As a traditional roadster, the BMW R 1200 R offers an almost ideal synthesis of riding dynamics, agility and classic design within the boxer series with a spirited 81 kW (110 HP). It combines nimble handling with impressive good looks and balanced ergonomics, offering maximum motorcycling pleasure at its purest.

In the R 1200 R “DarkWhite” special model, BMW Motorrad highlights its sporty side, something that has always typified BMW roadsters with boxer engines.
The special model underlines dynamic aspirations in an exciting contrast between the bodywork with its light white paintwork and the jet black of the drivetrain and wheels. Frame in asphalt grey, swingarm, rear axle housing and triangular wishbone in matt black and black anodised fork tubes lend the roadster an exclusive high-tech feel. The sports windshield reduces the strain on the rider in the area of the helmet and upper body. The standard sports seat provides perfect contact with the motorcycle.  (more…)

The pursuit of perfection
The 2013 Ducati Superbike family now presents the highly-anticipated 1199 Panigale R, the absolute flagship of the range and the machine specially developed with enhanced technical specification by Ducati Corse for World Superbike homologation. Its design includes a number of specially developed components intended for connoisseurs of performance and, as part of an ongoing initiative of reacting immediately to owner feed-back, its arrival introduces a series of enhancements throughout the 1199 range. These enhancements include improved heat protection for the rider and latest generation engine management mapping and Ride-by-Wire calibration.  (more…)

Kawasaki will unveil a new radical design philosophy at EICMA, November 5, 2013, following the Z800 styling. The ‘Sugomi’ design taken from the idea of a predator hunting for its prey, as we can see from the Z800, there is some muscular and ‘predator-like’ styling already. It is like a panther looking down its prey ready to pounce. The body extends downwards and the shoulder fairing that shows its muscle.

Get ready for it in just one more month.

via: motoblog.it/post/254219/kawasaki-alleicma-la-prossima-generazione-della-z1000

I was in form 4 when I see this livery. I remembered it so much because lots of my friends who like bikes used to buy the sticker and attached to their helmet. The helmet is just SGV at that time but it was sure fun to see our favourite AGV livery on it as it was the same with Valentino Rossi helmet. What do you think readers? Do you have any favourite livery from any helmet brand? The J Force livery was legendary too.  BTW, anyone from you owned this helmet and willing to sell? (more…)

NAZA Premira Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for Aprilia bikes in Malaysia, launched the latest edition of its most versatile bike yet – the 2013 Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS, at Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre during the NST-Maybank Car of the Year 2013 (COTY) Awards.

Nik Danial Nik Mahmood, Vice President of NAZA Two Wheel Division was present to launch the 2013 Caponord 1200 ABS. The launch of this latest addition brings the total number of Aprilia models available in Malaysia to 9 models which include the RS4 125cc, Shiver 750cc, Dursoduro 750cc and 1200cc, Mana 800cc, Tuono V4 1000cc , RSV4 R 1000cc, and the Superbike World Champion the RSV4 R Factory. With the introduction of Caponord, Aprilia’s range of products is more extensive and can compete in almost every segment of the big bike market.  (more…)

A superb concept that is ahead of its time. The lines and cues can be transferred to a production model, I think. Nice thinking of the future from the people in 1985.

Image credit to: neverhadyourcar.com/post/401932294/suzukifalcorustyco