Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Green Monster- Kawasaki Ninja ZX9R
Green Monster- Kawasaki Ninja ZX9R
Three adjectives describe the Ninja ZX9R: big, powerful and very fast.
This sportbike from kawasaki motorcycle is nicely equipped, offers great handling capabilities, its adjustable suspension system adapts to a number of riding situations and it's also comfortable for long rides.
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1975 Honda CB750F
1975 Honda CB750F
The F model had a lot of changes but is at heart the same motorcycle as the cb750k. The motor had larger valves to produce a bit more power, the rear brake was a disk, some models did not have chrome headlight ears, the tank and seat were sportier.
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Suzuki DR 125
Suzuki DR 125
Small (124cc) supermoto style model from Suzuki.
A few tech specs:
- One cylinder, four stroke engine
- Fuel injection
- Electric starter
- Five gears
- 17'' tires
- Disc brakes (single disc front and rear)
- Dry weight: 267 pounds (121kg)
For beginners and/or people looking for a lightweight bike to run errands around town, this seems like a good option.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Honda VFR V4 VTEC
Honda VFR V4 VTEC
Not as popular its sister the CBR, the Honda VFR is an excellent bike. It is equipped with a V-4 engine that performs really well and all the widely known features that make of Honda motorcycles some of the best bikes in the market. Due to its more upright riding position - when you compare it to other sportbikes - it can also be used as a sport touring bike.
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Suzuki Bandit in Blue
Suzuki Bandit in Blue
The Suzuki Bandit is an standard bike with sportbike performance. A good alternative for the city and short to middle distance road trips.
This model from www.japanese-motorcycles-only.com has been in production for many years and is very popular particularly in Europe.
Honda CBX Super-Sport
Münch-4 1100 TT Mammut
Münch-4 1100 TT Mammut
Here are some tech details about this German bike built during the late 1960s:
- Inline four 1100 cc engine
- 85 hp
- 4 gears
- Electric starter
- Weight 250 kg
- Max Speed 210 km/h
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BMW R1200GS
The BMW R1200GS inherits more than 25 years of development (the first one of this series was the 1980 R80 G/S), road testing (no need to expand on BMW motorcycles well known performance on the road) and off road abuse (the famous Paris-Dakar rally was won four times by riders mounted on BMW GS motorcycles) .
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
KTM 950 Supermoto
KTM 950 Supermoto
The KTM 950SM combines the feel of an off-road motorcycle with the performance of a sportbike.
This radical style, 942cc 75-degree V-Twin engine, comfortable, and nice handling supermoto guarantees a fun ride on pavement and backroads.
1986 Honda CR250R Motocross Bike
1986 Honda CR250R Motocross Bike
This is 1986 Honda CR250 that brought back from the old time. Still a very relevant motocross bike for an amateur rider.
Yamaha FZ750
Yamaha FZ750
Various coloured bodywork in readyness for a respray. FZR1000 wheels. Tokico 6 pot calipers. Micron full race exhaust. Old Skool skate wheels as crash bungs (you can just see them).
Buell S1 rear 1/4
Buell S1 rear 1/4
X1 swingarm, Vance and Hines exhaust with grey header tape. Carbon airbox. Integrated rear LED stop and turn lights.
Next steps were going to be a forcewinder intake, larger rear pulley (US spec) and an X1 front engine mount to tidy things up.
Yamaha YZF750R RH
Yamaha YZF750R RH
T/Ace top end mated to a 750 bottom and 6 speed gearbox. Good for 140 bhp, a real wolf in sheep's clothing. Scares the poo out of modern sports 600 guys.
Friday, March 27, 2009
2008 Harley- Davidson CVO Springer
2008 Harley- Davidson CVO Springer
2008 Harley-Davidson CVO. Read more of this story at motorcycle-usa.com
Aprilia RS250
Aprilia RS250
RS250 aprilia special, K1Racingmoto tuned engine side by side JIm Lomas carbon pipes and caron bodywork...
Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2009 back
Aprilia RSV4 Factory 2009 back
New hypersport by Aprilia, V4 engine. Unveiled today, available from 2009.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
2005 Ducati Monster S2R Dark
PowerCommanderIII, Spareshack Type II midpipe; all exhaust ceramic-coated matte black. Matte black powder-coated: swingarm, mufflers, kickstand, rear sets, passenger pegs, and heel guards. Cored mufflers, 14T front sprocket, Napoleon barends, CycleCat frame-sliders, blacked out front sprocket cover, belt covers, headlight bracket, and chrome trim. K&N filter, air box fully chopped, chopped tail, SHOCKRacing LED blinkers front and rear (smoked out in front). Reflectors & chain guard gone.
1986 Honda CMX450 Rebel
This is 1986 Honda CMX450 Rebel. These bikes are highly desirable by smaller riders and beginners. The CMX 450 Rebel was only made a few years and was more or less the big brother of the Honda 250 Rebel. The bike was slightly larger, had a six speed transmission, and was styled quite well for an 80's Japanese cruiser import.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
08 KTM 125 SX
The 2008 KTM 144 and 125 are hard to tell apart just by looking at them, but the difference on the track is fairly dramatic. Read more about this bike at Motorcycle-USA.com
2008 Harley-Davidson Rocker
The position of the 2008 Rocker's forward controls and independent V-Bar handlebar put the rider in a fists-forward position.
08 Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod
The black and gold color scheme looks better up close than in this photo of the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSC V-Rod Anniversary Edition.
2008 Buell 1125R
The Buell 1125R's front fairing provides ample wind protection for the rider, with its broad design reminding out test rider of an F-4 Phantom. Read more at Motorcycle-USA.com
Aprilia RSV Mille
1999 Aprilia RSV 1000,
With 998 cc 60 degree V-twin engines built by the Austrian company Rotax, the RSV Mille was the first large displacement motorcycle made by Aprilia.
Buell S1 RH side
Buell S1 RH side
X1 swingarm, Vance and Hines exhaust with grey header tape. Carbon airbox. Integrated rear LED stop and turn lights.
Nex steps were going to be a forcewinder intake, larger rear pulley (US spec) and an X1 front engine mount to tidy things up.
2007_Aprilia Tuono Factory
2007_Aprilia_Tuono_Factory
With different graphics and gold accents, the Factory Tuono differentiates itself further from its non-Factory sibling by the use of Ohlins suspension.. Check out more at www.motorcycle-usa.com
2008 BMW HP2 Sport
BMW delivers its 'sportiest' production Boxer ever in the form of its new 2008 HP2 Sport, a hopped up R1200S based off the Bavarian marque's 2007 factory endurance racebike. Read more at www.motorcycle-usa.com
Saturday, March 21, 2009
2008 Harley Davidson Cross Bones
Harley looked to the old knucles and pans of yesteryear for styling cues on the Cross Bones. Check out more photos at www.motorcycle_usa.com
2008 Cincy V-Twin Expo
The JR7 is claimed to make over 125 hp and 200 ft-lb of torque at only 3200 rpm. Check out more photos at www.motorcycle-usa.com
2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 Hayabusa
Kawasaki ZX-14 is not much natural about a 160-horsepower motorcycle, but it sure looks good in nature. Check out more photos and the story at www.motorcycle-usa.com
Friday, March 20, 2009
2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Sporting a complete redesign, the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R plans on continuing the best-seller and newbie-friendly status of its predecessor. Read more on this bike at www.motorcycle-usa.com
2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones
Harley Davidson's newest softail, the 2008 FLSTSB Cross Bones, pays homage to the days when knuckles and pans were the rage with its mini apes, sprung seat and front end, classic half-round footboards and a gloss black round air cleaner. Read the full story and check more pictures at www.motorcycle-usa.com
08 OCC Sweet Amber
The Honda ST1300 is the longest standing model in our 2008 comparo, with the 1300 a revision of the long-serving ST1100. More at www.motorcycle-usa.com
2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT
The trick to riding the Buell is keeping the Thunderstorm V-Twin revving between 3500 to 7000 rpm where it is the most responsive and potent. Check out more at Motorcycle-USA.com
2008 Traverston V-Rex
Most concept motorcycles never make it into production, but Christian Travert turned Tim Cameron's dreams into physical reality with the Traverston V-Rex. Check out the article and photos on www.motorcycle-usa.com
2008 Kawasaki KLX450R
Even though it's a 2008 model, the KLX was a very early release, and we first tested it back when '07 bikes were hot on the charts.
Check out more photos and the story at www.motorcycle-usa.com.
2009 Star Motorcycles VMax
No longer solely a concept bike, the new VMax is now a reality. If you like what you see, you'd better act fast because Star's only making 2500 2009 models, so you'd better act fast. View more photos at www.motorcycle-usa.com
Thursday, March 19, 2009
2008 Suzuki B-King
Beefy braking components complement a high-performance package that B-King owners will enjoy whether they're a hard-core stunter or a weekend canyon warrior - more at motorcycle-usa.com
2009 Heritage Softail Classic
The 2009 Heritage Softail Classic has a wider passenger pillion and backrest pad, redesigned seat and saddlebag decorative trim, taller handlebar with new clamp, and Half-Moon Rider Footboards.
2007 BMW K1200R Sport Motorcycle
2007 BMW K1200R Sport Motorcycle on the oregon coast. Check the motorcycle review on this BMW and motorcycleusa.com.
08 Brammo Enertia
The Brammo Enertia taps electric power, making it a green alternative - especially when sourcing renewable power, like solar. Read the full story at www.motorcycle-usa.com.
09 Harley- Davidson VRod Muscle beauty
The chiseled look of the tank area and the angular air-box cover increase the visual mass of the midsection on the new V-Rod. Read the full story www.motorcycle-usa.com
2007 BMW K1200R Sport Motorcycle
2007 BMW K1200R Sport Motorcycle on the oregon coast. Check the motorcycle review on this BMW and motorcycleusa.com
Yamaha Diversion 900
Based on the Seca II, the Yamaha Diversion is a multipurpose standard bike for budget minded people that want a motorcycle for sport touring, commuting, and a few long-distance travels.
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MV Agusta F4 1000R HDR
4 different exposures all hand held, with a high DOF, which caused the sun to be blurry. You will also notice the front wheel has a bit of movement