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Monday, May 30, 2011
Labels: Triumph thruxton
Since the arrival of the current 'Hinckley Bonneville' (produced in Hinckley), the earlier T120 and T140 (produced in Meriden) have been referred to as 'Meriden Bonnevilles', to more easily distinguish between the versions.
Labels: Triumph Bonneville
Labels: Triumph Motorcycle
Friday, May 27, 2011
Finding cheap motorcycle insurance has always been important but in today's economic climate many riders are finding it more of a priority than ever before.
Luckily, finding cheap motorcycle insurance quotes has never been easier. Whether you've been riding for years. Or are loooking at a motorcycle, scooter or moped for the first time as a cheap form of transport, easy savings of £100s are there for the picking.
We've gathered some simple advice on how to get a cheap motorcycle insurance quote next time you need to renew your policy or take out a new one.
- Use MCN Compare to find cheap motorcycle insurance
You can easily and quickly compare insurance quotes using one of a number of websites that allow to input your details once and get back dozens of competitive quotes instantly.
A good place to start looking is MCN Compare, which will get you quotes from leading insurers in as little as three minutes the first time you use it - quicker than talking to a call centre operator.
If you want to requote at any time in the future, say for a different bike. Just three minutes to save £200 or more has got to be worth the time! Even if you don't want to take up the cheapest insurance quote, you can use often it to negotiate a lower price with your current insurer. Use MCN Compare now to find cheap motorbike insurance
Cheap motorcycle insurance tip 2: Buy approved security devicesInsurance companies are also likely to offer a cheaper quote if you tell them that you use an approved security device to reduce the risk of your motorbike being stolen. Look for chains and locks that are 'Sold Secure' or 'Thatcham approved' as these are most likely to be recognised by the insurance companies. Check out a range of locks and chains in the MCN Shop.
Cheap motorcycle insurance tip 3: Consider buying newThe credit crunch is hurting the motorcycle manufacturers and dealers, so at the moment there are some great deals kicking about as they try to shift existing stocks of new bikes. Not only that, but extras like free or cheap insurance and free accessories are often being used to sweeten these deals even more.
When your year of cheap or free insurance is up, just use a insurance comparison service like MCN Compare to try to beat the quote you'll get from the company that gave you the cheap insurance deal with the new motorcycle.
Cheap motorcycle insurance tip 4: Get your policy on the web for an online discountMany insurance companies offer their cheapest policies through websites - they pass back to you the saving they make by you doing all the hard work of inputting all your details instead of a phone operator doing it. Savings can be from 10-20%.
Cheap motorcycle insurance tip 5: Get some advanced trainingInsurance firms can sometimes offer their cheapest insurance to riders who have undertaken advanced motorcycle training. This is a great 'two birds with one stone' option, because advanced training will also improve your confidence and boost the enjoyment you get from motorcycling. Blow off some cobwebs and make yourself a safer rider, then earn a reduction in your insurance costs in the process! Try contacting the IAM for more information on suitable courses.
To get started, visit the MCN insurance page, where you can find links to the MCN Compare service, plus a directory of insurance providers with contact details. Just click the link and you'll soon be on your way to cheap bike insurance.
Labels: Cheap motorcycle insurance
Thursday, May 26, 2011
The Versys has a 650 cc four stroke liquid cooled parallel twin engine that was changed a bit to get more torque. This engine is inspired by the Ninja 650R.
The inlet and exhaust cams were outfitted with shorter valve duration in order to increase the torque. This results in better throttle at lower revs because the peak torque has been moved further down the rev range. To make the power even smoother a balance tube was added right between the exhaust headers.
The Versys was created for pavement riding on back-roads and city roads. As a result, the fuel injection system was revamped. It was fully mapped so the mid-range from 3000-6000 revs would receive a nice and strong response from the throttle.
Labels: Kawasaki Versys
Labels: 2011 BMW Motorcycles
BMW's motorcycle history began in 1921 when the company commenced manufacturing engines for other companies. Motorcycle manufacturing now operates under the BMW Motorrad brand. BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG) introduced the first motorcycle under its name, the R32, in 1923.
Labels: BMW Motorcycles
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Labels: Honda Unicorn
With the four stroke 150cc Boxer, Bajaj Auto aims to deliver good load carrying ability as motorcycles in rural India continue to be used not just to transport people, but other goods as well. Fuel economy though could be the biggest loser as a 150cc motorcycle can scarcely match a 100cc motorcycle for outright fuel economy. However, Bajaj might skirt this issue by offering the Boxer 150 at a INR 40,000 price mark, which is about the same as entry level 100cc motorcycles like the best selling Hero Honda Splendor. So, at that price a 150cc rugged motorcycle might actually find takers for the added ruggedness despite a lower fuel economy.
Labels: honda motorcycles india
Labels: Honda motorcycles
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Casey Stoner managed to retain its dominance since the free practice I with a champion. Dani Pedrosa crashes. While Valentino Rossi won his first podium this season. Le Mans is full of stories.
In the race at Le Mans Circuit on Sunday (05/15/2011) night local time, Stoner initially failed to maintain pole position he achieved in the qualifying session. Leading position falls into the hands of teammate, Pedrosa.
But, Stoner continues to print the fastest laps until finally managed to overtake the Spaniard's. Stories for Stoner as finished up here because the fact he was not touched until the end of another racer.
Stoner managed to maintain a distance with Pedrosa, at least up to about 0.6 seconds. As for Pedrosa, he would get sad fate.
When the middle of a fight with Marco Simoncelli, he slipped to his right shoulder hit the track first. Pedrosa was unable to continue the race and he walked, holding his shoulder. From the news at the end of the race, Pedrosa back injury, this time in his right shoulder that.
Pedrosa fall incident that also resulted in Simoncelli. He is considered guilty and must eventually serving drive-through penalty. Simoncelli degenerate position and a blessing for Rossi.
The Doctor spur his bike to get past Jorge Lorenzo and finally sat down at number three. Shortly thereafter, Lorenzo lost position after overtaken by Andrea Dovizioso. Stoner, Rossi and Dovizioso into three leading drivers with terlemparnya Simoncelli.
There was a duel between Rossi and Dovizioso. Like the race in Portugal, Dovizioso back successfully winning a duel with Rossi. He claims to finish in second position and be a Honda put two drivers end the race in two leading position.
However, despite only finishing in third position, Rossi used to be complacent because this is the first time he got a podium this season.
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa, must accept the bitter truth when it appeared in the French Grand Prix on Sunday (05/15/2011). Due touched with Gresini Honda rider, Marco Simoncelli, Pedrosa had an accident and the injury was diagnosed a broken right collarbone.
Two Honda rider was fighting tight to compete for second place in the Le Mans circuit. When will swing to the left, Simoncelli who menggeber bike is very fast to get past Pedrosa to take from the outside because he was late braking. Sure enough, Simoncelli managed to overtake. However, bad luck would befall Pedrosa for front tire rear tire brushed Simoncelli resulting in accidents.
Simoncelli survived the incident because he kept going faster and occupies the second position. But, unlucky for the Spanish rider Pedrosa as being in the post-injury recovery plate-making operation on his shoulder and bounced off a broken collarbone suffered.
From the investigation result Simoncelli guilty of illegal maneuvers so penalized. Although ultimately failed on the podium, Simoncelli can take home quite a lot of points for being able to finish in fifth.
With this reality, Pedrosa became very fragile condition. The reason, his left collarbone is also problematic due to an accident during practice at Motegi last year. That is, if it could appear on the next series, including the fifth series in Catalunya on June 5, Pedrosa should be more careful again so that no accidents occur that could exacerbate a physical condition.
Valentino Rossi absurdly pleased with the results of the French Grand Prix on Sunday (05/15/2011). The wait has been finally realized, where for the first time in his career he could be on the podium with Ducati.
Indeed, "The Doctor" worth celebrating small successes because he and the Ducati is not a favorite in the 2011 season. This is because the performance of the Desmosedici GP11 far short of expectations because of competition with its rivals from Honda and Yamaha teams. Moreover, his physical condition did not support the postoperative shoulder in November last year.
However, in the race for 28 laps at Le Mans Circuit, France, Rossi showed the appearance of a very impressive and fantastic. Start from a sequence of nine, seven times MotoGP world champion was slowly pushed forward and had been in second place before being beaten by the Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso, on the last few laps. Rossi is also the second defeat of Dovizioso after the GP of Portugal earlier this month he was defeated before the finish line in the race for fourth spot.
"I'm very happy, first podium with Ducati cause tremendous emotional, especially since I went there after experiencing a difficult period when we had many struggles to overcome my physical condition and also be able to better understand the motor," said 33-year-old rider .
"However, this is getting better and race on this day very enjoyable. I did a pretty good start, a few times to overtake the opponent, and I am involved in the fight with Dovi and (Jorge) Lorenzo. We have a different setting and I am faster than them at rest this weekend. "
"At the end of fun because I did a few laps with a good to fight with Jorge and I can pass it. Then, when Dovi came, there was another fight again."
"We are on a good path, but in some places we are still a lot to lose. When I tried to overtake Dovi, I thought it was the last lap, but it turns out there's still one more time, I'm not sure. However, it is difficult and congratulations for Dovi. "
Despite failing to become number two, Rossi was still happy. In fact, on the podium, the former Honda and Yamaha rider was celebrated the same as someone who just became the winner.
"Third place is certainly not like a winner, but similar," he said.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
French Grand Prix will of note changed from a means of Valentino Rossi's comeback to Compete in the front row. After the first two free practice sessions, The Doctor did not deny That the Ducati is still lagging far behind.
There are up to one second time difference, Between the fastest Honda rider Rossi with the two free practice sessions held on Friday (13/05/2011) yesterday. That note so bad indication if the Italian manufacturer will from not be Able to Compete with the fastest bikes on the track.
Rossi even have to change the motor settings on the session to get better speed.
"Obviously these results are not positive for us. Firstly Because We needed the extra five minutes of exercise due to changes in the rear shock Gives me a better feeling but I Could only eat two laps. So maybe if there is an additional one or two more laps I Could improv record time and my position, "Rossi said in Autosport.
"However, We are still far behind Because We Are still struggling associated acceleration. Motornya moving much too nervous and I think We made a mistake with the back. We are still Also Able to repair electronic systems. So We have to fix the problem Because I lost a lot of time, "beber uterus.
Related Rivalry on the track, Rossi did not deny That Honda is now in a position to lead. Speed Honda calls even Better Than the motorcycle world champion, Yamaha.
"Differences impressive acceleration. Also Honda is Also a bike with a good set-up. Motornya stable, the same as the Yamaha, but with 20 more horsepower," said Rossi




































