2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883L

Classic lines that haven't changed much since its inception more than 50 years ago, the Sportster's styling stood out.Harley-Davidson has cranked out its Sportster for more than 50 years now! That’s a longevity unequalled in the cruiser marketplace. We selected the Sportster 883 for our shootout because: A) it’s the only H-D model that could qualify for our sub-1000cc displacement cutoff, and, B) it sports an unbeatable price point. In fact, the 883 Low we tested is the most affordable ride in Harley’s lineup at $6999 (black) and $7289 for other colors, like our blue test bike. The ergos took some getting used to, but the Sportster won over riders with its spunky Twin. Fire up the 883 and the air-cooled mill shakes, rattles and rolls out character. The only undersquare configuration in the test, the 76.2mm-wide cylinders run up and down a 96.8mm stroke, with an 8.9:1 compression ratio.

Sportster Dyno stats:
46.6 hp @ 5,600 rpm (second-highest)
45.3 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm (third-highest)
Rear wheel dyno numbers peaked at 46.6 horsepower and 45.3 lb-ft torque, mid-pack in our test group. However, the Sporty packs a punch on the street, with the peppiest throttle feel and pleasing acceleration endearing it to our testers

Engine: 45-degree Evolution V-Twin Two Valve
Displacement: 883cc
Bore: 76.2
Stroke: 96.77
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Cooling: Air
Fuel Injection: Electronic Sequential Port Injection
Transmission: 5-speed
Final Drive: Belt
Front Brake: Dual 292mm disc two-piston caliper
Rear Brake: 260mm disc single-piston caliper
Front Suspsension: 39mm fork, 3.62 in travel
Rear Suspension: Dual preload adjustable shocks, 1.63 in travel
Front Tire: 100/90x19
Rear Tire: 150/80x16
Rake: 29.6
Trail: 4.6 in
Wheelbase: 60 in
Seat Height: 26.3 in
Fuel Tank: 3.3 gal
Curb weight: 572 lbs.
Dry weight: 552 lbs.
MPG: 43.67
MSRP: $6,999 (Black), $7,289 (Solids)
Warranty: 24 months

2010 BMW R1200GS (Adventure) Specs

New cylinder heads are the targeted area with each featuring four larger valves - the intakes are oversized 8.4% to 39mm and the sodium-filled exhaust valves increase by 6.6% to 33mm. Appropriately matching pistons form the new combustion chamber, though the compression ratio inside the 101 x 73mm bore/stroke sleeve remains unchanged at 12.0:1. A larger throttle manifold and revised air intake also contribute to what BMW claims is a higher rev ceiling of 8500 rpm and a 5% boost in horsepower to a claimed 110 hp and 88 lb-ft of torque. An electronic exhaust flap and new muffler internals promote the Boxer thump.

After a wonderful morning ride that featured all types of fast and slow roads, both paved and dirt, our grins became grimaces – and eventually chattering teeth – as the temperature dropped to 32 degrees with accompanying frigid precipitation. Rain turned to sleet, snow and eventually hail – and then ran back through the gamut (read our blog for more details on the nasty weather - 2010 BMW R1200GS in Snosemitie). As our ride focus became more about simply making it home, we were not able to hop on the 2009 version for a straight-up comparison of the new engine. But as far as we’re concerned, it’s the same GS – wonderfully smooth and plenty powerful.

Engine: Air/oil-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve/cylinder Boxer Twin
Displacement: 1170cc
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73mm
Fueling: Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission: 6-Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Clutch: Hydraulic
Front Suspension: Telelever, central spring strut, 5-position mechanical preload adjustment, 7.5 inches travel (8.3 in.)
Rear Suspension: Paralever, hydraulically adjustable preload (compression), 7.9 inches travel (8.7 in.)
Frame: Tubular steel with stressed engine
Front Brake: Dual 305mm rotors, 4-piston fixed calipers, optional ABS
Rear Brake: 265mm rotor, 2-piston floating caliper, optional ABS
Front Tire: 110/80 R 19
Rear Tire: 150/70 R 17
Wheelbase: 59.3 in. (59.5 in.)
Seat Height: 33.5 in. (35 in.)
Claimed Dry Weight: 448 lbs. (492 lbs.)
Fuel Capacity: 5.3 gal. (8.7 gal.)
Available Colors: Magma Red, Ostra Grey, Sapphire Black, Alpine White (Shine Yellow, Smoke Grey)
MSRP: $14,950 ($17,000)

BMW X4: X6 comes little?

Published: Saturday, May 1, 2010 by Stefano Marzola
I like to die ... the BMW 5 Series sedan is my favorite .. I work for also used the BMW X5 SUV .. but they really bored me ... the X3 is ugly .. the incredible x1 is who knows the most useless car ... just suv bmw! have the x5 (beautiful) and x6 (detail). Try to make a cute x3 to compete with the Q5 and GLK just
BMW X4 born? The success of the X6 would stimulate the imagination of the Bavarian house would think that a little sister (actually, a big brother) for the X3, as was done with X5 X6. The latter has sold 80,000 units worldwide since launch, an unexpected success, considering the particularities of the medium and is priced very high.

An inside source at BMW would have revealed to Autocar that a "small X6 is being assessed and should be called precisely X4. But still not been given the green light to the project. This new SAV (Sports Activity Veichle) could derive from the platform of the new X3 will be launched towards the end of this year.

Aesthetically, it should be a small X6, SUV and measures to be streamlined coupe. Like the X6, this small take its lines from the X Coupe 2001 (you see in the gallery), a concept that has given some stylistic traits to different models of the house in recent years.