2011 May - Motorcycle News - Page 6

May 12, 2011

2012 Honda Vision 110 announced

Honda is pleased to announce a further model to its 2011 two-wheel line-up, with the forthcoming addition of the new Vision scooter. This stylish 110cc-powered scooter joins Honda’s fast-growing and popular twist-and-go family, and has been designed as an adaptable commuter that combines ample performance with superb fuel economy and generous storage, as well as great comfort for both rider and pillion. Read the full article »


May 11, 2011

Video: Honda launches CBR1000RR Casey Stoner Replica

The Australian arm of Honda launched a special edition Fireblade to celebrate the 2007 MotoGP World Champion signing for Honda in 2011. The bike comes with a plate of authenticity, a Repsol seat cowl and Stoner decals mounted on the motorcycle. The manufacturer released a video to promote the special edition Fireblade starring Casey Stoner. Unfortunately, the special CBR1000RR motorcycles marketed only in Australia alone. Read the full article »


May 11, 2011

Video: Motocross base jumping in Chile

Fearless Chilean base jumper Julio Munoz decided to perform a death-defying stunt in the Chilean Andes. The world-famous stuntman is clearly crazy – but he makes great videos of his feats. Wearing a helmet-mounted camera he sped his 450cc bike off a cliff before opening his parachute just 200ft from the ground while the bike crashed into the side of the mountain. The stunt is thought to have taken three years to plan and cost more than $100,000. Read the full article »


May 11, 2011

2012 MV Agusta F4 RR revealed

After teasing us last week with a video, the Italian manufacturer took the wraps off the new MV Agusta F4 RR „Corsacorta”. Created using the most exotic materials, ultra-sophisticated suspension and the new 1000cc short-stroke engine make the MV Agusta F4 RR the most advanced and powerful superbike in the world. To already refined MV Agusta F4, you add even more exotic materials, reduced weight, and, above all, a 201hp four-cylinder engine which makes the F4 RR the most powerful superbike ever built. Read the full article »


May 10, 2011

2012 Lightning Motors Concept Sketch?

What you can see here, is a concept sketch of the new 2012 „Flying Banana”. This sketch gives us some idea of what to expect this weekend at Infineon for the first round of the North American TTXGP series. According to the TTXGP entry list, Lightning Motors will run two bikes, with Mike Hannas (number 88) and and Michael Barnes (number 80). This means that the Lightning motors is the only team running two bikes at Infineon this season. Read the full article »


May 10, 2011

Akrapovic Morsus custom chopper

Akrapovic is a Slovenian manufacturer which is known for making exhaust systems primarily for motorcycles. The manufacturer decided to build a custom chopper. Of course, Akrapovic didn’t build the Morsus on its own, it was created in collaboration with Dreamachine Motorcycles. Whilst its a one off piece of art, its a working machine which can be ridden. The machine was designed and handbuilt in Slovenia with the project coordinated by Dreamachine Motorcycles and Akrapovič leading designers, engineers and skilled craftsmen. Read the full article »


May 10, 2011

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May 9, 2011

2011 Roehr eSupersport electric sportsbike introduced

Roehr Motorcycles is pleased to introduce a significant milestone in production electric motorcycles, the all new 2011 Roehr eSuperSport. The 2011 eSuperSport benefits from a closer relationship with Hyosung Motors USA, based on the award winning GT650R, known for it’s outstanding value, reliability, and high equipment level, has been integrated with Roehr Motorcycles’ latest version of it’s advanced and proven electric drive system. The result is the best performance electric motorcycle value on the market. Read the full article »


May 9, 2011

Husqvarna’s 900cc motor revealed

Husqvarna is going to introduce a new line of street motorcycles in the coming months, and now we have the first official information about the first bike. The new model will focus on a unique combination of performance and versatility, concentrating on the pleasure and fun of riding the machine. The first bike to be launched using the 900cc power plant will be a naked street bike in two versions (standard and factory). Both will be powered by the same engine – a new, 900cc motor which is a longer stroke version of the BMW F800’s 798cc parallel twin. Read the full article »


May 9, 2011

Win with Honda as new Crossrunner launch plans announced

Honda’s much-anticipated Crossrunner will be in Honda Motorcycle dealerships across the UK from Saturday 14 May and to celebrate its arrival, Honda (UK) is giving away a brand new Crossrunner as part of a Free Prize Draw. Available in red, white and black, and priced competitively at £9,075 OTR, the Crossrunner will be available to test ride at dealerships from Saturday 14 May. One lucky person will also win a brand new Crossunner simply by visiting www.honda.co.uk and completing the on-line entry form, or by filling in an entry form in dealerships, by 31 July 2011. Read the full article »