Stress, Work, And The Honda CBR 600 RR ABS

Stress, Work, and the Honda CBR 600 RR ABS

Modification Honda CB 100

Modification Honda CB 100

MotoGP Qualifying Wraps up in Estoril

Story and photos by Vicki Schouten

Marco Simoncelli dominated free practice, but in the end it was reigning champion Jorge Lorenzo who came out on top in this afternoon's MotoGP qualifying in Estoril. Damp conditions and a wet racetrack proved a challenge for all riders on Saturday afternoon, including San Carlo Honda Gresini's Simoncelli who crashed in the last five minutes of qualifying. Simoncelli looked to have pole position locked up until his fall, when reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo registered the fastest laptime at 1:37.161, besting Simoncelli's time of 1:37.294, giving the Factory Yamaha rider his first pole position of the season.

In the post qualifying press conference Simoncelli sited a soft front tire that caused his fall. What followed was a heated debate between Simoncelli and Jorge Lorenzo, who has expressed concern over the Honda pilot's aggressive riding style. Lorenzo made it quite clear that the past was the past, but should Simoncelli cause trouble in future for him, there will be a problem; "It doesn't matter. If nothing happens in the future, it's not a problem for me. But if something happens with you in the future, it will be a problem." explained Lorenzo. Having the two riders start next to one another on Sunday's grid may prove interesting. Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa rounded out the front row of the grid with a time of 1:37.324, despite a recovering shoulder injury. While his shoulder is still quite sore from surgery, Pedrosa intends to finish the race on Sunday.

Another rider who intends to finish Sunday's MotoGP race despite injury is Rizla Suzuki's Alvaro Bautista. We caught up with Bautista following Sunday's qualifying session. Still walking with the support of crutches, Bautista was just happy to be back on the motorcycle, and dropped two seconds off his laptime from Friday's practice sessions. Bautista explained that he was still very sore (he broke his femur 43 days ago) and that he had suffered significant muscle loss in his leg, enough that he still has trouble shifting the motorcycle from side to side, but overall he was simply happy to be back on the motorcycle, "I'm really happy because I can ride." explained Bautista. His goal is to finish Sunday's 28-lap race and continue to improve his health before LeMans on May 13.

Germany's Stefan Bradl set the pole position on a damp track in the Moto2 class with a time of 1:41.591, while Thomas Luthi (Interwetten Paddock Moto2) and Julian Simon (Mapfre Aspar Moto2) rounded out the front row.

In 125cc action, Bankia Aspar's Nico Terol continued to set a blistering pace, claiming pole position with a time of 1:46.556, ahead of Intact Racing's Sandro Cortese who registered a 1:47.270. Portugal's Miquel Oliveira (Andalucia Banco Civica) rounded out the front row with a time of 1:47.405.

An update on the Red Bull Rookies Cup action from Friday, a report on the Red Bull Rookies website confirms that 16-year old Austrian rider Deni Cudic narrowly missed being struck by a lightening bolt by only 2 meters during Friday's initial qualifying session. Cudic crashed and lost consciousness. He regained consciousness but was taken to hospital in Lisbon for further inspection. 15 year-old Arthus Sissis and 17 year-old Thomas Vavrous also blacked out from the lightening strike; they were riding close to Cudic at the time. South African rider Brad Binder won Saturday's Red Bull Rookies race, while Sissis took second place. Vavrous DNF'd and Cudic did not start Saturday's race.

2009 Yamaha R1

2009 Yamaha R1

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2011 Bimota DB5S

2011 Bimota DB5S Review

2011 Bimota DB5S is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Bimota with Streetfighterbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 Bimota DB5S has a engine capacity 1079cc with Bore x Stroke: 98.0mm x 71.5mm and with engine type Ducati 1100DS.

2011 Bimota DB5S 1

2011 Bimota DB5S 2

2011 Bimota DB5S 3

2011 Bimota DB5S 4

2011 Bimota DB5S 5

2011 Bimota S - International Specifications
USA MSRP - See dealer for pricing in USD
Canada MSRP - See dealer for pricing in CDN
European MSRP - € 19,906

Type: Ducati 1100DS
Configuration: 90 degree L-Twin
Displacement: 1079cc
Cooling: air/oil
Compression Ratio: 10.5±0.5:1
Valves per Cylinder: 2
Bore x Stroke: 98.0mm x 71.5mm
Redline: 9000rpm
Valve Angle: intake: 28 degree, outlet: 28 degree
Valvetrain Type: Desmodromic
Fuel Pump: Bitron 3.5bar, electronic
Throttle Body: 45mm
Air Filter: Foam
Exhaust System: 2 in 1 in 2, inox
Injection: Magneti Marelli
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Fuel Tank: 4.2gal/1.3gal reserve (16l/5l reserve)

TRANSMISSION

Type: Wet Clutch, multi-disc
Clutch: Hydraulic
Primary Drive: (TBA)
Final Drive: (TBA)
Gear Ratio: (TBA)

CHASSIS

Wheelbase: 56.1in (1425mm)
Swingarm Lenth: 20.3±0.8in (515±20mm)
Seat Height: 31.9in (810mm)
Footpeg Height: 14.6in - 15.2in (370mm - 385mm)
Handlebar Height: 33.9in (860mm)
Steering Stem to Seat Center: 25.2in (640mm)
Front Suspension: 50mm UD Marzocchi TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable (Preload - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound), travel 4.7in (120mm)
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17.0 Alluminium Alloy
Front Brake: Double 320mm Brembo floating discs, Brembo Radial Caliper, 4-piston, 4-pad
Rear Suspension: Extreme Tech monoshock, fully adjustable (Preload - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound)
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17.0 Aluminium Alloy
Rear Wheel Trail: 4.7in (120mm)
Rear Brake: 220mm Brembo Disc , 2-piston, 2-pad
Curb Weight: 417lb (189kg)

New Vario Absolute Matic

PT Astra Honda Motor introduced its newest New Honda Vario, an AT (Automatic Transmission) scooter with new features the most comprehensive in Indonesia. Honda Vario comes with a built-in advantages of liquid-cooled engine (radiator which together with the machine), in addition to design a stylish and sporty to meet consumer desires Indonesia. New Honda Vario will go on sale in the market through the entire network of Honda motorcycles in Indonesia in early September.

The key concept in the development of New Honda Vario is a combination of comfort and pleasure in driving, which aims to create an impression of scooters that "Absolute Matic" by providing an added value for consumers.

New Honda Vario will be produced at the factory to 3 of PT Astra Honda Motor is located in Cikarang, West Java, the most advanced factory is equipped with Honda's latest assembly technology.

New Honda Vario was produced in 2 types, type racing wheels (Cast Wheel) and type the radius (Spoke). Both types of wheel racing and the radius of each available in 5 color variants to meet consumers' diverse tastes.

Bikes Wallpapers

Bikes Wallpapers

2009 Honda CBR 600RR W/ ABS

2009 Honda CBR 600RR w/ ABS

Honda Stunner 150cc

honda stunner 150cc

Yamaha Motorcycle

Yamaha Motorcycle

2010 BMW S1000RR Superbike

2010 BMW S1000RR Superbike

Rare bikes, retro on Motorcycle Experience

From Motorcycle Experience

Catch your Motorcycle Experience premiere this Saturday, April 30 at 2:00pm on TSN and TSN-HD.

During this instalment of Motorcycle Experience Dave takes a look at Ed Vaillancourt's very rare 1954 BSA Shooting Star 500, riding instructor Clint McBain provides some invaluable tips on dealing with transport trucks out on the open road, during his Labrador tour, Bryan Hudgin sets a course for the second largest hydroelectric power station in North America, viewer PK samples Moto Guzzi's new retro inspired cafe racer, the 750cc V7 Cafe Classic, and the Ultimate Ride team explores the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina and checks out some serious white water.

There is one week remaining in the Joe Rocket May 24 Contest. Visit www.motorcycleexperience.ca for details.

This episode will be repeated Monday, May 2 at 12:30am and Friday, May 6 at 4:30pm. It will also be shown on TSN2 on Saturday, April 30 at 4:00pm, Monday, May 2 at 6:00pm, and Wednesday, May 4 at 3:30pm. All times are eastern.

Motorcycle Experience is created with the assistance of Honda Canada, BMW Motorrad Canada, Suzuki Canada, Yamaha Motor Canada and Motovan Corp.

MotoGP Estoril: All Smiles for Simoncelli

Story and photos by Vicki Schouten

Marco Simoncelli is a happy man; all smiles (and hair) in the paddock at lunch time in Estoril on Friday. In only his second season in the premiere MotoGP class, the San Carlo Honda Gresini rider piloted his Honda RC212V to the top of the practice board in both the morning and afternoon free practice sessions on a dry racetrack.

Simoncelli produced the fastest lap on the day with a 1:37.663, ahead of defending champion Jorge Lorenzo who, despite attempts to close the gap, produced a best time of 1:37.724. Rounding out the tight top three combined practice results was Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa with a time of 1:37.727. Tied for fourth place was Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner with a best laptime of 1:138.102; coincidentally the same two riders who were involved in an on track incident in Jerez. In a statement from the FIM Race Direction on Friday regarding the incident, the FIM declared that Race Direction has decided that the behavior of the track marshals was safe and appropriate. No doubt both riders are eager to put Jerez behind them and are focussed on a podium finish on Sunday in Estoril.

Rizla Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista continues to ride steady and improve his times. Bautista dropped another second this afternoon with a time of 1:40.173.

The skies opened up for the second Moto2 practice and riders contended with damp to wet track conditions. Gresini Racing's Yuki Takahashi once again came out on top in the rain, with a time of 1:51.606. Spanish rider Ricard Cardus was second aboard his QMMF Racing Moriwaki, while Gresini's Michelle Pirro rounded out the top three.

Bankia Aspar's Nico Terol continues to dominate the 125cc class with nearly a one second lead over his nearest competitor, Germany's Sandro Cortese.

The afternoon came to an abrupt standstill when a sever thunder and lightening storm rolled into the paddock around 4pm as the Red Bull Rookies Cup riders had just headed out onto the racetrack. The session was quickly red flagged and riders were brought back into the paddock to wait out the storm. Unconfirmed reports suggest that one of the Red Bull Rookie riders was struck by lightening. We hope to provide further details as we learn more. The Red Bull Rookies later returned to the racetrack once the storm subsided.

Modifikasi Honda PCX 125 cc 2011 Thailand

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The result as can be seen in the work of home modifications Ride It from Thailand. Ride It, producers familiar variation in Indonesia is so confident display honda PCX eksteemnya Honda concept.

From the screen that is used alone was seen grim, red blend of black and white makes it look sporty. What is unique is pepaduan legs. Telescopic front suspension does not rely on conventional, but use the swing arm model and is equipped with YSS suspension tube model.

Who's behind, Ride It backed the rear wheels by adding an adapter, the stakes should be removed rear fender. Medium rear suspension remain faithful to the YSS. But what use is a model without the tube.

Data Modification honda PCX 125:
Front suspension: Ride It
Rear suspension: Ride It
Rims: Custom
Decal: Ride It
Seat: Ride It

Yamaha TZR50 2011 Review

Yamaha TZR50 see figure is sure to be deceived. Fairingnya sturdy, the legs wide and distinctive blue racing Yamaha racing in Moto GP, WSBK until Motocross divert us on the engine which was only 50cc!

TZR50 Yamaha engine used only a single cylinder 50cc 2tak. No wonder if the machine is already equipped with water-cooled or radiator, the power just 2.6 Dk. To make it still manages to run, Yamaha to make a 6-speed transmission. But matters of style, not for granted! Entry-level motor sport is more than enough. Just look fairingnya, have split the light like a Yamaha R1. Terraces and stern seat that can carry a pillion section comfortably.

Deltabox chassis combined sobraker telescopic front and monoshock at the rear wheels. Peleknya wide with a design similar beam Yamaha YZF R125. The size of any special tires, 110/80-17 front and 130/70-17 rear. Larger than the size of tire Yamaha Byson! Features disc brakes in front and rear wheels have become the standard. Likewise with the indicator panel which blend digital and analog design supposedly inspired the Yamaha R1.

Want to know the price? Do not be surprised ya ... In Italy, this bike sold 3249 Euro or about Rp 41.3 million!

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Canadian TTX GP entry

From Amarok Consultants

LENNOXVILLE, QC - Amarok Consultants, a leader in motorcycle industry consulting, has presented the prototype for an electric racing motorcycle that will compete in the 2011 TTX GP racing series.

The Amarok P1, designed and built in Lennoxville, QC, tips the scales at a diminutive 147kg (325 lbs), with 7.5 KwH of lithium batteries and powered by two Agni 95R DC motors, making it one of the lightest electric sport motorcycles in existence. 

To achieve maximum power-to-weight and optimize handling, Amarok uses proprietary Concentric Design methodology to rethink conventional motorcycle architecture and challenge preconceptions of motorcycle engineering. The Amarok P1 features a frameless aluminum monocoque design that incorporates the structure, enclosed battery storage and the aerodynamic fairing all into one, eliminating duplication, optimizing distribution of loads and reducing weight across the system.

“Ever since I saw the first modern electric scooters in the mid 2000's, I felt that the time was ripe to approach motorcycle design like an aerospace vehicle, and integrate the body, frame and battery into the same structure,” said Amarok Consultants President and P1 chief designer Michael Uhlarik. “Since the 1930's, airplanes have relied on all-stressed skin, aluminum monocoques for superior strength, lower weight and packaging efficiency. Batteries already have strong and bulky structures, so why not design them into shapes that give them enough strength to support the entire motorcycle and rider vehicle system, while sculpting them into an aerodynamic package?”

The P1 is the result of over one year of design and fabrication, and although impressively light already, it represents only a starting point.

“The P1 is far from perfected, with many compromises made for the sake of time and limited resources," Uhlarik continued. "It is our design target to achieve a weight of 125kg (275 lbs) with the next generation P2, giving us power-to-weight parity with a gasoline powered 250cc Grand Prix bike. I want Amarok to prove that with battery electric vehicles, less really is more. Less heavy, costly batteries, but more performance and better handling.”

Amarok will be campaigning the P1 in the North American TTX GP electric racing series this summer with support from Pro6 Cycle, Canada's largest track day operator, and Dunlop Tires, while continuing to develop the concept and upgrading the technology for the second generation P2, due in fourth quarter 2011.

Based in Lennoxville, Quebec, Amarok Consultants provides outsourcing services to the motorcycle industry. Founded by international award winning designer Uhlarik, author of motorcycles such as the Yamaha MT-03, Yamaha TZR, Derbi CRA07 and many others, Amarok offers a range of services from industrial design and project management, to market research and brand development.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Review

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is one motorcycle issued by the manufacturer Kawasaki with Streetfighterbike edition which supported the body design is comfortable to use. 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has a engine capacity 599cc with Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm and with engine type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 1

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 3

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 4

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 5

2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - USA Specifications
MSRP: $10,699 USD

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four
Displacement: 599cc
Bore x stroke: 67.0 x 42.5mm
Compression ratio: 13.3:1
Fuel injection: DFI® with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles, two injectors per throttle body
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: X-ring chain
Rake / trail: 24 degrees / 4.1 in.
Frame type: Aluminum perimeter
Front tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17
Wheelbase: 55.1 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 41 mm inverted Showa Big Piston fork with top-out springs, stepless compression and rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 4.7 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: Bottom-link Uni-Trak® with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount, dual-range (high-/low-speed) stepless compression damping, 25-way adjustable rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload / 5.3 in.
Front brakes: Dual 300mm petal rotors with dual radial-mounted, four-piston, four-pad calipers
Rear brake: Single 220mm petal rotor with single-piston caliper
Overall length: 82.3 in.
Overall width: 28.0 in.
Overall height: 43.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal.
Seat height: 32.1 in.
Curb weight: 421.2 lbs.
Color choices: Lime Green / Ebony, Ebony / Flat Black,
Candy Plasma Blue / Ebony
Warranty: 12 Months


2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R - Canada Specifications
MSRP: $13,199.00 CDN

ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Displacement 599 cc
Bore and Stroke 67.0 x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio 13.3:1
Fuel System Fuel injection: ø38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles, dual injection
Valve System DOHC, 16 valves
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump
Ignition Digital
Starting Electric

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission 6-speed, return, cassette
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Reduction Ratio 2.688 (43/16)
Final Drive Sealed Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio 1.900 (76/40)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.714 (38/14)
2nd 2.200 (33/15)
3rd 1.850 (37/20)
4th 1.600 (32/20)
5th 1.421 (27/19)
6th 1.300 (26/20)

FRAME
Type Perimeter, pressed-aluminium
Tires: Front 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Wheel Travel: Front 120 mm
Tires: Rear 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Wheel Travel: Rear 134 mm
Caster (Rake) 24°
Trail 103 mm
Steering Angle (Left/Right) 27° / 27°

SUSPENSION
Front: Type 41 mm inverted fork with top-out springs
Front: Compression Damping Stepless
Front: Rebound Damping Stepless
Front: Spring Preload Fully adjustable (0-15mm)
Rear: Type Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock, top-out spring and pillow ball upper mount
Rear: Compression Damping Stepless, dual-range (high/low-speed)
Rear: Rebound Damping 25-way
Rear: Spring Preload Fully adjustable (5.5-15.5 mm)

BRAKES
Front Dual semi-floating 300 mm (x t6 mm) petal discs
Front Calipers Dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston (aluminium), 4-pad, Nissin
Rear Single 220 mm (x t5 mm) petal disc
Rear Caliper Single-bore pin-slide, aluminium piston, Tokico

PERFORMANCE
Maximum Power 92.7 kW {126 PS} / 13,500 rpm
Maimum Power w/ Ram Air 97.1 kW {132 PS} / 13,500 rpm
Maximum Torque 66.7 N·m {6.8 kgf·m} / 11,800 rpm

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length 2090 mm
Overall Width 705 mm
Overall Height 1115 mm
Wheelbase 1400 mm
Seat Height 815 mm
Curb Mass 191 kg
Fuel Capacity 17 litres
Fuel Consumption 6.2 L/100 km (45 MPG)

Details
MSRP* $13,199.00
Colours Lime Green / Ebony, Ebony / Flat Black
Warranty 12 months

ADDITIONAL COST OPTIONS
Good Times Protection Plan 24 or 36 months (Kawasaki GTPP coverage begins after the standard limited warranty expires)

MotoGP Estoril: Bautista Presses On

Story and photos by Vicki Schouten, from Estoril

Free practice got underway this morning under threatening skies in Estoril for Round #3 of the MotoGP series. Honda dominated the top of the free practice with Marco Simoncelli insisting on staying atop the charts with a time of 1:38.032. He was followed closely by Repsol Honda teammates Stoner and Pedrosa. Defending champion Jorge Lorenzo was 4th on his Factory Yamaha, while Valentino Rossi rounded off the top five of this morning's practice.



The real story of the morning however, was Rizla Suzuki's Alvaro Bautista, who put in some consistent and respectable laptimes, following his return to the circuit a mere 42 days after breaking his femur. After completing this mornings free practice session with a time of 1:41:034, Bautista's team confirmed that it is his intention to continue riding for the rest of the weekend.



Rizla Suzuki's GSV-R will feature a new logo in Estoril- "Change and Challenge"- which is used by Suzuki in Asian markets to promote its new range of motorcycle products. While the new logo is meant to engage with the enthusiasm of fans in these regions, Bautista himself certainly has a "Challenge" ahead of him as he recovers and makes a comeback from his serious injury.

Team Bankia Aspar's Nico Terol continued to dominate 125cc action on his Aprillia. With a time of 1:47.746 Terol was over one second faster than French competitor Johann Zarco from the Avant-AirAsia-Ajo team.

Moto2 action was close with team Gresini's Yuki Takahashi leading free practice with a time of 1:42.402. Hot on the heels of Takahashi were another 11 riders all under the 1:43 mark.

The sun is peering through the clouds and the forecast continues to change, here's hoping for sunny skies for the remainder of the weekend.

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Honda CBF Stunner FI In

Honda CBF Stunner FI in

Yamaha YZF R1 Motorcycle

yamaha YZF R1 motorcycle

tornadoes

all of the tornado and storm warnings and watches have been lifted around here for now. the roads have dried. the temperature is perfect at 75°. me and the busa are taking it to the streets spinning some extreme winds of our own.