Honda CR-Z is looking better every day. Better if K20A is put inside there. (more…)
Honda CR-Z is looking better every day. Better if K20A is put inside there. (more…)
Inazuma mean lightning in Japanese. This name IMO is a better name for the recently launched Suzuki GW250 in Haejue, China.
Suzuki Inazuma 250 are making its appearance to fight with Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Honda CBR250R and Hyosung ATK 250. The design of the Inazuma are taken from the cues of the popular B-King which is at 1400cc capacity. Sometimes, Inazuma are also referred as the baby B-King. (more…)
I just installed an engine protector from Y-Teq. This model is better than previous model than we have seen before since this have a mesh wire that provides good air flow to cool the engine. This one is also looks nice since it came with red Yamaha logo that complements the colour of red/black combination of the 135LC ES 5-speed.
Price is at RM35.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. This NSR150SP has been seen swimming inside the flood that happened recently in Bangkok. The rider has modified the exhaust pipe outlet to a level higher than the bike seat. The air inlet are also modified to be placed on the dashboard. This is to make sure both air flow from the carb to the exhaust not being filled with the flood.
You must see the video, after the jump (more…)
MM reader, All Blacks, has sent me a message about this Millyard Viper V10 superbike. This bike is an one-off motorcycle made by British engineers Allen Millyard. The engine is taken from Dodge Viper’s 8,000cc V10 which produces more than 500bhp. (more…)
At first, I only thought that by using big bore block to your bike it can only increase the amount of fuel and air that gets into the combustion chamber. Since more fuel and air get burned inside the combustion chamber this will give more power for every power stroke. I thought that is the only way the power is affected. (more…)
Czech superbike manufacturer has shown their bike, the FGR 2500 V6 which comes in 2,442cc 90-degree V6 configuration engine. The water-cooled engine produces 240hp (for comparison, 135LC is 12hp) and 200Nm of torque (135LC, 11Nm) which is enormous amount of power for this monstrous bike. The seat and fuel tank are made from carbon-fiber to reduce weight with 6 exhaust pipe on the rear end. The dry weight of this bike is 270kg supported with front and rear suspension from the ever popular Ohlins. Stopping power provided by Brembo.
It only takes 2.5sec for this bike to move from 0-100km/h and all the way to its top speed at 320km/h. Fuel consumption is at 6-8 liter per 100km (135LC, about 2.8 liter for 100km), which is not bad for this expensive machinery with big engine.
Full technical specs and more pictures after the jump (more…)
Honda Sport 150 might be featuring the beautiful Trellis frame on their next model. Honda Sport 150 are said to be the CBR150R or the CS1 with 150cc engine. Trellis frame are popular in many naked bike since it provides great chassis integrity with great looks too. It has been used in another Honda bikes such as the Honda VTR250. (more…)
Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has launched 3 new model of their bikes in Malaysia for 2012 lineup with prices starting at RM58,000 in 3 different categories. The first one is the Kawasaki W800 which is designed to have classic and traditional look taken for the cue of Kawasaki W1 which is a popular bike long time ago. Next one is the Kawasaki Versys 1000 which is the upgrade from Versys 650 with larger engine capacity. The last one is the Kawasaki Ninja ZZR1400 ABS which is a new model recently launched in US.
Kawasaki W800 is derived from the Kawasaki W1 which is being produced in 1966. At that time, it was the largest capacity bike from Japan and show the world that Kawasaki is in the big capacity bike arena. The design has not been changed much from the original model and this will make classic bike lover happy. (more…)
KTM, the ‘Ready to Race’ sports motorcycle specialist goes to EICMA, World`s leading motorcycle fair in Milan with exciting new motorcycles for the model year 2012. True to its commitment to produce bikes designed for ultimate sporting pleasure, KTM is at EICMA with innovative new machines for all surfaces that encapsulate the work and dedication of the company’s R & D department and the collective passion of everyone at KTM’s headquarters in Austria.
Hubert Trunkenpolz, CSO, KTM Power Sports AG: “Our message for the future is clear. KTM focuses on any surface more than ever on the strength of our products. The innovations that we are showing here in Milan are a perfect reflection of our innovative, sporting and strong engagement.”
Introducing the 690 Duke (more…)
Aprilia not only focused their bikes lineup to just big capacity machine, but now they have surprised us with this SR Motard which comes in 50cc and 125cc variation. If you think you have seen this bike before, you are correct, since this bike is based on the Gilera Typhoon bike.
SR Motard is the name given, but why it’s called Motard? According to the press release by Aprilia “ the soul about more “fun” of Aprilia sport bikes is certainly linked to the world of Supermoto bikes. Nate as an elaboration of road bikes off-road, supermoto have successfully combined the ease of driving of the motorcycle enduro set-up and performance of asphalt. The new SR Motard, in the SR family of sports scooters, contain the spirit of the great Supermoto SXV Aprilia Dorsoduro and the likes. (more…)
Finally the motocross that has been rumored to use the single cylinder engine taken from the CBR250R model. This will give easy maintainance since there fewer cylinder to look after to. This also mean that this CRF250L is much more tamer and much more suited for beginner rider. Launching on Tokyo Motor Show 2011.
