Showing posts with label classic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classic. Show all posts
Monday, June 10, 2013
2012 Honda CB 1100 with Classic Style
2012 Honda CB 1100 will be introduced at Intermot 2012. Honda CB 1100 derived from a concept its named Honda CB1100F at Tokyo Motor Show 2007. The presence Honda CB 1100 reminiscent of Honda CB750 Four that first released in 1969. It classic face looks of the round headlamp, "wings" Honda on the side of the tank, side panels silver painted, slim seat, rounded dashboard with analogue systems, chrome fenders and exhaust pipes configured 4-2-1. 
Sunday, June 2, 2013
BMW R1200R Classic Specs News and Review
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| 2011 BMW R1200R Classic |
This roadster is the universal talent on tarmac. A true cornering fiend on the one hand and a supremely comfortable travel companion on the other. Moreover it can be customised with a wide range of accessories to suit your every need. You can style it into a sporty, classic or touring oriented naked bike - the BMW R 1200 R will always be your reliable companion. The classy looks catch many an eye and the high-quality workmanship can be seen and felt everywhere. Typically BMW but yet different featuring proven qualities that will fascinate you over and over again - qualities that you will not want to do without once you have got to know them.
The 1200 cc flat twin contributes its share to the dynamic and supremely controlled experience generating an output of 109 bhp and 115 Nm of torque. The perfect suspension has no trouble at all with the weight of 223 kg (fully fuelled). You could load up the same again and still enjoy the almost playful and truly convincing handling of this bike. Combined with exemplary safety equipment, a timeless yet modern, high-quality and sporty design, the BMW R 1200 R is truly a multi-talented bike and an evergreen.
The BMW R 1200 R - modern power, exclusive looks and a truly classic naked bike.
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| 2011 BMW R1200R Classic |
USA MSRP: Base MSRP: $12,795 - Touring Package: $13,795
Canada MSRP: See Dealer for Current Pricing
Engine
- Type Air/oil-cooled flat twin (Boxer) 4-stroke, one camshaft and four valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
- Bore x stroke 101 mm x 73 mm
- Capacity 1170 cc
- Rated output 109hp (80 kW) at 7,500 rpm
- Max. torque 85 lb/ft (115 Nm) at 6,000 rpm
- Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
- Mixture control / engine management Electronic intake pipe injection/BMS-K digital engine management with overrun fuel cut-off, twin-spark ignition
- Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
- Maximum speed Over 125 mph (200 km/h)
- Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h 4.1 l
- Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 120 km/h 5.5 l
- Fuel type Unleaded premium
- Alternator three-phase alternator 600 W
- Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
- Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
- Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
- Drive Shaft drive
- Frame Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sections with load-bearing engine-gearbox unit
- Front wheel location / suspension BMW Motorrad Telelever; stanchion diameter 35 mm, central spring strut
- Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel; rebound damping adjustable
- Suspension travel front / rear 4.7 inches (120 mm) / 5.5 inches (140 mm)
- Wheelbase 58.9 inches (1495 mm)
- Castor 4.7 inches (119 mm)
- Steering head angle 62.9°
- Wheels Cast aluminium
- Rim, front 3.50 x 17
- Rim, rear 5.50 x 17
- Tyres, front 120/70 ZR 17
- Tyres, rear 180/55 ZR 17
- Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, 320 mm diameter, four-piston fixed calipers
- Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper
- ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (part-integral)
- Length 84.4 inches (2145 mm)
- Width (incl. mirrors) 34.3 inches (872 mm)
- Height (excl. mirrors) 50.6 inches (1285 mm)
- Seat height, unladen weight 31.5 inches (800 mm) (low seat: 30.3 inches [770 mm], high seat: 32.7 inches [830 mm])
- Inner leg curve, unladen weight 70.9 inches (1800 mm) (low seat: 69.3 inches [1760 mm], high seat: 73.2 inches [1860 mm])
- Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled 1) 492 lbs (223 kg)
- Dry weight 2) 437 lbs (198 kg)
- Permitted total weight 992 lbs (450 kg)
- Payload (with standard equipment) 500 lbs (227 kg)
- Usable tank volume 4.6 U.S. gallons (18.0 l)
- Reserve approx. 1 gallon (3.0 l)
- Night Black Non-Metallic
- Midnight black with stripe
- Granite Gray Metallic
- Biarritz Blue Metallic
- Alpine White
2) Unladen weight without fluids
Monday, May 20, 2013
2011 Triumph America Classic Touring USA Version
2011 Triumph America Classic Touring USA Version Features
America Archetypal Touring’s characteristic 865cc parallel-twin offers a laid aback benumbed acquaintance to bout the archetypal minimalist cruiser look.
The 2011 America Archetypal Touring’s new ergonomics puts the addition lower and afterpiece to the controls, for a fuss chargeless benumbed experience. At 250kg accessible to go and a low 690mm bench height, the 2011 America Archetypal Touring is one of the lightest bikes and easiest bikes to ride in its class.
The anatomy for the new America Archetypal Touring has additionally been adapted with new auto and tyres for bigger administration and aesthetics.
865cc Engine
Air-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin, 270-degree battlefront breach 865cc Triumph agent delivers 61PS (60bhp) and aiguille torque 72Nm at 3300rpm.
Chassis
Low and lean. Confidence alarming for new riders, with added than abundant appearance to annoyed accomplished cruisers.
Styling
Traditional cruiser administration with a twist. Small rims with able-bodied aerial bank tyres alluvium cruise, while the brand Triumph parallel-twin stands appreciative at the affection of the America Archetypal Touring.
Accessories
Individualise your America Archetypal Touring added with a advanced ambit of 18-carat Triumph accessories, including quick abstract screens, afraid bar and covering panniers.
2009 Harley Davidson CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide
Harley-Davidson to create a big motorcycle for touring. Youll get a bike that will satisfy your drive. Suggested U.S. retail price for the 2009 CVO Ultra is $ 35,499 ($ 35,699 in California).
source : motoride.net
source : motoride.net
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Relieve the Glorious Past in Bol DOr Classic
"Come and enjoy a weekend of exchanges, racing, celebration and passion at the Bol dOr Classic. The Bol dOr Classic is above all a great time travel and a festive gathering. Exchange traded, villages professionals, exhibitions, clubs, old motorbikes, animations and concerts attract thousands of participants in search of rare and come share their passion. With a high point, courses and demonstrations that allow pilots to face anonymous former champions on motorcycles who scored 60.70 years and 80. At Magny-Cours, in the stands in the paddock on the runway, the spectacle is everywhere!"
Well thats a translated version from French, but what is evident is the spirit!
When such is the spirit, you just know that more than a race, the Bol DOr Classic is a get together of passionate bikers!
The Classic Bol dor is a side event for the annual Bol dor Race held in France. But this is where the fun is as you get to see a huge assemble of classic bikes with each owner trying to show-off his/her priced (usually) pristine possesion.
When such is the spirit, you just know that more than a race, the Bol DOr Classic is a get together of passionate bikers!
The Classic Bol dor is a side event for the annual Bol dor Race held in France. But this is where the fun is as you get to see a huge assemble of classic bikes with each owner trying to show-off his/her priced (usually) pristine possesion.
It happens annually on the second weekend (usally around 14th) of September at Magny Cours in central France. The race is run in two 120 minute stints, with each leg preceded by demonstration laps for bikes from the 60s to the 90s. It starts on the Saturday, late into dusk and again till Sunday late afternoon.
From Nortons to Moto Guzzis to BMWs to Ducatis to Bimotas to Laverdas and of course the Japs with Kawasakis, Hondas, Yamahas and Suzukis, you will find them all here. Not to mention, a fleet of Triumphs and BSAs, of couse no classic edition can be complete without the British entrants. Below are some classic "designer" bikes from the races over the years.
The track at Magny Cours
The Bol dor on the other hand, is a part of the Endurance World Championship motorcycle race, lasts for 24 hours and each motorcycle has a team of 3 riders taking turns. The 2007 edition was the 71st edition of the race.
All in all, in totality, it is a rally, a carnival, a show, and other related events, all thrown in one epic weekend.
The 2007 race saw Suzukis supremacy (with the Suzuki GSX-R1000) since 2001 coming to an end with the victory team Yamaha, courtesy the R1. Here are the results of the 71st edition held on 2007.
From 1998 to 2006, barring 2000, Suzuki won all the races making 6 in a row from 2001-06 on the Busa and Gixer until Yamaha last year broke the spell with the R1. In total, Suzuki has won the race on 9 occasions including their first win in 1993. Yamaha has won it thrice in 1994, 2000 and the 71st edition in 2007. Kawasaki won the race 4 times in 7 years between 1991 to 1997 (91, 92, 95, 97). Honda on the other hand won all the races from 1985 to 1990, after which they had managed only one win in 1996.
All in all, in totality, it is a rally, a carnival, a show, and other related events, all thrown in one epic weekend.
The 2007 race saw Suzukis supremacy (with the Suzuki GSX-R1000) since 2001 coming to an end with the victory team Yamaha, courtesy the R1. Here are the results of the 71st edition held on 2007.
From 1998 to 2006, barring 2000, Suzuki won all the races making 6 in a row from 2001-06 on the Busa and Gixer until Yamaha last year broke the spell with the R1. In total, Suzuki has won the race on 9 occasions including their first win in 1993. Yamaha has won it thrice in 1994, 2000 and the 71st edition in 2007. Kawasaki won the race 4 times in 7 years between 1991 to 1997 (91, 92, 95, 97). Honda on the other hand won all the races from 1985 to 1990, after which they had managed only one win in 1996.
Visit the official Bol DOr Classic website here and for the endurance race, visit the Bol DOr official website.
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