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Saturday, September 28, 2013

Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2011 Review with Orange Color

Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Kawasaki manufacturer offering a new color on the Kawasaki Ninja 650R. During this Kawasaki Ninja identical with the color green, black, and red. In the variant Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2011, Kawasaki wanted a new color still showed aggressive aroma, namely Candy Burnt Orange.
New Kawasaki Ninja 650R 2011
The New Kawasaki Ninja 650R using 649 cc DOHC engine that combined six-speed transmission. Digital speedometer with a modern style. Frame, swingarm and all suspension is designed to minimize vibration and light so it gets perfect handling. Footpegs on the driver and passenger coated rubber a to reduce vibration. The slim and low seat makes it more ergonomic for the driver position.
Kawasaki Ninja 650R

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Monday, September 23, 2013

Honda CG 125 2013 Review

 
Honda is the name of quality, superb performance, agility, cost efficiency and most important of all the popularity. No other motorcycle manufacturer in Pakistan can provide all these features in one product which Atlas Honda has gathered in their latest edition of Honda CG 125. Built on impeccable Japanese technology, Honda CG 125 2013 incorporates all the stunning qualities and performance which makes it the most liked motorcycle of Pakistan.
Although, new Honda CG 125 contains all those features that were present in previous models yet it consists unique and new characteristics. First of all to calm the nerves, Honda CG 125 has a warranty of two years that makes you feel easy and at home.
As far as design is concerned, it is slightly different from the previous versions. It has an enjoyable seat that is also provided with back grip and makes long drives very comfortable. The speedometer is very stylish and also contains an economy zone from where you can judge how much you have travel for each liter of petrol. The front lights are extremely elegant where as back lights have a new design.
The new Honda CG 125 has a powerful smoke free 4-stroke engine and is very suitable for long rides and difficult terrains. The engine is capable of generating 11 horse power and just like Honda CD 70 fuel consumption is also very low. Furthermore, the petrol tank has a modified shape and is even larger that can contain 9.2 liters of fuel at a time.
There has also been a little change in the technology of this latest model of ever popular Honda CG125. The latest CG 125 is bases on Euro 2 technology and is unique in this regard. Another modification in the design of new Honda CG125 is that the black silencer has been covered by a really graceful protector and the performance of the silencer has also been enhanced. The basic reason of this extra protection is to avoid the cases of burns during long rides when silencer gets really hot.
Furthermore, headlights are brighter than usual and Honda 125 has a 12 volt battery instead of 6 volts. The ignition system of the bike is also a superb one and motorcycle has smooth brakes that make it one of the best bikes available in the market. The front and back wheels are provided with a suspension system that keeps the bumps away and keep your ride a joyous experience. The motorcycle has multiple wet plate clutches and gear box is also the tremendous one.
Honda CG 125 2013 has enjoyed great success and popularity over the years. The fact behind this overwhelmed fame is that other motorcycles just cannot match with the speed and wonderful design of this king of the road. That’s why it is preferred by people over other motorcycles.

Honda CG 125 2013 Features
4-stroke air-cooled Single Cylinder
Kick Starter System
4-Speed Transmission System
9.2L Fuel Tank Capacity
Fuel reserve capacity is 1.5L
12-volt battery (instead of 6-volt)
Comfortable Seat with Rear Grip
Good Looking
Elegent Front Light
New Shape For Back Light
Stylish Speedometer with Economy Zone
Stylish Speedometer with Economy Zone
New Beautiful Petrol Tank with Graphics

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2011 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA Review

GSX1250FA Suzuki motorcycle wheel is the demanding, looking for the line-up is too specialized sport bikes or sturdy sport-tourer emphasizes the last part of the title material. In addition to standard anti-lock brakes, GSX1250FA is an element of its construction and built to go anywhere, any time the motor cyclist, who appreciate the versatility of more than an exaggeration.

Stripped of his nickname Bandit 400 Bandit used since the introduction of the United States in 1991, GSX1250FA also differs from its predecessor in terms of full-fairing cosmetics. Updates include less obvious heavier fork springs and rebound stronger, and radiator fan to compensate for the additional loss of air flow total body coverage.
 

2011 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

Although the changes are minor, the new machine using the plastic profile to attract the interest of riders familiar with previous versions bare quarter fairing as well as those who have no knowledge of the nomenclature of the latest GSX. And when those who have already rejected the villain of the opportunity to test the GSX1250, they will be caught by the manners of the bike, universal performance.

GSX1250FA engine is undoubtedly one of the best qualities of the bike. With a maximum torque at a V-Twin (72.3 lb-ft at only 3500), GSX antics out of the corners with a force that contrasts with its modest 92.6 hp at 8800 rpm test figure. The abundance of energy increases low-end real world and ensures ease of use you were never left wanting when running a higher speed or the need to move urgently. Note, however, that the most pleasant and friendly as the fuel injected 1255cc inline-four is given its movement, it is expected that at least one three-digit horsepower numbers.
 

2011 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

A striking feature is its ability GSX1250FA management, especially considering its low-tech steel frame and 567 pounds of weight. It is not Jenny Craig poster child, but the canyon GSX control weight and very easy to keep the rear wheel faster, lighter wheels driven by a smaller number of pilots. Competing models, including the new 1000 Kawasaki Ninja Yamaha FZ1 and handling are lighter and better, but these bikes do not play devils advocate, GSX1250FA operator is aware of the bliss to ride the wheel weight problems.

As capable as the GSX is the cannon, which is the road miles as comfortable as a summary or neighborhood long distance road trips. The ergonomic design is comfortable, with plenty of places to rest your legs and feet for a wide superbike handlebar moderate. The suspension is well balanced on the side of a seat comfort while luxurious. Only in the canyons, brakes and becomes aggressive when the weight of the bike at times exceeds the suspension, but otherwise the bike fork 43 mm and rear shock are only made GSX.
 

2011 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

Suzuki Dual Throttle response throttle valve fuel injection system is flawless, the application also controlled to produce any regime of power and a rugged switch provides a broad commitment to a smooth start. GSX triple disc brakes provide good company and good feedback on the lever to slow the GSX trust. Brake and clutch levers adjustable for different size

GSX system is the latest ABS motorcycle component technology, but unless an emergency situation is a system that works quietly in the background. I made the pound a couple of times the brakes confirm the existence of the system was more than the front fender stickers. The system sends the familiar feeling pulses through the switches, when activated, but the authority of the wheel stops. Equipped with ABS as standard, GSX1250FA stands out in its category.
 

2011 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

For those with a penchant for travel, new full fairing offers more protection from the elements than the previous quarter-faired Bandit. However, we feel that the style of the bike more as a spare cover in the lower back-ordered in late 1990 to a peak of 2011 model. From the front, the flagship GSX-R stacked derivatives is very fashionable. Blasts from the windshield I hit 5 foot 11 inch frame in the middle of the chest, in a clean, non-turbulent airflow. Suzuki also offers a tour through the windshield more focused and a box of 37 liters loud and clear, with key and removable saddlebags, which can become a major sports team sport-touring GSX.

Headquarters of the GSX1250FA gives a height adjustment in two positions, changing from 31.7 to 32.5 inches, but the changes on the seat pan to another level is the most complicated processes in the seat height adjustment we have ever met. You want to choose the most appropriate level and leave the seat in this position.
 

2011 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

In addition, a safety seat, the GSX is not in possession of two rare future owners of a lot of aspects. The first is the main stand. Yes, it adds little weight and may limit the distance curve when the bike is equipped with a passenger and gear, but this device is necessary for adjusting and lubing the chain every time you are away from home.

Another subtlety is a pair of helmet locks are located under the seat. I do not know why the producers out of this simple addition to a lot of modern bikes, but I am tired of my helmet is a restaurant, when it would be completely safe, attached to the wheel. Thanks for Suzuki, use common sense, and this feature is also GSX1250FA.

The dashboard is clean and easy to read, and includes a handy digital gear indicator window, another feature absent in similar models.
 

2011 Suzuki GSX 1250 FA

Accountant to $ 11,599 MSRP, GSX1250FA is inexpensive, especially when considering the ABS is included. If youre launching a new bike that the departure between the dedicated sport-tourer and sports GSX1250FA standards should find a list of considerations. Its biggest selling point is its engine, which produces an engine such as energy when and where needed, the use of easily exceeded our expectations.

So if you can swing a test ride at your local retailer, give it a GSX. It is likely to be as pleasantly surprised as we.
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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Skywing SW 70 Review

 
Due to increasing rates of oil and petrol in Pakistan, many people have shifted from cars to motorbikes, making it their life line to move around. Keeping in view the above situation in Pakistan, Skywing is offering it’s newly designed SW -70CC bike that meets the present and future demand effectively and efficiently. The external and internal standards of the bike are almost same as all other bikes available in Pakistan but there is little difference in its design. You can see Skywing SW-70CC price in Pakistan and compare them with other models of various companies. Explaining it externally, you will see SW-70 CC in two ritual colors black and red. The design on tanks and side covers are different from others. It has got crystal headlight, brake light and indicators, Shinning silver rims and mudguards, intellectual and enticing Speedometer that is marked up to 120Km. Internally, the bike is installed with fuel tank having 9 liter fuel capacity, 0.55kg-m/6500 of torque rate, 5.3mm ground clearance, strong suspension system and adjustable gear box. The bike is really good, but the engine quality and durability is not that efficient as Honda CD70. The bike price is good for mediocre range people. Get go with it and mark your life with peaceful ride.
Skywing SW 70 Features
4 Stroke OHC, Air Cooled, Single Cylinder
Kick Starter System
Durable Clutch Lever
Elegant Front Light
Fuel Guage Indicator
Strong Footrest
Beautiful Fuel Tank Graphics
Colorful Speedometer
Available in two colors (Red and Black)
Durable and Comfortable Seat
Fuel Tank Capacity 9.0L

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2011 Honda CB Twister Review

Honda fingers are firmly located in the heart rate Indian bikers. He knows he can not resist a beautiful bike. And we have a solid quality, reliable engine and unprecedented that all have become home to an attractive price.

Anna, CB 109cc Twister, a bike commuter who looks like any other Indian bike commuters-to-date, and has launched a Honda announced that it has completed all the new bikes. Read and give us the opportunity to bring to you the opinion of the new Honda CB Twister.
 

2011 Honda CB Twister

His eyes did not believe they are passengers on a bike while watching Honda CB Twister. Strongly with European style indices designed CB1000R, Honda new suburban-style bike is really no need to carry multiple labels.

Much of its mass is concentrated near its front and center of gravity. Six part in a V alloy wheels CB-ray attractive black, with the layer of the same color as the bike, including its forks, handlebars, side covers and rear, the engine and muffler truncated . Honda offers five shades of metallic paint with his new bike.
 

2011 Honda CB Twister

A niche in the bright lights of Twister ¹ s angular front fascia, below the crest of intelligent life instruments placed in an attractive format and readable. The Twister offers a speed of fat, and fuel level indicator. Has a pair of angled mirrors, functional equipment, which is smooth to operate, but unfortunately lacks a flash light to pass. Soft handle with palm trees and beautifully shaped levers add the feel-good factor when you ride the bike.

The fuel tank Twister is muscular and attractive, providing an adequate thigh support, which only lacks a hinge-filler cap. It is just behind a perfectly into the front covers, which can sometimes interfere with a riders knees premium. CB Twister side panels and seat to merge seamlessly into the rear, with an engineering design evident in the brilliant manner in which the rear support bar, integrated in the fairing. The tail is beautiful, with a wing on the back and elegant tapered red absorbing springs.

Easily the most beautiful model in its class, the tip CB Twister of excellent quality, fit and finish, as well as an enviable attention to detail.

Honda claims four-stroke single cylinder CB Twister 109cc engine produces 9 bhp at 8000 rpm. Its double-valve actuated by a camshaft with a high-lift air bag to double-jacket part of the effective air cooling system.

A highlight of the new Honda is its length intake funnel leading from the carburetor to the combustion cavity. The crankshaft is offset by the interest of the proper use of the combustion energy and reduces friction as the methods of rocker arms fitted with roller bearings are standard. CB Twister installation of a viscous type air filter for proper respiration while the silencer Wash catalyst emissions.

This new Honda has light clutch feel, and quality of speeds well balanced and positive feeling. Ride the universal, one down, three up pattern on the shifter. The Twister has perfectly spaced gear ratios and a sweet note exhaust sound that lets you enjoy hearing.
 

2011 Honda CB Twister

Response is immediate, and in this light the benefits (238 pounds) Motorcycles Peppy, excited to think that belies its small capacity. Power range is wide, no atmosphere and silky smooth ride at high speeds, such as Twister puffing away from the top gear (4) the rates to as low as 15 mph. The performances are first rate, and 0-36 mph achieved a commendable dash-7.13 seconds. Top speed is sufficient, true 60 mph on a flat surface.

The Twister comes with a second frame, as seen so far on your bike with Honda in India. As with a single diagonal frame, also CB sends his engine as a stressed member, but sends a pair of arms to the bottom of the steering head to maintain the engine. The suspension is a telescopic fork in front and a pair of hydraulic shock absorbers in the rear swing arm with a square section.

Honda took place this bike is ergonomics, with the horse standing and fully padded easy chair. The CB Twister comes with 17-inch wheels at both ends, and our test bike was shod with a pair of MRF tubeless tires, which offers excellent traction. Ride quality on this bike is key to the company, firm and precise handling at all times. Ideal for quick maneuvers in traffic congestion, CB Twister runs with a neutral feeling and light. Ways of turning and straight-line stability is commendable.

Our test bike was a choice of brake disc 240 mm, which has proved capable of stopping from 36 mph in 17.33 meters (56.8 feet). Brake Levers feel has always been progressive and reassuring.

Honda does not have the reputation as a world leader in motorcycle technology for no reason. CB Twister managed to run 57.2 kilometers with a liter of fuel (135 mpg!) Under conditions of the city, despite its admirable performance. He finished ahead this to 61.3/kpl (141 mpg!) At the stroke highway.
 

2011 Honda CB Twister

Honda is clearly stamped his authority on the market two-wheelers. The CB Twister adds a new dimension to the bicycle passengers in India. These beautiful style unparalleled in this class so far is good enough for your neighbors have the same 150cc turn a deep shade of green. The overall quality is first rate in the Twister.

Honda engine meets the new soft and feels surprisingly better than its rivals. The latest Honda is very comfortable, enjoying a well-designed chassis that offers maneuverability and light. The sum of what it means that India, the crystal ball predicts that this trainer bike to a competitive price is a winner on all fronts.
 

2011 Honda CB Twister

Our grouse is already struggling to feed the waiting list for Honda to build its motorcycle dealers. Urgent needs, such as CB Twister is certain to extend to the waiting lists, while on his way to becoming a maker of blockbuster.
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Saturday, September 21, 2013

Ducati 1199 Panigale Review 2012

 
When a bike company starts with a clean-sheet style, there are such a lot of ways in which to travel wrong. typically it’s best to attend for Version a pair of.0. however Ducati has knocked one out of the park with its sensational new 1199 Panigale, the primary ground-up mass-production model from Ducati since the 1979 Pantah.

While a definitive verdict can have to be compelled to wait till we have a tendency to check the 1199 on home soil, our short time aboard it at the amazing Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi was enough to confidently predict the Panigale is one in every of the best sportbikes ever created and could be a leading contender for our annual motorbike of the Year award.

There is no space of performance it does not excel in – power, handling, braking, electronics. its everything youll wish in an exceedingly trendy liter-sized sportbike, together with sharp styling that blazes a brand new style path. Compared to the outgoing 1198, the Panigale rocks twenty five additional horsepower whereas weighing twenty two lbs less.

Tech Mate

Ducatis have long been known for horny Italian vogue, however rarely for implementing cutting-edge technology. The Panigale blows that perception away.

Key to its style is its distinctive monocoque frame that uses the V-Twin engine as a serious part of its chassis. A cast-aluminum section weighing simply nine.3 pounds provides the steering-head support for the fork and, like clever engineering solutions, conjointly doubles because the engine’s airbox and aluminum fuel tank base. The alloy structure bolts to the engine for the chassis’s core composition, straightforward as that. Supporting the seat and tailsection is another light-weight (just four.6 pounds) aluminum piece that bolts to the engine’s rear cylinder and rear fringe of the steering box. A magnesium structure up front weighs simply one.3 pounds and supports the higher fairing, headlights and gauges.

Standard equipment on the $17,995 Panigale includes multi-level traction management, 3 riding modes (Race, Sport, Rain) that modify throttle response via the ride-by-wire throttle, Ducati’s fast Shifter and a new-for-2012 Electronic Braking management.

The upmarket S version ($22,995) brings higher levels of specification, upgrading from Marzocchi and Sachs suspension to electronically adjustable Ohlins parts. every riding mode has default compression and rebound damping settings which may even be tweaked individually by pushing a number of buttons on the left-hand switchgear whereas navigating the splendidly legible TFT instrument panel. conjointly on the S is that the industry’s initial LED headlight.

Let’s Ride!

Unlike any of the handfuls of racetracks I’ve been to, the 3.45-mile Yas Marina Circuit is accessible by walking directly from our hotel, the visually spectacular Yas Viceroy, to constant paddock that annually hosts the exclusive Formula one series. prepared within the garage could be a phalanx of gleaming red 1199 Panigales that seem even a lot of sinister than they give the impression of being in footage. they are available across as stylish and up to date however while not being spinoff of anything. Even my mom, who had her 77th birthday on my ride day and dislikes motorcycles, would be able to acknowledge the Panigale could be a special machine.

Anyone who’s thrown a leg over Ducati’s 1098/1198 models are going to be pleasantly shocked by the 1199’s revised ergonomics. It’s seat is moved quite an in. nearer to the handlebars, and also the bars are raised 10mm, that add up to a layout a lot of less stretched and considerably more leisurely. Slinging a leg over its diminutive tailsection is simpler than the 1198’s that had 2 significant exhaust canisters stuffed underneath it. The Panigale has its mufflers placed underneath the engine, Buell-like, for mass centralization. Its seat is alleged to be at thirty two.5 inches however looks lower, and its tank feels nicely slim between the knees.

Thumb the starter button and also the 1199cc V-Twin involves life with an authoritative bark. A clever, cam-mounted decompression device permits a way smaller starter motor and battery, saving 7.3 lbs of weight. A twist of the throttle has the huge four.41-inch pistons rising in revs quicker than the 1198 and makes its rider smile to the angry exhaust note. The new wet clutch contains a moderate pull and engages while not the grabbiness of the previous dry style.

Pulling the throttle arduous at 5500 rpm could be a very little disappointing compared to the 1198’s lump, because the most oversquare bore/stroke ratio of any production motorbike would lead one to suppose. however the gentle disenchantment is entirely forgotten once past 7500 rpm when the Superquadro engine piles on revs with ferocity previously unknown from any V-Twin.

Peak torque arrives one thousand rpm later than the 1198 at 9000 rpm with a stonking ninety eight.1 ft-lb of force (measured at its crankshaft). From there, horsepower builds viciously to its 195-horsepower climax. It’s price noting the Panigale’s rating could be a try of ponies quite BMW’s scintillating S1000RR, though we’ll have to be compelled to strap it to a dyno to prove if its horsepower really reigns supreme.

The Superquadro’s love for revs is distinct from the other liter-size Twin. considerably larger intake and exhaust valves, still desmodromically actuated however currently with titanium intakes, let the engine breathe within the higher revs allowed by the short-stroke style, screaming all the thanks to eleven,500 rpm. The 1199’s engine designer, Marco Sairu, says the Panigale’s final piston speed of twenty-two meters/second is almost a dead ringer for the four-cylinder S1000RR. Despite all this new performance, a switch from rubber cam belts to a chain-and-gear cam drive nearly doubles valve adjustment intervals to fifteen,000 miles.

My initial session {on track|on target|on course|on the right track|heading within the right direction|not off course} was spent in the ECU’s Sport mode that permits all 195 horses however with suppler throttle response than in Race mode. The Panigale’s ride-by-wire throttle permits the 2 fuel-injecting throttle bodies to work independently, using pc brain-power to best deliver what a rider’s wrist is requesting. There are 2 injectors in every throttle body, the one closest to the intake tract utilized at lower revs, whereas the higher showerhead-style injector engages at high rpm.

This sounds a lot of HAL 9000 than it feels, as response from the throttle is surprisingly direct and intuitive. Reaction in Race mode is sort of a little sharper than in Sport however still quite manageable. A secondary-air system will inject air into the exhaust ports for a lot of complete combustion, permitting a richer intake charge whereas still meeting emissions regs and eliminating the on-throttle abruptness caused by lean mixtures.

After changing into acquainted with the Superquadro’s gobsmacking top-end wallop, i noticed the Panigale is undoubtedly the foremost agile Superbike-series Ducati ever created. Rake remains at twenty four.5 degrees whereas path is lengthened a nominal 3mm to 100mm. Despite a traction-enhancing longer (by one.53 inches) swingarm, the 1199’s wheelbase is up simply 7mm due to Sairu’s thoughtful tight arrangement of transmission gears.

Regardless of the hardly altered geometry, the Panigale responds with eagerness the 1198 might solely dream of. It’s less unwavering than the freight-train-like 1198 however not unstable. Its enthusiasm to tip into corners is due in giant half to its higher and one.26-inch wider handlebars that deliver a lot of leverage, however credit conjointly its lighter weight (415 lbs with its larger fuel tank full) and mass-centralization efforts that lower the inertia moment around its roll axis. Also, the S version of the one99 we have a tendency to tested is shod with light-weight solid and machined Marchesini wheels that are nearly 1 lb lighter than the cast wheels on last year’s 1198SP.

But there’s a lot of to judging a bike’s handling than simply fervent tip-in behavior, {and the|and therefore the|and conjointly the} Panigale’s mid-corner feedback and composure also impress. Its weight distribution of 52/48 F/R is a dead ringer for Ducati’s World Superbike, and is advantageous for front-tire loading as compared to the previous 50/50 balance. The ergo layout makes it straightforward to hold off in corners.

It was a windy day in Abu Dhabi, bringing in an unwelcome dusting of sand on the track. Clouds of rooster-tails burst from the tires of bikes ahead and brought major anxiety for adhesion levels. however a mixture of a grippy track surface from combination shipped in from England to pave the track and Pirelli’s wonderful Supercorsa SP street tires yielded rather more traction than expected. The rear Pirelli’s size is that the new 200/55-17, and its pure gold larger naked (no tread) edges feature a softer compound to produce tenacious grip. The front donut is molded with one compound in an exceedingly ancient 120/70-17 spec.

Strong drive out of corners is aided with the security web of an updated version of Ducati Traction management offered in eight settings. I rode most of the day in Race mode that contains a default DTC setting of level three, and it proved to be unobtrusive and engaged discretely.  An orange light-weight at the highest of the gauge pack shows when it’s cutting in. If you’re TC-phobic, it are often fully shifted.

Hard on the gas, the Panigale hurls itself out of corners, piling on revs voraciously and demanding fast upshifts as indicated on the distinguished sequential shift lights. commonplace on all 1199s is that the Ducati fast Shifter that briefly interrupts the ignition to permit full-throttle clutchless upshifts. The bike gathers speed with S1000RR-like alacrity, pulling up its front wheel over a small rise even when in fifth gear. At the top of Yas Marina’s one.2-kilometer straight, the speedometer of the Termignoni and up-spec-kitted version I rode saw an astonishing 296 kph! That’s 184 mph for the metric-disinclined.

Bleeding off speed is that the responsibility of a potent set of brakes. New Brembo M50 monoblock 4-piston calipers up front are seven-membered lighter than the 1198’s and are exclusive to the Panigale. Biting on 330mm discs, the petite clampers deliver an ideal mix of power and sensitivity. scores of feedback encourages trail-braking to corner apexes, however the bike is modestly reluctant to tip in totally with the brakes still on, therefore it’s best to unleash them slightly before the apex.

We tested the optional Bosch antilock system that uses four channels of information (one at every master cylinder and one at every caliper) for the utmost in precision. Forget no matter you thought you knew regarding ABS on a racetrack, as this is often one sensible and powerful system that provides up nothing in performance and adds solely five lbs. Levels a pair of and three link the rear brake to the front lever to varying degrees, however level one doesnt and disengages rear ABS to permit stoppies when braking arduous.  And if you’re feeling brave, ABS are often disabled.

Fears of braking zones are assuaged by the slipper perform of its back-torque-limiting clutch and new Electronic Braking management that cracks open the throttle butterflies when decelerating to cut back the engine’s compression-braking result over 3 levels or disengaged entirely. I kept EBC on Level one and had no problems with the rear tire dancing around throughout the toughest braking I dared to explore.

Yas Marina’s sleek surface did very little to check the electronically controlled Ohlins suspension, however we’re assured the high-quality Swedish dampers are totally up to task. I didn’t bit the taut settings that are programmed within the ECU’s Race mode as a result of they felt ideal.

Conclusion

To anyone noticing this has to date been a sugary-sweet review, you would possibly doubt this author’s objectivity. However, the Panigale very is that this sensible. In fact, it’s the foremost spectacular new sportbike I’ve ridden since the debut of Yamaha’s landmark R1 in 1998.

As for negatives, theyre few and minor. Its windscreen provides solely modest protection, and its clutch pack stands out so much enough to interfere with a rider’s right calf when at a stop. Heat from the engine may be excessive when ridden at low speeds, though possible no worse than the 1198 and possibly higher.

Otherwise, the Panigale could be a totally entertaining superbike for the road with a lot of technology than any sportbike on the market. Even its mirrors give a moderately helpful read, that are a few things unprecedented from Ducati’s superbike series.

Riders of various talents were highly impressed with the Panigale. Rishad Cooper, our correspondent from India who rarely rides such powerful machines on a racetrack, had solely glowing comments regarding the bike. At the opposite finish of the spectrum is AMA Superbike racer Chris Ulrich, a bloke generally not averse to speaking negatively regarding street-compromised bikes, who said he had no performance problems with the Ducati.

Simply put, Ducati’s Panigale astounded me with its sheer performance and its high level of refinement, and its mouth-wateringly gorgeous. The 1199 could be a very good machine that had many jaded motojournalists considering shopping for one for themselves. itd even be the simplest sportbike ever created.













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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.
 

2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200


The Dorsoduro 1200 is a heavy (457 pounds of dry weight) compared to something like the Ducati Hypermotard, but with 30 more horsepower to compensate. The chassis is ultra stable for this type of bike. Nail the gas out of corners in the first and the second is just the delicacy with traction control and the driving mode selected correctly.
 

2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200


Driving a supermoto about to slip in and out of the corners requires certain superhuman abilities, such as the SXV. The Dorsoduro 1200, however, allows the public road on horseback to meet some of these skills in a safe manner. With this great 1197cc engine and a rigid chassis, I felt something like a heavy bike. The back 1200 just feels agile and ready at all entrances.

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
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200


The steering angle, despite the large radiator in the front, is free and allows you to quickly change more quickly than a city scooter. One of the best things about road and supermoto bikes is the freedom of the front wheel to be placed exactly where you want it to be. The rest of the body is to follow the fashion of deciding whether or not the side. The Dorsoduro takes you to freedom, while bikes like the Shiver does.

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
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200


The 1197cc liquid-cooled 90 degree V-engine was the full, rich V-twin to feel what is missing in the 750. The medium is rich in a pair of twins and goodness, and accelerates very rewarding to the end of 4000 rpm and a maximum output of 130 hp at 8700 rpm. Running with low load, there is a fine of 5000 pushed towers. The maximum torque of 84.8 Nm at 7,200 rpm provide plenty of momentum still on a diet much lower, reflecting a flat curve and beautiful.

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
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200


Back on the winding mountain roads, where Dorsoduro 1200 really shines. In most markets, traction control is supplied as standard with ABS. TC system is basically the same as the ultra RSV4 superbike factory in April, but with lots of features and functionality removed. The traction control is also lower spec everything you need on a bike that Dorsoduro, which is adjustable in three levels plus off. I found it gave me a lot of extra confidence just run fast with traction control on the development whichever is the least restrictive setting. Move up to two and three and more torque is removed from the calculation of the lower speed is based on pre-programmed cards. Level three, with the ABS and the method of rain horse should allow you to press the accelerator on snow and ice, but it would not be fun.

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
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200


If you like to draw some horses, which incidentally is a major selling point of Dorsoduro 130 hp 1200, then the traction control off because it needs a bit of calculations of the front wheel simply disappear when the wheel is in the air. This makes the system think you should turn off the power, what it does. A short wheel is possible, but not along the second speed, you really want.

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 
2011 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
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Friday, September 20, 2013

Hero Karizma ZMR review

Intro

Karizma ZMR "above all"
Karizma is the well know brand among youngster. Even though more powerful bike than the karizma is in the market people choose the karizma. Karizma is known for its reliable and for its torque. There are 2 kinds of Karizma in by the Hero group i.e., Karizma R series and Karizma ZMR.
ZMR is elder sibling of the R series.
Next to Royal Enfield people choose Karizma for their long happy rides because of its reliability.

Ex-Showroom price Delhi:98500


Styling

Styling of the Karizma os awesome. ZMR looks like a sports bike because of the doom covering the engine. Though i dint like the tail light, its kind of too big when compared to the size of the tyre. The head light of the bike is unique. The digital console is above the mark. According to me its the best looking digital console by the Hero. 

Engine

Karizma has the same engine as that of its sibling. But it has Hondas famous PGM-FI. Yes the Karizma ZMR has Fuel Injection type ignition than that of the carburetor of the Karizma R series. It delivers 17.6bhp @ 7000 rpm and 18.35N-m torque @6000 rpm. This bike delivers 0.6 bhp more than the R series. 
Maintenance of the engine is not a concern. But one has to maintain the Fuel Ignition of the engine. For example if you go for a distance place and if the engine breaks down, there will not be any gadgets to check the PGM-FI. This is the draw back of the ZMR  

Handling

The ride of the bike is smooth. Smooth gear box, smooth engine, good throttle response, nice breaking. The bike is having disc brake in both the wheel. The sensitivity of the rear wheel disc is good. Not as in the rear disc of Pulsar 220. 
The bike handles okay in the dry weather. If the road is wet the tyre wont stick to the road as expected for a bike like Karizma. This is because of the tyre in the rear. It is a little small compared to the size of the bike. Even though size does not matter in handling, in this case it does.

Mileage

With PGM-FI engine one can expect mileage of Karizma ZMR around 45kmpl. A little more than the Karizma R-series. In highway the bike which i tested gave me 50. So its a good commuting bike.






Karizma ZMR


Karizma ZMR Digital console

Karizma ZMR head light

Karizma ZMR tail light

Karizma ZMR





                                                   Karizma ZMR TV commercial


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2012 Yamaha Super Tenere Review

Great Yamaha has its own off-road heritage. Having a cylinder (not great) enduro began in 1983. The Ténéré was great in 1989 when the twin XTZ750 makes its debut on the European market, and went on to win the grueling Paris / Dakar six times. Hence the name (eg ten-EH-ray) Ténéré region of the Sahara desert covering the demonstration in P / D.

This new Super Ténéré was introduced in Europe earlier this year, Yamaha has recently announced that it would come to America as a 2012 model. If the 750cc parallel twin was a Super Ténéré XTZ, this new model may well be called Super Duper Ténéré, as it has a 450cc displacement advantage.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

The category two objectives, although only 6% of the total U.S. market has grown steadily since 2005, mainly in the 651cc segment and-up, which began in BMW R1200GS. The new Super-10 will have a slice of this lucrative pie.

And after hitting Traile big Yamaha on the roads and deserts of Arizona for a couple of days, we found the Ténéré to be a good match for the dominant GS.

The main features of the Super-10 is the ratio of functions per dollar. His U.S. $ 13 900 has a base MSRP of traction control, antilock brakes, dual-mode mapping ride-by-wire, radio tubeless wheels and hand guards. In comparison, the basic version of the BMW rarely sold $ 14 950 but less without ABS or traction control or hand guards. BMW Option "standard package" includes ABS, hand guards and the onboard computer, but sells for $ 16 935. Spoke wheels are an upgrade for $ 500, and traction control is another $ 400.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

Although it is unlikely that OEM build a horizontally opposed boxer-twin engine as the BMW, Yamaha has created a separate fax, but reasonable. His twin is estimated at 108.5 crank horsepower, almost identical to the 110 horses claimed by the SG.

However, the arrangement of the inline-Twin Ténéré stands. It uses a slightly smaller diameter (98 mm versus 101 mm) and a longer stroke to yield 1199cc (1170cc 1200GS is a real movement). It uses a 270 degree offset crankshaft, which has two cylinders firing at 270 degrees, after a cylinder, and again the cylinder 1 450 degrees cooking later. This irregular firing order is said to improve the adhesion of a tire on a slippery road and also the added benefit of creating an exhaust note similar to that of a V-Twin.

This uneven firing order creates a lot of vibrations, so the engine of the Tenere is equipped with two outriggers to fix things. The balance shaft on the front of the bottle doubles as a pump drive water. A dry-sump oil system helps the engine is mounted as low as possible so it can be placed optimally in the steel frame. A radiator side mount allows the engine to be placed further forward, resulting in 50.5% of the weight of the bike to be on the front wheel.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

The air is mixed with the fuel inside the throttle body 46 mm with injectors 12 holes, shooting inside the heads of two-pin cylinder and OS. Throttle Ride-by-wire system allows the traction control that has two parameters, and can also be disabled. You can also change the cards from one scenario to a Sport Touring Mode softest and aggressive through a button on the right equipment.

The ears are greeted with a nice big deep voice silencer hidden along the left side of the wheel. The warning is similar to a 90-degree V-twin, but the nuances of cross-R1 to a four-cylinder and the thuds.

"The ears are greeted with a nice deep exhaust noise ..."

Four positions of the clutch requires a moderate effort to pull the switch to connect the burly pack consists of 9 friction discs. Move operation is pleasantly light and positive, and transfers the power through the rear wheel axle hypoid gear set to the rear wheel. Stronger design enables smaller than the hypoid bevel agree that Yamaha says is 10% cleaner. E , however, the price paid is a hypoid available - driving complaint, which is particularly evident around 60 mph.

A cast aluminum swingarm operates a hydraulic damper adjustable spring preload and rebound, and GS. As the adjustment requires no tools. Like all bikes drive shaft, kicking the rear suspension back on the bumps while accelerating.

Rear suspension travel is 7.5 inches, the same as the 43 mm upside down forks. Yamaha UPS by adjusting the compression of the fork extension beyond the BMW and preload. However, the Ténéré is not available in almost every key optional BMW Electronic Suspension Adjustment.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

Whether on the street or dirt, provides an action to suspend the Ténéré typical of traditional design, as opposed to the end of BMW interesting but eccentric lever to Telecom. On paved surfaces, carefully Yamaha belts long journey that would suck bumps R1 riders moaned. And it is also competent on any terrain dirt, we try, blasting in more than 80 km / h on dirt roads packed with hammers on rock-strewn roads of four canyon.

Help with Super-10 high-speed stability is a bit lazy rake of 28.0 degrees with 126mm of trail. Turn in response is nice and neutral, even if it is not particularly fast - a GS (or Multi Strada) requires much less effort to turn a corner.

Size of tires are the same as those used in the R1200GS (110/80-19 front, 150/70-17 rear), either Bridgestone or Metzeler tubeless design made possible by the Cross spoke wheels with a section central rays do not reach the inner edge of the wheel and air release.

Our test mules are equipped with "Battle of the wing Pierre tires specially developed for the Ténéré, with what appears to be deeper than the grooves off-the-shelf" Wings to provide surprisingly good traction on earth as long as n is not as coarse sand and loose. Given the asymmetrical nature of the street of most runners adventure tourism, we consider the wings "to be a good compromise tire.

Yamaha traction control system, the seat-of-the-pants efficacy data on tires. Activated to a lesser extent, the TC via the button on the left side of the instrument pod, rear tire hooked Ténéré dirt well enough to keep the TC intervention (indicated by the yellow light meters) from the cut too often.

TC2 setting allows some sliding before ignition and fuel is throttled back to regain grip and we were pleased to note the intervention has never been severe - the engine never fell flat on his face, but instead modulated the production rather subtle. The setting is more intrusive and TC1 would be better applied in conditions smoother.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

Rider Helps Others are in the braking system. In addition to the standard anti-lock control, the Yamaha Tenere is equipped with unified braking system that links the rear brake pedal forward, helping to limit the pitch chassis during braking, which is typical of bikes with Long front suspension travel.

Pulling the brake lever activates a bomb under the backseat of applying pressure to the brakes and the system is smart enough to automatically apply the rear brakes when the bike is loaded with the extra weight of a passenger (on the base of the lever pressure) and when the deceleration rate is high. The back of his helmet and your passenger will appreciate at least before bonking during braking, and UBS works perfectly with a lone rider.

A pair of 4-piston monobloc calipers clamp wave rotors on the front 310 mm, while a single-piston caliper biting on the back of a wave of style 282mm disc. The feedback is very good with the levers. A sample of 32-bit wheel speed ECU and other data in 1000 of a second, and these results are well within the parameters of an ABS system that does not travel easily and quickly re-apply the brakes at least sensations cabotage.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

We think, however, is an enduro misstep, if you do not want the option to turn off the ABS system is the soil, especially in slippery conditions bills Hill, when the rear wheel locked offers better braking than the up-and- off effect of the intervention of ABS.

BMW ABS system can be disabled, so can the Multistrada, so we have to give Yamaha a demerit point not to give its passengers the option. ABS Yamaha is not bad on the ground much better than anti-lock systems before, but the hardcore racers out dirty desire.

A little Web research reveals a simple way to disable the ABS, we have found after shooting. Just put the Ténéré in the center up and run the bike in motion a little. This creates an error signal for the ABS system shuts off automatically. An ABS warning lights error code on the instruments, and a runner is now free to hang out and slide the rear wheel with impunity!
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

Engine Tenere benefits from a wide range of power and torque, but given the OS was obviously in the firing line of Yamaha, it was somewhat surprising to find that the super-10 engine that does not exceed the boxer. Seat of the pants impressions are very capable engine not to spread the tractor at low speeds the Beemer, and yet not break the top of the range expected for this type of high-tech engine.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

New Motor Cycle, a bike rag in the UK tended both bikes and found a dyno power ranges remarkably similar to 6000 rpm when the boxer takes over with a powerful thrust to the top. The Ténéré peaked at 90.3 hp at the rear wheel compared to 99.6 hp at the GS. The Beemer is more powerful engine is coupled with its approximately 30 pounds less to beat in the artfully Ténéré dragster, roll-on and speed performances.

Yamaha says Empty weight 575 kg tank of 6.1 liters (mostly low-level and between the riders feet), and GS MCN is scaled at 544 pounds for a smaller tank topped 5.3 liters.

Despite the loss of engine performance is always a pleasure Ténéré Adventure Tourer. It has a wave of mid-range and is capable of satisfying more than 130 mph. Throttle response is smooth enough, even in sport mode, and engine vibration is a non-issue. Saturated sixth gear helps to provide a relaxed highway cruising.

Ténéré The driving position is very broad, with the best riders enjoy an extra leg with his claw-inch type adjustable seat set at its highest level (34.3 inches) position. A low seat option ($ 239.95) reduces the seat height of 1.4 inches to 31.9 inches in a more manageable in its lowest position, but offers a significantly reduced filling, and thus comfort. Conical handlebar is too wide and suitable for riders of all sizes, which is comfortable sitting and standing while working off the road. Footrests intelligent according to a central section of rubber that is compressed when a permanent foundation for solving the ankles "lined the outer edges for good grip.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

Protect from inclement weather is pretty good. Standard windshield deflects enough air to meet a small shield in the saddle of vibration, and hand guards around the side pods and engine complemented by guarantees to protect the feet of wind. Windscreen adjusts to two heights, but unlike the GS hand-turned knobs, hold and remove the four screws. The improved wind protection is available as an accessory windshield 2.4 inches longer and the more adjustable to 3 positions, $ 119.95 retail. Side air deflector 4mm polycarbonate is optional ($ 79.95).

The rear rack is standard, and can be extended to remove the seat to reveal a ride on a flat surface, so that the strap-down large items. Rear Rack also acts as an accessory tray mounted ($ 369.95) large enough (30 gallons) to keep full-face helmet.

Greater storage capacity is provided by the optional saddlebags with 61 gallons of total capacity, and all bags can be entered in the key. They are built around robust construction with injection molded nylon layers of aluminum and retail $ 1089.85 including a mounting kit. In particular, they liked it, but the top of the closures are meticulous and the need to be pressed firmly to stop close properly. I was not alone in mistakenly thinking the launch escape the bags were locked.

The instruments include things like a good analog tachometer (with 8000 rpm red line) with an LCD information display that includes speed, driving mode, a clock, odometer and partial double the average and instantaneous air temperature . A story fuel totalizer miles from the change to the reserve of 1.0 liters, but the instruments are missing a void of quality characteristics and position of the speedometer. A simple dc plug is next to the indicators.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

Some other options may be considered necessities for those who are serious off-road. Key among them is a bash plate to protect the header pipes and the oil filter, which is otherwise susceptible to injury - when the engine is mounted as one member pointed out, there is no lower side members to provide protection, and only a small protective plastic is mounted in stock. Yamaha skid plate accessories ($ 199.95) is constructed from 3 mm thick aluminum, which seems to be very robust, suffering no damage large rock several times during our trip.

Your globe-trotting adventure, should also be accompanied by the optional roll bar that protects the radiator mounted on the side and other things you do not want broken in a statement. Consider cage powder coated steel ($ 449.95) to the insurance roadside proactive.

Heated grips are another interesting option that matches the BMW GS, and sell for $ 399.95. In addition, BMW, Yamaha has combined various accessories in three packaging options, including a GoPro Hero camera.

X-Country land package includes the crash bars, skid plate and headlight protection of polycarbonate for $ 749.95. Comfort and Convenience Package includes a top box and line, heated windshield and the wind deflector kit for $ 1,019.75. At the high end and the scale of prices is € 1,519.60 for Adventure Touring Kit, which includes liner bag and side bags, tank bag, windscreen and wind deflector kit.

Conclusion

Yamaha Super Ténéré brings an enemy worthy of the adventure touring category by virtue of its diverse set of capabilities. Its one of those rare bikes that can easily knock over 500 miles of highway travel in a day and also to allow the exploration of unknown and unpaved trails off the beaten track. But its the BMW R1200GS and GS Adventure, a well-developed all-terrain vehicle that has been an icon of the class.
 

2012 Yamaha Super Tenere

Most of the time Ténéré game of the GS is a formidable thin, and it accomplishes this at a cost of thousands of dollars less than its German rival, it is a real player in this market.

If you desire to have your account, you need a $ 500 deposit to reserve your bike with the help of the dealer before delivery of the deposit, the same as that used for the FJR1300 and V-Max. Pre-orders about March 31, 2011. Deliveries begin in May.
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