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August 23, 2010

More info emerges about the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R

The 2011 ZX-10R will make its debut this October, but the guys at theJapanese manifacturer continue to leak details over the Internet. The BMW S1000 RR made a spectacular entry into the supersport class last year, but the Japanese manufacturers don’t like the idea that the Bavarians steal their customers, so Kawasaki is going to strike back with a strongly revised ZX-10R for 2011. Read the full article »


August 23, 2010

KTM 125 streetbike teaser video

Tha Austrian company is hard work on its new 125cc streetbike, which still needs a name. This model will be the first of the manufacturer’s new range of 125 to 300cc entry level street bikes. The 125cc motorcycle is aimed at learner riders, whose safety is of special concern for ACEM (The motorcycle Industry in Europe). Read the full article »


August 19, 2010

Suzuki launches V-Strom 650 Xpedition

Suzuki’s popular V-Strom 650 range sees the arrival of a new flagship model this month, with the introduction of the V-Strom 650 Xpedition. The new model is based on the V-Strom 650 ABS-equipped model, but the adventurer got a lot of additions. The Xpedition will compete with the BMW F800 GS in the middleweight adventure touring segment. Read the full article »


August 13, 2010

Husqvarna updated the WR250 and WR300 offroad bikes for 2011

The swedish company introduced the 2011 WR250 and WR300 enduro machines. The two models got only one important update on a technical level, the rest of the changes is aesthetic. These are two absolutely identical enduro all points of view, measures and equipment chassis, brakes and sizes. Read the full article »


August 13, 2010

The Sultan of Qatar has a new toy – the MV Agusta F4 Libeccio

Alka Design has created two special versions for the MV Agusta F4, both inspired by the world of supercars. The first one, dubbed the Libeccio is a studie inspired by the Pagani Zonda One, a one-of supercar made for Ana Al-Thani, the Sultan of Qatar. The Libeccio has - just as the Zonda - a body completely made out of carbon fiber. As far as we know, Alka didn' touch the engine, the inline-four produces still 186hp at 12,900rpm. Read the full article »


August 11, 2010

Zaeta 530: new production street tracker from Italy

Graziano Rossi isn't a well known person, but if I tell you that his son's name is Valentino, does it ring a bell, doesn't it? The father of the nine-time MotoGP world champion has just started a new motorcycle company, which had a prototype called the "Ouroboros Zaeta" last year. That bike has officially been homologated last week and will be distributed in Italy for a price tag of €13,500. Read the full article »


August 10, 2010

Leaked documents confirm the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

Rumours have swirled since the introduction of Aprilia's 750cc Dorsoduro back in 2007, that the company plans a larger 1200cc version. It was four almost years ago but we finally got the confirmation of the stronger version, even if in a funny way. The news comes from Aprilia itself in a form of mistakenly posted service manual for the upcoming bike. Read the full article »


August 10, 2010

Suzuki GSX-R 1000 and Bandit 1250S go to India

Suzuki finally decided to bring its highly awaited sportbikes to the Indian market - the GSX-R1000 and the Bandit 1250S. The two models have been succesfully reining supreme in the international market for long were desperately sought in India. Both bikes are known for their powerful engines and futuristic styling. Read the full article »


August 10, 2010

Kawasaki debuts 2011 ER-4n naked bike

Kawasaki has launched the new 2011 ER-4n, a stylish naked-sport bike in Japan. There are several types of motorcycle licenses in the Asian country, and the "ordinary" license is valid up to 400cc engine displacement. In response to such market demand, Kawasaki started the sale of the brand new ER-4n, a naked bike based on the 2011 Ninja 400R. Read the full article »


August 9, 2010

Futuristic 2WD Ostoure Naked Concept

The Ostoure is a naked motorcycle concept sprung from the mind of Persian designer Mohammad Reza Shojaie. Ostoure (standing „Legend” in Persian) utilizes delicate, futuristic but muscular design and futuristic technology. The motorcycle is 2WD, which is not the first in this type, but it is one of the most applicable, steering is like what the pilot experience in the plane. Read the full article »