Satria FU including motorcycle is faster at most 150 cc class. Spec engines to support very fast race. But you must be careful when using this motor, avoiding the accident may be minimal. Because the motor is very fast then you should be careful and vigilant. To protect you from the motor accident futile, there is a good idea to insure your Suzuki Satria Fu 150 cc motorcycle. Insurance is useful to protect and maintain your motorcycle when the accident occurred. Choose the best and cheap motorcycle Insurance for your lovely Suzuki satria Fu 150 cc.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Suzuki Satria FU 150 Full Drag Extreme Modified
Satria FU including motorcycle is faster at most 150 cc class. Spec engines to support very fast race. But you must be careful when using this motor, avoiding the accident may be minimal. Because the motor is very fast then you should be careful and vigilant. To protect you from the motor accident futile, there is a good idea to insure your Suzuki Satria Fu 150 cc motorcycle. Insurance is useful to protect and maintain your motorcycle when the accident occurred. Choose the best and cheap motorcycle Insurance for your lovely Suzuki satria Fu 150 cc.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
2010 Honda Gold Wing GL18BM Airbag Review (Features and Specifications)
2010 Honda Gold Wing GL18BM Airbag Review (Features and Specifications)
Honda Gold Wing ® 1800 is one of the best street class. It can be proved by the entry of Honda Gold Wing ® 1800 on the "Top 10 Bikes" an incredible 17 times! It was not anything surprising, because the Honda Gold Wing ® 1800 which have engines with a capacity of 1800cc (1832cc) is equipped with GPS navigation, airbags. With large capacity machine made Honda Gold Wing feels like a monster that has a great super power and became the king to travel far. speed, facility, convenience are the hallmarks of Honda Gold Wing. For the year 2010, Honda Gold Wing performed with many color choices such as Red Metallic , Metallic Black, Metallic with Titanium and Pearl Yellow. You can see details about the features and specifications on the Honda Gold Wing ® 1800 below.
Features/Benefits :
Four To Choose From.
We offer the Gold Wing in four distinct performance package options, with exclusive features like Premium Audio, XM® Radio with Navigation, traffic and weather, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, ABS, heated grips and seat, and even one with the industry’s first airbag.
Cool Colors.
Two hot new color schemes and the sweet Pearl Yellow on the 2010 Gold Wing make sure you’ll be noticed on your long-distance trip or weekend jaunt to the twisties.
XM®* Marks the Spot.
Stay on course and stay out of the weather, thanks to the available XM®-equipped Gold Wing’s traffic and weather features available in addition to XM’s incredible line-up of music, news, sports, and entertainment programming.
Real-Time XM NavTraffic
Because the open road should be just that—open.Want to know the remedy for rush-hour headaches and congested roads? Real-Time XM NavTraffic, the nation’s leading satellite-delivered traffic information service—and one of the coolest new features on the 2009 Gold Wing.
Charting a congestion-free course couldn’t be easier with integrated traffic information.
XM NavTraffic combines constantly refreshing information on traffic conditions, collisions, incidents, roadwork and essentially anything that would slow your progress. The system then has the ability to reroute a rider around trouble spots as they appear on the Gold Wing’s Nav screen.
It’s hands-down the most accurate and reliable way to get the latest information on whether that open road you seek is actually open.
XM Radio
With this much on-road entertainment, why stay home? Over 170 channels of commercial-free content just a push-button away.
Classic rock to classical concertos. Hip-hop to hot jazz. Politics to public radio to premier sports. World music to world news and everything in between. That’s XM Radio, which now includes the optional Best of SIRIUS, serving up more than 170 crystal-clear digital channels and the most entertainment no matter where you are. If it’s on the air, it’s on XM.
In fact, XM Radio offers so much content you may find yourself taking the long way home. On purpose. Check it out today—and find out what true listening pleasure is all about.
Features at a GlanceReal-time Traffic Real-time Weather XM Radio Previous Next
Why go through traffic when you can go around it? XM NavTraffic will help you find the road that truly is open.
Detailed and easy-to-read graphical weather overlays on your bike’s Nav screen ensure you always know what you’re riding into—before you get there.
Choose from over 170 channels featuring music, sports, news, talk, comedy, kids’ shows and more. Your on-board listening pleasure has never been better—or more diverse.
Real-Time Weather
It’s always better to know what you’re riding into before you get there.
Foul weather ahead? Hail the size of golf balls? With XM NavWeather™ service, another of the 2009 Gold Wing’s latest features, you’d not only already know about these conditions—you’d have been prompted on how to divert your route as well.
Thanks to XM NavWeather’s Threat Matrix™ technology, the Gold Wing’s Nav system can track nationwide weather information for more than 20 different weather conditions. This data is then scaled and customized to a rider’s specific location and route using color weather icons and/or warning signals displayed on the Nav screen.
* XM Radio, NavTraffic and NavWeather are available on the 2010 Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM, 2010 Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM ABS, and 2010 Gold Wing Airbag models only. XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90 days.
2010 Honda Gold Wing GL18BM Airbag – USA Specifications
MSRP: Starting at $22,899 Base MSRP
ENGINE
Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 74mm x 71mm
Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission: Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel
Front Brake: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking System
Rear Brake: Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper; ABS Braking System
Front Tire: 130/70R-18
Rear Tire: 180/60R-16
DIMENSIONS
Rake: 29.15° (Caster Angle)
Trail: 109mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 66.5 inches
Seat Height: 29.1 inches
Curb Weight: 895 – 928 pounds, depending on option packages selected
Fuel Capacity: 6.6 gallons
Features/Benefits :
Four To Choose From.
We offer the Gold Wing in four distinct performance package options, with exclusive features like Premium Audio, XM® Radio with Navigation, traffic and weather, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, ABS, heated grips and seat, and even one with the industry’s first airbag.
Cool Colors.
Two hot new color schemes and the sweet Pearl Yellow on the 2010 Gold Wing make sure you’ll be noticed on your long-distance trip or weekend jaunt to the twisties.
XM®* Marks the Spot.
Stay on course and stay out of the weather, thanks to the available XM®-equipped Gold Wing’s traffic and weather features available in addition to XM’s incredible line-up of music, news, sports, and entertainment programming.
Real-Time XM NavTraffic
Because the open road should be just that—open.Want to know the remedy for rush-hour headaches and congested roads? Real-Time XM NavTraffic, the nation’s leading satellite-delivered traffic information service—and one of the coolest new features on the 2009 Gold Wing.
Charting a congestion-free course couldn’t be easier with integrated traffic information.
XM NavTraffic combines constantly refreshing information on traffic conditions, collisions, incidents, roadwork and essentially anything that would slow your progress. The system then has the ability to reroute a rider around trouble spots as they appear on the Gold Wing’s Nav screen.
It’s hands-down the most accurate and reliable way to get the latest information on whether that open road you seek is actually open.
XM Radio
With this much on-road entertainment, why stay home? Over 170 channels of commercial-free content just a push-button away.
Classic rock to classical concertos. Hip-hop to hot jazz. Politics to public radio to premier sports. World music to world news and everything in between. That’s XM Radio, which now includes the optional Best of SIRIUS, serving up more than 170 crystal-clear digital channels and the most entertainment no matter where you are. If it’s on the air, it’s on XM.
In fact, XM Radio offers so much content you may find yourself taking the long way home. On purpose. Check it out today—and find out what true listening pleasure is all about.
Features at a GlanceReal-time Traffic Real-time Weather XM Radio Previous Next
Why go through traffic when you can go around it? XM NavTraffic will help you find the road that truly is open.
Detailed and easy-to-read graphical weather overlays on your bike’s Nav screen ensure you always know what you’re riding into—before you get there.
Choose from over 170 channels featuring music, sports, news, talk, comedy, kids’ shows and more. Your on-board listening pleasure has never been better—or more diverse.
Real-Time Weather
It’s always better to know what you’re riding into before you get there.
Foul weather ahead? Hail the size of golf balls? With XM NavWeather™ service, another of the 2009 Gold Wing’s latest features, you’d not only already know about these conditions—you’d have been prompted on how to divert your route as well.
Thanks to XM NavWeather’s Threat Matrix™ technology, the Gold Wing’s Nav system can track nationwide weather information for more than 20 different weather conditions. This data is then scaled and customized to a rider’s specific location and route using color weather icons and/or warning signals displayed on the Nav screen.
* XM Radio, NavTraffic and NavWeather are available on the 2010 Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM, 2010 Gold Wing Audio Comfort Navi XM ABS, and 2010 Gold Wing Airbag models only. XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90 days.
2010 Honda Gold Wing GL18BM Airbag – USA Specifications
MSRP: Starting at $22,899 Base MSRP
ENGINE
Engine Type: 1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 74mm x 71mm
Induction: Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Valve Train: SOHC; two valves per cylinder
DRIVE TRAIN
Transmission: Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse
Final Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
Front Suspension: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system, 5.5 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Pro Arm® single-side swingarm with Pro-Link® single shock with computer-controlled spring-preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel
Front Brake: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers; ABS Braking System
Rear Brake: Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper; ABS Braking System
Front Tire: 130/70R-18
Rear Tire: 180/60R-16
DIMENSIONS
Rake: 29.15° (Caster Angle)
Trail: 109mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 66.5 inches
Seat Height: 29.1 inches
Curb Weight: 895 – 928 pounds, depending on option packages selected
Fuel Capacity: 6.6 gallons
Honda CBR600RR ABS Review and Specifications
Honda CBR600RR ABS Review and Specifications
2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS is one of the king of the motor to 600cc class. Motorcycle with a 600cc engine it combines strength and speed into one to create a powerful motorcycle, quick and easy to control. With advanced technology available today makes ABS 2009 Honda CBR600RR is also equipped with electronic devices to improve the engine's ability to increase confidence in motorcycle safety. Besides 2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS also has a suspension and a good aerodynamic system to track and cut through the wind. And you should know, the 2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS there is little difference with the previous Honda CBR600cc because the 2009 Honda CBR600RR ABS was added several new features on the type of brake used and Electronically-Controlled Combined ABS. For more information about Honda CBR600RR ABS specifications you can see the data below.
Engine
Engine Type : Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4, 599cc
Displacement : 12.2:1
Bore and Stroke : 67x42.5mm
Carburetion : PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection
Ignition : Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Max Power : Output 88.1kW / 13,500rpm (95/1/EC)
Max Torque : 66Nm / 11,250rpm (95/1/EC)
Transmission
Starter : Electric
Gearbox : 6-speed
Final Drive : #525 O-ring sealed chain
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front : 41mm fully adjustable inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork, 110mm axle travel
Suspension Rear : Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged remote reservoir damper, adjustable spring preload and compression and rebound damping, 129mm axle travel
Brakes Front : 310 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with radial mount 4-piston callipers, floating rotors, ABS and sintered metal pads
Brakes Rear : 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston calliper, ABS and sintered metal pads
Tyres Front : 120/70 ZR17
Tyres Rear : 180/55 ZR17
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase : 1,375mm
Trail : 98mm
Seat Height : 820mm
Ground Clearance : 135mm
Kerb Weight : 194kg Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel - ready to ride
Fuel Capacity : 18 litres (including 3.4-litre LCD-indicator reserve)
Colour : • Italian Red / Graphite Black • Graphite Black / Grey
Dimensions : 2,015 x 685 x 1,105mm
New Specs in Honda CBR600RR ABS
-The addition of electronically controlled lightweight Combined ABS.
-Changes have been made to the piston, cylinder head and muffler to increase the torque delivery in the range of revs between 8000-12000 rpm, with an impressive 3.5 per cent increase in torque at 10,000rpm
-Improved fairing to enhance stability while reducing noise emission levels
-PGM-DSFI Dual Sequential Fuel Injection System constantly metering the precise fuel requirements
-Redesigned titanium exhaust, in particular the tailpipe and inner pipe shape
Honda CBR1000RR Repsol Motorcycle Review and Specifications
Honda CBR1000RR Repsol
Honda CBR1000RR Repsol is a racing bike for the Superbike race, with a 1000cc engine makes Honda CBR1000RR Repsol be one king of Superbike class. With a strong framework of body and aerodynamics make Honda CBR1000RR Repsol easily cut through the wind dilintasan racing circuit. Honda CBR1000RR also created and developed based on data from 212 RCV bike used to race motogp class. Honda CBR1000RR Repsol has a style or theme for iu Repsol is racing sponsorship funds to support the Honda racing team. If you want to see the data and complete information about Repsol Honda CBR1000RR well about the engine and the other, you can see the specifications below.
Engine
Engine Type : 1Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC inline-4
Displacement : 1 999.8cc
Bore and Stroke : 176 x 55.1mm
Compression Ratio : 112.3 : 1
Carburetion : 1PGM-DSFI electronic fuel injection
Ignition : 1Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Max Power Output : 1130.7kW / 12,000min-1(95/1/EC)
Max Torque : 1112.0Nm / 8,500min-1(95/1/EC)
Transmission
Starter : 1Electric
Gearbox : 1Gear Ratios: 1st 2.285 (32/14) 2nd 1.777 (32/18) 3rd 1.500 (33/22) 4th 1.333 (32/24) 5th 1.214 (34/28) 6th 1.137 (33/29)
Final Drive : 1 #530 O-ring sealed chain
Wheels, Suspension and Brakes
Suspension Front : 143mm inverted HMAS cartridge-type telescopic fork with stepless preload, compression and rebound adjustment, 110mm axle travel
Suspension Rear : 1Unit Pro-Link with gas-charged HMAS damper featuring 13-step preload and stepless compression and rebound damping adjustment, 138mm axle travel
Brakes Front : 1 320 x 4.5mm dual hydraulic disc with 4-piston callipers and sintered metal pads
Brakes Rear : 1 220 x 5mm hydraulic disc with singlepiston calliper and sintered metal pads
Tyres Front : 1120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Tyres Rear : 1190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase : 1,410mm
Rake Castor Angle : 123° 18'
Trail : 196.3mm
Seat Height : 1820mm
Ground Clearance : 1130mm
Kerb Weight : 1199kg (F: 105kg; R: 94kg)
Fuel Capacity : 117.7 litres (including 4-litre LCDindicated reserve)
Colour : 1Repsol
Dimensions 2,080 x 685 x 1,130mm
Monday, November 22, 2010
New 2011 Victory Motorcycle Hammer 8-Ball Series
2011 Victory Hammer 8-Ball - Specifications
USA MSRP - $14,499 USD
Canada MSRP - $16,169 CDN
Engine
Engine Type 4-stroke 50o V-Twin
Cooling System Air / oil
Displacement 106 ci / 1731 cc
Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
Compression ratio 9.4 : 1
Valve train Single overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal / 17.0 ltr
Exhaust Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
Oil capacity 5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr
Charging System 38 amps max output
Battery 12 volts / 18 amp hours
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Final Drive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt
Chassis Dimensions
Length 93.1 in / 2366 mm
Wheelbase 65.7 in / 1669 mm
Seat Height 26 in / 660 mm
Ground Clearance 5.3 in / 135 mm
Rake/trail 32.7o / 5.5 in / 140 mm
Dry Weight 672 lbs / 305 kg
GVWR 1,173 lbs / 532 kg
Suspension
Front Suspension Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
Rear Suspension Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, 3.0 in / 76 mm travel, preload adjustable spring
Brakes
Brake Systmen Type Conventional
Front braking system 300mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper
Rear braking system 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Wheels and Tires:
Front Wheel 18 x 3.5 in
Rear Wheel 18 x 8.5 in
Front Tire 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear Tire 250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Color Options:
Colors Solid Black
New 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball Series
2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball
The Victory Vision 8-Ball is a one of a kind distance cruiser with unmatched handling ability, centered on a CORE technology™ chassis that gives you as much confidence and control in the curves as you need without sacrificing comfort.
New Victory Vision 8-Ball Key Features
New Blacked out 106-Cubic-Inch Freedom V-Twin: The blacked-out engine provides a stylish centerpiece for the Vision 8-Ball, plus, it provides an incredible 97 hp and 113 ft.-lb of torque.
2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball Specifications:
USA MSRP - $17,999 USD
Canada MSRP - $20,069 CDN
Engine:
Engine Type 4-stroke 50o V-Twin
Cooling System Air / oil
Displacement 106 ci / 1731 cc
Bore x Stroke 101 x 108 mm
Compression ratio 9.4 : 1
Valve train Single overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal / 22.7 ltr
Exhaust Split dual exhaust with crossover
Oil capacity 5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr
Charging System 48 amps max output
Battery 12 volts / 18 amp hours
Primary Drive Gear drive with torque compensator
Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Transmission 6-speed overdrive constant mesh
Final Drive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt
Chassis Dimensions:
Length 103.5 in / 2629 mm
Wheelbase 65.7 in / 1670 mm
Seat Height 24.5 in / 622 mm
Ground Clearance 4.8 in / 122 mm
Rake/trail 29.0o / 5.6 in / 142 mm
Dry Weight 800 Lbs / 364 Kg
GVWR 1414 lbs / 643 kg
Suspension:
Front Suspension Conventional telescopic fork, 46 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
Rear Suspension Single, mono-tube, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, 3.65 in / 92.7 mm travel, air adjustable
Brakes:
Brake Systmen Type Linked
Front braking system Dual 300mm floating rotors with 4-piston calipers
Rear braking system 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Wheels and Tires:
Front Wheel 18 x 3.0 in
Rear Wheel 16 x 5.0 in
Front Tire 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3
Rear Tire 180/60R16 Dunlop Elite 3
Color Options:
Solid Black
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Importance of good riding gear
Examining my riding gear post the accident in Japan.
Despite sliding at slow pace on ice, the bike scraped the ice off the road in front of me for so I was sliding on the tarmac for a short distance after impacting with road after fall.
Starting from the bottom, my 3/4 length Joe Rocket boots show where they were dragging on the left side ankle height, this area of the boot is well made and protected ankle from injury.
The Alpinestars pants have soft impact absorbing hip and knee armor, that’s the points where I landed and the armor did a really great job as I was not sore afterwards.
Really glad I was not riding in my Draggin Kevlar jeans as would have been a hard wack in them. Also my shorty boots are rather thin about the ankles so I probably will not wear them ever again.
Upper body contact was elbow and shoulder both of which have armor in the Alpinestars jacket and I again was not sore afterwards.
My hands were wearing the Held gloves and these show where my left hand knuckles scraped however they have a metal plate that protected and again no injury at all to me.
My helmet made contact first on the side of the visor which held fast and then on the chin area. The Shark did a great job to not release the visor and to absorb the hit. Don’t think I shall look at any more open face or jet helmets.
I have come off dirt bikes a few times and even slow it hurts hitting the ground with any part of your body not protected by armor and especially so if you wack your head on the ground. I honestly can say I didn’t feel a lot from any point of contact including helmet and it was a slow but still fast enough to have been worse if I had not ben wearing all the gear. The Japanese riders who witnessed were surprised and pleased I was not hurt.
Think I am going to retire a few old favorites that I ride in here after this and make sure everything I use offers a similar level of protection.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Japan Ride 2010
Despite a major incident on tour I again enjoyed riding in Japan.
My original plan got washed out due to the unseasonal arrival of a typhoon off the coast of Japan at the same time I had booked the motorcycle rental. I waited till the last minute scanning the weather reports and reluctantly cancelled the booking. Fortunately the company has a clause that allows you to cancel without penalty due to unforeseen bad weather. I then was lucky to be able to secure the CB1100 for the following week, at first it was showing as unavailable for that period however a phone call revealed it was ok.
Shops open 10.00 in Tokyo and thus by the time I had the paperwork and everything done it was 11.00 and midday before I was out of town. First day destination was Isu, and to ride the Hakone Skyline and neighboring roads. The Hakone Skyline would have to be a near perfect road for motorcycle riding. With spectacular views from high up on the mountain ridge, the ocean far below on one side the a lake on the other it would be nice even with a few corners however it has numerous and they all seem to have been surveyed by a rider such is the perfect radiuses. The CB1100 was showing itself to be a very capable machine, comfy on the highways yet good handling in the mountains.
Next day I rode around the base of Mt Fuji. Lovely ride amongst the autumn foliage with Mt Fuji popping into view in breaks of the trees to the side. You are already up quite high hugging the side of the mountain before it gets very steep and can look down below on the city of Gotenba which is where I stayed the night before. Amazing that these roads barely rate a mention in the Japan best rides yet I could spend the day just riding around Fuji.
After this I again hopped on the highways, which are all toll roads in Japan, and headed north west to Suwa to ride what was my favorite road last time, the Venus Line. You see a portion of the Venus line every visit to Motorcycle Paradise, the header photo was taken there. I really enjoyed this road again, it is as good as it looks. Unfortunately descending down the other side I had a unexpected incident.
Dropping down the western side I was in the shade and the temperature was cold. The road had some tight switchbacks, after rounding one switchback I saw a motorcycle rider down on the road ahead in the middle of some water run off across the road. I slowed with the intention to stop near the rider and entered the wet section of road to then realize the water was mostly frozen to ice. A few things flashed through my mind, ‘that’s why the other rider is on the ground’ ‘maybe I can make it’ and ‘it’s impossibly slippery’ before the bike slide out from under me.
After trying to get up and slipping back over on the sheet of ice I checked myself over and seemed ok and then crawled over to the bike and it seemed ok also, lucky I was nearly stopped. Broken indicator, some scratches to engine cover and mirror and instrumentation pod. After a short while some riders come over to help me and we managed to get the bike up and off the first sheet of ice (no mean feat) and then over another sheet to get to where it can be wheeled clear via the left hand gutter which was full of freezing water but free of ice. The other guy that was on the ground was part of this group and had been leading coming up the range and like me had not been able to see the ice hidden amongst the water in the shade until on top of it.
So after about an hour of cleaning myself and the bike up and checking everything over and helping others I thanked my fellow riders and headed off down the rest of the range. At the bottom I pulled into some shops to get a bite to eat and a coffee and when trying to set the steering lock found out the key would not releaseso thought maybe bars are bent but now think it was Hondas HISS security thinking someone had tried to steal bike. So over some very late lunch I had two thoughts troubling me, chance of more ice on the other alpine roads and the bike seems ok but obviously cannot lock it at night was a problem. I decided to change my plans and not attempt the other two high alpine passes I had mapped out and to return south to Isu which I got to after dark. Had been a long day.
The riding along the north west coast of Isu was wonderful next to the ocean with Mt Fuji on display across the water.The hills behind this are also very nice to ride, I wandered from road to road and didn't find anything not to like, wonderful low traffic curvy mountain roads. I could east spend a few more days riding and exploring around there and the rest of Isu, a really nice area of Japan that is so close to Tokyo.
Finally though I had to return to the big smoke and rounded off the ride with the famous (in Japan) Isu Skyline and roads around Hakone and then the Toyo tyre turnpike before heading back to the bike shop to see what I was going to have to pay excess on the bike insurance. These roads along with Hakone skyline are all toll roads which for a rider cost between 250 to 400 yen at the toll booth (touch more than $2.50 to $4.00).
The excess on the bike was less then $500 which was a relief and the shop was fine about it not agro or really worried. As for the CB itself I really liked it. Surprisingly good handling, very easy to ride, brakes were fine, engine is in a low state of tune so has a broad spread of power and it looks great. My criticisms are the fuel range with the small tank could be better, the seat is a little low for most people and despite looking nice Honda could have still done a bit more on the bike styling wise for the money being asked eg. quad exhausts more retro tank, spoke wheels. I do still like it a lot and if I had one would make it look more like the original CB’s which could be done quite easy. I’ll think about it, if they bring the ABS model over that would more tempting.
I really enjoyed riding in Japan again. The roads are amazing quality and the mountain toll roads seem to be very low traffic and not be policed. I guess I tried to ride too high too late in the season yet the other riders at the ice said they had just come over many passes and there was no ice anywhere else. Not getting very cold here it’s something I have never experienced before. Riding in the traffic in Japan is a nightmare so you do need to factor in the added expense of using the highway system which is all toll roads. Much like last time my fuel bill was about equal to my road toll bill, however hotels there are cheap and include breakfast as well and you can eat very cheap there as well which evens things out. See my last posts on Japan for some more info. I stayed at the Super Hotel chain this time and rented the bike from Rental 819.
Kawasaki Good Time World
I visited the Kawasaki world in Kobe Japan. It is not a large display however reading about the other things Kawasaki build was of great interest. For example I knew they made some of the trains operating in Tokyo however not also many other cities trains in Japan and Asia as well as the first and most of later and current Bullet trains in operation. That impressed me considerably.
In addition to this they make a lot of large cargo ships, Helicopters, Planes – even space launch vehicles and high rise buildings and bridges including the one to Shikoku I rode a train over yesterday.
Of course the bikes are what most people associate with the name.
Two legendary machines. The Z frame is stamped number 00001. The H1 is my favourite Kawasaki. Besides the obvious timeless looks what other company can say they released a road bike with 20% more power than current grand prix racing bikes. I would not really want to ride one… but full of admiration for them to build and sell it.
Kawasaki Good Time World
I visited the Kawasaki world in Kobe Japan. It is not a large display however reading about the other things Kawasaki build was of great interest. For example I knew they made some of the trains operating in Tokyo however not also many other cities trains in Japan and Asia as well as the first and most of later and current Bullet trains in operation. That impressed me considerably.
In addition to this they make a lot of large cargo ships, Helicopters, Planes – even space launch vehicles and high rise buildings and bridges including the one to Shikoku I rode a train over yesterday.
Of course the bikes are what most people associate with the name.
Two legendary machines. The Z frame is stamped number 00001. The H1 is my favourite Kawasaki. Besides the obvious timeless looks what other company can say they released a road bike with 20% more power than current grand prix racing bikes. I would not really want to ride one… but full of admiration for them to build and sell it.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Ducati Hypermotard 796 Motorcycle in 2010
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Ducati Hypermotard 796 in 2010
Ducati Hypermotard 796 Motorcycle is one of the motorcycle design to be launched by the year 2010.Pada Ducati Hypermotard Ducati 796 Motorcycle engines produced this very large at around 80-90 hp. If you like speed you can try Ducati Hypermotard 796 but of course you have a high cost to get it. Ducati Hypermotard 796 sold around 10,000 dollars.
BMW S1000RR Motorcycle - BLACK Monster
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BMW S1000RR Motorcycle - BLACK Monster
BMW S1000RR Motorcycle is designed motorcycle and designed to can compete and compete in the Superbike Championship motorcycle racing. At BMW Motorcycle S1000RR parallel twin-engine layout and Duo-Lever front suspension in favor of a more traditional inline four-cylinder and fork format. There was also improvement and development with added many new features such as cylinder heads and konrol better traction course.
Kawasaki Supersport Ninja ZX10-R Motorcycle
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KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES
Kawasaki Supersport Ninja ZX10-R Motorcycle
Specifications :
Engine
Bore (in) 2.99
Bore (mm) 76
Carburetion Brand Keihin
Compression Ratio 12.91
Cooling Liquid
Cylinders 4
Displacement (cc) 998
Displacement (ci) 60.9
Emissions Standards Meets Euro 3 Emissions
Engine Configuration Horizontal In-line
Engine Immobilizer Not Available
Engine Type 4-Stroke
Fuel Injector Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm) 43
Fuel System Type Fuel Injected
Ram Air Induction Yes
Starter Electric
Stroke (in) 2.17
Stroke (mm) 55
Valve Configuration DOHC
Valves 16
Valves Per Cylinder 4
Performance
Horsepower (bhp): N/A bhp
Torque (Ft Lbs): 83.2 lbs
Redline RPM: N/A RPM
Transmission
Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Brands: N/A
Transmission Types: Manual
Exterior
Body Material: Plastic
Frame: Aluminum
Hand Grip Material: Rubber
Wheels
Rear Wheel Diameter: 17
Front Wheel Width (in): N/A
Rear Wheel Width (in): N/A
Instrumentation
Speedometer: Standard
Tachometer: Standard
Fuel Level Warning: Standard
Bags & Storage
Tank Bag: Not Available
Saddle Bag(s): Not Available
Lockable Storage: Standard
Tires
Front Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating: Z
Tire Brand: N/A
Fuel Economy
US MPG (City): N/A
US MPG (Combined): N/A
US MPG (Hwy): N/A
Brakes
Front Caliper Pistons: 4
Rear Caliper Pistons: 1
Rear Brake Rotor Width (mm): N/A
Suspension & Steering
Front Suspension Brand: N/A
Front Suspension Type: Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension Type: Twin Sided Swing Arm
Seats
Seat Height (mm): 830.6
Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Type: Two-Piece
Other Specs
Fuel Capacity (gal): 4.5
Number Of Speakers: N/A
Adjustable Handlebars: N/A
YAMAHA R1 MOTORCYCLES
YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES
Yamaha R1 Motorcycle
Yamaha R1 Motorcycle is one of the motors used in the world Superbike event. This bike has won many competitions at the event.With its 998cc and 180-horsepower ram-air fuel-injected engine, the YZF-R1 is intended for riders who like their performance straight up. With a sophisticated chassis and software systems that can regulate the flow of horsepower to make this bike easy to handle and quick and powerful braking plus making a suspension bike fits perfectly with the existing track.
Specifications:
Engine
Type
998cc, liquid-cooled, 20-valve, DOHC, in-line four-cylinder
Bore x Stroke
77 x 53.6mm
Compression Ratio
12.3:1
Carburetion
Fuel injection, dual-valve throttle bodies with motor-driven secondary valves
Ignition
Digital TCI
Transmission
6-speed w/multi-plate clutch
Final Drive
#530 O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension/Front
43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 4.7" travel
Suspension/Rear
Single shock w/piggyback reservoir and adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1" travel
Brakes/Front
Dual 320mm discs; radial-mount forged 4-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear
220mm disc w/single-piston pin-slide caliper
Tires/Front
120/70-ZR17
Tires/Rear
190-50-ZR17
Dimensions
Length
81.3"
Width
28.3"
Height
43.5"
Seat Height
32.8"
Wheelbase
54.9"
Rake (Caster Angle)
24.0°
Trail
3.8"
Fuel Capacity
4.85 gallons
Dry Weight
379 lbs.
Primary Reduction Ratio
65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio
45/17 (2.647)
Yamaha R6 Motorcycles - Yellow
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YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES
Yamaha R6 Motorcycles - Yellow
Yamaha R6 Motorcycle is a vehicle that is built and designed for racing enthusiasts and of course speed. With a strong Chassis and aerodynamic design makes good this bike is a Yamaha R6 motorcycle winner who can win a championship anywhere. Quickly when cornering, and easy to drive accountability is the excess of the Yamaha R6. In addition, Yamaha is also providing some color designs that you can choose you at will in accordance with your color preference.
HONDA MOTORCYCLE
Honda EVO6 Concept Motorcycle
Honda EVO6 Motorcycle is one of the latest design concept honda released in Japan in the exhibition. In Honda Motorcycle EVO6 introduced a new concept in engine design is based on the flat-6 1832cc engine from its Goldwing, the EVO6 is said to produce more horsepower than its touring ancestor.
Monday, November 15, 2010
2009 Dallas Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
2009 Dallas Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Photo Log
We got to the show fairly early, parked, and went right in with the steady flow of arrivals. I sat on several different bikes worried that I would find one that felt nice and catch new bike fever. However, that did not happen. None of them really felt that great to me. The closest in comfort to me was the Star Stratoliner.
Browsing the venders that were present I made several small purchases. Some thin leather non vented gloves for cool riding. Another pair of winter gloves with built in zip out rain covers. Lastly some clear goggles for riding in the rain and at night. Oh, and one cotton bandana.
We signed up for all the drawings and missed most of the shows and got out of the Dallas Convention center shortly after lunch. I’m not much of a photographer so bear with the photos. There should be some eye candy for every one, sport bikes, cruisers, vintage bikes, custom bikes, etc. Click on the photo for larger size.
Above: Joshua my youngest and future Ninja Warrior
Above: One of the customs from the Strokers Display
Above: Strokers Display
Above: Cam Am Spider
Lots of Vendors
Above: Me (Torch) & Joshua Checking out the Harleys
Above: Me again. Don't worry, I did not get the Swine Flu.
Above & below: The HD Ultra Classic Electra Glide Cutaway Bike
Above: Twisted Throttle talk about motorcycle luggage
Above & below: T-Rex
My better half at the Womans center trying on helmets.
Above & below: T-Rex's again
Above: Joshua hamming it up in front of one of the vendors.
Me (Torch) checking out the Honda Furry. It was marred by ugly frame welds.
Hope to see ya'all there next year.
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