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Saturday, June 1, 2013

2013 Piaggio MP3 Yourban Unique Scooter Comes In PRJ 2012

2013 Piaggio MP3 YourbanPiaggio MP3 Yourban 2013 is evidence of advanced design and Piaggio revolutionary in the segment 
three-wheel scooter. Piaggio MP3 Yourban 2013 comes in Pekan Raya Jakarta (PRJ) 2012. Piaggio MP3 Yourban equipped with livery is more attractive, sporty and dynamic. Conceptualized as a scooter is agile, nimble and ideal for against congestion on the road. 
Piaggio Indonesia offering injection engines version 125 cc (in Europe available 300 cc engine). This engine can produce power 11,3 hp at 9.500 rpm and 12 Nm of torque at 8.000 rpm combined CVT transmission. Its the trunk space able to fill two half-face helmet. Piaggio MP3 Yourban available in 5 color choice; Nero Cosmo (black), Rosso Ibis (red), Orion Grey, Bianco Perla (white) and Grey.
Piaggio MP3 Yourban
New Piaggio MP3 Yourban
Piaggio MP3 Yourban
 
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Friday, May 10, 2013

Tip safely ride a motorcycle in the rain

Riding a motorcycle when the rain is advisable to be careful, because a motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicles, and of course very dangerous when riding a motorcycle when the rainy weather, and we esteemed body would also be protected from the rain, because rain water is also not good for health , Therefore I find some safe tips rain while riding a motorcycle following:
  1. Do not forget to always bring a raincoat. When he started to rain and youre driving then do not panic stay calm and immediately to the edge to stop and use a raincoat. Make sure the head remains free for the movement should not be constrained by your raincoat. And make sure you do not cover the raincoat you to look back through the rearview mirror.
  2. Always bring a washcloth, and reserve sparkplug installer tool and release the spark plug. Why should carry spare spark plugs? Because we do not know when our bike broke down and did not know whether we strike when there is a motorcycle repair shop or a shop selling spare parts that are still open. In the big cities at this time when the rains often flood or any water that flooded roads, which are very prone to go on our motorcycle spark plugs. The main factor that often causes the motorcycle to strike when the rainy season is the spark plug intruding water. If the strike is off and clean the spark plugs and spark plug place. How to clean it, after the spark plugs in the spark plug cap off with a cloth and then do like when going to turn on a motorcycle. The aim is to dry the place of spark plugs from water. If you still can not then replace it with new spark plugs.
  3. Keep shoes do not wear flip-flops while driving a motorcycle let alone when it rains. In general, people love shoes more than salvation itself, but by using the shoes will make us safer while driving especially in the rain where many roads are slippery.
  4. When rain pants do the folding. Why? Because it can harm your feet. First exposed to the danger and the second motorcycle engine dangerous if dropped feet unprotected so prone to injury.
  5. When the rains make sure your bike lights are always lit. In rainy conditions reduce your speed in the drive even in a deserted place. Keep enough distance with the vehicle in front of you. The rain can hinder our view to it we must be careful because every time we may require action to stop suddenly possible because there are holes in the road, there may be people who cross the street, vehicles may also have the opposite direction to that is overtaking us. Well when it rains sometimes brakes not functioning as accurate as when it does not rain because even though the wheel has stopped motorcycle tires slippery enough to rub against the road. And remember when the brakes would be great if you use front and rear brakes simultaneously, and little by little.
          Hope you are glad with a few tips above, good luck
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Thursday, May 9, 2013

In The News 2009 V Max

Earlier I made a post on the to-be-launched 2009 V-Max. You must be aware that the V Max is officially going to be launched on June 4th in less than a week. Well it seems, all the speculations are coming out to be true. According to Moto Revue, the V-Max is indeed going to have 210 bhp.

Source: Moto Revue

The first photos of the new V Max prior to his official presentation on June 4 next few shots of the final version of the new Yamaha VMax. Yamaha wished to maintain the suspense a bit, but leaks from the USA have made it possible to learn more about the new Vmax. And most importantly, to get the first official photos of the future monster of the firm to the three tuning forks. The beast would have a 4-cylinder V-70 degrees 1 800 cm3 developing a power near to 210 horses. A habit for the Vmax since it already had, upon his graduation in 1984, proposed the blocs strongest market with 145 canassons. On the technical side, high tech solutions have been selected with a variable valve timing and electronic management of the acceleration via the home fly-by-wire. Price would be around 15 000 Euros for this mastodon.

Source & Photos - Moto Revue (29. 05. 2008)

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The following came in my mail in the evening. Check the link to get loads of information and the second link will get to a page which has some nice links with huge photos and information.

http://www.solomoto30.com/

http://www2.solomoto30.com/noticia.asp?ref=22126

Part of the info from the website (Translated text from Google)

Yamaha Motor Europe conducted the presentation in two phases, in Madrid showing the static model, to test dynamic in September, days before a show crowd in the Hall of Cologne. However, now you can see the countdown for the presentation of the new V-Max and listen to their powerful sound visiting the website of Yamaha Motor Europe. And this site is where Yamaha Motor Co. Japan has been showing to the public and probing with the prototype ... the next V-Max.

Some more links for the V Max

YAMAHA Motot Europe It has the countdown to June 4th, the day of the V Max launch with a sound effect

NEXT V MAX Also has a 360 degree view here. But the images are of the same model viewed before. So we still have to wait till June 4th to see what the next V Max actually looks like!

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

KAWASAKI Z250 LAUNCHED IN INDONESIA

Due to the demand of naked bikes now-a-days, most of the bike maker are converting their bike into the naked one. Following this trend Kawasaki has launched Z250 in Indonesia, which is the naked version of the Kawasaki Ninja 250R and boast designing cues of Z800. Looking at its specification and appeal there is a hope that Bajaj-Kawasaki might launch the bike in India. Since it is a naked bike, it will be cheaper than the Ninja 250 R. Upcoming KTM Duke 390 and Suzuki Inazuma 250 are also naked bikes.
KAWASAKI Z250 LAUNCHED IN INDONESIA

KAWASAKI Z250 LAUNCHED IN INDONESIA



Kawasaki Z250 StreetFighter Specifications

Kawasaki Z250 StreetFighter Engine and Power:
Engine Type: DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder, Parallel twin-cylinder, 4-stroke, Water-cooled
Engine Capacity: 248cc
Bore × Stroke: 62.0mm × 41.2mm
Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Maximum Power: 30.6bhp at 11,000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 21Nm at 8,500 rpm
Fuel System Fuel Injection (?28 mm x 2) with dual throttle valves
Ignition System: Digital
Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3: 1



Kawasaki Z250 StreetFighter Dimensions:
Overall width × height × length: 2010 mm × 750mm × 1,025 mm
Center distance: 1410 mm
Minimum ground clearance: 145mm
Seat height: 785 mm
Trail: 26/82 mm
Weight of vehicle: 168kg
Fuel tank capacity: 17-litre

Kawasaki Z250 StreetFighter Transmission:
Transmission: 6-speed
Clutch type: Wet multi-plate

Kawasaki Z250 StreetFighter Chassis:

Frame: Diamond

Kawasaki Z250 StreetFighter Suspension:
Suspension Front: 37 mm Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload



Kawasaki Z250 StreetFighter Brakes:
Front brake Single 290 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 220 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper

Kawasaki Z250 StreetFighter Tyres:

Front Tyre 110/70, 17-inch
Rear tyre 140/70, 17-inch




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Monday, May 6, 2013

Looking For Accessories Look in DAVIDA

DAVIDA of Liverpool, England hada penache in creating bike accessories like helmets, goggles, jackets, etc in to a visual treat. Its almost like art. Well, they might say, the helmet has always looked right, but just take a look at it, its more than right, its just Beautiful.
And all their accessories evokes to the past, a design which they retain in these very safe helmets satisfying the strict standards anywhere. Its just that they are available only in western Europe, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and only Japan and South Africa among Asia and Africa respectively.
They also organize photoevents among their lifesection section. Visit their website to see more of their stunning designs.
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Saturday, May 4, 2013

Ducati Cafe in Dubai

 Ducati Cafe in Dubai

Echt programme for lovers of Ducati motorcycles, especially for those of you who are in City, and author incisively in the temperament of the port, that is City Mall, has improved a Coffeehouse, opened by Ducati traveler Nicky Hayden, on the familiar of May 25, 2012, and manipulate together with AD Set. Ducati Caffe is a light bar and edifice idea of original. You can revel breakfast, repast and dinner Italian style. Ducati Coffeehouse present be a station or a direction for all lovers of Ducati, as substantially as culinary and coffee, and according to accumulation Ducati Restaurant in Metropolis not exclusive stands solitary, to be improved again in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Beirut, Koweit and Jeddah. And until now Ducati Cafe that has been unfelled in this class that is placed in Leaders, Bangkok, and Snatch.
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Thursday, May 2, 2013

PIAGGIO HAS LAUNCHED BELLAGIO BIKE IN INDIA

The Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi, a fully owned subsidiary of legendary automaker Piaggio has launched the Bellagio bike in India at a starting price of Rs. 15.2 lakh. Moto Guzzi has stepped into the Indian two-wheeler market recently with its Greso 1200 8V in December 2012. The Bellagio is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, 935cc V-twin engine mated to a 6-speed transmission. This engine builds a healthy power output of 75bhp with a peak torque of 78Nm. The power goes to the rear wheel through a ‘compact reactive cardan shaft’ transmission. The bike weighs only 224 kg, which returns an impressive power to weight ratio. As it a touring bike it comes with a 19-litre fuel tank, which will allow for a good travel range.

Moto Guzzi has initiated the bookings for the Bellagio. Northwards Motors dealership, which is the first and only dealership of the brand in the country, is taking the booking for the bike. Initially, there is a waiting period of six weeks for delivery. 

Moto Guzzi officials told that response for the premium Italian brand has been satisfactory with the dealership registering few sales. The Bellagio will compete with the likes of Ducati Streetfighter and premium cruisers from Harley-Davidson.




Moto Guzzi Bellagio Engine and transmission:
 
Displacement: 935.60 ccm (57.09 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2, four-stroke
Power: 75bhp @ 7200rpm
Torque: 75Nm @ 6000rpm
Compression: 10.0:1
Bore x stroke: 95.0 x 66.0 mm
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel system: Injection
Fuel control: OHV
Cooling system: Air-cooled
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch: Dry mechanically operated twin plate
Exhaust system: 2 inti 1 into 2


Moto Guzzi Bellagio Chassis:

Frame type: Very rigid high tensile steel tubular twin cradle


Moto Guzzi Bellagio Suspension:

Front suspension: Marzocchi 45 mm adjustable front forks
Front suspension travel: 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear suspension: Single swingarm with progressive action and ndash
Rear suspension travel: 120 mm (4.7 inches)



Moto Guzzi Bellagio Tyres:

Front tyre dimensions: 120/70-ZR18
Rear tyre dimensions: 180/55-ZR17


Moto Guzzi Bellagio Brakes:

Front brakes: Double disc. Stainless steel discs, floating Brembo calipers with 2 parallel pistons.
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc. Fixed stainless steel disc, floating Brembo calipers with 2 parallel pistons.
Rear brakes diameter: 282 mm (11.1 inches)


Moto Guzzi Bellagio Dimensions:
 
Dry weight: 223.0 kg
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 238.0 kg
Power/weight ratio: 0.3363 HP/kg
Seat height: 760 mm (29.9 inches)
Overall height: 1,130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall length: 2,253 mm (88.7 inches)
Ground clearance: 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,560 mm (61.4 inches)
Fuel capacity: 19.00 litres




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