- 160 hp inline 6-cylinder engine that produces 70% of maximum torque (129 lb-ft) at a mere 1,500 rpm. Maximum horsepower is achieved at 7,500 rpm.
- Lightweight construction throughout via magnesium and aluminum parts
- The GTL includes a standard xenon (HID) headlight, heated grips and seat, cruise control, on-board computer, and a top case, among other features.
- ABS will be standard.
- Three riding modes: “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”
- A standard audio system with iPod, Bluetooth and satellite radio controls
- Standard Paralever and Duolever suspension; options will include electronic suspension (ESA II), dynamic traction control, and a adaptive headlight that compensates for lean and pitch angle
The 2011 Monster
A 100 hp Monster is the new Monster 1100EVO, it has a new exhaust system, new seat, handlebars raised by 20 mm, new Ducati Safety Pack (DSP), ABS, and the new Ducati Traction Control (DTC) -four levels-…..could it get any worse ?
Ducati please give me my primitive feel back.
Meet the Devil
The Diavel my next bike.
A friend tagged me on this photo on Facbook, i believe it was taken at Eicma as the bike is due to launch tomorrow.
Bike of the Year
October 29, 2010 by Adrenaline · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Bikes, BMW, Events, Greece, Kawasaki, KTM, MV Agusta, Suzuki, Yamaha
Filed under: Bikes, BMW, Events, Greece, Kawasaki, KTM, MV Agusta, Suzuki, Yamaha
This may sound a repetition of the previous post.
SWA -Supertest World Association- is an organization that runs the world biggest track test with motorcycle journalists from all around the world to compare the latest bikes in the market.
This year test took place in Greece, with the absence of Ducati, KTM and Bimota, the final ranking -based on lap times, dyno power and torque measurements, comfort, price/performance ratio- was as follows:
1-BMW S1000RR (with distinction)
2-APRILIA RSV4
3-MV AGUSTA F4 1000
4-KAWASAKI ZX-10R
5-SUZUKI GSX-R 1000
6-YAMAHA YZF R1
7-HONDA CBR1000RR
Best of 2010
2010 is the year of the European manufacturers’, as they were the ones with a lot of cash during the global recession and continued to feast us with new products while the Japanese went into hibernation.
Motorcycle of the Year BMW S1000RR
Best Sportbike BMW S1000RR
Best Standard Kawasaki Z1000
Best Touring BMW R1200RT
Best Sport-Tourer Ducati Multistrada
Best On/Off Road BMW F800GS
Best Off-Road Yamaha YZ450F
Finally, and in my humble opinion the most beautiful sport bike Aprilia RSV4.
Via Motorcycle.com
The DOG boys
The snap shot above is from Ducati website, seams they have discontinued the Sport Classic line and replaced with Diavel….so NO more classics!!!
Looking at the range Ducati, we have the Hypermotard, the Monster, the Multistrada, the Streetfighter, the Superbike and finally the Diavel…which is supposedly Ducati’s envision of a cruiser.
So HOG boys here comes the DOG boys.
Think Blue
A benchmark for street bikes
The Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition is serious track bike it applies Aprilia’s track technology and experience to Aprilia’s supersports road bikes, the new RSV4 APRC -Aprilia Performance Ride Control- special edition comes with adjustable traction control -8 settings- , wheelie control -3 settings-, launch control -3 settings-, quick shifter and an ECU derived from Aprilia’s SBK bike.
This bike is almost a clone Max Biaggi‘s bike, i believe it is the most beautiful bike currently in market -not locally- . Read more
The Diavel
BMW K1600GT & K1600GTL pics
Not much to offer
Seams like Ducati doesn’t have much to offer at the Intermot this year, or they are waiting for Ecma.
Moto GP- Super Bike
- Vickers: "My only goal is to keep progressing with the team and bike… I’m sure we’ll get some amazing results"
- Rinaldi readies for new challenge with GMT94 Yamaha: "It’s time for a new chapter in my life…"
- Canepa appointed Sporting Manager at Yamaha: "Going to be a challenge… looking forward to it!"
- GALLERY: Bimota officially unveil the KB998 machine at EICMA
- What do we know about the WorldSSP and WorldSSP300 2025 grids?
