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2012 Suzuki DR-Z 400 S Review

2012 Suzuki DR-Z 400 S Review Take the DR-Z400S down a twisty forest trail and its off-road performance will get your heart pounding. Its lightweight, compact design provides crisp handling everywhere from tight trails to wide-open fire roads. Its advanced suspension front and rear soaks up tough terrain with ease. And it's liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine boasts strong low RPM torque and a crisp throttle response, allowing you to blast out of corners and accelerate hard down the trail.

Suzuki has been selling the DR-Z400 since 2000, and since then has developed a huge network of loyal customers. With the ultra-popular DR350 as a predecessor, the 400 has built on that success and continues to this day as a simple, effective dual-sport machine. The last time we tested a DR-Z400 was back in 2003, and the company was still offering a kickstart-only model. These days, Suzuki only offers the 400S (dual-sport) and 400SM (motard/DS), neither of which come with a foot-operated starter.

Off-road or on the street, the DR-Z400S provides strong torque across the powerband and amazing throttle response. And it features remarkably smooth performance, complemented by conveniences such as electric starting and a compact, easy-to-read instrument cluster.

On the street, the great little motor and willing gearbox easily propel those 317 pounds as though riding a ballerina around town. Firm suspension is even firmer on the road, and the seat feels like a loaf of frozen bread—neither of which would be so bad if the ground weren’t so far away. For me, every stop requires full perineal pronation. If you’re six feet tall and weigh about 160 with a well-padded butt, you might love the DR-Z. It’ll zot right up past 90 mph or so, and it cruises okay for short hops at 70.

2012 Suzuki DR-Z400S Specs:

• Bore X Stroke: 90.0 X 62.6 mm (3.543 X 2.465 in)

• Displacement: 398cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, single cylinder, DOHC

• Compression Ratio: 11.3 : 1

• Fuel System: MIKUNI BSR36, single

• Starter: Electric

• Lubrication System: Dry Sump

• Ignition: Electronic ignition (CDI)

• MPG: 65

New 2012 The Road King Classic

New 2012 The Road King Classic model takes the nostalgic look and feel of the Road King a little further with extra details for this road-worthy touring bike, like leather-wrapped saddlebags, nostalgic chrome fuel tank console, tooled metal detailing on the fender, tank, seat and bags, and chrome laced wheels with wide whitewall tires. The innovative Harley-Davidson Touring chassis is based on a single-spar, rigid backbone frame and a stout swingarm developed to withstand the demands of long-haul touring riders and today's powerful engines.

Over the years the Road King has seen its engine size grow every few years and now it comes standard with its biggest offering yet: the Twin Cam 103 V-Twin engine. The air/oil-cooled mill pumps out 1690cc’s of power and is mated to a six-speed transmission and a belt final drive. In stock configuration the engine belts out just over 86 lb-ft of peak torque at 3400 revs. This makes it easier to motor up steep grades without having to downshift and generally allows the rider more immediate passing power on the highway.

The Road King Classic has all of the premium Harley-Davidson standards, such as the Twin Cam 103 Engine and intuitive hand controls, as well as some model exclusive items like the tank mounted, chrome gauges and the leather wrapped saddlebags. Combine all of these with the giant six-gallon tank, and you’ve got an instant classic that you can ride in style for longer.

2012 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic

• ENGINE TYPE: Pushrod V-twin

• BORE x STROKE: 3.875" x 4.38"

• TRANSMISSION: 6-speed

• WHEELBASE: 63.5 inches

• RAKE: 26 degrees

• SEAT HEIGHT: 28.1 inches

• CURB WEIGHT: 810 pounds

• PRICE: $19,599

Honda NC700X Concept

Honda NC700X Concept Honda have released the first official pics of the new NC700S and NC700X, which are due to be shown at the EICMA motorcycle show this week. Pitched as fun and affordable mid-sized machines, the NC700S and NC700X offer easy handling and are suitable for commuting and/or weekend use.

These three bikes also share the same 47 hp 643cc engine and the 17″ wheels, fitted with a 120 tyre on the front and a 160 on the rear. The NC700X also boasts a storage space for the helmet in place of the fuel tank, which has been positioned under the saddle. Here are the first pics taken live at the 2011 EICMA, check them out.

The NT700X which I rode is one of three machines to debut the parallel twin engine, the other two being the more conventionally road-styled NC700S and the Integra scooter. It’s not just the power unit which they share, but the rolling chassis too, or as Honda calls it, the platform.

The 2012 Honda NC700X is fitted with the same 670cc twin-cylinder engine as the 700S, but gets ‘crossover’ styling cues and some off-road capabilities. ‘The NC700X crossover offers the long-travel suspension, agility and commanding riding position of an off-road bike in an overall package with high standards of stability, braking and engine performance. It promises a fun, engaging riding experience together with the practicality and ease of use that make it a machine eminently suitable for daily commuting,’ says a press note from honda

2011 Ural Retro Review

2011 Ural Retro Review This motor is designed for having a tour or picnic with your family. This motor has three wheels. This motor can be ridden for three persons. This motor has powerful engine and nice suspensions. This motor has black color that make this motor looks so tough and gentle. The engine of this motor can make this motor can slide so fast in the road.

A retro is lower than other Ural sidecars. Has 18 inch wheels, and an expanded landing gear. This should benefit the performance on the road benefits, and neglecting the Ural typical off-road a bit. But passengers will receive a retro side-car a bit more luxury. Instead of bare sheet metal is the pulpit a trim and a slat in the foot.The olive-green version of the retro-trailer is built on proven Ural virtues knobby tires, rear rack instead of pillion seat, engine guards and first aid kit and spare wheel on the sidecar. The slightly militant impression is reinforced by matt black parts on the frame.

Spesification 2011 Ural Retro

MSRP: 13.999

Dimensions (WxDxH) mm / inch 2224 x 1630 x 1020 / 87.6 x 64.2 x 40.2

Seat height 750 mm / 29.5 inches

Ground clearance 125 mm / 4.9 inches

Dry weight 325 kg / 717 lbs

recommended maximum speed 105 kmh / 65 mph

OHV air-cooled engine, 4 stroke, the opposition of two

Bore-Stroke 78x78 mm

Compression ratio 8.6:1

Displacement 749cc

Rated HP @ 5600 rpm 40

2012 Husaberg FE 390 Test Ride

2012 Husaberg FE 390 Test Ride is after only two years on the market already a household name in the Enduro community. It's the perfect compromise, in a good way. It has enough power for every riding situation and a very high level of traction, yet is not as demanding as a 450. It matches any 250 4-stroke in terms of easy handling, but with its way more bottom end power and torque and it s smooth power delivery it is one step ahead in terms of overall ride ability.

Especially light and made from high quality aluminum, ensuring that the silencer complies with all laws limit noise. Lightweight double-cradle design ensures the highest level of perimeter torsional stiffness and directional stability is assured. Very sleek low loop tube. Minimum overall width. Unbeatable ground clearance. High strength aluminum alloy Neken tapered handlebars ensure the highest level of rigidity and safety. Mountable in four different positions.

Positioned directly behind the tank cap, it is covered by the front part of the chair. The raised airbox position guarantees cold, neat intake air and maximum wading depth. Intake port in direct downdraught from the filter to the cylinder. The 8.5 litre capacity, slim fuel tank extends way under the chair, providing a favourable centre of gravity, and is equipped with a compact fuel pump and a reserve sensor. The transparent polyethylene also allows the fuel level to be determined from the outside.

2012 Husaberg FE 390 Spesification

Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke

Displacement 393.3 cc

Bore/Stroke 95/55.5 mm

Compression ratio 11.1:1

Starter/Battery Electric starter/12V 7Ah/12V 7Ah

Transmission 6 gears

Fuel system Keihin EFI

Control 4 V/OHC with rocker levers

Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps

Engine Oil Motorex, SAE 10W-50

Primary ratio 33:76

Secondary drive 13:38 (13:52)

New Feature Honda CB Dazzler Deluxe

New Feature Honda CB Dazzler Deluxe Honda Motorcycle in India, introduced a variant of CB Dazzler Deluxe 150cc sport. These variants in Indonesia known as the New Mega Pro, but have striping and different from those in Indonesia.

For now, the CB Dazzler still retains the tried and tested 149.1cc, SOHC 2 valve four stroke engine, much acclaimed for its butter like smoothness which some motorcyclists cringe at for being too smooth. Yes, people even complain about an engine that they feel is too smooth.CB Dazzler does feel rorty in the mid range, especially with the accompanying intake growl of the paper type air filter, which makes matters a little frisky cool. The engine produces 14 Bhp and 13.1Nm of torque to lug around the heavy 138 kilogram kerb weight.

Unique features like a two-tone seat, new design mirrors, handlebar weights, a 3D emblem, and standard equipment like a digital meter and front/rear disc brakes should make the Deluxe variant of the CB Unicorn Dazzler the preferred choice.On sale across Honda showrooms by the end of November 2011, the CB Unicorn Deluxe is priced at Rs 66,198 (ex-showroom, Delhi), a trifle higher than the standard variants.

Specifications :

- 149 CC Air cooled 4 stroke petrol engine

- Max power of 14.2 BHP

- Max Torque of 13 Nm

- ARAI tested mileage of 60 KMPL

- 5 speed transmission

- Length = 2037 mm

- Width = 754 mm

- Height = 1085 mm

- Fuel tank capacity of 12 litres

- Front and rear disk brakes

- Rear Monoshock suspension

- Front Hydraulic telescopic fork suspensions

- Rectangular Swing arm

2012 Suzuki Hyosung Launch

2012 Suzuki Hyosung Launch The next year will see a new brand of motorcycles being launched by the Korean bike maker Hyosung. The new bike will be launched in the 250 cc category in the Indian market. It is being touted that the new bike from Hyosung will give a tough competition to the Honda CBR 250R. The bikes will be launched in the performance and cruiser bikes segment. And it is Hyosung GT250R to inaugurate the 250cc segment Hyosung machines out here.

Hyosung yesterday said that they will also enter the lower cubic capacity market specially the 250cc and the 400cc. Shrikant Patankar Company’s President said that “We will be launching three new models which may have engine capacity of 250 CC and 400 CC. This launch will happen next year.”Hyosung now plans to enter a race where the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and the Honda CBR 250 are already giving each other a cut throat competition. Where the Ninja is sold as a track focused performer and the Honda is sold as value for money product.

Garware Motors and S&T Motors have yet again bowled the Indian bike enthusiasts by introducing the lean and Sporty GT 650N. Garware Motors will open bookings for these bikes from October 13th, 2011 and will be available across Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Goa, Cochin, Kolhapur, Indore & Chandigarh. The look’s of the bike matches up to the urban styling requirements for the Super Bikers today.

2012 Suzuki Hyosung Spesification

Chassis Type Liquid cooled DOHC 8-valve 90° V-twin

Displacement 647cc

Bore x Stroke 81.5 x 62

Compression Ratio 11.5 : 1

Fuel System Fuel injection

Lubrication Wet sump

Clutch Wet, Multiplate

Gear Constant mesh 5-Speed

Final Drive Belt

Overall Length 91.73 inches

Overall Height 45.28 inches

Overall Width 33.07 inches

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