KTM 125 EXC 2011

THE KTM OFFROAD MODEL YEAR 2011

KTM’s Mattighofen factory in Austria has invested a huge amount of effort in developing the latest Offroad motorcycles for the 2010 season with the clear aim of improving the advantage on loose ground even more. Star of the KTM model range is the revolutionary MX1 innovation, the 350 SX-F.

The current motorsport season is well underway and the KTM factory riders have already claimed a slew of podiums on the latest “Made in Austria“ Offroaders. Now the sports brand from Austria presents the line-up of brand new motorcycles for the Model Year 2011.

2011 Ducati 1198SP Sportbike Revealed

2011 Ducati 1198SP Sportbike Revealed - Black ColorThe newest arrival in the Superbike family of Ducati, displayed at the 2010 Intermot Cologne Show in Germany, is the new 2011 Ducati 1198SP, which replaces the previous 1198S version. It is equipped with Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Quick Shifter (DQS), Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA), Ohlins TTX rear suspension, slipper clutch and aluminum fuel tank in addition to the usual Ohlins front suspension, forged Marchesini wheels and lightweight carbon fibre components. The base model Ducati 1198 has also been upgraded for 2011 with DTC, DDA, DQS fitted to as standard equipments on all versions.

2011 KAWASAKI KLX 140

There’s nothing like an off road motorcycle that does many things well, especially one that fits a wide variety of riders and skill-sets. And with its mid-sized stature, flexible engine and easy-to-ride nature, Kawasaki’s 2011 KLX™140 is one such multi-talented machine. Smaller riders will love the KLX’s physical size – a touch larger than a typical minibike – and push-button starting, while those a bit taller will appreciate the larger-wheeled KLX140L, which features a 19” front and 16” rear wheel in place of the standard KLX’s 17” front and 14” rear wheels. Both 140s are friendly to beginners and novices, yet both offer a roomy cockpit and enough performance and handling prowess to keep more advanced riders smiling.

Kawasaki KX 450F

Will it allotment technology with the works bikes? Will it be a bigger apparatus in every way? Motorcycle.com got arrive by Kawasaki to examination their latest weapon in the MX wars, and we showed up anticipating admirable things. Kawasaki hosted this accident at the anew opened Pala Raceway, on the Pala Indian catch in Southern California. At a columnist intro, usually you get bikes that accept been burst in, bankrupt up with new artificial and tires, so the testers get machines with the “bugs” formed out of them. Not this time, all the bikes were new, with aught hours on them. There were three mechanics assigned to anniversary annual crew: two Kawasaki techs and one Kayaba man.

Cosmos 4RWF and 2RWF V8

After working on a number of custom V8-motorcycle projects to help out friends, Amadeu Ferreira Junior decided to use his mechanical engineer background to build a V8 motorcycle for himself. He built two wild looking custom bikes based around a fuel injected 350 cubic inch engine. At the same time he started the Cosmos Muscle Bike Company not far from his home in Brazil.

The more unique of the two custom bike creations utilizes two wheels in the front and two wheels in the rear for a total of four wheels. He calls this latest custom motorcycle design the Cosmos 4RWF while the more traditional two wheel version is called the 2RWF.

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Yamaha Super Tenere 2011

2011 Aprilia Tuono V4R

Well here’s your first look at the 2011 Aprilia Tuono V4 R. While we don’t have official information, the Tuono V4 line seemingly comes equipped with the Aprilia Performance Rider Control package. Sharing its frame with the RSV4 superbike, the Aprilia Tuono V4 R receives a de-tuned motor with performance figures coming in at 162hp and 81 lbs•ft of torque. Like the Aprilia RSV4 Factory APRC SE, the Tuono V4 R will be fitted with APRC system, which will bring traction control, anti-lock brakes, wheelie control, launch control, quick-shifter, and rider-selectable driving modes to the naked V4.

Lubrication Ducati Desmosedici

Shell Advance and Ducati

Shell Advance Ultra 4’s tailored blend of lubricant plays a key role for Ducati in lubricating the engine’s rotating and oscillating parts and the constantly moving components of the gearbox.

Shell says that the oil has been optimized to deliver maximum performance and liberate new power, while maintaining its protection properties throughout each session on the track.

Of course, engine reliability is a key marker in the success of Ducati Corse.

The Shell technical partnership with Ducati began in 1999 and the pairing achieved immediate success and fame that same year when Ducati won the World Superbike Championship.

In 2003, the technical partnership was renewed and expanded to include MotoGP.  Just four years later, Ducati took the triple MotoGP World titles (riders’, manufacturers’ and team) and in January 2008, Shell and Ducati signed a new agreement through until the end of 2011.