Oct 31, 2008
UAE DESERT CHALLENGE - FINAL RESULTS
CYRIL WINS HIS FIFTH UAE DESERT CHALLENGE
Given a clear path to victory when his KTM team-mate, Marc Coma, plunged from contention 24 hours earlier with clutch failure, Despres won the open bikes title by 14mins 14 secs from Chilean rider Francisco Lopez.
RESULTS FOR Bikes, Open
1. Cyril Despres (F) KTM Rally Replica/690 19:22:51
2. Francisco Lopez (RCH) KTM Rally Replica/690 19:37:31
3. James West (GB) KTM 690/690 20:09:10
4. Alain Duclos (F) KTM/690 20:31:40
5. Jordi Viladoms (E) KTM Rally Replica/690 20:32:27
6. Miran Stanovnik (SLO) KTM Rally Replica/690 20:49:08
7. Tim Trenker (D) KTM 0/660 20:53:52
8. Paul Rivet (F) KTM LC4/660 21:04:01
9. Jakub Przygonski (PL) KTM Rally Replica/690 21:08:50
10. Jacek Czachor (PL) KTM/450 21:29:27
Bikes, 450cc
1. Sean Gaugain (ZAF) Honda CRF 450 X/450 20:39:16
2. Alan Roberts (AUS) Honda CFR 450 X/450 21:23:51
3. Helder Rodrigues (P) Honda CRF 450 X /450 21:51:05
4. Simon Pavey (AUS) Honda CRF 450 X/450 22:11:46
5. Sean Linton (GB) Honda CRF 450 X/450 22:17:52
6. Khalid Al Falasi (UAE) Honda CRF 450 X/450 22:31:02
7. Jason Sockett (GB) Honda CRF 450 X/450 24:14:17
8. Ludovic Delmar (F) Honda CRF 450 X/450 24:20:29
9. David De Souza (GB) KTM 450 EXC/450 26:08:40
10. Matthew Lee (GB) Honda CRF 450 X /450 26:31:53
Given a clear path to victory when his KTM team-mate, Marc Coma, plunged from contention 24 hours earlier with clutch failure, Despres won the open bikes title by 14mins 14 secs from Chilean rider Francisco Lopez.
RESULTS FOR Bikes, Open
1. Cyril Despres (F) KTM Rally Replica/690 19:22:51
2. Francisco Lopez (RCH) KTM Rally Replica/690 19:37:31
3. James West (GB) KTM 690/690 20:09:10
4. Alain Duclos (F) KTM/690 20:31:40
5. Jordi Viladoms (E) KTM Rally Replica/690 20:32:27
6. Miran Stanovnik (SLO) KTM Rally Replica/690 20:49:08
7. Tim Trenker (D) KTM 0/660 20:53:52
8. Paul Rivet (F) KTM LC4/660 21:04:01
9. Jakub Przygonski (PL) KTM Rally Replica/690 21:08:50
10. Jacek Czachor (PL) KTM/450 21:29:27
Bikes, 450cc
1. Sean Gaugain (ZAF) Honda CRF 450 X/450 20:39:16
2. Alan Roberts (AUS) Honda CFR 450 X/450 21:23:51
3. Helder Rodrigues (P) Honda CRF 450 X /450 21:51:05
4. Simon Pavey (AUS) Honda CRF 450 X/450 22:11:46
5. Sean Linton (GB) Honda CRF 450 X/450 22:17:52
6. Khalid Al Falasi (UAE) Honda CRF 450 X/450 22:31:02
7. Jason Sockett (GB) Honda CRF 450 X/450 24:14:17
8. Ludovic Delmar (F) Honda CRF 450 X/450 24:20:29
9. David De Souza (GB) KTM 450 EXC/450 26:08:40
10. Matthew Lee (GB) Honda CRF 450 X /450 26:31:53
Oct 30, 2008
UAE DESERT CHALLENGE - UPDATE OCT 29th 2008
Live Tracking HERE - great tracking with zoom. So far Cyril Despres has a 16 minute lead on the next to last stage.
Rider comments from the 450's and back markers:
12. Jordi Viladoms (E) “We rode most of the way as one big group which was fun, and with the pushing and jostling for position it was more like moto cross. I might be tired now but it was fun.”
18. Tim Trenker (D) “Today was awesome, riding in a big group. I did most of the navigation and after yesterday’s big fall I am sore. Over the last 50km I couldn’t stand because my legs were hurting.”
83. Mohammed Al Shamsi (UAE) “Excellent weather today with good visibility meaning I could see everything in front of me. The bike is running well, but a little slow on the fast sections because of the weight.”
Rider comments after Nissan SS3
1. Marc Coma (E) “It was really tough, especially with all the soft sand and with the high temperatures, and after 200km in the saddle it is very hot.” Asked if he was confident of a third successive win in the UAE he smiled and said: “We’ll leave that for the moment because there’s still a long way to go.”
2. Cyril Despres (F) “It was a long, hard day and really fast desert conditions. It wasn’t what I had expected. I expected more dunes.”
3. James West (GB) “With the foggy start, it was like a winding road in Scotland. The stage today didn’t allow you to relax at all. In fact in the first 20km I came off the bike three times because of the soft sand. The middle part was ok and in the last part again I had the same problems, coming off the bike several times.”
6. Francisco Lopez (RCH) “Today was very, very difficult and very long. Combined with the soft sand it proved to be good training and I feel very happy about the way I rode the bike.”
32. Ruben Faria (P) “It was very hard for most of the way. There were some fast sections which were good. 20km from the finish I suffered clutch problems so I’m pleased to complete the stage.”
Oct 29, 2008
THIS KILLS IT
Roof V Boxer
Roof 2463 route de la Fénerie 06580 Pegomas France http://www.roof.fr/products/product.php?id=14
Oct 28, 2008
UAE DESERT CHALLENGE
Dubai, UAE, 26th October, 2008: Qatar’s Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah set the fastest time for drivers on today’s super special spectator stage for the 2008 UAE Desert Challenge while Portuguese rider Ruben Faria was fastest in the bikes battle.
Position
Position
FOR RIDER/DRIVER COMMENTS CLICK HERE
Team/BIKE/ATV
Time
1.
Ruben Faria (P) Honda CRF 450 X/450
2:2.36
2.
Helder Rodrigues (P) Honda CRF 450 X /450
2:4.44
3.
Sean Gaugain (ZAF) Honda CRF 450 X/450
2:4.75
4.
Marc Coma (E) KTM Rally Replica/690
2:10.27
5.
Sebastien Husseini (NL) KTM 525 XC ATV/525
2:11.29
6.
Mohammed Al Shamsi (UAE) Honda TRX 700 XX/700/Quad
2:12.15
7.
Jordi Viladoms (E) KTM Rally Replica/690
2:12.88
8.
Cyril Despres (F) KTM Rally Replica/690
02:14:49
9.
Gerard Farres (E) KTM/690
2:15.86
10.
Francisco Lopez (RCH) KTM Rally Replica/690
2:17.31
Team/BIKE/ATV
Time
1.
Ruben Faria (P) Honda CRF 450 X/450
2:2.36
2.
Helder Rodrigues (P) Honda CRF 450 X /450
2:4.44
3.
Sean Gaugain (ZAF) Honda CRF 450 X/450
2:4.75
4.
Marc Coma (E) KTM Rally Replica/690
2:10.27
5.
Sebastien Husseini (NL) KTM 525 XC ATV/525
2:11.29
6.
Mohammed Al Shamsi (UAE) Honda TRX 700 XX/700/Quad
2:12.15
7.
Jordi Viladoms (E) KTM Rally Replica/690
2:12.88
8.
Cyril Despres (F) KTM Rally Replica/690
02:14:49
9.
Gerard Farres (E) KTM/690
2:15.86
10.
Francisco Lopez (RCH) KTM Rally Replica/690
2:17.31
Oct 27, 2008
BMW'S G450 X WINS EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY SERIES
As the 2008 enduro racing season draws to a close, the great results continue to roll in for BMW Motorrad. While Simo Kirssi was celebrating a comprehensive victory in last weekend's European Cross Country series final in Mattighofen (just seven days after winning the 2008 German Cross Country Championship) BMW Motorrad's G 450 X chassis designer Stefan Krause was also tasting the champagne on the podium - this time at Reutlingen in southern Germany, having secured the 2008 ADAC Pirelli Enduro Cup.
FOR THE COMPLETE STORY - RACER X ONLINE
BMW AMERICAN US TROPHY TEAM HEADS TO TUNISIA
Breaking news, we’ve just learned that the US GS Trophy Team has won the inaugural BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy in Tunisia.Since their selection from a field of six GS owners at the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, S.C. on August 28, Hendry, Stoddard and Adams have each prepared for the upcoming international competition in their own unique way.
Hendry, 25, manages a motorcycle dealership in Colorado and races extensively in on- and off-road competitions. He holds an AMA professional racing license for road racing and supermoto, and he is a professional level motocross racer locally. On Sunday, October 12, Hendry is poised to claim three roadracing championships and will celebrate both the end of a successful racing season as well as the promise of an international trophy on his racing resume.
“I thrive on competition,” observes Hendry, who was voted Team USA leader by his fellow teammates in Spartanburg. “I’m really excited to give my best effort.” STORY CONT.HERE
UK TIMES ARTICLE ON EWAN
THE NEXT STEVE MCQUEEN?
California is well known for having some of the best motorcycling roads in the world. But compared with McGregor’s challenging earlier rides, the short trip I proposed we should make risked, I feared, being seen by the 37-year-old Scottish-born actor as dull and artificial. The plan was to ride into the Santa Monica mountains behind LA, then wind down onto the Pacific Coast Highway for a bit – one of the best riding roads in the US. To reach it we would ride the Topanga Canyon loop, with its steep side roads, which I was told were a blast to explore by motorbike, shrinking to a single lane hugging the side of the mountain, climbing and descending with no guard rails and little room to manoeuvre until the road comes down and meets the coast.
We would stop off for fish and chips at Neptune’s Net in Malibu, where the roaring thunder of motorcycles mingles with the sounds of sea and surf. It is a famous bikers’ haunt, California’s answer to the Ace Cafe in London, the world-famous gathering point for UK bikers. Our journey paled in comparison to the rough road from Yakutsk to Magadan in Siberia that McGregor had ridden in 2004 in Long Way Round. That road is known as the Road of Bones because it was built by Stalin’s political prisoners. McGregor regards it as the most memorable and arduous part of his 22,345-mile trip from London to New York. CONT. HERE
We would stop off for fish and chips at Neptune’s Net in Malibu, where the roaring thunder of motorcycles mingles with the sounds of sea and surf. It is a famous bikers’ haunt, California’s answer to the Ace Cafe in London, the world-famous gathering point for UK bikers. Our journey paled in comparison to the rough road from Yakutsk to Magadan in Siberia that McGregor had ridden in 2004 in Long Way Round. That road is known as the Road of Bones because it was built by Stalin’s political prisoners. McGregor regards it as the most memorable and arduous part of his 22,345-mile trip from London to New York. CONT. HERE
TEXAS ROUND OF AMA DUAL SPORT SERIES CANCELED
Texas Series Canceled
10/17/2008
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today the cancellation of the Nov. 8-9 AMA National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series event in Study Butte, Texas. As a result, no AMA-sanctioned dual-sport event is scheduled for this date.
Organizers of the event, the Trail Riders of Houston, requested the cancellation due to circumstances beyond their control. Both organizations express their regret and apologize to AMA members who planned to participate.
The AMA added that a second, unrelated dual-sport event scheduled for the same date and location is not an AMA-sanctioned event, and participants in this second event will not be entered into the end-of-year drawing for the AMA National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series.
More information from the Trail Riders of Houston is available at the club's website at www.trh-cycle.org.
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10/17/2008
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today the cancellation of the Nov. 8-9 AMA National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series event in Study Butte, Texas. As a result, no AMA-sanctioned dual-sport event is scheduled for this date.
Organizers of the event, the Trail Riders of Houston, requested the cancellation due to circumstances beyond their control. Both organizations express their regret and apologize to AMA members who planned to participate.
The AMA added that a second, unrelated dual-sport event scheduled for the same date and location is not an AMA-sanctioned event, and participants in this second event will not be entered into the end-of-year drawing for the AMA National Dual Sport Trail Riding Series.
More information from the Trail Riders of Houston is available at the club's website at www.trh-cycle.org.
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Oct 26, 2008
DUCATI TERRA MOSTRO
For the motorcyclist magazine test review click here
from the terramostro website:
from the terramostro website:The Terra Mostro Story:
In the summer of 2006 Kent Harle – CEO and Blaine Dehmlow – President of Overland motorcycles, started with a drawing on a napkin of a true 50/50 dual sport bike that would be purpose built for the rider has to explore those outlying places in order to feel at home in this world. And they never stopped working, hoping, and spending to get it right. Kent’s considerable experience in design and manufacturing along with Blaine’s extensive field experience as an off road adventure outfitter has helped them bring to market a truly unique tool for moto-explorations. Recently the addition of Chris Rodewald, in charge of marketing and promotions, has positioned Overland Motorcycles to offer a compelling option for the adventure purist and enthusiast.
Oct 25, 2008
THE MOTOGUZZI STELVIO
ANGRY YES, BUT WE LIKE HER TOO.
BABY BOOMER "EYE CANDY"
BABY BOOMER "EYE CANDY"
DOVE CHI AUTOBUS?
THE 2009 MOTOGUZZI STELVIO - READ THE COMPLETE REVIEW BY RIDER MAGAZINE HERE.
BY THE LOOKS OF IT IT MAY HAVE SOME CHARACTERISTICS WITH ITS COUSIN "STEVIA", SWEET AT FIRST BUT LEAVING A HEAVY AFTERTASTE. THE WESTIES DOUBT IT COULD RAIL UNTAMED FIREROADS. BUT THAT REMAINS TO BE RIDDEN.
BY THE LOOKS OF IT IT MAY HAVE SOME CHARACTERISTICS WITH ITS COUSIN "STEVIA", SWEET AT FIRST BUT LEAVING A HEAVY AFTERTASTE. THE WESTIES DOUBT IT COULD RAIL UNTAMED FIREROADS. BUT THAT REMAINS TO BE RIDDEN.
Oct 24, 2008
TIP FOR '09
IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE THE JOY, SPREAD THE LOVE, DECREASE THE INSTANCE OF MONKEY BUTT/NUTT AND GENERALLY BOOST STAMINA THROUGH THE LONG WINTER AHEAD...
We at WCDS suggest you save your old, tired, worn out knobbies and put screws in them for when the snow comes. pictures to follow in the ensuing months.
Dual Sport Wisconsin style - we sent a copy of this to the California Air Resources Board
Can you imagine this with ice tires.....tyres!
GPS TRACKMASTER
many screen views are provided with this software and work well with google earth plus
With the free version:
You can create fast vectorial background maps
Download and upload Waypoints, Tracklogs and Routes to/from GPS
More than 260 GPS icons for Waypoints
Calibrate map images in GIF, JPG, BMP, WMF and EMF
Many tools to create Tracklogs
Many other tools to create your own maps
You can create fast vectorial background maps
Download and upload Waypoints, Tracklogs and Routes to/from GPS
More than 260 GPS icons for Waypoints
Calibrate map images in GIF, JPG, BMP, WMF and EMF
Many tools to create Tracklogs
Many other tools to create your own maps
GPS BABEL for THE LOST
this is sniped from their home page - $25 bucks for the software
What is GPSBabel?
GPSBabel converts waypoints, tracks, and routes between popular GPS receivers and mapping programs. It also has powerful manipulation tools for such data.
By flattening the Tower of Babel that the authors of various programs for manipulating GPS data have imposed upon us, it returns to us the ability to freely move our own waypoint data between the programs and hardware we choose to use.
It contains extensive data manipulation abilities making it a convenient for server-side processing or as the backend for other tools.
It does not convert, transfer, send, or manipulate maps. We process data that may (or may not be) placed on a map, such as waypoints, tracks, and routes.
GPSBabel converts waypoints, tracks, and routes between popular GPS receivers and mapping programs. It also has powerful manipulation tools for such data.
By flattening the Tower of Babel that the authors of various programs for manipulating GPS data have imposed upon us, it returns to us the ability to freely move our own waypoint data between the programs and hardware we choose to use.
It contains extensive data manipulation abilities making it a convenient for server-side processing or as the backend for other tools.
It does not convert, transfer, send, or manipulate maps. We process data that may (or may not be) placed on a map, such as waypoints, tracks, and routes.
screenshot:
DR 650 RIDER - Great site with Great stuff
Pro Cycle of Oregon has this for all you DR 650 Riders
Mikuni TM40 Pumper Carburetor kitAmazing increase in throttle response. More power over a much wider range. Runs smoother at lower RPMs. Pulls taller gearing with ease. Power wheelies! Comes with adapters, new cables and extra jetting for fine tuning, extended fuel screw. Knob type choke included but the stock cable choke fits perfectly. It even has a vacuum port for the stock fuel petcock.
VESPA WORLDS - MONGOLIA
Vespa World Enduro Round 17 After the first 16 rounds most of the riders and bikes were put back together for the final round in smeiodtach mongolia on October 20.
After three laps the race was red flagged due to massive DNF's. The muddy rock laden smeidtakian course proved to be a real challenge fro all participants. Round 17 will resume next weekend after parts are brought in from neighboring China.
TOURATECH GLOBAL EVENT UK
Here's the Latest From TAT'S site click below for the link and more info on great christmas ideas for your buddies or riding partners.
Touratech Celebrate Biking Success as Riders Pour into the UK’s New Adventure Motorcycle Capital
The weekend of 27th and 28th September saw motorcyclists come from all over the UK to celebrate motorcycle overland touring at Touratech’s new base at Ystradgynlais in South Wales. Approximately 500 motorcycles and over 1000 people attended at Touratech’s new UK HQ and showroom, which is situated in what is fast becoming the adventure motorcycling capital of the UK. Over 200 of these visitors made best use of the change of weather and camped for the weekend.
Biking and travel celebrity Charley Boorman headlined the festivities by hosting a special unofficial ‘final’ stage of his ‘By Any Means’ adventure which saw police escorted riders following the Charley as he rode a Segway, BMW R1200GS Adventure, KTM 950 Adventure, BMW R1150GS, Yamaha XT660 Tenere and a Mini Moto bike around the town (By Any Means is currently being screened on BBC2). Charley stayed for the entire weekend to talk to visitors and he entertained a packed audience at the evening chat show. There was also a great reception for Dakar Rally riders Nick Plumb and Simon Pavey, who thrilled and inspired the audience with talks about their own adventures.
Click here for the full report
The weekend of 27th and 28th September saw motorcyclists come from all over the UK to celebrate motorcycle overland touring at Touratech’s new base at Ystradgynlais in South Wales. Approximately 500 motorcycles and over 1000 people attended at Touratech’s new UK HQ and showroom, which is situated in what is fast becoming the adventure motorcycling capital of the UK. Over 200 of these visitors made best use of the change of weather and camped for the weekend.
Biking and travel celebrity Charley Boorman headlined the festivities by hosting a special unofficial ‘final’ stage of his ‘By Any Means’ adventure which saw police escorted riders following the Charley as he rode a Segway, BMW R1200GS Adventure, KTM 950 Adventure, BMW R1150GS, Yamaha XT660 Tenere and a Mini Moto bike around the town (By Any Means is currently being screened on BBC2). Charley stayed for the entire weekend to talk to visitors and he entertained a packed audience at the evening chat show. There was also a great reception for Dakar Rally riders Nick Plumb and Simon Pavey, who thrilled and inspired the audience with talks about their own adventures.
Click here for the full report
Oct 23, 2008
Oct 19, 2008
2009 BMW F 800 GS
2009 BMW F800GS - Specifications
MSRP: $10,520
Dual Sport???
Adventure, YES!!!
Engine
Type Water cooled twin cylinder 4 stroke
Displacement 798 cc
Bore X Stroke 82mm x 75mm
Horsepower 85 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Torque 62 lb/ft @ 5750 rpm
Valve Gear DOHC, chain-driven with cam followers
No of cylinders 2
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Engine Management BMW Engine Controller - BMS K
Valves per Cylinder Four
Valves 2 x 32mm intake / 2 x 27.5mm exhaust
Fuel Tank HDPE, internal pump and internal filter
Alternator W N/A
Battery V/AH 12 Volts 14 Amps/hour
Engine Summary N/A
Drivetrain
Clutch Wet multi plate
Gear Box 6
Primary Transmission 1.94
Gear Ratios I: 2.46
II: 1.75
III: 1.38
IV: 1.17
V: 1.04
VI: 0.96
Final Drive System Chain
Final Drive Ratio 1:2.6
Not too sure how it's gonna be in the tight stuff, but all the Doctors and Dentists I know are braggin' about how they can kick Malcolm's butt on this bike.
Hey if Jimmy Louis can rail .....
Frame & Suspension
Frame Tubular steel frame with a semi stressed engine
Front wheel suspension 45mm USD Fork
Rear wheel suspension Double sided aluminum swingarm
Spring Travel front/rear 9.0 inches / 8.5 inches
Ground Clearance N/A
Handlebar center point angle 64 degrees
Brakes
Brake System BMW
Front Brakes 4 Piston Caliper x 2
Front Rotor 11.8 inch Dual Rotors
Rear Brakes 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Rotor 10.4 inch single Rotor
Actuation Hydraulic, DOT 4 Fluid
Wheels & Tires
Front Wheel 2.15 x 21 spoked wheel with aluminum rim
Rear Wheel 4.25 x 17 spoked wheel with aluminum rim
Front Tire 90/90-21
Rear Tire 150/70-17
Dimensions
Overall Length 91.0 inches
Overall Width 34.2 inches
Wheelbase 62.1 inches
Seat height 33.5 - 34.6 inches
Weight - Dry 392 lbs
Max permissible weight 975 lbs
Fuel Capacity 4.2 gallons
Sure looks "Stunning" Extras in clude external power at no charge, stainless exhaust and good 'ol california smog (probably 10 lbs. worth).For an extra grand you can get ABS...do you really want it? I kinda like lockin' it up! especially on ice and snow.
Standard Equipment
Closed Loop 3 Way Catalytic Converter with Oxygen Sensor $N/C
Complete Stainless Steel Exhaust System $N/C
Hydraulic Rear Spring Preload Adjuster $N/C
Electronic Immobilizer $N/C
Single Wire System $N/C
Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers $N/C
Power Socket $N/C
Spoke Wheels $N/C
Chain Drive $N/C
Closed Loop 3 Way Catalytic Converter with Oxygen Sensor $N/C
Complete Stainless Steel Exhaust System $N/C
Hydraulic Rear Spring Preload Adjuster $N/C
Electronic Immobilizer $N/C
Single Wire System $N/C
Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers $N/C
Power Socket $N/C
Spoke Wheels $N/C
Chain Drive $N/C
Available Equipment
ABS $890
Anti Theft Alarm $395
Clear Turn Signal Lenses $60
Center Stand $150
Low Seat No Charge if Factory Equipped
Comfort Package $475
Heated Grips
On Board Computer
ABS $890
Anti Theft Alarm $395
Clear Turn Signal Lenses $60
Center Stand $150
Low Seat No Charge if Factory Equipped
Comfort Package $475
Heated Grips
On Board Computer
2009 BMW F800GS - Canada Specifications
MSRP*: $12,250.00
ENGINE
Type Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore / stroke 82 mm x 75.6 mm
Capacity 798 cc
Rated output 63 kW (85 hp) at 7,500 rpm
(optional 91 RON version: 61 kW (83 hp) at 7,500 rpm)
Max. torque 83 Nm at 5,750 rpm (optional 91
RON version: 81 Nm at 5,750 rpm)
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
PERFORMANCE /
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h
3.8 l
Fuel consumption
per 100 km at constant 120 km/h
5.2 l
Fuel type Unleaded super, minimum octane rating 95 (RON); with optional engine mapping compatible with 91 RON
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator Three-phase alternator 400 W
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
POWER TRANSMISSION
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into crankcase
Drive Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub
CHASSIS / BRAKES
Frame Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium dual swing arm,
WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
(continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel, front / rear 230 mm / 215 mm
Wheel base 1,578 mm
Castor 117 mm
Steering head angle 64°
Wheels Wire spoke
Rim, front 2.15 x 21"
Rim, rear 4.25 x 17"
Tyre, front 90/90 - 21 54V
Tyre, rear 150/70 - 17 69V
Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 300 mm, double-piston floating calipers
Brake, rear Single disc, diameter 265 mm,
single-piston floating caliper
ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off)
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHTS
Seat height 880 mm (low seat: 850 mm)
Inner leg curve 1,940 mm (low seat: 1,900 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled1) 207 kg
Dry weight2) 185 kg
Permitted total weight 443 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 236 kg
Usable tank volume 16.0 l
Reserve approx. 4.0 l
Length 2,320 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,350 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 945 mm
MSRP*: $12,250.00
ENGINE
Type Water-cooled, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, four valves per cylinder, two overhead camshafts, dry sump lubrication
Bore / stroke 82 mm x 75.6 mm
Capacity 798 cc
Rated output 63 kW (85 hp) at 7,500 rpm
(optional 91 RON version: 61 kW (83 hp) at 7,500 rpm)
Max. torque 83 Nm at 5,750 rpm (optional 91
RON version: 81 Nm at 5,750 rpm)
Compression ratio 12.0 : 1
Mixture control / engine management
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management (BMS-K)
Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3
PERFORMANCE /
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Maximum speed Over 200 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km at constant 90 km/h
3.8 l
Fuel consumption
per 100 km at constant 120 km/h
5.2 l
Fuel type Unleaded super, minimum octane rating 95 (RON); with optional engine mapping compatible with 91 RON
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator Three-phase alternator 400 W
Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
POWER TRANSMISSION
Clutch Multiple-disc clutch in oil bath, mechanically operated
Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox integrated into crankcase
Drive Endless O-ring chain with shock damping in rear wheel hub
CHASSIS / BRAKES
Frame Tubular steel space frame, load-bearing engine
Front wheel location / suspension Upside-down front fork, Ø 45 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium dual swing arm,
WAD strut (travel related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
(continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel, front / rear 230 mm / 215 mm
Wheel base 1,578 mm
Castor 117 mm
Steering head angle 64°
Wheels Wire spoke
Rim, front 2.15 x 21"
Rim, rear 4.25 x 17"
Tyre, front 90/90 - 21 54V
Tyre, rear 150/70 - 17 69V
Brake, front Twin disc, floating brake discs, diameter 300 mm, double-piston floating calipers
Brake, rear Single disc, diameter 265 mm,
single-piston floating caliper
ABS Optional extra: BMW Motorrad ABS (can be switched off)
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHTS
Seat height 880 mm (low seat: 850 mm)
Inner leg curve 1,940 mm (low seat: 1,900 mm)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled1) 207 kg
Dry weight2) 185 kg
Permitted total weight 443 kg
Payload (with standard equipment) 236 kg
Usable tank volume 16.0 l
Reserve approx. 4.0 l
Length 2,320 mm
Height (excl. mirrors) 1,350 mm
Width (incl. mirrors) 945 mm
Oct 17, 2008
What to look for in a good Dual Sport Jacket
the Belstaff Che Guevarra
the Belstaff XL 500 - a classic adventure/enduro jacket
here's a recent email that i sent to a friend asking for advice on what kind of jacket to buy:
Well.......i have several jackets. The best of which is my old Malcolm Smith Jacket that I wore last night, but....Thor makes a great jacket as does Acerbis, Moose, Fieldsheer, Belstaff etc. They're all pretty good.
If you want a good warm weather jacket then you're looking for tight wrists and a high cinchable neck. I often ride with a balaclava in the winter that tucks into the jacket. The shift pants that I'm using now are great, fox sucks. I have lined Carharts that work great and actually a highneck carhart jacket would be great, but I havn't found one, not only that I don't think you would find a water proff one.
there's some great gear at Cycle Gear, and great prices. I think Wayne at cycle salvage has used gear and you might find some kind of KRyptO enduro jacket like the one i got on ebay for $45.
Pads vs. NO Pads
a lot of jackets that are coming out have elbow and shoulder pads and armor inserts in the chest making a chest protector a thing of the past. But, you can't wear that big padded jacket on Spring mornings when you need to peel. The jacket is too big to put in a pack. That's another consideration, can you put it in a pack? i like packable jackets and a big pack for long rides - I have a better time when i know i brought the garage with me (extra coolant and oil, food, parts, tools, tubes, extra gloves, first aid, tow straps).
Lots of Pockets
you need pockets man - no zippers, they don't work in the dirt, period. velcro only, snaps rust and break.
good pants should last two years, a good jacket should be handed down to your kids.
If you want a good warm weather jacket then you're looking for tight wrists and a high cinchable neck. I often ride with a balaclava in the winter that tucks into the jacket. The shift pants that I'm using now are great, fox sucks. I have lined Carharts that work great and actually a highneck carhart jacket would be great, but I havn't found one, not only that I don't think you would find a water proff one.
there's some great gear at Cycle Gear, and great prices. I think Wayne at cycle salvage has used gear and you might find some kind of KRyptO enduro jacket like the one i got on ebay for $45.
Pads vs. NO Pads
a lot of jackets that are coming out have elbow and shoulder pads and armor inserts in the chest making a chest protector a thing of the past. But, you can't wear that big padded jacket on Spring mornings when you need to peel. The jacket is too big to put in a pack. That's another consideration, can you put it in a pack? i like packable jackets and a big pack for long rides - I have a better time when i know i brought the garage with me (extra coolant and oil, food, parts, tools, tubes, extra gloves, first aid, tow straps).
Lots of Pockets
you need pockets man - no zippers, they don't work in the dirt, period. velcro only, snaps rust and break.
good pants should last two years, a good jacket should be handed down to your kids.
The Belstaff Steve Mcqueen Replica
What?
Husaberg Magic!
loooook at it - WTF!
crankshaft above the
tranny and a downdraft
fuel injected system
makes this ride truly
revolutionary
Alpinestars Rain Wear
A $50 rain jacket with front storage pockets that looks good!! Great price point, great product.
Alpinestras 2009: products you have to have
Alpinestars Space Drystar - $329 http://www.alpinestars.com/
At $329 this is a must have if you want a versatile garment that will last as long as you Belstaff or Malcolm Smith jacket. And don't tel me you don't have an old MSR jacket in the back of your closet, if you don't get on ebay and get one. The MSR is great to have behind the seat in your truck for when your bonehead buddy forgets a jacket.
100% waterproof touring jacket.
600 Denier Polyester fabric with PU coating construction.
Alpinestars exclusive waterproof and breathable Drystar® internal lining.
Ballistic Nylon reinforced panels in elbows and knees for increased abrasion resistance.
Raglan shoulder cut construction.
Front center dual flap closure system ensures waterproof seal.
Removable thermal liner.
Touring fit with pre-curved sleeves for riding comfort.
Sleeve adjustment snap tabs.
Wrist adjustment Velcro® tabs.
Waist adjustment Velcro® straps for customized body fit.
600 Denier Polyester fabric with PU coating construction.
Alpinestars exclusive waterproof and breathable Drystar® internal lining.
Ballistic Nylon reinforced panels in elbows and knees for increased abrasion resistance.
Raglan shoulder cut construction.
Front center dual flap closure system ensures waterproof seal.
Removable thermal liner.
Touring fit with pre-curved sleeves for riding comfort.
Sleeve adjustment snap tabs.
Wrist adjustment Velcro® tabs.
Waist adjustment Velcro® straps for customized body fit.
Zip operated ventilation on upper back.
Expansion gussets on front waist to improve comfort in the riding position.
Removable CE certified soft elbow and shoulder protectors.
Chest Pad compartment with PE padding (Bionic Chest Guard available as accessory).
Back Protector compartment with PE pad (CE certified RC Back Protector available as accessory).
Back Protector Size Guide
Waist connection zipper allows attachment to selected Alpinestars Leather and Textile pants.
Reflective piping for night time visibility.
Two-way YKK semi auto-lock zippers, with protection flap, in the wrists to aid ventilation.
YKK waterproof main front zipper is covered with a flap to increase protection against the elements.
TPR (thermoplastic rubber) details with high frequency and embroidered logos.
yes Arpilia...what can you say?
The Aprilia RSV 550 just sounds so good, even with stock exhaust. I'm obsessing on the 550!
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