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Thursday, June 13, 2013
2011 BMW C Evolution Review
2011 BMW C Evolution being one wave of Urban Mobility. In November 2011 BMW Motorrad introducing two big scooter; C 600 Sport and C650 GT. BMW developed E-Scooter concept at the BMW Innovation Day 2011. Development of the second phase of the electric scooter displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 with the name of the BMW Concept e.
The third development is nothing but electric scooter BMW C Evolution. BMW C Evolution adopt a hybrid chassis - doesnt have a main frame. This BMW C Evolution chassis certainly swiftly because the center of gravity low. The maximum speed BMW C Evolution is 120 mph. The 2011 BMW C Evolution dashboard is equipped TFT screen.
Friday, May 10, 2013
2012 Yamaha Super Review Pictures
The 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere is an all-new entry in the adventure genre that was kick started by the venerable BMW GS-series bikes thirty years ago. Going up against the mighty BMW— as well as newer adversaries like the KTM 990 Adventure, Triumph Tiger 1050, and Ducati Multistrada 1200— is no small feat.
How does this lower-priced newbie from Japan take on the European competition? I spent two days in Arizona riding the Yamaha Super Tenere across trails and highways to see if this $13,900 adventure bike lives up to its superlative name.
Yamahas oddly named Super Tenere is pronounced "Tey-ney-rey," and though the bikes lineage spans nearly three decades and includes twin-cylinder ancestors like the XTZ750 Super Tenere (which claimed six Paris to Dakar Championships), the all-new 2012 Yamaha Super Tenere marks the models debut in the United States.How does this lower-priced newbie from Japan take on the European competition? I spent two days in Arizona riding the Yamaha Super Tenere across trails and highways to see if this $13,900 adventure bike lives up to its superlative name.
Yamaha Super
Yamaha Super
Yamaha Super
In keeping with the oversized proportions of the adventure touring bike genre, the Super Tenere exudes a rather towering stance. Propping it up onto the center stand requires a considerable shove, and standing on the foot lever with my 185 pound mass alone wouldnt do it; I had to roll it backwards while jumping on the lever to get 575 pounds of bike up on the stand.
Fire up the big parallel-twin powerplant, and it comes to life with a mellow bass note. The clutch requires moderate lever pressure while the shifter engages with a solid, but easy-to-engage click.
"2012 Yamaha Super Tenere"
The Super Tenere is made to rideon the road , as well as dirt trails like this one in Arizona.
Photo © Brian J. Nelson
In motion, the first thing youll notice about the Super Teneres power delivery is its flatness, which can come across as either predictable or lazy, depending on your outlook; like the R1, the Super Teneres actual speed is usually faster than the seat of your pants might suggest. It should be noted that the elevation of my ride surpassed 7,000 feet in some areas, which has the effect of diminishing engine power. Regardless, the engine rpms never sound quite as high as they actually are, and glancing down at the digital speedometer invariably reveals that youre going faster than you think; there were numerous moments on the interstate when illegal velocities crept up quicker than expected, and triple-digit speeds were attained with ease. A tall sixth gear ran the engine at a lazy 3,500 rpm at 70 mph.
"Sport" on the right handgrip-controlled throttle mode selector offers a relatively crisp response to throttle twists, while "Touring" is predictably milder and smoother, especially on the low end. Though not as punchy as the mills found in the BMW GS or Ducati Multistrada, the Super Teneres crossplane crankshaft lends it a mild "pulsing" quality that keeps it from suffering terminal blandness.
Fire up the big parallel-twin powerplant, and it comes to life with a mellow bass note. The clutch requires moderate lever pressure while the shifter engages with a solid, but easy-to-engage click.
"2012 Yamaha Super Tenere"
The Super Tenere is made to ride
Photo © Brian J. Nelson
In motion, the first thing youll notice about the Super Teneres power delivery is its flatness, which can come across as either predictable or lazy, depending on your outlook; like the R1, the Super Teneres actual speed is usually faster than the seat of your pants might suggest. It should be noted that the elevation of my ride surpassed 7,000 feet in some areas, which has the effect of diminishing engine power. Regardless, the engine rpms never sound quite as high as they actually are, and glancing down at the digital speedometer invariably reveals that youre going faster than you think; there were numerous moments on the interstate when illegal velocities crept up quicker than expected, and triple-digit speeds were attained with ease. A tall sixth gear ran the engine at a lazy 3,500 rpm at 70 mph.
"Sport" on the right handgrip-controlled throttle mode selector offers a relatively crisp response to throttle twists, while "Touring" is predictably milder and smoother, especially on the low end. Though not as punchy as the mills found in the BMW GS or Ducati Multistrada, the Super Teneres crossplane crankshaft lends it a mild "pulsing" quality that keeps it from suffering terminal blandness.
Yamaha Super
Yamaha Super
Yamaha Super
Yamaha Super
Yamaha Super
Yamaha Super
Yamaha Super
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
2011 Ducati 1198 SP Review
Conclusion
Dorsoduro 1200 is everything you ever wanted to about 750, which was not there. Motor 1200 has received all the wealth I always try for the V-Twin. And order, the bike is now 100% pure fun. Dorsoduro 1200 is better in all areas of 750, and traction control to prevent serious palpitations corners out of a throttle opening of the large high-lean. Although a large capacity seems to be much smaller than the BMW HP2, for example. Compared to the true supermoto, its big and heavy, but surely you knew already, so no point on appeal. Due to the fact that it has cooled, and a security feature reliable, robust, and useful, I am inclined to say that, Dorsoduro 1200 could be a commuter city, the best choices in 2011.
Coupled with strong teams of 1198, the SP added all the bits of the former S-1198 (Ohlins suspension and Marchesini forged wheels), plus a clutch, quick shifter Ducati, Ohlins TTX (T36PR before) and a tank aluminum fuel. It costs $ 21 795, only $ 200 more than the old version S
What is the Italian sport bikes, a word rarely collides with the value. But the basic model of the Ducati 1198, MY2011 version has an added value to the proposal.
For the same price paid $ 16 495 in 2010, the base of 1198 now comes with traction control, Ducati, Ducati Ducati Data Analyzer Shifter fast as standard equipment.
The former S 1198 replaced this year, the new SP review here. R $ 39.995 in 1198 Races removed from the collection in 2011. Who does not want to hang with a 1198 R Superbike homologation special, because the production numbers were minuscule, according to Ducati.
Also in the range is the new Ducati 848 Evo, as we try recently famous Imola circuit in Italy. The 848 has raised more power and better brakes
Italian dream date
So we had a historic Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, new pair of sessions on board the 848 EVO. Much more power than the 600cc Supersport and excellent body similar to that of the SP 1198, 848 towing a substantial buffer around the race course.
Although the drive shaft 140 horsepower is more than enough, the SP 1198 will add 30 horsepower party - the SP to maintain the development of the engine in 2010, so that the SP is equipped with two rear wheels 147 hp of 1198 has seen the S we tested last year.
However, the mountain of the couple that caught our attention, while taking positions in Imola, because the front wheel is rotated regularly from the terrace with about 87 foot-pounds of torque to the rear wheel deaf. The 1198 is an extra 350cc of grunt in the 848 can not be ignored, which catapulted violently every turn and make the 848 seem weak in comparison.
And when you accelerate, you will appreciate the new Ducati quick. It uses a micro-switch gear, which provides a brief interruption of the spark / fuel at full throttle upshifts without strumming the dip switches. This is not only convenient for the driver, but also reduces the transfer time of just 80 ms, 230ms, 65% reduction in the duration.
DQS worked perfectly on my toes, even if a runner at the event said it is not as good as a dynojet quick shifter unit. The quality of the passages Ducati gearboxes are one of the least common than large estates of his motorcycle, which facilitates DQS skillfully. The base 1198 may also receive this upgrade.
Also making a debut in the SP is a welcome back-torque limiting slipper clutch from the previous version of R. Beat Imola chicane many typing downshift slipper discovers that much work. This is a huge benefit when riding a double major in this way, the race course, as the two great pitchers sometimes overwhelming amount of compression braking, which can cause the rear wheel hop during downshifts. None of this drama SP.
Another Update SP-specific is the addition of an aluminum tank - a rarity among the motorcycles - the 1198 R. It is not only trim more than 2.5 lb, it also has greater capacity - up to 4 from a small, 1 gallon to 4.75 gallons usable. When a supposedly dry weight of only £ 370, undercutting the basis of SP 1198 with 7 kg and is 2 pounds lighter than the previous 1198 S.
SP Dynamic Management is assisted by its lightness, forged aluminum wheels, something not available in base or 1198 848 forged wheels weigh less than a typical cast aluminum wheels, and speed control of AIDS and compliance with the suspension - as well as important improvements racing wheel.
In the brake system is the 1198 piece Brembo calipers, 330mm discs, but even and fall of the Duke so strong that any two-wheeled device, especially for high speeds generated at a racetrack. Nothing less than stellar.
Conclusion
The 20-minute session, I was on board the MS 1198 has been a wonderful tease. The standard 1198 is light enough to satisfy most anyones passion for Italian sports bikes, and SP just makes the experience more special.
There is so much power on tap, front and satisfactory constantly pawing the air, accelerating up to third gear, and slipper clutch immensely facilitate high rpm downshifts. For all the time, is blessed with Ducati Stout typically track race chassis and brakes great.
SP in 1198 is a machine both brutal and gentle, able to generate laughter is like nothing else out there. And for those who can afford unique experiences, the CWS did not disappoint.
BMW S 1000 RR Review
In 2009, after months of teasing initial reports, BMW S 1000 RR entered the new brand in the Superbike World Championship finish the season in 13th place with Troy Corser. In 2010, Troy Corser gave his first BMW S 1000 RR World Superbike pole position and two third place podium. More impressive is the fact that, also in 2010, won the Superstock Championship on a BMW Aryton S1000RR Badovini Wold, losing only one race all season - an incredible feat for a new sport. The BMW S 1000 RR has also been made available for public consumption in 2010.
After the introduction of the BMW S1000RR praised the press, the peak due to the wheel in stock trim. With 175 horsepower rear-wheel drive from the liquid-cooled, dual overhead cam 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine, BMW S1000RR was significantly more effective than its Japanese counterparts. 999cc engine is more than square bore and stroke of 80 x 49.7 mm. This is the biggest hole liter engine motorcycle sports market.
It sold for $ 13,800 was not much more expensive than Japanese competitors. Other $ 1,500 offered for BMW electronics package including ABS, selectable engine mapping (Rai, Sports, Race, Slick) and traction control. In addition, the wheel speed sensors, BMW S1000RR also included angle sensors and position sensors of the throttle to its sophisticated traction control system for the production of the bike. S1000RR BMW ABS system features front-wheel drive-only mode, where the driver can lock the rear wheel to launch a rear wheel slide.
According to the BMW S1000RR is fairing design is not only asymmetrical, but also for the high beam and low beam headlights are different in size and weight, and emphasizes the performance of each person in the fairing BMW built accordingly.
BMW S 1000 RR has dual front Brembo four-piston radial calipers 320mm rotors depth, and the Brembo single-piston rear caliper grabs a plate of 220 mm. The instrument cluster is composed of an analogue tachometer and digital speedometer. There is also a built-in timer to turn which is driven by the switch light beam at the top left of the handlebar. Lap also detects the brake pressure and throttle openings.
To help market the new BMW S 1000 RR and present acceleration of the motorcycle, BMW has created a video where a body of a dining table with 20 seats has been linked to S1000RR. BMW S1000RR launched from a standing start, deceiving the water table without disturbing the envelopes. The video has gone viral with more than 3 million page views, but its authenticity was later killed by the television show MythBusters.
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BMW S 1000 RR
BMW S 1000 RR
BMW S 1000 RR
BMW S 1000 RR
BMW S 1000 RR
BMW S 1000 RR
BMW S 1000 RR
2006 BMW F 650 GS Review
2006 BMW F 650 GS
2006 BMW F 650 GS
Narrowly focused sportbikes to the left, massively overwrought tourers to the right…is there any place left for the simple, do-it-all motorcycle? Sure there is, and far from becoming an endangered species, the lightweight enduro – a kind of motorcycle that embodies off-road capabilities alongside roadworthy manners tailored to please experienced and beginning riders alike – has become immensely popular around the world. Between 1995 and 2003, BMW has sold more than 110,000 F 650s, with 32 percent of the latest versions going to female riders (worldwide). What’s more, some 21 percent of F 650 buyers were new riders. And now, for the 2006 model year, BMW’s entry in the amazing category returns refined, refreshed and ready to do business.
2006 BMW F 650 GS
Crossing continents, crossing boundaries
No motorcycle can do everything, but the BMW F 650 GS come close. Based on the fundamentally flexible “enduro” concept, the F 650 line has been carefully developed to meet a broad range of requirements, to enable cross-country travel in comfort as well as jaunts across town with consummate ease.
Central to this multi-role versatility is the F 650’s relaxed, upright riding position that is the ideal compromise between on-road comfort and off-road control. For the new F 650 GS, BMW has focused on improving the bike’s ergonomic profile and making it even kinder to beginning and returning riders. To this end, a new clutch lever featuring incremental span adjustments that provide riders with smaller hands improved control and comfort (an adjustable brake lever continues as standard.) To accommodate riders of different heights, several seat options are available for the F 650 GS. The GS comes standard with a 30.7-inch (780mm) seat height with a low seat option, which further reduces it to 29.5 inches (750mm). In addition, a high seat is available that provides taller riders with extra legroom.
The GS’s overall compact dimensions are made possible by a slender engine and a fuel tank located under the seat. Not only does this placement improve chassis packaging, it dramatically reduces the bike’s overall center of gravity, making the GS feel smaller and lighter – considerations critical to the beginning rider.
This year, the F 650 GS have new bodywork placed upon the strong and durable steel frame. A new clear-lens headlight puts more illumination on the road and works with entirely new windscreens to improve weather and wind protection. Revised inserts alongside what would normally be the fuel tank distinguish the new model and improve cooling by allowing more air past the oil cooler (the fuel cell is located under the rider’s seat for lowered center of gravity and improved handling.) Finally, the rear luggage rack has been redesigned to accept an optional top case without an adapter plate, as required in the past.
2006 BMW F 650 GS
F Series- 2 Spark ignition
The F 650 is powered by a BMW-designed, single-cylinder engine embodying technologies not seen on other “thumpers.” For 2006, the engine’s technological resume stretches to include 2 Spark ignition for the four-valve cylinder head and a new and advanced BMS-C II computerized engine-control unit that dynamically manages spark and fuel delivery to suit any riding condition. With these improvements, the liquid-cooled, 652cc engine produces fewer harmful exhaust emissions, is more fuel efficient, and has a torque peak at 4800 rpm instead of the previous model’s 5000 rpm. In addition, the 2 Spark ignition system offers increased drivability, stronger mid-throttle response and greater engine flexibility. As before, the GS uses a three-way catalyst in the updated, stainless-steel exhaust system to meet the stringent Euro2 exhaust emissions requirements.
Although the GS may see different missions, it is available with BMW’s advanced ABS system, the only such single-cylinder bikes in this category for which this is true. To optimize the system for off-road use, the ABS may be switched off via a cockpit-mounted switch.
BMW Accessories
BMW owners, even those new to the fold, are staunch individualists, which is why there are so many options and accessories available for the new F 650 GS. These include:
- ABS II with rider-selectable defeat.
- Multiple seats. There is a taller dual seat as well as a lowered-suspension option using the standard seat. The GS can be fitted with a special black single seat with luggage rack that provides the same seat height as the standard saddle.
- Several soft- and hard-luggage options, including variable-thickness hard saddlebags (Vario), soft bags for passenger seat and luggage rack, a hard top case, as well as liners for the hard bags.
- A taller windscreen, similar to the F 650 GS Dakar’s.
- New hand guards.
- Heated hand grips.
- Anti-theft alarm.
- Engine protection kit.
- On-board computer installation kit.
2006 BMW F 650 GS
SPECS
Brakes
Actuation: Hydraulic, DOT 4 fluid type
Brake System: Front and rear disc with optional ABS
Front Brakes: One, two-piston floating caliper
Front Rotor: 11.8 inch fixed rotor
Rear Brakes: One, single-piston floating caliper
Rear Rotor: 9.5 inch fixed rotor
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity: 4.0 U.S. gallons ; including 1 gallon reserve
Max permissible weight: 837 lbs
Overall Length: 85.6 inches
Overall Width: 35.8 inches
Seat height: 30.7 inches
Weight, unladen, with full tank: 423 lbs
Wheelbase: 58.2 inches
Drivetrain
Clutch: Multiple plate in oil bath
Final Drive Ratio: 2.937:1
Final Drive System: 520 O-ring, roller-type chain
Gear Box: 5 Speed gear box
Gear Ratios:
- I: 2.75:1
- II: 1.75:1
- III: 1.31:1
- IV: 1.05:1
- V: 0.88:1
Engine
Bore X Stroke: 100.0 mm X 83.0 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5 : 1
Displacement: 652 cc
Engine Management: BMS-C II with two spark ignition
Horsepower: 50 bhp @ 6500 rpm
No of cylinders: 1
Torque: 44 lb/ft @ 5000 rpm
Type: Liquid-cooled single-cylinder
Valve Gear: DOHC, chain-driven with bucket tappets
Valves: 2 x 36.0 mm intake / 2 x 31.0 mm exhaust
Valves per Cylinder: Four
Equipment Available
- Low frame option
- Heated hand grips
- Hazard warning flashers
- ABS (Switchable)
- High seat
- Anti-theft alarm
- Premium Package
- Closed-loop 3 wayCC with ox. sensor
- Stainless steel exhaust system
- Hydraulic rear shock with adj. preload
- Stainless steel brake lines
- Power socket
- Rear lockable storage compartment
- Luggage rack
- Single key locking system
- Engine guard
- Adjustable clutch lever
- Diagnostic interface
2006 BMW F 650 GS
Frame
Frame: Bridge-type with bolted-on rear section
Front wheel suspension: 41 mm telescopic fork w/ stabilizer bridge
Ground Clearance: 5.1 inches
Handlebar center point angle: 60.8 degrees
Rear wheel suspension: Central spring strut actuated by lever-linkage
Spring Travel front/rear: 6.7 inches / 6.5 inches
Wheels
Front Tire:
Frame: Bridge-type with bolted-on rear section
Front wheel suspension: 41 mm telescopic fork w/ stabilizer bridge
Ground Clearance: 5.1 inches
Handlebar center point angle: 60.8 degrees
Rear wheel suspension: Central spring strut actuated by lever-linkage
Spring Travel front/rear: 6.7 inches / 6.5 inches
Wheels
Front Tire:
- 100/90 x 19 tube-type
- Pirelli MT 80 Front 100/90-19 57H TT
- Bridgestone Trail Wing 101 100/90-19 57H TT
- Metzeler Tourance Front 100/90-19 M/C 57S TT
- Metzeler Enduro 3 Front 100/90-19 M/C 57S
- Michelin Anakee 100/90-19 57H
Rear Tire:
- 130/80 x 17 tube-type
- Pirelli MT 80 RS 130/80 R17 65H TT
- Bridgestone Trail Wing 152 130/80 R17 65H TT
- Metzeler Tourance 130/80 R17 M/C 65S TL
- Metzeler Enduro 3 130/80 R17 M/C 65S
- Michelin Anakee 130/80 R17 65H
The most popular dual purpose single in the 250+cc category, the F 650 GS has become the standard upon which single-cylinder dual purpose motorcycles are judged. Aggressively engineered for unrelenting performance in harsh environments, the F 650 GS was designed to take riders off-road and on to new frontiers.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 Review
Dorsoduro 1200 is cooled as his younger brother 750 Therefore, there is a large cooler messing with supermoto riding style a bit like the boots do not get as far forward as the right front wheel supermoto.
The new lattice steel frame could be the same as the 750, but is stronger and stiffer and a bit heavier. Aprilia partly offset by the lighter rear subframe, but there is no reason to believe that the improvement will not benefit from the 750 in the future. The Dorsoduro 1200 tackles corners with agility and sense of supermotard where you can place the front wheel exactly where you want.
The new lattice steel frame could be the same as the 750, but is stronger and stiffer and a bit heavier. Aprilia partly offset by the lighter rear subframe, but there is no reason to believe that the improvement will not benefit from the 750 in the future. The Dorsoduro 1200 tackles corners with agility and sense of supermotard where you can place the front wheel exactly where you want.
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
The suspension fork 43mm Sachs has a $ 160 mm with full scan. Sachs shock rear overhang of 155 mm can travel. The long journey that can break on the depth contours, and do not have enough grip, a slide is controllable. At the rear is the same story, and the suspension was prepared for almost any kind of abuse imaginable. Riding in a straight line or even the suspension of the cruise is not too difficult and absorbs bumps almost as well as a full on supermoto.
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
Configuration with 320 mm double disc with radial Brembo brakes provide plenty of braking maneuvers, and a single 240 mm rear disc brake caliper piston Brembo takes care to be the corners well. The majority of the market, Dorsoduro 1200 is equipped with ABS as standard. I can not cope with Shiver ABS, but not in Dorsoduro. ABS works very well as a safety measure on a rainy day, but no other adverse weather conditions, I guess far away, and fortunately, you Aprilia. ABS always starts up automatically when the ignition completely off and then on.
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
Aprilia has two aspects: the open racing on the heart, represented by the SXV / RXV and RSV4 and bona fide road bikes represented by the Dorsoduro and Shiver. The difference is that racing engines are 100% engineering Aprilia, Piaggio engines while 750/1200 (which includes course Aprilia)-engineering. This is good news if you are worried about the reliability high mileage as little service provider agreements as possible.
New 1200C 130-horsepower engine is not stressed at all, and there are good reasons to expect a car touring, with this engine in the near future. Dorsoduro 1200, and accelerates to over 125 mph as easy as anything. On motorways, there is, of course, a lot of air resistance upright riding position, but the seat is a long (and much comfier a real supermoto), and I was able to move forward and tuck in My off-road helmet almost low enough to take advantage of a small plate racing-style wind protection for the engine. Mirrors provide a pretty decent look at the back without too much vibration. There is weaving from side to side at high speed, as is typical for single-cylinder 650cc motorcycle.
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
The point of all these aids pilot is that you can, if desired, to tame the beast entirely. The best part might be that if a less experienced driver you want to measure and monitor their own progress through the world of high performance motorcycle that can do a bike. Experienced riders like me will have to endure the discomfort can not change anything while driving. Only three levels of driving Sport, Touring and Rain can be adjusted while driving, and not fast fashion as the gas must be turned off and there is the odd three or more seconds to wait for what is much less traveling alone on the road.
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
Conclusion
The Dorsoduro 1200 is all I wanted the 750 was not there. The 1200 engine has achieved everything you ever seek wealth in V-Twin. It is ordered, the bike is now 100% pure pleasure. The Dorsoduro 1200 is better in all areas 750 and the traction control prevents severe palpitations corners with high throttle openings large thin. Despite the large capacity it feels much smaller than the example of BMW HP2. Compared with good supermotard, which is large and heavy, but you probably already knew that if this is not a point of the complaint. Due to the fact that it is liquid cooled and reliable, well built and good safety features, I am inclined to say that the Dorsoduro 1200 could be one of the best options in the neighborhood in 2011.
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
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