Yamaha R1 offroad special build. Probably the most powerful Motocross machine on earth. Thanks to www.kueng-yamaha.ch

Toddlers Easily Learn Balance and Steering On a PREbike Which Speeds the Transition to Sportminicycles

MURRIETA, CA (October 20, 2010) — KTM North America, Inc. and Strider Sports International are excited to announce a licensing agreement for the introduction of the KTM Strider PREbike™.  The KTM Strider PREbike™ is a revolutionary pedal-free bike that enables toddlers as young as 18 months to learn how to ride and balance on two wheels… years earlier than if they used the conventional tricycle or training wheel method.  Most important, Strider™ teaches the skills needed to safely and easily transition to riding both a pedal bike and a Sportminicycle, making the first experience on each much more successful and positive.

KTM North America, Inc. President Jon-Erik Burleson introduced the KTM licensed Strider by saying, “KTM has invested in young motorcycle riders for many years with our large line-up of minicycles, and now, with the KTM Strider we can welcome riders into the KTM Family at a much younger age.  We believe wholeheartedly that learning to ride on a PREbike will develop strong riding skills and have kids Ready To Race when they graduate to our minis.”

Built for off road and every other terrain, the KTM Strider PREbike™ highlights include:

• Bold KTM Styling: Color matched to the KTM big bikes with dirt-inspired action graphics that get kids excited to be like Dad.
• Sized Right: 6.9 pounds – built small and light so even the smallest kids can have full control over the bike.
• Highly Adjustable: Seat height adjusts from 11” to 16” from the ground (and up to 19” with the optional XL seatpost) & handlebar height adjusts from 20” to 22” from the ground – perfect for toddlers 18 month to 5 yrs old.
• Frame Design: Custom-welded thin-gauge steel frame with U.S. patented, performance-based frame geometry and integrated Launch Pad™ footrests located directly below the saddle allows children to learn advanced riding skills like gliding, standing, manual wheelies, and bunny-hops… all making the transition to dirt bikes that much easier.
• Tires/Wheels: Puncture-proof, super-lightweight, EVA-polymer tires with sealed bearings running on 8mm steel axles mean a maintenance-free bike that is always ready to ride.

Strider Sports International Founder Ryan McFarland adds, “The Strider PREbike was born out of my desire to teach my sons how to ride on two wheels at the youngest age possible. Motorcycling has been a passion of mine since my childhood, and I wanted to share the thrill and adventure of the sport with my children.  We are confident that offering the KTM licensed Strider PREbike to the KTM family will let parents across the country share their passion and hobby with their kids as I was able to do with mine.”

www.StriderSports.com/ktm

Until now, our list of Ten Great Beginner Bikes was littered with cruisers, dual purposes, one sole sportbike– Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R… but Honda’s just-announced, all-new 2011 CBR250 offers a fresh option for sport-oriented newbies.

The CBR250R is powered by a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected 249cc single (as opposed to the Ninja 250R’s carbureted mill), and is mated to a six-speed transmission. The 359 pound package has a seat height of 30.9 inches, and unlike the Ninjette, will have the option for ABS (which adds only 9 additional pounds of weight.)

Price is TBD at the moment, but the bike will be available in Spring of 2011, and hopefully we’ll be able to swing a leg over and provide a review soon.

Kawasaki is bringing a cowboy to help win the showdown at the cruiser corral. The company took the wraps off the 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero^TM, vaquero being the Spanish word for cowboy.

The Vaquero sports an undersquare 1700cc liquid-cooled, SOHC, four-valve per-cylinder, 52° V-twin which pumps out 108 foot pounds of torque at a rumbling 2750 rpm.

A light steering touch is made possible by a frame-mounted fairing that directs the aero forces to the chassis.

Front suspension is handled by a 45mm hydraulic fork, while out back the swingarm is suspended by twin air-assisted shocks with four-way rebound damping.

Front to back the Vaquero is 98.8 inches long and 38.2 inches wide, with a seat height of 28.7 inches and a wheelbase of 65.6 inches. The curb weight, filled with liquids-the fuel tank has a 5.3 gallon capacity-and ready to roll, is 835.7 lbs.

Among the amenities on the Vaquero, which is available in ebony or candy fire red, is a cruise control system which works in any of the top four gears from 30 to 85 mph. It also has an audio system with AM, FM, and WX and is compatible with an iPOd, XM tuner, or CB radio.

The cruiser’s touring credentials are burnished by a six-speed transmission with overdrive in fifth and sixth gears.

Setting the bike apart from the other Vulcan 1700′s are the lockable side-loading hard bags.

The Vaquero, which comes with a 36 month warranty, has an MSRP for the ebony model of $16,499.00.

Jacko lands world first indoor 85ft front flip in Adelaide from crustycreations on Vimeo.

Fred Crosset urban trial ride 2010 monster energy from dd on Vimeo.

The R Moto superbike for Vectrix was created for the EICMA show in Milan. This amazing machine was created by Industrial Designer Erik Holmen and owner of ROBRADY design, Rob Brady. The R Moto Superbike was made exclusively for the show. The bike is all electric – making this a one of a kind all electric Superbike for eco riders of the future.

If you thought parachuting looked dangerous, check out this thrilling wingsuit footage from Jeb Corliss, as he goes hurling down mountainsides, across rocks and jagged cliffs.

Jeb Corliss wing-suit demo from Jeb Corliss on Vimeo.

Harley-Davidson once attempted to trademark the sound of their motorcycle engine.The motorcycle manufacturer filed its application in 1994, but withdrew the request six years later after having had no success.

For 2011, an all-new model slots itself into the ultra-capable yet remarkably comfortable category – Kawasaki’s new Ninja® 1000. Like the original from 1986, the new Ninja 1000 offers an alluring blend of capability and technology, from the very latest racetrack components, to astounding engine and chassis performance, to cutting-edge styling that’ll stop you in your tracks.It all starts with a core motorcycle that’s so good it’s been wowing press and customers all year long: Kawasaki’s amazing Z1000. The amazing 1,043 cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, 16-valve inline-four provides instantaneous power, while a slick-shifting six-speed gearbox and no-fuss electronic fuel injection make quick work of the morning commute or the weekend scramble.

The wheels, brakes and suspension are thoroughly advanced. Up front is a stout 41mm inverted fork that’s fully adjustable for spring preload, rebound and compression damping. In back is a horizontal back-link shock system for optimal mass centralization and excellent heat resistance. The shock is adjustable for both spring preload and rebound damping, and tuned for effective performance. Stopping the Ninja 1000 are a pair of petal-type discs clamped by radially mounted calipers. Combined with the radial-pump front brake master cylinder, the binders offer plenty of power and feel.
Despite its radical stance, the new Ninja 1000 retains comfortable ergonomics. Handlebars are mounted higher than on a supersport machine and the pegs a touch lower, all of which makes the Ninja 1000 a capable medium-haul tourer, and certainly a sportbike you could spend the day aboard without undue strain. Add in the three-position adjustable windscreen and you have a recipe for one comfortable motorcycle. Lastly, because you won’t want to stop riding the Ninja 1000, we’ve given it a large, five-gallon fuel tank for substantial range. This really is a premier do-it-all motorcycle.

October 06, 2010

KTM is at INTERMOT to present three new innovative motorcycles for the 2011 season: The 125 Duke for young enthusiasts new to the world of motorcycles, the 990 SM T ABS for ultimate levels of sports riding fun and the 1190 RC8 R Track for hunting down the fastest lap on the racing circuit. This is the clear statement being made by the Austrian sport motorcycle brand at the important Cologne motorcycle show.

It is with these three high quality innovative bikes and typical sports enthusiasm that the Sport motorcycle manufacture comes to INTERMOT. And even if the innovative models presented at the KTM stand for the 2011 motorcycle season are fundamentally different to those for which the company is world renowned, they all share the KTM sporting DNA and its common mission. Riding fun is guaranteed regardless of whether it’s for young enthusiasts new to motorcycles, venturing out on the alpine roads or attacking on the racing circuit.

KTM 125 Duke. This bike, above all designed for young motorcycle enthusiasts or entry level riders is destined to become a favorite in the coming years. This is the naked bike that from the spring of 2011 will deliver the same unfiltered riding fun message to young riders for which the Austrian brand is world renowned. It is a fully fledged motorcycle with unmistakable cutting-edge technology, innovation and design that comes straight from KTM’s Development Centre at Mattighofen and it sends a powerful signal about how seriously KTM addresses the needs and desires of young riders. Thanks to the range of additionally available parts from the PowerParts assortments, this 15 hp four-stroke can be individually adapted to suit style and intended use. There will be a whole range of exciting Duke variants that come out of the standard 125 Duke, which, being offered in Germany for under ? 4000 is also attractive in terms of price.

The KTM 990 SM T is a bike that is already well established. This self proclaimed long-range Supermoto has not only set a new trend in the past two years, the “do-everything”, 115hp all-rounder has proved to be an irresistible version of its genre. The bike has been comprehensively further developed for 2011 to be a unique combination of sprinting power, ease and comfort. A special anti-blocking system, which has been jointly developed with Bosch, lifts the standards in this area and sets new benchmarks.

As is only fitting, the third KTM new model is being presented at INTERMOT by two KTM factory racers. Martin Bauer and Stefan Nebel, who were able to win the Manufacturers Title in the International Germany Championship on their official 1190 RC8 R Superbikes, are the ones who are unveiling the RC8 R Track. With this version of the two-cylinder Superbike that was first presented in 2008, the company follows up on its “Ready to Race” philosophy. Without compromise, and therefore not street legal, the “Track” is a flawless and complete race ready bike for hobby racers and passionate championship riders that has been exclusively developed by the KTM RC8 Motor Sport Department. In this format, the unique 180 hp twin represents a direct conversion of a commercially available Superbike that stems straight from the official KTM racing activities.

Cologne, Germany (5 October 2010)- Ducati Motor Holding unveiled the first of its 2011 models today at the INTERMOT International Motorcycle Fair; highlighted by the new 1198 SP Superbike.

“We decided to consolidate our presence here in Cologne because we believe in the importance of this event, which opens the European motor show season;” stated Gabriele Del Torchio, President of Ducati Motor Holding.

Ducati is a premium brand which conceives and develops sport motorcycles with exclusive Italian design and superior performance proven on racetracks around the world. Ducati chose the 2011 INTERMOT show to reveal the significant improvements to its Superbike model family- all of which are testaments to the mission statement above. The 2011 Superbikes feature new trickle-down technology from Ducati’s World Championship racing team, and an attractive pricing structure. All three Superbike offerings for 2011 are brand new or significantly upgraded from their 2010 variants:

The 1198 SP is the new crown jewel of Ducati’s formidable Superbike family. It features a massive 170hp and 97 lb/ft of torque combined with a flyweight of 370lbs. Making the package work for the rider is a combination of electronic rider aids and performance oriented hard parts found on no other sport bike available. The electronics include a MotoGP derived digital dash, Ducati Traction Control, the new Ducati Quick Shifter and a Ducati Data Analyzer to review all measures of performance data. The top of the line suspension includes Ohlins front forks and an Ohlins TTx rear shock. These match up with a Ducati Performance Slipper Clutch, aluminum fuel tank and Brembo Monobloc calipers to ensure world class performance for only $21,995

Setting the standard for Superbike lust is the Ducati 1198. For 2011 the 1198 features a host of upgrades at no extra cost as a reminder to new market competition that Ducati is still the class of the field. The 1198 will now come with the Ducati Traction Control system (DTC) fitted as standard; improving rider safety and lap times in spades. Supporting the DTC system is the new Ducati Quick Shifter, (DQS) which will further assist riders in their never ending conquest for speed. The Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA) enables riders to download traction control and six other performance parameters in order to better understand and improve their riding habits. The 2011 1198 will arrive in showrooms this December at $16,495; just in time to prep the bike for racing season.

The 848EVO was announced as an early 2011 model this past July. Packing 140hp and weighing a featherweight 369lbs, it is the best performing middleweight sport bike on the market. Already available in Stealth Black and Ducati Red, Intermot saw the addition of a limited production scheme: Arctic White with a red frame and red wheels. Pricing for the 848EVO Dark is an aggressive $12,995.