Norton 961 Commando

Norton will be unveiling two important new machines, the 961 Commando and the Café Racer Commando to the world at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show later this year.

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Ducati Hypermotard 796 is coming!

Ducati releases the first images of the Hypermotard 796, in advance of the international EICMA motorcycle show, Milan.

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2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 launched

Remember we told you about the Hypermotard 796 on 17th September (READ). The Italian motorcycle maker has finally launched the bike at a MSRP of $9995 - that is a cool $5000 less than its bigger sibling.

The engine is air-cooled, sports two valves per cylinder and puts out 81 horsepower and 56 lb-ft of torque. The bike also sports an APTC clutch and a single-sided swingarm along with redesigned top and bottom fork clamps and a revised steel trellis frame. The Ducati Hypermotard 796 will be sold in Ducati red and matte black in addition to the cool matte white scheme.

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Suzuki confirm GSX 1250FA details

The GSX1250FA features rake and trail figures (25.3 degrees and 104mm) with 43mm front forks and the single rear shock absorber featuring spring pre-load adjustability.

Featuring Suzuki's proven 1255cc power-plant equipped with Suzuki's sophisticated digital fuel injection system, the GSX1250FA offers superb throttle response and feel with improved range and reduced emissions. This, combined with highlights such as large intake (31mm) and exhaust (27mm) valves, Suzuki's own nickel-phosphorous-silicon-carbide cylinder coating, to reduce piston friction and a 6-speed gearbox.

The GSX1250FA offers digital ABS as standard and an adjustable seat. With handy additions such as a gear position indicator and shift light as part of the functional and easy to read instrument cluster, the rider is kept fully-informed.

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Jon Booth
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Peugeot Speedfight 3 now in RS colours!

Peugeot has unveiled a special edition version of the third generation Speedfight 3 in a striking black RS colour scheme.


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Jon Booth
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Hero Honda Karizma ZMR launched

Yet another Hero Honda rolls in.
The world's biggest manufacuturer of two-wheelers, Hero Honda rolled out a new upgrade of the 223cc Karizma today. Called the ZMR, the bike has been priced at Rs 91,000 (USD 1900) and will come with features like a full body cowl and fuel injection.

The power has gone up slightly to 17.8PS, though there wont be a much of a difference in the performance.

For more details, see BIKE INDIA

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2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 ?

Didnt we all love the Ducati Hypermotard 1100? The only issue with that was the high price - a bike not meant for everyone. But Ducati seems to have an answer in the form of the new 2010 Hypermotard 796. And this one is coming soon! No, this one wont really be a less radical Hypermotard, rather a more affordable one. Just like the current Hypermotard is based around the Monster 1100, this one too be made around the smaller Monster 696. There is every possibility though that the Ducati Hypermotard 796 might use a modified current 696 unit.

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2010 Suzuki Bandit and GSX1250FA coming to USA ?

Suzuki recently showcased the new updated Suzuki Bandits for 2010 : the GSF1250 and the GSX1250FA. There are slight changes and the bikes do look better. These high capacity machines with touring abilities have always had a good market in the US. But will these two upgrades come to US?

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Scoop Image of Yamaha YZF-R250?

Is this the real thing? We told about Yamaha's plans for a 250cc super-sport machine way back in March 2008. Now we came across a Japanese magazine carrying a picture of this new Yamaha YZF-R250 bike. Is this for real? Is this just a concept? A rendering? Our fingers are crossed!

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2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE with Rossi graphics

New R1 LE gets Rossi’s Fiat Yamaha MotoGP team graphics; R6 gets minor updates to boost power
Yamaha Motor Corp USA released info on its new ’10 models today, with an R1 LE model in Valentino Rossi/Fiat Yamaha MotoGP graphics heading the list. The new livery is basically the same as the MotoGP team bikes, with sponsor logos, Rossi’s famous “46” number on the nose fairing, and “The Doctor” stickers on the windscreen; there is also a replica of Rossi’s signature on top of the fuel tank. Mechanically, however, the R1 LE is identical to the standard model—so that means no Ohlins suspension and forged aluminum wheels as with the previous R1 LE edition in ’06. But the flip side to that omission is that the price is much more reasonable, with the ’10 R1 LE listing for $14,500. The standard model will be available in Raven, Pearl White, and Team Yamaha Blue/White motifs with a starting MSRP of $13,290.

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2010 Yamaha VMax VMX17 details

Here are the details of the 2010 Yamaha V-Max VMX17

Unlike any other motorcycle available today, the 2010 Yamaha VMAX is truly in a class of its own. The awesome acceleration and muscular beauty combines with sporty handling and Yamaha's latest electronic engine management technologies to offer an incredibly exhilarating riding experience.

The 2010 Yamaha VMAX has always been the untimate muscle bike, and the 2010 VMAX is the awesome result of its evolutionary journey. The unique features of this iconic beast are richly blended with advanced sportbike technology and forward-thinking style. It all ads up to a machine with immense performance and visual power.

There's only one VMAX.

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Mahindra launches Rodeo and Duro

Mahindra Two-wheelers today launched two scooters in India. The Rodeo and the Duro both share the same 125cc engine that also powers the Flyte.
The Rodeo is competitively priced at Rs. 41,299 (ex-showroom Pune) while at Rs. 38,299 (ex-showroom Pune) the Mahindra Duro is a good value for money.

For more dope on the scooters, see - http://www.bikeindia.in/news/BikeNews/Mahindra-launches-new-scooters/

Motorcycle Sales Down!

Yesterday the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) released August's sales figures for powered two-wheelers.

7,020 new powered two wheelers (PTWs) were registered in August 2009, totalling 79,897 this year. An 18.2 per cent fall on 2008 and a fall of 30.5 per cent on August 2008!!!

However the Department of Transport's National Survey gives a positive boost to biking here in the UK, revealing that over half (52%) of all motorcycle trips in 2008 were made for the purpose of commuting. The National Travel Survey also found that the average motorcyclist uses their bike as their main mode of transport for over one-third of all trips, making 8 motorcycle trips a week, and travelling 80 miles.

Ride safe.


Jon Booth
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Suzuki Falcorustyco

Suzuki Falcorustyco Photo

The motorcycles journalists were convinced that the Falcorustyco (a Latin word for gyrfalcon) would be mass produced in the near future. They were partly right. A model called gyrfalcon was produced by Suzuki in 1999, the GSX1300R Hayabusa (a Japanese word for gyrfalcon), but it was a conventional motorcycle with chain drive, an inline-four with two cam shafts and conventional brakes and steering...

Husqvarna to be at the 2009 NEC Bike Show

Off-road brand Husqvarna will be exhibiting at the NEC Bike Show after a twelve year absence. It will show its on and off-road 2010 range, at the Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show.

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Jon Booth
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Suzuki Nuda Best MotorCycle

Suzuki Nuda Best MotorCycle Image