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All New 2013 Honda Fit EV

Unveiled today, the Fit EV will be hitting the US streets next summer as Honda announced plans to lease the battery electric commuter to select markets in California and Oregan, followed by six East Coast markets by 2013.The driving range of the of the Fit EV, based on the popular Fit (Jazz in Europe), has been estimated at 123 miles per charge, which translates to a 76 mile range when combined with adjusted city and highway ranges.

Powered by a 20kWh lithium-ion battery and a 92 kilowatt coaxial electric motor, the result is excellent efficiency and power at relatively high speeds.A 3-mode electric drive system adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid can be used to maximize efficiency and improve acceleration. A 17 percent driving range increase is available in Econ mode when compared to Normal, and Sport mode improves acceleration significantly with the aim of making it more fun to drive.The 6.6kW onboard 32amp charger allows for convenient recharging and with a 240-volt charger a full recharge is possible in just three hours.

Mirroring the petrol-powered Fit the exterior will be available exclusively in Reflection Blue Pearl, and will have a chrome front fascia, EV badges, distinctive five-spoke alloys, and an aerodynamic rear spoiler.Inside a bio-fabric covers the seating surfaces, a standard telematics system allows the driver to remotely view the vehicle's state of charge and initiate charging, and the Fit EV will also be equipped with a Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System that helps to locate charging stations and that also supplies updated traffic information.

The MSRP of the Fit EV is $38,675, and the lease price is estimated at $399 per month. Honda expect 1,100 models to be produced over the next three years based on early market responses.

Yamaha Nozza 2012,The new scooter for Indonesian market

Yamaha again preparing to launch one of the newest products on the variant scooter duck(skubek) automatic in 2012. As revealed by the page yamahateam.com, "Yamaha Nozza"asphalt ready to offer comfort, luxury, and style to its customers.

The presence of Nozza Yamaha reinforces this Japanese motorcycle manufacturers to master the motorcycle market is more feminine. Oval-shaped headlamps and motor bodyis curved like a classic Mio reflects the feminine impression. Therefore, it's automatic scooter this one is more suitable for women.

Yamaha Nozza has a length 1765mm, width 685mm, height 1080mm, 115mm and groundclearance. When compared with the output of Honda products, Nozza look slimmer. The most innovative of the Yamaha Nozza is the placement of the fuel tank behind the frontcover body. Thanks to this simplicity, the women do not have to bother to come down andopen the seat of the motor when pumping gas.

Not only that, Nozza Yamaha motors are also equipped with a trunk large enough, even fitenough to accommodate two helmets sekaligus.Dek Nozza footrest is made wide so that the motor will feel more spacious.

In terms of engines, Yamaha Nozza YMJET carrying machine-FI electronic fuel injectionwith a capacity of 115cc. With this machine, the motor will be capable of producing powerup to 7.4hp at 7500rpm with torque 7.6Nm at 5500rpm.

For the record, Yamaha Nozza already paved in Vietnam with a price tag of about Rp 14million. For the market in Indonesia, seems to still have a little wait for its launch in 2012.

New Triumph Tiger Explorer 2012

Triumph finally released the first official pictures display the most recent adventure bike for 2012, named "Tiger Explorer." As is known together, pre-publicity bike this one is actuallyalready appeared more than a year ago. But, whatever it is, the motor is a great version of the Triumph Tiger 800 XC.

Although details of the new technique on the mat ascertained EICMA in Milan some time to come, The New Triumph Tiger Explorer is believed to be holding a three-cylinder 1200 cc engine that will generate power of up to 137 bhp.

In addition, the Triumph also adds technology Tuesday at his new motorcycle brakingsystem with ABS (anti-lock brakes system), valves fly-by-wire, and traction control. Withthis technology, Triumph will have a class that was remembered better than its competitors

When viewed from the body design, styling XS 800 Tiger seems to still feel in The NewTiger this 2012 Explorer. However, some sources state that the output Triumph motorcycleadventure has the ability to challenge some of the other touring motorcycles like the BMWR1200GS, Ducati Multistrada 1200, KTM 990 Adventure, Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V,Yamaha Super Tenere, and Suzuki V-Strom 1000.

Meanwhile, in the frame of the bike, Tiger Explorer using a steel chassis with an opencrankcase, following the standard fork and monoshock. Motor touring the UK manufactureris using 19-inch alloy wheels with front and 17 inches in the rear.

As reported on pages motorcycle-usa.com, certainty about how Triumph Tigermembanderol price is likely the new Explorer will be confirmed at the Milan EICMA eventto be held next month.

New Honda CB600F Hornet 2012

Honda CB600F Hornet

Since it first shook up the streetfighter scene in 1998, the CB600F Hornet has become one of the most influential middleweight Naked motorcycles. A close blood relative of the race-winning CBR600RR, the first CB600F presented an unprecedented package of sporty performance and light, user-friendly handling.

General information
Model:	Honda CB600F Hornet
Year:	2012
Category:	Naked bike
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type:	In-line four, four-stroke
Power:	100.58 HP (73.4 kW)) @ 12000 RPM
Torque:	63.50 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 46.8 ft.lbs) @ 10500 RPM
Compression:	12.0:1
Bore x stroke:	67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel system:	Injection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Driveline:	#525 O-ring sealed chain
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension:	41mm inverted telescopic fork, 120mm axle travel
Rear suspension:	Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload, 128mm axle travel
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	180/55-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc. Optional ABS
Front brakes diameter:	296 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc. Optional ABS
Rear brakes diameter:	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Wheels:	Hollow-section 5-spoke cast aluminium
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	198.0 kg (436.5 pounds)
Seat height:	800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,095 mm (43.1 inches)
Overall length:	2,090 mm (82.3 inches)
Overall width:	740 mm (29.1 inches)
Ground clearance:	135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,435 mm (56.5 inches)
Fuel capacity:	19.00 litres (5.02 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity:	3.50 litres (0.92 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric
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New Suzuki SV650S started selling in Europe 2012

Japanese Suzuki presented to the public a new generation of cult sport motorcycle SV650S.

This model was first introduced by the manufacturer in 1999, and thanks to its extraordinary power and low cost, once acquired a vast army of fans around the world. C the onset of the previous generation Suzuki SV650S three years have passed, and finally, the moment has come a long-awaited update of popular models.

Comfortable handling, impeccable appearance and comfortable ride – just make it clear that Suzuki SV650S created for entertainment and for pleasure driving.

Updated sportbike received DOHC petrol engine V-Twin volume of 645 cc water-cooled, aggregate compact 6-speed manual transmission Transmission with vertical shafts. The angle of the collapse of the cylinders is 90 degrees, which eliminates the vibration, and the motor itself is lightweight and compact. New most economic 70-strong V-Twin power unit has an impressive maximum torque to 64 Nm. And the electronic fuel injection has a two-chamber throttle valve, which allows you to develop the optimum air flow rate, squeezing out the maximum possible engine efficiency. A liquid cooling system increases the durability and engine performance. The injector is equipped with new items of air-pulse system PAIR, which reduces exhaust emissions in the atmosphere doubled.

Compact and stylish instrument panel includes: LCD speedometer, tachometer, odometer, clock, fuel level gauge and temperature gauge.

Among the emerging changes was the new 41-millimeter forks with RWU stroke length 130 mm, two front hydraulic 290 mm disc brake with dual- pads, adjustable rear shock absorber Link-type and single rear brake disc 220 mm in diameter.

These sports bikes are very popular among fans of street racing and novice racers.

In Europe, Suzuki SV650S will be supplied at a price of about 5,500 euros.

New 2015 Concept Design Harley Davidson

This concept bike, which, according to the author, might well have produced over 10 years under the legendary brand Harley-Davidson, and would be able to attract the youth audience.

The author of the future motorcycle concept – designer Jonathan Russell – convinced that such a machine is able to bring fresh impetus to the company, heavy and bulky product which romp through the world for over a century.

The original frame, a pair of handles, a big engine, and the most interesting – a number of embedded technology lotions, which the authors simply have to be manufactured by Apple. Will it be built iPad, or something entirely new that will be in ten years, not specified.

LCD screens well and unobtrusively integrated into the frame, and the dashboard – a sleek, fuel tank.

Why all this trendy filling it should be available under the brand Harley-Davidson, author of the idea does not specify. Apparently, just as he would like.

New 2013 Husqvarna 800cc

Brand Husqvarna plans to soon present a series of new models, made on the basis of two-cylinder 800-cc engine from BMW with a parallel arrangement of the cylinders.

This will seem the same engine that is on the actual bikes BMW Series F800. Recall, BMW bought Husqvarna brand in 2007.

About the new plans Husqvarna much talk at the recently concluded show Cologne Intermot-2012, but officially announced specific plans have not been.

It is expected that the new Husqvarna motorcycles will be represented by a version performed by supermotard, as well as the option of dual bike, as the main competitor for which we consider recent brainchild of British Triumph – Triumph Tiger XC.

Concept 2015 Harley Davidson Muscle Sportster

The average age of the adherents of Harley-Davidson continues to grow, and brand th as needed infusion of fresh interest. Issue model Sportster Forty-Eight was able to attract some attention to the younger generation, but this is not enough, says designer Travis Clark. Much more effective, in his opinion, would be launched into production of the proposed concept, called Brawler.

If you look at this range of HD, a noticeable similarity between the concept right away with two cameras from the range of the Iron Giant – y relatively sports Sportster concept took the easy and manageable, while the V-ROD – Muscle-image and a powerful engine. The result was downed Muscle Sportster with raised from exhaust and sophisticated suspension (damper on the rear and front).

Ducati Spite Concept by Spanish Designers

this concept from the duo’s Spanish designers, is available in three colors: red, black and white. Applied creators description for the most part consists of a poetic turn that suggests to us two-wheeled passion on their machines.

Ducati Spite is fraught with the two sides of the soul. One is the extreme simplicity, another – the details and elaborate detail. According to the creators, Spite combines the comfort of urban maxi-scooter with aggression single Street Fighter. Front suspension custom design has several modes, including the City and Sport, and the road bike looks loose LEDs, making him look like an alien creature.

ducati spite lorenzo andre simon campestre

Lorenzo Andre Spreafico and Simon Campestre have a taste for bikes. Perhaps they are avid riders. At least, the degree of elaboration Ducati Spite leads to such thoughts. With interest are waiting for new works of designer duo.

Yamaha MT-01 SP

Yamaha releases a special limited version of the MT-01 SP with some technical and stylistic changes.

Particular emphasis was placed on suspension, which now consists of 43-mm front forks and an updated rear damper Ohlins. As standard you will find tires Pirelli Diablo Rosso with size 120/70-17 front and 190/50-17 rear.

2011 Yamaha MT-01 SP will be supplied in a special black-red-white color (Yamaha Cloudy White) with some additional amount of chromium. At the moment the bike is delivered for sale in Italy.

2013 Yamaha MT-01 Power Cruiser

2013 Yamaha MT-01 Power Cruiser

If you think Yamaha got lucky when it took sportbikes and four-stroke motocrossers to a new level with the stunning R1 and YZ400 in 1998, leaving everyone behind and scrambling to catch up (yes, this includes Honda), you better think again. Yamaha is about to do the same thing with the power cruiser segment.

The Tokyo Motorcycle Show saw Yamaha’s introduction of the equally stunning MT-01 concept power cruiser. Don’t think this is purely a concept that is not destined for production. This was the centerpiece of the show for Yamaha, and Yamaha spent tremendous time, energy and money developing this bike and the concept underlying it. This may be the successor to the V-Max, or an entirely new class of motorcycle — we’re not sure, but you can expect Yamaha to produce this bike and sell it to the public very soon (although in slightly different clothing – the current exhaust pipe arrangement would burn a passenger’s legs).

Elements of the MT-01’s styling are reminiscent of the V-Max — particularly the shape of the tank side panels. The MT-01 is extremely austere, reminding us of a Buell in some ways by combining a cruiser-style motor in a lightweight, minimalist frame.

This bike promises to go well beyond anything Buell has ever done, however. The motor appears somewhat related to Yamaha’s pushrod, V-twin cruiser Road Star (a 1600cc V-twin), but the cases are different and you can expect that the motor will be tuned for significantly more horsepower and torque. Combining this with the obviously lightweight chassis will result in a new level of performance in a pushrod V-twin motorcycle.

As the pictures make obvious, the mechanical elements of the MT-01 dominate the design of the bike. Rather than package the engine and mechanicals within a design, the engine and mechanicals are the design.

Frankly, we think this bike is a dramatic step forward in many ways. Initially, you are almost shocked by the design, but it grows on you in the way that the essence of a motorcycle appeals to you. The essence is the motor and the functional parts of the chassis, of course, and those elements smack you in the face when you look at the MT-01. Unlike a fat and heavy cruiser, however, here those elements are stripped to the bone where only there functionality stands out. Beautiful!

Take, for example, Yamaha’s treatment of the rear suspension, which resides on the left side of the cylinders in all its naked glory. This location has the functional benefit of centralizing the mass of the motorcycle and making the rear suspension easily serviceable. Yet, it is a design element itself — a design element which is appealing more for this functionality than its physical presentation.

The dual front disc brakes and Yamaha R1-style multi-piston calipers, combined with the light weight of the machine, would introduce a new level of braking performance to the cruiser segment, and there is no reason to doubt that Yamaha has not designed in equally high levels of handling and acceleration.

We had to look at the MT-01 for quite a while and think about it deeply, but the concept and the execution really excite us. Yamaha is reaching for that same level of soulful motorcycling experience that Moto Guzzi enthusiasts have known and deeply appreciated for a long time (see MD’s article on August 12). Combining performance and the heartbeat of a big V-twin.

All in all, we think the MT-01 represents an R1 type of leap forward in motorcycling, albeit in a different class or segment. Only Moto Guzzi competes in this same arena, but Moto Guzzi has been like a fine, but largely undiscovered wine — appreciated by the few connoisseurs. Yamaha is about to take this mainstream.

There are human beings inside Yamaha with deep feelings and a clear vision of the future of motorcycling. You can spend millions on research and development, but you can’t buy this vision. Only an individual human being can have this — committees and corporate bureaucracy normally destroy it. Yamaha has found a way to express this vision in their products. Bravo!

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