2011 Aprilia RSV4R
Leaks on the 2011 Aprilia RSV4R are still pouring in, i posted a couple of month back about the new features of the 2011 RSV4R, and now it seams that the RSV4R will be coming with a bunch of new features that were only available on the RSV4R Factory, like the APRC system, quick shift, launch control, wheelie and traction control.
Other changes include a slimmer exhaust, gold forks, shorter gearing and lighter wheels. The APRC-equipped RSV4 R should be retaliating around KD4750 which makes it a smarter option compared to any of the Japanese bikes in the market.
The New Green
I have been asked many times about the new Kawasaki ZX10-R, but all i could say was that Kawasaki USED to “Let the good times roll”….especially that they issued a technical recall on the ZX10-R a month after it the launch.
I did not get an invitation to the launch at Lossil in Qatar last Nov, so i haven’t ridden the green yet, and i can only quote whatever is circulating around the net and what the journalists that rode it has to say.
MCN did a group test last week between the ZX-10R, S1000RR, Honda Fireblade, Yamaha R1 and Suzuki GSX-R1000, and the above video should summarize it.
It can wheelie
Jap Art
Again Kawasaki keeps the good bikes for the Japan market and send us only the lousy ones, the ZRX1200 comes with 2 new color schemes this year..a Dark green with light green band, and a dark brown with light brown band.
Powering this classic a 4-stroke liquid-cooled, DOHC four-cylinder engine, with a total displacement of 1.164cc that pump 110HP at 8,000 rpm, and a 107Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, the bike weighs 246kg.
I would love to get my ass -or what’s left of it- on one of those for a Friday morning blast, but unfortunately this bike wont be going anywhere outside the Japanese market.
APRC system explained
2011 Norge GT
I’am not a fan of big touring bikes, but the sound and feel of any v-twin bike has a certain feel that can’t be replaced, you have to ride one to be able to understand how addictive it is….thats why i have a fetish for v-twin bikes.
The 2011 Norge GT its engine and exhaust system updated to the more powerful 8 valve (4 valves per cylinder) and now the 8V 1200 is pumps up 102 bhp, with 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) torque at 5500 rpm. For better cornering and stability when the bike is fully loaded with the touring gear, the suspension was also upgraded with new front forks and a new rear shock absorber.
The bike also got a new power-adjusted windscreen, new improved air flow fairings for engine cooling, anti-slip seat with a “body forming” foam, vibration-dampened footrests.
Wicked
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White is not Diavelish
In a press release, released on Monday Ducati decided to drop the pearl white color and replace it with the diamond black.
“…….While the Diavel Carbon in “red carbon” (gloss red over matte carbon weave) with red frame and “black carbon” (both gloss and matte carbon weave) with black frame, was overwhelmingly loved alongside the Diavel in traditional Ducati Red, Ducati’s response now replaces the originally presented pearl white with a brand new diamond black with black frame. The new scheme will be further enhanced with black anodised headlamp body and lateral air intakes….”
The Superbike Redefined
“A book which chronicles the development of one of Ducati’s most successful models, the new book tells the story of the development of the most powerful and charismatic Ducati Superbikes from the perspective of the designers, stylists, engineers, and managers. Every stage in the motorcycles’ planning, development, and manufacturing is covered in impressive detail, and accompanied by hundreds of photos and illustrations.
This book is as much about the men and women of Ducati-their intelligence, humor, passion, and dedication to excellence-as it is the bike itself. This book will take you deep into the heart and soul of these revolutionary motorcycles and the remarkable company that created them”
Book available at Pull Publishing and Amazon
The Diavel
ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Riding mode, 162hp, and all gizmos from the new Multistrada 1200.
Link.
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