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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Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride (One Minute Review)

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride

Price: US$44,700
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride ,  inspired by the classic 1960’s version is exclusively limited to just 1,200 units, 450 of which are destined for the French market.

In France, the Mégane CC Floride will be offered exclusively in a pastel ivory exterior paint that harks back to the 1960s, while the rest of Europe will also get the option of a more mainstream red color.
The Floride Ivory paint is combined with a high-gloss, piano black panoramic roof and standard-equipment 17-inch Sari aluminium alloy diamond-effect wheels also finished in ivory. The car’s name casted in a chromed 3D font typical of the era is also visible on the lower bodyside just ahead of the rear wheel arches.

The beauty of the exterior is combined with the elegance of the interior. The car gets seats fully upholstered in red leather, with the side bolsters picked out in ivory, the steering wheel is wrapped in two-tone red/ivory leather, while the dashboard is finished in red with an ivory trim strip.
The new Mégane CC Floride will be offered exclusively with a 130HP turbo diesel engine (dCi 130 DPF) that drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

High-tech features:

• hands-free starting, and hands-free locking
• automatic electric parking brake,
• automatic dual-zone three-mode (soft-auto-fast) climate control,
• directional bi-Xenon headlamps,
• 3D sound by Arkamys® audio with Plug&Music connectivity (USB, mini-jack plug),
• Carminat TomTom® navigation, the market's most competitively priced built-in sat-nav system.

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2012 Lotus Exige S (One Minute Review)

2012 Lotus Exige S

Price: US$85,000 - $90,000

The 2012 Lotus Exige sports a Lotus Evora S-derived 3.5-liter supercharged V-6 engine producing 345 hp, and weighing in some 300 pounds (136 kg) more than its predecessor.
The Lotus Exige S can go from zero to 60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 3.8 seconds, and has a top speed of around 170 mph (274 km/h). The stateside version of the car is expected to have the same Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) system as the European model, which allows the driver to switch between three different driving modes: Touring, Sport, and off. Since the U.S. version is set to be track-only, it will also likely include a fourth optional Race Pack function which offers better traction out of corners and a launch control system.

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Aprilia Tuono V4R (One minute review)

Aprilia Tuono V4R

 The Aprilia Tuono V4R boasts power obtained by reconfiguring the RSV4 Factory APRC SE four V cylinder and uses the second generation version of Aprilia's APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control) joystick.

APRC is based on an automotive inertia sensor platform, with two gyrometers and two accelerometers allowing the ECU to determine the dynamic state of the motorcycle and control engine torque accordingly to help the rider exploit the full performance potential of the bike in all conditions.

The APRC package of the Tuono V4R includes ATC traction control (Aprilia Traction Control), with eight selectable levels, AWC (Aprilia Wheelie Control), and AQS (Aprilia Quick Shift),  and ALC (Aprilia Launch Control).
Special Features:

• new exhaust system with bypass valve,
• latest generation Ride by Wire throttle control
• Brembo brake system with radial callipers
• 320 mm floating discs at the front (220 mm at the rear)
• aluminium wheels with an all-new design
• Sachs upside down front fork with 43 mm stanchions coated with titanium nitride
• Sachs shock absorber

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