Archive for October, 2009
Weise® Oslo/Aspen Gloves
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
University research reveals that a minor drop in body temperature can significantly increase reaction and information processing times; a dangerous prospect when riding during the winter months. It is therefore crucial to choose suitable winter riding kit, paying particular attention to the extremities. With this in mind, WEISE® has two new winter glove options in its range of riding apparel to keep the wearer dry and warm
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Suzuki Alstare Debuts its New Team
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
The first day of the Portimao tests saw new signings Sylvain and Leon Haslam together in Suzuki Alstare colours for the very first time. Sylvain had raced the bike during the recent World Superbike race here last weekend and continued to get more familiar with the GSX-R1000 K9. Despite a sore left elbow and ankle, caused by the crash last Sunday in the warm-up, Leon soon got on the pace and started to understand his new bike.
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The Ducati Xerox Testing Underway at Portimao in Preparation for 2010
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Just two days after the final round of the World Superbike Championship 2009 and the Ducati Xerox Team begins testing in preparation for the new season. Noriyuki and Michel, second and third at the end of this year’s campaign, and both already confirmed with the Ducati Xerox Team for 2010, were back on track this morning with most of the other Superbike team for the first of two days of testing.
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The Three Amigo’s LAA Charity Ride
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Jetstream and co organised a members ride-out, with a collection being made for our charity, The London Air Ambulance (LAA).
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Kickboxer concept gets Subaru WRX power
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 10.27.2009 16:35 by Maxx Biker Filed under: Subaru | concept bike | innovation | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News ‘Kickboxer’ is a rather suggestive name for a concept motorcycle powered by a Subaru WRX engine and that is precisely what caught our attention about this project in the first place.
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Miss Yamaha Racing 2009 picture gallery
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 10.27.2009 18:00 by Maxx Biker Filed under: Yamaha | supersports | sexy bikers | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News Now that the racing year is over with Valentino Rossi and Ben Spies as winners of the World MotoGP Championship, respectively the World Superbike Championship we can concentrate on the other very attractive side of the motorcycle racing championships dominated by Yamaha – Miss Yamaha Racing 2009. And what better way to do that than putting together a nice picture gallery and let you decide on which Miss Yamaha Racing from all the rounds you like the most. Miss Yamaha Racing 2009 picture gallery originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 18:00 EST.
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Rendered for Your Pleasure: Subaru WRX-powered Kickboxer motorcycle concept
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Filed under: Concept Cars , Subaru , Motorcycle , Design/Style KickBoxer motorcycle concept - Click above for high-res image gallery There’s a longstanding tradition of using horizontally-opposed boxer engines in motorcycles - and not just from BMW - the flat configuration has found a home in a slew of two-wheelers ranging from Russia’s Ural to the current Honda Goldwing. So, it’s not too much of a stretch to wonder how Subaru’s well-known flat-four engine would work in a bike
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Brad Pitt crashes his custom motorcycle on the streets of Beverly Hills [w/video]
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 10.27.2009 14:42 by Maxx Biker Filed under: | custom | Celebrity Cars | video | crash | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News Last Saturday, Brad Pitt, who was riding one of his custom motorcycles on the streets of Beverly Hills, was implicated in a minor crash with a car.
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Yamaha FJR1300A
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 10.27.2009 13:11 by Maxx Biker Filed under: Yamaha | supersports | Yamaha FJR | tourers | Motorcycles | Motorcycle Reviews | Yamaha It might seem that the 2010 Honda VFR1200F has come to reinvent the supersport touring segment, but manufacturers such as Yamaha have their own classic approach towards offering a motorcycle that is fast, comfortable and built to last, the 2010 FJR1300A. Those of you who are familiar with the name will say that the FJR1300AE is an even better choice thanks to Yamaha’s electric-shift five-speed transmission, which eliminates the clutch and offer riders effortless electric shifting, but Yamaha has discontinued this model for 2010 and leaves FJR riders completely in charge over the bike’s functions.
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Gino Rea, 2009 WSBK Superstock 600 Champion
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by admin.
Ten Kate Honda’s Gino Rea clinched the European Superstock 600 Championship by a single point ahead of Frenchman Vincent Lonbois after a three-way dice for the race win at Portimao.