dimanche 17 mars 2013

MotoGP 2012 – Dani Pedrosa Winner at Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain

The 18th series of the 2012 MotoGP World Championship held at Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, Spain is the final series, where Dani Pedrosa won the Valencia MotoGP. This success brought Pedrosa won seven victories in the 2012 season. While this season’s world champion, Jorge Lorenzo, failed to close the season with a sweet after a crash that could not finish.

Yamaha Factory Racing Rider Katsuyuki Nakasuga who appeared to replace Ben Spies successful finish in the second place with a gap +37.661 seconds behind Pedrosa. The success was not separated from the fall of Cal Crutchlow who had previously been in front Nakasuga. Casey Stoner finished third with a time difference of +1 mins 0.633 seconds behind Pedrosa. He will retire from MotoGP after this season ends and World champion Moto2 Marc Marquez who will replace Stoner in MotoGP next year.


Source: MotoGP.Com

2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King

Harley-Davidson has introduced 2013 Road King Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO), which will be limited only 3,650 units including 900 110th Anniversary Edition model and assembled at the Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations facility in York, Pa. The 2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King is powered by 1,802 cc Twin Cam 110 TM engine with 118 ft. lbs. of torque at 3750 rpm and equipped with 6-Speed Cruise Drive transmission.

The 2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King features a audio system with 200-watt amplifier and an interface module for an included 8GB Apple® iPod® controlled by buttons on the handlebar. The system drives two 5.25-inch speakers mounted in the fairing lowers and two 5×7-inch speakers located in the saddlebag lids.
The 2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King also includes Assist & Slip Clutch Pack, Detachable Vented Wind Splitter windshield, Low-profile chrome console holds a combination speedometer/tachometer with programmable back-light colors, Chrome billet muffler end caps with black spears, Chrome billet-style extended reach heel shifter, Chrome 1.25-inch-diameter, internally-wired handlebar, Solo seat and detachable passenger pillion and backrest with tuck-and-roll leather inserts and laser etched “Road King” panel, Mirror Chrome Agitator Custom wheels with matching Agitator floating front brake rotors and Slipstream Collection hand grips, rider floorboard inserts, shifter pegs, brake pedal pad and passenger footpegs.

The new Harley-Davidson CVO Road King110th Anniversary Edition also fitted with serialized 110th Anniversary cloisonné on the tank console insert, Midnight Pearl 110th Anniversary tank medallion, Black engine with Gloss Black covers, Midnight Pearl engine cover inserts, and exclusive paint scheme. The 2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Road King is offered with color options and MSRP: Burgundy Blaze with Hot Fusion graphics ($29,999), Crushed Sapphire with Cold Fusion graphics ($29,999) and Anniversary Diamond Dust/ Obsidian with Palladium graphics ($30,999).

Source: Harley-Davidson

2013 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S

The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has introduced Yamaha Road Star Silverado S for 2013 Model Year, which adds chrome accents and bathed in high quality paint and brilliant rich chrome. The 2013 Road Star Silverado S Touring bike come with MSRP Price at $15,890 (€12,470).

The 2013 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S is powered by 1,670cc, air-cooled, long-stroke, OHV, 8-valve, 48° V-twin engine with maximum Torque 13.9kg-m (100.5ft-lbs.) at 2,500rpm and has US MPG Fuel Consumption 36 mpg with fuel consumption ± 15kpl/43mpg(Imp). The 2013 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S is fitted with a chromed out front end including chrome forks, fork covers, fork clamp, switch housings, brake/clutch levers and stainless steel braided throttle and clutch cables.

The 2013 Yamaha Road Star Silverado S features Hard locking saddlebags, Color-matched locking hard sidebags look great and provide ample storage for traveling, full-length floorboards and a classic 3-piece headlight and a medium-size adjustable windshield.

Source: Yamaha

2013 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition

The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer has revealed new Z1000 Special Edition for european market, which is not a lot of significant changes and come with red/white/black color combination. The new color looks a little ‘brighter and sportier than the current “total black”, with the passenger seat and many details in red are reflected in circles and equipped with the polished aluminium wheel rims.
The 2013 Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition is powered by 1,043cc inline-four with DFI® produces massive power with an intoxicating howl and features includes highly rigid aluminium twin-tube frame, super-sport style brake system and also comes equipped with special raised badging, wrap-around tank pad and machined, colour-coded rims.
Source: Kawasaki

2013 BMW S1000RR HP4 Price


The German motorcycle manufacturer, BMW Motorrad has announced price and details of 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4 for U.S market that offers a choice between the Standard Package and the Premium Package. The 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4 come with starting price from $19,990 for base model up to $24,995 for premium package (A destination charge of $495 gets added to each bike sold in the U.S).

The 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4 engine specs though are unchanged with provides the full output of 193 bhp at 13,000rpm and 112Nm of torque at 9,750rpm. 2013 BMW HP4 sport bike features an electronic suspension control, launch control, adapted wheelie detection, shift assistant, revised seven-setting traction control, the titanium Akrapovic exhaust system. The new BMW HP4 will be available in multi-color finish of Racing Blue Metallic/Light White/Sapphire Black Metallic.


BMW HP4 – Base Model ($19,990):
- Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) semi-active suspension
- Launch control
- Akrapovic full titanium exhaust
- Seven-spoke forged aluminum wheels in gloss black
- Gear shift assistant
- Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with new 14-step adjustability
- Radial Brembo monobloc brake calipers
- Race ABS with new IDM calibration

BMW HP4 – Standard Package ($20,525):
- All base model items
- Pillion Rider Package that includes a rear seat and rear footrests to accommodate a rear pillion rider (priced at $285)
- Heated Grips

The Premium Package ($24,995):
- All base model items
- Competition Package (individually priced at $4,470):
- HP carbon engine spoiler
- HP carbon trim
- HP folding clutch and brake levers
- HP rider footrests – adjustable
- Forged aluminum wheels in Racing Blue Metallic
- Sponsor decal kit (not mounted)
- Pillion Rider Package (described above)
- Heated Grips
Optional extras: Heated grips ($250) & an anti-theft alarm ($395).

Source: BMW Motorrad

Smart eScooter




The German automaker Daimler has announced the production of new Smart eScooter that scheduled to arrive in the market in 2014. The production electric scooter will be marketed under Daimler’s smart brand, which was first unveiled in prototype form at the 2010 Paris Motor Show alongside a electric bicycle (the Smart eBike) and the electric version of the Smart ForTwo car.

The Smart eScooter rides on 13-inch tires and has interchangeable plastic body panels painted white with green accents. The new electric scooter come with a disc-shaped wheel hub motor in the rear wheel with an output of 4 kW (5.4 HP) and has a top speed of 45 km/h (28mph). It also equipped with speedometer, range indicator, a navigation system, antilock brakes and blind-spot assist.



Source: Daimler

2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Suzuki has introduced new V-Strom 650 ABS street-adventure bike, which offers new 645cc V-Twin engine with low-to-mid rpm performance, matched by enhanced fuel economy and environmental performance. The 2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS come with a new windscreen, heat- and wind-diverting designs and slim bodywork.

The new V-Strom 650 ABS also equipped with instrumentation that includes an analog tachometer and brightness-adjustable LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meter, gear position, coolant and ambient temperature, average fuel consumption, fuel gauge and clock. Switching between LCD readings can be done with the left handlebar switch. The 2013 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS is available with color options,Pearl Glacier White, Pearl Vigor Blue and Metallic Thunder Gray for Adventure version