Aprilia RSV4 Factory vs. BMW’s S1000RR vs. KTM RC8R

With BMW’s S1000RR and KTM’s updated and new-to-the-U.S. RC8R as an all-new model, the field of liter-ish superbikes expands considerably for 2010.

Apologies to MV Agusta for not counting the 2010 F4, but no one’s yet signed up to race it in a large-scale series – the KTM was the runner-up in the 2009 IDM (International German Superbike Championship). We sure wouldn’t mind a spin on the MV, though. (Hint, hint, MV Agusta.)

Like the race grid, we’ll now expand the roster of contestants in our annual liter test.

No longer limiting the battle to the Big Four from Japan, we’ll eventually include the BMW S1000RR on the list of participants powered by the popular inline-Four configuration.

But for now, to start off what has become a literbike mêlée, we’re first evaluating all the Vee configuration contenders.

BMW Triple Black Modification

The BMW R 1200 GS goes to “the aphotic side” in 2011 with a appropriate copy archetypal – the R 1200 GS Triple Black. Building aloft a azure atramentous brownish anatomy color, the R 1200 GS Triple Atramentous adds a alternation of distinctively developed aphotic apparatus bound alone to this model. The aftereffect is a dark, characteristic R 1200 GS with apparent attendance on or off the road.

 BMW Triple Black Modification 

Basically, there are no automated changes fabricated to the bike, but it does appear with several begrimed elements and BMW’s exceptional genitalia amalgamation for the R1200GS. The closing includes Enduro Electronic Abeyance Adjustment, acrimonious grips, duke guards, anti-lock brakes, and bassinet ascent points. “As before, the annealed and torsionally-resistant suspension, advanced caster advice with the different BMW Telelever, and the rear caster accumulation the BMW Paralever accord to capital benumbed qualities, forth with the added achievement of the new engine,” BMW says.

“In affiliation with alternative BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, acutely able brakes serve additionally to accord to best assurance alike in analytical situations.” Sporting a azure atramentous brownish paint, forth with murdered cross-spoke wheels, advanced forks, agent casings, the Triple Atramentous is additionally boasting city blah brownish acrylic on the swingarm, rear sub-frame, and valve covers.

“Featuring an bankrupt accessory controlled by an electric motor as able-bodied as aperture and closing cables, the new BMW R 1200 GS motorcycle ancestors has a decidedly clear boxer complete artlessly in abounding acquiescence with acknowledged standards,” a aggregation account reads.

Special Edition Features:

* Azure Atramentous Brownish Body Color

* Atramentous Cross Spoke Wheels

* Special City Blah Brownish Swing Arm, Rear Anatomy and Valve Covers

* Atramentous Advanced Fork and Engine

* Atramentous Seat with Embroidered “GS” logo

*Price includes Exceptional Amalgamation Equipment: Enduro ESA (Electronic Abeyance Adjustment), Acrimonious Grips, On-Board Computer, Duke Protection, Integral ABS, and Saddle Bag Mounts.

2011 BMW R 1200GS Triple Atramentous Special Edition Specification:

Make Model BMW R 1200GS Triple Atramentous Special

Year 2011

Engine Four stroke, two butt angular against Boxer air/oil-cooled, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity 1170

Bore x Achievement 101 x 73 mm

Compression Ratio 12.0:1

Induction BMS-K+, 50mm Throttle butterfly dia

Ignition / Starting BMS-K / electric

Clutch Single-plate dry clutch, dia 180mm

Exhaust administration Fully-controlled three-way catalytic converter

Max Ability 81 kW 110 hp @ 7750 rpm

Max Torque 120 Nm 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm

Transmission / Drive 6 Speed / shaft

Gear Ratios 1st 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 0.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848

Frame Tubular animate frame, load-bearing ability unit

Front Abeyance Telelever, axle bore 41mm, axial bounce strut, bounce preload 9 times mechanically adjustable. 190mm caster travel

Rear Abeyance Die-cast aluminium single-sided accepted arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), bounce pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously capricious levels by agency of handwheel, backlash damping adjustable. 200mm caster travel

Front Brakes 2x 305mm discs 4 agent caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS

Rear Brakes Single 265mm disc 2 agent caliper, Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS

Front Tyre 110/80 ZR19

Rear Tyre 150/70 ZR17

Seat Height 850 / 870 mm

Dry-Weight 205 kg

Fuel Capacity 20 Litres (4L)

The 2010 BMW HP2 Sport Motorcycle

BMW HP2 Motorcycle

2010 BMW HP2 Sport

The sportiest and most powerful series production flat twin Motorcycle of all time, the HP2 Sport Motorcycle continues into model year 2010 with the addition of a special Motorsport Edition.

The HP2 Sport Motorsport Edition continues to be powered by the familiar flat twin engine equipped with double overhead camshafts delivering 133 hp at 8750 rpm, but emulating the look of the BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory racers, featuring fairing, fuel tank, seat bench, front mudguard and engine spoiler painted in the BMW Motorsport colours Alpine White, Lupine Blue metallic and Magma Red.

Outstanding race results are inexorably linked with BMW Motorrad’s flat twin “Boxer” models. So it is an obvious step to build a high-end version! The result is the BMW HP2 Sport: the uncompromising realisation of the 24-Hour Endurance racer as a road machine. 100 per cent motor racing genes, licensed for the road. An exclusive sports machine by BMW Motorrad for motor racing connoisseurs and 2-cylinder enthusiasts which puts racing expertise into serial production – with power and authenticity.

With an incredible air/oil-cooled 133 bhp and 115 Nm – a unique performance for a serial production “Boxer”!

The BMW HP2 Sport Motorcycle caused quite a stir with its race track appea­rances – rarely has a 2-cylinder flat twin bike caused the competition so much trouble, it even outdistanced many a 4-cylinder bike. In the last 24-hour race at the Oschersleben Speedweek, both machines entered in the race finished in the overall top 10. One reason for this perfor­mance is the DOHC cylinder head*, which is being used for the first time in this fascinatingly engineered enthusiast’s motorcycle.

For all ambitious sports riders and keen flat twin fans a unique limited edition of 400 is now to be produced: derived from the paint finish of the Endurance machine, it is finished in the colours Alpine White /Indigo Blue / HP Red. As in the racing machine, the rims are finished in Indigo Blue at the front and Alpine White at the rear. Otherwise all the familiar specifications apply, including the material – leading to a sensational dry weight of 178 kg – and the impressive performance figures. In short: take the opportunity to put it away right now – or else use it for what it was built for and order a second set of rims for the rain tyres along with it! ­

* DOHC = Double OverHead Camshaft, double overhead camshaft for each cylinder.

BMW Motorcycles

With a staggering 130 horsepower, the HP 2 Sport Bike features the most powerful Boxer engine ever designed by BMW Motorrad. For the first time ever, double overhead camshafts are included in our famous opposed twin cylinder motor, kicking out even more revs.

Making the HP2 Sport even more track-ready is new Quickshifter technology, which means faster gear changes without having to chop the throttle or use the clutch.

with Added fully adjustable Ohlins sport front and rear suspension, Radial mounted Brembo Monobloc brakes, a lightweight carbon fiber aerodynamic fairing, not to mention forged racing wheels and tires and a MotoGP-inspired cockpit that computes lap times and other racing data, and the result is one of the most advanced sport bikes to ever scorch the tarmac.

As an option BMW Motorrad offers ABS especially adapted for sports use. An additional pressure sensor in the front brake circuit permits more sensitive brake regulation and prevents the control unit from releasing the front brake too early when weight is taken off the rear wheel suddenly. The ABS can also be deactivated for racetrack use.

Modified BMW M3 Top Secret

Modified BMW M3 Top Secret

2011 BMW K1300S Photo Gallery

2011 BMW K1300S Pictures

2011 BMW K1300S White Series

2011 BMW K1300S Sportbike

2011 BMW K1300S Red

2011 BMW K1300S Blue Color

Bmw Concept 6 Bike

Bmw Concept 6 Bike

Not really into bikes but this one is maybe the coolest I have ever seen. And it features a 1.6liter, 170hp Bmw inline 6. Nice.

Final Buell motorcycle assembled in Wisconsin

As far as motorcycle manufacturers go, Buell lived a relatively short life. Founded by a former Harley-Davidson engineer in 1993, the sportbike company was acquired by HDMC in 2003. But hard times falling on businesses large and small forced Harley to announce Buell’s closure. And now the last Buell has been pushed off the assembly line and into the great wild yonder.

After 136,923 motorcycles built over the course of 26 years of production, the final model produced was the black Lightning XB12Scg pictured above. On December 18, the plant in Troy, Wisconsin, will officially close down, while the existing network of dealers continue to sell off the remaining stock.

Farewell, Buell. We hardly knew ye.

[Source: Motorcycle News]

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2011 BMW R 1200R Classic Motorcycle

2011 BMW R 1200R Classic Black Color

2011 BMW R 1200R Classic Details

2011 BMW R 1200R Classic Dashboard View

2011 BMW R 1200R Classic Images

2011 BMW R 1200R Classic First Look

The 2010 BMW HP2 Sport Motorcycle

By Motorcycle Advice USA, on August 20th, 2010

BMW HP2 Motorcycle

2010 BMW HP2 Sport

The sportiest and most powerful series production flat twin Motorcycle of all time, the HP2 Sport Motorcycle continues into model year 2010 with the addition of a special Motorsport Edition.

The HP2 Sport Motorsport Edition continues to be powered by the familiar flat twin engine equipped with double overhead camshafts delivering 133 hp at 8750 rpm, but emulating the look of the BMW Motorrad Motorsport factory racers, featuring fairing, fuel tank, seat bench, front mudguard and engine spoiler painted in the BMW Motorsport colours Alpine White, Lupine Blue metallic and Magma Red.

Outstanding race results are inexorably linked with BMW Motorrad’s flat twin “Boxer” models. So it is an obvious step to build a high-end version! The result is the BMW HP2 Sport: the uncompromising realisation of the 24-Hour Endurance racer as a road machine. 100 per cent motor racing genes, licensed for the road. An exclusive sports machine by BMW Motorrad for motor racing connoisseurs and 2-cylinder enthusiasts which puts racing expertise into serial production – with power and authenticity.

With an incredible air/oil-cooled 133 bhp and 115 Nm – a unique performance for a serial production “Boxer”!

The BMW HP2 Sport Motorcycle caused quite a stir with its race track appea­rances – rarely has a 2-cylinder flat twin bike caused the competition so much trouble, it even outdistanced many a 4-cylinder bike. In the last 24-hour race at the Oschersleben Speedweek, both machines entered in the race finished in the overall top 10. One reason for this perfor­mance is the DOHC cylinder head*, which is being used for the first time in this fascinatingly engineered enthusiast’s motorcycle.

For all ambitious sports riders and keen flat twin fans a unique limited edition of 400 is now to be produced: derived from the paint finish of the Endurance machine, it is finished in the colours Alpine White /Indigo Blue / HP Red. As in the racing machine, the rims are finished in Indigo Blue at the front and Alpine White at the rear. Otherwise all the familiar specifications apply, including the material – leading to a sensational dry weight of 178 kg – and the impressive performance figures. In short: take the opportunity to put it away right now – or else use it for what it was built for and order a second set of rims for the rain tyres along with it! ­

* DOHC = Double OverHead Camshaft, double overhead camshaft for each cylinder.

BMW Motorcycles

With a staggering 130 horsepower, the HP 2 Sport Bike features the most powerful Boxer engine ever designed by BMW Motorrad. For the first time ever, double overhead camshafts are included in our famous opposed twin cylinder motor, kicking out even more revs.

Making the HP2 Sport even more track-ready is new Quickshifter technology, which means faster gear changes without having to chop the throttle or use the clutch.

with Added fully adjustable Ohlins sport front and rear suspension, Radial mounted Brembo Monobloc brakes, a lightweight carbon fiber aerodynamic fairing, not to mention forged racing wheels and tires and a MotoGP-inspired cockpit that computes lap times and other racing data, and the result is one of the most advanced sport bikes to ever scorch the tarmac.

As an option BMW Motorrad offers ABS especially adapted for sports use. An additional pressure sensor in the front brake circuit permits more sensitive brake regulation and prevents the control unit from releasing the front brake too early when weight is taken off the rear wheel suddenly. The ABS can also be deactivated for racetrack use.

The HP2 Sport Motorsport is now available for order and limited to 400 units. The price in Germany is € 22,300.- incl. 19% VAT.

BMW Recalls 2004-2010 K1200 and K1300 Motorcycles for Bearing Problem

BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 K1200 and K1300 motorcycles.

The bearings could be subject to corrosion. This could lead to reduced movement of the link lever.

The number of units has not been specified.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

BMW Recalls 2007-2010 F650GS Motorcycles for Brake Problem

BMW is recalling certain 2007 through 2010 F 650 GS motorcycles manufactured from November 2006 through January 2010.

A washer may interfere with the front disc brake fasteners' torque. As a result, over time, a fastener or multiple fasteners could become loose, allowing the brake disc to become loose.

1835 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

BMW R 1200 GS 2010

Motomodif: Pending dell'Eicma of Milan, here are the first pictures and info on all the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure. Arrive in substance and renovated more aesthetic, the power increases to 110 hp

2010 BMW R 1200 GS comes Eicma 2009. Reviewed the most successful model of the House of Monaco, who will submit to the Milan Fair (open to the public from next Thursday) standard versions, and Adventure with the new engine. Aesthetics substantially identical, the news is inside.

The new boxer engine, which uses technology DOHC, has the same design principle and the same configuration up of the BMW HP2 Sport, with adaptations to the needs of large user requests in enduro trip. Even the engines of 1170 cc from the previous models offered a good push in all conditions of travel and in all driving situations right now the new engine that equips the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure raises the bar by offering greater thrust at low revs the wider range of use, better sprinting and an overall improvement in driving pleasure, thanks to the 110 hp and at the maximum expanded use of 500 g / min. no fi at 8,500 rpm. Like the engine of the BMW HP2 Sport, is equipped with two trees overhead cam (DOHC) chain drive. The valve control is via the rocker very light and highly resistant to high speeds. With the configuration up the four radial valves, it was possible to realize a combustion chamber from the very compact design. Like previous models, the mixture is ignited by two spark plugs (and the HP2 Sport from 1), while it remained unchanged compression ratio that is 12,0:1.

The exhaust system remains essentially unchanged with regard to the shape, length and diameter of the exhaust manifolds. The pipe market interference has been modified to fit new report vibration. The electronically controlled valves located on the exhaust manifold assures a more aggressive exhaust tone, while remaining within the rules package. The valve is controlled by an electric motor. In order to reduce backpressure and improve the sound, the terminal discharge remained unchanged in exterior design, it features a new interior configuration.

2011 BMW K1600GT Motorcycle

2011 BMW K1600GT in Action

2011 BMW K1600GT Photos

2011 BMW K1600GT Images

2011 BMW K1600GT Motorcycles

2011 BMW K1600GT Sport Touring

2011 BMW K1600GT Pictures

2011 BMW K1600GT First Look

2011 BMW K1600GT Gallery

2011 BMW K1600GT Action View

2011 BMW K1600GT Wallpapers

2011 BMW K1600GT Official Photos

2011 BMW K1600GT Sport Touring Motorcycle

2011 BMW K1600GT Rear Side Angle View

2011 BMW K1600GT Pictures

2011 BMW K1600GT First Image

2011 BMW K1600GT First Look

2011 BMW K1600GT Images

2011 BMW K1600GT Motorcycles

2011 BMW K1600GT Side View

2011 BMW K1600GT Photos

2011 BMW K1600GT Rear Angle View

2011 BMW K1600GT Official Pictures

2011 BMW K1600GT First Look

BMW K 1300 R Dynamic SE and F 800 ST Touring

2011 BMW K 1300 R Dynamic SE The British analysis of BMW Motorrad appear today its 2011 range, which comes with appropriate editions, new blush schemes and branch options available. company appear to appropriate copy motorcycles, namely the F 800 ST Touring and K 1300 R Dynamic.The F 800 ST Touring is advised to accomplish long-distance benumbed alike easier with a ambit of options and

1973 BMW R75/5

1973 BMW R75/5

1973 BMW R75/5 - Old Classic Motorcycles

In overview of various fuel tanks available for classic BMW motorcycles: R75/5, R60/5, R50/5.

BMW motorcycle, standard tank, toaster tank, chrome panel, blank tank, R75/5, R60/5, R50/5

SPESIFIKASI BMW K 1300 R | Keluaran Motor Terbaru

SPESIFIKASI BMW K 1300 R | Keluaran Motor Terbaru

During this BMW may be more widely known as a luxury car brand BMW has yet mere two-wheel division. And no half-hearted there are now four new BMW motorcycles have entered the Indonesian market.

PT Son Wisanna Motorrad which is representative of the Indonesian Mottorrad BMW today shows four new BMW motorcycles will they marketed the BMW F 650 GS, BMW R 1200 BMW K 1300 R and R.

"And the most interesting, we also bring the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Special Edition which is a special edition 30 years BMW GS type," said President Director PT Putra Wisanna Motorrad, Epicentrum GrattianoDeru in Jakarta, Sunday (25/07/2010).

BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Special Edition itself is a special edition of the GS series that is already very well known and is the world's best selling BMW motorcycles.

This special edition is different from the series 'usual' because it carried the design and colors and different body style than the GS in general.

While the BMW F 650 GS ENDURO type motor which is very suitable for the Indonesian people posture. "For not too high, so our guys are not too difficult to use," explained GrattianoDeru.

But if it wants power-crazy, consider the lyrics of BMW K 1300 R, which is an exotic motor sport as well as futuristic. This motorcycle carrying capacity of 1293 cc engine-powered 173 hp strong with 103 lb-ft of torque.

While her sister BMW BMW R 1200 R is also equipped machine that is no less formidable an engine capacity 1157 cc power 163 hp.

For the price of PT Putra Wisanna price Motorrad BMW F 650 GS, BMW R 1200 BMW K 1300 R and R with their respective price of Rp 420 million, USD 530 million and Rp 580 million.

"While the GS special edition for us off the price of Rp 550 million," he added

BMW Recalls 2005-2009 R1200RT Police Bike for Faulty Signaling Device Bracket

BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 R 1200 RT police motorcycles manufactured from April 2005 through September 2009.

The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and into the roadway.

1900 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

BMW Recalls 2005-2009 R1200RT Police Bike for Faulty Signaling Device Bracket

BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 R 1200 RT police motorcycles manufactured from April 2005 through September 2009.

The bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and into the roadway.

1900 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.