2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Sportster Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson XL1200X Sportster Forty-Eight

 Harley-Davidson XL1200X Sportster Forty-Eight comes with custom touches , including a chopped front fender mounted on fork brace with lightening holes, a slammed speedometer, under bar mounted mirrors, a low profile custom handlebar, a side-mounted license plate, and a pair of 16" black, laced steel wheels.

Powered by a rubber mounted 1,200cc Evolution V-Twin powertrain,with an Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), a chrome, shorty dual exhaust with slash-cut mufflers, and a five-speed transmission.

Key Features

• Evolution V-Twin powertrain with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Rubber-mounted powertrain to reduce vibration
• 5-Speed Transmission
• Chrome, shorty dual exhaust with slash-cut mufflers
• Optional Harley-Davidson Smart Security System with hands-free security fob

Specifications

• Displacement (In./Cc)    73.3/1200
• Fuel System    Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
• Transmission    5-Speed
• Miles Per Gallon    48 MPG Combined City/Hwy
• Length (In./Mm)    88.6/2250
• Seat Height (Laden) (In./Mm)    26/660
• Wheelbase (In./Mm)    59.8/1519
• Tire    Michelin Scorcher “31” Front And Rear
• Fuel Capacity (U.S. Gals/Liters)    2.1/7.9
• Weight As Shipped (Lbs./Kg)    545/247.2
• Frame    Mild Steel, Tubular Frame; Circular Sections; Cast Junctions
• Swingarm    Mild Steel, Rectangular Tube Section, Stamped Junctions; MIG Welded
• Brakes:        Dual-Piston Front, Single-Piston Rear (Caliper Type)
• Suspension Travel:Front Wheel -3.62 In. (92 Mm) & Rear Wheel- 1.63 In. (41 Mm)

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990 Super Duke R by KTM (One Minute Review)

990 Super Duke R by KTM

The 990 Super Duke R is the hottest street-legal naked bike around according to its manufacturer KTM

This ultra-sporty 990 Super Duke R from  KTM comes with a muscle-flexing V2 engine mated to CNC-machined triple clamp , steering damper or coated fork tubes with a powder-coated tubular space frame made from chrome molybdenum steel.

Its 2-cylinder, 4-stroke engine features a hydraulically operated disc clutch system, electronic ignition system, and a liquid cooling system that enables a performance of 123 hp.

At the front wheel, two radially-mounted four-piston brake calipers grips strongly into floating 320 mm discs and at the rear, a single-disc brake with two-piston brake calipers on fixed 240 mm  disc.

Important Specs:

Displacement :     999 cm³
Bore & Stroke :     101 mm & 62.4 respectively
Gear ratio :    Primary ( 35:67) & Secondary (16:38) 
Forks:     WP Suspension, Up Side Down 4860 ROMA PA(TiAlN-coated sliding surfaces )
Shock absorber : WP Suspension, 4618 BAVP DCC (with a TiAlN-coated piston rod )
Suspension travel  : front (135 mm) & rear (150 mm)
Steering head angle :    67.3°
Wheel base :         1,450±10 mm
Ground clearance (unloaded) :    150 mm
Seat height (unloaded) : 850 mm
Total fuel tank capacity approx. : 18.5 l
Weight without fuel approx.: 186 kg

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2012 Harley Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback (One Minute Review)

2012 Harley Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback

Harley Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback is the lightest custom touring motorcycle in its displacement category and features  a mini-ape handlebar, a pull-back riser that combine with full-length rider footboards and a two-up touring seat that provides a more comfortable ride  than other bikes in its segment.

The motorcycle is powered by by a muscular and powerful Twin Cam ,1690cc V-Twin engine rated at 100 ft. lbs. of torque at 3500 RPM, The engine is equipped with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and is mated to a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission.

Advanced suspension is tuned for comfort and precise handling. Nitrogen-charged, monotube rear shocks have preload-adjustable, dual rate springs. A 41.3mm front fork with a 20mm cartridge delivers enhanced damping performance, handling and ride comfort and its Dunlop 130/70B18 front tire and specific front-end geometry provides reduced steering effort, enhanced steering response and confident low-speed manuevering.

 

Security Package Option bundles Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Smart Security System with proximity-based, hands-free security fob.

Specs & Features:

Color: Vivid Black, Brilliant Silver Pearl, Ember Red Sunglo
Displacement (In./Cc): 103/1690
Fuel System: Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Transmission: 6-Speed Cruise Drive
Miles Per Gallon: 42 MPG Combined City/Hwy
Fuel Capacity (U.S. Gals/Liters):  4.7/17.8
Weight As Shipped (Lbs./Kg):  696/316
Front Forks: 41.3 Mm Fork With 20 Mm Cartridge Damping And Triple Rate Spring
Rear Shocks: Nitrogen Charged 36 Mm Monotube Damper With 5 Step Preload Adjustable Dual Rate Spring
Wheels: Black 5-Spoke Cast Aluminum With Highlighted Rim
Tires: Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series, Bias Blackwall Front And Rear
Brakes: Caliper Type (4-Piston Fixed Front, and 2-Piston Torque-Free Floating Rear) with Anti-Lock Braking System available.                            

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2012 BMW G650GS Sertao

2012 BMW G650GS Sertao

Price Range: $8650 to $8950

Named after the dry, hot region in Northeastern Brazil of the same name, BMW wanted to re-infuse the current 650 with the same adventurous spirit it gave to the F650GS in 2000 when the F650GS Dakar was crafted in honor of BMW’s successes in the Paris-Dakar Rally.

The 652 cc, 35 kW (48 hp) single cylinder with liquid cooling, fuel injection, double ignition, and closed loop catalytic converter delivers a powerful acceleration.  Its strengths are spontaneous throttle response, refined riding properties thanks to the balancer shaft, and very low fuel consumption.

Model Highlights
•High-torque and low-consumption single cylinder engine with 652 cc displacement. Max torque of 60 Nm at 5000 rpm and max output of 35 kW (48 hp) at 6500 rpm. Output reduction to 25 kW (34 hp) available.
counterbalanced Thumper to offset vibration inherent in a single-cylinder engine architecture.
•Water-cooled single-cylinder 4 stroke engine
•Offroad chassis concept with long spring travels (front/rear 210 mm).
•Wire spoke wheels with light alloy rims. Wheel sizes 21“ front and 17“ rear with street-biased Metzeler Tourance tires
•Dynamic colour concept in Aura White / Arroyo Blue with Sertão lettering and seat in black/grey.
•Suspension - Telescopic fork with stabiliser
•Hydraulically actuated single disc brake,
•Two seat heights: 860 mm (standard) and 900 mm (special accessory).
•High windscreen.
•Engine guard of aluminium.

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Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle

Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle

Initial price : US$24,000 ( 2013)

It's a proposed fully-enclosed two-passenger electric motorbike that uses an electronically-controlled gyroscopic stabilizing system to stay upright when stopped, or even when struck from the side in an accident.
Still under development, Lit Motors C-1 electric motorcycle  will incorporate electric hub motors in both wheels, at least one of those motors being a high-performance Remy HVH unit. The top speed should be at least 120 mph (193 km/h), with driving range for the higher-end model expected to sit at around 150 to 220 miles (241 to 354 km) per charge, depending on the exact size of the battery.
While the C-1's light weight, aerodynamic shape and low rolling resistance should allow it to get decent mileage, KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) technology will also help in that department.

Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle top view

With the self-balancing Thrustcycle SRT, kinetic power can be used to assist in spinning up the flywheels for stability and to deliver power back to the drivetrain when the vehicle is accelerating, giving the battery pack a break.
The flywheels will be located beneath the vehicle's floor, and should generate over 1,300 lb/ft (1,763 Nm) of torque in the final, commercial model.
The vehicle will  utilize various connectivity protocols to stay in contact with the internet to allow its driver to be aware of factors such as traffic, construction, adverse weather conditions,  alternate routes where applicable

Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle back view

Different versions of the C-1 will be available for different markets. The model aimed at First World countries will have an 8-10 kilowatt-hour battery pack, while a model intended for developing nations will be rated at about 4-6 kWh.
Lit Motors is based out of San Francisco, and is headed up by industrial/automotive designer Daniel Kim.

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