Suzuki GSX-R 600 k8

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The Suzuki GSX-R 600 k8











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Yamaha 2008 relases

Yamaha has unveiled the 2008 Yamaha R1 - and although the motorcycle has not been radically changed, it does come in a choice of three new colour schemes.



Yamaha has given the new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 a complete workover and despite the motorcycle looking pretty similar to the current Yamaha R6, it gets a new frame and swingarm, reworked 599cc engine, new slipper clutch, improved front brakes and more aerodynamic bodywork.






This is the all-new 2008 Yamaha YZF-R125 motorcycle which will go head to head with the top-selling Honda CBR125R. The Yamaha YZF-R125 uses an all-new liquid-cooled 124cc, four-valve, short-stroke single cylinder engine, which is claimed to be the most powerful 125cc four-stroke motorcycle available. It has a six-speed gearbox and fuel injection, and a Yamaha YZF-R6 style stubby exhaust with twin catalysts is fitted.





Yamaha’s iconic660 Tenere Paris-Daker replica motorcycle is making a return for 2008 with an all-new design.






The Yamaha 500cc-liquid cooled parallel twin scooter gets a new frame, a larger fuel tank, four-piston monoblock brake calipers from the Yamaha FZ6 motorcycle (fitted with ABS as standard), and a larger underseat storage area. The bodywork has also been restyled for a sharper look close to the 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycle.




This is Yamaha’s aggressive new drag-style XV1900 Raider custom cruiser, which will only be available in the USA.

The 2008 Honda Model lineup

Here are the world exclusive first picture of the 2008 Honda Fireblade. It's an official Honda picture, and we'll be updating this story with more details about the motorcycle as we get them.





In keeping with Honda’s two-year update cycle the CBR600RR motorcycle has been left untouched other than colour changes.







Honda has left the 2008 Honda VFR800 motorcycle unchanged, despite rumours it’s already-developed replacement was to due to be launched this month.

Honda revealed a tribute to former world champion Freddie Spencer in the form of a new limited-edition CB750.

The bike, which will only be sold in Japan, features paintwork derived from Spencer's AMA race bikes from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Only 300 will be made, with orders taken for just one month - after April 10 it will no longer be possible to buy one.

In Japan, the bike costs just £3500, so all 300 machines are likely to be snapped up by collectors over there, with little chance of any being exported.

Polaris press release follows:

In a highly anticipated world unveiling, Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII), today launched its new Victory Vision™ family of luxury touring motorcycles at the International Motorcycle Show in New York City. The new bikes, the Victory Vision Street™ and Victory Vision Tour,™ boast Victory’s own thunderous V-Twin engine, unmatched comfort and breakthrough styling - redefining what it means to be an American touring bike.

“We spent nearly six years researching and developing this bike, and more than 28,000 miles riding with customers and are confident that the Victory Vision will fulfill the dreams of people looking to tour on an American Luxury touring bike,” said Mark Blackwell, vice president of Victory Motorcycles and International Operations. “The Victory Vision is perhaps the most pure example of what riders have been asking for: a modern, American V-Twin touring bike.”

A powerful combination of style and comfort, the Victory Vision bikes have four inches of cushion in their seats, a relaxed, feet-forward riding position, the best aerodynamic wind protection and airflow management for all weather riding, ample storage space with modern American styling. The new bikes will be available to riders across the country beginning in fall 2007.

“This is a proud day for Polaris and Victory Motorcycles as we launch a family of motorcycles that 30 years from now people will look back and say, ‘Those bikes fundamentally changed the design of American motorcycles,” said Tom Tiller, CEO, Polaris Industries. “We launched Victory Motorcycles in 1998 with the belief that an American company could design and build the best motorcycles in the world – while not the biggest, we are confident based on feedback from our buyers Victory is the best.”

The Victory Vision comes in two flavors, Tour, with 6750 cubic inches of storage space and Street with 3370 cubic inches of capacity. Seat height is a low 26.5 inches and the seating position is relaxed with a lot of room to move around thanks to integrated floorboards.

Interesting is the lack of specifics on engine displacement, with some time left before it shows up on the showroom floor, it may be a decision that is not yet final.

Harley-Davidson XL1200N Nightster

Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles get a burst of adrenalin with the launch of the new XL 1200N Nightster. With a wicked combination of exceptional performance, unique design and a low seat height, the Nightster has a gritty, urban feel offering a sharp ride for the street. "The XL 1200N Nightster is a blacked-out street bike that continues a half century of Sportster tradition of innovative, fun and versatile motorcycles," said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Director of Motorcycle Product Development. "With loads of truly select features and components, the Nightster takes all the enhancements made to the Sportster family in recent years to an entirely different level."



Features

• Rubber-mounted 1200cc XL Evolution engine
• Medium Gray powder-coated engine with polished and black treatments
• Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads
• High-performance cams
• Smooth, quiet transmission
• Light clutch lever effort
• 25.3-inch solo seat height
• Low front and rear suspension
• Black front forks with gaiters
• Bullet hole rear belt guard and front fender clamps
• Black, low rise handlebar with brake and clutch levers, turn signals and air cleaner insert
• Side-mounted license plate holder (dealer-installed rear mount option)
• Brake and tail lights integrated with rear turn signals
• Black mid-mount foot controls
• Black-rimmed, Laced Steel wheels
• Chrome staggered shorty slash cut dual exhaust
• Silver Satin finish fuel cap, headlamp trim ring and oil dipstick cover
• Optional Smart Security System

Engine

Engine: Air-cooled, Evolution
Valve Train: Pushrod-operated,
overhead valves with hydraulic,
self-adjusting lifters;
two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke: 3.50 in. x 3.81 in.(88.90 mm x 96.77 mm)
Displacement: 73.20 cu. in. (1859.28 cc)
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner: Paper cartridge type Lubrication System: Dry-sump

The Motorbike of the year 2006

The prizes for "The Motorbike of the year 2006" have been given in Bologna, where the models of MV Agusta Group have been the absolute stars. The rewards have been awarded through the votes of the magazine's readers "Motosprint", together with the most prestigious magazines of all Europe:

• Motorrad (Germany),
• Toeff (Switzerland),
• Moto Journal (France),
• Motociclismo (Spain),
• Motociclismo (Portugal),
• Motor Revue (Hungary),
• Motocykl (Poland),
• Motocykl (Czech Republic)
• and Motor Revija (Croatia).

The models of MV Agusta Group have received the following prizes:

MV AGUSTA F4 1000 Senna for the category SPORTIVE (18,2% of votes)



MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 910S for the category NAKED (20,9% of votes)


CAGIVA MITO 125 for the category 125 (19,5% of votes).