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Stockholm dealer unboxes a Honda NR750 and RC30 for posterity

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:53:50 +0000

Bengt Gunnarson, the owner of MC-Varuhus (Motorcycle Warehouse) delership in Stockholm has just unveiled two icons for the motorcycle industry, a Honda NR750 and RC30, which he kept intact in the basement for around two decades.

One from 1989 and the other from 1992, the bikes are both part of limited runs that Honda offered as technological showpieces (NR750) and homologated race versions built by HRC for World Superbike (RC30).

Unboxing the two bikes now is like going back in time and experiencing that same thrill fueled by the fact you’re getting your hands on the best there is out there. Although Honda evolved A LOT since these bikes were produced, the two look just marvelous and they will be displayed in the dealership’s showroom for the posterity. It is totally worth seeing the video after the break.

Stockholm dealer unboxes a Honda NR750 and RC30 for posterity originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 March 2010 10:02 EST.

Stockholm dealer unboxes a Honda NR750 and RC30 for posterity

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:53:49 +0000

Stockholm dealer unboxes a Honda NR750 and RC30 for posterity originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 March 2010 10:02 EST.

Unveiled: 2010 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:53:48 +0000

Rizla Suzuki has today released the first pics of the 2010 GSV-R, the 800cc MotoGP racing bike that will be ridden by Loris Capirossi and Alvaro Bautista in the upcoming season. The bike will again distinguish thanks to the dominating Blue with RIZLA written on each side.

Althought the bike doesn’t look much different from the 2009 model, the team claims their fourth generation model is better from all points of view: acceleration, aerodynamics, chassis and electronics. Still the inline-four copes with engine restrictions implemented into this year’s championship, meaning Suzuki will only supply 6 engines for all 18 races.

While it is nice seeing that reliability is also taken into concern, what happened to “the best race engine is the one that ceases right after passing the finish line”?

Unveiled: 2010 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 March 2010 10:40 EST.

Unveiled: 2010 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:53:48 +0000

While it is nice seeing that reliability is also taken into concern, what happened to “the best race engine is the one that ceases right after passing the finish line”?

Unveiled: 2010 Rizla Suzuki GSV-R originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 March 2010 10:40 EST.

210bhp BMW S1000RR by Van Harten Performance

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:53:47 +0000

BMW tuner Van Harten Performance from Holand recently got its hands on a brand new BMW S1000RR superbike and, apart from turning it into what appears to be a carbon fiber edition, it can also brag about being the first to take the S1000RR beyond the 200bhp barrier. And I’m not so sure you’ll believe us when saying they managed to squeeze 210bhp out of German inline-four by only adding a four-in-one Akrapovic exhaust system. But it is the truth and it really shows this bike’s tuning potential.

210bhp BMW S1000RR by Van Harten Performance originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 March 2010 10:58 EST.

210bhp BMW S1000RR by Van Harten Performance

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:53:47 +0000

210bhp BMW S1000RR by Van Harten Performance originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 March 2010 10:58 EST.

Ducati 848 / Nicky Hayden Edition

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:25:00 +0000

The Ducati 848 superbike simply carries on as a 2010 model year, but manages to offer a different kind of middleweight rush. It is all about the Italian way of building a racing bike with lights and mirrors, so that can never pass without leaving quite a big impression in the always opened heart of a passionate sports motorcycle rider.

Ducati 848 / Nicky Hayden Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 12 March 2010 09:25 EST.

Top Internet Stores - 12 March 2010

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Here are some of the motorcycle articles I’ve been reading over the last few days found on the internet.

- Smart Engines EFI
- Touring Bikers Now Have No Problem Finding A Place To Pitch Up
- The Worst Motorcycle Gang Tattoos
- Winter And Snow Riding Tips
- Spring Is Almost Here Get Ready For Post Winter Motorcycle Checkups

WSB Round 1 Review: What We Know So Far

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:54 +0000

The World Superbike Championship for 2010 got underway at the undulating track of Phillip Island on the 28th February in what turned out to be a fascinating encounter. We are now going to have a look back over the action and analyze what we can, as the competition crossed swords for the first time in anger.

Xerox Ducati

The first thing that is plainly obvious is that the dominant team of 2009 is likely to be just as dominant this year and that team is obviously Ducati. The team has maintained its presence as the pace makers and with no personnel changes to worry about, apart from the departure of Davide Tardozzi, it looks as though the team will once again play a major role in deciding where the title ends up. But will inward fighting between the team-mates cost Ducati another world title?

2010 Arai RX7 GP Nicky Hayden Replica

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:52 +0000

Nicky Hayden starts his second year racing for the Ducati MotoGP team with high hopes for the 2010 season and a brand new paintjob on his Arai RX-7 GP.