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tinico 05-17-2016 05:38 AM

what's up with the yamaha mt/fz-03. on the net i find "it's a green light for north america", i contacted yamaha canada, they replied " up to the dealer to place an order", contacted a dealer, "it's up to yamaha canada to make it available" wth??? anyone got some inside info?

Sunfighter 07-17-2016 01:16 PM

You gotta wonder, is this an incremental addition or will it come at the expense of an existing race:

MotoGP: Finland to return to the calendar in 2018 | MCN

Good for Finnish fans!

Sunfighter 07-17-2016 01:17 PM

New Z1000SX? Maybe!

World Exclusive: Secret new Ninja 1000 | MCN

Sunfighter 07-17-2016 01:18 PM

Ducati SuperSport!

What do you think?

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/n...ort-in-detail/

http://images.mcn.bauercdn.com/PageF...upersport1.jpg

jshen 07-17-2016 08:27 PM

^^ will they fix the heat issue that comes with a fully faired vtwin?

bananana 07-17-2016 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshen (Post 8773284)
^^ will they fix the heat issue that comes with a fully faired vtwin?

Is it a heat issue from being a fully faired twin? Or is it a heat issue because of the strange exhaust routing? Or both? I've ridden the 959 and it was awful.

My naked twin can overheat a bit in traffic on hot days but nothing like the sportbikes.

jshen 07-17-2016 10:45 PM

I think it's the combination of both. The heat from the rear cylinder/exhaust routing is right between your legs. The fairings seem to duct the heat in the same place when going slow or when the rad fans turn on. Panigales are unbearably hot unless your going 120+.

bananana 07-27-2016 11:14 AM

"Skully Closes Its Doors and Ceases Operations"

Skully Closes Its Doors and Ceases Operations

Zero real tech. No projection, just a small screen based hud. Poorly made helmet (including shell design) from a lower-end Chinese OEM. Electronics not designed for mass production. Programming done by contractors in India. Unable to meet ECE ratings. Didn't even get DOT. What the fuck were these guys doing?

Sunfighter 08-18-2016 08:53 PM

bananana - honestly, riders deserved better than what Skully was going to deliver. I feel terrible for those that lost money though.

Sunfighter 08-18-2016 08:55 PM

Baby GSX-R250 on the way? Possibly:

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...217;s-gsx-r250

I love these entry-level sportbikes. While I know they are really intended for developing/emerging markets, I still love seeing them on the road here (RC390, etc.).

Sunfighter 08-18-2016 08:56 PM

Official Honda CBR250RR reveal:

Honda officially reveals CBR250RR | Visordown | The UK's No.1 motorcycle news, reviews and road tests resource

http://www.visordown.com/sites/defau...20CBR250RR.jpg

Makes you wonder what the future has in-store for the CBR1000RR and whether the venerable CBR600RR has a future.

vexor 08-19-2016 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunfighter (Post 8781490)
Baby GSX-R250 on the way? Possibly:

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...uki’s-gsx-r250

I love these entry-level sportbikes. While I know they are really intended for developing/emerging markets, I still love seeing them on the road here (RC390, etc.).

This is why I'm seriously considering moving away from Suzuki and the other japanese brands for my next bike. There are no new 600-ish models with the latest tech from the big 4 and also no plans/rumors.... Well apart from the new R6 but I've never been a fan of that bike. Too aggressive as a daily street bike.

kchan 08-23-2016 10:04 PM

wish honda will announce the 2017 cbr1000rr already... arghh

Sunfighter 08-27-2016 07:12 AM

MV Agusta F4Z polarizes like nothing else on two wheels - Autoblog

http://www.cycleworld.com/sites/cycl...vKKZx&fc=53,39

vexor 08-30-2016 10:13 AM

Honda OFFICIAL comment: CBR600 is DEAD (for now) and there's NO Hornet 800 on the way! - MoreBikes

Fuck, what am I going to do now if this is the trend going forward? I still want a 600/750 class bike but with manufacturers not investing in them for the foreseeable future, I'm stuck in the past with older models. I really don't need a 1000cc bike because... well I just don't. The other day I was going on hwy 1 and I found myself going 180 before I realized it. So on a 1L bike it would have been faster and I just know it'll get me into a lot of trouble. It sucks that I'm in the minority now. I want a bike with the latest technology (light weight frame design, fresh fairing design, TC, ABS, and so on) but without the 1L engine.

/ rant over

vexor 09-09-2016 12:02 PM

Suzuki's OFFICIAL drawings for SUPERCHARGED GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 REVEALED! - MoreBikes

Maybe there's hope yet.....

Sunfighter 09-15-2016 01:41 PM

First photos of new Honda Fireblade

I like the current CBR1000RR, but technologically it really pales compared to its current competition (even the SP version).

Sunfighter 09-23-2016 10:06 PM

Yamaha R6 teaser video

Sunfighter 09-23-2016 10:10 PM

2017 Honda Fireblade teaser video

October 4th is gonna be awesome.

BoostedBB6 09-24-2016 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunfighter (Post 8790466)

Always loved the R6.....perhaps I will wait till this releases to get my new bike :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunfighter (Post 8790467)
2017 Honda Fireblade teaser video

October 4th is gonna be awesome.

Given Honda's history with "new" models I do not hold much hope for this new 1k. They have hardly made changes to it from 04. Super small changes made to the function but they made it look nice. So unless Honda pulls off some sort of magic with this one compared to ever other previous update they will flop HARD.

vexor 10-04-2016 09:57 AM

Intermot show roundup. I know I've missed a few but these are ones that caught my eye.

2017 Ducati Supersport - Intermot show: Ducati's SuperSport for 2017 REVEALED - MoreBikes
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...ociclismo5.jpg

2017 Honda Fireblade - Intermot show: Honda gets its 2017 Fireblade out! Two versions of the bike are go! - MoreBikes
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...67803588_n.jpg

5 New KTM models - Intermot show: KTM launches FIVE new models for 2017.
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten.../10/1090r1.jpg

Kawasaki Z900 & Z650 - http://www.morebikes.co.uk/intermot-...z900-and-z650/
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...0-z900-abs.jpg

2017 Yamaha MT-10SP - Intermot show: Here's the 2017 Yamaha MT-10SP! Yeah, an SP version!
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...M2_STA_002.jpg

2017 Suzuki GSX-S750 - Intermot show: GSX-S750 gets out into the light for Suzuki
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...Diagonal-1.jpg

2017 Suzuki GSX-R125 - Intermot show: Suzuki reveals its GSX-R125
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...10/gsxr125.jpg

2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Intermot show: REVEALED Suzuki 2017 GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R in DETAIL
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...25530b989e.jpg

2017 Kawasaki Ninja650 - Intermot show: Kawasaki's ALL-NEW 2017 Ninja 650 revealed - MoreBikes
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...650static2.jpg

BMW S1000 family upgrades - Intermot show: BMW unveils 2017 S1000RR, R and XR family with updates
http://www.morebikes.co.uk/wp-conten...-highRes-1.jpg

Geist 10-05-2016 02:58 PM

unless the Supersport S' cluster is buried deep, the handlebars look fairly high... in which case I'd rather go back to an 848, or 899. I am a sucker for white bikes though.

jshen 10-05-2016 03:01 PM

Glad i didnt wait for the supersport. Reminds me of the new cbr250rr.

Geist 10-05-2016 03:14 PM

also, no new ZX-6R :(

bananana 10-05-2016 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geist (Post 8793043)
unless the Supersport S' cluster is buried deep, the handlebars look fairly high... in which case I'd rather go back to an 848, or 899. I am a sucker for white bikes though.

It's a Monster with fairings. Looks pretty decent for what it is actually. As long as it's priced similarly to the monster it should sell pretty well.


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