2012 BMW K1600GTL First Ride Picture

The K1600GTL riding position is very relaxed. The pegs are lower and more forward than the GT stable-mate and the handle bars are swept back closer to the rider. This, combined with a comfortable saddle make the GTL a candidate for long, long luxury touring rides.With a claimed 160 horsepower at 7750 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 5250 rpm, the BMW K1600GTL boasts an engine that is as capable of crawling through towns as it is blitzing canyons,
source: Motousa.com

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG photo

The test drove the new SLK 200, 250 and 350 and it was overall a better car than the previous SLK. The handling and feeling of solidness with the top down was better in my opinion. I haven't driven the previous SLK55 but currently drive a C63 and comparatively the SLK handles quite well.I preferred the SLK250 the most and found it more fun on twisty roads, as the turbo 4 cylinder brought the torque on early so it was easily accessible from corner to corner. The SLK350 while sounding better appeared more suited for highway, high speed driving.As for looks, i didn't initially like it as much as the previous SLK but after spending more time with it and seeing one with the AMG pack, I believe I will grow to like it more. Interior wise, it is hands down better.

2011 Yamaha YZ85 First Ride Picture

Engine: 85cc liquid-cooled two-stroke; reed-valve inducted
Bore x Stroke: 47.5 x 47.8mm
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Fueling: Keihin® PWK 28
Transmission: Constant-mesh 6-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Inverted fork; fully adjustable, 10.8-in travel
Rear Suspension: Single shock; fully adjustable, 11.1-in travel
Front Brake: Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm
Rear Brake: Hydraulic single disc brake, 190mm
Front Tire: 70/100-17-40M
Rear Tire: 90/100-14-49M
LxWxH: 71.7 x 29.8 x 45.7 in
Seat Height: 34.0 in
Wheelbase: 49.5 in
Ground Clearance: 13.8 in
Fuel Capacity: 1.3 gal
Wet Weight: 156 lbs (claimed)
Warranty: 30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty)
MSRP: $3850
source: http://motousa.com

2011 Honda Civic Si Coupe by blink

With the summer concert season just around the corner, Honda has announced the Civic Tour will be headlined by rock bands blink-182 and My Chemical Romance.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 First Ride Photo Gallery

This is exactly what guys in their 40's and up have been looking for.But I think kawasaki has copied my idea, I have a 86 ninja 1000, I loved the handling and power but wanted more practicality, built custom brackets and put in hard bags and custom brackets for top case, high handle bar risers. This turned out to be the perfect bike, all the power and control plus upright position and cruising capabilities with big the nig ninja stickers to tell all that its a rocket.

We want our bikes to be fast and fun for short rides and with a couple of clicks turn it into highway super tourer.So Kawasaki has read our minds and given us what us long time, older riders who dont want to move over to the cruisers want.hank you Kawi for seeing the light and getting this bike just right! You are spot on and in time your sales will reflect you nailing this project. All congrats to all who worked on this project. I could not see a more prefect bike for my wishes and needs. I will be FOR SURE buying it come late spring. I am a 36 year old male and this would only be my second bike. My current ride is a 2000 Aprilia Pegaso 650(assembly line twin of BMW F650). It only has 50hp, only goes up to 100mph, but of course is a dual sport. I tend to never go offroad though, and have wanted a way more powerful semi comfortable sports bike that can do light touring. I am not into crusers or naked bikes or large/bukly/heavy touring bikes, and most upper level big sport touring ones. And yes, race replica's are fun but very unpleasing for light touring. I had decided this next spring I am going to buy a new BMW F800st, or Honda VFR until just now I saw this bike come out. Susuki has a nice little 600cc sports tourer, but it is too cheaply built and underpowered for my needs, same with the above 2 bikes mentioned. Thus I was torn of weather I wanted to buy either of the 2 above(which are a little underpowered for my wishes), or get a Honda CBR1000rr or the uber cool BMW S1000RR and just put risers on and better seat/higher windscreen and suffer a bit trying to ride 2 hour rides. Thus, my dream bike is in-between the middle weight sport touring ones and Race Repli's: ie. this new Kawi Ninja 1000. What took you so long Kawi to build this perfect bike? I am a very odd buyer in that style means very much to me. I will never buy a big/heavy bloated tourer. And kawi's bikes to me the last few years(RR's) looked odd(bug eyes), plus I always hated Kawi green colors. This ninja is just right for all my needs and looks 9 stars out of 10 in my book. Thanks Kawi for allowing yourself to slip away from Kawi green for us non Kawi green fanboys. BTW- Your new ZX10R(in black color) is the coolest looking RR out there- even nicer then the BMW RR which I drool over. I want it soooo bad, but my back and joints tell my brain it wants your ninja 1000. I think I will listen to my bones:) Thank you Kawi for this new bike!!! Keep up the good work! SOURCE: www.motousa.com

2011 KX450F Project Bike Photo and Specs

Dirt Digits
M10 Backgrounds and Graphics: $250.00
Dubya USA
Excel Takasago 19 x 2.15 Front Wheel, Talon Billet Hub, Bulldog Spokes: $650.00
Excel Takasago 19 x 2.15 Rear Wheel, Talon Billet Hub, Bulldog Spokes: $695.00
Dunlop
Front DT-11 27 x 7.0-19 D3616/CD-5: $160
Rear DT-11 27.5 x 7.5-19 D1637/CD-8: $170
LeoVince
Leo Vince X3 Race Exhaust System: $1169.00
Race Tech Suspension
Rebuild Fork: $110.00
Fork Gold Valve: $169.99
Rebuild Shock: $100.00
SK Spring 8.0 x 2.5-inch 8.5kg: $119.00
FK SPR Guide RT: $39.98
FK P-Ring 24 x 5 x 1.5 Hoop: $19.98
Cart Sleeve Washer 6 x 8 mm Cupped: $9.98
Check Spring 12id x 8L: $4.58
Renthal
Front Sprocket (14) - $25.95
Rear Ultralight Sprocket (48) - $64.95
R1 Works Chain - $81.95
Kevlar Tapered Grips - $19.95
Source : motousa.com

2012 Triumph Tiger 800 XC First Ride Picture

the Motousa.com said The tiger has an engine that is happy to provide smooth torque for slippery off-road conditions, or high-revving horsepower for the street. Well I just rode my new Tiger800 from Baxter Cycle in Marne Iowa to Illinois and then home to Montana.Evidently no one ever rode thru a highway section that was reduced to dirt for resurfacing.The front fender with little more than 5/8ths of an inch clearance doesn't work when its mud-it may be okay to review a bike as an all around bike if the dealers and manufacturer is buying the steaks and giving a tester a job and perks but in the real world a 500 lb -ultra wide-kymco motorscooter windshield don't really make it as a so called adventure tourer.The high intense vibes in the grip will have you riding with one hand and shaking the other after 100 miles.The motor is great but that doesn't make up the difference if you really ride it for what it was supposed to be designed for.One big june bug will have that radiator boiling with you setting along the road .There are almost no aftermarket parts from Triumph in the US.A Shame on Triumph for the hype and no products.racer84
Engine: 12 valve, DOHC, in-line Triple
Displacement: 799cc
Bore/Stroke: 74mm x 61.9mm
Horsepower: 81.6 HP
Torque: 49.7 lb-ft.
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling: Liquid
Fueling: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection Ignition: Electronic
Starting System: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: X-Ring Chain
Chassis: Tubular steel trellis frame, twin-sided aluminum swingarm
Rake/Trail: 23.1 degrees/3.58 in.
Wheelbase: 61.7 in.
Seat Height: Adjustable 32.2-34.0 in.
Front Suspension: Showa 45 mm upside-down fork, 8.7 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Showa monoshock w/remote oil reservoir, adjustable preload, 8.5 inches travel
Front Brake: Dual 308mm floating discs, Nissin 2-piston floating calipers
Rear Brake: Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
Front Tire: 90/90 ZR21, spoked aluminum wheel
Rear Tire: 150/70 ZR 17, spoked aluminum wheel
Fuel Capacity: 5.0 gal.
Curb Weight: 496 lbs.
MSRP: $10,999
source :http://motorcycle-usa.com

Bertone Jaguar B99 concept live in Geneva Photo

At worAnd if the world doesn't end until 2012, we still wont get to see it. Ah well. It is a bit disappointing, but I get the reasoning and think this is a better plan. Although, they should think to release the new XT the year before the redesigned XF comes out, as they shouldnt have them on the same schedule and XF sales should be waining in the final year anyhow.
That is one not so healthy or nice looking model in the Bertone. I don't get putting off the car that can produce so much volume and revitalize a shaky brand for enlarging an "in-betweener". Gasoline is not going to get cheaper and something about the size of the current 3 series is the new 5 series, which once was what the 3 series is now. The last couple of decades of continual up-sizing is just bound to be reversed.

2012 MV Agusta F4 RR Picture

The new 4-cylinder short stroke engine with radial valve is the soul of the MV Agusta F4 RR. The engine is completely new and is inspired by MV Agusta’s experience in competition. Apart from the engine case castings, the arrangement of cylinders and a few other elements the 4 cylinder RR engine shares little with that of the previous F4 - 2012 MV Agusta F4 RR

New Photo Kymco Downtown 200i First Ride

Engine: Liquid-cooled SOHC 200cc Single
Bore and Stroke: 66 X 60mm
Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel-injection
Transmission: CVT Automatic
Frame: Steel Dual Cradle
Front Suspension: Telescoping Fork
Rear Suspension: Dual 5-positition Preload Adjustable Shocks
Front Brakes: Disc with 3-piston Caliper
Rear Brake: Disc with dual-piston caliper
Tires: Kenda 120/80-14, 150/70-13
Claimed Dry Weight: 367 lbs.
Wheelbase: 60.8 in.
Seat Height: 30.5 in.
Fuel Capacity: 3.3 gallons
MSRP: $5,199
Colors: Silver, Pearl White, Burnt Orange
Warranty: Two Year

2011 Suzuki GSX1250FA First Ride

I think all sportbike riders would prefer 150+ hp at the rear wheel. However, not all sportbike riders want to contort themselves onto the modern crop of superbikes. This ride review is somewhat disappointing, the added cc's of the gsx made it most likely of the semi-sports to have that rip-snarl power (even the "trick" vfr can't provide). I guess I'll have to stick with my old hooligan bike, since the cb1000, ninja 1000, z 1000, vfr, and now gsx are all too neuterd to consider a viable replacement. Maybe in a few years I'll pick up a c14, at least it's 135ish hp at the wheel
Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC Inline Four
Bore x Stroke: 79.0 x 64.0mm
Displacement: 1255cc
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Fueling: EFI
Transmission: Six-speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 43mm fork, 5.1 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Single shock, adjustable for preload, 5.4 inches travel
Front Brakes: Dual 310mm disc, four-piston calipers Rear Brakes: Single 240mm disc, single-piston calipers
Fuel Tank: 5.0 gallons
Wheelbase: 58.5 inches
Seat Height: 31.7 inches / 32.5 inches
Curb Weight: 567 pounds
MSRP: $11,599