Starting with 2010 Honda VT1300’s 3 young designers from Honda Reseach & Development Americas located in Southern Calinfornia were given the opportunity to build customs based on where their visions would take the Fury, Stateline & Sabre. The designers were given free reign within a limited budget and 2 requirements, full on runners, and stay true to the core of the production vehicle. Another reality was that the designers had only 3 months to realize their builds from start to finish. The Furious (Chopper), Switchblade (ProDrag) and Slammer (Bagger) debuted at the December 17th 2010 Long Beach, CA International Motorcycle show and will continue on the nationwide tour through 2011.

2010 Stateline “Slammer” (Bagger)
Based on a 2010 Stateline, designer Erik Dunshee (Honda R&D Americas) reveals the life of low. Fueled by elegance and power the Slammer sports a fully adjustable air-ride suspension, NAV/Multimedia, 10″ subwoofer and 500 watts of power. With a full front end conversion, including a lean 23″ custom wheel, the designer achieved all this without frame or engine modification. Low has never looked so good.

Specs
- Stock: Frame, swing arm, VT1300cc engine and tank
- 23″ Spec designed front wheel
- Fully “Air ride adjustable” front & rear suspension 6″ ride height to 2.25″ lowered
- Composite coated narrow track front rotor with 6 piston caliper
- Nav/Multimedia Head unit with GPS speed display
- 3 speaker including a 10″ subwoofer 500 watt sound system
- Full custom bodywork including a leather drop seat
- 2 tone Satin metallic black & pearl black paint
- Custom Spec crossover twin pipe exhaust
- Air/Box/cleaner Conversion

Source: http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=5838-en

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New Delhi: All set to give the year 2010 a spectacular finish, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled two new bikes- 998cc FZ1 and 153cc SZ-R, adding a new credo for the bikers in India with the archetype Yamaha DNA of Performance, Innovation & Design.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Hiroyuki Suzuki, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor said, “India is one of the key markets for Yamaha and we have been constantly shifting gears to transform the market from utility to pleasure & lifestyle. Yamaha offers innovative designs, sporty looks and premium features across models as part of its strategy to give consumers a new thrill in biking. After the successful launch of our superbikes and 150 cc bikes in the Indian market over the last 3 years, we are adding two new bikes to our portfolio corroborating Yamaha’s continued commitment to provide world-class products to its consumers”.

“While FZ1 is a naked sports bike with fuel-injected power and ‘Pure Torque’ for the ultimate riding experience, SZ-R gives the 150cc commuters segment a sporty edge apart from delivering Power, Comfort and Style. SZ series bikes launched in August 2010 and aggressive pricing of Rs 49,000/- have high demand and are gaining popularity across India. Customers have been demanding inclusion of the disc brake version which is now available in SZ-R. We are confident that our new bike models will once again capture the hearts of our customers and will further consolidate our position in the market”, he added.

FZ1, a power packed sports bike comes with a compact design and 998cc DOHC 20-valve engine tuned for tremendous mid-range punch and massive top-end power. The cast aluminum bodywork and a comfortable handlebar position give the bike great looks while ensuring the comfort of the rider. The closed-deck cylinder block provides great strength while allowing a narrow engine in spite of big 77mm bores. The high silicon-content ceramic-composite cylinder lining reduces friction and maximizes heat dissipation for consistent power delivery. Also, the fuel injection with computer-controlled sub-throttle valves provides precise fuel/air mixture for outstanding power delivery through its broad rpm range while ensuring compliance of all emissions regulations.

Its race-inspired curved radiator with twin ring-style fans keeps everything cool under all conditions. The aggressive chassis geometry with supersport inspired 51 percent front wheel weight bias provides quick and nimble handling. The 320mm front discs aided by mono-block four-piston calipers up front and a single 245mm rear disc serve up strong and consistent stopping power.

Source: http://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/whatsnew/wn41.html

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Tokyo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it will launch the sport-model W800, a motorcycle that recreates the riding feel and beauty of a vintage motorcycle, in Japan on February 1, 2011.

The soon-to-launch W800 will be the latest evolution of Kawasaki’s W series motorcycles. The origins of the W series can be traced to the W1, which made its debut in 1966 and boasted the largest engine capacity of any Japanese motorcycle at the time. The W1 also laid the foundation for Kawasaki’s subsequent rise as a manufacturer of large motorcycles and it inaugurated the W series brand that has since matured over the long course of 45 years. Its continuing legacy now thrives also with the W800.

With an air-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder SOHC 4-valve long-stroke engine (773 cm3), the W800 inherits the W series traditional vertical twin*. Its engine generates a maximum torque at 2,500 rpm to provide not only strong power and control at low- and mid-range engine speeds but also a satisfying comfortable vibration and deep throb.

With a fuel system using fuel injection, the W800’s advanced air-fuel ratio control realizes superior environmental performance to ensure compliance with the new Japanese emissions regulations. The W800 also realizes easy handling thanks to its combination of narrow, large-diameter tires and traditional-style suspension. Riders will enjoy a distinctive riding feel reminiscent of a vintage motorcycle.

From the chrome-plated emblem that proudly adorns the W800’s slender fuel tank to its deeply pleated tuck-and-roll seat, the simple yet elegant design of the W800 bespeaks the eternal beauty of motorcycles. Its generous use of chrome-plated and polished metals on the front-fender and other parts not only give the W800 a high-quality feel but also make its carefully finished, high-gloss surfaces glow.

Source: http://www.khi.co.jp/english/news/detail/20101224_1.html

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This was the first official display of his new Husaberg race bike for the Dakar race 2011 which will be his 5th Dakar Rally. The previous years results for Thomas in the race where:

1. 2007 finished 19th
2. 2008 finished 15th
3. 2009 DNF
4. 2010 finished 12th

In these previous races he was racing aboard KTM bikes, but with the new regualtions of 450cc for this year for the top riders he has decided to use the Husaberg FE 450 as the basis of a special built Dakar bike. The bike is about 20kg lighter compared to most competitors and the new Husaberg bikes have some great advantages such as the easier handling due to the 70° engine layout which is most important in a demanding race like the Dakar.

Source:http://www.husaberg.com/Thomas-Berglund-is-ready-for-the-2011-Dakar-Rally.23.0.html?nodeID=1569&cHash=fbcf77a13c

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