too ultramodern considering the </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">present generation bikes. It sports a single wheel and is powered by a hydrogen </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">fuel cell, which creates power by mixing hydrogen and oxygen, creating only water </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">as a by-product.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">4. The Renovatio</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505552998294567602" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGenSENvOrI/AAAAAAAAAWc/wQGwqlveOrM/s400
/pic+11.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Ed Jacobs</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Engine</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: 135 hp, V-twin engine, specially designed by Katech</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Pre -Production</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;">: Easy to upgrade and reconfigure</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505553838361304082" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGeoC9tQXBI/AAAAAAAAAWg/OECygtxSIEw/s400
/pic+12.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">Confederate Motorcycles lead designer Ed Jacobs designed this drastic bike concept with large attachment points easily available on the engine ensuring improvements and assorted configurations at ease. Powered by a V-Twin engine, it produces 135 hp at 125ft/lbs of torque. Confederate is confident about this unique concept it has developed and it plans to produce it some time this </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"> year.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">3. The V-Rex</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505554442764145938" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGeomJSH1RI/AAAAAAAAAWk/nhEbmVUwVZM/s400
/pic+13.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Tim Cameron</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Engine</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: Harley Davidson Revolution V-Twin engine</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Being Mass-Produced</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;"> : It took a leap from the computer screen to metal and rubber</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505554553450557474" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGeosln0cCI/AAAAAAAAAWo/ELbXBMloCW4/s400
/pic+14.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">For Tim Cameron, the Australian designer of this bike, it was a mere ‘dream bike’ </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">for he thought dreams were the only place where he would ride it, but as they say </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">destiny drives us all, this bike had to become a reality. Tim Cameron’s dream were </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">given realistic proportions by the 200mph ‘Y2K’ jet turbine-powered bike fame </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">Christian Travert and now the experts dub it as the most startling motorcycle </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">design ever seen .</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">2. The Hyanid</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505554710135589202" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGeo1tUcSVI/AAAAAAAAAWs/7IOi6cl1Tq4/s400
/pic+15.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Oliver Keller and Tillman Schlootz</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Engine</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: 60hp, 500cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : One fifth of a scale model / currently not going into production</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;"> : Potent for any terrain, courtesy of its flexible rubber trea</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505554950899611074" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGepDuPDtcI/AAAAAAAAAWw/oUFlePTL8o0/s400
/pic+16.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">Designed for last years Michelin Design Challenge, the Hyanide impressed on and all with its amazing ability to conquer any terrain. Its flexible rubber treads could </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">pull the machine through, even if its slightest part is touching the ground. We </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">have had no news of it since then but we are just hoping that the Germans decide to send it to the production floor.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">1. Detonator V4 6.</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505555084855988242" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="146" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGepLhQv0BI/AAAAAAAAAW0/FnxeEfxZs2w/s400
/pic+17.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Designer</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> : Daniel Simon</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Engine</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: 6 liter, 4 Cylinder</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Status</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: Concept/Sculpture</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-
style-span" style="color: black;">Credibility</span></b><span class="Apple-style-
span" style="color: black;">: Bears no semblance to any existing concepts</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/110170857185652886826/20100409?authkey=Gv1sRgCMD_ocKC3ZTXtgE#5505555261780479394" imageanchor="1" style="left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/TGepV0W1TaI/AAAAAAAAAW4/uQkwKo7gt0o/s320
/pic+18.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">The, ‘too hot to handle’, Detonator V4 6.0, is a mere sculpture with no intention </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">of being a functional bike. This machine looks like a crossover between a chopper </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">and an automotive soldered android and hmmm! It reminds me of those big pizza </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style
-span" style="color: black;">cutters.</span></span></div></span></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-715255977470135630?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-70568900026021917552010-05-05T11:53:00.000-07:002010-05-05T11:53:22.702-07:002010-05-05T11:53:22.702-07:00Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer (2009 onwards)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S-G87S1IkKI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/8Q8u9yfu6dk/s1600/pic01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S-G87S1IkKI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/8Q8u9yfu6dk/s400/pic01.jpg" width="400" /></a>The <b>VN1700</b> Classic Cruiser is one of three new models released this year to satisfy what Kawasaki sees as a gap in<br />
the marketplace. The Voyager is the mile muncher with its huge batwing fairing, triple headlights and integrated<br />
panniers; with the Classic being bare and bold by comparison. I took the middle road and jumped on the Classic<br />
Tourer for a day's ride out with a Road King rider to see how it steps up to the Harley-Davidson mark.<br />
It's difficult not to compare a Japanese cruiser with the American alternative, they are after all, quite literally<br />
the kings of the road when it comes to torquey twins splashed with gleaming chrome. But Kawasaki has done itself proud with this 'fully dressed' Classic in many respects. There's a fluidity to the design that flows from the head of the elegant 20-litre tank and its integrated instrument dials, to the luxury passenger backrest.<br />
<br />
A singular, circular headlight protrudes from the base of the handlebar-mounted windscreen, which is both<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S-G9BGZvaPI/AAAAAAAAAVU/phSE1I7k2_w/s1600/pic02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S-G9BGZvaPI/AAAAAAAAAVU/phSE1I7k2_w/s400/pic02.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
adjustable and effective. The ridge of it falls just below my eye line and while it offers a perfectly acceptable<br />
level of protection, slouching like a teenager with hormonal issues significantly reduced the little head buffeting I had.<br />
I was instantly welcomed into a bubble of quiet calmness that almost made me envious of five footers ... almost.<br />
The VN may be as balanced as a good accountant's cheque book but it's a still an imposing bulk and I was grateful<br />
of my elongated limbs when hauling it off the side-stand. That said, the scooped seat is only 730mm high, so it's by no means off limits to shorter riders. By comparison to the Road King, the riding position feels plusher, as though you're sitting in the heart of the bike, cradled in the curves and chrome, as opposed to on top of it.<br />
Although the styling is tidy and simple, there are finer details like the V-shaped rear light that's wedged between the rounded 38-litre panniers. It's the first time Kawasaki has used an LED taillight on a bike in this genre but that's just the tip of the iceberg.<br />
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<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S-G9Vy3rb-I/AAAAAAAAAVY/0KX52h0relY/s1600/pic03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S-G9Vy3rb-I/AAAAAAAAAVY/0KX52h0relY/s400/pic03.jpg" width="400" /></a>Beneath the classic retro design lies a wealth of technology that brings this low rider up to speed. Cruise control<br />
is almost a given on this kind of motorcycle, but where the Road King uses a mechanical system, the VN1700 works<br />
electronically with the ECU and can hold any speed between 30 and 85mph in third gear or higher. It's cancelled<br />
instantly with a dab of brake, clutch or by closing the throttle. Following behind the Road King, it was noticeably<br />
more efficient as changes in the road's elevation did little to alter the Kwaka's speed. Unfortunately, that meant constantly applying the brakes uphill to avoid rear-ending the slowing Harley.<br />
<br />
The power delivery from the 1700cc V-twin is smooth and precise thanks to Kawasaki's first fully electronic<br />
throttle valve (ETV) system which is standard on all three bikes in this range. It analyses the movement from the conventional throttle cable and provides a crisp response by ensuring the butterfly openings, ignition timing and engine mapping are always spot on.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S-G9jCXmhkI/AAAAAAAAAVc/RjvIN2rDTz0/s1600/pic04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S-G9jCXmhkI/AAAAAAAAAVc/RjvIN2rDTz0/s400/pic04.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />
Heel-toeing through the six-speed gearbox is a relatively smooth affair, with the odd clunk accompanying clutchless<br />
changes. And on the motorway, dipping below 70mph (which is after all the legal limit in the UK) the bike begins to<br />
shudder as the revs drop too low. Knocking it back a gear softens the lumpiness like a wooden spoon on hardened butter and makes the power feel far more available.<br />
<br />
100 ft lb of torque rests like a coiled spring at 2,750rpm and although there is a lively surge available<br />
throughout the rev range, the bike weighs 378kg (kerb mass) so the punch isn't particularly explosive. It is,<br />
however, more than enough for blasting overtakes and the endless chasing of bends. And subtle and effective engine braking is backed up with a more potent stopping power just a two-fingered squeeze away.<br />
The VN1700 pours as easily through the twisties like runny honey from a warm spoon. It has genuinely sweet<br />
handling. It feels neutral and compliant, and you don't have to be built like Arnie to enjoy throwing the bike on<br />
its boards.<br />
Kawasaki has disguised the bike's bulk as well as vertical stripes on a plus size model, so it is good fun, but it<br />
will also deck out. It doesn't require that much lean angle to have the footboards scraping, but it is noticeably<br />
less restricted than other oriental options like the XVS950A and it's comparable to Harley-Davidson's own Road King.<br />
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<b>Need to know</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><b> </b></span><b>Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer</b><br />
<b>Model:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer, </b><br />
£10,799 (£10,999 Two Tone).<br />
<b>Engine: </b>Transmission<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>six-speed<br />
<b>Weight:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>378kg<br />
<b>Seat height:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>730mm<br />
<b>Fuel capacity:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>20 litres<br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-7056890002602191755?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-4933474506388471802010-05-01T06:14:00.000-07:002010-05-01T06:14:00.216-07:002010-05-01T06:14:00.216-07:00Ridden: Yamaha R1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9elpyI4MHI/AAAAAAAAAU8/iM9OKiS7k-I/s1600/pic01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9elpyI4MHI/AAAAAAAAAU8/iM9OKiS7k-I/s400/pic01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
IT is the fastest R1 ever built and the buzz about Yamaha's new superbike has been heightened with promises of the latest MotoGP technology tried, tested and proven on Rossi's championship winning YZR-M1.<br />
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Combined with brave new styling and a colour scheme that's divided the biking fraternity, the launch of a new model has never been more exciting.<br />
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Moments after the press presentation, my note pad is safely stowed away and I'm clinging to a thundering white missile. The familiar scream of an in-line four-cylinder engine has been traded for a deeper, rounder rumble that sounds far more like a V4.<br />
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My mouth's drier than Jeremy Clarkson's wit, my brain's bulging with sensory overload and Australia's Eastern Creek race track is a constant blur of colour. Blue grandstands, a grey pit wall and yellow braking markers morph into a swirl of information that I'm struggling to separate. Concentrate. Breathe. I knock back two gears and, using all my courage, tip full pelt into turn one. I'm drunk on the speed; addicted to the thrill and I don't want to go home.<br />
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It's all very well, plying us mere mortals with endless power. But what's the point if you can't use it. 182 raging stallions may sound impressive, but if you're riding them bareback, with no reins and no control, you're just a passenger. Where's the fun in that?<br />
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So Yamaha went back to the drawing board, with the help of the living legend Valentino Rossi, to find a way to harness the bike's potential. And it comes in the form of a new crossplane crankshaft and its unequal firing order, the technical ins and outs of which amount to one simple goal; more rider control.<br />
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Sportier and more compact riding position<br />
The normal combustion and rotational forces inside an engine can create a blurred or confused feeling of what's really happening at the rear wheel and a rider can easily misjudge the level of traction that's available. That can hurt - take my word for it.<br />
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The new crankshaft configuration eliminates these contradicting forces, giving the rider a more direct and precise feel. It's rather like a TV aerial that's weeded out all the fuzz to create a crystal-clear picture. If you know what's happening at the rear, you know how soon and how far you can open the throttle, especially in the corners. And that's the bit we all love.<br />
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With a smoother, more consistent delivery of torque and a more direct relationship between the power and the rider's right hand, it stands to reason that Yamaha would have to revise the rest of the bike to suit. So the chassis is less rigid than before to allow for more flex under acceleration. The wheelbase has been shortened by 5mm to encourage a nimble attitude and the engine is mounted at a steeper angle in the frame to help centralise the bike's mass. The riding position's now more compact and sportier, the brakes are only slightly revised, but these alterations, together with a few others, are intended to ensure the 2009 R1 is the best handling yet. It's a totally new generation of bike.<br />
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Throttle response is immediate<br />
The changes are indeed noticeable. My first two sessions on track were on standard suspension settings. The front forks are completely new with compression adjustment on the left side and rebound on the right, the simplicity of which offers more precise adjustment.<br />
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The 998cc engine sounds and feels similar to a VFR's V4 engine at lower revs (and the back end looks like one too) but it behaves far more like an in-line four further up the rev range. The throttle response is immediate, it's not snatchy, but it is instantaneous to the extent that you'd probably have to be extra smooth on wet roads. However, there are three different electronic throttle mappings to choose from at the flick of a switch.<br />
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Interestingly, the standard setting is actually the most rewarding; the power is strong without being overly violent. If you want pure aggression, opt for mode A and brace yourself because it's truly, utterly bonkers, and mode B is gentler, but by no means castrated. There's also a totally pointless throttle indicator on the very comprehensive dash which now also includes a gear indicator. How, or indeed why, Yamaha expects you to look at an instrumental display to see how far you've opened the throttle while you're riding is anyone's guess. Your right hand tells you that, your speed tells you that and the stupid grin plastered across your face tells you that.<br />
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To sum up...<br />
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With the combination of standard tyres (we used Michelin Pilot Power) standard suspension settings and 24 degrees in the Aussie shade, the bike was fun, but surprisingly easy to provoke on the standard throttle mode and on mode A ... forget about it! I stuck it on mode B and left it there until Yamaha wheeled out the sticky stuff and tweaked the bike for track settings.<br />
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I don't mind admitting that initially, the bike felt more intimidating with the new suspension changes. Although it was now more planted at the rear, the front became a tad more nervous and mini headshakes became quite a regular occurrence, especially accelerating out of a corner.<br />
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But once I'd given myself a talking to and taken full command, I began to settle into a rhythm. The R1 is no Fireblade, let's get that straight. It doesn't have quite the telepathic, light agility that I'd anticipated, despite being unquestionably special and very steady once it's on its side. It's true, you do develop a level of trust and confidence in the bike that's rewarding and encouraging, it just took a little longer than I'd expected to find it.<br />
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While I'm undoubtedly impressed with this new evolution of R1, I can't help but wonder how it will fare on a group test alongside the other in-line fours, V-twins and Aprilia's new V4. A minor lapse in concentration on track had me exiting the uphill turn seven one gear too high and the lack of drive under 8,000rpm was noticeable. That said, get it right and the bike can sing sweeter than a pre-pubescent Charlotte Church. Only time and a comparative te= t will tell if it'll be just as successful.<br />
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FACTS AT A GLANCE<br />
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<b>Model: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Yamaha R1 $9,999</b></span></b><br />
<b>Engine: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">in-line four of 998cc, producing 180hbp at 12,500rpm and 84.87 ft lb at 10,000rpm</span></b><br />
<b>Transmission:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">chain drive through six-speed gearbox</span></b><br />
<b>Wet weight (including oil and fuel): <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">206 kg</span></b><br />
<b>Seat height: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">835mm</span></b><br />
<b>Fuel capacity: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">18 litres</span></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-493347450638847180?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-67323911610390738432010-04-27T19:54:00.000-07:002010-04-27T19:54:11.206-07:002010-04-27T19:54:11.206-07:00Top 10: superbikes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eijqeCFMI/AAAAAAAAAU4/6Ef3u285h4w/s1600/pic+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eijqeCFMI/AAAAAAAAAU4/6Ef3u285h4w/s400/pic+001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<b>The British Superbike Championship features some of the closest, most exciting racing you'll see anywhere in the world.</b><br />
<b>Machines which can do 0-100mph in around two seconds and reach almost 200mph while battling elbow to elbow - no wonder crowds of up to 60,000 pack in to see the action.</b><br />
<b>But what really makes fans connect with the racing is that the bikes on track are modified versions of what you can buy in the showroom and ride on the road.</b><br />
<b>The fat bloke wobbling around on his Ducati 1098 gets some reflected glory from the fact that Shane Byrne breaks the lap record at Brands Hatch on the same machine.</b><br />
<b>And we British love our sports bikes with a passion. Every year these 180bhp monsters, dripping with carbon fibre and expensive rare-metal alloys top the sales charts, but which is the best superbike? Here's our choice.</b><br />
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1. <b>Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade</b><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehFEjj1KI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/6hZ3wcdZ6E4/s1600/Honda+CBR1000RR+Fireblade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehFEjj1KI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/6hZ3wcdZ6E4/s320/Honda+CBR1000RR+Fireblade.jpg" width="320" /></a>What more can be said about the Fireblade that hasn't been said a thousand times. More than any other machine the 'blade defines the term superbike. Since 1992 it has been the benchmark for others to meet.<br />
It epitomises state-of-the-art performance in a package that can feel civilised on the road and brutally cutting edge on the race track. New for 2008, the latest model's daring looks have divided opinion. One thing the critic's aren't arguing about though is its performance and after 16 years it's still as breathtaking as ever.<br />
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2. <b>Ducati 1098</b><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehQrnUJxI/AAAAAAAAAUU/_OmSET8vIA8/s1600/Ducati+1098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehQrnUJxI/AAAAAAAAAUU/_OmSET8vIA8/s320/Ducati+1098.jpg" width="320" /></a>No other manufacturer has enjoyed as much success in superbike racing as Ducati. The Bologna factory has even provided us with three British world champions - Carl Fogarty, Neil Hodgson and James Toseland.<br />
The new 1098 has not been without its controversy - many rival manufacturers are unhappy it has a 200cc advantage, introduced to allow twin-cylinder machines, which don't rev as high, to compete with the fours. The 1098 picks up where the 916 left off; gorgeous to look at and a thumping mid-range.<br />
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3. <b>Suzuki GSX-R1000</b><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehaEewL8I/AAAAAAAAAUY/zDq4gEyF1K0/s1600/Suzuki+GSX-R1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehaEewL8I/AAAAAAAAAUY/zDq4gEyF1K0/s320/Suzuki+GSX-R1000.jpg" width="320" /></a>More than any other maker, Suzuki has brought the superbike to the masses and its sports bikes top the sales charts seemingly at will. The GSX-R1000 is one of the most powerful, but also one of the cheapest.<br />
The Gixxer, as it's known, is no bargain basement duffer, in fact Troy Corser proved just how quick the GSX-R1000 can be when he claimed the World Superbike crown in 2005. Go out for a ride on any sunny day and you're guaranteed to be overtaken by at least 10 GSX-R1000s - so if you're happy to blend into the crowd, the Gixxer is probably best superbike in the world.<br />
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4. <b>Yamaha R1</b><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehkl_uKQI/AAAAAAAAAUc/mWjfUKgEFoo/s1600/Yamaha+R1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehkl_uKQI/AAAAAAAAAUc/mWjfUKgEFoo/s320/Yamaha+R1.jpg" width="320" /></a>The fifth generation of the R1 now boasts more technology than Currys. The fly-by-wire throttle means wherever you are in the rev range you're guaranteed smooth and linear power delivery.<br />
The R1 is also surprisingly comfortable to ride, unlike some other superbikes there's less weight on the wrists and your legs feel less cramped. However, in the ultra-competitive world of superbikes it would seem Honda's Fireblade has just edged its (somewhat squashed) nose in front and it's up to Yamaha to catch up.<br />
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5. <b>Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja</b><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehs-GjywI/AAAAAAAAAUg/ybS4g14XgLM/s1600/Kawasaki+ZX-10R+Ninja.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9ehs-GjywI/AAAAAAAAAUg/ybS4g14XgLM/s320/Kawasaki+ZX-10R+Ninja.jpg" width="320" /></a>Kawasaki has always enjoyed its brutish reputation in the sports bike market. Next to the finesse and over-engineering of Honda comes Kawasaki's savage power and explosive delivery. This is no-holds-barred performance and the rider can just hang on and suffer.<br />
But with 175bhp propelling you forward, all thoughts of discomfort will jump out of the window as the adrenaline kicks in. Without a major revision since 2006, the ZX-10R is, in the fast moving current of superbike development, a bit long in the tooth and it's soon going to be time for Kawasaki to unleash its next generation Ninja.<br />
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6. <b>KTM RC8</b><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eh2EEGnBI/AAAAAAAAAUk/mMTDJUXdh4w/s1600/KTM+RC8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eh2EEGnBI/AAAAAAAAAUk/mMTDJUXdh4w/s320/KTM+RC8.jpg" width="320" /></a>The newest superbike contender thinks the future is orange. When we rode the RC8 last month at its world launch at Spain's Ascari circuit we described it as: "a very mean pussycat" - gentle when you wanted, but able to spit and snarl with the best.<br />
The styling is going to divide opinions; described as 'like looking at a superbike through a cracked mirror'. But it's on the track that matters and the RC8 is making its race debut in the World Superstock Championship, possibly heading to superbike racing in 2009. KTM has a proud competition history, so its entry into production road racing will cause quite a stir.<br />
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7. <b>MV Agusta F4 1000R</b><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eh-OxlITI/AAAAAAAAAUo/JwrymT0KN5k/s1600/MV+Agusta+F4+1000R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eh-OxlITI/AAAAAAAAAUo/JwrymT0KN5k/s320/MV+Agusta+F4+1000R.jpg" width="320" /></a>The F4, penned by legendary bike designer Massimo Tamburini, is the very pinnacle of what a great Italian sports bike should be: it's beautiful, focused and depressingly expensive. It just loves to be photographed and you can't take a bad picture of it.<br />
But the F4 isn't all beauty and no brawn, this is a tyre-shredding superstock race winner at heart and faster than most mortal riders would dare go. Top of the range components, a highly tuned in-line four and a chassis capable of delivering the sharpest possible handling combine to make the F4 1000R one of the most desirable bikes on the planet.<br />
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8. <b>Aprilia RSV1000R Mille</b><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eiGOHogpI/AAAAAAAAAUs/GEwWk9-tk3E/s1600/Aprilia+RSV1000R+Mille.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eiGOHogpI/AAAAAAAAAUs/GEwWk9-tk3E/s320/Aprilia+RSV1000R+Mille.jpg" width="320" /></a>Aprilia had never made a superbike until it turned its hand to the RSV Mille and if this is the fruit of its first labour then it makes you wonder just how good its V4 superbike will be when it's unveiled later this year.<br />
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The RSV Mille utilises a punchy Rotax V-twin and brings Italian exotica to the mainstream, tempting a few would be Ducati owners away from the red-side. If the standard bike is just too soggy for you (which I very much doubt) then an ultra-trick RSV-R Factory version is available with the highest spec racing components - naturally, a higher spec credit card is also required.<br />
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9.<b> BMW HP Sport</b><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eiSL3Ow3I/AAAAAAAAAUw/t0tYzt41J2U/s1600/BMW+HP+Sport.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eiSL3Ow3I/AAAAAAAAAUw/t0tYzt41J2U/s320/BMW+HP+Sport.jpg" width="320" /></a>This is a bit of a departure from sensible, old BMW. For so long BMW has only dipped a toe in the sports bike market but now it's only gone and launched a full-on carbon factory racer. Just how BMW has squeezed nearly 130bhp from its air-cooled flat twin is almost more stunning than the bike's class winning victory at the Le Mans endurance race first time out.<br />
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Light and flickable with bags of torque, whatever this superbike loses on sheer top end it will make up for in its usability - however, don't lean too far or you'll scuff those carbon tipped cylinder heads.<br />
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10. <b>Buell 1125R</b><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eibVG1YsI/AAAAAAAAAU0/gzWKgXm2e9U/s1600/Buell+1125R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S9eibVG1YsI/AAAAAAAAAU0/gzWKgXm2e9U/s320/Buell+1125R.jpg" width="320" /></a>The 1125R had a rocky start when the original bikes, plagued with fuelling glitches and other faults, were withdrawn and tweaked. Now, with the problems ironed out, we have America's first real superbike in all its glory.<br />
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It's been a controversial move by Erik Buell, not least because he ditched Harley-Davidson's air-cooled, 45-degree lumps in favour of an Austrian Rotax liquid-cooled monster of an engine. If you want something a little bit different from an inline-four Japanese rocket (and for a reasonable price) then the Buell 1125R is a worthy contender.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-6732391161039073843?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-58449329715347462212010-04-16T04:24:00.000-07:002010-04-16T04:24:00.623-07:002010-04-16T04:24:00.623-07:00BMW S1000RR (2010 onwards)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8WmLe1RJxI/AAAAAAAAAT0/billF-G5Ggw/s1600/73231FD3F3EB2A692FC133167CE2C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8WmLe1RJxI/AAAAAAAAAT0/billF-G5Ggw/s640/73231FD3F3EB2A692FC133167CE2C.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Can the Germans really produce a superbike capable of rivalling the Japanese and Italians at the first attempt? It appears about as probable as me beating Valentino Rossi to the chequered flag.<br />
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But I have to say, after riding BMW's new S1000RR; the bike is more than just impressive; it really could be a future champion.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8Wmb6S27ZI/AAAAAAAAAT4/8C1aFM6UsL8/s1600/002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8Wmb6S27ZI/AAAAAAAAAT4/8C1aFM6UsL8/s320/002.jpg" width="320" /></a>Slip streaming another rider; I dive into Portimao's last right-hander high in third gear, skimming the apex with my knee. I whack the throttle open as the rider in front traces a fat black line on the asphalt. I'm probably laying equally impressive darkies but as he insists on keeping the throttle to the stop, I follow his example without question. Of course I'd normally exercise far more caution, but the S1000RR's traction control has boosted my confidence.<br />
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The gear-shift light blinks furiously, encouraging me to shift without shutting the throttle. I grab another gear; the optional HP quick shifter cuts the ignition for a fraction of a second and enables fourth to be engaged. I do my best to find shelter behind the small windscreen as the needle runs to the red zone like a madman. The front wheel lifts briefly to crest a small rise and when the front tyre reconnects to the tarmac, the steering damper tempers the flailing handlebars that threaten to flap wildly out of control.<br />
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Up to fifth and sixth, I dive into the madness. I force myself to keep the throttle to the stop for gear after gear as the horizon rushes towards me in a wall of speed that is almost too fast to register.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8WnZDplTcI/AAAAAAAAAT8/rRSI9Hnt_0k/s1600/BMW+S1000RR++003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8WnZDplTcI/AAAAAAAAAT8/rRSI9Hnt_0k/s320/BMW+S1000RR++003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Portimao's straight never seemed this short before, not on Ducati's 1198S or on KTM's RC8R. With the security of ABS brakes, I grab the anchors without hesitation, especially as in slick mode, the ABS won't be activated when the rear starts to step out. I shift down to third and stay late on the brakes to the apex. There's a light vibration in the front forks, but that doesn't prevent me from putting the S1000RR exactly where I want it. At this very moment, I feel convinced that this is the very best stock superbike currently available.<br />
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However, I wasn't a fan from the first encounter. A day earlier, I'd studied the S1000RR on display in the launch hotel in Portugal and was torn by the combination of innovative design at one side and a finish that leaves room for improvement on the other. The asymmetric fairing and headlight design has divided biking population; but in my opinion, it's not only brave, but stylish too.<br />
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However, there are a few incidentals that are less attractive. The windscreen has no less than eight visible bolts compared to the flush finish on Yamaha's R1, the seat lock is sunk into passenger seat rather than being housed underneath the rear unit, and the plastic additional parts on fuel tank look cheap.<br />
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If the S1000RR had shared the same price tag as Aprilia's RSV4 Factory or Ducati's 1198S this would be unacceptable. But at £10,950 for the basic model - and £12,235 for the Sports version with ABS and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) the standard bike's cost is comparable to Japanese superbikes. Admittedly, it is still far from cheap and it doesn't quite have the exquisite finish of a Fireblade but it does offer a more sensational ride.<br />
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For my first few laps on track, I select the most restrictive of the four electronically controlled ride options - Rain Mode, where the ABS and traction control have the most sensitive settings and power is limited to 150bhp. Unlike the RSV4 Factory, the S1000RR doesn't feel like it's been brutally castrated but more 'pinched' instead. Power build up is extremely linear and useable and, after three measured laps to scrub in the tyres and dust off my track knowledge, I'm beginning to feel frustrated. The bike feels as though someone has tied an elastic band to the sub-frame and anchored it to the ground.<br />
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Still in Rain Mode, I crank the S1000RR over on Portimao's bone-dry track and confidently add more throttle. There's no need to stop to activate a different mode, just press a button, pull the clutch in and shut the throttle to activate the system. Sport Mode is essentially full power with a slightly less restrictive safety net. It's designed for sporty road use, which on track translates into traction control that's activated way before I'm on my own limit. Although the throttle response is still direct and without hesitation or delay, the power delivery is measured and progressive until you reach the throttle's half way point. Past that, it's ballistic.<br />
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On the straight the 192 sleeping stallions stampede towards the horizon with a breathtaking force that feels similar to Suzuki's GSX-R 1000 K5. Unfortunately the rear suspension, just like the old Gixxer, also appears to lack adequate damping force. As a result, the S1000RR feels unstable over bumps and is reluctant to maintain its line. For the next session, I make one simple adjustment by switching to Race Mode and I'm instantly rewarded with a performance that clearly belongs to a 1000cc superbike.<br />
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Experienced track day addicts are unlikely to find the traction control restrictive on this setting, but you will be comforted by the little jerks which indicate the system is quietly preventing the rear from stepping sideways. However, after another 20 minutes in the saddle, I've got forearm pump that would put Popeye to shame - and indication how hard I'm trying.<br />
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After a short break, I'm back on track in Slick Mode and it all makes perfect sense. Although the S1000RR isn't as agile as the Fireblade, it is extremely precise and stable on the brakes. I follow another rider who has disengaged his traction control and I'm instantly aware of how the electronics are holding back my bike's acceleration in some areas. But in the circuit's more technical sections, I gain ground due to the freedom and confidence the traction control offers me.<br />
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For the last session I ride with the traction control turned off and allow the bike to show me its true, brilliant potential as the Metzler semi-slick rear tyre flirts with the limit of grip. This is BMW first attempt at producing a really competitive superbike and they've hit the nail head on. It's not only cracking good fun; it's easily capable of holding its own in a group test and it is even more likely to be crowned champion.<br />
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Facts at a glance<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><br />
<b>Model</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>BMW S1000RR £10,950<br />
(£12,235 with ABS and traction control)<br />
<b>Engine</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>liquid-cooled in-line four of 999cc<br />
mounted across the frame, producing<br />
192hp at 13,000rpm at 83 lb ft at 9,750rpm<br />
<b>Transmission</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>chain drive through six-speed gearbox<br />
<b>Weight</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>204kg (dry weight 183kg)<br />
<b>Seat height</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>820mm<br />
<b>Fuel capacity</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>17.5 litres<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-5844932971534746221?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-6714132453562904602010-04-15T10:57:00.000-07:002010-04-15T10:57:00.170-07:002010-04-15T10:57:00.170-07:00Yamaha v-max<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8INvuHCv9I/AAAAAAAAASA/SSkn-LMyX6g/s1600/yamaha+v-max.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8INvuHCv9I/AAAAAAAAASA/SSkn-LMyX6g/s400/yamaha+v-max.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The sudden explosion of power as you wind the throttle back can only be likened to those fairground catapults that turn you into a human projectile. The rear's fat, the wheelbase is long and the bike carries its centre of gravity lower than a snake. Even with 123 ft lb of torque, you're likely to see a Wigan lift the Premiership title before you'll see the front wheel rise.<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8INwqkIzpI/AAAAAAAAASE/2xOPIM8C8dM/s1600/yamaha+v-max001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8INwqkIzpI/AAAAAAAAASE/2xOPIM8C8dM/s400/yamaha+v-max001.jpg" width="400" /></a>It's all about laying the power down with a knock-out rip of a punch. The engine's an all new 1679cc V4 with that massive torque punch and 197bhp at 9,000rpm. That's a lot of power - the same as Ducati's £42,000 Desmosedici RR - so expect the rubber to suck in cat's-eyes and spit them out behind like bitter lemon pips. You're also likely to need a couple of new rear tyres every year.<br />
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Nothing feels quite like this; it's ludicrous, hilarious ... and expensive. But let's pretend for a moment that you do have a spare sixteen grand burning a hole in your pocket, and that you do want a head-turning beast of a bike to administer your weekend shot of adrenalin, or make you laugh until your cheeks hurt, or massage your ego. If that's the case, the VMAX has been built especially for you.<br />
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Let's not pretend that the bike will carve through the countryside quite as successfully as it does a straight line. However, it is fairly capable, and more so than you'd expect given its sheer size. For slow speed work - even U-turns - the bike feels steady and the steering lock is fairly good.<br />
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It's ludicrous, hilarious... and expensive...<br />
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At a faster pace, you'll need to take command of the wide bars, work with the bike's natural balance and the VMAX will happily fall through bends, although keeping it leant over on rough surfaces at speed (which you will be) challenges the bike's suspension.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8INyk2-dMI/AAAAAAAAASM/a_bayRrEyvY/s1600/yamaha+v-max003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8INyk2-dMI/AAAAAAAAASM/a_bayRrEyvY/s400/yamaha+v-max003.jpg" width="400" /></a>I hit a rut several times and felt my rear lose contact with the bike's. The obvious solution would be to slow down. But somehow that's never the most attractive course of action. So I hooked my knees under the 15-litre tank's protruding lips (the capacity of which suggests this bike's more suited to short, adrenalin packed mini trips than longer adventures) and took a more authoritative stance. If you can avoid pot holes and bumps, the bike handles well enough to explore the ample ground clearance before charging full steam ahead once more.<br />
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Speed - there I go again. Perhaps it would be best to join a 'run-what-you-brung' club because I can't see how on earth you could own a bike like this and not let it off the leash once in a while. The top speed's capped at 137mph, but you'll still get through a quarter-mile run with your head held high. Not only is it fast in a straight line, it's steady too and even waggling the bars does little to unsettle it.<br />
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At sometime, you may want to slow down, or dare I suggest, stop pummelling your internal organs. Thankfully the anchors do a respectable job of hauling the 310kg motorized monster to a standstill.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-671413245356290460?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-625180478252186402010-04-14T10:49:00.000-07:002010-04-14T10:49:00.668-07:002010-04-14T10:49:00.668-07:00Ridden Voxan Street Scrambler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IL2lEzYmI/AAAAAAAAARw/OYSXCEJxQy4/s1600/Ridden+Voxan+Street+Scrambler001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IL2lEzYmI/AAAAAAAAARw/OYSXCEJxQy4/s400/Ridden+Voxan+Street+Scrambler001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>France has so much to offer - steady on chaps, we're not talking about Carla Bruni.<br />
One of my favourite things about France is its splendid roads - often through fine scenery, connecting historic towns and far less congested than here in Britain.<br />
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What a shame they don't have a French motorcycle to ride on them. But wait, you may not have heard of it, but there is a French bike and guess what - it's just as quirky as you'd expect from our friends across the Channel.<br />
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Voxan was established back in 1995 in Issoire in France and whilst their first prototype was released two years later, it wasn't until 1999 and beyond that their Roadster, Café Racer and Scrambler models were in the showrooms, with the Street Scrambler appearing in 2003.<br />
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Classic cool<br />
Its styling is timeless and classic. There's a distinctly classy air about the bike which is perhaps why they haven't messed with the design in the five years of its existence. Next to rivals like the Benelli TNT Café Racer or Moto Morini's Corsaro Veloce 1200, the Street Scrambler looks petite and unfussy.<br />
And to ride, it feels like a chopper in comparison. The seat's soft and low and you feel as though you've slipped inside the bike rather than sitting on it. As a result, the flat handlebars feel strangely high.<br />
The instrument display consists of two circular dials which are perched above the bike's headlight. Both the rev counter and speedo have an old fashioned look about them and yet the design suits the bike perfectly. Dual slim exhaust pipes are stacked on top of each other to one side, just below seat height.<br />
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And although there's a real elegance about them, they emit a sound not dissimilar to a Harley-Davidson with full Screaming Eagle kit. All Voxan motorcycles are powered by the same 996cc, 72-degree V-twin engine.<br />
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<b>French Harley</b><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IL3gFTdyI/AAAAAAAAAR0/pACegfv8rMw/s1600/Ridden+Voxan+Street+Scrambler(french+harley).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IL3gFTdyI/AAAAAAAAAR0/pACegfv8rMw/s400/Ridden+Voxan+Street+Scrambler(french+harley).jpg" width="400" /></a>It is very much in the Harley mould - there's a certain degree of mechanical noise and obvious vibrations, enough to tickle your fingers, shudder the mirrors and encourage you to keep the revs nice and low. Tingling extremities weren't the only reason I kept the needle below 7,000rpm though.<br />
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Despite the red-line being at an indicated 9,500rpm, the bike insisted on spluttering way before that, and never at the same place in the rev range. I'd just executed a swift exchange of ticket and Euros, together with my very best smattering of French at the toll booth and had nailed the throttle.<br />
I'd been keeping my focus firmly on the road ahead until the power delivery suddenly felt stifled. Red line, I thought, but glanced down to see the needle swaying at 7K. It seemed odd, but I shifted up and tucked in.<br />
Another splutter: this time at 8K, as if to confirm the bike's individuality and unpredictability. This was clearly a random fault on this particular bike. It's the first I've ever ridden, so I can't give any direct experience of reliability or other mechanical quirks. For everyday pottering and gentle playing, the Voxan Street Scrambler has much to offer.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IL4S71NyI/AAAAAAAAAR4/Il5SvaLiIUc/s1600/Ridden+Voxan+Street+Scrambler(galic+ease).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IL4S71NyI/AAAAAAAAAR4/Il5SvaLiIUc/s400/Ridden+Voxan+Street+Scrambler(galic+ease).jpg" width="400" /></a><b>Gallic ease</b><br />
It's very easy to ride and the torquey engine favours a lazy attitude towards the six-speed gearbox. The brakes do manage to bring 190kg of bike to a complete standstill, but they're not sports bike sharp in doing do and feel as soft as the bike's suspension.<br />
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Push on and the Street Scrambler wastes no time in reminding you of its restricted ground clearance, amongst other limitations. I was still steaming ahead on the same stunning three lane ribbon through southern France when I became acutely aware of the bike's handlebars swaying under the pressure of both the ride and the strong side-winds.<br />
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The movement didn't appear to show any signs of slowing, and oddly enough, neither did I! As I continued my constant (and healthy) pace into the fast right-hand sweeper, the side-to-side motion of my arms progressed into a gentle but very definite rotational twisting throughout the bike's steel twin-spar chassis.<br />
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Needless to say I backed off and silently apologised to my French friend. I felt inconsiderate and over demanding, like I'd just dragged my 90-year-old nan to an all-night rave.<br />
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<b>Verdict</b><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IL52KscdI/AAAAAAAAAR8/cwTO4tSSmzM/s1600/Ridden+Voxan+Street+Scrambler(verdict).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IL52KscdI/AAAAAAAAAR8/cwTO4tSSmzM/s400/Ridden+Voxan+Street+Scrambler(verdict).jpg" width="400" /></a>This bike's strengths are very much in the sporty cruiser mode - perhaps I've invented a new class there - it handles better than a Harley, but not as well as a Ducati Monster. There is a handful of UK dealers and the rarity value is currently part of the attraction.<br />
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People tempted to buy one will do so for its character and individuality - it's for posing, not track days. I found it good fun, a likeable bike as long as it's in a relaxed environment. And no-one wants to live life in the fast lane forever, do they?<br />
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<b>Need to know</b><br />
<b>Engine :<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">666cc V-twin</span></b><br />
<b>Power :<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">100bhp@8,000rpm</span></b><br />
<b>Torque :<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">68.6lb/ft@6,500rpm</span></b><br />
<b>Top speed (mph);<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">n/a</span></b><br />
<b>Transmission: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">six-speed, chain drive</span></b><br />
<b>Weight (kg): <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">190</span></b><br />
<b>Seat height (mm</b>): 810<br />
<b>Fuel tank (litres): <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">14.5</span></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-62518047825218640?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com046.227638 2.213749tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-20517946433287656152010-04-13T10:43:00.000-07:002010-04-13T10:43:00.736-07:002010-04-13T10:43:00.736-07:00KTM 990 Adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IKc0acHWI/AAAAAAAAARc/DzpF4-iEjZ4/s1600/KTM+990+Adventure001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IKc0acHWI/AAAAAAAAARc/DzpF4-iEjZ4/s400/KTM+990+Adventure001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This machine is up against the German's R1200GS in the adventure-sports arena but where there's a clear winner and loser in most competitions, in this instance, both manufactures are worthy champions for different reasons.<br />
The KTM has one distinct advantage - its heart; and I don't just mean the 999cc V-twin engine which now has an improved power delivery and a few extra horses, but the sporty soul of the bike.<br />
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KTM throttles can feel snatchy, they react instantly to the slightest input and sometimes, it can feel annoying. I began to associate that feeling with the colour orange like a Pavlov dog and bells until now. Although there's a hint of the familiar throttle response in the latest model, it feels immediate rather than snatchy. There's a subtle difference; and it's a good one.<br />
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It's rather like the increase in power. Nine brake horsepower isn't going to set the world on fire, but the KTM smoulders with intent anyway. Indeed, the extra power is barely noticeable on an engine that's like Marylyn Monroe - on paper the vital statistics look pretty good enough, but in reality they're amazing! Whack the throttle wide open and marvel at how KTM has made 105 ordinary horsepower feel like stampeding stallions. It's what the company stands for, it's what we ride for, it's orange-tipped fun, it's at its core; its heart.<br />
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In a straight line, to the south of France and back, nothing can top BMW's GS if adventure sports bikes are your thing. But for a shorter trip, the KTM is more than capable of holding a three-figure steady speed in relative comfort. The small screen does well to shield you from the elements and the hand guards deflect the blast from your knuckles. The seat, like the ride, isn't as plush as a BMW but then you'd have to shove an engine in an armchair to match that.<br />
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Take the KTM to the twisties and it will dart through the countryside like a fly on acid, flitting from side to side and dashing at bends. That's where it really comes into its own. The more corners I attacked, the more I wished I'd left my Gore-Tex pants at home and donned some knee sliders.<br />
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In a straight line, to the south of France and back, nothing can top BMW's GS if adventure sports bikes are your thing. But for a shorter trip, the KTM is more than capable of holding a three-figure steady speed in relative comfort. The small screen does well to shield you from the elements and the hand guards deflect the blast from your knuckles. The seat, like the ride, isn't as plush as a BMW but then you'd have to shove an engine in an armchair to match that.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IKznq6apI/AAAAAAAAARo/zni6J8jxYz8/s1600/KTM+990+Adventure004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IKznq6apI/AAAAAAAAARo/zni6J8jxYz8/s400/KTM+990+Adventure004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Take the KTM to the twisties and it will dart through the countryside like a fly on acid, flitting from side to side and dashing at bends. That's where it really comes into its own. The more corners I attacked, the more I wished I'd left my Gore-Tex pants at home and donned some knee sliders.<br />
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With a name like Adventure, KTM doesn't necessarily expect you to stick to the tarmac. I did, and so I left the ABS (now standard) fully activated. However, dirt busters take note; you can deactivate it with a touch of a button. Fierce brakes are as appropriate off-road as a stripper at a church wedding.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IK052W5xI/AAAAAAAAARs/QurV72obltc/s1600/KTM+990+Adventure005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IK052W5xI/AAAAAAAAARs/QurV72obltc/s400/KTM+990+Adventure005.jpg" width="400" /></a>In the event of a dust-up, KTM has integrated protectors in the side panelling, but prevention's better than cure, so the brakes are far from harsh in the first place. Hence it's the only thing I questioned during my road ride. The Brembos do their job in the same way as some folk leave the office at 5pm and not a minute later, no matter what needs doing. They work and the standard is ok. But that's all.<br />
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Other changes include a lockable glove compartment, and a new dash to mimic the SMT's (Supermoto Traveller) which is another brilliant orange bike.<br />
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<b>Model:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>KTM 990 Adventure, £10,895<br />
<b>Engine;</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>liquid-cooled V-twin of 999cc, producing<br />
105hp at 8,250rpm and 74lb ft @ 7,750rpm<br />
<b>Transmission:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>chain drive through six-speed gearbox<br />
<b>Dry weight:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>209kg<br />
<b>Seat height:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>860mm<br />
<b>Fuel capacity:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>19.5 litres<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-2051794643328765615?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com038.27268853598097 -103.0078125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-31578746689852867622010-04-12T10:38:00.000-07:002010-04-12T10:38:00.176-07:002010-04-12T10:38:00.176-07:00Ducati's 1198S<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJQYMW1QI/AAAAAAAAARE/MUqfCjmtF_0/s1600/ducati%201198s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJQYMW1QI/AAAAAAAAARE/MUqfCjmtF_0/s400/ducati%201198s.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Ducati's 1198S is something of an animal, especially in comparison to its predecessor, the equally stunning, but less potent 1098. Ducati's superbikes always look so intimidating and serious. Perhaps it's the deep red paint that highlights the athletic bodywork. Perhaps it's the legendary badge that has graced the top step of MotoGP and World Superbike podiums alike.<br />
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Or perhaps it's just the thought of straddling all those thoroughbred stallions in a focused racing crouch and wondering if I've really got the guts and skill to stick the throttle on the stop. Can I trust myself not to get carried away with £14,950 of Italian magnificence? Or can I trust the new traction control system?<br />
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Power and performance<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJR9zLajI/AAAAAAAAARI/iflxFr4BQ4A/s1600/ducati+1198s001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJR9zLajI/AAAAAAAAARI/iflxFr4BQ4A/s400/ducati+1198s001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The 1198S, as its name suggests, has a 100cc capacity hike, which has resulted in an increased power output of 10bhp to 170bhp at 9,750rpm. Wind the throttle back and the 1198S is capable of rendering you utterly speechless. It fires you forwards like a human cannonball with a rush of power that batters your senses.<br />
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The power that surges from the two beefy cylinders is utterly predictable. It's linear and precise, running hard until it hits the 10,500rpm redline, unless you slide up another gear and renew the charge. A track you know and pace you're comfortable with suddenly seems like a distant memory as corners fill your vision with alarming speed. Braking markers fly past as your throttle hand falls for the Italian's spell and sticks the ride on fast forward.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJSlDztvI/AAAAAAAAARM/KHBtBOc-4z4/s1600/ducati+1198s002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJSlDztvI/AAAAAAAAARM/KHBtBOc-4z4/s400/ducati+1198s002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Such explosive power needs to be harnessed in a way that will encourage you to exploit the bike's potential ... or at least try to. The lighter S version is a higher-spec model than the standard 1198, with extras like GP replica seven-spoke forged wheels and fully adjustable Ohlins as opposed to the base model's Showa suspension. Not to mention the traction control ...<br />
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Overcooking corners can be easily rectified by leaning the bike outside your comfort zone. Its high-speed stability is as impressive as its eagerness to turn sharply or correct a wayward line. And despite feeling initially cautious, it soon became apparent that the bike responds best to a firm hand and a confident rider. That said there's also a kindness to its nature that guides you through mistakes, rolling through turns as if your excessive speed is just a number.<br />
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Ride and handling<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJTUUVWkI/AAAAAAAAARQ/2ZPtNe5XqEk/s1600/ducati+1198s003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJTUUVWkI/AAAAAAAAARQ/2ZPtNe5XqEk/s400/ducati+1198s003.jpg" width="400" /></a>Did I mention traction control yet? The R version was equipped with DTC, Ducati Traction Control and I loved the idea of having a safety net against my clumsy throttle hand. But it worked by retarding the ignition before eventually cutting the spark, instead of the fuel supply, and the technology was suitable only for use in conjunction with a non-cat race exhaust.<br />
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The 1198S also benefits from having DTC as standard but because its system works by interrupting the fuel injection when the level of grip is compromised, it's safe to use with road-legal catalytic exhausts and the standard ECU. It also has DDA, Ducati Data Analyser (a nice toy) which records the performance of you and the bike which you can download and produce later as evidence during the inevitable pub banter.<br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJUO1Ml2I/AAAAAAAAARU/1xhlV4DBR48/s1600/ducati+1198s004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJUO1Ml2I/AAAAAAAAARU/1xhlV4DBR48/s400/ducati+1198s004.jpg" width="400" /></a>There are eight different settings on the traction control system and the higher the digit displayed on the MotoGP-styled dash, the more secure the safety net. Here's where the trust comes in. The trouble with safety nets is that you can't always see them. Try standing 40ft in the air and jumping onto a black net, suspended above black carpet, in dimmed light ... in Lycra.<br />
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I've done it and it's not pleasant. So it's little surprise that I selected level eight on my first track session at Pau Arnos in France, to build my confidence in the system. I needn't have bothered. It's so effective you can snatch the throttle back, with a healthy degree of lean, with zero risk of orbit-launch. A row of red lights flash on the dash to show the system has been activated and it continues to serve and protect until the appropriate traction is resumed. Rumour is that it's nigh on impossible to highside above level three. Level four it is then!<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJVJPQIxI/AAAAAAAAARY/0VbZxxO1vE0/s1600/ducati+1198s005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IJVJPQIxI/AAAAAAAAARY/0VbZxxO1vE0/s400/ducati+1198s005.jpg" width="400" /></a>More throttle, more acceleration, more fun. The bike lights up on the exits and takes the edge off the power without interrupting the flow of your riding. It's confidence inspiring and it flatters your riding, whatever level that may be.<br />
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The 1198S and I devoured an afternoon on track and I savoured every moment. The riding position is focused and firm, and ideal for these circumstances, although less so for the road. But the traction control system will suit both environments and most riders. Trust it.<br />
Verdict<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-3157874668985286762?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-82713064531873687682010-04-11T10:36:00.000-07:002010-04-11T10:36:36.397-07:002010-04-11T10:36:36.397-07:00Harley-Davidson's XR1200<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHNcDjWuI/AAAAAAAAAQs/aR8TyFBkiew/s1600/harley+devidson001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHNcDjWuI/AAAAAAAAAQs/aR8TyFBkiew/s400/harley+devidson001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Harley-Davidson's XR1200 was introduced to the European market last year and it had the sole intention of appealing to sportier riders, bikers who might otherwise overlook the iconic American brand. By building on its famous flat track racing heritage, Harley-Davidson produced a motorcycle with more athleticism and ground clearance than anything else it had in its range.<br />
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It impressed on many levels - the 1202cc V-twin stored its strength predominantly in the midrange, with a livelier buzz nestled close to the 7,000rpm red line. The stylish but sizeable 250kg mass was masked by the bike's fairly satisfying handling and the footpegs on our launch models were ground to a pointed slant as a result.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHOHQTHSI/AAAAAAAAAQw/DO1WobFpVNI/s1600/harley+devidson002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHOHQTHSI/AAAAAAAAAQw/DO1WobFpVNI/s400/harley+devidson002.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>However, there were a few subtleties that needed addressing. The footpegs inconveniently and consistently flicked upright whenever caught, instead of springing back to a useable position. It was a relatively minor but still very irritating detail and although the Showa suspension was clearly capable up to a point, with a bike so willing to be ridden, that point was reached too easily.<br />
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The new XR1200X (note the extra X) is less of a new model and more of an improvement over the original, an evolutionary step for the XR concept. The spring-loaded pegs now return to the correct position if kicked so there's no more sudden flailing of unanchored legs, and the suspension has been upgraded with fully adjustable 'sport-tuned' Showa rear twin shocks and inverted front forks.<br />
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A lick of dark denim paint blackens the engine casing, mudguards, forks and tail unit and the straight-shot pipes are bathed in the same moody shade. It's attractive, provided you like black. It has all the same style cues of the base model, but there's an aggressive edge to its appearance that makes it look solid, dependable and serious. The XR1200X is supposed to challenge Europe's other popular air-cooled twins, bikes like Ducati's Monster 1100 or BMW's R1200R. Are these changes enough to make it a competitive alternative?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHPGn7z1I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/fayfUNGw3lg/s1600/harley+devidson003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHPGn7z1I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/fayfUNGw3lg/s400/harley+devidson003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Every bike has its own unique sense of identity, in both performance and styling and compared to the sensible-looking German boxer, the XR1200X stands out like the cool kid in class. It oozes confidence and individuality. That is until you ride it back to back with the R1200R. Where the BMW is smooth and effortless in all respects, the Harley-Davidson can't help but feel agricultural. Admittedly, this is a character trait that appeals to many Harley-Davidson fans, and in isolation the XR1200X can provide a relatively impressive and rewarding ride. But knocking through the five-speed gearbox feels clumsy and laboured in comparison to the competition.<br />
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The 90bhp evolution engine remains untouched from last year's model, and in that respect, there are no surprises. The power delivery is predictable and linear, with a lazy rolling character that becomes more energetic higher up the rev range.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHPseXKTI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/soTW3dmnUW4/s1600/harley+devidson004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHPseXKTI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/soTW3dmnUW4/s400/harley+devidson004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Vibrations are present throughout, but they are by no means obtrusive and the bike shudders far less than the stumpy air-cooled Buells. Their short wheelbase design makes them agile and sometimes even twitchy under the weight of a heavy-handed rider. So it stands to reason that while the Harley-Davidson definitely requires more pressure on the handlebars to make it turn into a corner, it can also feel more planted as a result of its 2.2 metre length (100mm longer than the XR1200).<br />
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With the addition of fully adjustable suspension, it should be possible to find settings that suit your riding style and your expectations of the bike. On standard settings, the XR1200X proves it can handle the challenge of pleasing a European market. It needs to manhandled, you have to take charge and be decisive about attacking corners and the bike doesn't exactly fall into bends with over eagerness, but it does dive readily in when pushed.<br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHQfGRNoI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/IP2dfWW-HT0/s1600/harley+devidson005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHQfGRNoI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/IP2dfWW-HT0/s400/harley+devidson005.jpg" width="400" /></a>On the straights, the XR1200X is more than capable of sustaining healthy motorway speeds, and while the protection is obviously limited and far less than the BMW's it wouldn't become an issue until you've delved into license-losing territory. Of course, all Harley-Davidson's come with a truly comprehensive list of optional extras and the original bike had a variety of touring accessories.<br />
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Unfortunately, the XR1200X's tank is actually a gnat's whisker leaner (from 13.3 litres to 13.25 litres) and after just 109 miles, mine ran only on fumes and sheer determination to make it to the nearest garage, so touring paraphernalia seems a little ambitious. As does taking a pillion - the passenger seat is quite small and along with the absence of grab rails, the XR1200X is obviously designed with solo riders in mind.<br />
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While the small ribbed protection on the upper pipe should prevent your pillion from melting the soles of their boots on the exhaust, it may be a different story for your thighs. The heat radiating from the cylinder heads is pleasantly warming on winter rides but I wonder how cool the XR1200X will feel in the summer sun? It's worth noting too, that the bike I rode had obviously been standing in the rain at some point. It was already weathered, with two small patches of brown rust forming from the pools of water that had previously collected in the ends of both exhausts.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHRG0ZyyI/AAAAAAAAARA/hnIEtWuIPdk/s1600/harley+devidson006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_12t4kugQoz8/S8IHRG0ZyyI/AAAAAAAAARA/hnIEtWuIPdk/s400/harley+devidson006.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Whether the XR1200X is athletic enough for sports riders to make the switch from their naked roadsters or sports bikes remains to be seen. I don't think performance alone, however impressive "for a Harley-Davidson" will quite cut it. But when you buy a bike, it's usually an emotional decision; you're also buying into the brand and a lifestyle image. And that's never been truer than with Harley-Davidson.<br />
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<b>Model:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Harley-Davidson XR1200X, £9,170<br />
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<b>Engine:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Air-cooled V-twin of 1202cc, producing 90bhp<br />
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<b>Transmission:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Belt through five-speed gearbox<br />
<b>Dry weight:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>250kg<br />
<b>Seat height:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>795mm<br />
<b>Fuel capacity:</b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>13.25 litres<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-8271306453187368768?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-82143092349706917412010-03-31T20:35:00.000-07:002010-03-31T20:35:38.441-07:002010-03-31T20:35:38.441-07:00Big CC: 450bhp GSX-R1000 K7 Turbo Turbo specialists Big CC are it again and this time, they’re getting up to 450 horsepower from the K7 Suzuki GSX-R1000. According to Big CC, their turbo kit for the Gixxer is designed to produce between 230-450bhp. ‘At low boost levels, this bike is very rideable, with nice predictable power delivery. But engage the two-stage boost and it can wheelie in any gear at any speed,’ says the Big CC website. ‘Using a KMS secondary fuelling computer to control the mapping of various boost levels on enlarged secondary injectors, the kit comes with dump pipes but has optional full exhaust at extra cost as seen,’ it adds.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e6e6e6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"></span><br />
<h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="color: #c6dbb7; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;">Big CC: 450bhp GSX-R1000 K7 Turbo</h3><div class="post-header-line-1"></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339771527001840722" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1Yk13Vx3Ypc/Shqt6ZiwnFI/AAAAAAAABy8/rVBRe754B30/s320/DSC01034.JPG" style="display: block; height: 269px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 385px;" />Turbo specialists Big CC are it again and this time, they’re getting up to 450 horsepower from the K7 Suzuki GSX-R1000. According to Big CC, their turbo kit for the Gixxer is designed to produce between 230-450bhp. ‘At low boost levels, this bike is very rideable, with nice predictable power delivery.<br />
<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339771526425831458" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1Yk13Vx3Ypc/Shqt6XZbaCI/AAAAAAAABy0/lBcRbDwQfmI/s320/DSC01037.JPG" style="display: block; height: 260px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px; text-align: center; width: 378px;" />But engage the two-stage boost and it can wheelie in any gear at any speed,’ says the Big CC website. ‘Using a KMS secondary fuelling computer to control the mapping of various boost levels on enlarged secondary injectors, the kit comes with dump pipes but has optional full exhaust at extra cost as seen,’ it adds.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">We have 49cc/50cc/70cc/90cc/110cc/125cc/150cc/250cc/300cc etc dirt bikes and motorcycles with popular design and good quality. We can make dirt bikes/motorcycles according to buyers' requirements.</span></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-8079749038831848814?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-11677515096767775302010-02-17T11:00:00.000-08:002010-03-29T12:33:21.972-07:002010-03-29T12:33:21.972-07:00The Most Fancy 3D Concept Motorbikes<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, tahoma; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"></span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">People’s imagination has no limits and is up to many things, especially when the technology grows fast developing new trends and providing many opportunities for our life improvement.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Well, today we have compiled a list of the most fancy and impressive motorbikes concepts and designs modeled by different designers and engineers. You will see concept bikes with idealized and extraordinary design anatomy. Some of them may even hit the roads in the nearest future, but others belonging to the realms of fantasy express a common aptitude of never being created in reality.<br />
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Title: Swann Insurance Concept<br />
Author: Tim Cameron<br />
Location: Australia<br />
Software:</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/swann-insurance-concept.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-230" height="269" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/swann-insurance-concept.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="swann-insurance-concept" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">This superb concept motorbike is the best example of modern-day technology mixed with design and speed. It was designed by TCD (Tim Cameron Design), design company with over 20 year experience. Aside from supplying original concepts and 3D modelled vehicles, it also creates superb print-quality illustrations and graphics. TCD managed to prove itself as one of Australia’s leading motorcycle design consultants.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: Darklight<br />
Author: Adrian Baluta<br />
Location: Romania<br />
Software: Maya</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/darklight-by-adrian-baluta.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-231" height="381" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/darklight-by-adrian-baluta.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="darklight-by-adrian-baluta" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Darklight is a product of designer’s luxuriant imagination. It was created by a Romanian 3D artist Adrian Baluta who has a great experience in 3D animation and film creation.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: FuturA<br />
Author: Mario Malagrino<br />
Location: Italy<br />
Software: 3D Studio MAX</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/motorbike-design-by-mario-malagrino.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-232" height="300" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/motorbike-design-by-mario-malagrino.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="motorbike-design-by-mario-malagrino" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">FuturA is a stylish motorbike concept featuring a sporty, aerodynamic appearance. It was created by Mario Malagrino – an Italian designer, artist and teacher at the Florence Design Academy. Design and Art for Mario is not only a job, but a big passion. On his personal website you may find his latest works and a huge section of tutorials.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Author: Hiro Nakano<br />
Location: Japan</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/concept-motorbike-by-hiro-nakano.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-240" height="290" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/concept-motorbike-by-hiro-nakano.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="concept-motorbike-by-hiro-nakano" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Hiro Nakano, the author of this concept bike, is a Japanese artist who mainly works on illustrations, creating characters and fine arts by using 3D software. Some of his works were previously posted on the pages of our blog.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: Turbo Interceptor Concept<br />
Author: Joe Mangione<br />
Location: USA<br />
Software: 3D Studio Max 4.2</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/turbo-interceptor-concept-by-joe-mangione.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-233" height="270" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/turbo-interceptor-concept-by-joe-mangione.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="turbo-interceptor-concept-by-joe-mangione" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">This concept was created by Joe Mangione who managed to combine stylish look with comfort. The design looks emphatic and energetic and resembles me a flame.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: Dacoit<br />
Author: Nitin Khosa<br />
Location: Zurich, Switzerlan<br />
Software: Maya, Photoshop</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/dacoit-by-nitin-khosa.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-234" height="267" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/dacoit-by-nitin-khosa.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="dacoit-by-nitin-khosa" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">The author’s intension was “to design a bike for a thirty-something “born again” biker who wanted to rediscover his youth with a stunning, aggressive, and evil looking bike. This bike would make the owner feel youthful and turn other bikers green with envy.”</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: The Cosmic Motors Detonator V8 6.0<br />
Author: Daniel Simon<br />
Location: Germany<br />
Software:</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cosmic-motors-detonator-by-daniel-simon.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-235" height="186" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/cosmic-motors-detonator-by-daniel-simon.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cosmic-motors-detonator-by-daniel-simon" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">This pure concept design is dedicated to the book “Cosmic Motors”. The main idea was to create a bike using nothing but simple shapes such as cubes and cylinders to achieve “a dynamic and sinister look with a style mix of retro hints and modern simplicity.”</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Author: Hiro Nakano<br />
Location: Japan</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/jet-monowheel-motorcycle-by-hiro-nakano.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-242" height="221" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/jet-monowheel-motorcycle-by-hiro-nakano.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="jet-monowheel-motorcycle-by-hiro-nakano" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Another stunning concept from Hiro Nakano (CYBERFACTORY-H). It’s a Jet Monowheel Motorcycle which could become a virtual reality somewhere around 2030.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: Skeletor<br />
Author: Tim Cameron<br />
Location: Australia<br />
Software:</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/skeletor-by-tim-cameron.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-236" height="235" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/skeletor-by-tim-cameron.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="skeletor-by-tim-cameron" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">One more concept design created by TCD. It mainly concentrates on product design and in particular, motorcycle design. View more original concepts by following the link to TCD website.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: Hang on Motorcycle<br />
Author: Paul Youngs<br />
Location: United Kingdom<br />
Software: 3D Studio Max, Photoshop</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/hang-on-motorcycle-by-paul-youngs.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-237" height="270" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/hang-on-motorcycle-by-paul-youngs.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="hang-on-motorcycle-by-paul-youngs" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Everything looks great in this futuristic motorbike. But I still wonder where the driver’s seat is <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: MG-Project<br />
Author: Adrian Baluta<br />
Location: Romania<br />
Software: Maya</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mg-project-by-adrian-baluta.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-238" height="266" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/mg-project-by-adrian-baluta.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mg-project-by-adrian-baluta" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Adrian Baluta’s collection counts a lot of impressive concept designs. And here is one more example. Enjoy!</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Author: Hiro Nakano<br />
Location: Japan</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/bike-by-hiro-nakano.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-241" height="244" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/bike-by-hiro-nakano.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="bike-by-hiro-nakano" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">This Hiro Nakano’s concept design combines the features of a modern motor scooter. It looks practical, convenient and stylish, of course.</div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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Title: Vehicle 3D model<br />
Author: Gekko<br />
Software: 3Ds Max 8+, Mental Ray 3.4</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><embed height="400" quality="high" src="http://www.templates.com/screenshots/3d-models/3d-model-of-a-green-futuristic-three-wheeler.1000.1062.swf" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="487" wmode="transparent"></embed></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">* * *</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Title: Source 5<br />
Author: Adrian Baluta<br />
Location: Romania<br />
Software: Maya<br />
<a href="http://adib.cgsociety.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" target="_blank">Portfolio here</a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/source-5-by-adrian-baluta.jpg" style="color: #1287ab; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-239" height="336" src="http://www.templates.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/source-5-by-adrian-baluta.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="source-5-by-adrian-baluta" width="400" /></a></div><div align="justify" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 1px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 1px; color: #84b320; font-family: 'TREBUCHET MS'; font-size: 20px;">The bobs plotter scratches beside the precedent.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-1167751509676777530?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5709122645783013004.post-48704083892141611842010-02-10T12:16:00.000-08:002010-02-15T10:42:21.504-08:002010-02-15T10:42:21.504-08:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e6e6e6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Motor Bikes Photo Screensaver brings you a new dimension in presenting pictures that prompt the imagination and recall memories. Five full size pictures appearing on your screen will give you the opportunity to take a close look at many different types of motorbikes such as Suzuki and the other types when your computer is idle. They all usually indicate the speed and power.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Rocketshields introduces the first detachable hardtop windshield designed and custom fitted for sport bikes. This lightweight attachment utilizes existing fastening points so you won't have to drill holes in your precious bike.</span></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5709122645783013004-4870408389214161184?l=motorbikes-kshitiz.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>kshitizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368731906221596180kmaharjan001@gmail.com0