MSRPKey Features:

* Light, powerful and packed with trickle-down MotoGP technology, the YZF-R1 is the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle ever built.
* The YZF-R1 uses the YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle system for flawless response under all conditions.
* Inline four-cylinder engine is the most powerful, tractable R1 powerplant ever, thanks partially to the world's first electronic variable-length intake funnel system.
* Slipper-type back torque-limiting clutch greatly facilitates braking/downshifting from high speed.
* Aluminum Deltabox frame and swingarm take Open-class handling to the next performance level.
* Six-piston radial-mount front brake calipers and 310mm discs generate the kind of braking power a bike like the R1 requires.

Key Features:

* A YZ-bred advanced aluminum frame-carefully engineered from castings, forgings and extrusions-enhances handling while retaining legendary Yamaha feel and characteristics.
* Highly evolved five-titanium-valved engine starts with the push of a button.
* Cool digital enduro computer offers speedometer, clock, tripmeter, etc., in basic mode or pace management functions such as timer, distance-compensating tripmeter, average speed, etc., when switched to race mode.
* The WR450F is green sticker approved for California.

Engine Type 4-Stroke, 1-Cyliinder, DOHC, Water-Cooled
Displacement 449 cc
Bore & Stroke 96.0 x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Cooling Liquid
Carburetor Keihin FCR40
Ignition Digital AC-CDI
Starting Electric, with primary kick backup
Transmission Wide-ratio five-speed
Final Drive Sealed chain
Frame Semi Double Cradle
Rake/Trail 27.1"2/4.6 in.
Lubrication System Forced, semi-dry sump
Front Tire Size 80/100-21
Rear Tire Size 110/100-18
Front Suspension / wheel travel Telescopic Upside Down Fork / 12.0 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel New Uni-Trak Swingarm / 12.4 in.
Wheelbase 58.3 in.
Front Brake Type 225 mm Singel Disc
Rear Brake Type 215 mm Single Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity 2.11 gal.
Ground Clearance 12.6 in.
Seat Height 37.0 in.
Dry Weight 253.5 lb.
Overall Length 85.8 in.
Overall Width 32.3 in.
Overall Height 49.4 in.
Color Lime Green
Warranty 6 months
Good TimesTM Protection Plan 12, 24 or 36 months

After winning every Baja race it's entered, the CRF450X has established its racing cred-and then some. Hands down, it???s the best big-bore trail bike ever built. And this year, it gets even better, with fine-tuning that includes a new Honda Progressive Steering Damper, chassis upgrades, and a slimmer fuel tank. Call it perfection, improved.

Ducati has introduced an all new Monster, the 2008 Monster 696. A combination trellis frame with aluminum sub frame mounts a 696 cc L Twin 2 valve engine, producing 80 horsepower and 50 foot pounds of torque. It also sports easily removable panels on either side of the tank to quickly change colors.

320mm Brembo discs up front with 4 piston calipers, on 43mm Showa front forks. It has the lowest seat height of any Ducati and only weighs 355 pounds (sans fluids and battery most likely).

The Monster 696 will be available at dealers in the Spring of 2008.

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The M109R power-cruiser garnered lots of attention during its debut year in 2006. Suzuki thought it would be nice to bolster the Boulevard line and offer the same type of muscle cruiser in a more traditional styling package. What the designers came up with is the C109R and a touring version called the C109RT. The only difference between the two is that the T model gets a windscreen, passenger backrest, studded seat, leather saddlebags and two-tone paint.

The potent 1783cc V-Twin from the M is transplanted into the C virtually unchanged, so the liquid-cooled mill should still crank out 100-plus rear-wheel horsepower.

Corona Honda Extra CBR600RR - Motorcycle Roadracing Test

Introduction

KAWASAKI'S 2008 NINJA ZX-10R SUPERBIKE IS POISED FOR COMPETITION - Factory superbike talent in a street savvy performer

For the 2008 NINJA ZX-10R, Kawasaki engineers aimed for an ideal superbike with engine and chassis performance capable of satisfying professional racers, combined with top-notch streetbike qualities for mainstream riders. It's a delicate balance, but these aren't your average engineers. They've been directly involved in the development of every 600 and 1000cc supersport machine since the 2003 Ninja ZX-6R, plus Kawasaki's factory Superbike racing efforts, so they have the know-how to deliver the goods.

2007 YAMAHA YZF-R1 Super sport bike

2008 YZ450F Motorcycle Features

Introducing the 2008 SUZUKI HAYABUSA



Introducing the 2008 SUZUKI HAYABUSA.
Updated to reach new levels of engine efficiency and smooth drivability, with more displacement and broader torque throughout the rpm range, a better power-to-weight ratio and lower emissions.

A Buyers Guide to Leather Motorcycle Apparel

When pondering the purchase of motorcycle leathers, there are several issues that one must consider. While one would think that style would be first and foremost, in actuality, it is the protection that a good set of motorcycle leathers affords the skin that is of the utmost priority for any serious biker. Leather has over the years been proven to be the best material for motorcycle clothing, due to its resistance to tear, its natural warmth, and its acting as a first layer of defense by coming between the biker and the rough asphalt road. Leather has often literally saved the skin of many bikers.

Honda DN-07. Impressive motorcycle.