Ariel Ace (2015): new motorbike from makers of Atom

British sports car manufacturer Ariel - best known for manufacturing the big boy’s go-kart, the Atom - has pulled the covers off its first new motorcycle in more than 50 years.
The Ariel Ace bike will be priced from around £20,000, and will be manufactured in small numbers alongside the Atom sports car at the Ariel headquarters in Somerset.

What makes the Ariel Ace a special motorcycle?

The Ace will build upon Ariel’s relationship with Honda by featuring its 173bhp 1237cc V4 engine and drive system. Instead of focusing on the powertrain’s evidently enormous performance potential, Ariel reckons buyers will be attracted by its bespoke build system – claimed to be a first for a production motorcycle.
Each Ariel Ace will be made specifically to the individual rider’s requirements, and Ariel say there is a large number of customisable options, making each Ace 100% personal.

How the Ariel Ace will be tailor made

Owners will be able to choose from variations such as front and rear suspensions, handlebars,
bodywork, size of fuel tank and even exhausts. The choice of wheels includes a lightweight carbonfibre and aluminium option made specifically for the Ace. Colours, materials and finishes on the bike will also be tailor made.
‘Motorcyclists have a real passion for their machines,’ said Simon Saunders, the owner of Ariel. ‘They like them to be individual, and they want them to be their bike. With the Ace the uniqueness is built in as the bike is produced and each one will be as individual as its owner.’
Building on a system used with the Atom, the Ariel Ace can be upgraded over time at the factory. This is a system that Ariel claims has seen much success with the Atom, with owners choosing to retain their vehicles and upgrade instead of possibly buying into the opposition.

Ariel motorbikes: a history lesson

Ariel’s roots can be traced back to 1870, when it used to make early Victorian bikes. The company prospered for almost a century, but folded in 1970. Biking enthusiast Simon Saunders started Ariel Motor Company in 1999 and began building the Atom, which has much in common with its two-wheeled ancestors.
Back in 1895, Ariel started a relationship with tyre manufacturer Dunlop and it’s been rekindled with the new Ariel Ace; customers can choose their pick of a number of Dunlop tyre options.
Production of the Ace is scheduled to start in early 2015 with only 100-150 to be produced each year.

2014 Honda Valkyrie 

As I write this, there are three hours left on American Honda Motor’s embargo on posting photos or writing about its new Valkyrie—and I’m amazed there’s nothing yet on the Internet. There’s been no speculation about a new Valk that I could find, so you’re probably as surprised as I was when I got these photos of the new model.
The first Valkyrie used a simple formula well-known to American hot-rod builders: take the frame and motor of a big, heavy car and chop away everything you don’t need. That first iteration was built right here in the USA from 1996-2003 and still has legions of fans. It used the flat-six, liquid-cooled 1520cc motor and five-speed gearbox from the old GL1500 Gold Wing (1988-2000), but with a different tube-steel chassis. It weighed in at 682 pounds dry—much lighter than its touring brother. Owner forums for the Valk are still active (hot topic: using a car tire on the rear wheel), and one thing is clear: these folks love their bikes. They handle well (for something so heavy), are comfortable, reliable, smooth, fast and have a heck of a presence—for a while, it was the biggest, baddest cruiser you could buy. “Surely, with this motorcycle,” speculated Motorcycle.com’s Andy Saunders in 1997, “Honda has reached the limit of cruiser size.” How quaint.

 

Honda killed the old girl in 2004, but that year a limited-edition custom called the Rune arrived—you may remember it. At $27,000, it was kind of a legacy bike, a made-to-order custom designed more to showcase the brand than to dominate the heavyweight cruiser market. Still, it was good-handling and luxurious-feeling, something Editor Edge and I took great pleasure in riding.
Another possible direction was the EVO6. Honda displayed this concept bike at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, and it made a big splash—how can an 1800cc, six-cylinder sporting standard not? It was missing the clutch lever and gearshifter—would the next Goldwing use an automatic transmission?

If anything, the new Valk is a Rune for the masses, as it uses much the same formula, albeit for a broader audience. The frame, swingarm and powerplant are all from the GL1800, but with lighter, more minimal bodywork. A low 28.8-inch seat and blacked-out one-inch cruiser bars scream “cruiser,” but an 45mm cartridge fork, twin-spar aluminum frame, radial tires (130/60-19 in front, 180/55-17 in back), single-sided Pro-Arm with linkage rear suspension and 310mm discs with four-piston Nissin calipers (that look like what Honda used on its sportbikes from the late ’90s to the mid 2000s) all scream out “sportbike.” After all, the GL1800′s Large Project Leader, Masanori Aoki, came from the sportbike side of Honda, developing bikes like the NSR250R and CBR600F3.
All that development nets a bike that weighs in at 750 pounds—154 pounds lighter than the GL1800. Heavier than the original Valk, perhaps, but it does have a lot more power—the GL1800 makes over 100 ft-lbs of torque at the wheel, and the number stays above 90 from 1500 to 5000 rpm—and a six-gallon tank, bigger than the ‘Wing’s.

Other features include removable passenger seat with grab rail, included solo cover, black-out treatment on the frame and engine, LED lighting (everywhere, including the headlight), a multi-function LCD instrument cluster and those big shrouds covering the side-mounted radiators (which duct heat away from the rider). The styling could be controversial, but it is growing on me, and I actually really like that big front wheel.
Pricing is not yet set, but Honda says it will be in the range of $17,000, undercutting the F6B. It should be available in US dealers next spring. I’m also really looking forward to riding one, but maybe not as much as the many Valkyrie fans—Christmas may have come early for them.

The next generation Yamaha YZF R1

The next generation Yamaha YZF R1 has been caught testing in Australia with a speculated output of 233PS!

The upcoming 2015 Yamaha YZF R1 has been caught testing by Australian Motorcycle News at the Eastern Creek International Speedway in Sydney. And according to speculations the next generation of the Yamaha R1 will be offered in two versions of which one will be the standard streetbike version and the other will be the top-spec version for race homologation similar to the Ducati 1199 Panigale S and BMW HP4.

The most interesting speculation is that the Yamaha will prevail with its in-line four-cylinder configuration motor and the higher-spec version is expected to churn out an eye-popping 233PS of power. Although many might dismiss the power figure as farfetched fantasy but once you factor in the fact that Yamaha is planning to make a comeback to World Superbike series, it starts to make sense.

 

With the new set of WSBK regulation, it is mandatory for manufacturers to homologate higher performing machines for production use and engine modifications on the race bikes will be severely restricted. This means that manufacturers will have to sell a certain amount of high-end bikes that they plan to use for racing; this would result in the consumers getting their hands on bikes that are almost similar to the machine which teams plan to race with.  So it is safe to say that the higher-spec version of the 2015 R1 will be loaded with top-shelf parts for suspension, brakes, exhaust system and wheels.

But this doesn’t mean that the standard version will be a slouch in any means as it is expected to have a power output of around 200PS and will be equipped with a traction control system and electrically adjustable suspension system. The streetbike version of the 2015 Yamaha R1 is also expected to debut with a dual-clutch transmission system – a first for any production Yamaha motorcycle. In terms of styling, from the grainy image one can make out that the next generation of the Yamaha R1 will be heavily inspired from its smaller sibling - the Yamaha R6 but more details on it once clear shots of the bike appear.

Kawasaki z1000

The Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition unveiled in Europe

 

For Kawasaki, the party just doesn’t stop. In order to celebrate 30 years of the Ninja, they launched the ZX-14R Anniversary Edition in America followed by the ZZR-1400 Performance Sport edition in Europe. One of their meanest looking motorcycles has now joined the party. The Kawasaki Z1000 Special Edition has been launched in Europe and like other special editions the special bits on this one are mostly cosmetic. 

The Z1000 now comes in a special paint job of Golden Blazed Green and Metallic Graphite Gray in comparison to the menacing all black and Black/Orange combo available on the stock bike.  Apart from the paint, the front Showa forks now feature a big piston architecture and can function independently with pre-load adjustability in the left tube and damping duties in the right. A Horizontal Back-link rear suspension makes the rear section clutter-free and offers a more centralized mass to the bike. An Eco Riding light indicator is standard, just like the dual throttle valves, ultra-aggressive die-cast mirrors, full LED Lighting and the rim-striped, lightweight cast wheels. Technically the bike remains unchanged and offers the same 1043 cc inline-4 that delivers 140 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 111 Nm of torque at 7300 rpm and although this is a special addition, ABS is available only as an option.

2014 Honda Forza and Grom Announced

 

 

No, it’s not an ’80s spy novel—it’s the model names of two new Hondas for the U.S. market.
The Forza is Honda’s new maxi-scooter, a 279cc, liquid-cooled Single that weighs in at 422 pounds ready-to-ride. It gets a CVT transmission, a 14 inch wheel in front (with 13-incher in the back), a 3-gallon gas tank (claimed fuel economy is 68 mpg) and low 28.2-inch seat. Combined brakes are newbie-friendly (ABS adds $500 to the price), and there’s even a 12-volt outlet to charge your phones and gadgets.
The Forza might be aimed at car drivers looking to get into scootering, who want more power than the PCX150, but are intimidated by the strum und drang of the monstrous 541-pound, triple-digit capable, $9270 twin-cylinder Silver Wing. The Forza’s $5,599 MSRP may raise an eyebrow or two, if I know our readers, but it’s actually competitive for the 250-350 commuter-scoot class. And if it handles like the PCX it clearly shares DNA with, it should be a nice ride—we look forward to testing it.

But maybe you want something more like the cheap, fun little Hondas of your youth? Okay—get ready to Grom. As the Gen-Y hipsters Honda is targeting with the Grom might know, a ‘grom’ is surfer-jargon for a younger kid who can really rip it up on a skate or surfboard, apropos for its aggressive naked-bike styling.
It looks like a Ducati Monster somebody left in the dryer too long, but the 124.5cc, single overhead-cam air-cooled Single is a throwback to the Z50…only intended for use on public roads. That means it’s a lot bigger than it looks, though much smaller than other entry-level sportbikes. Wheelbase is 47.4 inches, the seat is a surprisingly high 29.7 inches (though the narrow seat should make it easy for shorter riders to get both feet on the pavement) and ready-to-ride weight (with the 1.45-gallon tank topped off) is a claimed 225 pounds.  Handling should be nimble, to say the least.

EBR Motorcycles unleashes the 2014

EBR Motorcycles unleashes the 2014

Featuring the power and technology of a superbike, the EBR 1190SX is a true high-performance motorcycle with a racing heritage. Designed to be a dominating street machine, the 1190SX is equally at home carving canyons on the open road or taking on the concrete canyons of the city

 

1190SX Specifications Engine Type ET-V2: 72° V-Twin, Liquid Cooled, Four-stroke Bore x Stroke 4.17 in. x 2.66in. (106 x 67.5 mm) Displacement 72.6 cu in. (1190cc) Compression Ratio 13.4 : 1 Fuel Delivery Electronic Fuel injection with 2 port injectors and 2 showerhead injectors Exhaust Primary + Secondary Peak Torque 101.6 ft-lbs. @ 8200 rpm (137.8 Nm @ 8200 rpm) Peak Horsepower 185 hp @ 10,600 rpm Drivetrain Primary Drive Gear Drive 36/65 Final Drive 520 Z-ring chain, 16/41 Clutch Hydraulic actuation, vacuum operated slipper Transmission Ratios: 1st 2.46 2nd 1.75 3rd 1.38 4th 1.17 5th 1.04 6th 0.96 Dimensions Overall Length 80.3in. (2040mm.) Overall Width 31.9in. (810mm) Overall Height 42.8in. (1087mm) Seat Height 32.5in. (826mm) Ground Clearance 4.7in. (120mm) Rake 22.4° Trail 3.80in. (96.5mm) Lean Angle 48° Front Tire Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 120/70 ZR-17 Rear Tire Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa 190/55 ZR-17 Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal (17.lL) Weight (Wet, no fuel) 414lbs. (188kg) Load Capacity 382lbs. (173kg) Chassis Frame Aluminum frame with integral fuel reservoir Swingarm Optimized stiffness aluminum Front Suspension Showa, inverted big piston front forks Rear Suspension Showa, single shock without linkage Front Wheel 17 x 3.5 Aluminum Rear Wheel 17 x 6.0 Aluminum Front Brake 386mm (15.19in.) Single perimeter rotor, 8 piston inside-out caliper Rear Brake 220mm (8.66in.) Disc, 2-piston Hayes Performance Brakes Caliper 2014 EBR 1190SX MSRP $16,995

 

The 8 Latest and Upcoming Super Bikes in India

In the world of speed, craziness for fastest bike among the youngsters with a babe should not be ignore in India. India is one of the fasted growing market for automobile industry, All the sports bike companies are eager to launch their super bike in India. Already Imported sports bikes in India are Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki Ninja 250R and the coolest one Harley-Davidson. These companies are now planning to launch few more model of super sports bike in India, which will lead the Indian market to the brand new era of bikes.


Suzuki Intruder M1800R: The Suzuki Intruder is a series of cruiser type motorcycles also called as a super bike. The chopper motorcycle is leave’s a unique style statement in the heart of bike lovers. Suzuki Intruder, the sports cruiser has height of 1185mm, width 875mm and the length is 2480mm with fuel tank capacity of 19.5 liters. The Awesome super bike has 1783cc engine and it is looks like a competitor of the big boy Harley Davidson, one of the coolest bike.
Priced (Ex-showroom Delhi) at Rs.13.25 lacs

 Hyosung GT650: Hyosung, the super bikes launched in India by Garware Motors and S&T Motors. The Comet Series Hyosung, 650cc sports bike with 6 speed gear has awesome sporty design and look. The countdown for Hyosung had begun and reached up to an exciting stage of Indian motorcycles lovers. Launching of this super sports bike has take the Indian market to the new heights in Automobile Industry.
Priced (Ex-showroom Delhi) at Rs.4.9 lacs

Honda CBR250R: Honda is one of the most popular name in India,Honda is launching a super sports bike for the Indian roads. The Honda CBR250R sports bike has a beautiful design and extremely attractive look with 6-speed gearbox. Honda has finally launched its much-awaited CBR250R motorcycle in India,who will give challenge to world’s best 250cc bike Kawasaki Ninja and plusar250. Honda CBR250R is one of the most popular and lovable bike of the youth.
Priced (Ex-showroom Delhi) at Rs.1.77 lacs

Bajaj KTM duke: After the great success of Bajaj Pulsar,Bajaj is ready to go with its new street bike known as KTM Duke. The KTM Duke 125cc is a complete dude bikes and specially designed for youth’s. KTM 125 cc Duke is a new type bike in the field of two wheeler in India, It’s stunning look and eye catchy features will redefine the Indian bike industry.
Priced (Ex-showroom Delhi) at Rs.1.1 to 1.35 lacs

Mahindra Mojo: Mahindra, One of the major auto industry in India is about to launch its two new motorcycles Mojo and Stallio in India. Mahindra Mojo, The Stylish,attractive and Powerful bike with Italian design is all set to hit the Indian roads. The wonderful racing breed bike has 300cc-4 stroke powerful engine and will be one of the most powerful bike of India.
Priced (Ex-showroom Delhi) at Rs.1.75 lacs

BMW K 1300R: The super bike with the powerful engine and stylist look is all prepared to launch it’s BMW K series bikes in India. The stunning and outrageous looks of BMW K makes it one of the best super bikes in the world. BMW K series bikes are the most powerful naked bikes of BMW,with main features warning system, DVD Player and Anti-Slip Control.
Priced (Ex-showroom Delhi) at Rs.20.0 lacs

Ducati 848: Finally Ducati is in India, The famous brand Ducati known for its fast motorbikes recently launched five models of super bikes in two-wheeler market in India. The Ducati Super bike 848, most awaited bike has extraordinary features which makes the bike lovers go crazy about it. The super bike with a four stroke engine, 849 cc displacement and 6 gears provide smooth drive on the Indian road.
Priced (Ex-showroom Delhi) at Rs.12.2 lacs

 Kawasaki Ninja 650R: After success achieved from Ninja 250R, Bajaj recently stated that they are looking forward to introduce Kawasaki Ninja 650R. Kawasaki Ninja 650R is an awesome motorcycle which has more than enough power needed on the Indian roads. Kawasaki Ninja has a unique combination of style, performance, reliability and  user-friendly motorcycle image in India.
Priced (Ex-showroom Delhi) at Rs.5.5 lacs

New TVS Scooty Streak launched

The ever-popular scooterette gets a makeover

TVS Motor Company recently launched a revamped avatar of their popular feminine scooter, the Scooty Streak. The new Streak comes with new graphics, sharper headlamp and LED tail lamps. Apart from that, it has a contoured seat, lower than its predecessor's to provide better ergonomics to the ladies . To add to it's practicality, the Streak has now been given a mobile charger and lockable front glove box too. It was time that company brushed up the looks and features of the Scooty to keep up with the competition and hopefully, the new avatar of the Streak will attract new customers too.

Yamaha SZ-R

Overview of Yamaha SZ-R

Yamaha wants to achieve its target of capturing 10% market share in the coming years by riding on volumes. The Japanese bike maker has been successful in capturing the imagination of the youth by producing performance oriented bikes likes the R15 and FZ series. The firm launched new models under SZ series that excited the masses who are looking for a reliable commuter bike. The models are:

- Yamaha SZ
- Yamaha SZ-X

Now, Yamaha India has took a step further with the launch of Yamaha SZ-R. It is a sportier version of Yamaha SZ-X and comes with new features and shades. The much needed addition is front disc brake which enhances the braking power for more safety.

Fast Facts About Yamaha SZ-R

- Powered by same 153cc engine that powers SZ and SZ-X
- Generates maximum power of 12 Bhp with maximum torque of 12.8 Nm
- Gets front disc brake, tachometer and has tank protector
- Gets clear lens flasher, colored handle grip end ba
- Features painted muffler end caps along with special graphics
- Available in 3 shades: Quality Black, Quality Red and Quality Blue.

Design of Yamaha SZ-R

The design of Yamaha SZ-R is same like the SZ-X, the only change will be that it will get front disc brake and new color combinations. Yamaha SZ-R comes with front disc brake, tachometer and has tank protector added to the fuel tank to make it appear even larger. The bike also has clear lens flasher, colored handle grip end bar, painted muffler end caps along with special graphics. Yamaha SZ-R competes with the likes of Bajaj XCD 135, Hero Honda Hunk, Suzuki Zeus and Honda Unicorn.

Engine of Yamaha SZ-R

Yamaha SZ-R is aimed to deliver power with comfort and might sport the 153cc engine from the FZ range. Previously it was expected Yamaha SZ-R will feature the 125cc engine from the Gladiator series but Obviously seeking buyers who are looking for more out of their commuter bikes Yamaha India decided to plonk the 153cc engine from FZ Series. So what they get is more power, comfort and styling. The engine of Yamaha SZ-R generates maximum power of 12 Bhp at 7500 rpm with maximum torque of 12.8 Nm at 4500 rpm.

Expected Fuel Economy of Yamaha SZ-R

It is expected that Yamaha SZ-R will return mileage of around 60-70 kmpl in mixed driving conditions.

Shades Available in Yamaha SZ-R

Yamaha SZ-R is available in 3 shades - Quality Black, Quality Red and Quality Blue.

Yamaha Aerox 50cc Tuning

Yamaha Aerox 50cc Tuning

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Honda CBR 1000RR sport bike

Honda CBR 1000RR sport bike

Honda CBR 1000RR

Yamaha Bikes

The Yamaha VMAX review shows that the bike comes with an extremely powerful V-type 4-stroke DOHC 1679cc engine. This engine can deliver power of 194 bhp at 9000 rpm along with peak torque of 170 Nm at 6500 rpm. The bike is quite huge and has a length of 2395mm and its width is 820 mm while the height of the bike is 1190mm.

As per the Yamaha VMAX review the bike has aluminium diamond shaped chassis and wet multiple disc clutch. The bike also has 5 speed gears. The bike has 52mm telescopic front forks and swing arm link type rear suspension. The bike also has 320mm dual disc front brakes and 298mm single disc rear brakes.

The bike is quite large and so adjusting the speed around corners can take some getting used to. The brake system is also quite responsive. The bike comes with Yamaha V-Boost induction system which is a variable intake system that boosts power. This system allows large amount of fuel to be force fed in the cylinders.

The bike weighs 310 kgs and has a ground clearance of 140mm. The bike has fuel tank limit of 15 litres and the wheelbase of the bike is 1700mm. The bike is extremely responsive and a complete beast. However this bike is not suited for riding on rough roads.

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