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New Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200
2008-06-02 12:41:27
The new Moto Guzzi Stelvio completes the range renovation programmethat, in little over 24 months, has seen this legendary marque regainall its past splendour. What was missing and what the public were impatientlywaiting for now is now available in the form of a complete motorcycle.This is the Italian answer to the demand for a multi-purposemaxi-enduro machine that can adapt to all conditions and


Derbi Terra 125 Adventure
2008-06-01 10:32:06
Ifyou needed any more evidence that adventure touring is overtakingsportsbikes in popularity, here it is. 125s provide practical, cheaptransportation to tens of thousands of European teenagers, who get alicense for one of these easier, cheaper and earlier than they can fora car. Traditionally this market has been the preserve of miniaturesportsbikes and race rep scooters. The Derbi Terra 125 Adven
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ROAD-SPEC V4 Aprilia sbk
2008-06-01 10:20:27
THE ROAD-SPEC V4 Aprilia superbike has finally been caught on camera - undergoing its first fast laps at the Croatian Grobnik circuit last week.Sent out as part of a normal track day, the bike was almost missed in the gaggle of similar-looking Mille's.Spotted by the eagle-eyed Mille fans at the Croatian website apriliabase.com the lads there pointed out the new ram-air intake under the lights, the


Yamaha R 125 VS Aprilia RS125 VS Honda's CBR125R - who wins?
2008-06-01 10:17:50
We know that you're dying to lay your hands on the new yamaha R15 to belaunched in india soon. While there has been a lot of talk about thebike, there hasn't really been any information on the relativeperformance of the bike. We cannot give you any info on the performanceof the R15, but the mother of the bike, the the R125 has been testedagainst its peers very recently. British magazine MCN has te
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BMW R 1200 GS
2008-06-04 07:59:15
Twisties? Touring? Gravel roads? It hardly matters because to the R 1200 GS, the most versatile machine in the 2008 GS lineup. This year, a 5% increase in power raises its output to 105 ponies for even quicker acceleration. Handling is agile and precise thanks to a Telelever suspension system, and with Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) you can adjust both front and rear suspensions bet


Yamaha 2008 YZ450F
2008-06-04 07:54:12
SpecificationEngineType 449cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 5 titanium valvesBore x Stroke 95.0 x 63.4mmCompression Ratio 12.3:1Carburetion FCR-MX39 x 1Ignition CDITransmission Constant-mesh 5-speed; multiplate wet clutchFinal Drive Chain Drive ChassisSuspension/Front Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable, 11.8-in travelSuspension/Rear Fully adjustable si
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BMW Outlines a New Reality for its Two Brands: BMW and Husqvarna
2008-06-03 13:35:58
In a speech given in Munich earlier today, new BMW Motorrad President Hendrik von Kuenheim described the ambitious goals of his company with two distinct brands, including BMW and Husqvarna. Although the occasion was the unveiling of a prototype of BMW's superbike racer (pictured throughout this article), which will enter competition next year, von Kuenheim described the goals of BMW Motorrad as
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2008 Ducati Monster 696: MD First Ride
2008-06-03 13:29:55
The littler Monster has received the biggest upgrade in the 16-year-old Ducati Monster history. Almost everything is new, and Ducati launched the new 696 big in Barcelona. Ducati launched the new Monster design in Milan in 2007. People all over the world have an opinion on the way a Monster should look and the new design has received passionate responses pro and con. No doubt that the design i
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Honda Hornet 1000 Rumored for 2008
2008-06-03 13:22:09
More than one source in Europe indicates that Honda will be ready with a 1000cc naked for the 2008 model year, and the bike will feature the latest generation engine found in the CBR1000RR (tuned differently, however). Like the Hornet 600 introduced to Europe last year, this bike might be called the Hornet 1000 and feature an aluminum frame and other high-end components. If the bike material


2008 Aprilia SMV 750 Dorsoduro: MD First Ride
2008-06-03 13:21:13
"This is a true Aprilia", Francesco Polimeni (Aprilia Motorbike category Manager) told me at the Rome presentation. What Polimeni meant is that it carries more racing heritage than the last big Aprilia news, the Shiver. Just by looking at the new Dorsoduro you can see clearly what it is. It's Aprilia's take on the hottest niche in the motorcycle market. It's Aprilia's answer to Ducati's Hypermota
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Suzuki Launch Limited Edition Intruder M1800R
2008-06-03 13:20:49
The highly acclaimed Suzuki Intruder M1800R is to make a special appearance this month, as Suzuki GB introduce a limited edition version of the mighty sports cruiser. Following its launch last year, where the 1783cc brute sold out in a matter of weeks, Suzuki GB have secured a limited run of the iconic model, featuring a special edition blue colour scheme with a retro white stripe.At its lau
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Suzuki Has Launched An All-New Hayabusa For 2008
2008-06-03 13:19:37
An all-new 2008 Hayabusa features changes from the ground up, including a new 1340cc engine and chassis. With a version of its own Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, the new Hayabusa allows the rider to choose from three different engine settings. Engine compression raised to 12.5-to-1 compliments the increase in engine displacement, and is cooled by a new, more effective curved radiator.The new Su
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Honda CBR1000RR for 2008
2008-06-03 13:17:54
Honda will be launching a much-revised CBR1000RR for 2008. It's expected to be substantially lighter than the current version, going on a diet similar to the new CBR600RR, but maintain its traditional in-line four cylinder engine configuration. The bike may be boasting new electronic wizardry. The top two possibilities are electronic traction control and switchable engine maps, similar to th
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Suzuki Unveiled A Selection Of New Models In Rome
2008-06-03 13:14:57
The Cinecittà Film Studio’s in Rome played host to some unconventional stars last night, as Suzuki unveiled a selection of new two-wheel products to the assembled European press. A legend even before its launch, Suzuki was pleased to announce the final specification of the soon to be launched B-King muscle bike. Offering looks true to the original concept machine, the hotly anticipated sp


Suzuki RM-Z450: Fuel Injection Comes To MotoCross
2008-06-03 13:13:28
Fuel Injection has arrived on production motocross machines, with the introduction of the all-new 2008 RM-Z450 from Suzuki . Unveiled at Suzuki’s European press conference in Rome earlier this week, the all-new RM-Z450 has rewritten the history books in the hotly contested MX1 class, offering fuel injection from the manufacturer acknowledged as THE expert.Suzuki know how increasingly compet


Buell 1125R Redefines the Sportbike Riding Experience
2008-06-03 13:12:05
The Buell Motorcycle Company is set to break the convention of the superbike category with the Buell 1125R; an all-new, liter-class motorcycle that delivers an artful balance of street and track performance. Rooted in the core design principles and character that have defined Buell motorcycles for 25 years, the 1125R offers power, handling and agility that will take its owner to a new level
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Harley-Davidson Unleashes Rocker and Dyna Fat Bob
2008-06-03 13:10:34
Harley-Davidson takes factory-custom motorcycle design to a new extreme with the introduction of three radically styled new models. The Dyna Fat Bob, the Rocker and the Rocker C are additions to a diverse line of 2008 motorcycles that also includes 14 models available in limited-edition 105th Anniversary styling. A host of technical refinements for 2008 includes the availability of an all-ne
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Brammo Enertia: World's First Production Electric Motorcycle
2008-06-03 13:08:48
Brammo Motorsports today announced the Enertia, the world's first production, zero-emissions and battery powered plug-in electric motorcycle. With the goal of creating momentum for change in the way vehicles are conceived and created, Brammo has delivered this groundbreaking motorcycle. The Enertia's range of 45 miles significantly exceeds the daily commute for the average U.S. consumer of 2
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Honda CBR600RR – Bike Magazine’s Machine Of The Year 2007
2008-06-03 13:07:52
Honda’s new-for-2007 CBR600RR has been voted machine of the year by Bike magazine – the UK’s best-selling motorcycling monthly. The magazine undertook an exhaustive countdown of all the motorcycles on the market in the UK this year to come up with a ‘Top 150’ of the very best. Each machine was marked by a panel of experienced journalists and racers in a number of categories, includ
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BMW Motorrad’s HP2 Megamoto
2008-06-03 13:06:48
Motorrad’s exclusive high performance bike soon to be delivered to first customers. The long wait for BMW’s HP2 Megamoto is almost over – the eagerly anticipated, super-high quality machine will be arriving in Motorrad showrooms in July. The HP2 Megamoto is the second product from the exclusive BMW Motorrad ‘High Performance’ line. The Megamoto is an original, premium motorcycle th


New Malaguti Phantom F12 R
2008-06-03 13:05:50
An always modern scooter, in a completely new restyled concept to meet the actual requirements of the last generations. The new model keeps all the feelings of the basic successful F12, improving its modern and aggressive design. The new Phantom F12 R comes from different market researches in the young planet; a lot of drawings, sketches and ideas born from the reliable and strong cooperatio


Husqvarna 2008 Model Information
2008-06-03 13:04:16
The 2008 model information for the MX and Enduro bikes is now in and the changes are dramatic, especially for the four stroke models. New frames, new riding positions and fuel injection are headline items for certain models, with race inspired evolution carried out on others. Full details are as follows: MX 2008 2 StrokeThe ever competitive CR125 benefits from the evolutionary process with


Ducati Desmosedici RR - The First Public Appearance
2008-06-03 13:02:51
The Ducati Desmosedici RR made its first ever public appearance in action around the Misano Circuit at World Ducati Week 2007 on Saturday ridden by official Ducati MotoGP Team test rider, Vittoriano Guareschi. In front of thousands of ‘Ducatisti’, the pre-series version of the highly complex L-four cylinder MotoGP replica took to the circuit for a 15 minute session to demonstrate its inc
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Suzuki RM250 Paul Edmondson Replica Announced
2008-06-03 13:01:01
Available at Suzuki dealers later this month will be the all-new Suzuki RM250 Paul Edmondson Replica - an enduro specific version of the iconic two-stroke racer. Developed and built in the UK by the four-time World Champion, the limited run machine has been put together with the aim of being the ‘ultimate’ out of the showroom two-stroke enduro weapon. Featuring a revised power delivery t


World Superbike Comes To Town
2008-06-03 12:59:48
The World Superbike Championship is the ultimate competition for motorcycles derived from standard production models, and today it is one of the most spectacular and exciting forms of motor sport. Thanks to its exclusive format that sees riders compete in two races in one afternoon, spectators get twice as many chances to experience the thrills of the racing. A Superbike is a machine that, i


Honda CBR125R - The Biggest Seller In The 125 Class
2008-06-03 12:51:19
So far this year more than 700 riders in the UK – both new and experienced – have chosen a CBR125R. The CBR125R weighs just 110kilos and has a 124.7cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine which produces 13bhp at 10,000rpm and uses a six-speed gearbox to make the most of the available power. It has disc brakes front and rear and an electric starter. Dave Hancock, Head of Customer Service
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BMW R 1200 GS – The Most Successful BMW Of All Time
2008-06-03 12:50:18
BMW Motorrad celebrated an impressive record on 27 July as the 100,000th R 1200 GS rolled off the production line in Berlin, Germany. Since the introduction of the all-new, lighter and more powerful R 1200 GS in 2004, a staggering 84,373 units have been built, plus an additional 15,627 of its model variant, the R 1200 GS Adventure. No other BMW motorcycle has been built in such volume and wi


Suzuki B-King Launched In Europe
2008-06-03 12:49:14
European press arrived in Dresden, Germany for the European launch of the Suzuki B-King. Converging on the city's Westin Hotel, press from all over Europe joined Suzuki Motor Corporation staff from Japan for an early evening technical presentation on the mighty muscle bike, learning the path that the engineers have taken to turn concept into reality. Along with information on the bikes devel
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Piaggio Launches Hybrid Scooter
2008-06-03 12:48:13
Italian manufacturer Piaggio, the maker of Vespa, has launched an environmentally friendly hybrid scooter by mechanically and electronically linking a traditional combustion engine with an electric motor. The new design, which has a working title of HyS (Hybrid Scooter), allows the petrol engine to work as ‘normal’, but whenever the rider needs to accelerate more aggressively, the electr


2008 Honda CBR1000RR Features
2008-06-05 00:40:00
In 2008 Honda reinforces a long-standing legacy of creating breathtaking breakthroughs in the liter bike class. The all-new CBR1000RR establishes a higher standard for weight reduction and compact, centralized mass to produce the pinnacle of sportbike performance and rideability. New for 2008 All-new 999cc inline four-cylinder engine. Lightweight titanium intake valves. New thinner high


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