Brammo Enertia Taken For Test Ride Motorcycle Performance

New York, New York — The Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle recently made its debut in New York City. Much fanfare was given – it was showcased in The New York Times’s Automobiles section on Sunday. There was also a segment on “Good Morning America,” and on Fox Business News.

Daniel McDermon/The New York Times The Brammo Enertia at a media event on Tuesday in Manhattan.

The bike, has carbon fiber extruded aluminum monocoque chassis, and thus feels very light. It weights 280 pounds, and test-riders have commented that it feels more like a midsize dirt bike than a street motorcycle. To compare, Honda’s dual-purpose CRF230L, weighs 267 pounds with a full tank, while the 234-cc Honda Rebel, one of the lightest street-only bikes available, is 331 pounds.

Never fear, the riding position on the Enertia is standard. Controls are arranged in the basic layout, with right-hand throttle and front brake lever. There is no clutch or transmission, so are no controls on the left side.


Test riders reported that the turning radius is wider than expected, “which could make parking and maneuvering in close quarters a bit tricky.”

Test riders also felt that the initial performance was less explosive than some electric-powered vehicles. They felt the bike lacked the “showy, emphatic thrust” of a high-powered street bike. A Brammo spokesman compared the bike’s power output (18 horsepower and 28 pound-feet of torque) to that of a 250-cc gasoline-powered bike.

The retail price of the bike is $11,995.

The top speed is estimated at 55 miles an hour, so the Enertia “straddles the line” between scooter and motorcycle performance.

Ducati Motor Sport Motorcycle Performance

Ducati Motor Holding, a leading manufacturer of high performance motorcycles, today announced that it is re-locating its North American subsidiary from New Jersey to California, in a move to get closer to the center of the US motorcycle industry.
The North American market is a priority for Ducati and represented 23% of total revenues in 2001. The re-location signals the Companys determination to capitalize on the immense potential in California, already the largest market for Ducati in the US -- representing about 20% of US retail sales -- and is home to many of America's most important motorcycle manufacturers and media. A presence in California gives the Company access to a large, specialized talent pool, closer contact with opinion leaders, vicinity to major race tracks, and excellent weather conditions for dealer training, product tests and brand-building motorcycle events.
"The re-location is part of a program aimed at re-organizing operations in North America. Ducati is currently stream-lining its US-based business by out-sourcing the management of spare parts and the distribution of motorcycles, based on the proven success of the Companys business model," said Carlo Di Biagio, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding.
"Our move to California is a key strategic move towards creating a structure which will be able to unleash the huge potential for Ducati of the US market," said Joseph Piazza, CEO of Ducati North America. "We currently have a number of products which are proving to be a great success in California and beyond. In particular, we are excited about the popularity of the innovative, new fuel-injected Monster 620, which is bringing Italian design and style to city centers and twisty roads all over the country."

Motor Sport Benelli Tornado Modification Motorcycle Performance

Triumph Motorcycle Performance Numbers

Just added to the Motorcycle Performance section of SportRider.com are the performance numbers for the 2007 Triumph Daytona 675 direct from our test in the May, 2007 issue. Also added are the performance numbers for the 2008 Street Triple and Daytona 675 straight from the May and July, 2008, issues. These settings were set by the staff of Sport Rider, who average 150lbs, using the original equipment tires supplied by the manufacturer. Altitude corrections have been applied according to NHRA standards

Yamaha Motorcycle Performance Numbers

Just added to the Motorcycle Performance section of SportRider.com are the performance numbers for the 2007 Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R6, and FZ1 direct from our tests in the March, May, July, and September, 2007 issues, respectively. Also added are the performance numbers for the 2008 YZF-R6, YZF-R1, and FJR1300 straight from the April, June and July, 2008, issues. These settings were set by the staff of Sport Rider, who average 150lbs, using the original equipment tires supplied by the manufacturer. Altitude corrections have been applied according to NHRA standards.

Aprilia Mana 850 Review Motorcycle Performance

The Aprilia Mana 850 will be a motorcycle of consequence. At least that’s the conclusion I come to while swooping through curves on Southern Californian backroads aboard the Piaggio Group’s pitch for the entry-level/crossover crowd. Corner after corner I dip the bike in, rolling on and off the throttle, no shifts to worry about, no clutch to pull.

Sure, the Mana and its unconventional automatic Sportgear transmission could just as easily flop - remembered as an oddity, an unsuccessful offshoot in motorcycle evolution. Yet, whatever its fate, here it is, the Mana, a full-fledged motorcycle flaunting the unofficial rule that twist-and-go simplicity always be relegated to the scooter realm.

The naked Mana is a motorcycle plain enough, with obvious chain-drive and a 90-degree V-Twin powerplant on display. Only closer inspection reveals the lack of a clutch lever, made possible by the Sportgear transmission, a CVT design with four separate drive modes.

2009 Aprilia Mana 850
The Mana's Sportgear transmission has four settings - three fully-automatic "Autodrive" and one manual sequential-shift mode.
The first three “Autodrive” settings: Sport, Touring and Rain, are fully automatic engine mappings, selected by the rider via right side switchgear button. The fourth setting, a manual sequential shift mode dubbed Sportgear, operates similar to a traditional gearbox. Seven gear ratios are modulated by a traditional pedal or +/- trigger switch on the left-side switchgear.

In practical application, the Autodrive settings make a noticeable difference in power delivery. In Sport the engine revs high, with quicker acceleration - at least we felt it revs higher, as the Mana has no tach to gauge the RPM. Rain mode, which unlike the others makes an audible clunk once selected, has a more relaxed throttle delivery for its intended wet-weather application. Touring is a happy medium and preferred default setting. In all three auto modes a rider can manually downshift, for better acceleration on passing maneuvers. But once committed to the mindless application of Autodrive, I found it much simpler to just twist the throttle and go.

In fact, the auto setting works so well I found little interest in operating in the Sportgear mode at all. The manual shift mode does a decent job simulating a regular gearbox with seamless upshifts, but I didn’t shift better than the computer – so what’s the point? The entire system, which is electronically controlled, is idiot proof. Even in manual mode the bike will downshift when it needs to and stalling the Mana is impossible.

Yamaha’s 4-wheel hybrid Motorcycle

Yamaha has a cool new motorcycle on the way, a whole new class of four-wheeled recreational vehicles that they will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. It appears to put motorcycle performance and handling together with four wheels of traction. Not a whole lot of info is know about the Tesseract, but we do know it is a hybrid and has a pretty cool tilting mechanism, called a “dual-scythe suspension.” It makes it a four-wheel carving machine that still maneuvers as well as two-wheeled machine. It is powered by a hybrid electric V-twin engine that is liquid-cooled. Yamaha claims that there will be a lot of torque and power, enough to power it on the race track with no problems if you ever wanted to.
[Source: GizMag]

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MODIFIKASI STYLE SUPERMOTO MOTORCYCLE PERFORMANCE

You must have guessed, this motor base made in Japan. Big mistake. Instead, the original production of China, Dayang brand. In fact, the original model is a duck.
Motor is owned by Aditya Wisnu Wardana from Banyumas, Central Java. He wanted to be a supermoto bike overhauled. For cultivation, it was entrusted to Suswanto from Billy's house Custom modifications (BC).
As the virus spread WJS, Suswanto streetfighter still a touch of the artificial motor is 2006. His intention, this bike streetfighter want full contrived. However, Adit wanted for motorcycle supermoto style is often used wara-wiri Purbalingga-Purwokerto. So, he took the motor for high mobility multi-function and style, "explained Wanto, call Suswanto slang.

From duck a model supermoto obviously needed a lot of changes, including the design of the framework. In materials, the original frame must be replaced. In fact, the top Underbone added to the main frame of a stronger material. The main point behind komstir, then pulled back until the bottom of the seat.

New bone is multifunctional. In addition to the tank and seat upholstery, new bone was once a major new order. That way, the motor seemed more solid. In order to view sangar added, add DELTABOX Wanto variation of 2-inch pipe material, making the center looks solid.

Changes Bodi, without offset changes in the legs, of course not get perfect results. For the front legs, part of the Honda GL dikanibal-Pro with the consideration of stronger and taller. This form is suitable to build a supermoto form.

Puch Magnum "Cafe Racer?"

Insane little moped. There was a 2 or 3 year window where I would have killed for a scoot like this.

ATV Kawasaki Brute Force 750 2011 design

ATV Kawasaki Brute Force 750 2011 design

Kawasaki Brute Force 750 ATV is always impressive as the cruiser motor model 4x4i ($ 8,849), which etrim suitable form in all-terrain road. from the previous review in January 2010 version so I can not mention the details too much, but this unit is one of the favorite features is equipped with powerplants ATV - Kawasaki liquid-cooled, 90-degree, fuel injected, 749cc V-Twin. Other highlights include dual A-arm front suspension, the suspension is fully independent dual A-arm rear, and 1,250 pounds of towing capacity impressive. For 2011 Brute Force 750 4x4i are available in a wide selection of attractive colors: Royal Dark Red, Green woodsman, and painted Ruby Red Metallic.

Now THAT'S a Rossi Fan!

Saw this pic and just cracked up!  If Rossi rode a goldwing..

Wallpaper Aprilia Mana 850

Aprilia Mana 850 Picture

Aprilia Mana 850 Red Edition

Aprilia Mana 850 Black

Wallpaper Aprilia Mana 850

Aprilia Mana 850 Picture

Aprilia Mana 850 Red Edition

Aprilia Mana 850 Black

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Wallpaper

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Sport Bike

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Image

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Wallpaper

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Wallpaper

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Sport Bike

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Image

Kawasaki Ninja 650R Wallpaper

KAWASAKI NINJA 250CC Full Original Body kit

After the start the long expected Kawasaki Ninja waited 250 R i
n India, Jaipurites on the local start. The day will come after 12 days of the country wide introduction. Our team has the desired information and reached the Bajaj Probiking Showroom in the heart of Jaipur.

The baby Ninja indicated, both in the colors, black and green, in the Showroom. Showroom manager Jagjeet Singh Rathore told us a very interesting thing over Ninja. The two-lamp headlights kawasaki Ninja 250 R becomes with Running Day time lamps (DRL loaded) for security. This is an interesting function, into international bikes.

2010 Supermoto Motorcycles - Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP

Supermoto Motorcycles - Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP


Supermoto Motorcycles - Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP

Supermoto Motorcycles - Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP


Supermoto Motorcycles - Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP


Supermoto Motorcycles - Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP

2010 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP - International Specifications MSRP: See Dealer

Chassis

Frame
Tubular steel Trellis frame
Wheelbase
1465mm (57.7in)
Rake
24°
Front Suspension
Marzocchi 50mm fully adjustable usd forks with DLC
Front Wheel Travel
195mm (7.7in)
Front Wheel
5-spoke in forged light alloy 3.50x17
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17
Rear Suspension
Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Rear Wheel Travel
156mm (6.1in)
Rear Wheel
5-spoke forged light alloy 5.50x17
Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR17
Front Brake
2 x 305mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc callipers 4-piston, 2-pad
Rear Brake
245mm disc, 2-piston calliper
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4l - 3.3gallon (US)
Dry Weight
171kg (377lb)

Instruments
Digital unit with displays for: Speedometer, rev counter, lap times, time, oil temp, battery voltage, A & B trips, fuel reserve trip, scheduled maintenance. Warning lights for: Neutral, turn signals, high-beam, rev-limit, oil pressure, fuel reserve. Plus: Immobilizer system and management of DDA system

Warranty
2 years unlimited mileage
Body Colour (Frame/Wheel)
Corse red (red / black) - Corse white (red / black)
Versions
Dual seat
Seat Height
875mm (34.5in)


DDA
Standard equipment


DTC
Not available on this model


ABS
Not available on this model

Engine
Type
L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled
Displacement
1078cc
Bore x Stroke
98x71.5mm
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Power
95hp (69.9kW) @ 7500rpm
Torque
75.9lb-ft 10.5kgm @ 5750rpm
Fuel injection
Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Exhaust
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes

Transmission
Gearbox
6 speed
Ratio
1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=24/28
Primary Drive
Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1
Final Drive
Chain, Front sprocket 15, Rear sprocket 41
Clutch
Dry multiplate with hydraulic control

Emissions
Standard
Euro


Media Press Release

DUCATI PRESENTS 2010 INNOVATIONS

Finally unveiled, world preview of the new and eagerly anticipated Multistrada 1200.

Also new for 2010: new “Corse” livery for the 1198, two new Hypermotard 1000evo models and technical advances in the Monster family.

As is tradition prior to the opening of the EICMA show, Ducati has officially revealed the innovations of its 2010 product range.
Dream bikes, the fruit of Italian ingenuity and creativity, and destined to become new points of reference on the international market, are ready to take the spotlight at EICMA 2009, the 67th edition of the International Motorcycle Exhibition, taking place at the Fiera Internazionale di Milano in Rho, from 10 - 15 November.

Before the unveiling of the 2010 line-up, the new Ducati Corse logo was presented to the international press, an evolution of the historic brand in the form of a new graphic, following on from the launch of the new Ducati logo at last year’s EICMA show.

A press conference, eagerly anticipated and rich in content, took place immediately prior to the official opening of the trade show. Gabriele Del Torchio, President of Ducati Motor Holding, met with representatives of the international media to present the company’s recent sporting and commercial results, confirming the Italian manufacturer’s strength and performance, despite the difficulties that the sector is currently experiencing.

“In 2009 Ducati has faced a year of important challenges but also one of important opportunities,” stated Gabriele Del Torchio, President of Ducati, during the conference. “The challenges arrive from a market that has entered a significant worldwide slump and where the segment in which we operate could have dropped by 35% by the end of this year. In this scenario Ducati knew how best to react, so much so that our shares have continuously grown and in 2009 we will register a record share of 7.2% on a worldwide level. This result was achieved by sticking strictly to the objectives we had set ourselves, in relation to the company’s three fundamental pillars. Firstly, product, with the 2010 innovations the clearest demonstration of how we have followed an intelligent plan for continuous renewal. Then the distribution network, constantly renewed and reinforced to improve and expand the service. Thanks also to the recent opening of stores in Shanghai, Mexico City and in Vietnam, Ducati today distributes in 80 countries of the world. Last but not least, the brand. We continue to work on the recognition of our brand name, and above all, on the role that Ducati has as an ambassador of Italian style across the world, a factor that is of fundamental value to us.”

Claudio Domenicali, General Director of Ducati Motor Holding, then presented the many new bikes lining-up in Ducati’s 2010 Model Year.

“We are present at EICMA with a series of important innovations, in accordance with our strategic industrial plan,” declared Claudio Domenicali, Ducati’s General Director, while presenting the 2010 Model Year. “The new Multistrada 1200 provides Ducati with an important opportunity to penetrate what is, for us, a completely new market segment, with a totally innovative concept, in terms of performance, usability and technological content. Four bikes in one, with four different riding modes, traction control and electronic suspension but, most importantly, a true Ducati, in its style, design and advanced technology, derived directly from Ducati’s racing experience on tracks across the world. The Hypermotard 796 e 1100 evo, the new “Corse” liveries for the 1198 S and 1198 R, as well as countless technical and style updates, complete the 2010 line-up of which we are so proud.”

The undeniable star is the eagerly awaited Ducati Multistrada 1200, already in the running to take the prize for “best bike in show.”

Faithful to the original intuition, which combined sport bike technology with comfort and versatility, Ducati now extends the concept further with a brand new Multistrada 1200 designed to satisfy the demands of all motorcyclists. Ducati have designed a motorcycle to tackle all kinds of journey and road surface using technology derived from the Bologna made race bikes in MotoGP and World Superbike.

A bike with no limits, that can transform itself to suit the rider’s demands, from a supersport to a tourer for long journeys with a passenger and luggage, to an everyday bike which can breeze through the daily commute and also tackle off-road routes with the agility of an enduro; in other words, four bikes in one!

Ducati have once again pushed the limits of motorcycle design by adding Italian innovation to the elegance, style and technology which characterise the motorcycles that leave the Bologna factory.

All it needed was a heart, the perfect engine to fulfill the potential of this new design. The obvious starting point was the World Championship-winning engine, the Testastretta, used on the Superbike 1198. Engineers in Bologna have succeeded in harnessing the immense power of this engine, making it smooth and adaptable to any situation. The new Testastretta 11° engine is thus born, and represents a milestone in combining performance with usability.

2010 Special Editions celebrate the historic Ducati Corse logo change and two world titles in Superbike and Superstock. The 1198 S Corse Special Edition and 1198 R Corse Special Edition, both equipped with factory team-style aluminium fuel tanks, Ducati Traction Control and a special celebratory Ducati Corse livery, now complement the lightweight and agile 848 now in Dark colour scheme, the awesomely powerful 1198, and the high-spec 1198 S to complete the 2010 Superbike model line-up.

There are more exciting new products in the Ducati Hypermotard range that now becomes a fully-fledged family of bikes in 2010. No longer just one, but three versions, designed to suit different needs, but each with the same specific objective: to provide excitement and fun. So here is the new, agile Hypermotard 796, which joins the new and even more powerful Hypermotard 1100EVO as well as the extreme version, the as yet unseen Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP.

Hot on the heels of its early model year 2010 launch in October, the lightweight 796 is now joined by an evolution of the 1100 model that rolls out at an incredible 7kg (15.5lb) lighter and 5hp more powerful than the original.

And if further weight reduction and more punch wasn't already enough on a bike that was built to thrill, the Hypermotard 1100EVO SP pushes the limits even further with a model intended to perform on the track as well as the street.

The exciting introduction to the Monster family for 2010 are the ABS equipped versions of the 696 and 1100 (basic and S), the first time that Ducati has ever equipped the Monster family with a safety-enhancing anti-lock braking system.

Other 2010 introductions to the Monster family include new exhaust guards, which feature a longer shape and provide improved heat protection.

Brand new crankcases for the 696, which are an impressive 1.2kg (2.6lb) lighter and, furthermore, the user-friendliness of the controls has been improved with 4-point adjustable clutch and brake levers to suit all hand sizes.

In addition, Ducati presents many new accessories, special components and a new collection of Ducati clothing.

MOTOGP R6 SATRIA FU MODIFICATION

MOTOGP R6 SATRIA FU MODIFICATION


Modification of the motor is channeling creativity to create and innovate so that it can be realized according to what the chill and in the form of real teraplikasikan. Djarum Black MOTODIFY 2009 who visited the city of Pekanbaru is the fifth city of roadshownya also displays a nice shape modifications like John Anga in preparing Satria FU 150 SE.

Newer concepts are formulated by John the theme R6 bike motor bike makes deserve ogled her in detail, the engine intake satria FU 150 original engine was standard only a little change in the ignition, the addition of CDI racing and pulling teeth, including the transfer of the gearbox so that more light when pulled tight with a maximum strength.

A significant part of the exterior changes are quite complicated according to John Anga, the shop owner John Anga Racing Sport (Jars) is dibagian swing arm and rear swingarm where it is thought the difficulty level seemed to provide a homemade intake adjusted to the change itself.

Also visible part visible from the front of the naked eye, a black screen with a bodykit Duco at Djarum Black graphic motifs add nuance fast, finishing varnishes and Sikken entrusted to chrome in some parts to enhance your sports display at Satria FU 150 motorcycles this. For the legs, John Anga use to Absedawn Aprilia front wheel and tire dressing Bridgestone GP has used to increase the keanyaran motor sport. All these motors work on the application requires two months he said.

John Anga concocting the most of that did not hesitate to give a touch of racing that was carried in accordance with the concept that he has from the beginning to enter a contest, especially automotive largest motorcycle by Djarum Black digawangi this. One participant from Pekanbaru expects to continue to creativity in the automotive world, when it was announced the winner of the motor's John Anga won seven trophy from several categories including those representing the city of Pekanbaru to the finals later in Solo because the bike picked up The Best Black Bike.

2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition

2010 Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition Picture


Ducati North America is appreciative to advertise the 848 Nicky Hayden Edition. This arresting accouter places a audibly American brand on the market’s best middleweight action bike. The 848 Nicky Hayden was publically apparent at the 2009 Red Bull United States Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, area Nicky’s MotoGP chase bike was presented in a analogous scheme. There could be no bigger time or abode to bless the American World Champion than at his home chase on the 4th of July.

This US-exclusive archetypal appearance an American aggressive acrylic scheme, appropriately fit for its addition on the 4th of July, alone autographed gas tank, and archetypal updates for the 2010 year. Check out the video of the Nicky’s photo shoot with the bike below!

The new Ducati 848 Nicky Hayden Edition enjoys all the achievement advancements of the absolute Superbike family, while abacus its own innovations to redefine the middleweight action bike class.

The words ‘agile’ and ‘refined’ appropriately call the 848. At 168kg (369lbs), the 848 is an amazing 20kg (44lbs) lighter than its predecessor.

NEW APRILIA SHIVER 750 (2010) MOTORCYCLE

The 2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 are out and as with the new Dorsoduro, the new Shiver looks bigger than ever. No above changes actuality – a agilely revised fairing, 5mm lower bench height, altered (lower) handlebars, hardly college and added rear-set footpegs, bouncing anchor discs and a new paintjob is about it. The 750cc, 92bhp, 81Nm v-twin engine, with ride-by-wire tech and tri-mode (sport, touring and rain) ammunition bang mapping additionally charcoal unchanged.


NEW APRILIA SHIVER 750 (2010) PICTURE

The 2010 Shiver’s animate tube trellis/aluminium axle blended anatomy and absurd aluminium swingarm is agitated over from the antecedent model, the abeyance is non-adjustable and ABS, developed by Continental, is accessible as an option. And, yes, we anticipate the new Shiver 750 is a abuse acceptable attractive bike, which should be able to authority its own adjoin machines like the BMW F800R, Triumph Street Triple and Ducati Monster 696 etc.



NEW APRILIA SHIVER 750 (2010) ENGINE PICTURE

It is absolutely no accessible amount to booty the advance in a chic as angrily aggressive as the average powered naked class. A chic area the action is not aloof about technology and performance, but additionally design, basic adherence and benumbed affluence and pleasure, elements which are not consistently accordant and are decidedly ambitious for designers and engineers. The Aprilia Shiver 750 is the naked anybody was cat-and-mouse for. A architecture able to amuse the disparate needs of those affairs this blazon of bike. From accustomed use to a cruise forth abundance passes or use on the racetrack, the Aprilia Shiver 750 is absolutely at home in any situation, guaranteeing authentic benumbed amusement at all times.

Motora GP Yamaha

Who suspects that Mio’s Yamaha can be juggled the display has soed elegant and sporty. That done by Chandra’s Antonius that do modification skubek in garputala symbol. Sketch is cut by Ton’s that Chrome’s boss. it dimension still follow the original.

Modif Honda Megapro Bergaya Ducati

Both builder, Fery Saifuloh and Wardoyo, from the workshop G2C in Cinere, Depok, showing the work of the Honda Mega Pro 2006. They are without a total overhaul of waste moge, relying only local goods. Most important, they said, the motor must remain visible ciamik.Change their concept of the motor
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5 Sepeda Motor Termahal Di Dunia

Kita boleh terkaget-kaget mendengar cerita tentang harga moge (motor besar) yang sama dengan mobil atau mencapai ratusan juta rupiah. Ternyata, dibandingkan dengan sepeda motor berikut, hal itu belum ada apa-apanya. Dari penelusuran berbagai media online, ternyata ada 5 sepeda motor termahal di dunia.

Kisaran harganya, paling rendah (tidak bisa disebut murah), mulai dari 139.567 dollar AS (Rp 1,57 miliar) hingga tertinggi 550.000 dollar AS (Rp 6,051 miliar). Ciri lainnya, hanya bisa ditunggangi oleh pengendaranya. Kendati kencang dan bertenaga, sepeda motor itu dipastikan tidak untuk balap. Karena harganya mahal, kendaraan ini paling pas sebagai koleksi.

Eksklusif
Kriteria yang harus dipenuhi moge termahal adalah dijual secara komersial. Jumlah produksi tidak dibatasi, meski kenyataannya dibuat terbatas atau eksklusif. Syarat lainnya, bisa digunakan di jalanan umum atau street legal.

Ternyata, dari lima moge supermahal ini, ada yang dibikin cuma 10 unit dan ada pula dibatasi sampai 100 unit. Sampai sekarang, belum ada laporan jumlah unit dari moge supermahal ini yang terjual. Kelima moge tersebut adalah:

Ke-5: MV Agusta F4 CC

Harga: 100.000 euro (Rp 1.571.750.775)
Sepeda motor ini dirancang sendiri oleh Claudio Castiglioni, Direktur MV Agusta, Varese Italia. Ia ingin menciptakan sepeda motor spektakuler untuk memenuhi strategi pemasaran sembari membuat versi yang benar-benar khusus dan unik.

Sepeda motor ini menggunakan inisial namanya “CC”. Prestasinya, mampu dikebut sampai 315 km/jam. Mesinnya berkapasitas 1.078 cc dan menghasilkan tenaga 198 PS. Dibandingkan dengan moge untuk MotorGP, MV Agusta F4 CC jelas kalah telak.

Lantas apa yang membuatnya mahal? Setiap motor ini diberi pelat platinum yang ditempatkan di atas tengah setang yang memperlihatkan nomor model dari 1 sampai 100. Dengan cara ini, pemilik punya nilai khusus, yaitu eksklusivitas dan hanya dimiliki segelintir orang. Motor ini juga dinilai sebagai mahakarya perusahaan tersebut.

Ke-4: MTT Gas Turbine Superbike
Harga: 175.000 dollar AS (110.000 euro; Rp 1.728.925.852)
Inilah moge yang memulai popularitasnya dari Hollywood! Bagi yang suka dan pernah menonton film Torque pasti sudah melihatnya. Ya… itulah MTT Gas Turbin Superbike.

Motor ini tidak hanya mahal, tetapi juga cepat. Rekor tercepat sepeda motor berdasarkan Guiness World Book Record dipegang oleh motor ini. Karena itu pula moge ini dijuluki “Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series Production”.

Selain menjadi “seleb” di Hollywood, MTT juga punya mesin yang berbeda dibandingkan moge lainnya. Moge ini menggunakan mesin turbin Roll Royce Allison seri 250, yang mampu menghasilkan tenaga 320 @52.000 rpm dan torsi 59 kg-m @2.000 rpm, transmisi 2 kecepatan otomatis dan rangka dari aluminium. Beratnya cuma 227 kg. Menurut MTT, sang pembuat dari Lousiana, kalau mesin dimodifikasi, tenaga sepeda motor ini bisa mencapai 420 PS dan torsi 69 kg-m.

Motor ini diselimuti fairing dari serat karbon. Di belakangnya dipasang kamera, sedangkan di depan dilengkapi dengan mata radar laser. Untuk menghidupkan mesinnya, cukup menyentuh tombol Smart Start.

Ke-3: Macchia Nera Concept Bike

Harga: 150.000 euro (Rp 2.357.626.162)
Dari namanya sudah diketahui asal usulnya. Motor ini menggunakan mesin Ducati 998RS, dan merupakan karya para perancang dan insinyur Italia yang ingin menciptakan motor dengan teknologi sangat hebat, ringan, dan mahal. Tujuannya untuk menjadikan motor ini sebagai The Ultimate Track Bike dengan konsep: indah-sederhana dan sederhana-indah.

Mesin Testastretta dipasang pada rangka yang dibuat dari logam ringan, yaitu campuran titanium dan aluminium. Dilihat dari samping, rangka Macchia Nera terlihat seperti tali-temali mengikat mesin. Dirancang minimalis sebagai naked bike, tetapi dari segi estetika dinilai mengagumkan.

Motor ini tidak diproduksi secara massal. Namun, bila ingin memilikinya, ini bisa dipesan. Syaratnya, tentu saja menyediakan uang lebih dari Rp 2,35 miliar. Orang menyebut sepeda motor ini sebagai mainan mahal!

Ke-2: Ecosse Titanium Series

Harga: 250.000 dollar AS (Rp 2.787.500.000)
Kehebatan Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition sehingga dihargai seperti di atas lantaran seluruh sasisnya dibuat dari titanium. Begitu juga dengan kedua knalpotnya. Seluruh bodi dibuat dari serat karbon yang dilapisi dengan pernis. Desainnya dianggap inovatif dan dibuat dalam jumlah terbatas. Bobotnya 400 kg.

Mesin yang digunakan, V2 berkapasitas 2.150 cc, dilengkapi supercharger, intercooler, dan menggunakan sistem injeksi bahan bakar untuk pasokan bahan bakar. Seluruh mesin disepuh dengan krom sehingga penampilannya eksklusif dan mengkilap. Tenaga yang dihasilkan 200 PS dengan torsi 29 kgm.

Teknologi lain yang menyebabkannya mahal adalah shockbreaker!? hlin yang bisa disetel dan biasanya digunakan untuk superbike. Rem depan dan belakang menggunakan billet ISR dengan 12 kampas.

Fitur khusus eksklusif lainnya, sadel yang empuk dan ergonomis, dapat disetel; plus nomor seri yang diukir pada klem setang dan pelat nomor. Roda moge ini juga dibuat dari serat karbon yang dilapisi pernis.Tambahan lain adalah aksesori mewah, jam BRM yang dirancang sesuai dengan desain dan warna Ecosse Titanium.

Termahal: Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike

Harga: 550.000 dollar AS (Rp 6.051.650.000)

Diperkenalkan pada 2003 oleh DaimlerChrysler. Waktu itu, tidak disebutkan harganya. Namun, media memperkirakan 250.000 dollar AS. Pasalnya, biaya produksi per unit 200.000 dollar AS. Namun allpar.com, situs remis Dodge yang mengutip kantor berita Reuter menginformasikan, Neiman Marcus membeli 10 unit moge dengan harga satu unit 550.000 dollar AS (Rp 6.051.650.000).

Untuk mesin, tak ada yang bisa mengalahkannya. Kapasitas total mesin 8,3 liter yang terdiri dari 10 silinder dengan konfigurasi V. Mesin ini dicomot dari supercar Dodge Viper yang dibanggakan Chyrsler pada awal 1990-an.

Diklaim mampu mencapai kecepatan 640 km/jam dengan beratnya yang total 680 kg. Keunikannya, motor ini punya suspensi independent 4-roda. Kedua roda depan dan belakang dipasang tandem sehingga konfigurasi roda-rodanya mirip dengan ATV. Akselerasi 0–96 km/jam hanya 2,5 detik (ada yang memperkirakan di bawah 2 detik). Dikabarkan motor tidak boleh digunakan di jalan raya umum! Karena itu pula, nasib moge ini sekarang tidak begitu jelas.

Tahun lalu muncul tiruannya yang dibuat di China. Mesin yang digunakan 150 cc dan ditawarkan dengan harga 1.400 dollar AS (Rp 15.575.000). Namanya KMD Tron. Kini ia juga dijual di Amerika dengan harga 1.180 dollar AS atau Rp 13.216.500.

Reader Submittal...

A truly excellent historical photograph.. 

This is Richard H. O'Loughlin Sr. Boston Mass State Police 1935 Indian Scout.  He was a member of the Massachusetts (Mass) State Police.   He retired badge number one many years ago and past many years ago as well.

Sent in by his grandson.!  Thanks Again Richard!  Fantastic pic!

Reader Rides. Fantastic 2-Stroke Repli Racers!

Keith Montgomery sendt in a bunch of pics (some already in an earlier post) including these nice Aprilia and Honda Repli Racers  Fantastic Stuff!


1996 Aprilia RS250 "Reggianni" colors- one of my all time favorite bikes to own and ride.

1993 NSR250 SP

Nice shop too..