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2008 Ducati 848

VB — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:30:26 +0000

2008 Ducati 848 it not only shares the lovely shape of the wildly successful 1098, it also shames the legendary 916 in terms of hp output.
In general terms, this new Italian scalpel is little more than an all-new engine in the impressive 1098’s structure.

2008 Ducati 848

The noteworthy addition to this platform is a bespoke powerplant that uses a new vacuum die-casting method called Vacural which results in an engine that weighs about 7 lbs less than the old 749. The “Testastretta Evoluzione” motor uses a 94.0 x 61.2 mm bore and stroke to yield 849cc. No, that’s not a typo – this continues Ducati’s disregard for its nomenclature matching the engine’s displacement: the old 749 displaced 748cc; the standard 999 was 998cc; and the 1098 has a 1099cc engine.
Suspension is provided by fully adjustable Showa components at each end. The beefy 43 mm fork does without any fancy titanium-nitride or DLC coating, but its responsiveness is quite good, as is its adjustability.
The 848 has the sporting prowess to back up its mouth-watering good looks.

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Suzuki Streettouring GS500

VB — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:49:37 +0000

Suzuki Streettouring GS500 features:

- maximum power: 35.1 kW (44 hp) at 9,200 rpm
- fuel tank: 20 liters;
- weight without fuel: 174 kg;
- engine type: 4 times, bi-cylinder’
- Compression report: 9.0:1;
- Transmission: 6 speeds;
- Front brake: 1 disc, 310 mm;
- Rear brake: 1 disc, 250 mm;
- Clutch: multi-disc, with oil.
- Price with VAT: €4,780

Suzuki Streettouring GS500

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Biggest Motorcycle

VB — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:02:51 +0000

11 feet high, 20 feet long and, a $300,000 price tag. Nobody believed he could pull it off, but he built it anyway.

Alone in his workshop at home, Greg Dunham crafted the world’s largest motorcycle. Not only does the giant machine

It is amazing and it actually drives!

Biggest Motorcycle

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Yamaha R46

VB — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:15:34 +0000

The Yamaha R46 is a powerful motorcycle with direct air induction and 126 hp at 13,000 rpm.

Yamaha R46 features:

- fuel tank: 17 liters;
- weight without fuel: 163 kg;
- oil tank capacity: 3.4 liters;
- engine type: 4 times, 16 valves, DOHC;
- Compression report: 12.4:1;
- Transmission: constant aggregation, 6 speeds;
- Body: made of aluminium put under Deltabox III pressure;
- Front brake: 1 disc, 220 mm;
- Rear brake: 2 discs, 310 mm;
- Front tyre: 120/70 ZR17 (58W);
- Rear tyre: 180/55 ZR17 (73W);
- Final transmission: chain;
- Clutch: multi-disc, with oil.

Yamaha R46

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Gilera Storm 50 for City Jungle

VB — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:50:20 +0000

The Storm model is the last creation from Gilera, in scooters segment.
Specially made to be agile and sporty in city, Storm is made for active young people that know to show their personality. Easy and compact, Storm presents interesting details, like: the air inlets or the black rims with a red insertion, that want to remember us the competition spirit.

Storm chassis is made of resistant steel and the braking system has a disc of 190 mm on the front wheel and a 110 mm tambour.

Gilera Storm

Gilera Storm has a 50 cc engine, air cold that respects Euro 2 standards. The propeller can be started electrically, with the pedal. Empty, Storm doesn’t weights more than 81 kg and has a 5.5 litre fuel tank (here we’ve put also the 1.5 litre reserve).

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Augusta F4 R 312- fastest motorcycle

VB — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:08 +0000

Although Italians from MV Augusta didn’t make any case about their two wheels powerful model, it seems that Augusta F4 R 312 is the fastest motorcycle in World.
The producer told that the motorcycle’s numbers represents its top speed, 314 km/h. This speed is higher then the one produced by Kawasaki ZX-14.

Augusta F4 R 312- fastest motorcycle

This motorcycle is a premium mark; special for clients with good financial situation, with motor passion, MV Augusta was the “star” the previous season, with the F4 1000 R.
F4 R 312 has a capacity of 180 CV at 12,400 rpm, because of the MV engine, with 4 cylinders.
The design is also very interesting, that can talk about its big success.

Augusta F4 R 312- fastest motorcycle

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1,200 hp Rapom V8

VB — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:45:52 +0000

Rapom V8 was built by Nick Argyle, special for drag race, but technically speaking, it can be use as street- legal.

Rapom V8 features:

- Engine: Mopar, V8, 8,193 cc, modified by ICE Racing;
- Compressor: 8,71 Littlefield;
- Power: 1,000- 1,200 hp (depends on the fuel);
- Transmission: API Racing, 2 speeds + reverse;
- Weight: 454 kg.

1,200 hp Rapom V8

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BMW Motorrad in China

VB — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:20:01 +0000

BMW Motorrad made one BMW center in China and it is planning to involve acceleration on the Asian market, regarding its sellings.
The Boxer Café center is situated in Chongqing city and wants to be more than just a simple showroom.

BMW Motorrad in China

The complex wants to be the center point for motorcycle lovers.
Boxer Café is the second selling center for BMW motorcycles, in China, after the Peking one. German constructor took this decision, because Chinese motor market is expanding and is dominated by small motorcycles.
BMW hopes that strong and powerful motorcycles to create a new life style for its lovers.

The new center is created together with a local partner, named LONCIN, which has a motor division that is producing almost one million motorcycles in a year. Chongqing city was chosen because its nearest places concentrates almost 6 million motorcycles on year, many Japanese producers and suppliers having centers near this city.

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BMW bought Husqvarna

VB — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:19:44 +0000

The German producer bought Husqvarna’s motorcycle production division.
BMW Motorrad wants to impress with light weight motorcycle production, Husqvarna’s specialization, to attract young people.
BMW announce that Husqvarna will keep their identity and will not make any changes to their production line (from Italy). This transaction doesn’t involve employees dismiss from Husqvarna factory.

BMW moto

The Germans will take advantage of Husqvarna’s distribution line, specialized on light weight motorcycles and of their know-how regarding motorsport.
BMW Motorrad produced, last year over 100,000 motorcycles, only engines with over 500 cc.
On the other way, Husqvarna (which is a part of MV Agusta) produced over 12,000 motorcycles with engines between 125 cc and 610 cc, most of them with only one cylinder.

Husqvarna moto

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Harley Davidson photo gallery

VB — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:52:12 +0000

I invite you to see a photo gallery with the most appreciated Harley models, on the street and not only.

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