Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
2012 Kawasaki KLX250S Review
2012 Kawasaki KLX250S Review
Built for both on-and off-road use, the light and nimble KLX250S is an ideal ride for dual-sporting fun. The rigors of off-road motorcycling dictate additional protection for the exposed underside of the machine, so the KLX250S comes standard with an aluminum engine guard to protect its crankcase during off-road adventures. Negotiating tight terrain also highlights another off-road reality – heat. The 43mm inverted cartridge-style front fork features 16-way adjustable compression damping and 10.0-inches of travel. Strong, 4mm-thick spokes in the 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels provide excellent rigidity for enhanced off-road durability. The KLX250S also stops hard, thanks to twin-piston calipers squeezing a 250mm semi-floating petal-shaped disc up front and a 240mm petal-shaped disc at the rear.
The latest and greatest KLX250S features unbelievable off road performance and real KLX heritage making it an awesome on or off road machine.
The latest and greatest KLX250S features unbelievable off road performance and real KLX heritage making it an awesome on or off road machine.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS Specs News and Review
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| 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS |
2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS... The perfect all-rounder? Tackles the urban jungle with aplomb, carves the twisties with ease. Looking for adventure? Get there in style and have fun on the way, one up or two. With its commanding riding position, muscular 1,050cc triple engine, powerful brakes and high specification sporty chassis making for real fun on the twisties and composure in the traffic. Want one bike for all your needs? 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050
An all-rounder. The perfect all-rounder, we think. The 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 is equally at home in the urban jungle as it is prowling on the open road. The tall riding position gives a commanding view, making passing through rush hour traffic easy. Hit the highway and you will revel in the muscular 1050cc triple which, combined with powerful brakes and a high-specification sporty chassis, make carving through the twisties a real pleasure. And for the long haul the ergonomically designed seat with screen and fairing ensures a comfortable ride regardless of distance. A 5.2 gallon fuel tank, comprehensive instrumentation and optional ABS add to the practicality.
As with all Triumphs, a wide range of official accessories are available, allowing owners to tailor the Tiger to meet their specific needs. These range from practical items such as color matched luggage, heated grips and touring seats, to exquisitely crafted special parts allowing you to create an truly individual look.
Triumph Tiger 1050
A truly versatile motorcycle, the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 is a rare creature, one that is equally at home in the urban jungle or wide open prairies. It is this ability to do all things equally well that has made the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 one of Triumphs best selling models in recent years and given it a huge following around the world.
Sit astride the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 and you will understand just why so many year-round riders choose one as their daily ride. The tall (835mm) riding position gives the rider a commanding view over the traffic, with the well appointed saddle facilitating comfortable day-long riding. The 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 effortless power comes from a 115PS version of Triumphs legendary 1050cc triple which delivers 98Nm of torque at just 6250rpm. But while the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 is perfectly at home on the commute and the open highway, it is on twisting roads where it really excels.
Triumph has endowed the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 with a chassis that would not be out of place on a sports bike. The aluminium twin spar frame features a braced aluminium swingarm and light 17�h alloy wheels fitted with sporting road tyres. The 43mm inverted front forks are fully adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping, with the rear monoshock unit also adjustable for preload and rebound.
Braking power comes from twin four-piston radial calipers gripping 320mm front brakes.
Combined with the commanding riding position and wide handlebars, the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050�fs chassis and engine combination adds up to a motorcycle that inspires confidence and is deceptively easy to ride quickly. With a fuel capacity of 20 litres, the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 is capable of covering over 200 miles between fuel stops. The 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 is available in two metallic colours, Phantom Black and Crystal White. A number of official Triumph accessories are available for the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050. Most popular are the colour-matched hard luggage, heated grips and gel touring seats, confirming the 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050�fs place as an all-round workhorse.
A higher-specification 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050SE is also available. It features ABS brakes as standard, along with panniers (giving a capacity of 43 litres), centre stand, gel seat and handguards. The 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050SE also comes in two distinctive colour schemes: Intense Orange and a two-tone Matt Graphite and Matt Black combination.
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| 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 ABS |
American MSRP: $TBD USD
Engine
- Type : Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
- Capacity : 1050cc
- Bore/Stroke : 79 x 71.4mm
- Compression Ratio : 12.0:1
- Fuel System : Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
- Transmission : Final Drive
- X ring chain
- Clutch : Wet, multi-plate
- Gearbox : 6-speed
- Frame : Aluminum beam twin spar
- Swingarm : Braced, twin-sided, aluminum alloy
- Front Wheel : Cast aluminum alloy, multi spoke, 17 x 3.5in
- Rear Wheel : Cast aluminum alloy, multi spoke, 17 x 5.5in
- Front Tyre : 120/70 ZR 17
- Rear Tyre : 180/55 ZR 17
- Front Suspension : Showa 43mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 150mm travel
- Rear Suspension : Showa Monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping 150mm rear wheel travel
- Front Brakes : Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4 piston radial calipers (ABS model available)
- Rear Brakes : Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2 piston sliding caliper (ABS model available)
- Length : 83in
- Width (Handlebars) : 33in
- Height : 51.9in
- Seat Height : 32.8in
- Wheelbase : 59.4in
- Rake/Trail : 23.2 degree/87.7mm
- Wet Weight : 502lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity : 5.3 USgal
- Maximum Power EC : 111bhp @ 9,400 rpm
- Maximum Torque EC : 72ft.lbs at 6,250 rpm
- Phantom Black, Crystal White
2012 KTM 990 SMR
2012 KTM 990 SMR
FUN FACTOR XXL
“R” means racing – and the 990 SM R is the super sport bike among the Supermotos. The 999cc LC8- V2 with 116 hp serves some extra thrust while delivering a remarkably smooth partial load response thanks to its sophisticated electronic fuel injection.
Only the finest components make it to the periphery of the SM R – components like radial Brembo Monoblock four-pot callipers on great 305mm discs, controlled by the state-of-the-art Bosch 9M+ ABS. Or the super sticky OEM Continental SportAttack tires.
Also, 48mm USD forks by WP and a rear shock from the same maker thrill with a razor sharp racing set-up as well as a highly sensitive response. Ingredients that just could not be better matched. Or simply the recipe for one of the most dynamic rides, not just in the Supermoto segment.
2012 KTM 990 SMR Features and Benefits
- Powerful LC8 4-stroke V-Twin, electronic Keihin fuel injection with two throttle valves, balancer shaft, hydraulic multi-disc wet clutch, 6-speed gearbox
- Max. output: 85 kW/116 hp, emissions: Euro 3
- State-of-the-art Bosch 9M+ ABS
- Rigid, powder coated, chrome-molybdenum steel trellis frame with black aluminium swingarm
- Fully adjustable, 48 mm WP upside-down forks
- Fully adjustable WP monoshock
- New aluminium wheels with Continental hypersport tires
- Radial Brembo monoblock four-pot front callipers on floating brake discs
- Complex KTM R graphics
- Even tighter entry-level pricing thanks to optimised component tuning
source: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2012models/2012-KTM-990SMR.htm
FUN FACTOR XXL
“R” means racing – and the 990 SM R is the super sport bike among the Supermotos. The 999cc LC8- V2 with 116 hp serves some extra thrust while delivering a remarkably smooth partial load response thanks to its sophisticated electronic fuel injection.
Only the finest components make it to the periphery of the SM R – components like radial Brembo Monoblock four-pot callipers on great 305mm discs, controlled by the state-of-the-art Bosch 9M+ ABS. Or the super sticky OEM Continental SportAttack tires.
Also, 48mm USD forks by WP and a rear shock from the same maker thrill with a razor sharp racing set-up as well as a highly sensitive response. Ingredients that just could not be better matched. Or simply the recipe for one of the most dynamic rides, not just in the Supermoto segment.
2012 KTM 990 SMR Features and Benefits
- Powerful LC8 4-stroke V-Twin, electronic Keihin fuel injection with two throttle valves, balancer shaft, hydraulic multi-disc wet clutch, 6-speed gearbox
- Max. output: 85 kW/116 hp, emissions: Euro 3
- State-of-the-art Bosch 9M+ ABS
- Rigid, powder coated, chrome-molybdenum steel trellis frame with black aluminium swingarm
- Fully adjustable, 48 mm WP upside-down forks
- Fully adjustable WP monoshock
- New aluminium wheels with Continental hypersport tires
- Radial Brembo monoblock four-pot front callipers on floating brake discs
- Complex KTM R graphics
- Even tighter entry-level pricing thanks to optimised component tuning
source: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2012models/2012-KTM-990SMR.htm
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