This 135kW monster can take you from crawling to 270km/h without a gear change. Its 1340cc engine generates torque on an oceanic scale and that makes road-riding a doddle..

But that is not the most counter-intuitive thing about the long-awaited Suzuki B-King. The real surprise is that it doesn't feel ponderous. Viewed head-on, the big air intakes that wrap around its fuel tank give this Suzuki the appearance of a pregnant puffer-fish.

Add a pair of vast, upswept howitzers that play the part of exhaust pipes and it looks as if it ought to handle like a London bus.

But clumsiness would be folly on the world's most powerful naked superbike and Suzuki's engineers have avoided it.

 The machine weighs 235kg.
From above, the tank and air-intake array resemble a small country but the impression of lumbering enormity disappeared as I turned on to the road and opened the throttle.

The B-King weaves through chicanes like a motorcycle half its size
Inducing handlebar-wobble requires a rider to enter corners at racing speeds and even then it doesn't become unmanageable.

Granted, its upright riding position and naked design render it an improbable track steed, but that does not mean the B-King cracks under pressure. It's impressively agile.

The frame geometry also renders the riding position a little cramped for very tall riders but in every other sense the B-King is delightful. The aerodynamic effect of the wide tank and headlight binnacle leaves an impression.

Together they achieve the same effect as a small fairing, reducing buffeting at speeds up to 135km/h and rendering the B-King acceptable as a motorway cruiser - a role in which many naked motorcycles fail utterly.
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The Tesi 3D, like all Bimota motorcycles, embodies all of the character and DNA of a small company that knows how to think big. Bimota is fully committed to the pursuit of excellence and the continuous refinement of state-of-the-art technologies.Concentrating on innovative technical solutions, the Tesi 3D has been developed entirely by Bimota’s in-house staff at the factory in Rimini, Italy.
The motorcycle is dressed in the traditional Bimota color-scheme of white, red, and gold and it’s powered by the Ducati 1079cc engine.

The TESI 3D is equipped with a Ducati 1100 DS engine with a displacement of 1079cc, controlled by a state-of-the-art electronic system developed by Bimota. This exclusive system boosts power-output to 95 hp, and torque to 10,5 kgm at 5000rpm, while satisfying the high emission standards imposed by Euro-3.

JUST AS PRETTY FROM BEHIND
  A dream, which has become real, re-interpreting Bimota's traditional characteristics which have left an indelible mark in the history of the motorcycle, models such as the HB1, KB2 Laser, DB1 and other designs which will never be forgotten by enthusiasts all over the world.

Powered by a Ducati 1000 DS air cooled engine, this new model presents several details which only a Bimota can boast: tubular steel trellis frame with machined plates in aircraft alloy, a hitherto unseen tubular composite swing arm, and fully adjustable Öhlins suspension.

The styling by Sergio Robbiano enhances the aggressiveness of the DB5 by leaving most of the mechanical parts in view; it could be compared to a jewel-studded precious piece of art.
  A Ducati 1000 DS desmodue air-cooled engine, one of the most established Ducati desmo V-twin motors, powers the bike. Bimota's link with Ducati extends back to 1984, and a new model powered by the desmodue Ducati V-twin engine is assuredly the ideal way to set Bimota's new direction. The link between the two prestigious Italian marques has always pleased and excited enthusiasts all over the world.

The 992cc desmodue twin-spark motor is a reliable design, with exciting performance and a strong torque curve, which greatly enhances the bike's drive ability.07
  The front of the bike is particularly slim thanks to the small space required by the compact air-cooled engine.

Near the vertically stacked headlights are located the twin air intakes through which, thanks to the internal configuration of the fairing and the front bodywork, allow cool air to be ducted to the engine for optimum cooling.

For the rear of the DB5, Bimota wanted the leaness of a race bike: the dual exhaust cans in anodised aluminium stand out visually, with the tiny real light mounted between the two.

The Bimota DB5 Mille is the fruit of the passion, innovation and design flair of a company that aims to return to the prestigious role it previously held in the world's motorcycling panorama.

  Chassis
Frame: 25/20mm tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy.
Rear frame: 15/25/30mm tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy.
Wheelbase: 1425mm
Front suspension: Öhlins upside-down fully adjustable forks with TiN surface treatment
Steering angle: 24 degrees
Rear suspension: Fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock
Front wheel travel: 120mm
Rear wheel travel: 120mm
Trail: 99,83 mm
Seat height: 800mm
Foot rest height: 395+/-16mm with radial regulation
Front brake: 2 x 298 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad radial calipers - Brembo
Rear brake: 220 mm disc, 2-piston 2-pad calipers - Brembo
Wheel: Front: 3,50x17" - Rear: 5,50x17"
Tyres: Front: 120/70/17 - Rear: 180/55/17
Weight: 165 Kg

Engine
Engine: Ducati - L twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic - air cooled.
Bore and Stroke: 94 x 71,5mm
Displacement: 992cc
Fuel injection: Electronic fuel injection - 45mm throttle body
Lubrication: With wet sump
Gear box: 6 speed
Clutch: Dry multi-plate with hydraulic control

“During the period between November 11, 1995 and September 28, 1996, I (Steve Gaskey ) conceived, designed, and constructed a one-passenger vehicle. My goal was to design a fully operational, two-wheel, man-powered vehicle which would travel 100 miles per hour. I imagined this vehicle as extremely lightweight, streamlined, and similar in construction to both a bicycle and a dragster.

Once the project was conceived, I was compelled to realize it. I set the goal of completing the vehicle to run at the Winter Nationals. Due to a multitude of unforeseen mechanical complications, the vehicle’s expected date of completion could not be met. I know now that the accomplishment of constructing the car had become for me the essential experience. I had already realized the most elaborate fantasy of my life. Driving the vehicle as a performance was not important after the ordeal of bringing it into existence.

The vehicle is not completely engineered: most of the parts are hand made, and many of the decisions in design and construction were based on hunches. As I worked, I kept all the sketches and drawings as a record of the progress. Displayed with the vehicle, they become documentation of the construction. The vehicle and drawings represent a vision – my fantasy as an artist of what a vehicle should be.”

It probably may not be as fast or even sound like a Ducati Desmosedici RR, but the TTX01 claiming to be the world’s fastest all-electric motorbike was unveiled at the NEC International Bike Show and is already road-legal in the UK. The TTX01 was commissioned by TTX GP founder Azhar Hussain and designed and built by British engineers for world’s first Emissions-free Grand Prix for motorbikes to be held at the Isle of Man next year. Built around an old GSX-750 chassis, suspension and bodywork, the TTX01 claim it can go from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds and at top speed 125mph is enough to give most modern day motorcycles a run for their money in real world riding conditions. The TTX01 runs on two battery-powered motors designed by Brighton based Agni Motors attached to its rear wheel. It is rated at about 86 brake horsepower, equivalent to the peak power of a standard 600cc racing bike.
The final version, due out in a year’s time, will have a frame made from lightweight carbon composite materials. It will also incorporate technologies such as regenerative braking, to increase its range.

This gallery on picasso has some really good pics
take your time and enjoy

Many of us know that Royal Enfield Bullet Motorcycles are used in the army and police and even to deliver milk in India.
But did you know that Royal Enfield Bullet Motorcycles were also used for farming.
The picture above shows a farmer Mansukh Jagani using a Bullet Motorcycle as a tractor. He uses his motorcycle to plow, sow and, weed his fields. Using Bullet’s costs him less running cost than even mini tractors. This machine was created in 1900s but it come to be know of now. Those companies who want to use this machine will have to license them.
His Bullet Santi (Bullet Plow) was patented by Grassroots Innovation Augmentation network in India as well as in U.S. This is a multipurpose vehicle as this can also be used as a motorcycle by detaching the farming equipments.

The "King Kong" motorcycle (13 feet long, with two V-Twin "knucklehead" engines) is one of more than 400 vehicles on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum



question is how much loctite is in there

According to the Spanish magazine, Solomoto30, Honda has a big surprise in store for the Eicma show in Milan, starting next week on November 4. The interesting news is that we could see a new maxi-scooter appear, providing some competition to Yamaha’s highly successful T-Max. For the look, some stylistic elements are likely to come from previous concept models, such as the E4-01 or the GRF-1 presented in 2005. Technically, it will likely adopt more conventional solutions, as the GRF-1 for example, has a four-cylinder boxer engine, and two LCD screens in the place of the rear vision mirrors. Other news is on its way from Honda at the Eicma show, which is set to be a big event in the European motorcycle market.

The Twin might be as close to "vintage" as it gets. From its vintage while wall tires to the British green color and chrome accents, the Twin will impress even the toughest critic. The base model includes Ridley's Model 49 engine capable of 24 miles per hour and nearly 120 miles per gallon. Pedal to start, handlebar kill switch.




Just the item to get around on at the rally

The Sweden-based AM Racing have prepared this turbocharged Yamaha MT-01, which packs 160 horsepower (measure at the rear wheel) and 230Nm of torque. When you consider the fact that a stock MT-01 has only 86bhp and 156Nm of torque, the turbocharged bike’s numbers begin to look very impressive…

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Check out this page of stunning vintage motorcycles photographed at the Antique Motorcycle Club of America's Rhinebeck, NY Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet.

some nice old toys here ...

1938 Indian Arrow used to try break the speed record
The bike was encased and off they went
at 135 mph a speed woble came about, 1 mph short of the world record "sigh"

Howdy Bru ...

Saw this old Harley at the shop in 1000 hills
and damm the guy climbed on and drove off
Neat Rat bike

The Thunderbird 1600 rides on 18-inch (rear) and 19-inch (front) wheels, shod with 200/70 and 120/70 rubber. Suspension is a conventional fork and twin shock setup.

Baie Mooi ne

Mowbrays’ subsidiary notches NZ record auction price for vintage motorbike
A Mowbrays’ subsidiary has notched up a New Zealand record auction price for a vintage motorbike which till recently had been lying idle in an old barn.
A 1915 Ariel 670cc Vee Twin bike sold for a record $35,000 at Webb’s auction in Auckland last night.The bike had impeccable provenance, had been in the same family for 60 years and been stashed away in an old barn. The name or identity of the successful bidder not disclosed. Mowbray’s managing director John Mowbray said today the Webb’s auction was New Zealand’s first stand-alone auction of important and vintage motorbikes, many considered to be of museum quality. Another old motorbike-only sale is planned for next year, he said.Other vintage bikes which got collectors racing included a 1936 Royal Enfield which achieved $23,375 against an estimate of $12,000 to $16,000, a 1939 OHV Ariel Square Four went for $44,412 and a 1926 Harley-Davidson 7/9 complete with royal tourist sidecar which sold for $43,243.The total return from the bike auction was $400,000. A further auction of historic and artistic photographs and auction realised $100,000.Mowbray said their recent Bonham and Goodman’s (20 percent Mowbray owned) auction saw a gold ring sell in Sydney for $A450,000.``It’s been a great week for our sales and we’re looking forward to our annual meeting next month,’’ he said.

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