Monday, August 5, 2013
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Honda NC700X
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| 2012 Honda NC700X Test Drive View |
NC700X unveiled today at New York International Motorcycle Show. NC700X wears the costume adventurish That hints at an off-road capability but does not quire fulfill it. Both share a similar powerplant, a parallel-twin engine. In the case of the Honda, its an all-new mill displacing 670cc and radically slanted forward (62 degrees) to free up storage space under the NCs faux gas tank.
Honda is offering a second-generation dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission as an optional upgrade. Like the DCT first seen on the ambitious 2010 VFR1200, the NC700 uses two hydraulically controlled clutches to automatically pull away from a stop and to seamlessly deliver gear shifts, but this one is lighter and more compact. The engine’s long-stroke, undersquare (73 x 80mm bore/stroke) design and mild tuning emphasize efficiency rather than high performance.Braking is supplied by a 320mm rotor up front and a 240mm disc in back. Ordering the DCT is the only way to get ABS in America, which upgrades the 2-piston front caliper with and extra piston for the Combined ABS setup that allows some front brake pressure applied by the rear brake pedal. The NC700X’s price, starting at an incredibly low $6999! For perspective, consider the NC-X’s most obvious competitor: Kawasaki’s Versys. It retails for an extra $900.
2012 Honda NC700X Picture Gallery
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| 2012 Honda NC700X Left View |
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| 2012 Honda NC700X Right View |
Yamaha Xeon 125 CC
PT Yamaha Motor Kencana Indonesia (YMKI), Yamahas sole agent in the country will launch its latest product that is automatic scooter Yamaha Xeon 125 cc May 2010 this. Yamaha will certainly strengthen the scooter segment compared to the other like a review about the Honda Scoopy yesterday. The launch took place
simultaneously in three cities, namely Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali, at the same time using teleconferencing technology. Price Yamaha Xeon dibanderol approximately 15.5 million. Booking this motor can be made online by accessing www.yamaha-motor.co.id/xeon.Production preparation has been done by the PT Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (YMMI) with the production license type named Xeon 44D dated March 19, 2010. The presence of Xeon 125 cc model which entered the premium segment, complementing the Yamaha scooter product line, in addition to Mio and Mio Soul. "Xeon targeted market segment is different from duo Mio. Xeon product targeting the young consumer who likes performance and speed. We expect to further strengthen the presence Xeon Yamaha domination of the world automatic (motor scooter).
There are several advantages of the Yamaha 125 cc Xeon. Besides stylis, Xeon dilengakpi also excellent feature that is DiAsil Cylinder. The technology serves to keep the engine condition remained stable while driving. In addition, more economical fuel consumption and resistance to friction is greater. Another advantage is that most brand-new generation of piston engines in the range of automatic scooter Yamaha was using forged pistons. "The piston was made by forging process, making it more robust, lightweight and durable.
While in the process of combustion, Xeon equipped throttle position sensor technology. The device serves to set the ignition timing of spark plugs. As a result, the combustion process is also running perfectly. Meanwhile, for setting the temperature to remain stable Xeon equipped with a radiator that uses a liquid coolant. With a series of innovations in engine technology that, then the Yamaha using the tagline extraordinary performance, powerful, sporty, and stylish for the Xeon.
In Thailand, the scooter is named Mio 125 and had just launched earlier this year with a kitchen runway with 124 cc, 4 stroke SOHC, equipped with water cooling system. Even at launch, the duo Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, had carried off to the Land of White Elephants.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
2011 Erik Buell Racing 1190RS Review
But anyone familiar with the still persistent Erik Buell knew we would see him and his influence in another street bike. It was only a matter of time.
Well, that time has become the Expo weekend Powersports Dealer in Indianapolis, Indiana, when Mr. Buell made his 1190RS streetbike again.
"Im in this deep!" Is he more Motorcycle.com the beginning of the cycle, with a mixture of joy and exhaustion on her face painted.
Well, that time has become the Expo weekend Powersports Dealer in Indianapolis, Indiana, when Mr. Buell made his 1190RS streetbike again.
"Im in this deep!" Is he more Motorcycle.com the beginning of the cycle, with a mixture of joy and exhaustion on her face painted.

Vision to produce a Buell sport bike U.S. enters a new chapter with 1190RS, a serious development in the countryside bike racing 1190RR private during the 2010 season with the AMA Superbike pilot Geoff May
Buell RS is wrapped in a fresh new skin, now with a full fairing for a sleek and trendy new carbon fiber. His nose is now very Pointier equipped with a pair of projector lens headlights stacked like Ducati 999, but in a more rational arrangement.

Speaking of magnesium wheels for the RS is something special. Magnesium alloys are not normally used for bicycle wheels in the street, as the pounding from bumps and holes can cause damage to the rigid metal and relatively fragile.
But a newly developed casting process - removal casting - has the ability to vary the properties of the metal, depending on what is needed where, and allows complex castings where the metal can be formed in a wide range of thickness . It turns out that work especially well for magnesium components that can be difficult to take specific levels. Buell said the new method allows a rim area ductile (able to easily deformed on impact to maintain the structural integrity), while they spoke and the central region can be constructed sufficiently rigid to support the bike.

Power comes from a 1190RS motor modded Buell 1125R, enlarged to 1190cc via a task 106mm bore. Rotax - developer and co-developer of the engine 1125R - bought the rights for the Harley engine, and provides CDE with a central unit which is then fitted with new cylinders, pistons, crankshaft and cams. The ports are smoothed CNC machining. Titanium valves replace steel valves to allow higher speeds, somewhere in the upper rpm range-11000, according to Buell. The motor racing stage can rotate up to 12,500 rpm. The engine 1190 has recently adopted the EPA tests.
The cast-aluminum chassis is apparently similar to the 1125R, but it is actually a new design, new swingarm is also incorporating a chain drive instead of belt 1125R.
Gone are the awkward double-side-mounted radiators, which made it seem 1125R fat RADS replaced by a twin engine oil cooler in front of the sandwiching near the vacuum pump.

No longer having to build bikes to suit a price level, Buell has equipped the RS high-end componentry. The top-shelf Ohlins fork and shock handle suspension duties, while billet aluminum is used to control foot and triple clamps.
As expected, all very exotic has a high price. Basic models start at $ 39 995, with a list of options that can increase the price of around $ 50K. Only 100 1190RSs be built.

Buell is known for his many years of dedication and hard work endlessly, but he was again taken to another level. "I work harder now than I ever dreamed," he said. "I really enjoy it in a strange feeling manic."
And knowing the Buell, we expect more to come from his fertile mind.

1190R-platform development continues at the racetrack with a rider may Geoff test machine to another season in AMA Superbike competition.
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