More pictures of theTriumph Daytona 675 powered by bioethanol reaching 158.7 mph

More fantatsic pictures of the Triumph Daytona 675 powered by bioethanol fuel (made from apples) reaching an astonishing track speed of 158.7 mph at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground!

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http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=2356

So well better get growing apples fast!

Joking part this is an amazing technological achievement and many point to a future whereby motorcycles run totally or partially on biofuels.

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Jon Booth
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Triumph Dayona 675 reachs 158.7 mph on apples!

A Triumph Daytona 675 powered by bioethanol fuel made from apples today reached an astonishing track speed of 158.7 mph at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. You can read the full story on www.inter-bike.co.uk. at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/tblnewspop.asp?news=2356

So well better get growing apples fast!

Joking part this is an amazing technological achievement and many point to a future whereby motorcycles run totally or partially on biofuels.

Ride safe!

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/

New Battistinis Custom Bagger Wallpaper

Just though I'd let you all know that I've just added a great new motorcycle wallpaper to our motorcycle wallpapers selection here at http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/. It's of Battistinis fantastic Custom Bagger, a real looker. You can download this wallpaper and many more great motorcycle wallpapers by visiting http://www.inter-bike.co.uk/wallpapers.asp

Hope you enjoy this one!

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Jon Booth

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The Triumph Speed Triple now in stunning Matt Black!

Have you been dreaming of a Matt Black Speed Triple, well now its a reality!
Triumph Motorcycles has introduced a Matt Black colour option for this highly popular model.

Apparently the Matt Black Speed Triple costs £7,999 OTR and will be available in UK Triumph dealers from the end of April.


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Ducati Monster 696

The new Ducati Monster 696 + has now arrived at Ducati dealers in the UK and Ireland and demonstrators are available for test rides. So if your hankering for a test ride or to buy one you can locate your nearest Ducati dealer at http://www.ducatiuk.com/.

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Jon Booth

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KTM RC8 vs Yamaha R1

The KTM RC8 vs the Yamaha R1? Bring it on!!

Pics: Motorevue

In their latest issue, French magazine Motorevue would be doing a full-blown shootout between the hot new KTM 1190 RC8 and the mighty Yamaha R1. Pitting French-spec (?) 100bhp versions of the two machines against each other, Motorevue came to the conclusion that while the R1 remains unbeaten for top speed, the RC8 holds many advantages over the Japanese bike. According to MR, the RC8 has less demanding ergonomics, is more stable at high speeds, offers more cornering precision, and that its wonderfully unconventional styling has more ‘character.’

Here are Motorevue's figures for the two bikes:

KTM 1190 RC8
Top speed: >230km/h
Power: 104.9bhp (measured at the crank)
Dry weight: 188kg
Price: 16,250 euros

Yamaha YZF R1
Top speed: >230km/h
Power: 114bhp (measured at the crank)
Dry weight: 172kg
Price: 13,590 euros

Aprilia Tuono R

Aprilia’s new Tuono 1000 R, the motorcycle that pioneered the market for hypernakeds. The new bike has already triggered immense interest and stimulated intense debate in biker forums all over the world.

Aprilia Tuono has always been different. Not just another naked, it is more of a 1000 cc superbike, from which the fairing has been removed, and to which raised handlebars fitted for maximum control. The Tuono has exceeded all expectations. It is already legendary for its ridability as a road bike, and it has proved invincible on the racetrack too, literally dominating the Italian naked racing scene.


The Tuono has also carried the Aprilia flag on the international racing scene, achieving prestige in epic races like the Isle of Mann Tourist Trophy and Macao.
The Tuono is a street fighter with racing in the blood. Now, the 2006 model has been thoroughly improved mechanically and stylistically. With more blistering performance than before, the new Tuono 1000 R is even more thrilling to ride.

In short, the new Tuono is more refined, more powerful, more Tuono than ever. More modern in design, and more advanced in all aspects of technology, the new Tuono 1000 R sets even harder to beat standards. The new model remains the most high-tech naked around and the absolute leader among twin cylinder machines.
Here is a machine for the demanding motorcyclist, the rider who seeks maximum naked performance, on the road and on the track.

The 1000cc 60° V twin Magnesium engine now develops 133 HP (98 kW) and an impressive 10.4 kgm of torque at only 8,750 rpm. This, plus a rigid but super-lightweight frame, professional suspensions, radial caliper brakes with four separate pads, and a whole range of world class components make the new Tuono impossible to beat when it comes to performance and safety.

The new Tuono will be officially presented at the Paris Salon Mondial du Deux Roues

Hybrid Motorcycle - Yamaha Gen-Ryu

This model is a proposal for a “High-performance Hybrid Motorcycle.” Based on Yamaha’s “Genesis” design ideal and the new “G.E.N.I.C.H.” ideal reflecting the latest electronic control technologies, this model combines the lightweight, compact YZF-R6 600cc engine and a high output, high efficiency electric motor. It is designed to offer both the joy of handling of a motorcycle and the comfort and carrying capacity of a scooter. Features like the lightweight aluminum CF die-cast body with optimized rigidity balance, large diameter wheels and long wheelbase give this model running performance and handling similar to a 1,000cc class machine.
Furthermore, as Yamaha H.M.I. (Human Machine Interface) systems, this model adopts ASV (Advanced Safety Vehicle) features aimed at preventative safety functions and smart functions for increasing rider comfort.

The ASV functions include
(1) a vehicle-vehicle distance warning system using the latest communications technologies,
(2) a cornering light system that improves nighttime vision when turning at intersections and curves,

The smart functions include
(1) a noise canceling system that greatly reduces wind noise,
(2) a short wave tandem intercom system,
(3) voice navigation function,
(4) music player and hand-free cell phone function and
(5) rear view monitoring system using a CCD camera and LCD display.

2008 World Superbike dreams 1-Aprilia V4 999 Prototype 0

The Aprilia V4 project utilizes a brand new V4 999cc engine destined both for world superbike and the road. The V4 will be Aprilia’s first ever four cylinder motorcycle. Already now at the very beginning of the project Aprilia stipulates a max power of more than 210hp from the superbike version. Aprilia surprised everyone when it last threw itself into World Superbike racing with the RSV Mille by being competitive and winning races in the first year. The new V4 project is a different ballgame and the engine is completely designed in-house. But in many ways, Aprilia have got more racing heritage to its name than Ducati. Not in world superbikes, but on the GP tracks with 125’s and 250’s. The RS Cube MotoGP project failed big time for Aprilia and almost run the company off the map financially. The triple engine had more than enough power, but was virtually unrideable. So Aprilia are now trying again with a new engine in World Superbike. You might speculate that Aprilia chose the V4 999cc engine to gain experience in the V4 format and perhaps also be able to produce an 800cc version for future MotoGP glories.


The 65 degree V4 was also chosen to utilize Aprilia’s extensive know how in producing a race chassis around narrow V-engines. The new V4 is even more compact than the current V60 used in the RSV models. Aprilia will use fly-by-wire technology with wiring never seen on any motorcycle before. The fuel management system is very advanced where servo motors only operate its own row of cylinders throttle bodies. This has been done to optimise high power engine management. This is needed when the V4 spins around at a maximum 13.500rpm.

Aprilia recently started testing of the new engines in a new chassis. The bike is called Prototype 0. This is the very first shakedown test of the engine after bench testing under realistic conditions on a roadracing circuit. The rest of that prototype is basically a modified RSV 1000R. The bike will be shown with final design and chassis at the 2007 EICMA show in Milan.

Norwich is the New Rome

Bennetts, leading UK bike an scooter insurers have just put out a press release, stating Norwich is the "Scooter Capital" of the UK. Apparently based on their policyholder data, one in twenty Norwich residents own or ride a scooter.
You can read the full details of Bennetts article and where other major UK towns rank, for scooter riding and ownership, on the www.inter-bike.co.uk web site by clicking here.

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Jon Booth
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