Motor Cycle Touring

Archive for December, 2011

Noale firm revitalizes the segment of sports maxi-scooter with SRV 850. The inspiration for the bike racing in the World Superbike and increased over the previous cylinder 800 results in the fastest scooter, powerful and wild market.

The ‘maxi’ SRV 850 is the great new scooter that all visitors can see the EICMA 2011 in the exhibition of Aprilia, the Italian and European manufacturers most honored among today’s motorcycle, with a track record of 2 world titles Superbikes, 7 in the off-road and 37 overall crowns in MotoGP. The SRV Aprilia 850 redefines the boundaries of the scooter world: power, structure, design and sportiness, all in this new scooter charges projected technical and aesthetic benefits and services Aprilia superbike. Read the rest of this entry »

Both the information obtained from the MotoGP team with his GSV-R as the Suzuki team around the world in the Superbike and Supersport categories have improved the model will lead to the top of the racing world, as is the if the current reign of Suzuki endurance World Championship with ten times champion Suzuki endurance Racing Team. Read the rest of this entry »

The new Piaggio Beverly Sport Touring 350 represents a new technical and design innovation capacity confirms the signing of Pontedera.

With the Beverly SportTouring, the range of best-selling high-wheel Piaggio – more than 310,000 units sold since 2001 to date – is enriched with a new sporty model. A 350cc motor brand new 150/70 rear tire and a new look, all for a key development in sports declining class and elegance of Beverly. Read the rest of this entry »

Triumph’s new creation has a powerful three-cylinder 1200 cc shaft drive, destined to become a benchmark in the industry.

Hinckley’s engineers have worked hard to print to the new Tiger Explorer the character deserves. His philosophy and ambition to become the most coveted motorcycle segment is even more apparent with the addition of a robust and highly durable steel chassis, along with an impressive single-arm swing arm and alloy wheels 19 “in the front and 17″ at the rear. Read the rest of this entry »

Sharing platform, ie chassis and mechanical engineering, Honda has given life to three different bikes for 2012. With 2-cylinder engine line (670 cc) and tubular chassis there are three models to reach all types of users: NC700S (naked), NC700X (asphalt trail) and Integra (scooter).

The latter scooter Honda has a lot of bike. The DCT transmission uses two clutches Integra (as seen in the VFR1200F) to provide gear shifts faster and smoother with three modes to choose from and high school is through chain. Read the rest of this entry »

This month, Yamaha unveiled at the Milan’s third generation of the XP 500 Twin Maximum, better known as TMAX. Besides the general redesign of the body, the aluminum chassis (unique in the scooter segment) has been revised in lowering your weight 4 kg over the previous version. The engine displacement increases up to 530 cc 46.5 hp and greater acceleration in low and middle. The secondary transmission has been revised by adopting belt instead of the previous chain. The windshield is adjustable in height and rear disc increases in size (282 mm). Read the rest of this entry »

The highlight of BMW for next year is given as a scooter. After two years developing the project has finally seen the light in the Hall of Milan. Although its name is different, both the C 600 Sport and GT share the C 650 engine and chassis. All other elements are adapted to a more sporty or router, respectively.

These are the main contributions of the new BMW Series C:

• Tubular steel chassis with aluminum plates
• Line twin engine, 4 valves, dual overhead cams, chain distribution and injection with 60 hp
• 40 mm inverted fork and rear shock in lateral-horizontal arrangement
• ABS as standard
• Automatic parking brake
• Flexcar system to expand the space under-seat Sport. Stationary, the background is displayed as a bellows to accommodate a helmet
• Dome height-adjustable
• Extensive optional equipment

Akashi’s signature comes with a new trick up his sleeve. The Versys 1000 comes with up to wipe out their competitors as their sources of inspiration are also at home: 650 Versys design, engine, chassis and electronic Z1000 ZX-10R Ninja. What more could you want?

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After 25 years of desmo twin engine 8 valve, Ducati is still able to give a new twist to its most extreme sports. The 1198 gives way to the spectacular 1199 Panigale (get the name of the neighborhood where the factory is located). So far, Ducati had been faithful to its steel frame multitubular but the legacy left by Stoner MotoGP on the Desmosedici has been noticeable. The toothed belt distribution was also a must since the Pantah 1979, but all this is over.Welcome to the “era monocoque-gear”! Read the rest of this entry »