motor modification: April 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

2009 Aprilia Shiver 750 GT Photo Gallery Design

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Honda VFR800 C-ABS

We’d earlier said that Honda are likely to replace the existing VFR800 with a brand-new, V5-powered VFR1000 for 2009. And we were completely wrong! Honda have released pics of the 2009 VFR800, which is still powered by the same VTEC V4 which we all know and love.

However, like the 2009 Fireblade, the VFR800 now comes with C-ABS on the options list, and white is one of the new paint options. The base model costs US$11,000 and you’ll have to pay US$12,000 if you want those anti-lock brakes.

Must admit we’re a bit disappointed that apart from the C-ABS thing, Honda haven’t bothered to update the VFR800 at all. If not the V5 engine, at least sharpened-up styling and USD forks would have helped. And maybe that underseat exhaust system should have made way for a Fireblade-style number

My Article "Why use Car Covers"

If we have a car, important one is how to keep car body to make it look clean and shiny like a new car. For that we need to use a car cover, below are the benefits we get when using a car cover

1) If you live a high rainfall area which then you need a car cover is resistant to water. Because rain can damage car paint, so we need to use a car cover, than we bother washing our cars better to install the car cover.

2) Sometimes we choose to park in the shade such as under trees, but we are not aware that the tree is a nesting place for birds. Your car will be dirty if exposed to the feces of birds that nest in trees or branches from trees that fell to make your car paint scratched, you may not immediately clean so we need to put a car cover if we parked the car under a tree.

3) Although only a cloth car cover that covers the car but it is useful to prevent theft. Cars that use the cover to make a thief can’t open car doors with ease so that cars become safer.

4) The UV rays are too strong can make you easy to dull paint, if you park the vehicle in the sun should use a car cover.

5) Conscious or not when we parked the car in the garage,the cold can get into the car so the car's interior was wet. To prevent that we need to install the car cover, car cover to protect your car from the cold outside.

Buy a car cover is not anything wrong because the aim to protect your car. If you want to buy it, choose the best because not all car covers same and compare the prices so we can buy car covers at best prices.

Honda SS125 1967

The stamped-frame Hondas have grown more attractive with the passage of time, and the SS125 is the best looker among them. I like the efficiency of the layout, but it certainly doesn't rival the best European designs of the time for sheer sculptural beauty.

'SuperSport' didn't translate into any extra power. By the time the SS125 was introduced, the 125 twin was pretty long in the tooth and already making all the power it reliably could. Its 10,000 RPM redline was still remarkable, but all those revs only provided 16 crank horsepower and less torque than a 4-stroke twin was expected to make, especially with a 4-speed transmission.

The stamped steel frame was actually quite rigid. The flexy forks and swingarm, combined with garbage damping units and springs, made it less than sporting.

2010 Kawasaki ER6-n

At first, the silly sideblades and overly-ambitious styling looked horrible to me. The fact that it is functionally excellent prompted me give it another look, and I must confess it has grown on me over time. Many of the details are still too cluttered (especially the exhaust and lower engine shields, and that silly headlight) but it does have a certain panache. It certainly isn't boring or bland.

The 650 twin is classed as a 'beginner bike' and dismissed by many as 'just a midsized twin.' But let's put that in perspective: the ER-6n would have been amongst the fastest production bikes in the world 30 years ago. It is still no slouch. Some say it vibrates a bit too much, but once again, that is just being nit-picky by anything but 2010 standards.

There is nothing to complain about the ER-6n's handling, it steers nicely, corners and is reassuringly steady on the highway. Again, this score is a sign of how much bikes have improved over the last decade or so, and just how many excellent bikes are out there now.

2009 Yamaha FZ 16 Photo Gallery

General information
Model:	Yamaha FZ16
Year:	2009
Category:	Naked bike
Rating:	75.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety:	See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	153.00 ccm (9.34 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder
Stroke:	4
Power:	14.00 HP (10.2 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque:	14.00 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Max RPM:	8500
Compression:	9.0:1
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Valves per cylinder:	2
Fuel control:	SOHC
Ignition:	Digital
Starter:	Electric
Lubrication system:	Wet sump
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Dry weight:	126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	134.0 kg (295.4 pounds)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:	Macho
Front suspension travel:	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension:	monocross
Rear suspension travel:	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front brakes:	Single disc
Front brakes diameter:	265 mm (10.4 inches)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Speed and acceleration
Top speed:	135.0 km/h (83.9 mph)
Power/weight ratio:	0.1111 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)
Reserve fuel capacity:	2.00 litres (0.53 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles):	50.00 litres (13.21 gallons)
Color options:	red, black, flaming orange
Further information
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Yamaha YZF-R125

Yamaha has added yet more arsenal to the once decaying 250cc and under roadbike segment with the release of the sportsbike-inspired YZF-R125.

Yamaha claims the same engineers who created the YZF-R1 and YZF-R6 are behind the YZF-R125, which has a fuel-injected, four-valve, SOHC 125cc four-stroke engine (bore and stroke are 52mm and 58.6mm) that produces maximum power at a fairly lofty 9000rpm.
It has a six-speed gearbox, signature Yamaha Deltabox frame, aluminium swingarm, light five-spoke wheels, sharp bodywork, 1355mm wheelbase and 292m front disc, clearly aimed at those looking for some sporting DNA in the tiddler class.

There is a six-speed gearbox, and an R6-style mid-ship muffler

Yamaha claims it offers the strongest overall performance in the 125cc four-stroke class -- although it's not what you'd call a saturated segment.

Honda has its CBR125RW, while the venerable Cagiva Mito is two-stroke.

The CBR125RW is the fifth biggest selling bike in the 250c roadbike category so far this year, behind the Kawasaki Ninja, Honda CT110, Honda CBF250 and Hyosung GT250R.

Accessories for the $6999 YZF-R125 include a double bubble screen, seat cover, carbon yoke protector and tank pad.

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is a vehicle designed for someone who wants an SUV that sophisticated, modern, and has the to ability explore the rugged and damaged roads. Interior design Chevrolet Tahoe is very wide so can carry nine passengers in it. Its interior is very luxurious as leather upholstery. Handling of this car feels good and although it has a big body. For Chevrolet Tahoe engine use 3.5-liter engine, V8, 320-horsepower, a six-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. Chevrolet Tahoe has safety devices with antilock brake system (ABS) disc brake and equipped with air bags so passengers was not injured when the accidents. Chevrolet Tahoe Price $ 36.924 - $ 52.840 is very cheap for an SUV that has many features.

To facilitate you when making long trips this car has a GPS that is connected by satellite so you will not get lost. For dashboard has been designed with modern design. With MP3 player and 1.6 channel sound system will make this car felt like home theater, you will be satisfied with the quality of sound produced. If you are not satisfied with the exterior of this car, you can add accessories that match what you want, chevy tahoe accessories are widely available on the market, you can buy it online and come directly to the shop of goods car accessories

2009 Aprilia Mana 850 GT Pictures Design

General information
Model:	Aprilia Mana 850 GT
Year:	2009
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	Do you know this bike? Click here to rate it. We miss 2 votes to show the rating.
Safety:	See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1679.00 ccm (102.45 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V4
Stroke:	4
Compression:	11.3:1
Bore x stroke:	90.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starter:	Electric
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch:	Multiplate slipper clutch
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	309.8 kg (683.0 pounds)
Seat height:	775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,189 mm (46.8 inches)
Overall length:	2,395 mm (94.3 inches)
Overall width:	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,699 mm (66.9 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):	31.0°
Trail:	147 mm (5.8 inches)
Front suspension:	52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Front suspension travel:	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension:	Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-R18
Rear tyre dimensions:	200/50-R18
Front brakes:	Double disc. Wave-type discs; radial mount 6-piston calipers, Brembo® radial pump master cylinder
Front brakes diameter:	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc. Wave-type disc, single-piston caliper and Brembo® master cylinder
Rear brakes diameter:	298 mm (11.7 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	15.14 litres (4.00 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles):	8.71 litres (2.30 gallons)
Color options:	Candy Red/silver/black
Further information
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Monday, April 26, 2010

Suzuki van-van

Who calls a motorbike a Van-Van? Especially in 2003? And, more to the point, why? Well, if you are Suzuki's marketing team, the answer is very simple. Suzuki call their cute little RV125 a Van-Van because they had one in their range in the dark ages, it was popular and it seemed like a good idea to resurrect it. So they did.

To be fair, the new bike does bear more than a passing resemblance to its antediluvian predecessor. The big chrome headlight, spoked wheels, single front disc with a drum on the back, the elderly air cooled single cylinder engine and the retro styling all hark back to a gentler age of motorcycling. Actually that isn't entirely true. The age of motorcycling that they invoke memories from wasn't gentle at all. It was full of evil handling semi reliable overpowered and underbraked animals of motorbikes. And a few gentle souls, which died out as more and more people were converted to the dark side of multi-cylinder high performance biking.

But they do say that what goes around, comes around. And that's certainly the case here, where there seems to be an increasing demand for a commuter bike that isn't a scooter but isn't a missile either. Plenty of people still have sufficient prejudice against scooters that they need something with big wheels, but at the same time they have a sufficiently realistic view of their abilities to limit the performance available to them. The bombsites that masquerade as road surfaces in our cities mean that a commuter needs pretty plush suspension, while the occasional need to go up the kerb to reach that last parking bay means that big balloon tyres will be a major plus. The seat needs to be large enough to handle a full size bottom and there needs to be some luggage capacity.

2009 Yamaha Vmax Gallery Design

General information
Model:	Yamaha VMAX
Year:	2009
Category:	Custom / cruiser
Rating:	Do you know this bike? Click here to rate it. We miss 2 votes to show the rating.
Safety:	See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	1679.00 ccm (102.45 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V4
Stroke:	4
Compression:	11.3:1
Bore x stroke:	90.0 x 66.0 mm (3.5 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection. Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Starter:	Electric
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
Clutch:	Multiplate slipper clutch
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	309.8 kg (683.0 pounds)
Seat height:	775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,189 mm (46.8 inches)
Overall length:	2,395 mm (94.3 inches)
Overall width:	820 mm (32.3 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,699 mm (66.9 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Rake (fork angle):	31.0°
Trail:	147 mm (5.8 inches)
Front suspension:	52mm telescopic cartridge fork w/oxidized titanium coating. Fully adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Front suspension travel:	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension:	Single shock w/remote reservoir and remote adjustable for preload, compression and rebound
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-R18
Rear tyre dimensions:	200/50-R18
Front brakes:	Double disc. Wave-type discs; radial mount 6-piston calipers, Brembo® radial pump master cylinder
Front brakes diameter:	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc. Wave-type disc, single-piston caliper and Brembo® master cylinder
Rear brakes diameter:	298 mm (11.7 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	15.14 litres (4.00 gallons)
Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles):	8.71 litres (2.30 gallons)
Color options:	Candy Red/silver/black
Further information
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Ask questions	Join the 10 Yamaha VMAX discussion group.
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2009 Suzuki GSX-R600 Wallpaper Design

General information
Model:	Suzuki GSX-R600
Year:	2009
Category:	Sport
Rating:	Do you know this bike? Click here to rate it. We miss 1 vote to show the rating.
Safety:	See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2
Stroke:	4
Compression:	12.8:1
Bore x stroke:	67.0 x 42.5 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection
Valves per cylinder:	4
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Color
Starter:	Electric
Lubrication system:	Wet sump
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Dry weight:	220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	196.0 kg (432.1 pounds)
Seat height:	810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall length:	2,040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall width:	715 mm (28.1 inches)
Ground clearance:	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,400 mm (55.1 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:	Color
Front suspension:	Inverted, telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension:	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	180/55-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
Color options:	Black, Blue/White, Orange/Black, White
Modifications compared to previous model:	The LED combination taillight and brake light is built into the rear of the tailsection, featuring a red, mirror lens, covering LED´s.
Further information
Parts and accessories	Check out parts and accessories from our partners.
Ask questions	Join the 10 Suzuki GSX-R600 discussion group.
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