Saturday, September 21, 2013

2011 Ducati Monster 796 Review

Because Ducati kept a global push release (within Barcelona) with regard to exactly what numerous might think about a not-so-significant design, this wasn’t high of the extend in order to believe at that time the actual 696 additionally offered like a indication associated with items to arrive for that Monster collection.

The actual 796 suits the actual “monster” name nicely; it’s a good amalgam associated with nude Ducatis.

2011 Ducati Monster 796

Exactly the same air-cooled, two-valver, 803cc L-Twin group which inspires the actual Hypermotard 796 forces the actual Monster 796, whilst its single-sided swingarm as well as tires tend to be just like individuals about the Monster 1100. The actual 796’s tires tend to be spruced upward along with incomplete red-colored pinstripe, as well as rewrite exactly the same 180/55 back as well as 120/70 entrance Pirelli Diablo Rosso wheels suited to the actual 1100.

The actual meaty steel-tube trellis primary body is actually discussed over the Monster collection, however the 796 utilizes a brand new subframe to permit with regard to item bolt-on traveler get deals with.

The actual 796 attacks an ideal stability within the Monster selection.

Suspension about the 796 includes a good upside down, non-adjustable 43mm Showa hand along with a Sachs surprise flexible with regard to springtime preload as well as come back damping – much like which about the Monster 696. The actual Monster 1100’s 43mm upside down Showa hand is actually completely flexible whilst its Sachs surprise provides the exact same selection of changes on the 696 as well as 796.

Scrubbing up pace about the 796 may be the function associated with twin four-piston radial-mount Brembo calipers getting 320mm dvds; the two-pot Brembo pushes the 245mm disk away back again. This really is basically the exact same program applied to the actual 696 as well as 1100, conserve with regard to using the radial-pump grasp canister about the greatest Monster.

2011 Ducati Monster 796

Regular niceties for that center kid Monster consist of a stylish “micro bikini” windshield, four-way flexible clutch system as well as braking system levers along with a pillion chair include.

Push supplies for that 796 excitedly emphasize its thirty-one. 5-inch chair elevation is actually 0. four in . less than the actual 1100’s seat, which the actual 796’s tapered handlebar rests 0. 8-inch greater than the larger Monster’s club. These types of modifications, states Ducati, are created within reaction to Monster customers’ demands. Within justness towards the 696 all of us thought we’d inform you its chair is actually thirty. 3 in . from the floor.

Nevertheless, the actual 796’s foreseeable energy manufacturing creates a far more workable trip – an attractive high quality with regard to more recent or even coming back cyclists – when compared to sometimes-a-handful levels of low-end torque the actual 1100’s larger, 1078cc Double is actually effective at producing.


Typical to many Ducs is actually snatchy low-rpm fueling; the actual Monster796 isnt any much less the target of the recognized concern. Obtain the 796’s electronic club chart tach signing up over 4K rpm, approximately, as well as it’s hanging around throttle reaction through presently there upon away.

Center kid Monster keeps the actual gentle however natural dealing with, as well as superb mid-corner balance, another 2 Creatures supply. Braking system overall performance in the 796’s Brembos includes plenty of preventing pressure – amazing pressure, really! Braided stainless outlines provide great suggestions permitting the actual driver in order to very easily as well as precisely modulate preventing energy in the lever.

2011 Ducati Monster 796

The actual clutch system program additionally runs on the stainless collection, that is a minimum of partially accountable for an incredibly low-effort draw in the lever. Regrettably, this particular simple lever motion hightpoint is actually basically negated through a good ultra-sticky six-speed gearbox. Moving had been good as soon as up to date, however reduced rpm changes had been notchy, as well as discovering natural had been absolutely nothing under the mechanised irritation

Within virtually every method, such as prices, the actual 796 will go correct in the center. A good MSRP associated with $9, 995 is actually $1, 000 a lot more than the actual Monster 696 as well as $2, 000 under the actual Monster 1100.

2011 Ducati Monster 796

The actual Monster 796 will come in red-colored, dark or even whitened. Ducati’s Logomania provides 10 extra strategies by way of the actual detachable imitation energy container sections, chair cowling, micro-bikini fairing as well as entrance mudguard.
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Friday, September 20, 2013

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R Review

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R 

Yamaha YZF-R6 and Honda CBR600RR (and CBR1000RR) was virtually the same for at least four years. Suzuki and Kawasaki have recently updated their sportbikes, Ducati and even 1198 (and 1098 before it) is practically the same.

The win is also guilty of not updating its supersport machine, the Daytona 675, for a while. Introduced in 2006, five years later and the bike is basically the same. Yes, he received some minor improvements in 2009, but not enough to call it a major reorganization. Honestly, we do not complain too much. The era of constant change that keeps us on the heels trying to keep abreast of all changes. And really, the Daytona 675 is a very good bike.

But there is always room for improvement. Enter the 2011 Triumph Daytona 675R. When a page from the book Ducati when it was decided to update the base of 675 by adding the letter "R" at the end of the children of Hinckley, adding a touch of the exclusive right by turning to some top-shelf Öhlins suspension components.

Instead, 41 mm Kayaba wheel drive standard, 43 mm fork NIX30 makes its way in the R model - the same unit used by many teams in the AMA. Outside sits a new Öhlins top-of-the-line TTX36 shocks, the same device used in many of the AMA and the teams of international competition. Until now, this was the level of suspension technology, which was only starting to trickle literbikes Italian exotic.


To take a step further, Triumph has also struck up Brembo to ensure the new bike stops as well as it seems. Four pots of society monobloc calipers that are becoming the gold standard in the decision of the technology, mounted radially and biting on 308mm wafers. A Brembo radial-mount Nissin master cylinder replaces the standard unit and has a diameter of 18 mm (1 mm less than Nissin) for improved feeling stronger calipers.

2011 Triumph Daytona 675ROther than the 675R does not vary too much from the standard model. The same 675cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC 12-valve three-cylinder engine is still there, though with less EFI tweaks to improve the fuel filler. It is paired with the same six-speed gearbox, close ratio, only now the R is equipped with a factory Quickshifter (This is an option on the base model).

Other changes are purely cosmetic. Carbon fiber adorns the front wing, rear frame is powder coated red wheels to get the red pinstripes, and the car becomes a dynamic new painting, and graphic kit. We always thought the 675 series was one of the most eye pleasing middleweights, and model R that takes the eye to another level.

Street Ways

If you were paying attention to lately, youll remember that next Triumph Speed ​​Triple introduced new Daytona 675R in the hills of Idyllwild, California, as part of a two-day journey to see us spend another day at the Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. We used equal amounts of time on both bikes in the street and on track.

Theres really no point in beating around the bush here: 675R is nothing short of exhausting the street unless the street canyon, the door opens. This track bike has been polished, and ergonomics will punish you for doing anything else. He was sitting on a high when the handlebars are low. Seat height is the longest side of the steering wheel to 32.7 inches, and on top there is not much padding can be found. Go straight for a long time and I curse the day you were born wrists.

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R

Thats not to say that riding on the road was useless to try, anyway. As in past years, we enjoyed the class-leading torque motor 675. Triumph claims 124 hp and 53 Nm of torque is a crank, and use that power is so perfect as ever. Fuel delivery is strong, especially when you apply the gas is the tail, and now e-shifter, which manages more than 2400 revolutions per minute, slamming through the gears is made by a simple flick of a finger of his left foot. Up to speed on the road. There is no need to touch the clutch or throttle blip. Notchy broadcasts are one of the few complaints we had with the Triumph in the past. Not anymore.

A post-oriented suspension system is more suitable for the uniformity of the track, and founded the Triumph, walks along the streets of Southern California kept terribly caused by the second challenge for the health of joints. Damping rates were stiff side, causing a pimple on a daily basis is the way to be heard at the bar. We wanted, we had time to tools to soften and fully adjustable suspension improves shock absorption. That said, the 675R is eager to bend over and just do a simple thought.





2011 Triumph Daytona 675R

Our ride on the street has never given an opportunity to really test the brakes. Our first reaction is that they are strong, but not a big step above the stock Nissin units. A proper evaluation must wait for the racetrack.

Going right to

Chuckwalla Valley Raceway proved to be the perfect place to test the 675R. The current suits tight and technical capabilities of the bike, as it is never completely upright for long.

2011 Triumph Daytona 675RAs soon as an aggressive ergos were tortured were on the right track in his element on the road. Rider is to sit in an attack position, ready to go full knee bend down for the moment.

Exhaust Pipe Sweet Symphony 675R future, when the gas is twisted is really intoxicating, and the couple has the advantage over the competition 600cc is useful for when you come out of slow corners, which is a number on this road. Electronic gear that was impressive for the way the track was even more so. It is never a gear, or inadvertently included.

A slipper clutch is not included on the 675R as a test pilot Triumph did not feel it is necessary, but it is optional. Personally, I do not feel the need either. Although there were no other 600s on hand to make a direct comparison, relatively speaking, makes the trumpet seems out of breath near the red zone. Its something we noticed before, and it is particularly noteworthy because of its Japanese counterparts to come off that.

But the real test of the 675R is the way to their Ohlins suspenders and Brembo stoppers make your work environment. Did not disappoint most of the time. We had the opportunity to try a new standard of 675-to-back with the 675R, and both are 98% identical. In general, the rate of depreciation of the basic model is softer than the Ohlins bits of the upgrade. What is surprising to say because the standard bike is quite a competent interpreter.





2011 Triumph Daytona 675RÖhlins forks NIX30 advantage over conventional is that one leg is dedicated to the compression damping while the other handles the rebound, 30 mm, each with only one cartridge per foot. On the back, TTX (Twin Tube Technology) to completely isolate the compression shock and rebound damping circuits, precise adjustment. Shim-piston designs - which appear in almost any other OEM interruptions - a joint bleeding may rebound in the circuit, which means that the changes could affect the other.

Plots the difference was small, but noticeable. Suddenly, the slightest imperfection in the track, did not notice that a motion of the model series had heard R. R is transformed with enthusiasm agility, and thanks for your tips Öhlins wheel driver sharp precision. It clear that these are already one step ahead of an impressive fleet units of the standard 675

The only complaint I had, which was shared by a number of newspapers on the intro, it was a problem from the front end chatter under hard braking. Ohlins has sent two of their master technicians to help us adjust the setup and initial preload called back two turns. All this has helped the tribe has never completely disappeared. Of course, your experience may vary depending on a variety of conditions.


2011 Triumph Daytona 675R

But this brings us to the cause of chatter in the first place: the brakes. Now, Brembo monobloc is equivalent to stopping on a dime. We were impressed by the Nissin calipers standard bike, but there is no doubt Brembo give more bite and power. Lever feel and modulation are excellent as you would expect.

The big question is, are worth it. And Id say ... I do not know. Perhaps a national caliber racer could feel the difference and use it to shave fractions of a second, but my pace is simply a non-issue. Despite this, the Triumph had been foolish not to get into a top-shelf suspension brakes complete the equally exclusive.

One track mind

To be honest, if you are thinking of buying a 675 and a plan to keep the streets or the racetrack once in a while, we could make the case just get the standard model and save $ 1,500 - still a great package . But if youre addicted to track looking for the absolute best three-cylinder middleweight, look no further than the 675R (at least until the MV Agusta F3 comes out, anyway).

If you want to clean 675R still, the Triumph accessories are factory exhaust Arrow race kit, adjustable pedals billet, anodized billet-machined parts (red or black), and the gel seat. All those who are a two-year unlimited mileage warranty.

As the new Speed ​​Triple, Daytona 675R will be in showrooms by summer. The price is $ 11.999.

2011 Triumph Daytona 675R
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Ducati 848 from Transformers 2

A Ducati features a outstanding position at selling partner AMG’s Affalterbach headquarters in Germany. The pink (yes pink) Ducati 848 starred as an autobot within the hollywood blockbuster ‘Transformers 2′.

Ducati and AMG have previously announced a strategic alliance that began with AMG sponsorship of the Ducati MotoGP team.

The strategic alliance is meant to faucet into the 2 corporations mutual client bases for presumed synergies, hence the photo of the new Ducati Diavel together with the new $99,000 CLS sixty three AMG. Ducati CEO Gabriele del Torchio had this to say:

“In AMG weve found a partner who perfectly reflects our complete values of high performance, motorsport, excitement and our sense of unmistakable vogue and style.”
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

2012 Honda Zoomer X Unique And Futuristic

Honda Zoomer-X has been displayed in Jakarta Motorcycle Show 2012, Indonesia. While currently Honda Zoomer-X marketed in Thailand. In Thailand market this futuristic scooter (Honda Zoomer-X) sold at a price of 51.000 Baht. Only PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) presents the Honda Zoomer-X not only a show bike. "The presence of Honda Zoomer-X in this exhibition isnt just for display, but would like to see the level of enthusiasm of the community. We want to see the reaction of the public related to this motorcycle," said Indraputra General Manager Marketing Planning and Analysis Division Astra Honda Motor (AHM).
New Honda Zoomer-X
Honda Zoomer-X Has a unique design and modern. The handlebars create slightly higher with tire tread width and 12-inch alloy wheels. Front suspension applying the up-side-down model. All New Honda Zoomer-X using injection engine (PGM-FI) a capacity of 110 cc or the same as that used in the Honda Spacy.
Honda Zoomer-X Picture

Honda Zoomer-X Interior

2012 Honda Zoomer-X

Honda Zoomer-X
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2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC Review

I start my first session with the traction control set at six, then reduce by one for each round until one. The Aprilia Tuono 2011 V4R is a bit of a shock to the system as it pulls like a bull and stops everywhere, like a freight train suddenly started pulling in the opposite direction. When I finished my second 20 minute session, I found a hand grenade and threatening to cramp in my left leg every time you brake hard. My mechanic has made some adjustments on the rear suspension the bike has changed a lot and made my horse is much easier.
 

2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC
2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC


V4 engine, taken directly from the RSV4 Superbike R, Tuono costumes complete with the absolute abundance of power. Aprilia has just de-tuned a little , to only 13 horsepower less than RSV4 Tuono R is hard physical work, when it hits the laps more than they really had to push me forward to keep the bike after the hanging the handlebar. Thunder chews all the short straight at Ricardo Tormo circuit than anything else, and soon it feels like the whole circuit is one of the corners in a row on the long start / end of the straight.
 

2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC
2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC


APR with the traction control can accelerate the onset of the lean Great security, and even at level one, it feels safe, even if some nice slip away from most of the curves. The only place in the Valencia circuit, where there is a moment of relaxation is directly downward, but also a formidable force and the wind pushes you back until its time to brake while moving down.

Later, I decided to move the short run more quickly to save strain on the arms, and almost seemed to go slower. The three lower gears are lower than the RSV4 Tuono R, and it may seem! Due to the large high-speed change Ive made my way up to sixth place at times down the straight. Slipper clutch is as good as when moving quickly down the other end of the fast left turn directly. Then there are all at full throttle and glide and a little wheelie again.
 

2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC
2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC


Aprilia V4 R APRC, riding the circuit is equipped with Pirelli Diablo Corsa rear tire 200/55-ZR17 and aftermarket clutch and brake levers, which makes it even better than the standard Im driving on the road later. § 200 rear tire provides only take so much, but still makes minced meat of thunder brutal too because half a chance.

The angles are quite standard in the superbike, and not much on this bike out of the wide handlebars and the lack of a fairing that looks like a streetfighter. The bike again and I can only imagine being able to compete is morally Ducati Streetfighter, which has 17 hp less. The MV Agusta Brutale is very mild compared to this.

Even to go as fast as I could or dared, the Tuono has just been made and is very safe in the circuit. I can not imagine ever bad mistakes on this bike because it spares a bridge with pity and just spits out "you can not travel faster than me this?" The Tuono is for those of us who like to drive fast on the road and track, and no one can find this bike boring. Testosterone is on two wheels.
 

2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC
2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC


I have never ridden a nude that feels like a stable or suitable for race track as soon as April Tuono V4R regime 10K rpm climb above there is a high-tech exhaust sound, style, roaring mighty V4 MotoGP exciting . The rev limiter was set at 12,300 revolutions per minute, which can over-rev 800rpm if necessary. You will be surprised at the power of the medium Tuono is about 7000 rpm. The decline in the three gear ratios below simply reinforces the arm-wrenching acceleration. The Tuono is high and wide track provides a relaxing stay on the road, but on the ground, V4 engine ensures that you get your arm movement.
 

2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC
2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC


V4 Tuono R APR RSV4 Factory is so in April he received, so that rolling down without control problems. On the road, is not the easiest bike on rollers due to ride-by-wire, and a sudden power. I had a lot of fun on the highway pulling another gear with the raw power anywhere between 60 and 75 mph, and only went as far as I wanted or would allow tours. Thunder is certainly a big wheelie the bike. Traction control is off, or be disappointed, as the system moves quickly on land. Traction control works by pressing the + or - on the left handlebar, while on the move.

So I stayed in track mode for all my laps around the circuit, the path of the road, I was in standard TAE Tuono V4R with 190/55 tires at the rear, levers and the traction control standard placed in a higher level and mode of behavior of the sport, which reduces the pair of lower gears. I played around with the traction control and find three levels to be really good for our horse in the mountains. It adds a security level of traction control. Later I changed the setting to have fun and also a horse. Riding hard on the corners with traction control is updated may not be enough to save a situation of gravel and oil, so I needed more traction control to turn a relatively secure.
 

2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC
2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC


The only thing APR does not accept or even have ABS brakes. Reliable sources tell us that Aprilia will start something good for the segment of ABS racing soon. I had a few moments on the brakes because they never reach speeds fast enough to make the brakes and tires, as well as work on the road or track. The Tuono V4R is a bit of the few on the road, so I recommend people to use the traction control with good results.

The seat is hard and not very comfortable, so it was not too many miles before I felt a little wooden seat in the muscles. The Tuono is the kind of commitment, but is miles more comfortable than the R. The Tuono RSV4 Superbike V4R is roadbike for the runner who otherwise would drive a supercar, but with a more upright riding. I tell you the power and manipulation is there.

Conclusion
 

2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC
2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC


The Aprilia Tuono 2011 V4R APR is probably the most extreme type of streetbike ever made streetfighter. Aprilia has raised the stakes to a large extent. The V4 engine with 167 horsepower is one of the best in the business, and handling is exemplary. Oh, yeah, V4R Tuonos so good.
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