Friday, July 8, 2011

2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R Announced

Aprilia has announced that it will be replacing its aging V-Twin powered Tuono naked streetfighter with an all-new motorcycle based off the Aprilia RSV4 Factory and RSV4R Sportbikes . Its classic moniker will continue with the new motorcycle being called the Aprilia Tuono V4R Sportbike. The 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R Sportbikes will be powered by the same liquid-cooled 999cc V- Four engine as used in

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Kawasaki Promotion Giving Away 820 Vehicles

Kawasaki is giving away a free 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R or Bayou 250 ATV at each of 820 participating dealerships across the U.S. as part of its "Good Times Sales Event" promotion.


The contest also features a number of instant win prizes ranging from discounts on accessories and service to Green Day music downloads to one of four 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero cruisers.

“This multi-tiered

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Benelli Caffenero 125, 2011

Benelli Caffenero 125, 2011

Specifications

ENGINE
STARTING ELECTRIC


CHASSIS
FRAME Split single cradle frame in high tensile strength steel tube
FRONT SUSPENSION Hydraulic telescopic fork ø33 mm
FRONT SUSPENSION STROKE 70 mm
REAR SUSPENSION Floating engine with double hydraulic rear dumper
REAR SUSPENSION STROKE 50mm
FRONT BRAKE Steel disk ø240 mm with floating double piston caliper
REAR BRAKE Steel disk ø240 mm with floating double piston caliper

FRONT RIM TYPE Aluminium alloy
2,50"x16" FRONT RIM DIMENSIONS

REAR RIM TYPE Aluminium alloy
2,75"x16" REAR RIM DIMENSION

100/80 - 16 50SFRONT TYRE
110/80 - 16 60S (120/80 - 16 60P) REAR TYRE

DIMENSIONS

2070 mm LENGHT
715 mm WIDHT EXCLUDING MIRRORS
1260 mm EIGHT EXCLUDING MIRRORS
800 mm SEAT HEIGHT
WHEELBASE 1360 mm

125 kg UNLADEN WEIGHT
130 kg ROAD READY WEIGHT
285 kg PERMITTED TOTAL WEIGHT

7,4 l USABLE TANK VOLUME

Benelli TNT 899, 2011

Benelli TNT 899, 2011

Specifications


ENGINE

TYPE In line 3 cylinders, 4-stroke, liquid cooled , 4 valves per cylinder double overhead camshaft, with balancer shaft

DISPLACEMENT 899 cc
BORE x STROKE 88 x 49,2 mm

COMPRESSION RATIO 12,5:1
RATED OUTPUT 88 kW (120 cv) @ 9500 rpm

MAX. TORQUE 88 Nm (9 kgm) @ 8000 rpm
FUEL SUPPLY Electronic injection with three throttle bodies ø53 mm
EXHAUST SYSTEM With catalytic converter and oxigen sensor

CERTIFICATION Euro 3
CLUTCH: Wet clutch

GEARBOX 6 speed
FINAL DRIVE Chain drive, ratio 16:41

CHASSIS
FRAME Decomposable, front steel trestle, rear alluminium alloy casting Pagina 1 di 3 / Page 1 of 3

FRONT SUSPENSION Ø43 mm upside-down fork, with idraulic extension / compression and spring preload adjustments
FRONT SUSPENSION STROKE 120 mm

REAR SUSPENSION Steel trestle swingarm, progressive rear dumper with idraulic extension/compression and spring preload adjustments
REAR SUSPENSION STROKE 120 mm

FRONT BRAKE Twin floating disk ø320 mm with 4 piston calipers
REAR BRAKE Singol disk ø240 mm with double piston caliper

FRONT RIM 17”x3.50” DOT-D
REAR RIM 17”x6.00” DOT-D

FRONT TYRE 120/70-ZR17 58W (-120/65-ZR17 56W-)
REAR TYRE 190/50-ZR17 73W (-180/55-ZR17 73W --- 200/50-ZR17 75W -)

DIMENSIONS
LENGHT 2128 mm
WIDHT EXCLUDING MIRRORS 790 mm
HEIGHT EXCLUDING MIRRORS 1050 mm

SEAT HEIGHT 820 mm

WHEELBASE 1443 mm
UNLADEN WEIGHT 208 kg
ROAD READY WEIGHT 215 kg

PERMITTED TOTAL WEIGHT 400 kg
USABLE TANK VOLUME 16 lt

BMW 1232 by Jean-Luc Dupont

In 1923, BMW introduced the R32, the company's first foray into the motorcycle manufacturing business. The 500cc 8.5 horsepower boxer, set the design and styling cues that BMW still follows in many ways. A lot of enthusiasts love the look of the original, but let's face it, as an every day rider today, it's simply inadequate. So, what if you could take that original model and reinterpret it with

Monday, July 4, 2011

BMW Unveils E-Scooter Concept

The BMW E-Scooter was developed with funding form Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development.The E-Scooter was created with two goals in mind: to offer performance comparable to a 600cc combustion engine-powered maxi-scooter and to offer sufficient range for an urban commuter.







BMW wanted the E-Scooter to provide enough power and speed for freeway passing and

Friday, July 1, 2011

2012 Harley Davidson Sportster Trike Models

Harley-Davidson has begun shipping its 2012 Sportster, Touring and Trike models across the U.S. and Europe. The 15 announced 2012 models are all returning models from the 2011 lineup. The 2012 models will have new color options but the big news is the 103 cubic engine will now be offered standard across Harley-Davidson’s 2012 Touring line, replacing the 96 cubic inch engine.


2012 Harley