Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom | latest Suzuki motorcycle output in 2012

Racing NEWS | Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom | latest Suzuki motorcycle output in 2012. following I will update the latest info from the manufacturer who will issue a Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom. Suzuki DL1000 for further service in 2012! Category with the wind in his sails, the Japanese carmaker is to reintroduce a large footprint in the range. But beware: according to our information, more than a revolution, a big V-Strom DL650 should follow the lead of the new ...

Four years after his death the catalog Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom is expected to return for 2012. According to our information, the main road trail would take effect in the service, but a real overhaul of the model, expect more of a “restyling”, as they say in the jargon. According to our “insiders”, the new Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom 2012 should indeed adopt the look of the Suzuki DL650 2011/2012, we recently tested.

Besides its new plastic and finish revised upwards, we imagine that the ergonomics of the LD 1000 2012 should change significantly, as was the case for the youngest out this year, which features new seating, a larger pool notched at its base and a new variable diameter handlebar. This new Suzuki dl1000 V-Strom 2012 should also have an adjustable windshield (with tools) and an array of shiny new accessories, to dig into the catalog of Suzuki racing! The scoreboard should also be reviewed.

ENGINE AND CHASSIS “UP-TO-DATE” FOR SUZUKI DL1000 2012
Side-part cycle, the new Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2012 should remain roughly the same geometry, but given the most current equipment it should take on, we imagine that as the 650, the big Japanese road trail will lose a few pounds . Little by little, changes should certainly affect the mechanical, already preparing to move to its next emissions standards (euro4). But for now, unfortunately we have no other information about it.

As for pricing, the Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom 2012 seems to play a part again the map of the cheap alternative, given its chain drive and its equipment “standard”. On another niche so that the very luxurious and equipped with BMW 1200 GS, Yamaha XT1200Z and other Moto Guzzi Stelvio (or even the much awaited Honda and recasting Crosstourer “liquid” of the BMW R1200GS 2012 not to mention the Triumph Adventurer 1200) this DL1000 V-Strom 2012 (re) find she a place on this booming segment of road trails in sharp growth in Europe in recent years? Response in the coming months

Honda CBX Custom Transformer Streetfighter | custom modifications honda CBX

Racing NEWS : Honda CBX Custom Transformer Streetfighter | custom modifications honda CBX.okay this time I'll give a little info on the modification sepedah honda CBX. go see his review
custom Honda CBX transformer custom streetfighter is designed in extreme motorcycle custom way, this Honda CBX is customized in streetfighter model. This Honda CBX custom is absolutely amazing, you can see the totally extreme motorcycle custom here, the body tail custom of this Honda CBX look so unique, you can see that this motorcycle front suspension guard that look like robot hand.

Honda CBX custom here apply custom fuel tank that is designed look like a transformer robot model, this model make the Honda CBX custom show it big engine and exhaust custom. This motorcycle don’t have front fender, then the handle bar custom make this Honda CBX motorcycle custom look so muscular.

Motorcycle custom Honda CBX that is designed in transformer style with custom streetfighter can be applied at your own Honda CBX in your garage, of course if you like extreme streetfighter motorcycle custom, I think this Honda CBX will be popular as a street bike, all the design work of this Honda CBX custom is finished in perfect work and the detail is clear.

New release Suzuki Virus 1000 Naked bike 2012 | Suzuki Motorcycle

Racing NEWS | New release Suzuki Virus 1000 Naked bike 2012 | Suzuki Motorcycle Suzuki Virus 1000 Naked bike on the market today, a super extreme bike, almost a force, but brings out the tremendous potential embodied in this model of Suzuki 1000. It is a naked bike that takes shape based on a GSX-1000R, while looking at the headlight look you find that inspiration in the new GSR 750.

As for the chassis and the mechanical plant is the same as the GSX-1000R, pushing 185 hp, while the price at €18,000. Engine largely left exposed. Have added some features such as LED direction indicators and rear view mirror to the handlebars on the left side. On top of that come out from the cylinder contours of the bike reads the word “Virus”, the “R” in red color. You can bet that Suzuki Virus 1000 is sure will appreciated by fans of naked bike.

Full review Yamaha MT-03 Specs | Yamaha Motorcycle

Racing NEWS | Full review Yamaha MT-03 Specs | Yamaha Motorcycle 

New 2012 Yamaha MT-03 Photo's

Yamaha MT-03 profil

In the city, the radically styled MT-03 is one of the quickest and most rewarding ways to get from A to B. And out on twisty country lanes, this super-agile, high-torque bike can pack in more action per kilometre than just about any other machine.

General information
Model:	Yamaha MT-03
Year:	2012
Category:	Naked bike
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	660.00 ccm (40.27 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power:	47.33 HP (34.5 kW)) @ 6250 RPM
Torque:	56.20 Nm (5.7 kgf-m or 41.5 ft.lbs) @ 5730 RPM
Compression:	10.0:1
Bore x stroke:	100.0 x 84.0 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Injection
Fuel control:	SOHC
Ignition:	TCI
Lubrication system:	Dry sump
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Clutch:	Wet, multiple disc
Driveline:	Constant Mesh, 5-speed
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Steel tube truss diamond
Rake (fork angle):	26.0°
Trail:	97 mm (3.8 inches)
Front suspension:	Telescopic fork
Front suspensiontravel:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension:	Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment
Rear suspension travel:	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-17
Rear tyre dimensions:	160/60-17
Front brakes:	Double disc. Hydraulic
Front brakes diameter:	298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakes diameter:	245 mm (9.6 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	192.4 kg (424.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:	0.2705 HP/kg
Seat height:	805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,115 mm (43.9 inches)
Overall length:	2,070 mm (81.5 inches)
Ground clearance:	200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,420 mm (55.9 inches)
Fuel capacity:	15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)
Oil capacity:	3.40 litres (0.22 quarts)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric
Color options:	Black, white
Further information
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Ducati Monster With Titanium Frame | Modification Ducati

Racing NEWS | Ducati Monster With Titanium Frame | Modification Ducati 

A dedicated Ducatista has rebuilt his Ducati Monster S4RS with a bespoke titanium frame that knocks pounds off the weight whilst adding an equal amount of trick and acting as a rolling showcase for his business venture.

StradaFab promises to build titanium frames for your Ducati Monster, Superbike, Sport Classic or Hypermotard. The Monster frame was made using Grade 9 titanium tubing. With the stock steel frame weighing in at 27lbs, the titanium version managed to be 12lbs lighter. The Quat-D exhaust is about 10lbs lighter too. All of this added up to 364lb (165kg) dry, almost 30lbs less than the claimed stock weight.

The full specification run down includes:

• Titanium Headlight and Tail light brackets by StradaFab
• Painted Carbon Fiber seat by StradaFab
• Carbon Fiber and Aluminum clutch cover by StradaFab
• Paint by StradaFab
• Speedymoto top triple clamp
• Rizoma rearsets
• Rizoma mirrors
• Rizoma grips
• CNC Racing signals
• Quat-D Ex Box exhaust
• CNC Racing steering nut
• Tapered steering bearings
• Vortex 14T sprocket
• Driven clip-ons
• CRG Levers
• Rizoma bar ends

To achieve the cafe racer look a new tail section was fabricated.

“I made the tail also. I had a vision of what I wanted this bike to look like, kind of cafe racerish, but I didn’t want one of those cafe tails that don’t fit very well. So I carved the tail out of foam, covered it with fiberglass and made a mold for the CF.”

The bike was displayed at the NCR Ducstock show (though unfortunately I failed to see it there).

If you like what you see, StradaFab will build you a frame for your Monster for $6,500 or sell you their rolling showcase for $32,500 (gulp).

Riview 2012 Yamaha MT-01 Power Cruiser | Yamaha Motorcycle

Riview 2012 Yamaha MT-01 Power Cruiser | Yamaha Motorcycle 

 

2012 Yamaha MT-01 Power Cruiser

If you think Yamaha got lucky when it took sportbikes and four-stroke motocrossers to a new level with the stunning R1 and YZ400 in 1998, leaving everyone behind and scrambling to catch up (yes, this includes Honda), you better think again. Yamaha is about to do the same thing with the power cruiser segment.

The Tokyo Motorcycle Show saw Yamaha’s introduction of the equally stunning MT-01 concept power cruiser. Don’t think this is purely a concept that is not destined for production. This was the centerpiece of the show for Yamaha, and Yamaha spent tremendous time, energy and money developing this bike and the concept underlying it. This may be the successor to the V-Max, or an entirely new class of motorcycle — we’re not sure, but you can expect Yamaha to produce this bike and sell it to the public very soon (although in slightly different clothing – the current exhaust pipe arrangement would burn a passenger’s legs).

Elements of the MT-01’s styling are reminiscent of the V-Max — particularly the shape of the tank side panels. The MT-01 is extremely austere, reminding us of a Buell in some ways by combining a cruiser-style motor in a lightweight, minimalist frame.

This bike promises to go well beyond anything Buell has ever done, however. The motor appears somewhat related to Yamaha’s pushrod, V-twin cruiser Road Star (a 1600cc V-twin), but the cases are different and you can expect that the motor will be tuned for significantly more horsepower and torque. Combining this with the obviously lightweight chassis will result in a new level of performance in a pushrod V-twin motorcycle.

As the pictures make obvious, the mechanical elements of the MT-01 dominate the design of the bike. Rather than package the engine and mechanicals within a design, the engine and mechanicals are the design.

Frankly, we think this bike is a dramatic step forward in many ways. Initially, you are almost shocked by the design, but it grows on you in the way that the essence of a motorcycle appeals to you. The essence is the motor and the functional parts of the chassis, of course, and those elements smack you in the face when you look at the MT-01. Unlike a fat and heavy cruiser, however, here those elements are stripped to the bone where only there functionality stands out. Beautiful!

Take, for example, Yamaha’s treatment of the rear suspension, which resides on the left side of the cylinders in all its naked glory. This location has the functional benefit of centralizing the mass of the motorcycle and making the rear suspension easily serviceable. Yet, it is a design element itself — a design element which is appealing more for this functionality than its physical presentation.

The dual front disc brakes and Yamaha R1-style multi-piston calipers, combined with the light weight of the machine, would introduce a new level of braking performance to the cruiser segment, and there is no reason to doubt that Yamaha has not designed in equally high levels of handling and acceleration.

We had to look at the MT-01 for quite a while and think about it deeply, but the concept and the execution really excite us. Yamaha is reaching for that same level of soulful motorcycling experience that Moto Guzzi enthusiasts have known and deeply appreciated for a long time (see MD’s article on August 12). Combining performance and the heartbeat of a big V-twin.

All in all, we think the MT-01 represents an R1 type of leap forward in motorcycling, albeit in a different class or segment. Only Moto Guzzi competes in this same arena, but Moto Guzzi has been like a fine, but largely undiscovered wine — appreciated by the few connoisseurs. Yamaha is about to take this mainstream.

There are human beings inside Yamaha with deep feelings and a clear vision of the future of motorcycling. You can spend millions on research and development, but you can’t buy this vision. Only an individual human being can have this — committees and corporate bureaucracy normally destroy it. Yamaha has found a way to express this vision in their products. Bravo!