2008 Kawasaki KLX140 and KLX140L
New riders, parents and pit racing zealots come in many size and experience levels, so why relegate them to simple one-sized machines? That’s exactly the question Kawasaki’s engineers pondered before creating the new KLX140 and 140L dirtbikes. To help satisfy a wide variety of riders in the small displacement off-road arena, this new model is offered in two wheel sizes, the more elementary 17″ front / 14″ rear wheeled KLX140 and the larger 19″ front / 16″ rear wheeled KLX140L. Both are designed to be friendly for beginners and novices, while also offering a roomy layout and enough performance to suit more-advanced riders.
Triumph Street Triple
Triumph’s new Street Triple looks just like a Speed Triple but with the engine out of the Daytona 675 – and it’s a revalation. The Street Triple is light, fast, fun, agile, sounds great, stylish, cool and cheap, too. Overnight the new Triumph has made its rivals seem like relics. The Street Triple isn’t just the best in its class it’s good enough and cheap enough to tempt all but the most performance-obsessed away from their sportsbikes. Not only that the little Triumph is comfortable enough to be an everyday town motorcycle, a first big bike or Sunday morning blaster. Like the new Triumphs of recent times, it seems like the firm from Hinckley once re-written the rule book.
2008’s Hottest Bikes Coming To The MCN London Motorcycle Show
The 2008 MCN London Motorcycle Show is set to be even bigger and better with the announcement that all of the major manufacturers will be showing their new motorcycles.
Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, KTM, Ducati and Harley-Davidson will all have official stands at the show, which will go into its second year at the new ExCel venue in London’s Docklands.
Each manufacturer will be displaying all of their 2007 models, with everything from 125s to superbikes, commuter to desert-crossing adventure motorcycles.
The all-new 2008 model Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade will be dominating Honda’s stand.
2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R Will Have Two Fuel Injectors For Each Cylinder
For the 2008 NINJA® ZX™-10R, Kawasaki engineers aimed for an ideal superbike with engine and chassis performance capable of satisfying professional racers, combined with top-notch streetbike qualities for mainstream riders. It’s a delicate balance, but these aren’t your average engineers. They’ve been directly involved in the development of every 600 and 1000cc supersport machine since the 2003 Ninja ZX-6R, plus Kawasaki’s factory Superbike racing efforts, so they have the know-how to deliver the goods.
The result is an exceptionally communicative machine that provides the clean two-way rider and machine dialog demanded by professional racers. Placing the ZX-10R in the racing crucible and applying lessons from that unforgiving environment resulted in an ideal balance to satisfy the most demanding of riders.
New 2008 Yamaha XV1900 Raider Custom Cruiser Motorcycle
This is Yamaha’s aggressive new drag-style XV1900 Raider custom cruiser, which will only be available in the USA.
The 1854cc air-cooled v-twin motorcycle engine powering the Yamaha Raider is from the Yamaha Midnight Star - but only the engine is carried across - the chassis and bodywork is all-new and unique to the Raider motorcycle. An aluminium cradle frame and swingarm is used, and a rear monoshock is hidden for a hardtail look. Skinny right-way up forks are raked out and hold a tall, narrow section five spoke alloy front wheel, and the matching rear wheel has a smaller rim diameter but with a fat tyre.
Special Honda Fireblades
The Fireblade has always solicited drewling aplenty. With two special edition models available now, it is as good a time as ever to get one of your own.
There’s never been a better time to purchase one of Honda’s special edition CBR1000RR Fireblades. Considered the benchmark superbike by many, the Fireblade has an enviable reputation for blazing performance, response and refinement - and the two special-edition models add further appeal to the package.
Both the Repsol Honda Racing and the HRC editions link eye-catching livery and exclusivity to the proven dynamics of the ‘Blade.
Text Alert System Hinders Thief’s Attempts To Steal Motorcycle
Andrew Aldridge fitted the Datatool text alert system to his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle to add security as he had no option but to park his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle outside his house.
Although when Andrew Aldridge, from the West Midlands, fitted the device, it’s hardly likely he wanted the system to be used so soon.
Last year, Aldridge had sat down to watch TV when he received a text message informing him the Datatool motion sensor had detected movement, swiftly followed by a second text informing Andy the alarm had been activated, despite not being able to hear it.
