After showing its V4 Concept model at the Intermot show in Germany in 2008, Honda has brought to market this radical new machine with its brand-new 2010 VFR1200F V-Four. Among its many innovative features and designs, the most exceptional is that it offers as an option the motorcycle industry’s first automatic dual-clutch transmission.
Honda’s Gold Wing is the standard for long-distance, open-road touring. With four different options packages, including premium audio, navigation, XM Radio (requires a subscription), and even an airbag, you can discover a Gold Wing that’s perfectly tailored for your next adventure.
Scheduled to head Honda Dealers in April, the new Fury is a classic—with its raked-out front end, minimalist chopper styling, and super-low seat from Japanese manufacturer. And the good news this chopper will come without the thirty-grand price tag.
BMW has new approach for its new ‘BMW Custom Concept’ bike by allowing its customers to be involved in the design of the bike. Customers has the option of choosing from different exhaust systems, seats, headlamp units and paint finish variations to create anything from a full-on chopper to a mean muscle bike.
Sanyo releases Eneloop Bike in Japan. This electric bike features self charging (Loop Charge Function) battery that offers 100km riding (automatic mode) with a 5.2V 5.7Ah. It also features two-wheel drive system and Power-up Mode with 1:2 assist ratio. Price: $1,460.
Motorcycle USA had an opportunity to try the new 2009 Star VMAX and shares its reviews for the rest of us. Coming with 5-Speed transmission, this bike powered by 1679cc V-Four Engine 16 Valves to produce 197 hp @ 9000 rpm and 122 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm.
Simply put, this is one of the finest-built motorcycles I’ve tested, period. It’s a shame that Star is only making a limited run of 2500 units because after these bikes hit the streets, they’ll leave showrooms faster than you can layout a 1/8 mile burnout… Okay, well maybe not that fast. Orders are being taken through Halloween ‘08 so beg, borrow, or do whatever you need to come up with the cash because unlike your ex-girlfriend’s diamond ring, this is one fiscal decision you won’t soon regret.
Available in three different colors includes Red, Black, and Silver, the new Ducati Monster 696 is designed for modern urban lifestyle in relaxed style with an aerodynamic single seat covers. As the successor of the previous Monster 695, the 696’s engine has higher power output and torque up to 9% and 11% respectively.
CHASSIS DETAILS
The chassis of the new Monster is made up of a new Hybrid Trellis frame with larger diameter tubes directly inspired by the 2007 World MotoGP title-winning Desmosedici GP7 machine. Attached to this is a rear aluminium sub-frame
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