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NC Mountains Sept. 2010 |
and is coming to a town near you. The Yamaha site confirms the Super Tenere will in fact be sold in the US with an early 2012 release in 2011. Yamaha has wisely chosen to import its flagship adventure touring motorcycle, the Super Tenere, to the U.S. in mid-2011 as the early-release 2012 [...] HDT M1030-M2 670cc JP8 is the name. This here’s the HDT M1030-M2 670cc JP8, but don’t let the charming name deceive you, this military-grade motorcycle is as tough as old boots. Boasting a (patent pending) “heavy fuel” engine capable of running on Diesel, Biofuel, Aviation fuel and four other military grades of petroleum, it [...] Speculation is growing in Europe that Triumph will announce a smaller displacement Tiger to go along with its 1050cc model later this year. Expected to be another three cylinder machine, the motive force would likely be based on the Daytona 675 powerplant. The expectation is that it would displace 800cc, however, to compete more [...] The BMW K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL The 6-cylinder BMW motorcycle engine was first presented in the concept study of the Concept 6 and it captured the imagination of many motorcycle fans. Six-cylinder in-line engines have stood for fascinating engine technology in BMW automobiles for over seven decades in a way [...] when I grow up. Tim Cotterill’s Rocket II is one hell of a cool trike. A 1000HP supercharged Hemi V8, but other specs aren’t available. Oh well. I can only dream……
BMW has announced a recall of 122,000 bikes worldwide over brake problems. The manufacturer says there is a risk of brakes leaking on boxer-engined models. The recall affects bikes built since August 2006. Brake leaks can result from vibration on the models, according to the firm. A BMW source said the recall included 6,600 bikes [...]
Full specs and technical information have just surfaced for Yamaha's 2010 XT1200Z Super Tenere – and it's immediately clear that BMW's R1200GS now has a serious competitor in the big-bore adventure sports category. Apart from its adventure credentials – spoked rims, sit-down/stand-up riding ergonomics and the like, [...] At the Tokyo Motorcycle Show this week, KTM is displaying two "near-series prototypes", including an enduro and a supermoto powered by electric motors featuring KTM patented technology that enhances battery durability, water resistance and handling. KTM has already anounced a production schedule and a pledge for competetive pricing that should result in the electric [...] The good name of American motorcycling will no longer be sullied by the Teutels' homoerotic father/son catfighting and novelty t-shirt promotion, TLC has cancelled American Chopper. Orange County Choppers and its shaved apes have been plaguing television screens since 2003, but lately the financial success the show inexplicably brought its protagonists has led to [...] Elefantentreffen 2010 is held in Germany every year. It's located in a little town called Solla, in Bayerischer Wald near the city of Passau. Thousands of riders from all over Europe gather to camp and have fun in the snow. See pictures here. Enjoy. [...] |
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