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Dakar 4th stage: Marc Coma nice and easy...

Victory on the fourth stage went once again to Marc Coma (Repsol KTM) 1’17 ahead of Cyril Despres (Red Bull KTM) with the American Jonah Street (KTM) third (at 1’21).

Overall Marc increases his lead to 42’57 ahead of new second place man Street with Fretigne third (at 43’42). Jordi Viladoms (Repsol KTM) is fourth (at 55’57) with Cyril moving up to 11th (at 1h37’07). After yesterday’s crash Alain Duclos went better today to finish 16th on the special 26’44 behind the winner.

Marc Coma increases his lead

Marc Coma (Repsol KTM) 1st and 1st overall
After three very fast days the race changed pace today with the terrain being more varied and technical. We still haven’t seen any dunes yet but the tracks were sandy and a pleasure to ride. My goal today was just to ride at a steady pace and maintain my lead. I opted to use a mousse but Jordi was right behind me with a tube so it wasn’t too much stress.

Cyril Despres (Red Bull KTM) 2nd (at 1’17) 11th overall (at 1h37’07)
I can’t tell you what a pleasure it was to have a trouble free run. The tracks were really nice and I even managed to forget how far behind I am overall. I started in 47th place this morning and overtook about 40 bikes, and obviously that takes a little time, so to finish just behind Marc isn’t too bad. Now we have to work at getting some time back. I am perhaps the only person in the bivouac who believes I can still win – but it was pretty much like that in 2007 and that it didn’t work out too badly!

Jordi Viladoms (Repsol KTM) 6th (at 8’40) 4th overall (at 55’57)
I didn’t push too much today, just rode my own race. The terrain was fun and I enjoyed myself – all I had to do was make sure I stayed out of trouble, didn’t puncture my tube and be there for Marc if he needed me.

Alain Duclos (Kaestle KTM) 16th (at 26’44)
I slept last night in the medical tent and although I felt stiff this morning I decided to try and ride. In the end I was glad I did. I couldn’t sit down and wasn’t too strong in right hand corners but I could ride ok and didn’t finish too badly. It don’t think I will be 100% tomorrow but the good news is that I will start in the good group and won’t have to eat too much dust.

Provisional results after 4th stage
1. Marc Coma, Spain, KTM
2. Cyril Despres, France, KTM
3. Jonah Street, USA, KTM
4. David Fretigne, France, Yamaha
5. Francisco Lopez, Chile, KTM
6. Jordi Viladoms, Spain, KTM
16. Alain Duclos, France, KTM

Provisional overall standings
1. Marc Coma, Spain, KTM
2. Jonah Street, USA, KTM
3. David Fretigne, France, Yamaha
4. Jordi Viladoms, Spain, KTM
5. Pal Anders Ullevalseter, Norway, KTM
11. Cyril Despres, France, KTM
110. Alain Duclos, France, KTM

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Buell 1125R

Buell 1125R 2008
Category: Super Sport

Specifications:

Engine
Type: Liquid-cooled 1125cc Helicon® V-Twin
Valve Train: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, finger follower design and shimming
Bore x Stroke: 103.00 mm x 67.50 mm
Displacement: 1125 cc (68.7 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio: 12.3:1
Fuel Delivery: Dual 61 mm down draft throttle bodies, DDFI III fuel injection
Intake: Zero-resistance airbox, Pressurized RAM air intake
Exhaust: Tuned, tri-pass resonance chamber with integral helmholtz tuning and mass-centralized mounting
Torque: 111 NM @ 8000 RPM (82 ft. lbs. @ 8000 RPM)
Horsepower: 109 kW @ 9800 RPM (146 HP @ 9800 RPM)
Lubrication: Dry-sump with integrated oil reservoir in lower crankcase
Oil Capacity: 2.84 L
Oil Filtration: Disposable cartridge

Drivetrain
Primary Drive: Helical Gear, 0.554:1 (65/36) ratio
Final Drive: Constant path, 14 mm pitch aramid-reinforced Goodyear® Hibrex® belt with Flexten® Plus technology, 2.593:1 (70/27) ratio
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, Hydraulic Vacuum Assist (HVA) Slipper Action Clutch, hydraulic clutch lever effort
Transmission: 6-speed, straight cut gears
Overall Ratio:
1st: 2.462
2nd: 1.750
3rd: 1.381
4th: 1.174
5th: 1.042
6th: 0.960

Chassis
Frame: Aluminum frame, fuel in frame
Front Fork: 47 mm Showa® inverted forks with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear Shock: Showa® coil over monoshock with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Wheels:
Color: Diamond Blue
Front: 6-spoke, ZTL™ cast aluminum, 17 in. (432 mm) diameter, 3.5 in. (89 mm) width
Rear: 6-spoke, cast aluminum, 17 in. (432 mm) diameter,5.5 in. (140 mm) width
Brakes:
Front: ZTL™-type brake, 8-piston, fixed caliper, 375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear: Two-piston, direct mount caliper, 240 mm stainless steel, fixed rotor
Suspension Travel:
Front: 120 mm
Rear: 127 mm

Dimensions
Overall Length: 1996 mm
Overall Width: 716 mm
Seat Height: 775 mm
Ground Clearance: 114 mm
Rake (at Steering Head): 21.0°
Fork Angle: 21.0°
Lean Angle:
Soft Contact, Right: 48°
Soft Contact, Left: 48°
Hard Contact, Right: 50°
Hard Contact, Left: 50°
Trail: 84 mm
Wheelbase: 1387 mm
Tires:
Type:Pirelli®
Front: Diablo Corsa III, 120/70 ZR-17
Rear: Diablo Corsa III, 180/55 ZR-17
Fuel Capacity: 21.2 L (5.6 gal.)
Reserve Fuel Capacity: 3.0 L (0.8 gal.)
Weight:
Dry Weight: 170 kg
Gross Rating: 386 kg
Load Capacity: 179 kg

Electrical
Battery: Sealed lead acid, maintenance-free, 12V, 12 amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging: 32-amp, permanent magnet, three-phase, solid-state alternator with solid-state regulator (432W @ 7000 rpm, 432W peak)
Starting: 900W electric with one way clutch
Lights:
Headlamps Type: Six bulb headlamp system with daylight running mode, 35-watt [H8]
Headlamps Description: 70-watt low beam (Two bulbs, each 35-watt), 140-watt high beam (70-watt low beam with additional two bulbs, each 35-watt)
Tail/Stop Lights: 5W/21W
Turn Signal Lights: LED manual canceling
License Plate Light: 5W

Styling/Convenience
Instruments: Instrument cluster with ODIS (Onboard Diagnostic Information System) featuring Analog tachometer with integrated shift light, digital speedometer on LED display, odometer, ODIS service code display, 4-digit security system with ignition immobolizer, lap timer (records up to 99 lap times) and splits, ambiant air temperature, coolant temperature, average and instanteous fuel consumption, miles to next service display, low fuel (plus miles traveled on reserve); high beam, neutral, turn signals; clock

B,M,W HONDA,KAWASAKI,

The philosophy behind the Superbike category, which was created half-way through the 1970s, was to race bikes that were very powerful but were in any case similar to production models on sale to the general public.

The possibility for the general public to identify themselves with the bikes in this championship that were so close to production models has been the basis for the success of the Superbike category.
These are some of the most powerful and fastest Superbikes available in the market ranked by its maximum speed:


BMW K1200S 167 mhh (268 km/h)

With enough raw power to shock even the most seasoned adrenaline junky, the K 1200 S hurls you from a dead stop to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds. Once you're over the whiplash, you'll keep climbing, topping out at speeds that run neck-and-neck with the fastest production motorcycles in the world.

Ducati 1098s 169 mph (271 km/h)

The Ducati 1098 is a 1099 cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 8, 2006 for the 2007 model year and replaces the 999. The 1098 makes a manufacturer claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torque, and weighs 173kg. These figures gives the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.

Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille 175mph (281 km/h)

The RSV Mille and limited-edition RSV Mille Factory are high performance V-twin powered motorcycles made by Aprilia with a 143 HP 998 cc engine built by the Austrian company Rotax. For 2006. the RSV Mille Factory won the Maxisport category for Masterbike 2006 and overall Masterbike of the year.

Yamaha YZF R1 176mph (283 km/h)

The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first significant motorcycle in the true litre class (1,000 cc) "handling arms race" between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities.

Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 178mph (286 km/h)

Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, Easy operational error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1997 and the last year of production was 2006. The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, stealing the crown from Kawasaki.

MV Agusta F4 1000 R 185 mph (299 km/h)

The F4 1000 R was released in 2006 and came with a 174 horsepower (128 kW) engine. The F4 1000 R also has upgraded Brembo Monobloc radial brakes, forged black Brembo wheels, a carbon-nitride coated Marzocchi upside down fork and a upgraded Sachs rear shock absorber (compression & rebound damping adjustable in high & low speed range). The F4 1000 R engine does not utilize the TSS system. A 1+1 (Biposto) version is available that adds a pillion for a passenger. In August of 2006 an F4 1000 R was used to set a record for the fastest production class 1000 cc motorcycle of 185 mph (299 km/h) at Bonneville Salt Flats.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (ZZR1400) 186 mph (300 km/h)

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, named Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Europe and Japan, is the flagship model in Kawasaki's sport bike lineup and their most powerful model.
The Ninja can accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour (62mph) from a standing start in under 2.5 seconds, and is capable of completing a standing quarter mile in about 9.83 seconds.

Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 190 mph (305 km/h)

The Suzuki GSX1300R, also known as the Hayabusa, is a hypersport motorcycle introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1299 cc inline-4 engine rated 175 bhp (129 kW), and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world. The name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed, and perhaps a joke at the expense of the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird which was the fastest production motorcycle prior to the Hayabusa: the Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common blackbird.

MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K 227 mph (365 km/h)

MTT Turbine Superbike, also known as Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the world's second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc. Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turboshaft engine, producing 238kW (320hp), this motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (365 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "Most powerful production motorcycle" and the "Most expensive production motorcycle".Unlike other contemporary motorcycles(such as the Hayabusa), 2001 and later models of MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE do not have the 300 km/h speed limit self-imposed by Japanese manufacturers.

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2009 European Championship Of Bike Building!


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Gunbus 410: Clemens Leonhart creates a monster on wheels!

There is a certain craze for big bikes that I never actually could understand beyond a certain point as I felt that the ones that were too huge or too big were just too ugly and looked disproportionately out of sorts with the rest of the world around them. There is something about bikes and for that matter everything else in this world that makes them look good only when they are in proper proportion with the rest of the planet around them. These ones though are big and in their case size does matter!

The Gunbus 410 is finally complete and it has been designed with care by Clemens Leonhart and the bike apparently presented with plenty of designing challenges to the makers. Now designing a bike that is well over 12 feet long is no mean task and one indeed expects some problems to crop up during the whole process. The motor bike has a huge 410 Cubic inch V Twin engine and getting it to stay stable without actually making the bike crumble under the immense weight. The big bike has three speed controls with reverse and the monster weighs a good 14000 pounds when it is finally complete.

Now the scary part of these big bikes is that they will be limited production and that means that there will be quite a few of these on the road. Of course, you would also have to cough up pretty good money to ride on this big baby!

Top 5 speed bikes in world

With enough raw power to shock even the most seasoned adrenaline junky, the K 1200 S hurls you from a dead stop to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds. Once you're over the whiplash, you'll keep climbing, topping out at speeds that run neck-and-neck with the fastest production motorcycles in the world.

The Ducati 1098 is a 1099 cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 8, 2006 for the 2007 model year and replaces the 999. The 1098 makes a manufacturer claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torque, and weighs 173kg. These figures gives the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.

The RSV Mille and limited-edition RSV Mille Factory are high performance V-twin powered motorcycles made by Aprilia with a 143 HP 998 cc engine built by the Austrian company Rotax. For 2006. The RSV Mille Factory won the Maxisport category for Masterbike 2006 and overall Masterbike of the year.

The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first significant motorcycle in the true litre class (1,000 cc) "handling arms race" between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities.

Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, Easy operational error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1997 and the last year of production was 2006. The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, Stealing the crown from Kawasaki.