Yamaha FZ 150

After the big news of the upcoming launch of the Yamaha YZF-R15, almost nothing else seems worth waiting for – and then you see the Yamaha FZ 150 cc motorcycle. You can see the official photo f the FZ 150 above - you know what I am talking about.

More than a decade back, I rode around on the streets f Mumbai, shit-scared, on a BMW F650 Funduro. The bike cost more than Rs 4 lakhs, and was an unqualified disaster when it came to sales. But it had a stance which reminded Mumbaikars of a stallion. Crowds gathered wherever I parked it.

The Yamaha FZ revealed for the first time at Auto Expo 2008 – they call it a prototype – reminded me of the F650 with its color scheme and upright stance. But the FZ looks more modern for sure. Yamaha says that the FZ 150 is just a prototype. Nobody in the motoring press believes them. Chances are, this 150 cc air-cooled motorcycle will make it into production towards the end of 2008.

You have basically the same engine as the YZF-R15 Yamaha on the Yamaha FZ 150, but this is more a road-and-track motorcycle than the YZF, which has racing pretensions even in the 150 cc guise.

Honda CBR 250 RR : The Fastest Motorcycle

Honda CBR 250 RR Specification :Here are the specs for the 250RR 99 model, there are a few blanks I would like to fill in, does anyone know them?Type 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHCCylinder arrangement Inline - 4 cylinderDisplacement 249 ccBore x Stroke 48.5 x 33.8 mmCompression Ratio 11.5:1Maximum power 40PS/ 14,500 rpmMaximum Torque 2.4kg-m @ 11,500 rpmStarting System ElectricLubrication SumpCarburation In-line slant x 4Transmission Type Constant mesh 6-speedGear Ratio 1st 2.733Gear Ratio 2nd 2.000Gear Ratio 3rd 1.590Gear Ratio 4th 1.333Gear Ratio 5th 1.153Gear Ratio 6th 1.035Ignition System DigitalFinal Transmission ChainChassis Overall Length 1975 mm Overall Width 675 mm Overall Height 1080 mm Seat Height 735 mmWheelbase 1345 mmMinimum Ground Clearance 130 mmDry Weight 158 kgFrame Type AluminiumFuel Tank Capacity 13 LFront Suspension 37 mm forkFront Shock Absorber Rear Suspension Front Wheel AluminiumFront Wheel Travel Rear Wheel AluminiumRear Wheel Travel Front Brake 275 mm diam - dual disc - dual piston callipersRear Brake 220 mm diam - single disc - single piston calliperFront tyre 110/70 R17Rear tyre 140/60 R17

I think CBR 250'RR CBR 250's are an excellent bike to start off with if your looking for a sports 4 stroke. Revving to 21000 rpm you can imagine that they are quite nippy, and will out accelerate most things on the road with 4 wheels, unless they got a turbo, then im sorry your screwed. Look Picture and specification above :

1971 Honda CB 350 Picture : The Classic Motorcyle

1971 Honda CB 350 Pictures

New BMW Sport Boxer Pictures

BMW Sport Boxer : image, photo, pictures. This is the first photo of the new BMW "Sport Boxer", which is a super-light,weight Superbike based on the new R1200S (wBW feature article) and which will be raced by BMW at the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans motorcycle race on April 21, 2007. Here's a translation of the German press release :

On April 21, 2007 the starting signal falls to the "24 Heures Moto", the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans Motorcycle Race in Le Mans, France. Everything will be as it was in the past. The last race was run with BMWs 50 years ago as a road race with a BMW motorcycle works team at the start.

BMW will use an R1200S for the Endurance World Championship race with the Sportboxer, due to the capacity limit of 1200cc for the motorcycle in the open class. The motorcycle will be ridden by BMW experienced professional racers. The team consists of Stéphane Mertens, Thomas Hinterreiter and Rico Penzkofer, as well as Marcus Barth as a spare racer.

In 2007 season, the team will be at four 24 hours races. Beside the "24 Heures Moto" in Le Mans, the team will race the 24 hour endurance race at Barcelona on July 7-8, Oschersleben on August 11-12 and Magny Cours (Bol d'Or) on September 15-16.

BAJAJ PULSAR 200 DTS-I Motor Pictures

BAJAJ PULSAR 200 DTS-I Motor Pictures

BMW HP2 Sport Boxer Pictures

BMW Announces Availability of the HP2 Sport in the U.S.A.May 9, 2008 - The BMW HP2 Sport has arrived at U.S. BMW motorcycle retailers. The same high-performance sport bike that Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott rode to fifth and sixth place finishes in last month's Daytona 200 is now available in limited supplies for serious motorcycle enthusiasts. The high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder Boxer -- customized to meet the requirements of the ambitious sport rider -- has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $25,375 (excluding taxes, license, options, and handling charge).

The sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever manufactured, the HP2 Sport features numerous exclusive details, previously restricted to racing, that were never before seen in series production vehicles. Technology such as the self-supporting and aerodynamically optimized fairings made completely of carbon fiber, the quick shifter, a dashboard similar to that used in the MotoGP, the forged aluminum wheels and brakes with radially bolted calipers make the HP2 unmistakably athletic on both country roads or the racing circuit.

The most striking difference between the BMW HP2 Sport from the earlier endurance racing Boxer is the brand new cylinder heads: each of the double overhead camshafts (DOHC) uses a drag lever to actuate the valves that are larger than those on the BMW R 1200 S.

Further modifications, such as the flow-optimized intake and outlet, new forged pistons and adapted connecting rod, help the engine to achieve the necessary higher output compared to the basic engine. A new stainless steel exhaust system is placed below the engine for the first time, keeping the lower area of the motorcycle extremely slim for greater freedom of movement for a "hanging off" riding position.

Although designed for racing prowess, the BMW HP2 Sport does not forego the safety benefits of ABS. A sophisticated anti-blocking system, specially adapted to the HP2 Sport, is available as an option and is configured so that it can be deactivated for the racetrack.

Following the BMW Motorrad Motorsport design, the HP2 Sport features white lacquering on the windshield, rear, mudguard and side cover. The engine spoiler carries the two-tone "HP2" lettering; and the lattice frame and wheels are lacquered in the BMW Motorrad color of Motorsport Blue.

BMW Announces Pricing for the HP2 SportFebruary 9, 2008 - Boxer fans, reach for your checkbooks! The BMW HP2 Sport, arriving soon at US BMW motorcycle retailers, will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $25,375 (excluding taxes, license, options, and handling charge) and a destination charge of $495.

The high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder Boxer is the third motorcycle in the HP model range customized to meet the requirements of the ambitious sport rider.

The sportiest, most powerful and lightest Boxer ever manufactured, the HP2 Sport follows in the footsteps of the BMW HP2 Enduro and the HP2 Megamoto. It features numerous exclusive details, previously restricted to racing, that were never before seen in series production BMWs......Read full at www.webbikeworld.com

Ducati ST4S ABS : Ducati Sport Touring

The ST4S bristles with our best race-derived components combined with all-day riding comfort. The awesome Superbike 996 cc Desmoquattro engine ensures maximum power.The Ducati ST4S ABS bristles with our best race-derived components combined with all-day riding comfort. Start with the awesome Ducati Superbike 996 cc Desmoquattro engine, liquid-cooling, computer-controlled fuel-injection, 11,5:1 compression, 50 mm throttle bodies and a six-speed transmission. Include the latest Showa forks, exclusive Öhlins rear shock and CAN line electronics. The result is a ducati motorbike that excels on the street and the racetrack.

The Ducati ST4S ABS offers fully-adjustable Showa upside-down 43 mm forks with TiN treatment, as seen on the most exotic race bikes, lowering suspension friction to ensure accurate and responsive action.And for quick "situation tuning", the Öhlins rear shock features a remote spring pre-load adjustment system that allows you to easily adapt the rear spring to load weight. So whether riding solo or two-up with saddlebags full or empty, you are promised a smooth ride.

The new, evolved ABS system is the jewel in the crown of this ducati model. At the core of the Ducati ABS system is an advanced electronic processor that senses wheel slip and assists in preventing tire lock-up in emergency and low traction situations. The Ducati ABS system has been tuned for more aggressive riding to compliment the performance capabilities of the Sport Touring ST4S. The system can be switched-off when the rider elects to explore the performance of non-ABS braking.