At Plymouth, an R1 with full Harris exhaust system (plus original). Carbon fairing inners, tank trim and hugger. Steering damper. Smoked screen and immobiliser. In beautiful condition.

GT is offering this bike for £6,299.00.

Colour: blue
Year: 2003
Mileage: 10020
Location: Plymouth
Engine: 998cc inline four
Power: 150.00hp (109.5kw) @ 10500rpm
Torque: 105.00nm (10.7kgf-m or 77.4ft.lbs) @ 8500rpm
Dry WeightL 174.0kg (383pounds)
Seat Height: 815mm (32.1inches)
Fuel Capacity: 17.00litres

Honda Motor Co. unveiled the world’s first airbag system for production motorcycles, and plans to offer it on the 2006 Gold Wing touring bike in the U.S. market. The airbag equipped Wing is expected to arrive in the UK and Europe a year later.

The airbag module is built in between the bike’s handlebars, according to business press sources, and activates when four crash sensors detect a severe frontal collision, creating a buffer as the rider is flung forward on impact.

Honda, the world’s top motorcycle maker, said the airbag would be effective in significantly reducing fatalities and serious injuries, citing data which shows that most occur during frontal collisions, where riders are pitched over the handlebars.

Officials said Honda aimed to offer the airbag on more motorcycles in future, but acknowledged a number of technical problems would limit its application. One concern is believed to be that a smaller, lighter motorcycle might tip over itself suring a head-on collision, crushing the rider upon the inflated airbag which has just saved his or her life. The airbag also needs enough space to blow up safely in front of the rider, which means that the system can’t be mounted on a sports bike, where the rider leans forward much more.

(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)

A dramatic race at Motegi in Japan saw Loris Capirossi emerge as the victor, after a tough battle with Max Biaggi, who finished second. Makoto Tamada was third.

But the real story of the race occurred about halfway through it, when World Champion Valentino Rossi, braked too late, clashed with Marco Melandri and both riders went into the gravel. That was the end of Rossi’s chances of wrapping up the 2005 championship in Japan.

Gibernau, Barros, Rolfo and Hofmann also failed to finish. In fact only 11 riders did complete this dramatic race. Britain’s James Ellison did not start the GP, due to an injury.

A great win for Capirossi, who set the fastest qualifying time yesterday, held off strong challenges from Melandri, then Biaggi, to finally cross the line after 24 laps, taking his first victory of 2005. Capirossi has already announced he is staying with Ducati for 2006, so there may be more wins yet for the Italian.

Next round is Sepang in Malaysia, where Rossi is expected to score enough points to effectively take the 2005 MotoGP title.

(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)

A dramatic race at Motegi in Japan saw Loris Capirossi emerge as the victor, after a tough battle with Max Biaggi, who finished second. Makoto Tamada was third.

But the real story of the race occurred about halfway through it, when World Champion Valentino Rossi, braked too late, clashed with Marco Melandri and both riders went into the gravel. That was the end of Rossi’s chances of wrapping up the 2005 championship in Japan.

Gibernau, Barros, Rolfo and Hofmann also failed to finish. In fact only 11 riders did complete this dramatic race. Britain’s James Ellison did not start the GP, due to an injury.

A great win for Capirossi, who set the fastest qualifying time yesterday, held off strong challenges from Melandri, then Biaggi, to finally cross the line after 24 laps, taking his first victory of 2005. Capirossi has already announced he is staying with Ducati for 2006, so there may be more wins yet for the Italian.

Next round is Sepang in Malaysia, where Rossi is expected to score enough points to effectively take the 2005 MotoGP title.

(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)

Kawasaki have released details on their 2006 ZX-10R Ninja, which is being launched officially at the Paris Motorcycle Show later this month.

The ZX-10R has received major attention to its chassis, with a brand new, lighter swingarm and a wider range of suspension adjustment at the back end too.

At the front the Ninja gets an Ohlins steering damper, plus revised geometry to make it more stable, especially under hard acceleration.

The engine has been modified internally, the alternator shifted and an all new titanium exhaust added, matched up with a brand new fuel injection set-up. Kawasaki have stated that the motor will make more power, yet meet Euro 3 emissions - sounds unlikely, but does anyone need more power from a modern 1000cc sportbike? Probably not.

Finally, the Ninja’s nodywork is subtly re-styled, which according to the big K is to enhance the aerodynamics of the ZX-10R. The one thing that strikes you immediately, just from glancing at the press CD images, is that the screen seems very low indeed. Great on the track, a pain in the neck for some riders on the road perhaps.

2006 paint schemes are traditional green, silver and jet black.

The Ninja’s UK price is likely to be around 9K, so it competes alongside the GSXR1000, with details on availability finalised around the NEC show launch in late October.

(this article was taken from insidebikes.com)

Born from the VTR1000 SP-1 which won the 2000 World Superbike Championship, Le Mans 24 hour race, Suzuka 8 hour and TT formula 1 in its debut season. An immaculate low mileage, one owner, superbike.

GT are offering this bike for £7,799.00.

Colour: Back/Red/Silver
Year: 2005
Mileage: 2802
Location: Plymouth
Engine: liquid-cooled 4stroke 8valve DOHC 90degree v-twin
Max Power: 136.00hp (99.3kw) @ 10000rpm
Max Torque: 102nm at 8,000rpm
Dry Weight: 194.0kg
Fuel Capacity: 18.00litres
Gearbox: 6speed

Born from the VTR1000 SP-1 which won the 2000 World Superbike Championship, Le Mans 24 hour race, Suzuka 8 hour and TT formula 1 in its debut season. An immaculate low mileage, one owner, superbike.

GT are offering this bike for £7,799.00.

Colour: Back/Red/Silver
Year: 2005
Mileage: 2802
Location: Plymouth
Engine: liquid-cooled 4stroke 8valve DOHC 90degree v-twin
Max Power: 136.00hp (99.3kw) @ 10000rpm
Max Torque: 102nm at 8,000rpm
Dry Weight: 194.0kg
Fuel Capacity: 18.00litres
Gearbox: 6speed