Senin, 27 Juni 2011

MotoGP ahead of Italian, Comeback Pedrosa at Mugello





Madrid - After the series was forced to miss the last three MotoGP, Dani Pedrosa will be back racing this weekend. In the Mugello circuit in the mat Italian MotoGP, Honda rider that will make her comeback.

Pedrosa suffered a fracture injury while competing in the French MotoGP. As a result he had to undergo surgery twice and was forced to miss the three series namely Catalonia, the UK and the Netherlands.

One and a half months after the accident at Le Mans was Pedrosa's condition has gradually recovered. He also confirmed that it will return to the track in the Italian MotoGP to be held on Sunday (07.03.2011) this weekend.

"I've been waiting for weeks to be back writing on my blog and say I'll be back to compete, and today I could finally do it," wrote Pedrosa in his personal blog.

Absent in three races make Pedrosa while scattered at six positions standings with 61 points gained. He left behind 75 points from Casey Stoner, who stood at the top position.

"I said last week, Mugello is a target and that's what I think right now. I went to Italy with can not wait to go up the motor again, to see how competitive I am," continued the 25-year racer.

Commentary Rossi about Simoncelli and Lorenzo Incident




Amsterdam - Marco Simoncelli again present in the midst of controversy after an incident at Assen. Sorry, Valentino Rossi was present to comment on the incident. What did he say?

In the Dutch MotoGP race last weekend, on Saturday (06/25/2011) night, Simoncelli led to incidents which have included Jorge Lorenzo of Yamaha.

At a bend in the early races, Simoncelli suddenly slip and fall. The fall of San Carlo Honda Gresini rider was necessarily a bad impact to Lorenzo, who carried down to the track.

In the end the two are injured and can not continue the race. However, they lost valuable points due to time and was unable to penetrate the top five positions.

For the defending champion Lorenzo, it is obviously very detrimental because he is chasing league leaders while Casey Stoner (Ducati). Lorenzo also criticized the post-race Simoncelli, who also had a similar incident involved and make Dani Pedrosa injury until now.

Simoncelli was actually already expressed an apology for Lorenzo shortly after the race. But the controversy related to it is quite possible he would still continue.

Rossi, one of the senior riders on the track who happened to also come from Italy as well as Simoncelli, went back to give him advice.

"First of all I feel very sad for him because he is my friend and now he is in the difficult conditions," commented Rossi at MCN.

"This is a normal fault in the race. It can happen when the tires are still cold, but he should be able to fully understand how to solve problems like this," added the seven-time world champion in the primary classroom.

Previously, Rossi also has been giving advice to Simoncelli for him to be more careful when driving on the track again.

Kamis, 23 Juni 2011

Modive CBR ala Moriwaki




Tokyo - Honda CBR250R for the newly launched global market some time ago, Moriwaki tuner from Japan were immediately released the results of modifications to the Honda CBR250R.

As seen from the photo above, Moriwaki style CBR250R has tricolor design (design 3 colors that are not incorporated by PT Astra Honda Motor to ground water), namely blue, white and yellow.

The design of the same color is also directly attached to the seat CBR250R. And as reported by Moriwaki's official website on Tuesday (04/12/2011) CBR250R is directly boosted its performance by adding a part-part special from the Moriwaki.

Starting from, exhaust, slip-on exhaust system, Back step kit, fork, handle kit, and plug the frame hole.

Exhaust has a titanium base material which is equipped with a silencer while other parts use an aluminum base material. Of all the parts, the exhaust system has the most expensive price banderolan which reached Rp 9.7 million.

Yamaha YZF-R1 2011






Specifications
Engine and transmission
Engine type: 4 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
Displacement: 998 cc (60.98 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke: 78 mm × 52.2 mm (oversquare – shortstroke)
Cooling system: Water cooled
Torque: 115.5 Nm (11.78 kg-m) @ 10000 rpm (cranksh)
Throttle: Cable operated
Valves
Valve train: DOHC, non-variable
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel and ignition
Sparks per cylinder: 1
Fuel supply system: Fuel injection
Ignition type: TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition)
Compression: 12.7:1
Engine mounting: Transverse
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Gear box: Manual 6-speed
Clutch: Wet, slipper, cable operated
Final drive: Chain
Starter: Electric
Dimensions
Physical measures
Length: 2070 mm
Width: 715 mm
Height: 1130 mm
Wheel base: 1415 mm
Trail: 102 mm
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Weight
Curb weight: 206 kg
Chassis and suspension
Frame type: aluminium, twin spar
Front
Suspension: Cartridge – upside-down
Suspension travel: 120 mm
Fork angle: 24°
Brake: Twin Disk, Ø310 mm
Tire: 120 / 70 R17 ZR
Rear
Suspension: mono shock, Swingarm
Suspension travel: 120 mm
Brake: Disk, Ø220 mm
Tire: 190 / 55 R17 ZR
Other
Top speed: 280 km/h
Fuel capacity: 18.16 l
Number of riders: 2 persons

Concept Motorcycles Ducati Superlight 1100, Superbike Cheapest?






Milan - This motor is a motor that is still a sketch of a computer and have not been produced. However, if produced, Ducati Superlight 1100 is sure to be attracted.

Because the motor is designed Mario Antonioli, graduated from the Industrial Design of Milan Polytechnic is quite aggressive.

Display Superlight 1100 successfully combines the concept of retro and modern. The impression did not look old school, and instead emerged was a unique impression.

View the concept is increasingly ciamik with rim bolt 5 with 2 twigs in each bar. While adopting the concept of vertical rear suspension.

As reported by motoblog on Thursday (23/06/2011) 1100 Superlight not use the full fairing, but the machine is left naked behind the framework. Not only of different designs, the ability of the engine is also not a class.

It is not clear that the engine capacity will be pinned. But if Superlight 1100 materialize, the designers wanted Superbike 1100 is using the engine power 100 bhp air-cooled.

The goal is that the bike is lighter, affordable by the fans.

With this concept, Superlight 1100 in the eyes of its designers it would weigh 120 kg and if sold at a price of USD 99 million. Well, if produced, could be priced for it not?

Selasa, 21 Juni 2011

Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler 2011




General information
Model: Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
Year: 2011
Category: Sport
Rating: 68.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 149.10 ccm (9.10 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power: 14.00 HP (10.2 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Fuel system: Carburettor
Ignition: Digital CDI
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Chain
Fuel consumption: 1.67 litres/100 km (59.9 km/l or 140.85 mpg)
Greenhouse gases: 38.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Diamond frame
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Monoshock, 3 step adjustable
Front tyre dimensions: 80/100-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 110/80-17
Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 130 mm (5.1 inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 138.0 kg (304.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1014 HP/kg
Overall height: 1,085 mm (42.7 inches)
Overall length: 2,073 mm (81.6 inches)
Overall width: 754 mm (29.7 inches)
Ground clearance: 162 mm (6.4 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,340 mm (52.8 inches)
Fuel capacity: 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)

Other specifications
Starter: Electric
Instruments: Digital
Light: Halogen 35W/35W
Electrical: 12V 4Ah maintenance free battery
Color options: Black, gray, red, gold
Comments: Sold in India.

Senin, 20 Juni 2011

Honda CB Twister 2011





General information
Model: Honda CB Twister
Year: 2011
Category: Naked bike
Rating: 86.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes

Engine and transmission
Displacement: 109.00 ccm (6.65 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power: 9.00 HP (6.6 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque: 9.00 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Fuel system: Carburettor
Ignition: Digital CDI
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 4-speed
Transmission type,
final drive: Chain
Fuel consumption: 1.54 litres/100 km (64.9 km/l or 152.74 mpg)
Greenhouse gases: 35.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type: Diamond, twin pipe type
Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension: Spring loaded hydraulic shock absorber. Box type regular swing arm.
Front tyre dimensions: 70/100-17
Rear tyre dimensions: 80/100-17
Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 110 mm (4.3 inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight: 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds)
Power/weight ratio: 0.0833 HP/kg
Overall height: 1,075 mm (42.3 inches)
Overall length: 1,972 mm (77.6 inches)
Overall width: 742 mm (29.2 inches)
Ground clearance: 180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,262 mm (49.7 inches)
Fuel capacity: 8.00 litres (2.11 gallons)

Other specifications
Starter: Electric & kick
Light: Halogen 35W/35W
Electrical: 12V 3Ah maintenance free battery
Seat: Split seat
Color options: Black, red, blue, green, yellow
Comments: Sold in India.

Sabtu, 18 Juni 2011

2011 Honda EVO 6






Well this made ​​as a competitor to Honda the Honda V-max Evo-6, according to Spanish news site Solomoto, Honda will launch a motor based on motor concept EVO 6. EVO 6 is diadaknnya debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 as a weapon hypermotard and Honda in making motors built from Goldwing 1800cc.President of Honda at that time, Takeo Fukui, promised that before he left Honda to build motorcycle companies such innovative concepts EVO 6. Fukui is set to be replaced Takanobu Ito, so the rumor according to the promises made two years ago. At the time the announcement was accompanied by the opening of Honda's Kumamoto factory, which will make Goldwing motorcycle.So Goldwing production will move from the current in Marysville, OH. Because EVO 6 will use the driving force 150hp, 6 cylinder, just as Goldwing, it is expected that production EVO 6 will also be made ​​in Kumamoto.Honda Concept motorcycles EVO6 is Automatic Sports Cruiser has a transmission that can be operated in automatic mode or manual six-speed with a six-cylinder engine.

Honda RC212V





Engine and transmission
Engine type: 4 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
Displacement: 800 cc (48.88 cubic inches)
Cooling system: Air cooled
Power: 230.05 HP (169.2 kW)
Throttle: Cable operated
Valves
Valve train: DOHC, non-variable
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel and ignition
Sparks per cylinder: 1
Fuel supply system: Fuel injection
Ignition type: Digital CDI
Engine mounting: Transverse
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Gear box: Manual 6-speed
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final drive: Chain
Starter: Electric
Dimensions
Physical measures
Length: 2050 mm
Width: 645 mm
Height: 1125 mm
Weight
Curb weight: 148 kg
Chassis and suspension
Frame type: aluminium, twin spar
Front
Suspension: Cartridge – upside-down
Brake: Twin Disk, Ø320 mm
Rear
Suspension: mono shock, Swingarm
Brake: Disk
Other
ABS available: No
Power-to-weight ratio: 1.14 HP/kg (0.87 kg/HP)
Top speed: 340 km/h
Fuel capacity: 21 l
Number of riders: 1 person

Honda CBR929





Melandri: Maiden Pole at Aragon WSBK





2011 World Superbike

Not only did Marco Melandri grab his first-ever pole in the World Superbike Championship Saturday, the Italian piloted his Yamaha YZF-R1 to a new track record at Motorland Aragon in Spain

Melandri's impressive lap was a 1:57.634, which he posted on his first lap of the third Superpole session en route to his maiden pole-position at Aragon. Joining the former MotoGP rider and WSBK rookie on the front row will be the Alitalia Aprilia duo of Max Biaggi and Leon Camier, with series' leader Carlos Checa taking the final spot aboard the Althea Ducati.

Marco Melandri (Yamaha World Superbikes YZF-R1 Superbike) says: "This is an amazing day. I really didn't think I'd be in pole position, especially after the first Superpole where I risked not qualifying. My team has been working harder than ever since Misano and we've really come a long way and the bike is working very well.

"I'm really happy with today and I want to say thanks to Yamaha and all my team. The race tomorrow will be very difficult and competitive. A lot will depend on the heat of the track and tire wear but hopefully it won't be as windy as today."

Melandri took his maiden World Superbike victory at Donington, and is currently third in the championship with 150 points.

Stay clicked to UltimateMotorCycling.com for Sunday's race results; also, join us on Facebook where we will reveal when the results are in, but will throw a spoiler alert up in case you don't want to know.

2011 Aragon World Superbike: Qualifying Results
1. M. Melandri / Yamaha YZF-R1 / 1'57.634
2. M. Biaggi / Aprilia RSV4 / 1'57.790
3. L. Camier / Aprilia RSV4 / 1'58.279
4. C. Checa / Ducati 1198R / 1'58.472
5. T. Sykes / Kawasaki ZX-10R / 1'58.641
6. E. Laverty / Yamaha YZF-R1 / 1'58.756
7. J. Lascorz / Kawasaki ZX-10R / 1'59.194
8. A. Badovini / BMW S1000RR / 1'59.591
9. N. Haga / Aprilia RSV4 / 1'58.566
10. S. Guintoli / Ducati 1198R / 1'58.640

2011 Norton Commando 961 SE




Specifications

Engine type: 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, Inline
Displacement: 961 cc (58.72 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke: 88 mm × 79 mm (oversquare – shortstroke)
Cooling system: Air cooled
Torque: 90 Nm (9.18 kg-m) @ 5200 rpm (cranksh)
Throttle: Cable operated
Valves
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel and ignition
Sparks per cylinder: 1
Fuel supply system: Fuel injection
Engine mounting: Transverse
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Gear box: Manual 5-speed
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Final drive: Chain
Starter: Electric
Dimensions
Wheel base: 1420 mm
Trail: 99 mm
Seat height: 813 mm
Weight
Dry weight: 188 kg

Frame type: steel
Front
Suspension: Cartridge
Suspension travel: 115 mm
Fork angle: 25°
Brake: Twin Disk, Ø320 mm
Tire: 120 / 70 R17
Rear
Suspension: twin shock, Swingarm
Suspension travel: 100 mm
Brake: Disk, Ø220 mm
Tire: 180 / 55 R17
Other
ABS available: No
Fuel capacity: 17 l
Number of riders: 2 persons

2011 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS







Specifications

Engine type: 2 cylinders, 4-stroke, 90° V-twin
Displacement: 645 cc (39.41 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke: 81 mm × 62.6 mm (oversquare – shortstroke)
Cooling system: Water cooled
Power: 66.62 HP (49 kW) @ 8800 rpm (cranksh)
Torque: 60 Nm (6.12 kg-m) @ 6400 rpm (cranksh)
Throttle: Cable operated
Valves
Valve train: DOHC, variable
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel and ignition
Sparks per cylinder: 1
Fuel supply system: Fuel injection
Ignition type: Digital CDI
Compression: 11.5:1
Engine mounting: Transverse
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Gear box: Manual 6-speed
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Final drive: Chain
Spark plug pipe type: NGK, CR8E
Motor oil: Synthetic, 10W/40
Starter: Electric
Dimensions

Physical measures
Length: 2290 mm
Width: 840 mm
Height: 1390 mm
Wheel base: 1555 mm
Ground clearance: 165 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Weight
Curb weight: 214 kg
Dry weight: 194 kg

Frame type: aluminium, twin spar
Front
Suspension: Cartridge
Suspension travel: 160 mm
Brake: Twin Disk, Ø310 mm
Tire: 110 / 80 R19 R
Tire pressure: 2.25 bar, with pillion: 2.25 bar withpilion
Rear
Suspension: mono shock, Swingarm
Suspension travel: 163 mm
Brake: Disk, Ø260 mm
Tire: 150 / 70 R17 R
Tire pressure: 2.5 bar, with pillion: 2.8 bar withpilion
Other
ABS available: No
Power-to-weight ratio: 0.23 HP/kg (4.37 kg/HP)
Fuel capacity: 22 l
Number of riders: 2 persons