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This week I was fortunate enough to go new car shopping. Driving on such burning seats is anything but comfortable. The increased purchasing power has contributed to a rise in the number of luxury cars being sold in different developing nations. Two of the most prominent players in the automobile market are the giants 'BMW' and 'Mercedes-Benz'. Financing and leasing options are also available.

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Discovering the kind of Motorcycle that's Correct for you personally

Purchasing a motorcycle usually entails a great deal of research before you determine around the one that is right for you personally. You will find so many makes and models to select from that it could also be confusing. You'll wish to believe about your motorcycle riding encounter whenever you are searching in the type of bike to buy. You will also wish to think about what you'll be performing together with your motorcycle.

There are many various types of motorcycle to consider according to your interests. Do you would like a motorcycle that's recognized for speed? In the event you will be taking long road trips in your motorcycle then you definitely want 1 built for travel and comfort. You may also want 1 that provides compartments to hold your necessities whilst you travel. Other motorcycles are designed for riding on dirt or for competitors. You will find also scooters which are enjoyable for in town.

If you are new to the feat of motorcycle riding, it is suggested that you begin having a moderately priced motorcycle or perhaps having a used one. This really is because a brand new web link can cost you $20,000. Do you want to risk scratching it up or getting pricey repairs from dropping the bike over? Trust me, in the event you are new to riding that's going to become a part from the encounter! You are able to usually purchase a newer motorcycle once you have become a seasoned rider.

Even when you've a specific style of motorcycle in thoughts, it has to fit the body perfectly. This may be disappointing at first, but bear in mind that when the bike doesn’t match you there is a danger of an accident. It's also very likely that you will not be comfortable whilst riding it, so what enjoyable will that be? Of course you are able to always possess a customized motorcycle produced later on from the style you would like that fits you perfectly.

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Obviously a really important aspect you have to think about when looking for the proper motorcycle is the price. You'll need something that is going to match into your budget. Do you want to buy a used motorcycle for the quantity of cash you are able to afford? Are you willing to take out a loan to spend to get a greater priced motorcycle on month-to-month payments? You need to determine this prior to you even start searching at possible motorcycles.

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Honda to market electric motorcycle by 2010

 

December 19, 2008 Honda has been quick to signal some radical changes in direction to enable it to endure the tough times expected in 2009. Following news that it is cancelling all F1 racing involvement and development, and likewise with the successor to the NSX sports car, the company has announced it intends to pursue ever cleaner automotive technologies and the most exciting of its announcements is that it will have an electric motorcycle on the market before the end of 2010. Honda’s original core product was the motorcycle and history shows that motorcycle sales remain strong in difficult times – the Honda announcement of an electric motorcycle is likely to spur rivals Yamaha and Suzuki into action, with both having shown fantastic electric bikes already, and both afraid to give Honda a head start in what will surely be a massive market.

With more people likely to show interest in the motorcycle in a harsh economic climate, Honda plans for a game-changing electric motorcycle are the signal that the era of the electric motorcycle is about to begin – Honda’s brief statement pointed out that the characteristics of electric power can be better utilized in the area of motorcycles, which are often used for short distance travel.

Honda's toughness in negative business environments comes from its almost recession-proof motorcycle business. The motorcycle business has since given way to a global business foundation around three axes - motorcycles, automobiles and power products – but Honda knows it can rely on its original core product and the cost-efficiency of a plug-in electric bike could attract a huge new customer segment, particularly in the emerging emerging economic regions of Asia and South America. Motorcycles are replacing bicycles for everyday transportation in these markets, and long-term and steady market growth is expected for the motorcycle business despite the economic conditions.

Source: gizmag.com @By Mike Hanlon

Yamaha's Ben Spies stuns with pole position on World Superbike debut

 

February 28, 2009 The 2009 World Superbikes season is off to a cracking start, with an action-packed qualifying stage and Superpole now decided. Boasting a huge grid of superstar riders, some ominous new faces, a raft of new bikes and brand new teams from BMW and Aprilia, we've tipped WSBK 2009 as the one to watch over MotoGP in our detailed season preview a few weeks ago. And what a start! Texan Ben Spies has taken an astonishing Superpole victory on his international debut for Yamaha, ahead of veteran Max Biaggi on the brand new Aprilia RSV4 and newcomer Jonny Rea on his Hannspree Honda CBR1000RR. The new Superpole format has proven itself to be pure cut-throat desperation and a great spectacle - and the races tomorrow should be absolutely stunning. A crack team of Gizmag bike-heads reports from Australia's Phillip Island GP circuit.

Ben Spies, fresh from humbling the previously untouchable Mat Mladin by taking the last three AMA Superbike championships in America, has sent the World Superbike paddock a sharp warning by taking a stunning pole position this afternoon at Phillip Island in his international debut.
To put his achievement in perspective, Spies has never ridden at Australia's storied Phillip Island racetrack before; he's had precious few sessions on track to learn which way the track goes, master it and then post a staggering 1'31.069 lap time well under 2008 champion Troy Bayliss's previous lap record.
Perhaps even more amazing is 'Roman Emperor' Max Biaggi's second position on grid. Biaggi, multiple world 250cc GP champion and a famous rival to Valentino Rossi in MotoGP, has had only a handful of tests to develop his Aprilia RSV4, a brand new bike and engine that has been put together for the 2009 SBK series. For the Aprilia to qualify faster than any Ducati, Honda or Suzuki in its debut race meeting is astonishing.
The other new bike on the grid, the BMW S1000RR, didn't fare so well. 2005 WSBK champion Troy Corser made a critical tyre choice mistake in the new Superpole qualifying session and was relegated to 17th position after finishing with a top-5 time in early qualifying rounds.

The new Superpole format shines

The new Superpole format will be an event in itself for 2009 - the sudden-death knockout format sees the top 20 riders from qualifying go out for 12 minutes, after which the top 16 are let through for another 12 minutes, and then half are eliminated before the final eight fight for pole position and the front two rows of grid positions.
The nail-biting new format bit a couple of expected front-runners as Haga and Neukirchner bowed out in the second session - but Troy Corser's Team BMW must be kicking themselves for assuming that they'd make the final eight on race tyres, preserving his qualifiers for the final session. A flurry of surprising quick laps from riders like Leon Haslam, Regis Laconi, Jakub Smrz and Carlos Checa relegated Corser to a disastrous 17th on the grid.

Tomorrow's Races

Ben Spies' dominant performance in Superpole comes on the back of consistently fast times throughout the weekend - and he's got a proven ability to thrive in the most heated and desperate race conditions. We'd have to say he's looking like a strong chance to take at least one victory in tomorrow's races.
Other consistent front-runners have included Hannspree Honda's Jonny Rea, who looked almost certain to take Superpole until Spies and Biaggi pulled scorching laps out of the bag in the final session. This is Rea's first look at Phillip Island as well - the BSB-bred youngster is looking fast, confident and very dangerous this weekend.

Biaggi's Aprilia has had the odd reliability issue, and Nitro Nori Haga is starting from a difficult 13th place, which might take either or both of them out of contention for a win. Still, it's a fool who would bet against either of these fierce and experienced competitors. Ducati riders Jakub Smrz and Michel Fabrizio have been strong throughout - and Regis Laconi posted a jaw-dropping time in the second session of Superpole, but none have been hugely consistent yet and Smrz in particular hasn't shown himself to be a contender on race days in the past.

Shakey Byrne has struggled to come to grips with the Phillip Island circuit, rarely troubling the top 10 in qualifying times - but he's a phenomenal rider and is bound to feature through the series, whether or not he makes an impact tomorrow.

Weather conditions at Phillip Island are notoriously variable, so we won't know until the last minute what to expect tomorrow - but one thing's for sure, our eyes will be glued to the track for some excellent racing - if the Gizmag team manages to avoid severe overindulgence at any number of Superbike weekend parties tonight! Wish us luck... Incremental updates as they happen over at TheBikerGene.

Final grid positions:

• 1. Ben Spies USA Yamaha Italia YZF R1 1min 31.069s
• 2. Max Biaggi ITA Aprilia Racing RSV-4 1min 31.402s
• 3. Jonathan Rea GBR HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR 1min 31.596s
• 4. Jakub Smrz CZE Guandalini Racing Ducati 1098R 1min 31.600s
• 5. Michel Fabrizio ITA Ducati Xerox 1098R 1min 31.837s
• 6. Leon Haslam GBR Stiggy Motorsport Honda CBR1000RR 1min 32.112s
• 7. Carlos Checa ESP HANNspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR 1min 32.537s
• 8. Regis Laconi FRA DFX Corse Ducati 1098R 1min 32.649s
• 9. Shinya Nakano JPN Aprilia Racing RSV-4 1min 31.843s
• 10. Ryuichi Kiyonari JPN Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR 1min 31.860s
• 11. Yukio Kagayama JPN Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000K9 1min 31.867s
• 12. Tom Sykes GBR Yamaha Italia YZF R1 1min 31.881s
• 13. Noriyuki Haga JPN Ducati Xerox 1098R 1min 31.907s
• 14. Max Neukirchner GER Alstare Suzuki GSX-R 1000K9 1min 31.916s
• 15. Shane Byrne GBR Sterilgarda Ducati 1098R 1min 32.119s
• 16. Broc Parkes AUS Kawasaki SRT ZX-0R 1min 32.719s
• 17. Troy Corser AUS BMW Motorrad S1000RR 1min 32.873s
• 19. Roberto Rolfo ITA Stiggy Motorsport Honda CBR1000RR 1min 32.997s
• 19. Ruben Xaus ESP BMW Motorrad S1000RR 1min 33.152s
• 20. Tommy Hill GBR HANNspree Althea Honda CBR1000RR 1min 33.363s
Following grid positions decided by Qualifying 2

• 21. Brendan Roberts AUS Guandalini Racing Ducati 1098R 1min 33.588s
• 22. Makoto Tamada JPN Kawasaki SRT ZX-10R 1min 33.709s
• 23. Ayrton Badovini ITA PSG-1 Kawasaki ZX-10R 1min 34.174s
• 24. David Salom ESP Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1min 34.194s
• 25. Karl Muggeridge AUS Celani Suzuki GSX-R1000 1min 34.341s
• 26. Luca Scassa ITA Team Pedercini Kawasaki ZX-10R 1min 34.390s
• 27. Vittorio Iannuzzo ITA SCI Honda CBR1000RR 1mins 35.767s
• 28. Matteo Baiocco ITA PSG-1 Kawasaki ZX-10R 1min 36.363s

Source: gizmag.com @By Loz Blain

Suzuki joins big-bore enduro market with RMX450Z

                                

 

Suzuki is finally joining the serious off-road marketplace with an all-new fuel-injected RMX450Z enduro racer. The bike is based on Suzuki's RM-Z450 motocrosser, with a significantly-reworked version of the Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), 449cc, DOHC, four-valve, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. A longer inlet tract, less radical cam profiles, wider gear ratios plus an electric starter are the main changes to the high-spec off-road weapon, all wrapped in the motocrosser's frame, suspension and bodywork.

 

Delivering exceptional power and torque, the RMX450Z uses an Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system to ensure smooth, crisp and strong power delivery, lower emissions and impressive fuel economy, which is just as well, because they've left the bike with the same tank as the motocross machine – a serious oversight that will mean a lot of aftermarket gas tanks get sold for the otherwise ideal off-road competition machine.

Suzuki pioneered fuel-injection for motocrossers, and the RMX450Z shares all key technologies with the RM-Z450 using the same Keihin throttle body with progressive linkage. Fuel-injection also enables the RMX450Z to be "green sticker" eligible in the state of California. This advanced fuel-injection system also eliminates the need for re-jetting at higher elevations.

A modified inlet tract and revised cam profiles enhance low and mid-range power, while the airbox features a hinged lid for quick air filter access, easier maintenance and better dust protection. To meet the demands of trail riding, the RMX450Z has an extra coolant reservoir tank and relocated filler cap, along with a bash plate. Wider primary and final drive ratios in the five-speed transmission help riders get the most from the engine.

Kick-starting a big single with a high seat can be a heartbreaking experience on the trail so we're pleased to see the RMX450Z features an electric starter, while the starter and lights' centrally-located batteries are charged by a larger magneto-generator.

Based on the RM-Z450 but optimized for off-road riding, an aluminum alloy frame utilizes cast and extruded sections in a slim, lightweight, rigid and tough package.

The RMX450Z features a Showa suspension package derived from the championship winning RM-Z450 - the 47mm inverted front forks are fully adjustable for rebound and compression settings, while the rear shock unit offers fully adjustable rebound, compression and pre-load settings.

Spring rates and suspension geometry on the Suzuki have been developed for off-road riding, combining with an 18 inch rear wheel to offer razor-sharp cornering and a smooth ride across rugged terrain.

Slim bodywork, a low-profile aluminum fuel tank and a motocross-developed seat gives RMX450Z pilots a functional riding position to focus on the terrain ahead to optimize line selection.

The RMX450Z's compact instrumentation offers riders the choice between two modes, a sports mode showing the basic information a rider needs in competition, such as a trip meter, timer and average speed, while a standard mode displays additional information including speed, time and information of two trip lengths.

Source: gizmag.com @By Gizmag Team
 

The GG Quadster - a four-wheeled, 167-horsepower quad bike for the road

Since the emergence of non-tilting 3-wheelers like the bizarre snowmobile-for-the-road Can-Am Spyder, and the abundance of attention they've received, this new class of novelty multi-wheelers seems to be gathering steam. The latest we've run across, thanks to a Gizmag reader suggestion, is the GG Quadster. This Swiss creation takes the 167-horsepower motor and electrics from a BMW K1200 sportsbike and puts it in a 4-wheeled chassis with sticky sports tyres and more machined billet aluminium than comes out of OCC in a whole week. At US$65,000, or around US$40k more than the Can-Am Spyder, you'll rarely see one on the road. But if you do, and there's a really tall black guy riding it, you might want to catch him for an autograph.

 

GG stands for Gruter und Gut, the fabrication shop that brought us the GG quad a few years back. That odd-looking contraption used the 100-horsepower BMW boxer twin motor and stuck it in a similar, F1-style race car chassis, and it proved popular enough for GG to move on and bring us the Quadster - a similar machine, but with a generous dollop of extra power thanks to its sportier inline 4 cylinder K1200 motor.

That motor uses its normal BMW gearbox, with similar gearing, but with the addition of a reverse gear, which can be engaged by flicking a safety switch and then pressing firmly on the rear brake pedal. A handy touch, since vehicles of this kind are almost as hard to push around as a small car.

Speaking of small cars, the Quadster's road footprint is actually slightly longer AND wider than that of a Smart car. But then, Smart cars aren't designed to pull over 1G of sideways acceleration in the corners, nor do they have to deal with a high-revving sportsbike engine. Well, most of the time, anyway.

Each of the Quadster's 4 wheels is shod with wide, sticky Dunlop Sportmaxx tyres, and suspended with a quality Wilbers shock, adjustable for preload and rebound. The brakes are reportedly absolutely massive, with the front lever operating a set of four-piston stoppers on the 270mm discs at the front, and the foot lever operating another two calipers at the front as well as a 30% load through two more calipers at the rear wheels. Stomp to stop, then.

The gearing is tall, as befits its 180mph donor sportsbike, but many testers have found it too tall for a heavier, street four wheeler like this one, which is only rated up to 130mph anyway. Once the clutch hooks up and the revs start building, though, hang on! The Quadster is said to be able to rocket to 60mph in 3.5 seconds.

And here we get to the handling. When Gizmag editor Noel McKeegan rode the Can-Am Spyder, he gave it a generally positive review. I'm not sure I'd be so generous. When you're presented with a machine that has a high-revving performance engine and eyeball-popping brakes, you expect it to be a demon in the corners too.

But I found that the Spyder was a real handful in the corners - and I'd go so far as to assume that the Quadster would have a very similar feel. Non-tilting multi-wheel motorcycles have the uncomfortable effect of wanting to throw the rider way out to the outside of the corner. In order to get them around corners at the sorts of speeds that you'd use on a sportsbike, you've got to lunge for the inside of the corner before you make your steering input, which is to pull the inside bar towards you - as opposed to the push you'd normally use to countersteer a bike.

So your outside arm, which has to operate the throttle, if it's a left-hander - can end up quite far away from you, and the inside wheel can start to lift off the ground. It's a very physical style of vehicle to ride, and the dynamics don't make it easy to relax and flow fast through a set of corners. It's a real core-muscle workout, throwing these things about - imagine trying to hook a regular quadbike into a bend at 70mph. Exhilarating, certainly, but a fair fitness challenge if you want to keep up with your buddy who's strapped into the sports seats of his Lotus Elise through the corners.

It would certainly be interesting to see how these machines perform on a racetrack - putting them up against cars and motorcycles to see how they go in terms of lap times, rider safety and fun factor.

Dubious cornering performance aside, the Quadster avoids one serious annoyance a petrolhead would find with the Spyder - it doesn't have a stability control system, so you're free to spin the rear wheels up and get sideways if you're feeling feisty and you're able to break the grip of those two massive rear hoops.

Because there's still so few of these types of vehicles on the road, they're still a guaranteed head-turner. The Quadster can be licensed in Germany as a 4-wheeled motorbike, and it seems registration is somehow possible in America, too.

At US$65,000, the GG Quadster is horrifically expensive if you compare it to a 3.5-second motorcycle, or exceptionally cheap if you compare it to a 3.5-second car. It's just about right if you compare it to high-end custom motorcycles and take in the sheer mass of billet you're getting for your dollar. The list of available options is very impressive for such an odd vehicle, with enormous panniers, alarms, heated grips, limited slip diffs, intercoms, navigation systems and the like all catered for. But you'll want deep pockets to pay for them.

One set of deep pockets that have already been plundered for a GG Quadster belong to the trousers of basketball god and general sports nut Michael Jordan, who already owns a pair of the older GG Quads and has stumped up for the big brother bike.

If Michael ever tires of the Quadster's 167 horses, it's comforting to know that there's a similar machine available that looks a lot nastier and packs about 3 times the power due to its supercharged BMW V12 - that would be French custom cycle shop Lazareth's US$284,000, 500hp Wazuma. Scary.

Source: gizmag.com @By Loz Blain

Zero Motorcycles to hit the road in 2010 TTXGP

The running of the first ever clean emissions Grand Prix at the Isle of Man in June made 2009 a landmark year in the history of two-wheeled motorsport. Next year is shaping up to be even bigger. A series of races will be run throughout 2010 beginning with TXGP North America Championship at Infineon in Sonoma, California in May. The latest competitor to throw its hat into the ring is US-based Zero Motorcycles, which will make its road racing debut on home turf with a bike that's expected to be based on the Zero S model.

"It is good news that a company of such standing as Zero is committing to TTXGP 2010, said Jeremy Burne, TTXGP North America Director. "This announcement follows on from last week when Italian manufacturer CRP Racing went public with the news that they will be building a bike, the eCRP1.0, for the TTXGP 2010 series. This kind of initiative on both sides of the Atlantic really positions TTXGP as a truly global player."

Zero tasted success on the dirt in Europe recently with the company's MX model winning the Electric Motorcycle Challenge organized by the French Federation of Motorcycles. Zero finished third overall in points for the series and along the way showed the potential of electric drivetrains by beating some 450cc gas-powered motorcycles. Zero also organized the first all-electric 24-hour endurance motocross race back in April - results of that race can be found here.

According to Zero Motorcycles CEO Gene Banman, the company has identified a series of strategic partners for its tilt at the TTXGP and will announce further details shortly. 


The 2010 TTXGP series will also include three events in the UK (Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire on 3-4 July, Snetterton, Norfolk on 17-18 July and Castle Combe, Wiltshire on 11 September), plus another Isle of Man event in June 2010. A grand final for leading teams will be held in November at an as yet unnamed venue.



Source: gizmag.com @By Noel McKeegan