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Mission R Electric Superbike Concept

Electric Superbike Mission R Concept

Mission Motors has finally taken the wraps off its Mission R electric race bike. Boasting some big numbers, namely a 14.4 kWh battery pack and a 3-phace AC induction motor that makes 141hp and 115 lbs•ft of torque, the Mission R ticks all the right performance boxes with its 160mph top speed, 100 kW motor controller, regenative breaking, and barely race legal 545 lbs weight.

Mission R Electric Superbike

Taking lessons learned from the Mission One, Mission Motors has built the Mission R from the ground-up, and tapped some well known names to help the company make this striking motorcycle. With James Parker (of GSX-RADD fame) designing the chassis, and Tim Prentice of Motonium working on the industrial design, the Mission R is not only a very pleasing motorcycle to look at (drool over that billet single-sided swingarm), but also incorporates some advanced concepts to make it a potent and compact racing weapon. Oh, and did we mention the bike looks freaking fantastic?

Superbike Mission R Electric

Starting with the chassis, James Parker designed the Mission R’s unique Quad-Element frame layout, which has a chrome-moly trellis frame, joined to a billet aluminum front piece that incorporates the head stock and forward sub-frame. Enclosed in a carbon fiber box, the Mission Motors managed to fit 14.4kWh of MissionEVT battery packs into the chassis design, while Parker’s main focus was centering the new Mission Motors AC induction motor at the Mission R’s exact center of gravity.

2011 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Details Features

2011 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

2011 Suzuki DR-Z400SM Features

Key Features

Suzuki’s Supermotard model based on DR-Z400S – combines Supermotard style and features in a narrow, lightweight street-legal package.

Engine Features

Automatic decompression system for quick/easy engine starts

Compact 4-valve cylinder head with 36mm intake valves, 29mm exhaust valves, narrow 28-degree included valve angle and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment system

Electric start with lightweight starter motor and a compact 6.5 amp maintenance-free battery

Forged aluminum piston is 10 percent lighter than a cast piston and receives additional oil-cooling to the piston crown through a crankcase oil jet

Lightweight 398cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, dry-sump engine produces strong, tractable low-rpm power

SCEM-plated cylinder (nickel-silicon-phosphorous) is lighter and more durable than an iron liner with excellent heat transfer properties

Smooth throttle response with a Mikuni™ BSR36 CV-type carburetor fed by 6-liter airbox. The left side cover has quick-release fasteners for easy access to the air filter

Thermostatically controlled cooling fan mounted to the left radiator helps maintain consistent operating temperature in traffic

Transmission Features

Additional weight savings with magnesium valve cover, clutch cover, and magneto cover

Compact 5-speed transmission utilizes a cable-operated clutch with separate outer cover for simplified clutch maintenance

Chassis Features

A fully adjustable rear shock absorber with high/low speed compression damping adjuster and aluminum swingarm for precise rear wheel control

A bolt-on aluminum subframe helps reduce weight and simplify maintenance

Black-painted RK Excel 17″ aluminum rims and radial tires: 120/70-R17 front, 140/70- R17 rear

Chrome-moly steel frame tuned for Supermoto style riding is torsionally strong with minimal weight. The backbone tube, front down tube, and steering head gussets form the dry-sump engine oil tank

Chrome-moly steel footpegs, aluminum rims/hubs, plus engine guard and rear disc guard

Compact digital instrument cluster with speedometer, odometer, twin-trip meters with addition/subtraction capability, clock, timer and stopwatch functions

Long travel, Showa-brand inverted front forks – features adjustable compression/rebound damping and alumite coating on inner tube surfaces for smooth action

Narrow profile with smooth transitions between the tank, seat and bodywork

Front and rear axle sliders

On-road legal lighting with bright 60/55 watt halogen headlight, compact tail/stoplight, lightweight, rubber-mounted turn signals and horn

Renthal tapered aluminum handlebar for reduced vibration and an aggressive look

Strong braking performance supplied by a front disc brake with a large 300mm floating-type rotor and dual-piston caliper, plus 240mm rear disc brake with single-piston caliper

NEWS : 2011 KTM RC8R Superbike

2011 KTM RC8R Superbike Picture

KTM brings more power to the table with its 2011 RC8R Superbike. The Austrian marque had previously announced a race-ready version of its Twin-powered superbike, dubbed the 1190 RC8R Track, at the earlier INTERMOT show in Cologne. For Milan, the Orange and Black announces changes to the base RC8R with horsepower up to a claimed 175.

The structural architecture of the 1195cc 75-degree Twin is unchanged, including the 105mm bore and 69mm stroke. Internal modifications to the four-valve heads feature a “newly developed dual-plug ignition.” Other changes includes a new crankshaft spinning in the crankcase. The mods add up to an impressive 10 horsepower leap over the previous generation RC8R, with 175 horsepower and 93.7 lb-ft of torque (previous version claimed 165 horsepower and 90.7 lb-ft torque).

The chassis features “a completely new suspension and damping set-up” for the suspension. A revision to the rear shock linkage is also touted, along with a wider array of suspension adjustment settings. Other tweaks include a new gear shift linkage and LED running lights.

Source:www.motorcycle-usa.com

2011 Ducati Monster 796 test drive

His insatiable thirst for life is only surpassed by his monthly fuel bill. Whether rocketing on land, flying through the air, or jumping the seas, our Associate Editor does it all and has the scars to prove it.

Italian motorcycle manufacturer, 2011 Ducati Monster 796 First Ride has released its first new model of the season: the 2011 Ducati Monster 796. This mid-range street bike fills the void between the entry-level personality of the Monster 696 and the advanced road performance of the Monster 1100. With a base price of $9995, the 796 is a sensible choice for motorcyclists looking for an amusing and easy-to-maneuver motorbike that’s ideal for jaunting in-or-around the city.

The beauty of the Monster line is that the basic architecture of the bikes, including the chassis, air/oil-cooled V-Twin engine configuration, and sleek minimalist body panels are shared between models. However a closer look reveals there are some key differences between this one and its siblings.

The primary difference that distinguishes the mid-level Monster is its use of a 4-valve, 803cc V-Twin, identical to the unit employed in the Hypermotard 796 street bike. Compared to the other Monsters this engine is in a higher state of tune, employing an 11.1:1 compression ratio (versus the Monster 696/1100’s 10.7:1 ratio) courtesy of pistons with a different crown shape. Fuel is received from a 3.8-gallon fuel tank through 45mm throttle bodies, each equipped with a single fuel-injector. Exhaust is piped through a 2-1-2 stainless-steel configuration that terminates with twin shorty-style under-tail mufflers. Each header pipe is fitted with an oxygen sensor which ensures optimum engine running conditions.

A six-speed transmission and a hydraulically-operated APTC clutch control the engine’s power through a chain drive. Furthermore the clutch is bathed within the engine’s oil supply enhancing reliability and reducing noise as compared to the racing-style ’dry’ clutches used on the 1198 Superbike. The clutch also incorporates a slipper/back torque limiting functionality which helps prevent the rear wheel instability during downshifts at high rpm.

The engine is cradled in a lipstick-red steel trellis frame. It attaches to a reworked subframe which is compatible with passenger grab handles that are available as a Ducati accessory ($129). The 796 also gets the same well-crafted single-sided aluminum swingarm as used on the more expensive 1100 model.

Suspension is comprised of a Showa inverted fork and an Sachs hydraulic shock that is mounted directly between the frame and swingarm without a linkage. Although the fork doesn’t offer any damping adjustment, the shock provides spring preload and rebound tuning abilities.

The 796 rolls on a pair of beautiful black 5-spoke cast-aluminum wheels featuring a small red pin stripe around the edge to draw attention to them when in motion. Attached to the front wheel is a pair of 320mm brake discs clamped by a radial-mount four-piston Brembo calipers. Rear brake consists of a solo 245mm disc pinched by a twin-piston caliper. Both brake systems are powered hydraulically through stainless-steel lines. Anti-lock brakes are also available as an option on the new machine however pricing is TBD. Lastly, the wheels are shod with Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires in sizes 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear. Hop into the seat and the first thing you’ll notice is how similar it feels to the smaller 696 model. The bike feels short and skinny, which makes it easy to manhandle on the road. The seat height measures 31.5 in. above the ground which is 0.4 in. lower than the 1100, and 1.2 in. taller than the 696. Grabbing a hold of the aluminum handlebar isn’t as much of a stretch compared to other Monsters courtesy of the bar risers that elevate the bar position by nearly an inch.

Thumb the starter button and the new Ducati fires to life with deep, thumping exhaust note. Surprisingly, the 796 doesn’t get the same sleek slimline switch gear as used on some of the Italian manufacturer’s other new street bikes, including the Streetfighter. Instrumentation is comprised of a small, yet functional, white-backlit LCD display that is both easy to read and quickly operated via the switchgear on the left handlebar.Clutch lever pull is light and offers 4-way lever position adjustment to accommodate different sized hands. The clutch also delivers an ample level of feel for riders who might not have a lot of experience launching a motorcycle. The lower first gear ratio only adds to its user-friendly demeanor when pulling away from a stop. Switching between the remaining five gears was smooth and trouble-free, though we wish the gearbox felt tighter.

Twist the throttle and this Monster delivers a much more robust spread of power compared to the smaller 696. Sure, it won’t win any drag races against a modern liquid-cooled sportbike, yet it will still surprise you with just how much torque it cranks out at low-to-mid rpm. The engine has plenty of juice to loft the front wheel in first gear and is capable of bursts of speed whenever it’s revved out to redline. While the engine delivers a bit of vibration, it never becomes annoying, even at freeway speeds.

In terms of handling the 796 feels every bit as nimble as its smaller sibling. Direction changes can be accomplished with a light touch of the handlebar. The center of gravity also feels low which aids in steering and railing around corners. Though suspension spring rates are calibrated for lighter riders, when pushed this Monster still delivers enough grin-inducing performance for even an experienced, sport-oriented pilot. The bike we rode came equipped with the optional ABS system. By default the system is always on, but you can disable it easily by navigating through the menu system on the instrument display. Braking power and feel is adequate and we appreciated the added confidence provided by the ABS. But we were more impressed by the fact that you can quickly turn it off with a few clicks of a button if you‘re feeling mischievous. We also appreciated that the position of the brake lever could be moved based on rider preference.

( 2010 ) NEW HUSQVARNA SM 450R REVIEWS

( 2010 ) NEW HUSQVARNA SM 450R PICTURE

We abutting off some of our final account from the Intermot appearance 2008, including this attending at the 2010 New Husqvarna SM 450 R - and you can’t advice but adulation it. This is a motard for amorous fans, with a admirable attending that’s awful and says she’s accessible for racing. The artificial accoutrement has a admirable form, forth with some abundant colouring and a “factory” charm. The important account is all in the chassis, with bigger rigidity, while additionally belief one kilo less. No excesses accept been taken, aloof a few improvements on what was already an absorbing little machine.

( 2010 ) NEW HUSQVARNA SM 450R WALLPAPERS

The 450cc agent has been kept and the bankrupt valves are in stainless steel. Some changes accept been fabricated to the transmission, for faster accessory change and the bike is now accessible with ammunition injection. The affair that I adulation best are the wheels, which are from Excel and are now accessible in black, and the agenda affectation additionally gives a blow of style NEW HUSQVARNA SM 450R.

(2010) NEW BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Edition

NEW BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Edition 2010

BMW Motorrad BMW F800R edition chris pfeiffer broadcast its F 800 archetypal alternation for 2009, presenting a adventurous auto advised for a aerial akin of benumbed dynamics and best benumbed amusement in the articulation of the average class naked bikes. In accession to the two roadsters R 1200 R and K 1300 R, it was the third BMW auto to see its all-embracing premiere in the BMW Motorrad Urban apple of experience.

But it wasn’t aloof on accessible anchorage that the activating BMW naked bike apace fabricated a name for itself. The acute affluence of administration which the F 800 R allows its addition was approved by four-times Apple and European Stunt-Riding Champion Chris Pfeiffer as continued ago as 2007 and 2008 on an F 800 S distinctively acclimatized to his needs and carefully akin the after F 800 R. Since the official presentation of this archetypal in November 2008 in Milan, motorcycle acrobat Chris Pfeiffer has now been benumbed the new F800R at all-embracing competitions and shows – on a adaptation which is alone acclaimed from the consecutive assembly apparatus in some details.

NEW BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer Edition

In the advance of 2008, Chris Pfeiffer took allotment in achievement shows and contests on 85 canicule - and this year his arrangement agenda is appropriately full. Chris Pfeiffer says: “No amount whether it’s about me as an individual, as a bathe addition or as a antagonism rider: it’s consistently a catechism of actuality artistic and assuming the admirers new, agitative things. It is artlessly amazing back the army starts to acclamation alike afore you’ve started. I absolutely acknowledge the abundant abutment provided by BMW, and for me the F 800 R is artlessly the absolute achievement motorcycle – as approved by my contempo success.”

Gambar 2010 New Kawasaki KX450F

2010 New Kawasaki KX450F

Will it allotment technology with the works bikes? Will it be a bigger apparatus in every way? Motorcycle.com got arrive by Kawasaki to examination their latest weapon in the MX wars, and we showed up anticipating admirable things.

2010 New Kawasaki KX450F

Kawasaki hosted this accident at the anew opened Pala Raceway, on the Pala Indian catch in Southern California. At a columnist intro, usually you get bikes that accept been burst in, bankrupt up with new artificial and tires, so the testers get machines with the “bugs” formed out of them. Not this time, all the bikes were new, with aught hours on them. There were three mechanics assigned to anniversary annual crew: two Kawasaki techs and one Kayaba man. We alike had a annoy guy from Bridgestone to audit the abrasion our addition was putting on the Bridgestone 404s advanced and back, and it accepted to be an accomplished motocross annoy for the sun-baked adobe that makes up a SoCal MX track.Engineers aimed at giving the KX450F better overall balance and stability – especially for more aggressive riders. What we discovered from our first impression is that the 2010 KX likes to be ridden hard. The harder you push it, the better it seems to perform.

New Kawasaki KLX 150 Supermoto

Kawasaki KLX 150 Supermoto

Kawasaki is not only the trail terlarisnya KLX 150 in the version garuk land, but it also supermotonya version. Results modification garapan one of main dealernya, KLX 150 SuperMoto this version was Rp 1.5 million is higher than normal price. Most obvious difference clearly visible from a rubber bundarnya that is not growing out, but as a flat tire asphalt.

Kawasaki KLX 150 Supermoto

In addition, another difference with the KLX 150 S is normal, the SuperMoto handlenya already equipped on the security, in addition pengendaraan create more secure, but also make the appearance as a plucky cruiser mount two pure nature.

Overall, such as machine specifications, remain the same with the KLX 150 that have been circulating at this time in market.

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