The cute little scooter (or automatic bike as Yamaha says), Fino, just got an update in Thailand. It got updated with lots of enchancement including one of the rare features that is the Answer Back system. Based on my reading, this features is an alarm system that can ‘answer’ back by beeping when you click the button on the key. Fino also got upgraded with YM_Jet FI system which improves the fuel efficiency all the way to 55.75km/l. (more…)
1980-1990 is the era when most of the beautiful bikes are made, in my opinion. Take this Honda RC30 for example. It doesn’t looks old and the HRC livery still looks as ever before. The double round headlight makes it look odd but nevertheless still beautiful. It carries the popular single-sided elf-Honda ProArm swing arm for that aggressive and racy stance. (more…)
Deflect the winds away from your face and body with this custom made visor for the Yamaha XJ6 naked by Ottimo Motorworks.
Via: Ottimo Motorworks FB
Munich / Chennai, India. As part of its strategic reorientation, BMW Motorrad will be entering the segment below 500 cubic centimetres. BMW Motorrad and the TVS Motor Company have signed a long-term cooperation agreement for this purpose. This was announced at a press conference today in Chennai, India.
The aim of the cooperation is to join forces to develop and produce motorcycles in the segment below 500 cubic centimetres.
The various stages through to the finished serial production motorcycle will be planned by both partners but implemented with different focus areas on each side leveraging the strengths of both companies. The cooperation agreement involves the two companies each offering their own vehicle derivatives, which will be sold through their own distribution channels in India and across the globe.
Both contractual partners commented on the future cooperative venture at the press conference. Stephan Schaller, President BMW Motorrad: (more…)
TOKYO, Japan, March 12, 2013 – Honda today announced that it will exhibit a large variety of motorcycle models at the 29th Osaka Motorcycle Show 2013 to be held from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17 at Intex Osaka and the 40th Tokyo Motorcycle Show to be held from Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24 at Tokyo Big Sight.
The Honda exhibit will feature both exhibition and production models, with 24 models at the Osaka Motorcycle Show and 32 models at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. Under the slogan of “I love motorcycles!”, Honda will unveil new initiatives that point the way to a fun-filled lifestyle revolving around motorcycles, including a mobile campaign integrated with a smartphone app to communicate with the shows’ visitors. (more…)
