Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition

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Aprilia Performance Ride Ascendancy is a self-adjusting absorption ascendancy arrangement able of adapting to altered types of tires and additionally includes wheelie control, barrage ascendancy and a quick shifter; it’s basically Max Biaggi’s SBK system. The 2011 Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE additionally includes a appropriate kinda-Alitalia acrylic job, a new, abate exhaust, afterpiece accessory ratios, a hardly revised agent with bigger lubrication (Aprilia claims no ability boost) and proprietary dual-compound Pirelli tires developed accurately for this model.

Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC Special Edition has been revealed at the 2010 Intermot show. The special edition RSV4 Factory taps into Aprilia’s racing heritage, especially after Max Biaggi’s WSBK championship win this year and Aprilia having earned the manufacturer’s title. The RSV4 APRC applies track technology and experience to Aprilia’s supersports road bike, creating what Aprilia likes to call a benchmark in this segment.

The new RSV4 APRC special edition is fitted with features such as adjustable traction control, wheelie control, launch control and quick shift transmission. It includes some of the features of the electronic engine management system of the SBK Aprilia bike with APRC standing for ‘Aprilia Performance Ride Control’. The package has improved lubrication and closer gears on the V4 engine, a lighter exhaust and an improved butterfly valve management system which is more closely matched to the Ride by Wire system.

The RSV4 APRC special edition is designed both for those wanting a more serious track bike, and for hobby riders who love this kind of superbike technology. The bike is even fitted with new dual blend 200/55 tyres which have been specifically developed with Pirelli for WSBK circuits. More details after the jump include spec sheets.

2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100EVO SP

2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100EVO SP (photo by ultimatemotorcycling.com)

Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP: The Desmodue Evoluzione Engine

The lightweight, L-Twin stands at the pinnacle of more than three decades of Desmo air-cooled development and its torquey power delivery has excited riders worldwide. The Evoluzione version is positively awesome and makes it the perfect engine to give its name to the Hypermotard 1100EVO SP.

The 1100cc Desmodue Evoluzione power unit uses a bore and stroke of 98 x 71.5mm, and its long list of refinements boosted its power to 95hp (69.9kW) @ 7500rpm with 76lb-ft (10.5kgm) of torque @ 5750rpm giving it outstanding power delivery, from grunting low rpms to the singing howl at redline.

The 1100's crankcases are vacuum cast using the same Vacural technology employed for the lightweight Superbike engines, a process that achieves significant weight saving and ensures consistent wall thickness and increased strength.

But the crankcases were just the starting point of the evolution. Apart from the magnesium alternator cover, the 1100 has a lighter crankshaft assembly by using an 848-style Superbike flywheel and the search for further weight reduction even went as far as using lightweight rare-earth magnets for the generator assembly. The result reduced the original 1100 power unit's weight by a staggering 5.2kg (11.5lb) and contributed towards making the Hypermotard 1100EVO even more agile.

Power gains have come not only from the new lightweight crankshaft assembly, but also from an evolution of the top-end of the Desmodue power unit. The cylinder head, not only improves lubrication and cooling performance, but also uses a redesigned inlet port shape for optimum flow and a modified combustion chamber shape for improved burn efficiency.

This improved efficiency is the result of a higher compression ratio and the change to a single spark per cylinder ignition managed by high-speed Siemens electronics.

Ensuring a sufficient feed to the higher compression set-up is a high-flow airbox intake duct and higher-lift valves for maximum volumetric efficiency.

The incredible valve performances of the Desmodue engine are only possible because of Ducati's unique Desmodromic system, where valve closure is activated mechanically. At high rpm it would be almost impossible for the valve to follow the steep closure profile of the cam lobe if it were relying upon a normal valve spring.

With the Desmo system, the valve is closed mechanically with the same accuracy as it is opened, enabling steep cam profiles and radical cam timings. This system is used on every single Ducati power unit including their world-beating Superbike and Desmosedici MotoGP engines.

In keeping with its extreme character, Ducati continue to use the 'dry' racing-style clutch for the Hypermotard 1100, the popular preference of thousands of Ducatisti the world over. The clutch and alternator covers are finished in gold for the 1100EVO SP.

Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP: Intense Suspension

Longer, black-bodied, fully adjustable 50mm Marzocchi forks have 30mm (1.2in) more travel and increase the SP's ground clearance by 30mm (1.2in), extending the SP's extreme cornering performance and providing a more track-oriented set-up.

Coated with a durable low friction, DLC (diamond-like carbon) black coating, the sliders enable the Hypermotard 'SP' to respond effortlessly to every minute variation in the tarmac, improving on its already impressive road holding.

The advanced 'SP' suspension is further enhanced with an Öhlins remote reservoir rear shock, renowned in racing as the ultimate performance choice. This incredible shock is fully adjustable for compression and rebound damping as well as spring pre- load, ensuring that the 'SP' is readily adaptable to every riding style and road or track it challenges.

Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP: Superior Brakes

With a bike as extreme as the Hypermotard 1100EVO SP, superior stopping power is fundamental, so world- class braking performance is assured by using the same Brembo Monobloc calipers as on Ducati's top Superbikes.

Machined from a single piece of alloy, the calipers achieve a higher rigidity and resistance to distortion during extreme braking, which not only delivers incredible braking power, but also provides an enhanced and precise 'feel' at the brake lever. The twin Monobloc calipers, each with four 34mm pistons gripping 305mm discs, guarantee spectacular braking performance.

Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP: Lightweight Wheels by Marchesini

Extreme riders know that one of the best ways to improve the handling and performance of a motorcycle is to reduce its unsprung weight by upgrading to superior lightweight wheels.

Even from a distance, the 5- spoke black Marchesini wheels with red pin-striping confirm the high performance of the Hypermotard 1100EVO SP.

Created from forged then machined alloy, both front and rear wheels are significantly lighter and create a lower moment of inertia and unsprung weight, resulting in improved acceleration and braking as well as quicker steering. Mounted to the lightweight wheels are Z-rated Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires.

Designed to deliver racing performance on the road, they give great feedback, are stable under severe braking and feature a sure-footed 'feel' when braking or accelerating is applied at considerable lean angles.

Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP: Hyper Data

Supplied as standard equipment on the 1100EVO SP, the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA), which includes PC software, a USB-ready data retrieval card and instructions, enables owners to review and analyze the performance of the bike and its rider, and make comparisons between various channels of information.

The system records numerous channels of data including throttle opening, vehicle speed, engine rpm, engine temperature, distance traveled, laps and lap times. It also automatically calculates engine rpm and vehicle speed data, enabling it to display gear selection as an additional channel of information.

At the end of a ride or track session, up to 4mb of data can be downloaded ready to compare, analyze and get an inside view of the performance of both the rider and the Hypermotard.

Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP: Performance Extras

The Hypermotard 1100EVO SP has serrated footpegs for increased boot grip during extreme conditions and a Teflon slider under each peg for protection in extreme lean angles. Ducati include a rubber insert with the bike for riders who prefer to cover the serration for increased comfort.

To enhance control, the tapered alloy handlebars have a 20mm longer bar-riser that effectively changes the riding positioning to enable greater leverage under extreme riding conditions.

The risers are finished in black along with the new Marzocchi forks, upper and lower fork clamps, footpeg carriers and pedals, exhaust guard, rear subframe and rear sprocket carrier.

A carbon fiber rear hugger is fitted as standard equipment, enhancing the SP's already extreme image and also providing protection for the Öhlins rear suspension unit. The advanced composite is also used for the fork protectors, timing belt covers, front fender rear section and tail side covers.

Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP: Advanced Control and Instrumentation

The entire Hypermotard family uses the electronic advances made in the compact and user-friendly switchgear and instrumentation first created for the Streetfighter.

The slim-line switch bodies house easy-to-use switches and buttons, and feature a unique weapons-like 'trigger catch' that slides down to cover the starter button when the kill-switch is activated. Their minimalist design fits perfectly in the clean and essential lines of the Hypermotard's sporting image.

Looking clean and purposeful, the display provides an extensive amount of data including speed, revs, time, oil temperature, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip and scheduled maintenance, while the warning lights illuminate for neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure and fuel reserve.

In addition, it can list recorded lap times by using the high-beam flash button as a stopwatch. The 1100EVO SP use a white back-lighting.

The instrument display also doubles as a control panel for the activation of the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA) system, which is supplied as standard equipment on the 1100EVO SP. The DDA-intended USB connection port under all of the Hypermotard seats doubles as a charging point for a handy battery charger, which is available as an accessory from Ducati Performance.

Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP: Hyper Mirrors

Ducati pushed motorcycle design limits to find an innovative solution for the original Hypermotard mirrors and these are now used throughout the family. The challenge of maintaining a clean, racing look around the handlebar area motivated the design of the folding mirror concept which is based on the handguards typically found on off-road bikes.

Flipped out for high visibility street mode and easily folded in for a quick change to 'Hypermode', the mirror handguard assemblies also integrate the LED directional indicators for an even cleaner front-end.

Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP: Stylized Lighting

The headlamp uses a highly compact lighting shape which blends with the single piece nose fairing and front fender molding, while the rear light employs a specially designed strip of LEDs enhanced by a high diffusion lens shaped into the sleek lines of the tailpiece.

The same LEDs are intensified under braking. The front directional indicators also employ the latest in LED technology for illumination, and are ingeniously integrated into the handguards which support the foldable rear view mirrors.

The high intensity LED rear light assembly is molded into a unique tailpiece positioned high behind the seat. The supporting structure has been designed so that the under tray of the tailpiece is formed perfectly to offer a sturdy pair of pillion grab-handles.

This ingenious solution not only helps to merge the rear light into the Hypermotard styling but also provides a safe grip for the passenger.

Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP Colors:

The Hypermotard 1100EVO SP is boldly finished in a choice of red-themed or white-themed Ducati Corse livery to underline its competition intention.

The white-themed livery has a white tank with thin red stripe and red Ducati graphic, contrasted with a black knee-panel area.

The headlight fairing and beak section are also white with a wide red stripe along the centre of the beak and thin black striping around the fairing section. The tailpiece is white with a wide red stripe along its centre.

The red-themed livery has a red tank with thin white stripe and white Ducati graphic, contrasted with a black knee-panel area.

The headlight fairing and beak section are also red with a wide white stripe along the centre of the beak and thin white striping around the fairing section. The tailpiece is red with a wide white stripe along its centre.

Both color schemes have red Trellis frames with black wheels and the Ducati Corse logo proudly displayed on the Hypermotard's beak section.

2011 Ducati Hypomotard 1100 EVO SP Price:
US MSRP: $14,495
Canadian MSRP: $17,495CDN
Mexican MSRP: $16,995 (EVA included)

2011 Triumph Speed Triple Streetfighter Debut in Cologne

2011 Triumph Speed Triple Streetfighter Debut in Cologne

The 2011 Triumph Speed Triple gets an all-new anatomy featuring a twin-tube over agent design. The accompanying headlights accept been restyled for a added angular actualization instead of the antecedent model’s annular lights. According to Triumph, the updates accept fabricated the 2011 Speed Triple about four pounds lighter with a claimed wet weight of 477 pounds.

The 1050cc three-cylinder agent has been adapted to a claimed 81 ft-lb. at 7500rpm compared to the 2010 model’s 76 ft-lb. Maximum application charcoal the aforementioned as the 2010’s claimed 128 hp at 9250 rpm.

The 2011 Speed Triple gets revised Showa abeyance with an adjustable 43mm upside bottomward Showa angle up advanced and an adjustable monoshock at the rear. Stopping ability is supplied by Brembo brakes at the advanced and Nissin on the rear, and for the aboriginal time ever, the Speed Triple will be accessible with ABS.

2012 BMW K 1600 GT & GTL Sport Tourer in INTERMOT

2012 BMW K 1600 GTL Sport Tourer

2012 BMW K 1600 GT

The K1600GT and GTL are based about a new inline six agent with a claimed ability achievement of 160hp and 129 ft-lb. of torque. According to BMW, the engine’s 226 batter weight makes it the lightest serially produced inline six agent over 1000cc. That helps the K1600GT affirmation a weight of 703 pounds (without panniers) while the K1600GTL comes in at a heftier 767 pounds (with panniers and topcase).

Seemingly anon on the heels of transforming the sportbike class with their arch S 1000 RR this accomplished year, BMW has its architect set durably on revamping the action touring and affluence touring segments of motorcycling.

North American journalists got their aboriginal appearance Stateside of the abundant advancing 6-cylinder 2011 BMW K 1600 GTL the added night at Jay Leno's garage.

The new motorcycle (which will be produced as the GT and the GTL) is emboldened with a 1649cc inline 6-cylinder agent that is transversally army in a beefy, sportbike-inspired ambit chassis.

The Motorrad (motorcycle) analysis put BMW's all-encompassing history of engineering and developing in-line 6-cylinder auto engines to acceptable use. BMW engineers acquainted a 6-cylinder belvedere would accommodate absurd torque, attractive complete (especially at aerial revs) and, conceivably best importantly, cottony bland delivery.

This approach is able in the BMW K 1600 with an admirable 160 application (at 7750 rpm) with a best torque appraisement of 129 ft/lbs (at 5250 rpm)-of which 70% is accessible at an amazing 1,500 rpm. Adding acceptance to these performance-oriented stats is a compression arrangement of 12.2:1.

Surprisingly, due the ability of the 6-cylinder configuration, the K 1600 claims bigger afar per gallon (MPG) than the K 1300 GT.

BMW is accurate not to characterization the GTL as a luxury-touring motorcycle, preferring to bread the appellation "top tourer," which is intended-quite rightly-to adjure a sportier persona. A abundant accord of assignment went into ensuring the new K bikes would ultimately be fun to ride, which was targeted by activity to abundant lengths to save weight and accumulate the bike slim.

The new BMW agent is a little beneath than 22" wide, authoritative it commensurable to best in-line fours. This was accomplished with a break of aloof 5mm amid butt sleeves (0.197th of an inch).

The limitations of metals technology would accept fabricated this absurd twenty years ago. The absolute engine, with gearbox, clamp and alternator, weights aloof 226 pounds. These statistics point against a awful maneuverable and active ample accommodation motorcycle that promises to behave added like a sportbike than a ambit bike.

BMW is alive to analyze the two motorbikes, preferring to bazaar the K 1600 GT as added of antic experience, with accent on a distinct addition (although it will handle a commuter absolutely sufficiently).

The GT is advised to awning a lot of ambit in a abbreviate bulk of time. The GTL fills the role as a added ambrosial best for two-up riding, able to bear above abundance while actual almost sporty.

The new K bikes acquire ride-by-wire burke valve operation with a 3-way ride approach for ability commitment (rain - alley - dynamic) as able-bodied Activating Traction Control. Design cues are new academy BMW, with a adequately advancing adherent allowance and ancillary cut-aways that acknowledge the agent in a adventurous achievement of masculinity.

A big account is the industry aboriginal Adaptive Headlight, which utilizes an auto leveling apparatus that maintains a connected acreage of ablaze on a akin border admitting angular bend or angle due to braking and accelerating. Aside from the new 6-cylinder powerplant, this is what I'm best absorbed to test.

The BMW K 1600 GT and GTL will be accessible backward Spring of 2011 as 2012 models. Pricing as of columnist time was listed alone as TBD.

2011 Ducati 1198SP Sportbike Revealed

2011 Ducati 1198SP Sportbike Revealed - Black Color

The newest arrival in the Superbike family of Ducati, displayed at the 2010 Intermot Cologne Show in Germany, is the new 2011 Ducati 1198SP, which replaces the previous 1198S version. It is equipped with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Quick Shifter (DQS), Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA), Ohlins TTX rear suspension, slipper clutch and aluminum fuel tank in addition to the usual Ohlins front suspension, forged Marchesini wheels and lightweight carbon fibre components. The base model Ducati 1198 has also been upgraded for 2011 with DTC, DDA, DQS fitted to as standard equipments on all versions.

2011 Ducati 1198SP ads a cardinal of upgrades to the accepted 1198 including top-of-the-range Ohlins suspension, lighter anatomy components, aluminum ammunition catchbasin and slipper clutch. According to Ducati, the 1198SP has a dry weight of 370.3 pounds, about 2.2 pounds beneath than the 2010 1198S. Much of the weight accumulation is from the new ammunition catchbasin which holds 4.75 gallons of fuel, 0.66 gallons added than the accepted 1198S. Further weight accumulation were fabricated with new seven-spoke Marchesini artificial and machined auto and a carbon cilia advanced fender.

2011 KTM 125 Duke Street Bike Picture

2011 KTM 125 Duke Street Bike Picture

The KTM 125 Duke uses a chromium-molybdenum trellis with a steel subframe. The suspension is supplied by 43mm upside down fork and rear monoshock from WP, both offering 6.3 inches of travel. Brakes are single disc units developed in conjunction with Brembo. With a full 2.9 gallon tank, the 125 Duke has a claimed weight of 282 pounds. The 2011 KTM 125 Duke was developed with European tiered licensing in mind, and a North American launch is unlikely.

The KTM 125 Duke looks good and has some sturdy components from Powerparts such that this is one well-accesorised 125cc model. It’s got WP forks, wavy brake discs matched with radial brake calipers, an aluminium swingarm and other cool bits and pieces like graphics, bodywork and frame sliders.

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 Pictures

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 Pictures Galleries

As we get bottomward to chief the best bike at the 2010 Intermot show, actuality are the final contenders for the crown. In accession to its electronic-oriented RSV4 Factory APRC SE, Aprilia additionally brought forth the new Dorsoduro 1200. While we saw the Dorsoduro examination in Milan, actuality we get added pics and capacity on the new Dorsoduro take.

This accurate adaptation is all about aerial ability in the active anatomy of the Dorsoduro. It’s the aboriginal time the 1200cc twin-cylinder agent has able this acclaimed bike from Aprilia and we’re agog to see how it fares on the market. While Aprilia has opened its columnist absolution on the Dorsoduro 1200 with the aforementioned aperture about antagonism history as the new RSV4 appropriate edition, we accept this has got to do added with Piaggio’s new aggregation plan to accept Aprilia focus on achievement sports bikes than any articulation to be fabricated amid the Dorsoduro and antecedent MotoGP wins.

The active aesthetics abaft the new Dorsoduro 1200 is to generally fun and attention on a activating maximotard. Sifting through the business speak, we accumulate that the bigger Dorsoduro should body on the 750 archetypal but accommodate a added aerial powered advantage in the artery bike/supermoto mix. Aprilia’s chat of the day is fun and with the chic anatomy and 130 hp we’re absorbed to accept them. Below you’ll acquisition all the pics and abstruse capacity of the new Dorsoduro 1200.

2011 New Yamaha Raptor 125 Review [Video]

2011 Yamaha Raptor 125 Picture

2011 Yamaha Raptor 125 Rear View

2011 Yamaha Raptor 125 Side View

2011 Yamaha Raptor 125 Engine

Engine and Powertrain

The Raptor 125 is run by a 124 cc four stroke SOHC engine, but don’t let the small size fool you, the engine delivers a large amount of power for its size. And this power is delivered to the wheels via a five speed gearbox with a manual clutch. A three chambered muffler, taken from the Raptor 250, ensures a good output for both low and mid range performance.

The engine itself is fitted with a single-axis counterbalance, which reduces the vibrations and adds to a more comfortable ride. Electric starting is standard on the bike, which gives a hassle free use. And a 29mm carburetor from MikuniTM gives you a good throttle response in all performance levels.

Chassis and Suspension

The Raptor 125 features a 28 inch seat, which is low enough to provide a good amount of comfort for the rider. On the other hand, the handlebars are placed in an ideal position to further improve rider comfort.

Much of the 125’s suspension is derived from its predecessor, the 250. This means that you will get a pretty good set of equipment here. For instance, the front suspension uses a double wishbone system with five way preloaded shocks for better wheel control. Each shock absorber is adjustable to suit the settings you want. And the bike comes with triple disc brakes for better stopping control.

Other Features

One of the things that ATV’s must have is a good looking set of wheels. And for the 125, this comes in the form of 19- and 18-inch Maxxis tires for the front and back respectively. At the front, you have a large headlight that provides a good amount of lighting during night drives. Lastly, an eccentric chain adjuster allows for easy access when doing maintenance work on the bike.

2011 New Yamaha Raptor 125 [Video]