Showing posts with label motorcycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motorcycle. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
BMW Motorcycle History
- 1913 : Bayerische Motoren Werke is incorporated. The company produces aircraft engines.
- 1918 : The Prussian army orders 2,000 BMW model IIIa aircraft engines
- 1919 : A plane powered by an updated model IV engine sets an altitude record at over 32,000 feet. Just a few weeks later, the Treaty of Versailles is signed and Germany is forbidden to manufacture airplanes. BMW turns its focus to motorcycles.
- 1920 : The 2-stroke 148cc Kurier motor is developed.
- 1921 : The M2 B15 is developed. It’s BMW’s first flat-Twin – aka ‘Boxer’ – motorcycle. The motor is based on an earlier aircraft design.
- 1922 : The first light-alloy cylinder head is developed.
- 1923 : Legendary BMW designer Max Friz sequesters himself in his house and draws the plans for an all-new motorcycle. The 486cc R 32 is shown at the Paris “Salon.” It is a big improvement over the M2 B15 and reaches a top speed of about 60 mph.
- 1925 : A racing version of the R 32 – the R 37 – is introduced. Also, the R 39 debuts and front brakes are added to the R 32.
- 1927 : BMW develops the R 47, which would go on to replace the R 32, R 37 and R 39.
- 1928 : BMW releases its biggest motorcycle to date – the 750cc R 62, with a top speed of 71 mph.
- 1929 : Paul Köppen wins the 500cc class at the famed Targa Florio road race in Sicily. BMW will win the next two years’ races, as well. Ernst Henne uses a supercharged, 750cc “kompressor” (supercharged) on a closed stretch of Autobahn to set a new land-speed record of over 134 mph.
- 1930 : An economic downturn in Germany leads BMW to produce a smaller bike, the 198cc R 2. This commuter bike was the first to use a one-piece ‘tunnel’ crankcase. Smaller motorcycles (under 200cc) did not require licenses in Germany, and the R 2 went on to sell more than 15,000 units.
- 1932 : The R 4, with a 398cc single-cylinder overhead-valve engine, is released.
- 1933 : The German army commissions BMW to produce R 4s, helping the company to stay in business despite the Great Depression.
- 1935 : The 745cc R 12 is introduced. It is the first production model with hydraulically dampened front forks.
- 1936 : The R 5 is introduced, which is BMW’s first bike with rear-plunger suspension. Also, the 500cc R 7 is released, which can reach 87 mph. Otto Ley wins the Swedish 500cc Grand Prix on another “kompressor.” The supercharged BMWs will be the dominant force in Grand Prix racing until WWII. (After the war, the FIM bans forced-induction motors. Some people interpret the rule as punishing the Axis, since the most successful supercharged racing motorcycles were German and Italian. The single-cylinder bikes favored by British manufacturers were conventionally aspirated.)
- 1937 : A Bavarian motorcycle cop and off-road racer, Georg Meier, tries a BMW road racer and pulls off after a few laps, saying he’s afraid to go fast.
- 1938 : Beginning with the R 61, BMW has introduced rear suspension on all production models. Six new models are introduced this year, including the R 23, R 51, R 66 and R 71. The R 71 is the last BMW bike to feature a side-valve engine.
- 1939 : Georg Meier wins the Isle of Man Senior TT on a BMW. With the start of World War II, BMW turns its attention back to airplane production.
- 1941 : BMW introduces the R 75, which was designed for war use. Weighing a whopping 925 pounds, the R 75 featured 750 cc engine, large gas tank, two seats and a sidecar. It could also be fitted with a machine gun. The U.S. Army is impressed with the R 75 and similar Zundapp models. Captured German bikes are sent back for Harley-Davidson and Indian to copy. Up to 1,000 prototypes are built, but those motorcycles never see action.
- 1946 : With the war over, BMW is forbidden to manufacturer motorcycles and turns its attention to making bicycles. To add insult to injury, German patents are taken in war reparation, and the French company CMR (later known as Ratier) begins making a BMW clone.
- 1948 : BMW begins motorcycle manufacturing again with the R 24. The company’s first post-war bike, the R 24 is powered by a 250cc engine, the maximum allowed at the time.
- 1949 : BMW introduces the R 50/2 and R 51/2. Both are seen as inferior as the main rear bearing had been moved into the crankcase and needed to be replaced every 10,000 miles.
- 1950 : The R 25 with plunging rear suspension is introduced.
- 1952 : BMW produces the 600cc R 67, outfitted with a sidecar.
- 1953 : BMW begins production of the RS Series, which features a swinging arm rear suspension and Earles forks. Also, the R 25 is redesigned and released as the R 25/3. The RS54 Rennsport production racer is unveiled.
- 1954 : The team of Wilhelm Noll and Fritz Kron win the sidecar World Championship. Their victory marks the start of an incredible run; BMWs will win 19 of the next 21 world titles!
- 1955 : The R 50, which also features a rear swingarm and leading-link front fork, replaces the R 51/3.
- 1956 : Walter Zeller finished second in the 500cc World Championship, behind John Surtees; it is BMW’s best “solo” result in the modern era.
- 1957 : Motorcycle production falls from 23,531 in 1955 to just 5,429 in 1959 due to an economic decline.
- 1960 : The classic R 69 S is introduced. It is the fastest Boxer available at the time, reaching a top speed of 109 mph. Also, the R 27 is released, which features a rubber-mounted engine to cut down on vibration.
- 1967 : Special United States export versions of the R 60 and R 69 are built, but no new models are released from 1961 through 1968.
- 1969 : The /5 Series is launched and features electric starters. The R 50/5, R 60/5 and R 75/5 are all released with telescoping front forks.
- 1973 : BMW celebrates its 50th anniversary and the 500,000th BMW motorcycle rolls off the line. The R 90 S is released, featuring a 900cc engine. The /6 Series is also introduced, with 600, 700 and 900cc variations.
- 1974 : For the first time, BMW offers five-speed gearboxes on production motorcycles.
- 1976 : BMW introduces the /7 1000cc R 100/7. The R 100 RS is also released, featuring the same 1000cc engine and a top speed of 125 mph. It is the first production bike to feature a full fairing. Helmut Dähne wins the Isle of Man Production (1000cc) TT. Reg Pridmore becomes the first-ever winner of the AMA “Production Superbike” championship, on an Udo Geitl-tuned R90S entered by Butler & Smith, the U.S. BMW importer.
- 1977 : The R80/7 is introduced and becomes a favorite of police forces.
- 1978 : The luxury-touring R100RT is introduced and features a full-touring fairing. The 473cc R 45 is also introduced.
- 1980 : The 800cc R80G/S is introduced, which features a single-sided swingarm. The initials stand for Gelände/Strasse, which is “offroad and street” in German.
- 1981 : Hubert Auriol wins the third edition of the Paris-Dakar race on an R80G/S prepared by HPN, a German specialist tuner that is still in the business of equipping BMWs for rough country.
- 1982 : BMW introduces a road version of the R80G/S – the R80RT.
- 1983 : The K100 is introduced – the first of the water-cooled K series. It is the first production bike with electronic ignition and fuel injection and has a top speed of 132 mph. A racing version called the K100RS is also introduced.
- 1985 : BMW designs its first three-cylinder motorcycle – the K75. This bike shares much in common with the K100 but consumes less fuel and is has more nimble handling.
- 1986 : BMW re-launches the R100RS with Monolever rear suspension and a 60 hp engine.
- 1987 : The R100RT is re-launched with Monolever rear suspension and a smaller engine. BMW also debuts its double-jointed single-sided swingarm Paralever system this year. The 1000cc K100LT luxury cruiser is also introduced.
- 1988 : The R100G/S goes into production and is known as the ‘largest dirt bike in the world’ thanks to its 463-pound weight.
- 1989 : The K1 goes into production. At the time, BMW was obeying a voluntary 100-hp limit on engine power. In order to maximize performance without exceeding that limit, the designers create a striking, all-encompassing aerodynamic body that allows the 600+ pound machine to reach 140+ mph. It features the first ever digital engine electronics system on a production bike. It’s far too strange for BMW’s (then) conservative riders, and as a result it will be was discontinued after a few years of underwhelming sales.
- 1990 : A four-valve version of the K100RS is introduced. ABS is now standard on all K series bikes.
- 1991 : The 1,000,000th BMW motorcycle is produced – a three-cylinder K75RT. BMW begins outfitting its motorcycles with three-way catalytic converters. BMW also re-releases its R100R.
- 1993 : The R1100RS sports tourer is introduced. The bike is powered by a fuel-injected, eight valve, twin-cylinder engine.
- 1994 : BMW’s first single is released in 30 years, the F650 Funduro, plus the first four-valve GS, the R1100GS.
- 1995 : This is the last year that the two-valve traditional Boxer is produced.
- 1996 : The powerful four-cylinder, liquid-cooled K1200RS is introduced.
- 1997 : BMW introduces its first chopper/cruiser – the R1200C. It’s the choice of James Bond, but that’s not enough to make it very popular. It will be discontinued a few years later.
- 1999 : Richard Sainct wins the Paris-Dakar on a race-tuned 650cc single-cylinder “Funduro.” Officially, the bike’s designated the F650RR. The only stock part on the entire machine is the taillight!
- 2000 : BMW releases its R1150GS, as well as a new luxury-tourer, the K1200LT.
- 2004 : An all-new, lighter and more powerful Boxer Twin motor equips the R1200GS. The K1200S is a radical new machine for the venerable manufacturer. It features an across-the-frame four-cylinder motor making a claimed 167 horsepower. It is the first time in years that BMW has shown a willingness to compete head-to-head in the marketplace with the world’s biggest motorcycle companies.
- 2007 : The company leaks news of the S1000RR, a four-cylinder literbike that it plans to race in the 2009 World Superbike Championship.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Alien Style Motorcycle Modified in Bali
Bali deserves two thumbs signals in terms of modifications. Their work, especially for motorcycles, has a value of very high art. Maybe you still remember the Honda Vario diamond studded or low-rider Honda Beat Kompas.com displayed.
This time, theres nothing more powerful, the work I Dewa Gede Agus Umbara. Incidentally, Agus was an artist. No doubt, Honda Supra 1999 production was constrained ogoh-ogoh alien style. Agus so called results of this hand skills.
Of view, the process needed a calm, precision, and patience and a bit complex because so many details. "We did keep his alien form perfect, such as the bone loss, legs, and head," he explained.
Deserves praise back to Agus because he uses the waste, not the new components. Lyrics of the tail and head. He said that the use of waste from the fence combined with a motor component unused. He took the example of shockbreker front, gear, until the chain.
Fuel tank is made of a tube in the middle of the rod. Admittedly, filling stations must use the small tube. Then, several former shockbreker made hand and foot.
Although the form of many doubtful if these aliens can walk, Agus ensure made able to slide. Only, he says that for the new will take, he had to adapt because the bike was heavy. Then, buttocks feel uncomfortable because sitting on hard metal.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
2012 Yamaha Motorcycle Models Super Sport
New products from Yamaha Supersport type, below some images of new yamaha bike
Yamaha R6
Yamaha FAzerFZ8c
Yamaha FJR1300cc
Yamaha FZ8e
Yamaha FZ6rf
Yamaha FZ1e
Yamaha R1
Yamaha R6
Yamaha FAzerFZ8c
Yamaha FJR1300cc
Yamaha FZ8e
Yamaha FZ6rf
Yamaha FZ1e
Monday, May 20, 2013
2012 KTM Motorcycle
Superbike
- 2012 KTM 1190 RC8R
- 2012 KTM 1190 RC8R Track
Naked Bike
- 2012 KTM 990 Duke R
- 2012 KTM 690 Duke
- 2012 KTM 200 Duke
- 2012 KTM 125 Duke
Supermoto
- 2012 KTM 990 SMR
- 2012 KTM 990 SMT
- 2012 KTM 690 SMCR
- 2012 KTM 450 SMR
Travel/Adventure
- 2012 KTM 990 Adventure
- 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R
Freeride
- 2012 KTM Freeride 350
- 2012 KTM Freeride E
MX (Offroad competition SX)
- 2012 KTM 50SX
- 2012 KTM 50SX Mini
- 2012 KTM 65SX
- 2012 KTM 85SX 17/14
- 2012 KTM 125SX
- 2012 KTM 150SX
- 2012 KTM 250SX
- 2012 KTM 250SX-F
- 2012 KTM 350SX-F
- 2012 KTM 450SX-F
Enduro (Offroad competition)
- 2012 KTM 125 EXC
- 2012 KTM 125 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 200 EXC
- 2012 KTM 250 EXC
- 2012 KTM 250 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 300 EXC
- 2012 KTM 300 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 250 EXC-F
- 2012 KTM 250 EXC-F Six Days
- 2012 KTM 350 EXC-F
- 2012 KTM 350 EXC-F Six Days
- 2012 KTM 450 EXC
- 2012 KTM 450 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 500 EXC
- 2012 KTM 500 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 150 XC
- 2012 KTM 250 XC
- 2012 KTM 300 XC
- 2012 KTM 250 XC-F
- 2012 KTM 350 XC-F
- 2012 KTM 200 XC-W
- 2012 KTM 250 XC-W
- 2012 KTM 300 XC-W
- 2012 KTM 250 XCF-W
- 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W
- 2012 KTM 500 XC-W
- 2012 KTM 690 Enduro R
source: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2012models/2012-KTM-1190RC8R.htm
- 2012 KTM 1190 RC8R
- 2012 KTM 1190 RC8R Track
Naked Bike
- 2012 KTM 990 Duke R
- 2012 KTM 690 Duke
- 2012 KTM 200 Duke
- 2012 KTM 125 Duke
Supermoto
- 2012 KTM 990 SMR
- 2012 KTM 990 SMT
- 2012 KTM 690 SMCR
- 2012 KTM 450 SMR
Travel/Adventure
- 2012 KTM 990 Adventure
- 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R
Freeride
- 2012 KTM Freeride 350
- 2012 KTM Freeride E
MX (Offroad competition SX)
- 2012 KTM 50SX
- 2012 KTM 50SX Mini
- 2012 KTM 65SX
- 2012 KTM 85SX 17/14
- 2012 KTM 125SX
- 2012 KTM 150SX
- 2012 KTM 250SX
- 2012 KTM 250SX-F
- 2012 KTM 350SX-F
- 2012 KTM 450SX-F
Enduro (Offroad competition)
- 2012 KTM 125 EXC
- 2012 KTM 125 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 200 EXC
- 2012 KTM 250 EXC
- 2012 KTM 250 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 300 EXC
- 2012 KTM 300 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 250 EXC-F
- 2012 KTM 250 EXC-F Six Days
- 2012 KTM 350 EXC-F
- 2012 KTM 350 EXC-F Six Days
- 2012 KTM 450 EXC
- 2012 KTM 450 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 500 EXC
- 2012 KTM 500 EXC Six Days
- 2012 KTM 150 XC
- 2012 KTM 250 XC
- 2012 KTM 300 XC
- 2012 KTM 250 XC-F
- 2012 KTM 350 XC-F
- 2012 KTM 200 XC-W
- 2012 KTM 250 XC-W
- 2012 KTM 300 XC-W
- 2012 KTM 250 XCF-W
- 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W
- 2012 KTM 500 XC-W
- 2012 KTM 690 Enduro R
source: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2012models/2012-KTM-1190RC8R.htm
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Derbi Mulhacen Derbi Mulhacen Motorcycle Derbi Mulhacen 125 Top Speed
derbi mulhacen 659
New Derbi Mulhacén Café 125, a stylish and innovative design makes it the youngest and most athletic ever available in 125 4T motorcycle market. Fully aware of its reputation for style and success in competitions, Derbi has created this new model to infuse new life into the sector.
derbi mulhacen 125
Equipped with the latest, exclusive double-shaft motor 4T and 4-valve, 15 hp and liquid cooling, Mulhacén Café 125 is a really effective combination of sporty style and functionality of urban motorcycle.
derbi mulhacen motorcycle
Compared to the standard version, the new 125 boasts Mulhacén 17alu wheels, sports deck and 300 mm rear disc brake with radial caliper. Moreover, thanks to a new 40-mm inverted MARZOCCHI fork Mulhacén Café 125 offers excellent performance for lovers of sports-style driving, even in cities. The ergonomic design makes it an enjoyable trip. This, coupled with the flexibility of its 125 series is the perfect partner for urban areas.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Honda Motorcycle Production
Honda Motorcycle Production
CB 750
CBR1000
CBR1100XX Blackbird
CBR600
CBR900 Fireblade
CBX
Classic Hondas
CRF
Gold Wing
Honda ATVs @
Honda Clubs
Honda Cruisers
Honda Dealers
Honda Road Tests
Honda Scooters
Hornet
NS400R
NSR
ST1100 STX1300
TL TLR
Transalp
Valkyrie F6
VFR V Four Hondas
VTR
VTX
XL XR XLV
CB 750
CBR1000
CBR1100XX Blackbird
CBR600
CBR900 Fireblade
CBX
Classic Hondas
CRF
Gold Wing
Honda ATVs @
Honda Clubs
Honda Cruisers
Honda Dealers
Honda Road Tests
Honda Scooters
Hornet
NS400R
NSR
ST1100 STX1300
TL TLR
Transalp
Valkyrie F6
VFR V Four Hondas
VTR
VTX
XL XR XLV
StreetFighter Motorcycle Kawasaki ZX9R
Orange color STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLE - Kawasaki ZX9R Sport Motorcycle
Friday, May 17, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Ryno Micro Cycle The One wheeled motorcycle
I am real impressed with this bike, but uncomparable, this bike is also environmentally affable. Ryno Micro-Cycle has a unequalled decoration, the new with added bike, Ryno Micro-Cycle has exclusive one handwheel exclusive. With one travel, country efficiency is rattling sharp. Rynos why Micro-Cycle-called eco-friendly motorcycles. Although it only has one handwheel only, Ryno Micro-Cycle is very prosperous to intend and the first pioneer you use the Ryno Micro-Cycle, surely you can skipper this one roller bike.
Thats because, Ryno using whacking tires with stretching soles. Handlebars are seaworthy with windshield and cockpit. Ryno is equipt with a lithium-iron-phosphate which can habilitate a interval of 48 miles, with a fully hot shelling term. Proprietor just charging the bombardment for 1.5 hours. Ryno can be sped up to speeds of 40 km / h. Ryno Micro-Cycle weighs 57 pounds, and can explore the straplike streets, and get in the lift for those of you who change a abidance in an apartment, you are also fit for the pedestrians in citified areas. Ryno also extraordinary for ambient extent ship. The toll for this cycle around U.S. $ 4,500, and according to info from different media, Ryno module soon be marketed in premature 2013.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Honda Trail Motorcycle Gallery and Prices
For those of you who like The Trail motorcycles, especially honda products, here I present images and price of Honda Trail Motorcyle, which I got from the honda motorcycles official Web.
Honda CRF450X - $ 8.440
Honda CRF250X - $ 7.410
Honda CRF230F - $ 4.170
Honda CRF150F
Honda CRF100F - $ 2.880
Honda CRF80F - $2.470
Honda CRF110F - $ 1.999
Honda CRF70F - $ 1.960
Honda CRF50F - $ 1.540
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tip safely ride a motorcycle in the rain
Riding a motorcycle when the rain is advisable to be careful, because a motorcycle is a two-wheeled vehicles, and of course very dangerous when riding a motorcycle when the rainy weather, and we esteemed body would also be protected from the rain, because rain water is also not good for health , Therefore I find some safe tips rain while riding a motorcycle following:
- Do not forget to always bring a raincoat. When he started to rain and youre driving then do not panic stay calm and immediately to the edge to stop and use a raincoat. Make sure the head remains free for the movement should not be constrained by your raincoat. And make sure you do not cover the raincoat you to look back through the rearview mirror.
- Always bring a washcloth, and reserve sparkplug installer tool and release the spark plug. Why should carry spare spark plugs? Because we do not know when our bike broke down and did not know whether we strike when there is a motorcycle repair shop or a shop selling spare parts that are still open. In the big cities at this time when the rains often flood or any water that flooded roads, which are very prone to go on our motorcycle spark plugs. The main factor that often causes the motorcycle to strike when the rainy season is the spark plug intruding water. If the strike is off and clean the spark plugs and spark plug place. How to clean it, after the spark plugs in the spark plug cap off with a cloth and then do like when going to turn on a motorcycle. The aim is to dry the place of spark plugs from water. If you still can not then replace it with new spark plugs.
- Keep shoes do not wear flip-flops while driving a motorcycle let alone when it rains. In general, people love shoes more than salvation itself, but by using the shoes will make us safer while driving especially in the rain where many roads are slippery.
- When rain pants do the folding. Why? Because it can harm your feet. First exposed to the danger and the second motorcycle engine dangerous if dropped feet unprotected so prone to injury.
- When the rains make sure your bike lights are always lit. In rainy conditions reduce your speed in the drive even in a deserted place. Keep enough distance with the vehicle in front of you. The rain can hinder our view to it we must be careful because every time we may require action to stop suddenly possible because there are holes in the road, there may be people who cross the street, vehicles may also have the opposite direction to that is overtaking us. Well when it rains sometimes brakes not functioning as accurate as when it does not rain because even though the wheel has stopped motorcycle tires slippery enough to rub against the road. And remember when the brakes would be great if you use front and rear brakes simultaneously, and little by little.
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