SR-Bikes

Yamaha XVS 1300 Cruiser Motorbike

2009-07-26T18:49:00.003-07:00

A couple of the Yamaha XVS1300 from yesterday, I like to think of it as an automotive work of art that no picture can ever do justice to. Not sure if we got the location right looking back, perhaps an abandoned warehouse would have been better, giving a more gritty feel. Same setup as the previous post with the same problems of no light stands! I'll have to get some moving shots soon, could be a little tricky as I might have to ride backwards as a pillion passenger snapping as I go!

Yamaha XVS 1300 Cruiser Motorbike

2009-07-26T18:49:00.001-07:00

2006 Suzuki GSXR 600: Faster Than a Bat Out of Hell

2009-07-26T18:46:00.004-07:00

Currently up for auction is this ultra-fast 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600. This sports bike is in excellent condition and has a 6 speed, in-line four engine, liquid CO compression, wet clutch, and a total weight of 354 lbs. A deposit of $500 will be required by the winning bidder. As of right now the current online bid is at $2,490 with only 24 hours remaining. Click here now if you'd like to learn more about this fantastic deals and others just like it.

Want to Turn Heads On the Road? Do It With This Suzuki GSXR 750!

2009-07-26T18:46:00.003-07:00

Looking to make a statement on the road? Then do it with this stylish like-new 2006 Suzuki GSXR 750 in red and black. With only 8,301 miles, this motorcycle features a 4 stroke, 6 speed, 750 CC engine and is in excellent condition. The bid as of right now is $2,900 with only 2 days, 2 hours and 42 minutes left to bid.

Want to Turn Heads On the Road? Do It With This Suzuki GSXR 750!

2009-07-26T18:46:00.001-07:00

2007 Suzuki Hayabusa: Taking Speed to the Next Level

2009-07-26T18:44:00.000-07:00

Take a look at this stunning 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle in black now up for online auction. It has a 4 stroke, 6 speed engine, and weighs 478lbs (dry weight.) Best part is it only has 1,089 miles! Save a fortune by bidding on this auction today. The price as of right now is just $3,600 with 10 days and 17 hours left to bid.

Suzuki GSX-R1000: Yeah, It's Fast...

2009-07-26T18:43:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle is now up auction with just 5 days left to bid! VIN# JS1GT76A162116216. It starts, runs, and drives flawlessly with its 999cc 4 cylinder/4 stroke engine and Yoshimura exhaust. There's even a cool custom graphic on windshield. Anyone looking to get a new bike just has to check this auction out. The current bid is $6,050, register now to begin finding motorcycle deals like this at government auctions!

Watch Out for Road Rash With this Speedy Suzuki 400

2009-07-26T18:42:00.000-07:00

This 2000 Suzuki 400 motorcycle is now up for bid and awaiting your online bid. It has 1 cylinder, is in very good condition, and only has 1,026 miles! VIN#: JS1SK43A8Y2100601. Although the bike itself is in very good condition, it does need a new battery so it will need to be hauled off by the highest bidder upon winning the auction. The last bid placed was at $2,035 and this

Suzuki Bandit 1250 Streetfighter

2009-07-26T18:41:00.000-07:00

I was out on the bike with a friend today and we decided to stop get a few shots of his new bike. It's a 1250 Suzuki Bandit for any bike buffs out there, a special edition I'm also informed. We pretty much lit the bike with 2 speedlights on full tilt and I also had a polariser on, this was more to try and reduce the ambient exposure so I could fire at under 1/200 without stopping the aperture down too much. Unfortunately I didn't take any light stands or modifiers so it was a bit pot luck with the lighting but I think we managed, it although I had to put my VAL (voice activated light stand) ie, my mate, to good use. I processed them in Lightroom and Photoshop with a bit of dodging and burning to bring out the clouds a little.

New Bike: Suzuki Belang R150

2009-07-26T18:40:00.000-07:00

Suzuki Belang R150

Suzuki Malaysia has just recently launched a new bike named Belang R150. This bike has almost the same spec as Suzuki Raider R150 in Indonesia and Philippines.
Suzuki Belang R150 has a very good spec in its sleeves. It is equipped with rear and front disc brake, 6-speed transmission, digital speedometer, monoshock rear suspension and also electric starter!
With 150cc planted to a small underbone body like Honda Hurricane/Nova, this bike have a high power to weight ratio. This make acceleration much better and also much improved braking. Most importantly here in Malaysia, it will make riding in traffic jam so much easy when we can easily navigate the bike through the narrow space on the road.
Price is RM7570.

Yeah, It's Fast...

2009-07-26T18:39:00.000-07:00

Time to hit the road with this beautiful 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 sports bike. This motorcycle comes in blue/white. VIN:JS1GN7DA262115069. There are a couple of nicks on this bike but all in all its in great condition with low miles. The bid is at $3,800 and this auction will be on 11/03. To register with us now simply

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Too Fast, Too Furious

2009-07-26T18:27:00.000-07:00

Wow -- This motorcycle sure is a beauty! It's a 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 with only 2862 miles! Here are the bike's specs: dual disk brakes, liquid-cooled fuel injected 6 speed inline 4 stroke engine (now that's a mouthful), 4.76 gallon fuel tank, and a Lazor hotcam carbon fiber exhaust. Current bid is $4,000 with almost 2 weeks remaining.

GovernmentAuctions.org, rather than directly offering items mentioned here for sale or auction, provides a huge database of information about government auctions and foreclosures.

New Trendy Helmets From Aita

2009-07-26T18:26:00.000-07:00

The Aita network of stores has added new helmets for autumn-winter 2007-2008 period. The new models look trendy and cool, and ofcourse, work well towards safety, the first priority for helmets.

This new collection features 25 new designs for helmets, all upto the safety norms of the European Union. There is an ample range of colors and weaves, should you decide to personalize your helmet. Interiors of these helmets are made of fiber and are extractable for cleaning/dusting.

Aprilia RSV4 'RACE MACHINE'

2009-07-26T18:25:00.002-07:00

Aprilia is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to small-bore 125 and 250cc road-racers, as well as in the 450cc off-road and supermoto categories. These successes have led the Italian company to branch out further, this time into the hotly-contested Superbike World Championship. The machine it will be doing battle with is the RSV 4, a brand new design using a brand new engine. That engine is very different from the normal inline four-cylinder Japanese models against which Aprilia will compete, as it uses a V4 design with the cylinders canted 65 degrees apart. The one-liter engine produces "well over 200 HP" in race trim, and a street-tuned version should for forthcoming. It probably goes without saying that we are anxiously awaiting the start of the 2009 season to see how well a small manufacturer like Aprilia can compete against the big factory teams of the Japanese manufacturers. Even more important to us, though, is how well the street version will compete against the other liter bikes already for sale.

Honda RC-51Review

2009-07-26T18:25:00.001-07:00

The RC51 (SP-1 in Europe) and I nearly didn’t get off to a start at all. After filling in all the forms, and signing my life away at the Honda Press garage in LA, I got on, fired up the big V-twin and moved off (ever so slowly). It was a good job I did, as the floor of the facility is gray non-stick paint (that allows the bike to be easily wheeled around) but has the same effect on fresh tires (which is what I was on) as a mild oil slick. The bike weaved and waved all over the place and I very nearly ended up in the front door post. Ouch! That would have been the most uncomfortable 2.5 mph fall ever. Fortunately the Honda and I made it out of the garage and off we went to the nearest empty car park so that I could light up the rear tire and burn off some of that mildew.

I’ll be honest- I had approached the bike with some trepidation. The last Honda V-Twin I had rode was the Firestorm - VTR in London. I expected much and was sorely disappointed by the package. The new race/road machine promised much and had already received praise in the press and at the pub. The engine was over 90% new with aluminum/ceramic cylinders, a redesigned crankshaft with a central oil galley feeding the big ends, allowing a more efficient lower pressure oil pump and weight reduction. The PGM-F1 injection system has large 54mm throttle bodies with two injectors each with a four-jet nozzle. An electronically operated flap closes off the ram-air at low revs for better low and mid-range urge - a system that in LA traffic worked beautifully. In fact compared to the 929, the RC51 proved a much more willing and enjoyable companion when off the racetrack and on the “real world” highway. The inverted forks and responsive steering combined with the torquey V-twin allowing easy slow speed maneuvers. Once I was clear of the traffic, the open roads gave me chance to open up the throttle bodies, activate the ram -air, and let the red devil work in hills. With racing in mind Honda clearly spent a large amount of time stripping down the competition, IE the Ducati 996 SPS and Aprilia RSV-R. The resulting chassis development has been an incredible success both on the racetracks of the world and on the streets.

The aluminum frame features a hollow headstock to allow straight access for the ram-air inlet in the nose. You won’t find a pivot-less frame here either; Honda reckoned it wasn’t up to the pressures of racing. Instead you get a conventional, triple box-section, twin-spar job with a swingarm spindle. For the rear shock, the engineers have fitted a beefed up cast ally cross member under the swing arm pivot to reinforce the frame. With all this you get fully adjustable front and rear shocks with 130mm and 120mm of travel respectively.

Superbike Preview

2009-07-26T18:23:00.001-07:00

This is a short preview of the 2006 AMA Superbike DVD. Looks some pretty good AMA road racing action.

BMW F 800 GS

2009-07-26T18:22:00.000-07:00

The heavily rumored and long-awaited F 800 GS is a new Adventure Touring or Enduro model in the BMW Motorrad lineup. BMW is presenting the motorcycle as "a worthy successor to the totally successful F 650 GS with its single-cylinder engine". In typical BMW fashion, the bike is completely ready to go and can be outfitted with a huge number of accessories, which are described below.

The new bike is claimed to be off-road capable, with its sturdy appearance reminiscent of the very popular BMW R 1200 GS and its features like long spring travel, which should indicate what it can do off-road. The signals the bike gives off are clear yet diverse: fun to ride on the street and stamina on journeys even when the destination can only be reached by gravel tracks.

BMW claims a high level of stability combined with playful handling are features for the new F 800 GS, along with a strong chassis and impressive engine performance for maximum riding enjoyment.

The inline two-cylinder engine comes from the well-known F 800 model series, but beyond this, the F 800 GS has been completely redesigned. A completely new frame and new wheel suspension with new spring-shock absorber elements are used, for example, which, BMW claims, "will surpass the expectations of even the most demanding Enduro riders."

Kawasaki ZX-6R (2000-2002)

2009-07-26T18:21:00.000-07:00

Kawasaki’s new-for-2000 ZX-6R got a new swingarm, a revised rear shock and engine internals and a facelift – not good enough to compete with Yamaha’s stunning R6 on the track nor Honda’s new ally-framed CBR600 on the road. In 2002 it got a beefier 636cc motor, which made it a much improved road tool.

The carb-fed, 16v four cylinder motor still sounds mega, with the gruff airbox roar that makes caning these Kawasakis so addictive. It’s fast, too, ripping to over 160mph out of the box. But the icing on the cake is its flexibility – it’s hard to believe it’s packing just 599cc. The gearbox should behave itself – if it’s less than slick and positive try another bike. In 2002 essentially the same bike was released with a 636cc motor bringing even more road-friendly performance.

Thankfully Kawasaki introduced suspension grease nipples on the J-series ZX-6Rs, so the shock has a better chance of retaining some of its performance than previous efforts. The revised geometry makes for improved cornering and the machine feels considerably lighter than before.

Sexy Bikes Babes

2009-07-26T18:19:00.000-07:00

Butt Bikini Girls on Bikes

Ducati 1098

2009-07-26T18:18:00.000-07:00

Ducati’s new 1098 has been one of the most talked about bikes this year. It’s the world’s most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle with the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any sports bike and I couldn’t wait to ride it. Not only does the beautiful 1098 take giant steps away from the controversial styling of the current 999, it’s expected to snatch the superbike bike crown away from the competition with real conviction. I’d been excited for week.

Well, I have to report that the press launch left me breathless; sadly it also left the Ducati gasping for air. Some numpty decided Kyalami in South Africa would be a good location to let the world’s press ride the new bike. It’s a stunning track – sadly, it’s also 1,800m above sea level, which means the air is thinner, which means less oxygen, which means less power. How such a significant factor could’ve been overlooked is anyone’s guess, but up here the Testastretta Evoluzione V-twin engine loses 20bhp and suddenly Ducati’s ‘super-powerful’ 1098 can’t offer any more power than a 999 at sea level.

And so the suspense lingers on. There’s no question in my mind that the 1098 will eventually prove to be a very serious contender as the best superbike in 2007. And in truth, even in Kyalami, the bike has more than enough power for most bikers but nevertheless, it was stifled and didn’t feel anywhere near as brutal or raw as I’d hoped and expected, despite pulling strongly to the 10,700rpm red line. As well as the standard 1098, I also had the opportunity to ride the plusher S model.

Aprilia Falco SL 1000

2009-07-26T18:17:00.002-07:00

Launched two years after Aprilia’s RSV Mille, the Falco used the same 60º V-twin engine used in the RSV range. Since not every rider wishes to ride a committed sports machine like the RSV Mille, the Falco offers a more relaxed sports-touring ride. Its 998cc engine has a lower stat of tune, producing 9kW (12bhp) less than the RSV Mille. But despite the lower power output and relaxed riding position, the Falco’s chassis is a highly specified as the RSV. Showa upside-down forks and a Schas rear shock are both fully adjustable, and the Brembo brakes are rave-spec items. In some ways, the Falco has rather fallen between the two stools of the firm’s RSV and Futura. The RSV is more suitable for track work, while the Futura is a better tourer.

About SL 1000 Falco:

Top speed: 256km/h (160mph)

Engine type: 998cc I/c 60º V-twin, eight-valve, DOHC

Maximum power: 88kW (118bhp) @ 9250rpm

Frame type: twin spar aluminium/magnesium alloy

Tyre size: front 120/70 17, rear 180/55 17

Final drive: chain

Gearbox: 6 speed

Weight: 190kg (418lb)

Moto Guzzi Norge 850

2009-07-26T18:17:00.001-07:00

Moto Guzzi has released some limited information on the new Norge 850 touring bike. The motorcycle is very similar to the new Norge 1200 in many ways.

The "Norge" name for both the Norge 1200 and the Norge 850 is in honor of a 4000 mile test ride from Mandello del Lario to Lapland in northern Norway that Moto Guzzi undertook with their first shaft drive swingarm design. This was a monumental enterprise, considering the disastrous condition of European roads at that time.

But in four weeks, the destination was reached. The elastic frame of the early Moto Guzzi motorcycle with rear suspension was so successful that it was introduced in production machines and the G.T. was named "Norge" in memory of that unprecedented feat. This is why Moto Guzzi decided to name the first "Gran Turismo" of the new era the "Norge".

The Norge 850 has the same "elegant and dynamic" design of the 1200 version, with excellent ergonomics and comfort and short wheelbase to make it competitive even in the traffic. Moto Guzzi says that both the Norge 850 and the Norge 1200 are "dynamic and responsive ... a modern Gran Turismo which makes flexibility its main strong point as it crosses city centers and boundless distances with the same ease".

If more information becomes available, we'll post it here; in the meantime, enjoy these photos of the new Moto Guzzi Norge 850.

Suzuki Hayabusa Burnout

2009-07-26T18:16:00.000-07:00

Having fun....

Suzuki B-King

2009-07-26T18:15:00.001-07:00

Suzuki’s new concept bike B-King looks like it could leave every other bike way behind at the traffic lights. And I’m pretty sure it could do that, too. Imagine Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa with a super charger - that’s exactly what B-King engine is. There’s no exact engine data available but we know that Hayabusa gives 175 bhp and a super charger could easily add 50% more power. 240 bhp has mentioned. Holy cow!!! That’s about twice as much as what the GSX1400 engine delivers.

GSX1400 has the same tire dimensions as Hayabusa. 120 at the front, 190 at the rear. B-King uses 150 and 240 tires! They must have created a new tire model just for B-King…

Materials like carbon fiber, stainless steel, aluminum and leather were used building this awesome superbike. An advanced computer system is integrated to the bike. There are self-diagnosis systems, advanced telemetry, which can use a mobile phone for remote maintenance, setup options, and even a GPS-based weather warning system, in case you are heading for a rained out area, and much more. The engineers at Suzuki are supposed to design a helmet with a GPS navigation system using the visor as a display.

Twin-Trax: Harley Powered Dragster For The Street?

2009-07-26T18:14:00.000-07:00

And now, from Germany, we have the TwinTrax. Two Harley-Davidson engines in a stretched chassis, belt drive, WP suspension components, dragster-like seating position and a dry weight of around 400 kilos. No word on performance (the official website does not offer any details) and we would rather have an XR1200 anyway, thanks very much.

We found the TwinTrax on Oliepeil.

Ducati Hypermotard 110 Tidings

2009-07-26T18:12:00.000-07:00

The supermoto sector was a ‘supernatural’ one for Ducati to enter until recently. Ducati has neither significant off-road heritage nor engines suitable for dirt bikes, but in the last few years supermotos have become both more powerful and hardnosed, moving the class towards Ducati to the point where the hardware and its sports bike heritage began to rhyme.

Designed by Pierre Terblanche, a concept version was shown in Milan 2005 and in response to an eager public; the Hypermotard is now a production reality. Worth mentioning is the fact that it wasn’t just the public which went bizarre, even the experts thought likewise as it bagged the ‘Best of Show’ at the same event.

It went into production and is now a bike which ‘thrills’ you with its solid credentials. It uses Ducati’s outstanding 1,100cc air-cooled motor. A theme is carried on in the chassis which in total gives the bike a 17 kg advantage. The 90-degree V-trim power unit’s design is pure Ducati right through, as are the tubular steel trellis frame, a single-sided swingarm and high specification running gear.

Amazing Bikes

2009-07-26T18:11:00.000-07:00

2008 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa

2009-07-26T18:10:00.002-07:00

The Suzuki GSX 1300R, also known as the Hayabusa, is a hypersport motorcycle introduced in 1999. The name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed, and perhaps a joke at the expense of the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird which was the fastest production motorcycle prior to the Hayabusa. The Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common blackbird. Its extreme performance capability has also dubbed the bike as a “high abuser” of legal speed limits.

Afterwards, certain bikes were out to dare the Hayabusa top speed for a production motorcycle, including the BMW K1200S, the Kawasaki ZX-12R and the new ZX-14. And now Suzuki has decided for the 2008 model that they’ll not only revamp the super-bike, but will boost the size of the engine from 1299cc to 1340cc.

The compression power increases from 11.5:1 to 12.5:1. The 41cc increase in displacement stems from a 2mm increase in stroke giving each tube of the Inline-four a final spec of 81mm x 65mm (bore/stroke). Inside, there’s a new three-ring aluminum alloy forged slipper piston. The motor also gets a new set of titanium valves for intake and exhaust. The sizes haven’t changed, but the alternative metal has reduced the weight.

BMW HP2 Megamoto

2009-07-26T18:10:00.001-07:00

The second product from BMW Motorrad’s ‘High Performance’ line has hit the showrooms this month in the UK - the BMW HP2 Megamoto. It is designed a street-legal twin-cylinder Supermoto, powered by a tuned version of BMW’s iconic Boxer-twin engine, pumping out an impressive 113hp with 115Nm of torque.

The use of lightweight materials such as carbon fibre gives the BMW HP2 Megamoto a weight of just 179kg, giving the bike an impressive power to weight ratio. A fully adjustable, top of the range Öhlins shock absorber ensures consistently stable rear-end feedback, whilst accurate steering is achieved with sturdy, upside-down 45mm Marzocchi front forks, and what holds it all together is a hand-built trellis frame chassis.

Tony Jakeman, BMW Motorrad’s Marketing Manager said, “The Megamoto has been designed and built for those riders who strive to be different and want a top-end, high-quality motorcycle that has class leading performance, that is fast, fun and innovative. The bike typifies BMW Motorrad’s brand shift to producing an ever more diverse range of premium performance motorcycles that appeal to connoisseur riders.”

Batmans New Motorcycle Actually Rides For Real

2009-07-26T18:09:00.000-07:00

I’m sure you’ve seen the photos of the new Batpod for the upcoming Batman movie, Dark Knight. But did you know that the beast actually rides for real.

There’s an interview in L.A.Times with Jean-Pierre Goy, the stunt rider who’s spent the last few months jumping Batman’s newest batbike at some top-secret location in England to prep for the movie.

Apparently you steer it by shifting your body weight or something like that, since there are no actual handlebars. The scoot is equipped with two “top secret” engines placed in each of the massive 508 millimeters wide wheels.

I think it’s awesome that it actually rides instead of just being a stage prop or post production CG. Judging from the interview, they don’t intend to go lightly about it either. They’ve build 6 identical Batpods in case they crash one on the shoot.

Harley Davidson Integrates Antilock Brakes

2009-07-26T18:07:00.000-07:00

You don’t doubt a Harleys’ caliber be it in any aspect. Someone said safety, my answer would be nothing courteous than ‘Damn you’, you still be on the offensive dubbing the Harley brakes as risky, although they surely aren’t, I would say the new ABS will rout you.

You wonder ABS! The makers of classic American motorcycles are all set to roll their antilock brakes system as an option on ten new 2008 models. The proclamation, along with unveiling of the three new models, concurred with the motorcycle maker’s annual dealer meeting, held this year in Nashville, Tennessee.

It began when the Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker launched an antilock braking system on two Swat cruiser bikes in 2005. It will be for the first time, the average costumers can outfit a ride with the system common in many cars.