2012 Kawasaki KLX250S

In the 2012 entry to middle class of "Dual Purpose" Kawasaki motorcycles line-up, Kawasaki offered the 2012 Kawasaki KLX250S and KLX250SF edition, in the top level Kawasaki also released the KLR650 but there is none Kawasaki dual purpose with the engine below of 250cc capacity, so you can get the 250cc only and up. As you know, with the Kawasaki KLX label means that you can ride the bike in the dirt way area, it's not only a city ride but it's also mountain bike ride. There is 2 series of KLX250, the S edition and also the SF edition, both of bikes uses the same engine but there is also some different things between KLX250S and KLX250SF, I will try to write more about it but today let talk first about the 2012 Kawasaki KLX250S edition. 

On road and Off road, this is the key advantages of KLX motorcycles and I love it so much, well, with the 250cc DOCH single cylinder engine, I know that 2012 Kawasaki KLX250S bike can't head to head with another 250cc Twin-Cylinder Kawasaki bikes like 2012 Ninja 250R, the performance of Ninja on the road will better, but wait, if if comparing it in the off road way, the KLX250S is absolutely better, this is the key of KLX250S. In 2012, Kawasaki motorcycles actually offered many of off road bikes with small engine capacity like 2012 KLX140 series, but it's not Dual Purpose, it has been made special for off road only. So, there is no other way to get a multifunction motorcycles, just buy the KLX250S, KLX250SF or also KLR650 series.

2012 Kawasaki KLX250S Main Specs

- 249cc, 4-stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-valve single

- Keihin CVK34 of carburetion

- Digital CDI ignition

- Six-speed transmission

- Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel of frame type

- 250mm semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper (front brake)

- 240mm petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper (rear brake)

Rear suspension / Wheel Travel : Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in. 

Front suspension / Wheel Travel : 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.0 in. 

More about KLX250S

- 2010 Kawasaki KLX250S

- 2011 Kawasaki KLX250S

Looks good enough for 250cc dual purpose motorcycles, you can ride it on the 2 road type, KLX250S also is one of the light weight Dual Purpose bike and it's good and friendly bike for everyone, it's also equipped with digital instrumentation and push button electric start for easy to use. 2012 Kawasaki KLX250S available with only one color, that is green. Nice bike from Kawasaki.

2012 Kawasaki KLX250S

2012 Ducati Desmosedici GP12 Specs - Valentino Rossi MotoGP Bike

On march 19th, Ducati MotoGP team has presented the all new 2012 Ducati Desmosedici GP12 bike, and today the new Ducati Desmosedici GP12 specs also has shown at Ducati official site. Today, let see the new Ducati bike design and specs, it has made for Valentino Rossi ride (also for Hayden of course) on MotoGP 2012 season. As we know, a few days ago the 1st MotoGP race has been held, and Rossi not yet showing a fantastic performance so far, even Hayden has give a better race performance than Rossi, is there any problem with 2012 Ducati Desmosedici GP12 motorcycle? or Rossi can't do more with this bike? I don't know why but I thing there is something from with Rossi or Ducati, I hope both of Rossi and Ducati will give more interactive race show and can fight more with Honda also Yamaha in the next race of MotoGP race.  Basically, 2012 Ducati Desmosedici GP12 has been born with a fantastic engine specs and features, this bike powered by 1000cc of engine capacity, Desmodromic DOCH engine, 4-valve/cylinder and produces more than 230hp of maximum power, what about the maximum speed of Desmosedici GP12? well 330 km/h is not bad for MotoGP bikes right? Here is the full specifications of 2012 Ducati Desmosedici GP12.   Ducati Desmosedici GP12 Specs 1000cc, Liquid-cooled, 90 degree V4 four-stroke, Desmodromic DOHC, four valves per cylinder Maximum power : More than 230hp Maximum speed : In excess of 330 km/h (205 mph) Transmission : Ducati Seamless Transmission. Chain final drive Carburation : Indirect Magneti Marelli electronic injection, four throttle bodies with injectors above butterfly valves. Throttles operated by EVO TCF (Throttle Control & Feedback) system Fuel : Shell Racing V-Power Lubrificant : Shell Advance Ultra 4 Ignition : Magneti Marelli Exhaust : Termignoni Final Drive : D.I.D Chain Frame : Aluminum Suspension : Öhlins inverted 48mm fork and Öhlins shock absorber, adjustable for pre-load, compression and rebound damping Tires : Bridgestone 16.5" front and rear Brakes : Brembo, two 320mm carbon front discs with four-piston calipers. Single stainless steel rear disc with two-piston caliper Dry Weight : 157 kg (specs, pics reference visit : ducati.com/racing/motogp/)   New looks  new style, but we always can meet the original Rossi colors, shiny/bright green colors on the front side/number, Desmosedici GP12 also comes with many of colors combination such as Red, White, Black and Green. Well, I hope they will give a real performance in the next race, caused if I have to tell the truth, I haven't satisfied about this team and of course Ducati GP12 bike when the 1st MotoGP race in action, the performance problem between Rossi and Ducati actually can we see in the 2011, but it's looks Ducati and Rossi need more times to handle their problem until today. Good luck for Ducati and teams, and please fight back your rivals in MotoGP. Enjoy.

2012 Ducati Desmosedici GP12 Specs - Valentino Rossi MotoGP Bike

YOSHIMURA GSX-R 2012 LIMITED EDITION

Yoshimura have announced their new Limited Edition Suzuki GSX-R1000, GSX-R750 and GSX-R600, which get a custom paintjob, Yoshimura R-77 Carbonfibre exhaust slip-ons (EPA noise-compliant) and a selection of CNC-machined aluminium parts, including case savers, chassis protectors, axle adjuster blocks, race stand stoppers, bar ends and an engine plug kit. Each bike also gets an individually numbered Limited Edition badge.

Each Yoshimura Limited Edition GSX-R is available with a high quality, custom painted Red or Blue color scheme. The color is dependent upon the frame color – if the bike has a blue frame it will receive the blue color scheme, if the bike has a black frame it will have the red color scheme. Each Limited Edition GSX-R also includes a Yoshimura R-77 Carbon Fiber EPA Noise-Compliant Slip-On, and a plethora of aircraft-grade aluminum CNC machined hard parts, including:

• Case Savers
• Chassis Protectors
• Axle Adjuster Blocks
• Race Stand Stoppers
• Steering Stem Nut
• Bar Ends
• Engine Plug Kit
• Oil Filler Plug Kit
• Individually Numbered Limited Edition Name-Badge

YOSHIMURA GSX-R 2012 LIMITED EDITION

2012 Kawasaki Versys Review

2012 Kawasaki Versys Review

Preparing for battle with the V-Strom and G650GS

When Suzuki alluded to the KawasakiVersys as a competitive benchmark for the born-again V-Strom 650, we took note. Not having ridden the Versys since its 2010 makeover, we ordered one up in advance of a comparison test.
Since last reviewing the Versys, its cost has grown $300 from an MSRP of $7,600 in 2010 to $7,900 for 2012. What three more Bens buys you is a new color (a striking Pearl Solar Yellow/Ebony combo) and a bunch of inflation. The 2010 Versys' $500 price bump boasted a host of upgrades including:

* A new fairing, stacked dual headlight, new front fender and mirrors, and an LED tail light
* A larger windscreen with three-position adjustability
* Revised passenger grab rails, new seat cover material, and revised passenger seating position
* Rubber bushings at the rear engine mounts and hollow rubber-covered footpegs
* Revisions to the muffler, clutch cover, sprocket and alternator covers, radiator shrouds, swingarm pivot covers and rear fender

The Versys won't be pigeonholed, but it's more sportbike than off-roader.

The Versys, with its longish (5.9 in. front and 5.7 in. rear) suspension travel and tall 33.3-in. seat height, conveys a certain degree of off-road capability, but its 17-inch cast aluminum wheels and Dunlop Sportmax tires speak to its true nature. Sure, a person can modify the Versys to be more capable of off-road work, but more suitable bikes exist. Our forthcoming shootout will examine the relative merits of each manufacturer's approach to achieving a useful street/dirt balance.

In the street/dirt balance equation, the Versys leans heavily toward the street and is a strong performer in the twisties. But its under-engine exhaust and 17-inch tires aren't conducive to aggressive off-road riding.

As an urban-assault cycle, the Versys excels. Its snappy, 649cc parallel-Twin engine jettisons away from stoplights and makes short work of navigating heavy city traffic. The large passenger grab handle doubles as an effective appendage for securing items when in-transit, while the Versys' mirrors provide an unobstructed view of dangers approaching from behind.
Beyond city limits the Versys is a great weapon for attacking gnarled switchbacks and embarrassing sportbike pilots tiptoeing across chunked asphalt. Or, attach Kawasaki's available hardbags and head out for a tour of the contiguous 48. The Versys' neutral seating position provides a balanced combination of comfort and control, and its three-way adjustable windscreen deflects more or less wind depending on the situation.
The result of trying to keep a fairly low seat height is a short distance from footpegs to seat that cramps taller riders and is exacerbated by a concave section at the rear of the seat where tall riders sit. Our shorter testers weren't bothered, but tall riders are faced with increasing discomfort as the miles accumulate - those above six feet might want to look at aftermarket alternatives.

Long-travel suspension and 17-inch wheels send a mixed message, but the Versys will handily navigate the common fire road. More aggressive off-roading will require more enduroesque tires.

No frills here, but the gauge cluster is clean and legible. Dual tripmeters are a nice touch, as is the adjustable windscreen that shelters riders of various sizes.

Kawasaki endowed the Versys with rebound and preload damping adjustability to both the 41mm inverted front fork and lay-down rear shock. The instrument cluster, while spartan, includes a fuel gauge, clock and dual tripmeters. Adjustable clutch and front brake levers ably fit a variety of hands.

After 200 miles, tall riders will grow to heavily dislike this saddle. Roderick describes it as a thinly disguised torture device, but our shorter testers judged it as satisfactory.

At approximately 490 lbs with its 5.0-gallon tank full, the Versys is kind of hefty for a mid-displacement Twin producing 56.5 hp at 8250 rpm, but its linear powerband is a willing accomplice in most any situation short of long, open roads or a racetrack. Fuel mileage in our hands was in the low-to-mid 40-mpg margin, so the Versys has an admirable range of more than 200 miles. Its 6-speed transmission was less impressive, exhibiting a clunky response to our toes.
Consensus in our 2010 review of the Versys was "if faced with a budget for only one mid-size street bike, a lot of riders - old, young or in between - might want to take a closer look at the Versys."
What we'll soon discover is how the Versys stacks up against two equivalent, yet more dirt-worthy adversaries. At $8,300 - including ABS - the Suzuki V-Strom is marginally more expensive than the Versys, but is the 645cc, V-Twin-powered Strom a better all-around bike? Same goes for the $7,850 BMW G650GS, which also incorporates ABS but is powered by a relatively meek 652cc Single.

2012 Kawasaki Versys Review

I enjoyed my ride on this bike .. do you want to enjoy too on this Bike ????

I enjoyed my ride on this bike .. do you want to enjoy too on this Bike ???? 

I enjoyed my ride on this bike .. do you want to enjoy too on this Bike ????

MotoGP riders do it with one or two fingers, while F1 drivers need a whole leg...
  

What goes, must also stop. And we suppose what goes hard must stop harder, if anything. Which is where Brembo come in – their braking systems are responsible for stopping duties on fast machines in various kinds of motorsport, including F1, WRC, World Superbikes andMotoGP. In their May 2012 issue Fast Bikes magazine have taken an in-depth look at Brembo and the high-tech engineering that goes into building some of the best, most advanced braking systems in the world. Especially interesting is a snippet of Fast Bikes’ conversation with Roberto Pellegrini, Retail and Road Performance Motorbike Market Manager, Brembo Racing, where Pellegrini talks about the differences between braking set-ups in F1 and MotoGP. Here are some excerpts from what he had to say:

‘The Brembo calipers used in MotoGP and F1 are actually very similar – the only major difference is that the bikes use four pistons and the cars, six pistons per caliper. Both calipers are constructed from a lithium-aluminium alloy in a one-piece monobloc design, with titanium pistons, and both are radially mounted. I can’t tell you the sizes of the pistons – that’s a secret – but they are pretty similar. The big differences are the pressure and the clamping forces created,’ says Pellegrini.

‘A MotoGP bike can reach maybe 40 Bar, an F1 car can hit 100 Bar of pressure, which is 5,000 kilos of clamping force to generate minus-5 g-force of deceleration! We have seen an F1 disc hit 900 degrees Celsius, MotoGP has no downforce so the braking is far softer and requires more lever feel so there is less chance of this kind of heat being generated,’ says Pellegrini. ‘ The brake fluids are slightly different – in F1 you have to use one with a very high boiling point, with MotoGP you don’t. This is due to the way F1 drivers use their brakes – they are very much on/off, while a MotoGP rider needs feel. We see 90kg of pressure on the F1 brake pedal – F1 drivers need strong legs! MotoGP riders use one or two fingers,’ he adds.

And while they continue to work on improving and fine-tuning their braking systems forMotoGP and F1, Brembo are also thinking about the future of braking on streetbikes. ‘On the road, the main improvement will be with weight saving. We could be ready to make carbon-ceramic brakes for road bikes but the market isn’t ready for them yet,’ says Roberto Lavezzi, Technical Director – Motorcycle Business Unit, Brembo. ‘ The performance isn’t a problem, carbon-ceramic discs at work at low temperatures, it’s a cost issue – the price of a carbon-ceramic brake set-up would be a big issue – it would cost a lot more than a standard disc. The caliper isn’t that different, the cost is in the disc itself but the weight saving is tremendous – about 50% lighter than a conventional disc,’ he adds.

‘In the future, I think we can get maybe 10% more performance using a conventional set-up. At the moment we are looking at how to save weight by thinking of the wheel/brake/caliper as a whole, not separate items – something we can do, as we also own Marchesini. We are testing something – it is not a perimeter brake system, we tested that and it didn’t work very well – but I can’t say exactly what we are testing…,’ says Lavezzi.

Source: Fast Bikes

                

Brembo: MotoGP vs F1, and the future of braking

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The first race in Qatar on April 8, in a written over 20 tour. Moto 2 excitement, April 8, from D-Smart 77 in time 8.00 pm. Channel be reflected live on the screen in the Smart Sports. The first MotoGP race of the year is going to be in the same day at 10.00 pm today. 

MotoGP World Champion in full seven times Italian Valentino Rossi, last year's winner, Australian Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo 2010 MotoGP Champion and 2006 MotoGP Champion in the Spanish American Nicky Hayden as this season's champion candidates. Last year, reaching the Moto 2 happy ending, the German pilot Stefan Bradl will struggle this year in MotoGP category.

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