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Friday, May 31, 2013
Honda S2000 Reviews and awards
The S2000 has received much praise from critics and motoring journalists and has received favourable reviews from such publications as Car and Driver, Car Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and Road & Track magazine. Among the features highlighted are the high output of the engine, the high redline, the balanced handling, and the smooth gearbox. User surveys have named the S2000 as a favorite for overall customer satisfaction.
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* The S2000 was on Car and Drivers Ten Best list for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004.
* The S2000 was the highest-ranked model in the J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study "Premium Sports Car" class for 2004, 2006, and 2008 and has consistently held one of the top three positions.
* The S2000 was ranked number #1 in the BBC Top Gear Survey in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
* The S2000 was ranked as "Best Affordable Sports Car" by U.S. News & World Report in 2008 and 2009
* The F20C engine won the International Engine of the Year award in the "1.8 to 2 litre" size category for five years from 2000 through 2004.
* The F20C was featured on Wards 10 Best Engines list for 2000 and 2001.
* The S2000 was on Edmunds Consumers Most Wanted for 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007.
* The S2000 was one of Jalopniks Best10 Cars Of The Decade.
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* The S2000 was on Car and Drivers Ten Best list for 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004.
* The S2000 was the highest-ranked model in the J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study "Premium Sports Car" class for 2004, 2006, and 2008 and has consistently held one of the top three positions.
* The S2000 was ranked number #1 in the BBC Top Gear Survey in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
* The S2000 was ranked as "Best Affordable Sports Car" by U.S. News & World Report in 2008 and 2009
* The F20C engine won the International Engine of the Year award in the "1.8 to 2 litre" size category for five years from 2000 through 2004.
* The F20C was featured on Wards 10 Best Engines list for 2000 and 2001.
* The S2000 was on Edmunds Consumers Most Wanted for 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007.
* The S2000 was one of Jalopniks Best10 Cars Of The Decade.
Friday, May 10, 2013
2013 Yamaha TMAX Specification and Images Photos
2013 Yamaha Tmax offers an interesting mix of elating exhibition, fantastic rider solace and huge advantage. tmax headlines impressive enlightened space compartment under the seat, an instrument board eye storing and super agreeable two individual seat. Offering an influential 530cc fuel infused, twin-barrel motor, 2013 tmax smear the line between bike and bike, 2013 Yamaha tmax is one strong, lively, eye getting maxi scooter.Tmax roadway skilled, in numerous regards a cruiser with the advantage of a go with outline. Is driving by way of city activity or hitting the open way, riding brilliant Discover why Europe has made the number one European tmax bike bargains. 2013 Yamaha TMAX tmaxs lightweight aluminum outline, 15 “wheels and straightforward to utilize CVT style” gas and go “transmission will make you smirk.
2013 Yamaha TMAX
2012 MotoGP schedule and Circuit Info
This is the MotoGP schedule for the 2012 , and will commence on 8 May in Qatar, and also the track circuit drawings information from various countries for the 2012 schedule I got from the MotoGP official website.
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- 08-04 Qatar - Losail
- 29-04 Spain - Jerez
- 06-05 Portugal - Estoril
- 20-05 France - Le Mans
- 03-06 Catalunya - Catalunya
- 17-06 Great Britain - Silverstone
- 30-06 Netherlands - Assen
- 08-07 Germany - Sachsenring
- 15-07 Italy - Mugello
- 29-07 United States - Laguna Seca
- 19-08 Indianapolis - Indianapolis
- 26-08 Czech Republic - Brno
- 16-09 San Marino - Misano
- 30-09 Aragón - Motorland
- 14-10 Japan - Motegi
- 21-10 Malaysia - Sepang
- 28-10 Australia - Phillip Island
- 11-11 Valencia - Valencia
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
3° Motorcycle Show will be between 06 and November 11
The 3° Motorcycle Exhibition which will be held between November 11 and 06 in Centro de Exposições Imigrantes in São Paulo, fills the empty space that lovers of the world of two wheels face between the edits of two wheels, which happens every two years.
Occupying an area of 40 thousand square meters, the Hall is much more than a trade show and product exposure. In addition to the 300 exhibitors, 200 marks several parallel attractions entertain you the public: test drives of Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha and X-Bikes, garage Bands "contests", photos and videos about bikes, "most beautiful" t-shirt, "prettiest girl", "best mechanic" Brazil, "bike more angry and more round," sweepstakes, giveaways, concerts, Free Style, Wheeling, scavenger hunts, among others.
An auction of several products, including a Harley-Davidson custom, a Chevrolet S-10 custom classic bikes and also other seized, will begin on October 20 over the internet, and will end on the last day of the Hall. Of the 200 exhibitors at least 60 are seeking Chinese representatives here. The expectation of Hertz that organizes the event, and has no less than 4,500 registered motorcycles clubs, is to receive around 100,000 visitors. The Lounge will be open to the public from November 07 day of 13 at 9:0 pm, and at the same time, every day in the morning, Defensive Driving courses take place free of charge, from 08 to 12:0.
The tickets will cost R $ 30.00, but those who buy it at one of the dealerships event partner will pay $ 20.00. Parking for motorcycles is 15.00. Details about the event can be viewed on the website of the Megacycle. At a time when sales of motorcycles fell 22.5% if one compares this August compared to August last year, a motivational, for consumers will be very welcome.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Rare German and UK motorcycles
There are some really rare bikes in this world which are quite unknown to non hardcore motorcycle enthusiasts. Not that it has some exemplary engineering or set the world on its foot, but these bikes are so rare that they immediately become collector’s item once it is discovered in garages and other dingy places. Motorcycle came into existence during the late 19th century and the early 20th century was the kind of trial and error period with more errors to say. These errors have now become collector’s item. I am trying to start a series where these rare motorcycles can be featured with a brief history of its company. Of course most of them were from Britain or Germany as they were the pioneers of motorcycles during the first half of the 20th century and maybe you won’t believe it, but in Germany during the 20s to say 50s, there were around 500 production houses which were into motorcycling.
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We all know about Adler as a car and motorcycle manufacturer, but they also were into bicycles and typewriters. The first half of the 20th century was dedicated to cars although Adler started out with motorcycles in 1902 which unluckily was very short lived. It was only after WW II, Adler refocused on motorcycles when 2 wheelers gained prominence as a cheap means of transport. Initially they started out with small 200cc engines. Their motorcycles were reputed to carry an excellent chassis and good suspensions which meant Adler bikes gave good riding comfort. The first 200cc engine was the M200 twin which was later refined and came out as the M250 Twin and it also became the best seller for Adler. It is said that brands like Yamaha and Ariel went into motorcycling after looking at the success bought by the M250. However after a decade and half, an electrical company by the name of Grundig bought Adler in 1958 and the motorcycle wing was shut down the same year. To its credit, Yamaha based their first twin cylinder motorcycle upon the Adler and also the company met reasonable success in endurance racing.
Maybe you do not remember the name, but I am definite you have seen this bike somewhere, in a forum or a website. And probably you have even heard about Mars Stella but couldn’t recognize one if you see it standing. Well, this is the Mars Stella 150cc two stroke single. If you have seen some of my recent posts related to Legend of The Motorcycle, look for the white motorcycle written MARS in the tank. In 1921, Mars built a behemoth of a bike, the White Mars which (at that time) had a 986cc twin engine (boxer) and a frame of pressed steel. The engine came from a Maybach boxer. As majestic as it is, this was not probably a practical bike anyway. 30 years later, a certain Mr. Rudi Albert designed this Mars Stella 150 which turned out to be a huge success. Mars had built the then futuristic White Mars in 1921 and it was ahuge and resounding success in Germany. The company used Fafnir and Zedel engines, while Fafnir was German, Zedel was Swiss and both companies sold their engines to many German companies during that time. With the World Wars and all, Germany had an unstable economy and Mars shut company in 1924.
NSU (Neckarsulm Stickmachen Union) was a relatively more well known company and it was active for more time compared to companies which were around during its time. The company started their business in 1873 with manufacturing and repairing knitting machines. With the new century, they experimented with motorized bicycles getting engines from Zedel just like Mars did as mentioned in the previous paragraph. But they soon making their own engines and usually companies launch themselves and refine their machines to race level so that they could gather more global attention. NSU just didn’t bother making the first step and so not surprisingly their first production class was race bikes. It worked for them and also the fact that at the very first time it participated at the Isle of Mann in 1907, 2 years after their first model was out, it finished a creditable 5th. Then came the first World War, but NSU was just waiting for the war to be over, NSU were back by 1922 and within a decade, NSU was one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in the world. Even the second WW was not enough to dampen their enthusiasm and in 1956, a streamlined 500cc NSU twin raced at an incredible 210 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats. But by the late 60s, NSU wanted to get into the car business as the market was again getting up, their rotary engine car flopped and VW bought the company putting an end to once very formidable motorcycle company.
Like most motorcycle companies, Victoria also started out being a bicycle manufacturing company in 1886. Just before 20th century was to arrive, they produced their first prototype motorcycle in 1899. Then they took 5 years in the new century to make that prototype into production house and even when they did, it has those oft mentioned Fafnir and Zedel engines. Even after WWI, they continued to outsource their engines from Fafnir, Zedel and then contacted BMW for a 493cc horizontally opposed fore and aft twin cylinder engine. At those times, even BMW were making just engines and later when BMW began building their own motorcycles, Victoria recruited former BMW designer Martin Stolle to further develop the engine. Two of their successful models were Aero, a 250cc 2 stroke engine and Bergmeister, a 350cc 4 stroke engine and both models were reinvented time and again. The Aero came just after WW II and was in heavy demand in the 50s. The Bergmeister was announced in 1951 but was not released until 1953 along with a new Aero model. The 350cc had a 35 degree V-Twin engine with a four speed transmission and a powerful driveline. The Bergmeister was very successful but margin was less as production cost was very high. And BMW along with DKW were coming on strong. In the early 60s, due to financial strain, Victoria merged with DKW.
Now, if like me, you belong to Generation X, you might recall our grandfathers riding bicycles by the name of Rayleigh and they would vouch for it for their smoothness and what not. I thought it was defunct, but hey! It is very much active still making bicycles (UK website, US website). It was only a few years back that I got to know that the same Rayleigh company used to make motorcycles. Of course by the name you know, it had to be British. They made their first motorcycle in 1899 and in 1903, the Raleighette was born, a belt-driven three-wheel motorcycle with the driver in the back and a wicker seat for the passenger between the two front wheels. It was not much of a success. In 1930, it launched an atypical motorcycle, a motorcycle fitted with a cabin for cargo and a hood for the driver and followed it up with some more varieties which hardly resembled a motorcyle. There was even a saloon variant. But their real machines which made news were there luxury bikes that they developed post WW I. A 698cc flat twin, which was later replaced by a 798cc 60 degree V-Twin engine. Unluckily both had very short production life. Raleigh also produced models with sv engines of 174 to 498cc, and ohv engines of 348cc and 498cc. It was again in 1958 Rayleigh launched a moped with a 50cc engine made by BSA and they revolutionized the moped concept and as such the company is called ‘Father of Mopeds.
Source of info and photos - Goodol Wikipedia, Cyber Motorcycle and stkone Flickr album . The Cyber Motorcycle website is truly one of the best sites to follow Vinatge and Classics. It literally has everything you can possibly dream of. I picked up a few images from stkone Flickr album. Man, you should see this album, it has captured almost all the vintage European bikes from various shows and events.
Jerry Ennis and his amazing TRIUMPH Trackmaster
It was a well spent one and a half year by Jerry Ennis of America to rebuild this Triumph Trackmaster. Ennis is a big time triumph fan and has 9 Triumps in his collection. At the Washington Vintage Motorcycle Show at Mount Vernon, this bike drew huge crowds and its not hard to guess why!The Trackmaster is basically a series which is modified for flat tracks and as such you will also find Norton Trackmaster, etc. The donor is a Triumph Trophy 650 and there were a few special Triumph Trophy in the late 60s which were special and were dubbed "TR6 650". This bike according to Kneeslider (the original source) was never raced. and the engine has been built to stock specs and equipped with an ARD magneto.
The bike is entirely customized barring the stock engine. The snowflake alloys on the wheels, the Ceriani headlight, Flander barsand Kelsey-Heyes calipers all compliment the bike in a pure harmony. The foot pegs fabricated from a handlebar, the stainless reverse megaphone and the alloy clamps were done by one Captain Dirt. The bike weighs a mere 170 kg.
The rear fender was cut down from an early Triumph. All in all, this is a superb product and great effort by a Triumph lover. hats off to Jerry ennis and his team who worked on this brilliant custom bike.
The rear fender was cut down from an early Triumph. All in all, this is a superb product and great effort by a Triumph lover. hats off to Jerry ennis and his team who worked on this brilliant custom bike.
Just for the record, the Triumph TR6 was a air cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a over head cam and capacity of 649 cc. the bore and stroke is 76 x 71.5 mm and the compression ratio is 8.6:1. It outputted around 42 bhp and had a top whack of 110mph. It was built between 1957 to 1972 and was built upon the TR5 500cc bike. Read more about it on an article by Roland Brown on Motorcycle Classics. I have added a few original pics of the TR6 below.
Above photo courtesy - Kneeslider
Friday, May 3, 2013
Release Date Review Specs and Price 2012 Honda CBR600RR
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New Honda cbr600RR 2012 chassis discipline with lighter materials and rely on the Honda cbr600RR form 2012 aero slashing that is much expedient. 2012 conglomerate with ABS Brake CBR600RR is plant victimised and is solace rattling obligatory in this new pattern. The engine cooling grouping liquidity 599CC merged with aero energising spatiality also distributes the weather that results from the modify when locomotion as an more chilling machine.
Dynamical cause of graphis pattern weighted so it looks more perfoliate but very fetching composed with new chassis forms presentation solon muscles CBR600RR. The Form is owned by CBR1000R in this gathering, but in the write new CBR600RR conventional improvements to shapes and a compounding of the daring expose CBR600R.
Commpression Ratio remains at 7.6: 1 transmission with close-ratio 6-speed will offset the new shape of 2012 CBR600RR. Front suspension owned 41mm inverted cartridge fork with HMAS ™ spring preload, rebound and compression damping-can disesuaiakan up to 4.7 inches travel. and the rear suspension uses units of Pro-Link HMAS ™ single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping-adjustable and up to 4.1 inches travel.
Induction is mounted is a Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40 mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors, feature control with digital transistorized computer fitted with a 3-dimensional mapping injectors.
Fuel tank capacity is not changed because the site is large enough for the interests of tour conclusion street or race track 3.0 gallons and reserve 1 gallon. MPG achieved is estimated at 41 mpg Hondas Fuel economy estimate are based on the EPA.
The colors Will be issued and held still undetermined Awaiting chasiss created a draft form. Possible colors are a product MainStay is Full of Dark Silver, Dark Silver / White, Black, Black / White.
The price offered for the New CBR600RR is waiting for the results of research for the basic material But as a reference price of chassis CBR600RR 2011 can be used. And, of course, plus about 20%-30% off the standard price.
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New Honda cbr600RR 2012 chassis discipline with lighter materials and rely on the Honda cbr600RR form 2012 aero slashing that is much expedient. 2012 conglomerate with ABS Brake CBR600RR is plant victimised and is solace rattling obligatory in this new pattern. The engine cooling grouping liquidity 599CC merged with aero energising spatiality also distributes the weather that results from the modify when locomotion as an more chilling machine.
Dynamical cause of graphis pattern weighted so it looks more perfoliate but very fetching composed with new chassis forms presentation solon muscles CBR600RR. The Form is owned by CBR1000R in this gathering, but in the write new CBR600RR conventional improvements to shapes and a compounding of the daring expose CBR600R.
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Commpression Ratio remains at 7.6: 1 transmission with close-ratio 6-speed will offset the new shape of 2012 CBR600RR. Front suspension owned 41mm inverted cartridge fork with HMAS ™ spring preload, rebound and compression damping-can disesuaiakan up to 4.7 inches travel. and the rear suspension uses units of Pro-Link HMAS ™ single shock with spring preload, rebound and compression damping-adjustable and up to 4.1 inches travel.
Induction is mounted is a Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) with 40 mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors, feature control with digital transistorized computer fitted with a 3-dimensional mapping injectors.
Fuel tank capacity is not changed because the site is large enough for the interests of tour conclusion street or race track 3.0 gallons and reserve 1 gallon. MPG achieved is estimated at 41 mpg Hondas Fuel economy estimate are based on the EPA.
The colors Will be issued and held still undetermined Awaiting chasiss created a draft form. Possible colors are a product MainStay is Full of Dark Silver, Dark Silver / White, Black, Black / White.
The price offered for the New CBR600RR is waiting for the results of research for the basic material But as a reference price of chassis CBR600RR 2011 can be used. And, of course, plus about 20%-30% off the standard price.
Hollywood Stars and their Bikes
A few Hollywood Stars are known for their penchant for motorcycles. Its difficult for them to go riding like us, none the less occasionally and often sniping out. Well, what they lack in privacy, they make up by buying exotics. Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and George Clooney are known to be bikers, well while Pitt and Clooney are more into riding, Tom like Jay Leno is more into collecting bikes. Here are some photos of Hollywood stars showing off their priced posessions. Also requesting if someone would have more photos or link so such a post, please send them over (my email is at the bottom of the page) so that I could add to these.
Added a few more below courtesy Double Oh Two
Tom Cruise on a Confederate Hellcat and on the Honda Rune (with wife Katie Holmes)
Keanu Reeves on a Norton Commander and a customized Harley Davidson
Ben Affeck on a Suzuki Gixxer and George Clooney on his customized Harley Davidson
Brad Pitt on his customized Harley Davidson and Ecosse Heretic
Jim Carrey on a Harley Davidson and Heidi Klum posing on a Harley CVO
Above 2 pics courtesy Double Oh Two. Thats Orlando Bloom and Eric Bana on DEUS customized bikes. Well, one is ofcourse the Monster, my guess on the second is a Speed Triple.
Correction - The bike Orlando Bloom is riding is not actually a Triumph Triple as I guessed, its a SR500. I recieved a mail from BIKE EXIF main man Chris Hunter where he mentioned that "Its a very heavily customized Yamaha SR500 rather than a Street Triple, and the first Deus bike to end up in the USA." For a detail on the bike, visit the DUES SR500 Street Tracker link provided by Chris. One more thing, if you havent subscribed to BIKE EXIF, you are REALLY missing something. Everyday you will recieve a mail with some very interesting finds and if you love to look at a bike and appreciate customized bikes, then BIKE EXIF is definitely for you. You will find a permanent link of BIKE EXIF in this blog (right side bottom) at BEST OF THE WEB.
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