Moto GP Paddock girls. You would "hit" that.

And motorcycle fans yet again I do bring you a small picture collection with mostly moto gp umbrella girls so you can stimulate yourself to become a GP star so you can get those beauties. Enjoy!

Aprilia RSV4r pure fun

Following the fantastic reception of the RSV4 Factory by the worlds motorcycling press and experienced sportsbike riders, Aprilia are pleased to announce the arrival of their latest model, the Aprilia RSV4 R.

From its launch the Aprilia RSV4 Factory instantly established itself as a truly iconic motorcycle, delivering class leading levels of performance and technology. With a race win and multiple podiums in its first WSBK year, the Noale factory demonstrated their credibility and expertise gained from winning 33 world championship titles and 271 GP wins. Now more riders than before can enjoy the same features of a bike that was designed with one goal, to be the fastest bike on track and makes a strong case for becoming sportsbike of the decade. The new Aprilia RSV R is available in White or Black and priced at £12,449 excluding OTR.

25th Suzuki GSX-R Anniversary limited edition 600

Applications can be made from 1st April, so please click here to discover how you can be a part of GSX-R history.

It’s here. The 25th anniversary edition of the

GSX-R600, the second model in the exclusive trilogy celebrating the legendary GSX-R badge. This limited edition pays homage to the GSX-R timeline by echoing the colour scheme of the 1999 factory bike in a bespoke paintwork design.

There are only 25 of these iconic machines available to purchase. Each of them featuring a special top yoke plaque and certificate together with a stunning Yoshimura exhaust that will make any rider the envy of the road.

BRP Can-Am Spyder 2010 RT model

First toughts


Can-Am held its new model release last week in its own backyard of Valcourt, Quebec, Canada, just outside of Montreal – deep in the heart of four-season riding, often done with two different machines. Unlike the year-round two-wheel riding we have here in the southwestern quarter of North America, many Canadians are buried with a snowy blanket for sometimes more than half the year. These less-than-perfect conditions for motorcycles or trikes create a necessity for snowmobiles (or snowmachines for you fellers up north) to fill in for those “off” days.

BRP is the master of crossover riding, designing products to keep a buyer comfortable and familiar when switching from one season’s riding machine to the next. It builds riding ergos, features and sometimes actual product elements into more than one machine as well as the company's own DNA. It’s no surprise the first Spyder prototypes were based on snowmobiles.

Sporty to touring, the Spyder lineup is now as diverse as your desire.

Spyder RT Lineup

The Spyder RT features the same 998cc engine as its predecessor, but with tour-minded mapping.

Each of the three new RT models are built on the same 100-horsepower (at 7500 rpm) 998cc Rotax engine with electronic throttle control, pumping out 80 ft-lbs of torque at 5200 rpm. In our preview story post, we wondered about the Rotax 990 and 991; we’ve learned it’s the same 998cc engine with tour-minded mapping and compression changes from 10.8:1 to 12.2:1. Since Bombardier owns Rotax, it simply named the engine differently for performance distinctions.

Motocross girls Your heart will skip a beat...

I really cannot decide whether it's healthy to take a look at this photos, but daaam I'm pretty sure that they do bring happiness to the soul. Enjoy

El Diablo Ducati 11981198 S and 1198 R corse

Ducati 1198
With a 1198 cc, L-twin engine producing 170hp (125 kW) and with a dry weight of just 169 kgs (372 lbs), the 2009 Ducati 1198 S incorporates more World Superbike technology than ever before by taking the 1198 motor and adding top-of-the-range suspension, lightweight chassis components and a true racing-style traction control system designed for road use.

Based on the unit found in the Ducati 1098, the Ducati 1198's engine achieves its new, larger capacity by using exactly the same 106x67.9 bore and stroke as the factory race bike. Volumetric efficiency through the four valves per cylinder has been enhanced by increasing the valve diameters approximately 4% to 43.5mm for the inlet and 35.5mm for the exhaust. They are actuated by racing-type rocker arms, 'super-finished' for reduced friction and fatigue, and double overhead camshafts with radical profiles that achieve approximately 10% more lift than their predecessors.

Specs
Engine
Type L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled



Displacement 1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in)


Bore x Stroke 106 mm (4.2 in) x 67.9 mm (2.7 in)

Compression Ratio 12.7:1
Power 126.8 kW (170.0 hp) @ 9750 rpm

Torque 97.0 ft·lbf (132 N·m) @ 8000 rpm

Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers

TRANSMISSION


Gearbox 6 speed

Ratios
1st 37/15
2nd 30/17
3rd 27/20
4th 24/22
5th 23/24
6th 22/25

Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1

Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38

Clutch - Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Versions-  Dual seat

Dry weight 171 kg (377 lb)

Front suspension Showa 43 mm (1.7 in) with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork

Front wheel travel 127 mm (5.0 in)

Front wheel 10-spoke in light alloy 3.5 in (88.9 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm)

Rear suspension Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminum single-sided swingarm

Rear wheel 10-spoke Marchesini light alloy 6 in (152.4 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm)

MSRP - US$16,495 - from 17 800 EURO

Ducati 1198 S
The Ducati 1198 S features high performance, fully adjustable 43mm Цhlins forks, which sport low friction titanium nitride-treated fork sliders. The rear suspension is handled by a fully adjustable Цhlins rear mono shock equipped with a ride enhancing top-out spring and mounted to a single-sided swingarm. The front and rear Цhlins suspension package is complimented with a control-enhancing adjustable steering damper.

The Ducati 1198 S features several weight saving modifications designed to reduce unsprung weight. This includes components like tires, brakes and wheels. Lighter wheels have a lower 'moment of inertia' that is beneficial with every direction change and application of the brakes. The 1198 S features new 7-spoke GP replica Marchesini forged and machined wheels. The weight saving is further enhanced with the application of a carbon fiber front wheel cover.

The Ducati 1198 S is equipped with the Ducati Data Analysis (DDA) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) systems as standard equipment. The DDA package enables the retrieval and analysis of data collected from previous track sessions or road trips. The DTC system monitors front and rear wheel speeds to detect rear wheel-spin under acceleration and electronically reduces engine power to restore traction. If you don't think you need all this software then there is always the Ducati 1198 to consider.

Front suspension- Öhlins 43 mm (1.7 in) fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN

Front wheel travel - 120 mm (4.7 in)

Front brake 2 x 330 mm (13.0 in) semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers 4-piston, 2-pad.

Front wheel - 7-spoke in forged light alloy 3.5 in (88.9 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm)

Rear suspension - Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm

Rear wheel - 7-spoke Marchesini forged light alloy 6 in (152.4 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm)

Dry weight - 169 kg (373 lb)

ENGINE


Type L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled

Displacement 1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in)

Bore x Stroke 106 mm (4.2 in) x 67.9 mm (2.7 in)


Compression Ratio 12.7:1

Power 126.8 kW (170.0 hp) @ 9750 rpm

Torque 97.0 ft·lbf (132 N·m) @ 8000 rpm

Exhaust Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers

TRANSMISSION


Gearbox 6 speed

Ratios

1st 37/15
2nd 30/17
3rd 27/20
4th 24/22
5th 23/24
6th 22/25

Primary drive Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1

Final drive Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 38

Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

MSRP US$21,795-24,995 - from 22 000 EURO

 

Ducati 1198 R  Corse

It seems the 1198/1198S are getting rave reviews, I think Ducati has another gem on their hand with this one. The new 1198S comes with the Ducati Traction Control (DTC) which is featured on the more expensive 1098R.Already the flagship of the Ducati V-twin range, the new 1198R Corse Special Edition is 1kg (2.2lb) lighter thanks to the new factory team-style fuel tank, which also increases fuel capacity by 2.5 litres (0.66 US gal) to 18 litres (4.75 US gal). Formed in 2mm thick aluminium, the tank is brush finished, clear-coated and topped off with the new Ducati Corse logo to maintain a factory race tank feel. The 1198 R Corse comes in the red, white and black Corse Special Edition livery bodywork with the new aluminium fuel tank clear-coated for all to see. And isn’t it pretty!!

 

Front suspension - Öhlins 43 mm (1.7 in) fully adjustable upside-down fork with TiN

Front wheel travel - 120 mm (4.7 in)

Front wheel - 7-spoke in forged light alloy 3.5 in (88.9 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm)

Rear suspension - Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins TTXR monoshock with top-out spring. Aluminum single-sided swingarm

Rear wheel - 10-spoke forged Marchesini light alloy 6 in (152.4 mm) x 17 in (431.8 mm)

Dry weight - 165 kg (364 lb)

ENGINE


Type L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, liquid cooled

Displacement 1,198.4 cc (73.1 cu in)

Bore x Stroke 106 mm (4.2 in) x 67.9 mm (2.7 in)

Compression Ratio - 12.8:1
 
Power - 134.2 kW (180.0 hp) @ 9750 rpm
 
Torque - 99.1 ft·lbf (134 N·m) @ 7750 rpm
 
Exhaust - Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel and titanium mufflers
 
Transmisson- the same
 
Clutch - Dry multiplate with hydraulic control slipper clutch
 
MSRP US$39,995 - from 35 000 EURO
 

KTM 690 SMC 100% fun on and off the streets

The fuel-injected 654cc motor is beloved for showing incredible numbers on the dyno (63 horsepower) and for the fact that it only weighs 305.4 lbs. Stop reading the numbers over and over again and try to imagine how this thing will perform on tight roads because street legality was a must while developing it. Not only it will leave behind all the supersports (only on the twisties) like most of these thumpers do, but you’ll be finishing your coffee before they even get to the point you’ve planned to meet.

The frame was designed with mass centralization and implicit handling in mind while the suspensions and brakes are all fancy performance units so, all around, the bike is ideal both for the track and the streets.

One of the most aggressive styled KTM motorcycle destined to hit the roads, the 690 SMC has its own very good idea on how street super motards should look. Massive and yet refined! Every single exterior piece blends perfectly in with another, creating this way a compact looking motorcycle. But things would have been much simpler for designers if they wouldn’t have chosen to go for sharp edges all around this thumper, including the seat. Have you ever seen a top notch manufacturer to do any concessions? I haven’t and for KTM, the SMC is a good “go for it” example.

2010 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX

The Night Rod® Special offers a raw, street-tough attitude, with an all-black Revolution V-Twin engine and blacked-out fork legs, swing arm and other components. The speed-screen visor and racing stripe come straight from the drag strip.

The VRSC™ family offers an unmatched combination of style and performance. The 60-degree Revolution 1250 cc V-Twin is liquid-cooled and features Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), dual overhead cams, four-valve heads, and a five-speed transmission. The engine is rubber-mounted in a hydroformed steel perimeter frame. A shell covers the large-volume airbox located over the engine. A five-gallon fuel cell is located below the seat on all VRSC models.

Model Highlights

• Black powder-coated powertrain with black covers

• Straight-shot exhaust with brushed finish dual mufflers with black end caps and exhaust shield

• Black, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum wheels with orange pin stripe

• Sport front fender with black brace supports

• Color-matched speed screen visor

• Stainless steel, low-rise drag-style handlebar....

The BMW Concept 6 Another Brutally mean machine

The new concept from BMW is astonishing, not only for its outside "look-at-me" vision, but also with the heart which happens to be a straight 6 cylinder 1.6litre engine. It's just obvious that the germans are going mad all the time and if this remains only a concept we'll be very sad.

A function called E-Gas (ride by wire), gives several selectable ride modes for fuel economy and power, which is said to be similar to what you would get from a 1300, perhaps 170 hp, but torque is 96 foot pounds at 2000 rpm plus it has a redline of 9000 rpm. BMW says initial intentions for the engine are in a touring platform of some sort, but its capabilities mean it can easily be used in a wide variety of bikes.

The all-in-one bike Ducati Multistrada 1200

With the Multistrada 1200 Ducati is claiming to have taken the original Multistrada concept of sporting performance, comfort and versatility a more than a few steps further. The goal of the Multistrada 1200 is truly to be “Multi”, with a bike capable of navigating any kind of journey and road surface, while leveraging Ducati technology derived from the Bologna-made race bikes in MotoGP and World Superbike.

That’s a pretty heady mandate and to pull it off Ducati is hoping that the Multistrada 1200 is “A bike without limits, which could transform itself to suit the rider’s needs and not the other way around. A motorcycle that is four bikes in one.”

The Multistrada 1200’s goal is to be able to hang with the supersport set, tour in continent crossing style two-up with luggage, hammer out or hooligan through day to day in the city, and hit the gravel “with the agility of an enduro.” If Ducati pulls this off then, versatility, thy name is Multistrada 1200… not that the outgoing 1100S was a slouch at most of these acts.

Motorcycle legends Travis Pastrana #199 a.k.a the crazy flying man

Slight introduction

What you get is what you see in the title, a man who is genuinely great guy, funny and passionate who is also freakingly talented on two and in the last years four wheels.

Pastrana's acomplishments are really legendary: he became world freestyle MX (motocross) champion at age 14, five -time US amateur MX champion, two-time Canadian amateur mx champion. The youngest rider ever who represented the United States at the Motocross des Nations in France, 125cc pro national outdoor champion, 125cc East Supercross Series champion, and most succesful competitor in the history of  X-Games freestyle MX.

The last couple of years he had been pretty amazing on four wheels, too, as he demonstrated in the Rally America Series. But despite the success stories the superstar has maintained a reputation of a total no-brainer who is just being himself - never ending stunts and tricks, shows, killer records, and a lot of stupidity into the whole thing.

Cutting edge of technology Kawasaki ZX-10R 2010

Overview

The Ninja ZX-10R truly proves itself on the racetrack, thanks to technology developed on Kawasaki race bikes. Although designed to offer maximum performance on the circuit, the same power and handling that provide such amazing on-track performance, also make it more fun for riding on the street.

The look-alike ZX-6R debuted in 2009, featured what was possibly the best sporting transmission Kawasaki has ever produced. Now the 2010 ZX-10R is being constructed on the same base technology gearbox, with some internal modifications aimed at reducing play in the shift mechanism and providing a more-precise feel at the lever. The result is smooth, effortless shifting with clean and positive gear engagement.

The new unbreakable Suzuki off-road beast RM-Z450

Engine Features

The 18-pin magneto intelligent rotor senses feedback on crankshaft position, rotation speed and stroke which is cleverly fed back to the ECU to calculate optimum injection and ignition timings and you know that means POWER. It is equipped with a 5-Speed Transmission which makes RM-Z450 versatile for various terrain conditions and features a link type shifting mechanism. One incredible feature is that the cross machine is supplied with so intelligent magneto which provides enough electricity for everything even for the fuel injection system and therefore is "Battery-less". Suzuki call that "single-phase all-charging system". The combustion chamber is specially designed for strong low-to-mid range response as well as top-end pull.  Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) offers better roll on power and strong low-to-mid range power. KEIHIN throttle body specifically designed for motocross. Fuel is delivered via an internal fuel pump which yet again is a battery-less system thanks to the clever japanese engineers.

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2009

New Engine

All-New 999cc GSX-R1000 is a clean sheet design built to maximize combustion efficiency with more torque and power across the rpm range and enhanced throttle response and reduced exhaust emissions.

As a result the distance between the crankshaft and the transmission output shaft has been reduced by 59.6mm making the engine shorter front to rear.A new integrated clutch and starter motor cover is about 200 grams lighter than the two individual covers previously used.A powerful microprocessor in the ECM runs the advanced engine management system, starting with the latest versions of the latest versions of the SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve) downdraft double-barrel fuel injection system first introduced on the GSX-R1000.A Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET) servo controlled butterfly valve built into the mid pipe helps maximize torque throughout the RPM range. Many people claim to remove these valves as they tend to "kill" some hp and have a noise reduction function.

New more oversquare bore and stroke which gives the engine better overall tuning potential, specifically increased performance at high rpm.The back torque limiting clutch incorporates the Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS) for light clutch pull and optimum clutch performance.

Best short animated movie It's off topic but you'll enjoy it

World Ducati Week The planet will turn red... or at least Italy

World Ducati Week 2010 – The Planet turns Red, Ducati red 

The most important intergalactician event in the motorcycling galaxy is about to enter our milky way!

WDW is World Ducati Week – the innormous Ducati celebration with a magnetism that attracts thousands of motorcyclists from all over the world to land its stunning ‘Red Planet’ and breathe pure passion.

KTM RC8 Akrapovic & Red Bull replica

At a dry weight of 180kg and engine weighing only 62kg, that lightweight powerplant sends 170 hp and a torque of 123 nm to the rear wheel. And the best of all is that these specifications are for the basic KTM RC8 1190 R.

The engine is Liquid cooled, four stroke, 75degree V-twin cylinder, DOHC (Double Over Head Cam, 4 valves per cylinder and the new one delivers 10 hp more.

 

 This is not an ordinary RC8 R replika like Honda's Repsol replica. It's not just the IDM Superbike ridden by Jeremy McWilliams. The KTM 1190 RC8 R Akrapovic Edition is far beyond that.

You get the best series chassis with the latest, most powerful series V2 engine. Plus, the most sophisticated racing exhaust in the Clubracing Kit: the Akrapovic Evo4, a masterpiece made from ultra-thin titanium. 7.5 kg lighter and delivers 10 hp more. The more horsepower come from the upgraded cylinder gasket, the Akrapovic racing exhaust and remapped fuel injection.

A hot chick or a Guinness record owner

Leslie Porterfield Breaks World Records
Just another hot chick or a record breaker? Why not both?
Bonneville Salt Flats, Wendover Utah, Aug 21st, 2008 - Leslie Porterfield from Texas, set a motorcycle land Speed record with a 2-way average of 206.75 mph at the 60th annual Southern California Tomong Association (SCTA) Speedweek event.

Welcome, BIKES fans!

I'd like to present you our new blog as many of you know us as the group Bikes in the worldwide famous communication network Facebook. I hope you'll have fun in here like you do in the facebook group and even more. We'll be grateful to hear your opinion. It's important to us.