Ducati returns to the TT

March 20, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
 

Michael Rutter and his British Superbike Championship team Riders Motorcycles  will be racing a 1098R Ducati at the 2010 Isle of Man TT, Ducati is one of the great names in the TT, but haven’t participated since 2003….it will be very exciting to see them race again.

BMW is also returning and KTM will participate for the first time ever.

KTM Store

March 19, 2010 by · 9 Comments
 

Bike World just launched the KTM store, the store is actually part of the Bike World showroom but KTM branded and only showcase KTM products.

The exciting news is that they have a demo RC8, and those interested in a test ride can call to schedule a test ride.

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The 10 Sexiest Motorcycles of All Time

March 17, 2010 by · 3 Comments
 

The 1996 Ducati 916SPS is number one, check out the rest here.

2010 Suzuki GSV-R

March 14, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
 

This is the bike that Capirossi and Bautista will be racing at the 2010 MotoGP, Suzuki is planing a strong comeback this season and has designed a totally new bike for this…retro looks and a new V4 engine with improved acceleration, increased durability for the new engine restrictions that will be implemented into this year.

According to Suzuki this is the most technically advanced racing motorcycle that the Suzuki factory has ever produced.

Bike specs:

Engine Type: 4 stroke water cooled V4
Displacement: 800cc
Max Power: 225+ ps / 18,000rpm
Valve Control and Type: Pneumatic (air control), DOHC four-valve
Carburation Type: Fuel injection
Lubrication System: Wet sump (Motul Lubricants)
Clutch: Dry multi plates (back torque reduction type)
Transmission: Six speed low friction constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain
Frame Type: Twin spar aluminum alloy frame
Suspension: Front: Inverted type telescopic (Öhlins) / Rear: Link type (Öhlins)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Wheels: Front and rear: 429mm (16.5 inches)
Brake System: Front: Double carbon disc (Brembo) / Rear: Single steel disc (Brembo)
Overall Length: 2080mm
Overall Width: 660mm
Overall Height: 1150mm
Weight: 150+kg
Fuel Tank: 21 litres
Estimated top speed: 330+km/h

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Yet another rumor

March 13, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
 

BMW to buy MV Agusta.

I wouldn’t be surprised, they are the only company with loads of cash while all other bike manufacturers are in the red.

Old days racing hazards

March 13, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
 

Rumor of the day

March 11, 2010 by · 1 Comment
 

A possible merger between the two Italian giants…it will be very annoying to their Japanese rivals.

How to warmup a bike

March 10, 2010 by · 5 Comments
 

Roar Baby Roar

March 7, 2010 by · 20 Comments
 

All the photos i took were bad because of the weather so i decided to use a stock photo

Early morning on Saturday  i started getting the usual SMSs’ form the guys asking me to wake up and join them for a ride, they knew i had the RSV4 Factory and they wanted to see how it performs and properly take it for a spin….i wasn’t interested in waking up early because i thought its still dusty outside, but i took a peak from behind the curtains and the next thing you know am doing +200km/h on the first curve that came my way… -it’s only when the curve ended i realized how fast i was going!- Read more

Reviewing the RSV4 Factory

March 4, 2010 by · 8 Comments
 

Bike World brought in a demo RSV4 Factory, and i got it to test ride it over the weekend…..hope the weather gets better.

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