Superbikes are finaly coming

Yes, they are finally here. The macho 1670cc V-twin power cruiser MT-01 and the slick 998cc R1 are already lazing around in Yamaha’s garage in downtown Delhi. By the end of next month, the Jap bike maker is going to announce the price of their super bikes.“We are putting in place the after-sales infrastructure now. It’s very important to have a solid back-up in place for these bikes. Technicians have to be specially trained to service these machines...

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Engine Type 998cc, liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC, inline four-cylinderBore x Stroke 77 x 53.6mmCompression Ratio 11.5:1Carburetion Fuel injectionIgnition Digital TCITransmission 6-speed w/multi-plate clutchFinal Drive O-ring chainChassis Suspension/Front 43mm telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1" travelSuspension/Rear Single shock; adjustable spring preload and rebound damping; 5.1" travelBrakes/Front Dual 320mm...

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The armchair Harley

Cross-continental comfortIn the list of things you never knew you needed, a 60kmph, petrol-powered Harley Davidson armchair capable of doing wheelies must rate pretty high. But that hasn’t stopped an American firm from creating just such a beast. Armchair Cruisers has created a whole range of motorised chairs, including the Harley-Davidson version – although the engine isn’t a thudding Harley-Davidson V-twin, but a lawnmower engine. See www.armchaircruisers.comThe...

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Fractures reported on Kawasaki ER6 frames

Fractures have been reported on the frames of Kawasaki ER6sIf you’re a Kawasaki ER-6 owner, walk outside and check the frame for cracks. The problem lies with the engine mount on the right hand side (at the front of the tube that wraps around the cylinder), where a weld can split on the underside of the tube. The problem can be difficult to spot (ER6-F models will require the right hand side fairing to be removed), but tell tale signs include...

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A all-new model showcased at KTM’s Willow Springs press day was the 690 Supermoto. Looking beyond its rather, er, unique “Spy vs. Spy wedged in a Peterbilt grille” styling, the 654cc Single offers further proof that KTM aims to stay at the forefront.Making its debut in the 690 SM’s engine bay is KTM’s new-generation LC4 engine, a thorough modernization of the familiar liquid-cooled, sohc, four-stroke powerplant that’s still utilized in a number of...

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SanDisk Extreme 4GB Ducati USB Flash Drives launched

This one is for all you Ducati fans who sware by the name. SanDisk has introduced 4GB Extreme Ducati Edition USB Flash Drives which lends a very stylish and sporty feel. This new drive is obviously a tribute to Ducati’s distinctive Italian design and engineering, as the drives have the same glossy red chassis and black trim that the Ducati Corse team bikes sport.Not only that; the new Ducati Edition USB Flash Drives sport the Ducati Corse logo on...

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Bajaj to join hands with Ducati, Triumph

Two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto is looking for a big-ticket acquisition in the European motorcycle market. According to sources in the auto industry, cult bike companies Ducati Motor Holding of Italy and Triumph Motorcycles of the UK are among the possible targets. When contacted, Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj refused to comment. Bajaj Auto—the market leader in the performance segment in India, thanks to the Pulsar twins and Avenger—has been looking for an alliance or acquisition to possess enough engineering and product development expertise to crank...

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Will Bajaj team up with Renault ?

The small car space is getting hotter and the competition is getting fiercer. Renault has made no secret of its small car plans in the recent past, and the buzz now is that the company might team up with Bajaj Auto to produce Carlos Ghosn's pet $3,000 car project. Sources have confirmed that Bajaj MD Rajiv Bajaj will meet top Renault officials in Paris shortly to discuss a possible partnership.The Renault twingo concept - a maybe $3000 car.At a...

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First crash video of Kawasaki GTR1400

Here's the first crash on the all-new Kawasaki GTR1400 – courtesy of some French mates of ours at top motorcycle magazine Moto Journal. The testers were at the launch of the bike last week, then set out to film a mickey-take of French TV show Turbeauf. Turbeauf is one of France’s longest-running Top Gear type shows and is well-known for testing large cars in America – hence the parody of a cosseted journalist enjoying the high-flying fruits of his job abroad. During the video you’ll see the test rider fall asleep during the briefing, heading out...

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World`s First production electric Motorcycle

From early next year, a practical, useable electric motorcycle with decent performance and range is set to go into production in America. The bike called 'Enertia' is a purpose-made electric bike, officially revealed yesterday (July 10), and due to go on sale in America in the first quarter of 2008.Official Video Designed and built by Brammo Motorsports in Ashland, Oregon, the "Enertia" is not simply a conventional bike packed with batteries instead of an engine, but a carbon-fibre-framed, lightweight commuter vehicle designed from the ground-up...

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Mud bike dirt race in Bhopal

It's been raining in Bhopal for three days now, but if you thought that would be a dampener for any outdoor activity then clearly 39 bike freaks of Bhopal disagree.The Mud Bike Dirt Race wasn't just an adrenalin pumping test of man and machine given the weather conditions, there was also another reason for its organisation."This is also a reason to welcome rains here. It was a diffcult 16 km track, laden as it was with natural obstacles at every...

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Buell launches 1125R

Finally America’s only sportsbike maker has become America’s only superbike maker with the launch of the new 1125R. Marking the first water-cooled Buell motorcycle since the first, two-stroke 750RW of 1983, the new 1125R offers 146bhp from a completely new V-twin engine and costs just £8495, making it a real alternative to bikes like Aprilia’s RSV-R and Japanese four-cylinder superbikes.The official video of the Buell 1125R Powered by a 72-degree,...

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Bajaj Auto plans biking merchandise

Bajaj might soon be doing a Harley-Davidson. Don’t be surprised if you see biker gangs in Bajaj leathers and helmets zipping past you. Biking brotherhood is all set to get a brand new makeover with Bajaj Auto planning to foray into biking merchandise. The day is not far when Indian highways would witness bikers downing beer at a local dhaba, proudly putting on branded bandanas and riding away into the setting sun, eager to munch lonely miles....

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Coming soon - High security Number plates

After much debate and delay the new regulations on security number plates for roadworthy automobiles are likely to be implemented and made mandatory from next year. Most most mature automotive markets use high security number plates to improve monitoring and reduce the incidence of tampering and counterfeiting. The high security licence or number plates will also bring with them a certain degree of uniformity to display of numbers on vehicles owned and operated by individuals and institutions. The plans for implementing high security number...

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TVS to launch Apache RTR 160 cc in Indonesia

Looking at the growing two wheeler market, the TVS Motor Company rolled out all new Apache RTR (Racing Throttle Response) 160 cc bikes with slew of new features.The country's third largest maker of two wheelers is also planning to manufacture its latest premium segment bike, Apache RTR 160, in Indonesia.Talking to reporters here, the president of the Company, K N Radhakrishnan, has said that TVS would export the new bike to Indonesia.The company has set up a manufacturing unit in Indonesia for TVS Neo, a step-through bike which will be launched...

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Bajaj increases bike prices

Country's second largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) on Thursday announced a change in its organisational structure, while increasing prices of its 100 cc and 125 cc bikes Platina and Discover by Rs 500.Under the new structure, the company will be having five broad strategic units -- R&D, engineering, two-wheeler business unit, commercial vehicles business unit and international business units.Speaking on the restructuring, BAL Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said: "The new structure would assist in aligning the vectors of the organisation...

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Video:- First look at 2008 Hayabusa

Suzuki launched it's new 2008 Hayabusa in Rome at 5:30pm on Monday night and we've got the first video of the new bike. Check out the player below to see the bike in the flesh and in action on the stage and on Suzuki's promotional videos at the exclusive launch event. keep an eye on riot-reporter for more such hot videos.HOT HOT 2008 HAYAB...

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Learn the secret of doing a stoppie!

Everybody's doing it. Ethan Hunt did it in Mission Impossible 2, Laurence Fishburne did in in Biker Boyz, Mike Metzger did it in the X-Games at the end of his rides. What is it? The reverse wheelie, or "stoppie". Here you'll learn how to get the rear end up on your bike without ending up on your rear end! But before you try anything mentioned below, be informed that motorcycle stunts are very dangerous and illegal on public roads and car parks....

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First Look: Ecosse ES1 Spirit

It is a relief when a new motorcycle project is announced whose claims a) are arguably new but do not exist outside physical possibility, and b) are not founded upon T-shirt sales and nostalgia. A group of English Formula One engineers, together with an American couple, have shown plans for a new sportbike to be called ES1 Spirit. Its design can actually be termed “radical.” When I asked Ecosse’s Don Atchison (the American), “Who’s paying?” he replied,...

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More pics of 2008 Hayabusa

New bodywork is tailored for a tucked-in rider, though as before the bike should work well in sport(y)-touring mode. New �Busa gains 7 pounds over the �07 (up to a claimed 485 dry), mainly due to larger-volume, Euro 3-legal, cat-equipped 4-2-1-2 exhaust.In reality, air isn�t cleaved this cleanly, but you get the idea. New bike is slick.Clay mockup gets ready to be blasted. Here�s where the hard work of subtly reshaping the �Busa took place.Natural...

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Motorcycle gear: very important

Motorcycle accidents can be deadly. 45 percent of motorcycle accidents in India occur without any other vehicle involved. It doesn't matter if you're experienced or not, driving a motorcycle can be dangerous. Whether you lose control or are involved in an accident your protective gear can help save your life. A local Lufkin bike owner says you have to be properly covered. "When I'm on my bike I always wear my helmet, my jacket and my gloves, just for the extra protection," vikhyat told me. But he says most people stop at that and that leaves...

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Ducati 1098R track bike launch

Ducati has finally launched the long awaited R version of there 1098 Superbike at the World Ducati Week in Misano. The bike is launched following the recent change of World Superbike rules to allow 1200cc twin-cylinder motorcycles to compete against the 1000cc fours. Watch the video of the unveiling of the Ducati 1098R below and see the bike in action for the first time.Ducati 1098R track launch in Misano World Ducati Week...

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2008 Suzuki Bandit GSX650F revealed

Suzuki has just released these first pictures of a full-faired Bandit 650. Shown here in American spec, the GSX650F has been confirmed as one of six new UK-spec Suzukis to be launched next week in Rome. Based heavily on the new-for-2007 water-cooled Bandit 650, the GSX650F is intended as a replacement for the GSX750F ‘Teapot’, which was a long-running and steady selling model in the UK and still available in the US until recently. The GSX650F sprouts...

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The Real Ghost Rider - Part2

Now guys, here is the 2nd part of 'The real ghost rider' series. Here is Ghostrider`s exclusive interview:-Page 1 of interviewPage 2 of interviewPage 3 of interviewPage 4 of interviewPage 5 of interv...

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Rossi closes on Stoner after Dutch win

Former world champion Valentino Rossi narrowed the gap to overall MotoGP leader Casey Stoner after his Dutch Grand Prix victory on Saturday. Rossi, who cut Australian Stoner's advantage in the world championship standings by five points to 21, took the lead three laps before the end after moving up from 11th place.Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy celebrates on his motorcycle after winning the Dutch Motorcycling Grand Prix at the TT circuit...

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