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Motorcycle Preview: Benelli Cafe 1130 Racer
The design idea used for the development of the Café Racer was that of creating a TNT inspired by the racing bikes of the past, but with a series of unique, sophisticated details to make it modern and effective.
The result is a motorcycle with an extraordinary personality - a bike which simultaneously offers riding comfort and extreme performance thanks to its exceptional components: a higher and more protective windscreen for greater aerodynamic protection, lower clip-on handlebars in aluminium alloy, single seat bellypan and tailpiece to experience the thrills of riding a true racer alone, eccentric foot board adjustment system, carbon parts and seat support.
As with the design, the colour was also inspired by the past for an exceptional aesthetic impact and to make the Café Racer even more exclusive in the world gamma of the Streetfighters.
An important innovation in the motor: as in all of the TNT model year 2005 versions, The Café Racer offers the possibility of modifying motor functions by simply pressing a lighted button on the dash support.
The engine control unit can be switched between free power and controlled power for better control of the motorcycle in poor traction conditions. This also guarantees a decrease in fuel consumption of 10-20% depending on driving style and on the road.
The free power configuration makes it possible to fully enjoy the torque features and motor power, while the controlled power configuration makes it possible to enjoy using the bike easily in the city, even on asphalt with poor traction, either alone or with a passenger, without stress.
The exclusive technical aspects are also seen in the exceptional cycle: this version sports a powerful 50 mm fork completely adjustable in compression, extension and spring preload, with a hardened surface to improve the sliding qualities which contribute to making the road holding solid and precise.
The back shock absorber body is in Ergal - light and unique in the world panorama; it is completely adjustable in extension and spring preload to offer a good level of performance constancy and to make riding safe in all asphalt conditions.
The attention given to the quest for lightness and performance is confirmed by the use of Marchesini rims in forged and machined aluminium alloy and the Brembo braking system which mounts a 4 piston radial calliper and a 320 mm diameter double disk at the front.
The TNT Café Racer is the result of a perfect blend of stylistic solutions and exclusive, sophisticated technique which come together to fully satisfy the performance levels which today's motorcycle riders demand.
April 20, 2012
BMW Naked F800R Motorcycle
The BMW F800R is a naked motorcycle introduced by BMW Motorrad in 2009. It is the newest addition to the F-series, which includes the F800S, the dual-sport F800GS & F650GS, and the sport touring F800ST.
The F800R was first introduced when Streetbike freestyle World Champion, Chris Pfeiffer started using the custom bike for his tricks. Pfeiffer first started using a BMW F800S in January 2006, and eventually transformed the S into an R model in order to lighten the weight of the bike and make it more suitable for motorcycle stunt riding.
In honor of Pfeiffer, BMW is offering a limited edition of 68 Chris-Pfeiffer-Edition BMW F800R models, which has custom paintwork and an Akrapovič exhaust.
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April 18, 2012
Harley Davidson HD FLHXXX Street Glide Trike
The Street Glide Trike brings two-wheel attitude with three-wheel comfort to the three-wheel category. The Harley-Davidson Trike platform brings original-equipment design, quality and service to the three-wheel motorcycle segment.
Trike models utilize a frame and associated chassis structure and geometry engineered specifically to handle the loads generated by the steering forces and weight of a three-wheel vehicle.
U.S. MSRP - Vivid Black $27,499. Color Option $28,299
KTM Preview: 2013 KTM Adventure Super Duke
The KTM Head of Development of street bikes, Robert Prielinger, announced the coming of new Super Duke and Adventure models for 2013. The new twins took longer to develop, according to Prielinger, because the company developed new electronics.
Porsche is collaborating with KTM on the new technology, specifically for the ABS on the SMT. Although the successor to the 990 Adventure was ready at the end of 2010, KTM’s Stefan Pierer personally rejected it, because the engine resembled the BMW GS too much. Until 2013, KTM will work on the successors for the Adventure and Super Duke.
Although no specifics were given, KTM plans to produce 1200s, 1000s, and a smaller 700 or 800 version. KTM will use its experience to shed some weight on the models to improve handling. The 2013 Super Duke will have a completely new engine and traction control.
As KTM stated after the victory in the Dakar, a limited production 450 Rally can be had, but don’t get too excited, because it will set you back about 25,000 Euros ($34,000)
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