Kuwait Bike Show 2010
The show is an annual bike event organized by Harley Davidson Kuwait, the event will run for three days starting Thursday, 25th March 2010 and will take place at the 360 Mall.
It’s an open event for all Harley owners, its also open for bikers from other GCC states.
Check out their web site for more info.
How they used to built them
The 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 750, i wonder how they do it now.
Ducati returns to the TT
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
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.
The 10 Sexiest Motorcycles of All Time
The 1996 Ducati 916SPS is number one, check out the rest here.
2010 Suzuki GSV-R
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
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
Rumor of the day
A possible merger between the two Italian giants…it will be very annoying to their Japanese rivals.
How to warmup a bike
Moto GP- Super Bike
- Crashes, a podium and a point-less Sunday: Razgatlioglu’s remarkable rollercoaster week in Australia
- Booth-Amos’ maiden WorldSSP victory: "It’s a huge weight lifted off my shoulders!"
- Best WorldSBK weekend so far for Sam Lowes: "To come here, two top sixes… it’s something to build on!"
- "In testing, I struggled a lot… great to open the season with a win!" – Manzi on bouncing back for Race 1 victory
- "I didn’t have perfect braking at Turn 4 and he almost hit me… I was lucky to make a mistake!"
