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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
2010 Kawasaki ER6N
Some bikers like a fully faired sports bike, while some don’t. But almost all bikers agree Kawasaki Ninja 650R is a great, fun-to-ride middleweight motorcycle. The 2010 Kawasaki ER-6n simply leaves a little more of that torque, rev-happy 650 twin’s innovative inner beauty out where you can see it, revealing this soulful machine’s mechanical purity of purpose.
2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Superbike
Kawasaki has recently launched their all-new 2010 Z1000 super naked and while the opinions of fans vary from "aggressive and powerful" to "it could have shown better build quality", nobody will ever call this motorcycle dulling. Kawasaki claims this is their stripped-down Ninja ZX-10R and while that’s an ostentatious way of putting things.
New in every aspect, the bike is now being powered by a 1,043cc inline-four developing an impressive 136bhp and 81lb/ft of torque. The all-new engine makes this the most powerful Z1000 so far and we expect it to turn the new generation model into also the fastest Z1000. The chances for that to happen are quite big because the new aluminum frame reduces overall weight, about which Kawasaki hasn’t yet mentioned a word.
Yet they do brag about better mass centralization and the ZX-10R cast aluminum frame, which makes its way around the top of the engine, keeps overall width at a level that allows even female riders to ride the Kawasaki Z1000 easily. Also, aerodynamics should be significantly improved
Aprilia MANA
Mana 850 isn’t the first bike to employ a continuously variable transmission (CVT), but it is the first bike to add the feature of an electronically controlled semi-manual 7-speed sequential transmission, and a choice of three engine mappings, all made accessible at the push of a few buttons. But what might really generate the brouhaha is the fact that the 839cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, eight valve, single overhead cam, twin sparkplug per-cylinder, 90-degree V-Twin powering the Mana is sourced virtually unchanged from a scooter.
Aprilia have set up the CVT with three automatic settings and a pseudo sequential seven speed manual. The auto settings are touring (for good economy), sport (for maximum performance) and rain (for a softer power delivery for good traction in the wet), and they are interchangeable on the move with a handlebar switch. The pseudo manual option is controlled also via the handlebars or through the traditional left foot selector. There is no clutch lever.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
SHARP Helmet Safety Scheme – Government PR or a positive contribution to the safety of motorcyclists?
A few weeks ago inter-bike was invited to the governments independent test facility where all the SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme) motorcycle helmet testing is carried out. We got the opportunity to quiz the Government officials about the scheme. So to find out whether we here at www.inter-bike.co.uk think the scheme is just Government PR or a positive contribution to the safety of motorcyclists read our full article here.
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
New Husqvarana's luanched
Husqvarna has launched two new models, the new Husquvarna TE630 and the Husqvarna SM630 i.e. at the recent NEC Bike Show.
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
2010 Royal Enfield Woodsman EFI
New for 2010 the Royal Enfield Woodsman EFI is the UK designed variant of Royal Enfield's Bullet which was launched at the recent NEC BiKe Show. It is powered by the new fule injected unit construction engine.
Ride safe.
Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
Blog: http://inter-bike.blogspot.com/
Swicki: http://motorcycling-swicki.eurekster.com/
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