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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
2008 BMW HP2 Sport Technology
Here's a peek at the "gear shift
If you intend to race this bike, you'll most likely make the wise move of using a reverse shift pattern, and for just such an application BMW offers (at an additional charge of course), a "suitable replacement pressure sensor" to adapt the quick-shifter to a GP-style race pattern. The forged-aluminum footpegs are adjustable.
A quick scan of the chassis shows fully-adjustable Öhlins shocks keeping the rear Paralever and front Telelever in check. What isn't quite as obvious at first glance is just how minimal the frame is. It's really nothing more than a small collection of tubular steel to hang the engine from and to provide a place for the bodywork and fuel tank to bolt to. Lacking a traditional subframe, the Sport utilizes a self-supporting carbon rear structure as a perch for the rider’s hiney.
This hopped-up head sports larger valves than those on the R1200S, and is part of the performance package that is claimed to produce 128 hp and 84.8 ft-lbs of torque.
Braking is handled by radially mounted four-piston monoblock Brembo calipers and Magura brake levers with radial-pump master cylinders attached to the adjustable handlebars. As an option, BMW ABS can be had, the version for this bike coming with a switch to disable it for track time, or any other time for that matter.
The German bike maker claims that the instrument cluster comes "directly from MotoGP sport" offering the usual ton o' data along with a lap timer and "racing relevant data."
Finally, along with all the carbon bodywork, no subframe and a lighter generator, the HP2 Sport rolls on lightweight forged-aluminum wheels to achieve its claimed dry weight of 392 lbs, and a tank-full (90%) weight wet of 439 lbs. That’s a savings of a significant 27 pounds over the standard R1200S.
The HP2 Sport not only draws its lineage from the R1200S, it also received plenty of development time from racing.So, at this point in time that's about all we know on the latest addition to the HP2 family. Beyond the details that we're not privy to, a couple other things we don't know is if it'll be coming to U.S. shores, and when, exactly, in 2008 it will be available.
One thing we can be certain of, in typical BMW fashion, the HP2 Sport will probably be expensive! Expect a price north of 20 grand.
Posted by rodhi at 8:17 AM 0 comments
Labels: BMW HP2 Sport Motorcycles, BMW Motorcycles, bmw superbike, BMW Technology, MotoGP Style, Review, Sport Motorcycle, sport motorcycles
2008 BMW HP2 Sport Technology
Here's a peek at the "gear shift
If you intend to race this bike, you'll most likely make the wise move of using a reverse shift pattern, and for just such an application BMW offers (at an additional charge of course), a "suitable replacement pressure sensor" to adapt the quick-shifter to a GP-style race pattern. The forged-aluminum footpegs are adjustable.
A quick scan of the chassis shows fully-adjustable Öhlins shocks keeping the rear Paralever and front Telelever in check. What isn't quite as obvious at first glance is just how minimal the frame is. It's really nothing more than a small collection of tubular steel to hang the engine from and to provide a place for the bodywork and fuel tank to bolt to. Lacking a traditional subframe, the Sport utilizes a self-supporting carbon rear structure as a perch for the rider’s hiney.
This hopped-up head sports larger valves than those on the R1200S, and is part of the performance package that is claimed to produce 128 hp and 84.8 ft-lbs of torque.
Braking is handled by radially mounted four-piston monoblock Brembo calipers and Magura brake levers with radial-pump master cylinders attached to the adjustable handlebars. As an option, BMW ABS can be had, the version for this bike coming with a switch to disable it for track time, or any other time for that matter.
The German bike maker claims that the instrument cluster comes "directly from MotoGP sport" offering the usual ton o' data along with a lap timer and "racing relevant data."
Finally, along with all the carbon bodywork, no subframe and a lighter generator, the HP2 Sport rolls on lightweight forged-aluminum wheels to achieve its claimed dry weight of 392 lbs, and a tank-full (90%) weight wet of 439 lbs. That’s a savings of a significant 27 pounds over the standard R1200S.
The HP2 Sport not only draws its lineage from the R1200S, it also received plenty of development time from racing.So, at this point in time that's about all we know on the latest addition to the HP2 family. Beyond the details that we're not privy to, a couple other things we don't know is if it'll be coming to U.S. shores, and when, exactly, in 2008 it will be available.
One thing we can be certain of, in typical BMW fashion, the HP2 Sport will probably be expensive! Expect a price north of 20 grand.
Posted by rodhi at 8:17 AM 0 comments
Labels: BMW HP2 Sport Motorcycles, BMW Motorcycles, bmw superbike, BMW Technology, MotoGP Style, Review, Sport Motorcycle, sport motorcycles
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Reader Ride., Beautiful XS650 Bobber
Posted by rodhi at 8:52 AM 0 comments
Labels: bobber, classic modification, classic motorcycles, custom motorcycle, MODIFICATION, Sport Motorcycle, yamaha
Reader Ride., Beautiful XS650 Bobber
No description of the build of this bike but the bike pretty much speaks for itself. On a side note the originals photos were huge and of outstanding quality. Beautiful build!
Posted by rodhi at 8:52 AM 0 comments
Labels: bobber, classic modification, classic motorcycles, custom motorcycle, MODIFICATION, Sport Motorcycle, yamaha
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
BIKE Profile - DUCATI Hypermotard 1100S
- Type: Supermotard
- Engine: desmodromic L Twin - Dual Spark
- Capacity: 1078cc
- Power: 95 hp / 8750 rpm torque 106 nm / 8500 rpm
- Tire Size: Front 120/17 rear 180/55
Riding Character
This motor is very lightweight and has great torque. countless driving position is very upright, so not tiring the rider. Stang high motor driving the motor implies ENDURO. But small tanky make this motor does not go far and should be close to pombensin. Not a problem because none other than the Hypermotard motorcycle Supermotard heavyweight match dioprasikan like street fighter. Conditions for the rider and the Hypermotard is not a lot of just one, that is above 170cm in height, that's all!
Accessories
Hypermotard motorcycles should not have as many variants of accessories other than those issued by Ducati. But things happened otherwise. Accessories Hypermotard it very much. Section Hypermotard platform suitable modifications made!
Posted by rodhi at 9:26 AM 0 comments
Labels: bike, Ducati, ducati hypermotard 1100S, ducati motorcycles, Ducati Supermoto, motorcycles, Sport Motorcycle, Supermoto
BIKE Profile - DUCATI Hypermotard 1100S
Specification:
- Type: Supermotard
- Engine: desmodromic L Twin - Dual Spark
- Capacity: 1078cc
- Power: 95 hp / 8750 rpm torque 106 nm / 8500 rpm
- Tire Size: Front 120/17 rear 180/55
Ducati Hypermotard: Heavy Weight Stunt Monkey
Maybe we are not familiar with the figure Hypermotard. But at least this motor has become a major star in the blockbuster comedy film starring Jim Carey (Yess Men). These motor-based 1100Ds Multistrada / SDS but in a lighter configuration and loose forward performance. Small tank and weight of the motor is located in the middle.
Riding Character
This motor is very lightweight and has great torque. countless driving position is very upright, so not tiring the rider. Stang high motor driving the motor implies ENDURO. But small tanky make this motor does not go far and should be close to pombensin. Not a problem because none other than the Hypermotard motorcycle Supermotard heavyweight match dioprasikan like street fighter. Conditions for the rider and the Hypermotard is not a lot of just one, that is above 170cm in height, that's all!
Accessories
Hypermotard motorcycles should not have as many variants of accessories other than those issued by Ducati. But things happened otherwise. Accessories Hypermotard it very much. Section Hypermotard platform suitable modifications made!
Posted by rodhi at 9:26 AM 0 comments
Labels: bike, ducati, ducati hypermotard 1100S, ducati motorcycles, Ducati Supermoto, motorcycles, Sport Motorcycle, Supermoto
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Review : Bimota DB7 Oronero Superbike - Bimota's Black Mamba
Posted by rodhi at 8:30 AM 0 comments
Labels: bike, Bimota DB7 Oronero, bimota motorcycles, bimota superbike, motorcycles, Review, Sport Motorcycle, superbike
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
2007 - Bimota DB6 Delirio StreetFighter Motorcycle
2007 - Bimota DB6 Delirio StreetFighter Motorcycle
2007 - Bimota DB6 Delirio StreetFighter Motorcycle WallpaperPosted by rodhi at 12:36 AM 0 comments
Labels: bike, bimota, Bimota DB6 Delirio, bimota motorcycles, bimota streetfighter, bimota wallpaper, motorcycles, Sport Motorcycle, streetfighter motorcycles, Wallpaper
Ducati 1198S Red Fenix Edition Wallpaper
Ducati 1198S Red Fenix Edition Rear View Wallpaper
Ducati 1198S Red Fenix Edition Font View WallpaperPosted by rodhi at 12:16 AM 0 comments
Labels: bike, ducati, ducati 1198S, ducati motorcycles, ducati wallpaper, motorcycles, Red Fenix, Sport Motorcycle, Wallpaper








