Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Updated Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R.

Triumph Motorcycles have just released details of their updated Triumph Street Triple and Street Triple R for 2011. Changes include:

2011 Triumph Street Triple R


2011 Triumph Street Triple

  • New headlight design from the Speed Triple
  • More contemporary look
  • New colour options
  • New style Triumph sports script on the tank, debuted on the new Daytona 675R, as well as a stylish new ‘Street Triple 675’ logo
  • The standard model features three metallic paint options at no extra cost (Crystal White, Phantom Black and the distinctive new Imperial Purple) .
  • Higher-specification ‘R’ available in Diablo Red, Crystal White and Phantom Black (with gold wheels)
  • Both models have been ‘dechromed’ with brushed steel exhaust headers, heel guards and silencers replacing the previous polished items, while new handlebar clamps, machined detail on the handlebar end weights and redesigned headstock infills.
  • Both variants feature Triumph’s comprehensive latest specification instrument pack.

The updated Street Triple and Street Triple R will arrive in UK Triumph dealers in April apparently.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
Email: webmaster@inter-bike.co.uk
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

2009 BMW K1300S Revew ,Specs,and Photos

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The motor is the biggest single area of improvement. Engineering development was handed over to the spanner magicians at Ricardo – the same firm that designed the gearbox for the 1000bhp Bugatti Veyron hypercar. This is the first time BMW has worked with Ricardo on one of its bikes. The result is a claimed 175bhp from an increased 1293cc four-cylinder motor that is much smoother with bundles of power and torque. It’s one of the best big-capacity motors on the road today combining lovely refinement with a racing engine snarl when pushed. And yes, it’s very, very, very fast.
Few bikes shrug off winter better than a BMW motorcycle but it will still need regular attention to keep it looking shiny. The uprated shaft drive means less maintenance and expense than a chain.  A few owners of the BMW K1200S previous model seemed to have suffered from vibration and quite high oil consumption but the new engine should stop that happening.There is no getting away from the fact that the BMW K1300S is a big bike – with a 228kg dry weight, it is never going to be a race-designed lightweight. However, the clever Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA II) system does a great job of hiding that weight. The suspension has nine potential settings to cover solo riding, pillion and both settings with luggage. It works brilliantly. The slightly numb front end is better than it was previously thanks to lighter Duolever components. Just be sure to avoid the Continental Sport Attack tyres fitted to some – they are not up to the best rubber.
At £10,165 for the stock model without ABS there is no getting away from the fact that the BMW K1300S is not a cheap bike…add in the essential ABS and the price hits £11,060. From there on in adding options obviously just adds more and more to the costs. ESA II must be on the list as it transforms the bike. BMW do a Dynamic Pack which puts ABS and ASC traction control together for £377 and saves £45. So to get ABS, ASC and ESA II adds almost £1000 to the £10,165 cost. You do get a lot of bike for the money however but it’s still a lot of cash compared to the likes of a Suzuki Hayabusa.
Spec up a BMW K1300S with all of the options BMW has to offer and it’s going to be an expensive machine. There are some must-haves though and the ESA II at £617 is one of them as it offers a great deal of adjustment and takes the guesswork out of suspension adjustment. ABS is another one. After that there are some lovely choices. Heated grips, hard luggage, Akrapovic exhaust, onboard computer and a quickshifter. Most are worth a look although we would give the quickshifter a miss as although it works just fine, it seems out of place on a bike like this.

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Saturday, March 26, 2011

Cagiva Planet 125

Cagiva Planet 125  Cc Picture

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Model ID
Manufacturer (Make)Cagiva
Model NamePlanet 125
Year1998
Category(class)Street Fighter
Engine
Engine Capacity (Displacement)125 ccm (7.63 cubic inches)
Engine Type1 cylinder
Stroke2
Cooling SystemLiquid
Powertrain
Gearbox6 speed
Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions
Seat Height795 mm (31.3 inches)
Dry Weight125 kg (276 lb)
Performance
Max Power15.00 HP (10.9 kW) at 9500 RPM
Max Torque17.00 Nm (12.5 ft*lbs) at 9200 RPM
Power/Weight Ratio0.11 Hp/Kg
Top Speed-
Acceleration (dart, speedup) time
0-100 km/h13.9 seconds
0-60 mph13.2 seconds

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  • 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear

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    Cagiva Planet 125  Cc
    Cagiva Planet 125  Cc

    Cagiva Planet Pictures,and Technical Specifictions

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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
    Model ID
    Manufacturer (Make)Cagiva
    Model NamePlanet 125
    Year1999
    Category(class)Street Fighter
    Engine
    Engine Capacity (Displacement)124.6 ccm (7.6 cubic inches)
    Engine Type1 cylinder
    Bore x StrokeØ56.0 mm x 50.6 mm (Ø2.2 inches x 1.99 inches)
    Bore/Stroke Ratio1.11
    Stroke2
    Starter SystemElectronic
    Cooling SystemLiquid
    Powertrain
    Gearbox6 speed
    Chassis/Suspension/Brakes
    Front Suspension Travel120 mm (4.72 inches)
    Rear Suspension Travel140 mm (5.51 inches)
    Front BrakesSingle disc
    Front Brakes DiameterØ320 mm (Ø12.6 inches)
    Rear BrakesSingle disc
    Rear Brakes DiameterØ230 mm (Ø9.06 inches)
    Front Tire110/70-17
    Rear Tire150/60-70
    Dimensions
    Seat Height780 mm (30.71 inches)
    Wheelbase1395 mm (54.92 inches)
    Curb Weight135 kg (298 lb)
    Fuel Capacity 12.5 litres (3.3 gallons)
    Performance
    Max Power15.00 HP (10.9 kW) at 10400 RPM
    Max Torque12.00 Nm (8.82 ft*lbs) at 8500 RPM
    Power/Weight Ratio0.11 Hp/Kg
    Top Speed114 km/h (71mph)
    Acceleration (dart, speedup) time
    0-100 km/h13.9 seconds
    0-60 mph13.2 seconds



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    Fuel Consumption5.8 litres/100km (40.53 mpg)

    Friday, March 25, 2011

    2011 Honda CBR250R Review

    The motorcycle business has evolved a full circle at Honda. It brought the world high-tech bikes, higher-tech bikes, superbikes and then pushed the envelope to supersports, this giant punching through every barrier of motorcycle development along the way.The CBR250R reveals a mature side to this multinational company, who’s put on its thinking cap to conjure up a practical bike for daily use that’s also affordable.

    The attractively faired CBR250R looks a full-size bike. This sporty quarter-liter motorcycle resembles Honda’s VFR1200F, also sporting a mass-centralized stance. The front fairing extends down to shroud its engine bay, and a curved visor provides ample high speed wind protection, wrapping around a sporty cockpit.
    Neat attention to detail is apparent in the attractive steering head region, and you get clip-ons mounted above the triple clamp. We liked the 250R’s blue backlit LCD instruments with silver trim and a compact, easily deciphered layout. An analog tachometer dominates this bay, while you also see a bold digital speedometer, in addition to odometer, trip-counter, clock, fuel and temperature readouts. Switches include all you require, while there are smart buffed-alloy levers and nice feeling palm grips, although we missed the functionality of an adjustable clutch lever.
    The tank looks and feels nice thanks to perfectly sculpted knee grooves. Futuristic flank panels swoop back into a bi-color tail, split grab bars and angular brake warning light. There’s also a sharp belly pan, stubby silencer crafted from blackened stainless steel and well-defined footrests. A utility box tucks under the CBR250R’s split seats.Here's a cutaway of Honda's new 249cc, single-cylinder engine.

    Honda has developed a new 249cc, 4-stroke, dual-overhead-camshaft engine for the CBR250R. The liquid-cooled, single-cylinder powerplant is fuel-injected via a twin-beam, Honda PGM-FI system.
    The centrifugal cast, thin-wall cylinder sits 4mm offset from the crankshaft center towards the exhaust side to reduce friction between the cylinder and molybdenum-coated piston. There’s a textured sleeve exterior for better heat dispersion, while the combustion chamber uses pentroof architecture. An iridium spark-plug is deployed in the new engine that uses four lightweight valves propped up on slender stems. The CBR250R enjoys the world’s first roller rocker arms on any DOHC engine, with tappet clearance relying on shim adjustment.
     
     Peak power at the crankshaft is stated to be 25.8 hp at 8500 rpm, while a maximum torque figure of close to 16.6 ft-lb at 7000 rpm is to be expected, varying from market to market.
    That reads all very well on paper, but feels more fun commanded by your own enthusiastic wrist. The engine note is pleasantly gruff yet soft. Engine revs build with a willing thrum the instant you select first, open throttle and let out the well-weighted clutch. Throttle response is crisp, the CBR250R enjoying a wide, thoroughly refined powerband even novices wont hesitate to exploit. Revs rise in a smooth, purposeful rush through an adequate low end, meeting a meaty midrange and frantic top-end rush as expected from the short-stroke powerplant.Our Indian correspondent had a chance to test out the new CBR250R on the track.

    I found myself fighting to complete the up-shift to third before revs bashed into and tripped on the limiter over 10,000 rpm in second while exiting the final corner leading onto the main straight at Bira circuit, Pattaya, where we were treated to our first few laps aboard the 250R. You’ve six gears to play with, every shift feeling light and precise. The CBR is good for effortless 70-mph cruising, with the maximum speed I saw at the end of the straight being an indicated 88 mph, a little power still in hand.
    A diamond frame with steel pipe trusses holds the CBR250R together, with 37mm telescopic front suspension, a rectangle-section swingarm and 5-step adjustable Pro-link system at the rear. Wheels are 17 inches, with ample tires, a 140/70 section used at rear.
    The CBR250R riding position is midway between commuter-upright and sporty, and kept my wrists stress free during this short ride. The saddle offers good padding, making this a comfortable steed. Ride quality feels plush, although this was difficult to judge on the racing circuit.
    Handling is light, street-friendly and stable through the corners. The Honda doesn’t handle with the sharp edge of a more radical race replica bike. It feels softer and forgiving, sure-footed enough for the occasional track day, still essentially a comfortable motorcycle well suited to daily use.U.S. customers can choose Honda’s innovative C-ABS for an extra $500.

    Honda is offering top drawer Combined ABS front (296mm floating disc) and rear (220mm) disc brakes as an option. The combined system is calibrated to intervene and distribute brake pressure to the front and rear whenever you depress the rear brake, while the front brake lever works independently as on any motorcycle. Both ends are ABS enabled, the system modulating hydraulic pressure and preventing wheel lock in every situation.
    The uphill back straight at Bira ends in a tricky chicane lurking behind a crest, and this made it a nasty habit of leaping out of nowhere into my sight at close to 80 mph with frightening regularity. That’s exactly when I felt the CBR chassis and my track abilities shimmying close to the edge, only to be rescued lap after lap thanks to the amazing brakes.
    My contribution was no more than to jump on the brakes and hang on, from where the C-ABS system took over and worked its magic without any drama. I never needed to alter my braking habits, or felt the Combined ABS system intruding on riding pleasure or brake feel. It’s a clever system that will make a pro of most novices.The practical and city-friendly CBR250R is a superbly balanced motorcycle. The 250R goes on sale in select Asian markets in the first quarter of 2011, and is poised to provide enthusiasts a stylish bike with adequate performance, street-friendly handling and advanced brakes, all at a really attractive price.

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    Wednesday, March 23, 2011

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