Honda Motor, Co., Ltd. announced that sales of the DN-01 large sports cruiser will begin in Japan on Friday, March 7. The unique, low-styling body features a liquid-cooled four-stroke 680 cc OHC V-twin engine that resonates power and a new automatic transmission, the Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT), that delivers superior throttle response for comfort even on long rides, and simple operation with no need for clutch use, allowing sporty riding.
Britain Motorcycle industry faces a huge uphill battle next year as EU laws are set to drastically cut the number of centres in the UK capable of conducting tests, making it harder than ever for riders to gain a full licence.
According to official government figures from September 29 only 66 of the current 233 centres in the UK will be able to pass students due to a new part of the test forced into effect by the EU, meaning riders will have to travel further than ever to complete their licences.
Honda Offers Motorcycle For Young Racers
Young riders wanting to make the jump to professional motorcycle racing are being given a helping hand from Honda motorcycles.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Moriwaki Engineering Japan are offering a limited number of MD250H race bikes for sale to riders eligible to participate in the youth-oriented United States Grand Prix Racers Union (USGPRU) road racing series.
The USGPRU is the officially recognized 125 Grand Prix National Championship® and 250 Grand Prix National Championship™ series. The USGPRU provides a unique opportunity for young riders by providing extended length grand prix racing exclusive to the 125GP and 250GP machines with timed qualifying and superb contingency and sponsor support. Race and practice format is designed to prepare riders for the experience of racing at the highest level.
Yamaha To Launch Two Pemium Bikes
Come June, Yamaha will launch two models in the premium segment to revive its business and image in India.
The company will roll out two motorcycles in the 150cc class, a fast-growing segment dominated by Bajaj Auto, and price them higher than a Bajaj Pulsar 150 or a Hero Honda CBZ.
Yamaha hopes to take on the competitors with the launch of R15 and FZ 150. Consumers will have to shell out 50-55 per cent more than a regular Pulsar 150, which is priced at Rs 60,000.
Clutchless Aprilia headed for SA
A version of the futuristic Aprilia Mana, which incorporates technology that negates the necessity for a clutch, is on its way to South Africa and could soon become a regular face on our roads.
Unlike earlier self-shifting motorcycles that faded into oblivion due to lack of interest caused by sluggish performance, the lively Mana offers riders the option of using any of three fully automatic modes (Sport, Touring and Rain), as well as two manual options. These are operated either through the usual lever near the left foot, or sequentially via using two buttons on the handle bars.
Aprilia’s Futuristic FV2 Concept Motorcycle
This is Aprilia’s futuristic FV2 concept motorcycle which features a fly-by-wire injection system, 90-degree v-twin engine, a carbon fiber construction with a 1200cc, electronically adjustable suspension, ABS and traction control.
On the dash of the FV2 concept it has a navigation system that also has the ability to use the web for new engine mappings and performance telemetry data.
Aprilia claim the FV2 has 10.5 kgm of torque and 134.5 metric horses on the 1200cc (like a sporty street bike).
This article was taken from: Product-Reviews
Roland Sands has spent the last year peeling the skins off dirt bikes, reaching deep inside their body cavities. What he’s found are the bikes’ unlikely alter-egos.
“Every motocross bike has within it the heart of a road racer,” says Sands, a custom builder and former MotoGP champ. At his Roland Sands Design studio in La Palma, he’s taken a trio of Humpty Dumptied 450-cc dirt bikes and managed to reassemble them into 450 Super Singles.
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