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		<title>Twtter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lebahmadu</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Twtter is the biggest all in one Twitter application directory. People here can subscribe to whole lots of apps and get benefits- of all the applications free of cost. Twitter is not just a place where you Tweet, it is more than that where people can share and help each other out. So, twtter has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.twtter.us">Twtter</a> is the biggest all in one Twitter application directory. People here can subscribe to whole lots of apps and get benefits- of all the applications free of cost. Twitter is not just a place where you Tweet, it is more than that where people can share and help each other out. So, twtter has been making application that makes user ease their twitter.</p>
<p>Well for a marketer, a <a href="http://www.twtter.us">twitter multi account manager</a> is a great application indeed. You can access to multiple accounts once you approve for a particular twitter account. You just need one time login and one time approval for an account. You can have lots of benefits such as Easy tweet, multi RSS subscription, mass following and more.</p>
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		<title>Minerva Megelli 250 RV vs Kawasaki Ninja 250R</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a year Megelli published Minerva Sachs 250R, Minerva Motor Indonesia, Inc. (MMI) reissued the latest version of Megelli 250 (RE &#38; RH) with a new engine or a 250 cc liquid-cooled by the cooler. Not surprisingly, this reaction step MMI to load only in cash, the owners of the old generation Megelli. Because if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-full wp-image-257 alignright" title="rotom" src="http://www.ebrelay.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rotom.jpeg" alt="" width="277" height="182" />After a year Megelli published Minerva Sachs 250R, Minerva Motor Indonesia, Inc. (MMI) reissued the latest version of Megelli 250 (RE &amp; RH) with a new engine or a 250 cc liquid-cooled by the cooler. Not surprisingly, this reaction step MMI to load only in cash, the owners of the old generation Megelli. Because if you replace only the engine but the performance is still the same should not be a problem for them. This is actually quite significant energy savings improvements. First, the maximum power on (Megelli 250R) only about 20 dk to reach rpm now in its second generation engine (RE &amp; RH) for 26 hp/8500th While one-minute maximum torque 22.8 Nm/7,000.<br />
Show, in fact, other sources that the top force on crutches as a new generation of machines that measured allegedly the result of a collaboration with a German Sachs R &amp; D machine from Italy, Sviluppo Progetti, the translucent 27.22 hp at turning 9200 rpm. While the maximum reached 17.2 lb.ft torque, or turning about 23.3 Nm at 7700 revolutions per minute. Well, if you see the results, performance Megelli Series II said almost to the performance of its class rivals, the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, the engine, two-cylinder inline engine DOHC technology and support is configured in the vicinity (4 pieces each valve packing). The manufacturer of airstrip Ninja 250 is supposed to be able to get maximum performance at 31.38 DK / 11 000 revolutions per minute and a maximum torque of 22 Nm/9,500 rpm.</p>
<p>In fact, on paper the maximum performance even higher Ninja 4-5 dk Megelli of RE &amp; zipper 250th But for maximum, Megelli about 1 Nm. In addition, the resulting torque at lower speeds than the Ninja 250R. So it&#8217;s not impossible, acceleration in the round more stable under Megelli or at least similar. Moreover Megelli weight about 17 pounds lighter than the Ninja 250R to 152 kg <img class="size-full wp-image-258 alignleft" title="rotom1" src="http://www.ebrelay.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/rotom1.jpeg" alt="" width="275" height="183" />empty weight to achieve. Also based on the test results to Mr. Testo 250 Megelli right, complete with his <a href="http://www.compacc.com/Alpinestars">Alpinestars Apparel</a>, some time ago at the Sentul Circuit, West Java, this bike is capable of recording a top speed of around 157 km/hour. Ninja 250R is thin with a standard that can reach160 km/hour.</p>
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		<title>Riding Accessories</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Riding a bike is vocations. Those who love a challenge and freedom, to choose a Harley Davidson for the new challenge and feel the freedom. You can choose any type according to the call of the heart and desire. Starting from the type chopper, Sportster, Touring, Softail, and others. Harley ride you, feel the wind [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="_mcePaste" style="text-align: left;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-181" title="acc" src="http://www.ebrelay.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/acc.jpg" alt="" width="159" height="175" />Riding a bike is vocations. Those who love a challenge and freedom, to choose a Harley Davidson for the new challenge and feel the freedom. You can choose any type according to the call of the heart and desire. Starting from the type chopper, Sportster, Touring, Softail, and others. Harley ride you, feel the wind in your face, rubbing tires with asphalt, and breathe scent of freedom.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">Of course you can not forget the important things such as <a href="http://www.surdyke.com">harley davidson accessories</a>. Helmet, leather jacket, body armor, vest, and so on. The selection of accessories that should be in accordance with your wishes and takes account of material and quality. Because you never know what will happen in the streets, then we recommend the accessories you wear can also give you maximum advantages, without leaving styles. Immediately to the right accessories shop, and choose your style!</div>
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		<title>The Beach Cruisers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cruiser is originally a type of bicycle from the early 1940s. Characteristic features are a curved frame shape, a simple equipment and a very high weight. Frequently, the name cruiser as a collective term for a number of differently modified bikes (custom bikes) is used. The Cruiser models include the classic beach cruiser bikes [...]]]></description>
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<div id="_mcePaste"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-175" title="bike" src="http://www.ebrelay.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/bike1.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="194" />The Cruiser is originally a type of bicycle from the early 1940s. Characteristic features are a curved frame shape, a simple equipment and a very high weight. Frequently, the name cruiser as a collective term for a number of differently modified bikes (custom bikes) is used. The Cruiser models include the classic <a href="http://www.jbikes.net">beach cruiser bikes</a> and Stretch Cruiser, Chopper, Lowrider and soft Cruiser. The Beach Cruiser is a 1950 in the years developed type of bike with a short, curved frame, fat tires and upright seating position. Stretch Cruiser as long and often deep-seated bicycles are known. Their frames and forks are extended &#8211; which can lead to over 2 m total length of the bike &#8211; which results in an extended posture. Chopper similar in the proportions of the same cars, often near sitting position with the rear wheel. Chopper bicycles are often equipped with a high arm (referred to as &#8220;monkey hangers&#8221;) and equipped with an extra long double crown fork or three-point suspension fork. Lowrider have very low road handling thanks to the small 20-inch wheels. This type of bike is also produced as mere objects. Some specimens are so thin built, so that a driver is no longer possible because the pedals while pedaling touch the ground. Soft Cruiser Beach Cruisers are similar to, but they have narrower tires (inch from 1.75 to 1.90) and smaller bottom bracket of touring bikes, which is also usually the frame.</div>
<div id="_mcePaste">When driving with these types of bikes knees and spine are stressed far more than normal bicycles. The upright seating position and has the broad saddle seem comfortable, this is only in rolls or in the booth because of the unfavorable geometry to bend the legs very strong, which quickly leads to fatigue and overloading of the legs. The upright position, combined with the small wheels at peak loads on the spine, which also thick tires can not be intercepted. Cruiser bikes are suitable as transport is limited.</div>
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		<title>Ukrainian Dnepr Motorcycle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dnepr or Dnipro (among others), is a trade name for motorcycles and motorcycle sidecars from Kiev, Ukraine, used since 1977. Since 1946 motorcycles in the Kiev Motorcycle Plant (Zavod Kyivs&#8217;kyi Mototsikletnyi) are produced. The design basis of the Dnepr motorcycles and other Soviet brand based in the Ural motorcycle Irbiter works on the BMW R [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-170 alignleft" title="dnepr" src="http://www.ebrelay.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/dnepr.jpg" alt="Dnepr motorcycle 1960 advertisement " width="208" height="178" />Dnepr</strong> or <strong>Dnipro</strong> (among others), is a trade name for motorcycles and motorcycle sidecars from Kiev, Ukraine, used since 1977. Since 1946 motorcycles in the Kiev Motorcycle Plant (Zavod Kyivs&#8217;kyi Mototsikletnyi) are produced. The design basis of the Dnepr motorcycles and other Soviet brand based in the Ural motorcycle Irbiter works on the BMW R 71st From 1941, the M 72, a copy of the Molotov Irbiter M72 &#8220;Motozikl&#8221; (incorrectly referred to as &#8220;Molotov&#8221; means) was built. The IMZ Ural still delivered to parts.<br />
1956, then the K-750, with a new swing suspension, first with a short fork, then again with fork. Thereafter, the models K-650, MT-9, MT-11 and MT-16, all manufactured with OHV engines, and in principle the K750 chassis. These motorcycles was popular in <a href="http://www.catchyourmatch.net/">ukraine date</a> and have featured in many films like Indiana Jones and used prominently in the movie Garden State, with Zach Braff.<br />
1989 were already 2 million machines have rolled off. At peak times, 9,000 people were employed by IMZ Ural. The motorcycles for the civilian production, however, had a very bad reputation and a few loyal fans run after complete rebuild such a machine. Since 2001, only produced replacement parts.</p>
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		<title>Lambretta Innocenti</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Lambretta was a motor scooter, designed by the Italian company Innocenti and built. From http://www.googkai.com/ log house were made over four million copies. Taking into account the licensed production in various countries in Europe, South America and India, the Lambretta is one of the most built bicycles in the world. Based on the 125M [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Lambretta was a motor scooter, designed by the Italian company Innocenti and built. From <a href="http://www.googkai.com/">http://www.googkai.com/</a> log house were made over four million copies. Taking into account the licensed production in various countries in Europe, South America and India, the Lambretta is one of the most built bicycles in the world.<br />
Based on the 125M series Innocenti produced since 1949 until the cessation of production 1971, the three-wheel scooter Lambro as a wheeler. Over the years several variants of the superstructure, cab and engine were developed. The production was by Scooter India Ltd. accepted.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-166  aligncenter" title="lambretta" src="http://www.ebrelay.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/lambretta.jpg" alt="Innocenti Lambretta" width="243" height="196" /></p>
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		<title>Y2K 250 Motocross Shootout</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MX 250s are among the best-selling bikes that each manufacturer offers and, while bred for moto-domination, they also make good play bikes and race-bikes in dirt events other than motocross. Ever heard of Enduros, GNCCs or Hare-Scrambles? At these events 250s are right at home with nothing more than a few aftermarket bolt-ons from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The MX 250s are among the best-selling bikes that each manufacturer offers and, while bred for moto-domination, they also make good play bikes and race-bikes in dirt events other than motocross. Ever heard of Enduros, GNCCs or Hare-Scrambles? At these events 250s are right at home with nothing more than a few aftermarket bolt-ons from your favorite supplier. Very few bikes offer this range of fun.<br />
Here it is, then: Motorcycle Online&#8217;s 250 Motocross Shootout. We gathered the Honda CR250, Yamaha YZ250, Kawasaki KX250 and Suzuki RM250 together with five test riders ranging in skill from local pros right down to a 125-class intermediate rider who had never spent any significant time on a 250 before this test. We visited a number of tracks in Southern California and even managed to race a few times; results notwithstanding, everything came up roses.</p>
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<p>It&#8217;s rare that a multi-bike comparison comes out with a unanimous winner. The rest of the bikes are all so close they could tie for second-place honors, but that wouldn&#8217;t be any fun, so we assigned points for each category of handling and motor qualities and, in the end, came up with a place for every bike.<br />
Honda came out on top due to what was generally regarded as the best designed bike. The CR looked great and the fit and finish of every piece worked without flaw. There were very few complaints about a protrusion or nuisance anywhere. The engineers spent a lot of time on this bike and it shows.<br />
Yamaha and Suzuki delivered packages that aren&#8217;t far behind the Honda, though not quite as polished overall. On the Kawasaki, some riders complained about the side-panels and shrouds that grabbed boots, and that hurt its overall ratings in this category. The Honda barely edged out the Yamaha in this category.<span id="more-139"></span><br />
In addition to winning every impromptu drag race, the scorecards regarded the CR&#8217;s motor as completely usable throughout the powerband, always able to put its abundant power to the ground. While some testers picked other motors as tops, the CR never finished outside of second-place. From novices to experts, everyone was delighted with the Honda&#8217;s motor.<br />
The Yamaha offered up a usable powerband as well, receiving good marks for its power, though most evaluators wished for more midrange hit. The Kawasaki had monster motor in the basement but it hit hard and could be tricky to manage in slick situations. It revved through a decent midrange but then signed off abruptly, forcing the rider to shortshift.<br />
The Suzuki received one vote for best motor, but everyone except one intermediate class tester asked for more power. They were never completely satisfied by the yellow machine&#8217;s output.<br />
The Yamaha scored high points for a slick-shifting tranny and its adjustable perch. Only the Suzuki drew complaints, and even in the RM&#8217;s case it was only to missed shifts and what felt like a clutch that didn&#8217;t always operate as smoothly as it could. There were also a few mentions of missed shifts on the Kawasaki,but everything worked well and the shifting was never a significant point of concern.<br />
Neither the Honda nor the Yamaha drew anything but praise for their slick shifting. The edge here goes to the Yamaha, though, for it&#8217;s adjustable lever and a smooth and easy pull.<br />
Again, the Honda was the bike of choice. The CR was roomy and everyone from our smallest five-foot-seven-inch tester to our tallest six-foot-five-inch tester had room to move. Still, nobody thought the bike felt too stretched out or large, either. Ergos that allowed testers to get weight over the front wheel helped the RM rail tight corners.<br />
Yamaha also came up with an excellent ergonomic package that was only held back by a few comments from the short riders about the handlebars being too tall. The Suzuki and Kawasaki fell closely behind with the most complaints being centered around the Kawi&#8217;s &#8220;cluttered&#8221; feeling. Most riders felt the pegs were too high and, even with the bar-clamp in the forward-most position, our riders felt too cramped.<br />
Comments in this category ranged from &#8220;the best stock fork I&#8217;ve ever ridden on,&#8221; to &#8220;unstable and harsh.&#8221; The evaluators worked hard at trying to set up the forks to match their ability and the changing track conditions. Some bikes responded better than others, and the Honda came out of the crate set up almost perfectly for every rider. Hardly any clicks or fork-height adjustments needed to be made for the CR to put a smile on every face. In second place was the Yamaha which after a couple of tweaks to suit each rider&#8217;s preference, worked almost as well as the Honda.<br />
We liked the Kawasaki&#8217;s plush overall feel but, when we opened the throttle, the front end had a tendency to ride high and push in the corners. The Suzuki, while not equipped with a bad fork, seemed excessively harsh and prone to bottoming. We couldn&#8217;t seem to click this problem away as we did on the Honda and the Yamaha.<br />
Again, comments about the Honda were few since most everyone regarded it as very &#8220;smooth and consistent,&#8221; although our lightest (sub 150-pound) testers made comments about a stiff spring. The Yamaha was once again on the Honda&#8217;s heels with two riders preferring it because it felt &#8220;a little bit more stable. Very little kicking or deflection.&#8221; Still, the blue bike fell short by a few points since it drew a few more criticisms than the Honda for its inability to soak up choppy, pothole-infested straights.<br />
The Honda&#8217;s rear shock was never a target for complaints. The Suzuki never felt secure or planted and drew criticism for its desire to dance over braking bumps. The consensus was that it bottomed too frequently and, after we fiddled with compression and rebound adjustments, became even more prone to hopping with only a slight decrease in bottoming-resistance. The same was said of the Kawasaki. No tester ever felt they were able to dial it in to the point where it worked acceptably.</p>
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		<title>2008 Vespa S 150</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s something about this tiny scooter that really sets it apart from the rest. Sure, it’s a Vespa so you’d expect it to be visually appealing, but this baby is different. I think what sets her apart is the fact that she was designed to evoke not just the classic Vespa style, but more precisely [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There’s something about this tiny scooter that really sets it apart from the rest. Sure, it’s a Vespa so you’d expect it to be visually appealing, but this baby is different. I think what sets her apart is the fact that she was designed to evoke not just the classic Vespa style, but more precisely a specific model; the Vespa Special 50. I even think she has some resemblance to the Vespa that’s in my garage, the T5. I’ve included photos of the two, so you can judge for yourself. The rectangular headlight is a bit unusual on a Vespa, but it’s the coolest in my opinion.<br />
The ride feels very similar to a model produced earlier, the Vespa LX 150. The suspension feels a bit stiffer, but it has the same engine, same weight, length, fuel capacity and wheel size.  As a matter of fact, some have said it’s little more than an LX 150 with a new body kit. I see the similarities under the hood, if you will, but the Vespa S is so much more; or to confuse things, so much less. The sportier, low profile, single passenger corsa (racing) seat is a style that hasn’t been seen on another modern Vespa until the now.</p>
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<p>It’s a style that must have received a warm welcome because it’s also been included on the new Vespa Super 300 as a two passenger version. There is also an optional touring seat available if you like to have more seating options (shifting toward the front or back of the seat) or would like to comfortably carry a passenger. Also on the topic of less, the price of the Vespa S is less than that of the LX 150. It was a pleasant surprise to see an MSRP of $4,099; that’s $200 less than the LX.<span id="more-136"></span><br />
We we’re taken off guard when they announced the price difference, but it could be due to the LX having more metal on her than the S. The S has a plastic front fender, headset and on the upper half of the floorboard is plastic. Continuing the less is more theme, I’m pleased to see the return of the thinner leg shield as well. Unlike the others in the Vespa line-up, the Vespa S trades the bulkier glove box for a thin profile leg shield and a pair of catch-all trays.<br />
You might not miss the removal of the locking glove box they replace because there’s a good amount of storage under the seat. I was actually able to hang my helmet on the under seat hook and store my gloves, armored jacket and reflective vest under the seat. That’s about all the storage I need to run around town. In the event that you need to haul something bigger, you can always add a luggage rack and top case accessory from Vespa, designed to match their scooter paint scheme.<br />
A backpack is also a good option, as long as it doesn’t interfere with your riding ability. The dazzling chrome looking bits are a beautiful touch, but also one of my few complaints. When the sun was high over my shoulder, they were in such a position that they dazzled me as well. Not good when riding through busy intersections at 40 mph. My other complaint is that the seat has its own separate lock.<br />
It cannot be unlocked from the ignition switch unlike most of her siblings. Remove the key from the ignition, unlock the seat, pull your stuff out and drop the seat. Next you put the key in the ignition and start her up realizing you forgot to put away your rented DVD. Turn the key, remove it from the ignition, and unlock the seat. Mostly an annoyance, but remember if you have more than one key on the key ring and drop the seat with the key in the seat mounted lock you stand a great chance of scratching up your paint.<br />
So be careful. The twist and go Vespa S is running on the proven LEADER (low emissions) 150cc, 4-stroke, air cooled engine that produces 11.7 bhp at 7750 RPM. That means you’ll get a top speed of just under 60 mph and very respectable fuel economy of around 60-70 mpg. Air cooling is the norm for scooters with displacements of less than 200cc. You can usually expect a little lower torque out of an air cooled engine but the simplicity of air cooling means not having to worry about the related radiators, pumps, hoses and coolant leaks.<br />
At 225 lbs the Vespa S is one of the lightest weight 150cc scooters available; even four pounds lighter than the 125cc Yamaha Vino. She handles well on the city streets and the 30.5&#8243; seat height helps the rider see and be seen. She has the smallish tires (10&#8243; rear, 11&#8243; front) you&#8217;d expect on a Vespa, great for darting around obstacles and down crowded city streets. Braking is provided by a relatively large (8.66&#8243;) front hydraulic disc and rear drum.<br />
The Vespa S comes with a one year factory warranty and 24-hour roadside assistance with a two year factory extended warranty available. Oh, one more thing. Vespa colors are known to have pretty limited runs, so if you see one in a color you like you should probably make your move before they discontinue it.<br />
I’m especially fond of the new orange Vespa S. She’s the only one with orange colored stitching in the black seat; a very nice touch. Must… fight… desire to put… down… deposit. Bike Personality Profile &#8211; If this machine could have its own personality, summed up in one or two words, what would it be? The Piaggio Vespa S is an alluring machine.</p>
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		<title>2010 Honda CBR125R</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:46:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An eighth of a liter isn’t that much. It’s about how much coffee you’ll get if you order a short cup of brew at Starbucks. If we’re talking streetbike engine displacement, that’s 125cc. But don’t let the small piston fool you, Honda’s CBR125R is as much fun as a barrel of Bonobos wired on caffeine. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An eighth of a liter isn’t that much. It’s about how much coffee you’ll get if you order a short cup of brew at Starbucks. If we’re talking streetbike engine displacement, that’s 125cc. But don’t let the small piston fool you, Honda’s CBR125R is as much fun as a barrel of Bonobos wired on caffeine. The CBR125R is powered by a modern, liquid-cooled and fuel-injected SOHC 125cc Single that claims 13.5 horsepower.<br />
Admittedly, those aren’t superbike numbers, but there’s enough power to keep you ahead of city traffic and to maintain a safe pace along secondary roads. Mild hills require a downshift or two, as does turning into the wind, both of which shave speed off the CBR. And along winding, hilly roads you’ll be rowing through its slick-shifting six-speed gearbox like a ’60s hippie throwback rows through vinyl in a vintage record shop.<br />
The good news is you can keep the 125R’s throttle pinned without worry of getting speeding tickets. However, with a top speed of 75 mph tucked in and with a tailwind (and it takes some time to get there), you’d be wise to avoid multi-lane freeways.<br />
Despite spinning between 9,000 and 10,000 rpm at 60-65 mph, the little Honda’s counterbalanced Single remains remarkably free of vibration. If you’re heading out for a weekend cruise, though, you’ll prefer riding partners on bikes of similar displacement and power, otherwise you’ll struggle to keep up and passing will be a challenge—it has to be well planned.<br />
But this is really a city bike, and the tiny Honda is a real gem around town, where its light weight and nimble handling make it an ideal commuter. Its slender profile and stealthy exhaust note (I sometimes found myself blipping the throttle at a stop to see if it was still running) are conducive to snaking through idle traffic without irritating the caged-in cagers.<br />
You can easily stay ahead of most city traffic coming off a stoplight, but if the Prius beside you does manage to get a holeshot you can at least take comfort in the fact that the CBR burns less fossil fuel than it does.<br />
The CBR125R will go a long way on a tank of gas – we averaged 84 mpg even when doing a fair amount of flat-out riding. This gives the CBR a big-bike-like range of about 218 miles from its 2.6-gallon gas tank. Back off the throttle a bit and keep a steady 50 mph in top gear, and it will return even better fuel economy, easily going 90 miles on a gallon of regular. It’s also quite clean; its exhaust system incorporates a catalytic converter.<br />
Chassis geometry is on the sporty side, with 25 degrees of rake, 3.4 inches of trail and a 51-inch wheelbase. Steering is exceptionally light and the bike’s super-narrow tires (80/90-17 front and 100/80-17 rear) cause it to fall into turns almost too abruptly. You get used to it after a while, and the skinny IRC tires provide enough grip to scrape the footpeg feelers.<br />
Despite the bike’s undersized dimensions, a full-sized adult doesn’t feel too cramped and the riding position is comfortably upright. The narrow seat will dig into your backside after a few hours, but it’s unlikely someone would buy a CBR125R to tour on, anyway.<br />
Suspension is basic but functional, with a 31mm telescopic fork and a single rear shock, both of which lack adjustment capability. Despite this, the 125R provides adequate bump absorption for casual riding and it kept the chassis composed through turns, even for a hefty boy like me, at 200 lbs in my riding gear.<br />
Nissin provides a single twin-piston caliper working on a 276mm disc up front and a single-piston caliper squeezing a 220mm disc in the rear. The front lever feels a bit wooden, though braking is strong – no surprise when considering the bike’s light weight. The real fun, however, begins when you head to the racetrack. I’ve ridden the small CBR on the track on several occasions and it’s a great leaning tool on which to practice advanced riding techniques at modest speeds.<br />
At the bike’s press intro, held at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2007, a bunch of us Canuck moto-journos drafted each other around the circuit, drifting the machines through turns, knee-to-the-ground, superbike-style – at all of 65 mph. We learned volumes on momentum and proper line selection that day. Prior to the bike’s arrival in Canada in 2007, importer Honda Canada did some extensive market research and discovered that approximately 1.6 million non-riding Canadians would consider buying a motorcycle if it were inexpensive and unintimidating.<br />
At $3,599 (CDN) the fuel-injected CBR125R is certainly inexpensive (by comparison, Honda’s Rebel sells for $5,299 and Suzuki’s Marauder 250 for $4,999, neither of which sport liquid cooling or EFI), and at a feathery 280 lbs wet (that’s 46 lbs lighter than the Suzuki TU250), it’s rather unintimidating to handle. It’s also a great alternative for novice riders that are put off by lightweight cruisers or scooters. The CBR sold out in its first year, and although sales have tapered off, it’s still a popular choice among newbie riders.<br />
Boosting the bike’s popularity was the introduction of the CBR125R Challenge in 2008, a spec-class racing series aimed at nurturing fledgling amateur road racers aged 13 and up. The series has been gaining popularity with both race fans and competitors, and after two years it is fielding grids of more than 20 riders and growing.<br />
Honda Canada has a comprehensive program to support CBR125R racers, offering an in-house race kit that includes Mimic Industries fiberglass bodywork, an adjustable Elka shock, Arrow slip-on muffler, frame sliders, a race stand and a coupon for one set of Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas (the race bike uses 110/70-17 fronts at both ends) for about $1,800. The Arrow exhaust reportedly adds 10 percent more power (count the ponies, folks, that is about 1.3 hp) and Challenge series’ machines have been getting 12.5 rear-wheel hp on the on the series’ dyno.<br />
Internal engine modifications are prohibited to keep costs to a minimum, and horsepower is limited to 14 at the rear wheel. Honda Canada also provides riding instructors, mechanics and free transportation for competitors’ machines to all rounds of the Parts Canada National Superbike series, in which the CBR125R Challenge is a support race. Honda has enjoyed a fair amount of success with the CBR125R, though Honda Canada product planners must be banging their heads on the wall for missing an opportunity it created.<br />
The bike succeeded in ushering in new riders, but the company failed to follow it up with a step-up model. Many CBR owners that outgrew the machine traded it in for the next logical and inexpensive bike, Kawasaki’s Ninja 250R ($4,999 CDN).</p>
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		<title>2012 Yamaha Super Tenere</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. adventure-touring segment expands next year with Yamaha’s decision to import the on/off-roading Ténéré for the American market. And not too soon, as adventure-touring fans in the U.S. have clamored for over a year for this machine. Powering the Ténéré is a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder, 1199cc Parallel Twin with an 11.1 compression ratio. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The U.S. adventure-touring segment expands next year with Yamaha’s decision to import the on/off-roading Ténéré for the American market. And not too soon, as adventure-touring fans in the U.S. have clamored for over a year for this machine. Powering the Ténéré is a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve-per-cylinder, 1199cc Parallel Twin with an 11.1 compression ratio. The Twin also uses a 270-degree crank firing order.<br />
A two-axis primary balancer helps smooth vibes inherent in the Parallel Twin configuration. The engine is fed by a downdraft twin-bore fuel-injection system utilizing 12-hole injectors. The exhaust is a 2-into-1, 2-step expansion system ending in a short, elliptical muffler. Engine power is routed through a wide-ratio six-speed transmission to a shaft drive system using a hypoid rear gear to ensure everything is as compact as possible. The Ténéré&#8217;s engine crankshaft is kept low and close to the footpegs in order to keep the bike&#8217;s center of gravity low.<br />
A steel frame holds the Twin as stressed member. Yamaha touts steel as a good frame material for quelling vibes as well as offering a good balance between rigidity and flexibility. Suspension on the Super Ténéré is fully adjustable. The 43mm fork has a little less than 7.5 inches of travel (same for the shock) and is adjustable for preload; compression and rebound dampening round out fork adjustments. The shock has a remote dial for preload adjustment, and also offers rebound damping.<br />
If you hope to compete against BMW&#8217;s adventure-touring benchmark GS, then you’d better bring some whiz-bang gadgets. The Super Ténéré uses Yamaha’s YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled-Throttle) fly-by-wire technology, first introduced on the 2006 R6. An all-new three-stage traction-control system that works in conjunction with YCC-T regulates ignition timing and fuel injection volume based on rear wheel spin.<br />
The rider can disable T-C. The bike also employs Yamaha’s D-MODE engine mapping. T-mode for Touring (and general riding) softens engine response while S mode allows unbridled access to the Ténéré’s claimed 108 crankshaft horsepower at 7250 rpm and 84 ft-lbs at 6000 rpm. Anti-lock brakes and Yamaha’s own version of linked brakes, the Unified Brake System (UBS), haul the Ténéré’s claimed 575-pound wet weight (504 lbs for the GS) down from speed.<br />
The linked brakes allow the rider to operate front and rear brakes together by simply pulling the front brake lever, while applying the rear brake overrides UBS to provide traditional separate front and rear brake control. Front 310mm wave-type rotors are attached to an aluminum 19-inch front wheel (110/80 tire), while a rear 282mm wave-type rotor spins with an aluminum 17-inch rear wheel (150/70 tire).<br />
Long miles seem possible with the Super’s 6.0-gallon fuel tank, and the 34.25-inch seat height is adjustable to lower height 1.0 inch. Nearly everything about the Super Ténéré, from displacement to seat height(s) to wheel and tire size to electronics, is a frontal assault on BMW’s A-T segment-dominating R1200GS. And if the below pricing info is accurate at this point, even the Ténéré’s MSRP is designed to undercut the 2010 GS’s base price of  $14,950. Furthermore, the Beemer’s base price doesn’t include many of the trick electronic features, like traction control for example, that are standard on the Ténéré. The 2012 Super Ténéré will be available through a Priority Delivery Program (like FJR1300s) at Yamaha dealerships nationwide beginning in September, with customers placing advance deposits of $500. Deliveries begin in May of 2011. The Super Ténéré has a starting MSRP of $13,900 and will be available in Blue.</p>
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