2009 - Honda ST1300A ABS Top Pictures

2009 Honda ST1300A ABS Top Pictures

2009 - BMW K Series to 1300cc

BMW K1000S

The K1300S benefits from 136cc more power, with BMW's other superbike cranking out 175 horsepower.

BMW K1000R

The distinctive front end of the K1300R defines the naked version of BMW's revamped K series.

BMW K1000GT

The improved engine capability of the K motor figures to enhance the already solid GT touring platform. Tuned for power output on the lower end, the K1300GT taps out at 160 hp at 9000 rpm and 99 lb-ft of torque at 8000 rpm. Again, engine changes carry over with the other K models. ABS comes standard, with ESA II and ASC optional. Also changed is a new adjustable windscreen.

source : http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/354/1260/Motorcycle-Article/2009-BMW-K-Series-Goes-to-1300.aspx

2009 - Yamaha MT-01 Sport Touring Motorcycles

2009 - Yamaha MT-01 Sport Touring Motorcycles

2009 - Yamaha MT-01 Sport Touring Motorcycles Performance

2009 - Yamaha MT-01 Sport Touring Motorcycles Wallpaper

2010 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPNAM Audio Comfort, Navi, ABS, XM Wallpaper

2010 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPNAM Audio Comfort, Navi, ABS, XM Wallpaper

2010 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPNAM Audio Comfort, Navi, ABS, XM Wallpaper

2010 Honda Gold Wing GL18HPNAM Audio Comfort, Navi, ABS, XM Wallpaper

2010 - Kawasaki GTR1400

MCN overall verdict
Kawasaki has given the GTR a significant upgrade, added to the comfort of the original model with a larger screen and include heated grips as standard. But more interestingly they’ve improved the safety of their flagship tourer with new ABS and traction control. The traction control is really impressive and works off the ABS wheel sensors and is the most advanced system currently available on a road bike.

Engine
Thankfully Kawasaki has left the engine alone, which has been a strong point of the larger tourer. The powerplant is taken from the mighty ZZ-R1400 but detuned for more midrange. The GTR also now boasts variable valve timing, the first on any Kawasaki, which has the smoothest operation on the market, far better than Honda’s VFR. It also has nearly 140bhp and gallons of torque, both of which are class-leading.

Ride and Handling
Kawasaki hasn’t played around with the handling, either, which was not a fault of the old model. There’s a slightly stiffer spring at the rear, but that’s about it. For a large bike, the GTR can be hustled along with confidence, but you need a lot of confidence in the front Bridgestone tyre, which has been specifically designed for this model. The new linked ABS braking is excellent, and it’s changeable for riding fully loaded or with pillion and luggage.

Equipment
This is an area where the old GTR lacked, especially when compared to the competition from BMW. However, Kawasaki has addressed this and now the GTR comes with more options as standard like heated grips, larger screen, ABS and traction control as standard. There is also an additional mode button on the left bar to scroll through the informative clocks while the electric screen is pre-programmable.

source : http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Kawasaki/Kawasaki-GTR1400-2010-current/?&R=EPI-119779

2010 - Harley-Davidson XR1200X

MCN overall verdict
Based on the 2009 XR1200, the XR1200X is slightly more sports biased than the sports biased XR1200. Confused? Don’t be. All you have to think about is the X-model has vastly improved, multi-adjustable suspension that makes a difference when riding 187kg of American muscle on our roads. It also comes in a menacing black paint scheme with black exhausts. Engine spec remains the same as the XR1200. Just remember Harley’s idea of sports bike performance is nothing like a 600-1000cc sports machine produced in the past 20 years.

Engine
The air-cooled 1202cc is all torque – 74ftlb of it – with not a lot more horsepower to top off the lowdown punt, but then it is based on the 1200 Sportster but with higher compression and upswept, high volume 2:1:2 exhausts (see XR1200 review for full details).



Ride and Handling
The addition of Showa pig piston forks and piggyback shocks puts the accomplished XR1200 onto another rung of the handling ladder. There’s a lot more feedback from front and rear wheels and the front end feels considerably more settled on the brakes. At the same time it is supple enough to rubbish the Queen’s crumbling highways. This means you can actually wring every last drop of performance from the XR1200X and make use of it. Or simply enjoy the slow revving nature of the bike with an improved, polished even, ride quality.



Quality and Reliability
The Harley-Davidson chassis range is slowly but surely getting updated. Better brakes and suspension figure highly, as per the XR1200 and XR1200X. But somewhere along the line H-D have forgotten about the simple things like why is the clutch cable flapping in the breeze; why are the footpegs and foot controls so chunky-ugly yet so loose, and so on?



source ; http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Harley-Davidson/Harley-Davidson-XR1200X-2010-model/

Kawasaki ER6N

Don't love with the fairing, Kawasaki Motors also made ER6n, which has the base engine same with Ninja 650R. Fairing absence will cut the weight of motors and Of course the price ($ 400), although without the fairing, the design of the head lamp and radiator Shroud valor enough in my opinion. Get ER6n and compete with the Ninja 650R and name Hornet?

Kawasaki ninja 650R - IMHO Motor Sport Touring

Ninja 650R version of the previous years had very similar headlamp denan Ninja 250R. However, the 2009 Ninja 650R version will be equipped to adopt the kind of Headlamp Ninja ZX-6R that directly create value of valor Drastic increases. Ninja 650R machines that can produce power 72 bhp reportedly also suffered Update that claimed more subtle and more in bertorsi low RPM.

Radiator cooling also looks a bit more into the fairing to hide out when we compare it with previous versions of Ninja 650R. Similarly, the adoption of injection systems and transplant the new catalyst, made motorcycles worth U.S. $ 6799 has exhaust gas is more environmentally friendly and pass Euro III. When analyzed by type of high stangnya, then the motor is not a Race Motor with specifications, but IMHO Motor Sport Touring is comfortable to wear for the middle-long distance