New Honda CBR1000RR Sport Motorcycle 2010

2010 Honda CBR1000RR Sport Motorcycle

The new 2010 model adds engine changes that provide an even smoother power delivery.

New for 2010 Honda CBR1000RR

• Increased-diameter flywheel for more inertia and improved performance.
• Redesigned license plate stay for easier removal on track days.
• New muffler cover for enhanced appearance.
• Exciting new colors: Pearl Orange/Light Metallic Silver and Red/Black. C-ABS model available in Black only.

Engine/Drivetrain

• Compact, liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 999cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore and stroke dimensions of 76mm x 55.1mm.
• Removable cylinder block with Nikasil-coated cylinders.
• Sixteen-valve cylinder head features 30.5mm intake and 24mm exhaust valves with a 12.3:1 compression ratio for efficient combustion and high horsepower.
• Larger titanium intake valves create a lighter valve train and feature double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm.
• Intake ports use latest shot-peening technology that improves power and torque characteristics.
• Cam-pulser location between the middle cylinders allows a narrower cylinder head and frame.
• Direct shim-under-bucket valve actuation system ensures high-rpm durability and allows 16,000-mile valve maintenance intervals.
• Forged-aluminum thin-domed, high-strength pistons feature molybdenum coating for reduced friction.
• Lightweight nutless connecting rods.
• Iridium-tip spark plugs improve fuel combustion and performance.
• Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI) (see Technology Section).
• 46mm throttle bodies feature Denso injectors with lightweight valving for faster reaction time and 12 holes per injector to optimize mixture atomization, combustion efficiency and power.
• Auto-enriching system is integrated into Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) module, eliminating the need for a manual choke.
• Idle Air Control Valve (IACV) minimizes torque reaction and smoothes response to small throttle changes through gradual reductions of air and fuel intake when the throttle is opened and closed.
• Ignition Interrupt Control system works with IACV and FI mapping to enhance driveability.
• Smaller and lighter ECU provides two 3-D fuel-injection maps for each cylinder and two 3-D ignition maps for cylinder pairs, creating ideal fuel mixture and spark-advance settings for superb rideability.
• MotoGP-derived twin-tunnel ram-air system allows a high volume of cooler air to the 9.7-liter airbox for linear power delivery and incredible engine performance.
• Butterfly valves inside the ram-air ducts open and close depending on throttle opening and engine rpm for optimum performance.
• Compact, low-mount exhaust system design reduces rear bodywork size and incorporates exhaust valve and catalyst, contributing to significantly improved mass centralization, and reducing roll and yaw inertia.
• High-capacity radiator incorporates twin cooling fans and allows a more compact cowl for reduced drag coefficient.
• Maintenance-free automatic cam-chain tensioner.
• Starter gears located on the right side to produce narrow engine that allows for increased lean angle.
• Patented slipper-clutch design uses a center cam-assist mechanism for easier actuation. Unlike an ordinary slipper clutch where the pressure plate moves from side to side, the Honda clutch moves both the center cam assist and the pressure plate to provide additional slipper effect.
• Nine-plate clutch is compact and tough, featuring durable friction plate material.
• Durable #530 O-ring-sealed drive chain.

Additional Features

• Iconic Honda Wing tank badge.
• Lightweight aluminum sidestand.
• Handlebars are repositioned forward for excellent ergonomics.
• High-capacity 400-watt AC generator (non-Combined ABS model).
• High-tech instrument display features tachometer and LCD readouts for speedometer, coolant temperature, odometer, two tripmeters, clock, mpg, average fuel consumption and reserve fuel used.. A low-fuel LED light and shift-indicator light are located above the LCD.
• Line-beam headlight features two-piece reflector design utilizing two H7 bulbs for optimum light distribution and unique compact design.
• LED taillights for lighter weight and improved appearance.
• Front turn signals integrated into folding aerodynamic mirrors.
• Plastic tank shell cover protects tank and airbox.
• Convenient ignition switch/fork lock for added security.
• Convenient push-to-cancel turn-signal switch.
• Maintenance-free high-capacity battery.
• Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

Specifications
ENGINE

• Engine Type 999cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
• Bore and Stroke 76mm x 55.1mm
• Induction Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
• Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
• Compression Ratio 12.3:1
• Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder

DRIVE TRAIN

• Transmission Close-ratio six-speed
• Final Drive #530 O-ring chain
• CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
• Front Suspension 43mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.3 inches travel
• Rear Suspension Unit Pro-Link® HMAS™ single shock with spring preload rebound and compression-damping adjustability; 5.4 inches travel
• Front Brake Dual radial-mounted four-piston calipers with 320 mm discs
• Rear Brake Single 220 mm disc
• Front Tire 120/70ZR-17 radial
• Rear Tire 190/55ZR-17 radial

DIMENSIONS

• Rake (Caster Angle): 23.3°
• Trail 96.2mm (3.8 inches)
• Wheelbase 55.4 inches
• Seat Height 32.3 inches
• Curb Weight 439 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel--ready to ride.)
• Fuel Capacity 4.7 gallons, including 1.06-gallon reserve

OTHER

• Colors: CBR1000RR ABS: Pearl Orange/Light Metallic Silver, Red/Black
• CBR1000RR ABS C-ABS: Black
• Curb Weight*: 439 pounds (CBR1000RR ABS) / 461.7 pounds (CBR1000RR ABS C-ABS)
• Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel--ready to ride.
• Meets current EPA standards. California version meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment.
  

Modern Motorsport Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Sport Standard 2009

2009 Ducati Hypermotard 1100

The Hypermotard takes on urban canyons and mountain curves with total abandon. Its purpose is single-minded - to thrill.

The aggressive 'motard' styling and stance combine with Ducati 'Superbike' technology to deliver the best of both worlds. With a riding position that ensures total control, the exceptionally slim and incredibly light Hypermotard is ready to dominate every inch of asphalt with big-bore acceleration and dynamic road holding that redefines the street experience.

High performance starts with attitude and the Hypermotard is the most aggressive motorcycle in the Ducati family. Reduced to its essentials - it is extreme, untamed, over-the-top and always hungry for the next challenge. It offers what no ordinary supermotard can - speeds exceeding 125mph on the race track, fuel injection, and 90 Desmo hp - all combined in an unmistakable Ducati package offering unbridled passion for motorcycles that are truly unique and exhilarating.

The Road Ahead Sets the Challenge

When first unveiled the Hypermotard won instant praise. Just hours after its launch it was awarded "Best of Show" and motorcyclists the world over now understand why.

By taking the minimalist supermotard racing concept, then adding Ducati's unrivaled twin-cylinder power and Superbike technology, the Hypermotard delivers a remarkable experience. The Hypermotard 1100 is extreme and thrilling to ride every day of the week. It turns familiar roads into an all new heart-thumping experience.
Taking its attitude into the city or the mountains with a street smart confidence and no respect for conformity, the Hypermotard is ready for any challenge.
The Hypermotard 1100 is powered by the incredible Ducati two-valve, air-cooled, Desmodromic Dual Spark engine, giving it outstanding power delivery, from a grunt at low rpm to a singing howl at redline. The Hypermotard 1100 engine flexes its muscles with a 98mm bore and short 71.5mm stroke to make 90 horses and 76 pounds of torque.
Compact and purposeful, the Desmo Twin engine's light weight and narrow L-Twin layout, no wider than a single cylinder, ensures that the bike is lean and agile. The air-cooled design eliminates all the water radiators, hoses, valves, reservoirs and pumps, keeping the motorcycle's weight down to a minimum 390lb (177kg) and its lines clean and race-like.
Two spark plugs per cylinder, Dual Spark, optimises combustion temperatures and increases maximum power and torque throughout the rev range, enhancing reliability and reducing fuel consumption. Power is optimized with fuel injected into 45mm throttle bodies and a 2-1-2 exhaust system that exits high behind the rear of the saddle.
In keeping with its extreme character, engineers chose the Ducati 'dry' racing-style clutch for the Hypermotard, the popular choice of thousands of Ducatisti the world over.
With more experience and success with twin-cylinder high performance engines than any other manufacturer in the modern era; the air-cooled L-Twin remains central to Ducati's philosophy of motorcycling. This experience, plus constant investment in quality by design, advanced materials and engineering techniques, has enabled the distance between service intervals to increase to 7,500 miles (12,000km).

Italian industrial firm Tazzari Zero's

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Italian industrial firm Tazzari has announced preliminary specs and launched a new website for its plug-in auto, the Zero. Measuring 113.5 inches long and sporting 15-inch wheels, the city-bound electric car weighs in at 1,200 pounds -- 312 of that from the lithium-ion Fe battery. It'll handle 88 miles with a full charge that takes 9 hours to fill, but you can reportedly juice up to 80% in just 50 minutes. Top speed is 56 MPH, so don't expect to be driving this on the highway, and it can go from 0 to 31 in under 5 seconds. The company says it's due out later this year in Europe and the Carribean for less than 20,000 Euros ($25,760), and yes, there's a dozen Crayola-inspired colors available. Hit up the official site for a trailer.