Motorcycle Apex

Harley Davidson FLHTCU UltraClassic Electra Glide is one among the best touring motorcycles – credit goes to the Twin Cam 96 engine and the 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission with their stunning performance. With more engine displacement, lower cruising RPMs and reduced clutch lever effort, the Ultra Classic Electra Glide delivers comfort like never before. To enhance rider and passenger comfort and convenience, the bikes has several standard features like the adjustable Tour-Pak, adjustable wind deflectors, 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon, cruise control and full instrumentation. Bikers can choose from six solid colors and six two-tone paint combinations, plus three two-tone custom color options.

Specifications:

* New air cooled rubber mounted 1584cc Twin Cam 96 engine
* Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
* New 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
* Standard Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
* New redesigned football shape air cleaner
* Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing
* 80-watt Advanced Audio System by Harman/Kardon with Cb10 and intercom
* Vented lower fairings with integrated storage compartments
* Lockable GTX nylon hard saddlebags and deluxe King Tour-Pak
* Custom-fit soft luggage liners
* Tour-Pak mounted tail/stop light
* Comfort-stitch touring saddle and passenger backrest
* Full instrumentation
* CB and intercom
* Passenger sound system and CB/intercom controls
* Vented lower fairings with storage compartments
* Electronic cruise control
* Brembo brakes
* Air-adjustable rear suspension

“The XR 1200™ is at home on the roads anywhere and everywhere. You’ll feel as comfortable and confident on a sweeping country bend as a city street. Whether you’re at full throttle on the open road or attracting attention stopped at the kerb, the XR 1200™ looks dynamic, distinctive, different.” This is how Harley website describes the XR1200.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company held its worldwide press launch of the all new XR1200 in Valencia, Spain- Harley-Davidson Europe at the contemporary and stylish hemispheric building designed by Santiago Calatrava. The launch venue was an appropriate setting for the revolutionary XR1200, which has been specifically designed with European riders in mind. The motorcycle was put to the test by European expert journalists - the reaction was extremely positive, underlining Harley-Davidson’s confidence that XR1200 will be a hit in the European markets.

The Hemispheric building in chic downtown Valencia provided the perfect evening atmosphere for the actual launch. Journalists were able to revel in the bike’s superior handling and performance on the challenging mountainous roads around Valencia where the twisting, sweeping bend corners suited the XR1200’s perfectly.

The XR 1200 emphasis on performance & handling; a powerful air-cooled V-Twin engine, agile handling, and high performance suspension and brakes are noticeable features of this bike.

The Sportster XR 1200 features:

• XR 750-inspired styling
• Commanding riding position
• 90hp, 1200cc air-cooled V-Twin with downdraft fuel injection
• Twin exhausts with the characteristic soul-stirring Harley-Davidson beat
• Specially tuned Showa suspension with 43mm inverted front forks
• High performance four-piston caliper Nissin brakes
• Unique lightweight cast wheels with dirt track-inspired design
• Specially developed Dunlop Qualifier tires: Front 120/70ZR18 and Rear 180/55ZR17

Honda NAS motorbike concept was born in 1999 at Honda R&D Americas (HRA). NAS stands for New American Sorts. Majority of the sports bikes are designed for race track but Honda NAS was created with intention to try and offer another option to bikers, a sports bike built for the road.

The NAS Designers also wanted to create a machine with a different identity and more personality. NAS is not just about the new looks, some of the most ingenious engineering solutions in the motorcycle market are seen on this bike; the unique mono-arm suspension made of carbon fiber and aluminum, with the damper and spring neatly enclosed within a massive steering head.

“The organic skeleton theme echoes repeatedly throughout the New American Sports,” Tony Schroeder explained. “It begins with the front wheel and moves back to the frame, swing arm and rear wheel, just as bones connect segments in the human form. All of these structural elements combine thick and thin sections, just like a paired tibia/fibula in the lower leg. We intentionally blended this organic, sculptured look with the hardware and technology for a fresh appearance and aesthetic appeal.”

Are you a fan of the All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) quad bike? Yamaha’s latest Raptor 700R SE is the quad that’ll catch your fancy. It’s just not a modification of the previous 660 version. Yamaha has completely restructured it and made sure there’s absolutely no complaint from the bike rider this time. It’s basically a racing bike that’s suited for every kind of landscape. The Yamaha Raptor 700R will give some top racing bikes a run for their money. Here’s why-

The Raptor 700 scores with its looks and muscle. It has been built for race and total comfort of the biker. I’ll say the Yamaha Raptor is an all rounder. It spells quality and luxury with its ultra wide seats and mind-blowing suspensions. The bike’s controls are very reachable and holding them is quite relaxing. The single cylinder engine of 686cc is formidable with its strength. The goodness of Yamaha’s Raptor stands out greatly when you take the quads to the dunes or on a trail. The unparalleled power in comparison to other ATVs will be obvious to most experienced bikers.

The Raptor 700 isn’t like its predecessor, in the sense that it gives the rider more balance. The Yamaha Raptor 660 gave you a woozy disturbed feeling as soon as you got astride. The present Raptor’s Fuel Injection and the Digital TCI ignition add to the bikes multiple qualities. The fuel injection is good enough to adjust to changes in topography and lessens the jerky movements by a great deal. The bike has twin-piston hydraulic front brakes in addition to the link-type parking brake with automatic adjustment.

I’ve mentioned the suspensions already right? Here’s more about it; it’s one of the best features of Raptor 700. You need to experience to believe the cushioning given in jumpy terrains. It absorbs craters and rocks without giving you an inkling of the road conditions. It may not be a dream wheelie machine, but you can still do a decent stunt with it. It’s great for a debutant bike rider and a pro alike.

EV06, the concept bike from Honda made a splash at the 40^th Tokyo Auto Show in Japan. Mootably one of the most exciting looking concept bikes from Honda, there are rumors flying around that it is derived from the Honda’s Goldwing concept. With its simple, sleek and modern looks, it appears like a fun bike to ride on.

Powered by a monstrous and torque-rich six-cylinder, this beast has a massive 1800cc-plus engine that takes your breath away. And certainly expect more than the Gold Wing’s 118 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. With the snarling headlight and very well integrated radiator complimenting its looks, EV06 is certainly a work of art.

With one of the sexiest pair of exhaust pipes available in market and ever to grace a Honda, it also has a mono-shock rear suspension. It has a single sided swing arm with a naked tire in the back. Apart from these features, it is also equipped with individual exhaust headers, and has reversed tube forks up front. This souped version of the Goldwing’s B6 engine (as they say) will certainly go for a homerun, if brought into production.