SportsBiker jailed for posting Yamaha R6
stunt clips on YouTube

Sportsbike enthusiast Sandor Ferenci, 28, who posted footage of himself performing stunts on his 600cc Yamaha R6 at more than 130mph on video sharing site 'YouTube' has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison. Ferenci, posted a mix of classic stunts and bike manouveres, which included wheelies and skids on the A422 road in Banbury, Oxfordshire. England UK.

Judge Terence Maher, sentancing at Oxford Crown Court, told Ferenci that he had carried out "lunatic and grossly irresponsible manoeuvres at considerable speed". In addition to the jail time, Ferenci was banned from driving for two years, and will have to take an extended driving test on returning to the roads.

The Yamaha R6 is capable of running up to around 16,200+ rpm, and has the one of the highest redlines of a four-stroke production engine. Such a high speed is close to levels known in 'Formula 1' engines. As always here at Sportsbikes.com we don't condone unsafe riding... but great wheelie Sandor. :-)

Bajaj

Bajaj Auto has launched a new versionof its Pulsar bike,Pulsar 135 LS, in order to place the pulsarbrand in the masssegment. With this release the shares of Bajaj Auto surged by 1.67% to Rs. 1668.
The Pulsar 135 LS has been launched at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 51,000, in Delhi. Bajaj expects a sale of at least 30,000 units per month of the new Pulsar.
Bajaj Auto has refreshed all the bikes, under the Pulsar brand and the company expects that the new launch will help in the pulsar bikes to go beyond 80,000 units per month.
Bajaj Auto's total vehicle sale has risen by 73% to 276,759 units in November 2009 as compared to November 2008. So has been the performance of the company's motorcycles sales, which rose by 84% to 242,390 units during the same period. Bajaj Auto's net profit has shot-up by 117.85% to Rs. 402.83 crore along with the company's net sales, which increased by 15.4% to Rs
2793.22 crore in the second quarter, September 2009 in comparison with the same quarter, September 2008.
Bajaj Auto has entered into an agreement with France's Renault and Japan's Nissan Motor in the last month. In this agreement the companies will collectively make a low-cost car, which would be launched in the year 2012.
The promoters of the company have pledged 10.93 lakh shares, which is 0.76% of the total equity of the company. The promoters have a total stake of 49.62% in the company as registered on
30 September 2009.
Bajaj Auto deals in the manufacturing and distribution of the motorized two-wheeler and three-wheeler scooters, motorcycles and mopeds.

Honda Cb Twister Review

Overall

Leading two-wheeler manufacturer HMSI (Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India) launched another stunning model Honda CB Twister in Indian auto market in entry level segment. Last year Honda has stormed Indian motorcycle market with the launch of Honda CBF Stunner in mid segment and now with the launch of Honda CB Twister, company shows that it eyes on entry level bike market. The company has launched three variants of CB Twister which equipped with the same capacity engine but they differ in terms of kick start, self start and disc brake availability. The base variant comes without disc brake and self start option, second variant comes with self start option but disc brake is not available while third and top end variant of the bike is loaded with both self start and disc brake option. The company official said that it will be available in showrooms from February 2010 onwards. The company has also not yet announced the exact Honda CB Twister price but the company official indicates that its all three variants might be priced in the range of Rs 42,000 to Rs 48,000. He added that the prices of all variants of Honda CB Twister will be announced at Delhi Auto Expo which is scheduled for first week of January 2010.

Honda Cb Twister Full Review »

Honda Cb Twister Bikes

Honda Cb Twister Model

Price

Average(Kmpl)

Engine

Honda CB Twister Self Start with Disc Brake

Rs. 48,000 *

65kmpl Petrol

109 cc

Honda CB Twister Self Start with Disc Brake Photos

Honda CB Twister Self Start with Disc Brake Specifications

Honda CB Twister Self Start

Rs. 45,000 *

65kmpl Petrol

109cc

Honda CB Twister Self Start Photos

Honda CB Twister Self Start Specifications

Honda CB Twister Kick Start

Rs. 42,000 *

65kmpl Petrol

109 cc

Honda CB Twister Kick Start Photos

Honda CB Twister Kick Start Specifications

Kawasaki ZX12R Ninja

Kawasaki ZX12R Ninja

With the Kawasaki ZX12R Ninja, Kawasaki plunged into the high-performance sportbike war raging among the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers. The Ninja's liquid-cooled, 1199cc DOHC, 16-valve 4-cylinder engine generates a peak power of 178 bhp at 10500 rpm.

The Kawasaki Ninja's revolutionary all-aluminium monocoque frame and cast steering swingarm pivot areas realise an extremely stiff structure and contribute to the bike's superb high-speed stability and supersport handling performance.

The ZX12R's wind-tunnel designed fairing was developed with help from Kawasaki's aircraft division and the redesigned upper cowl has a shorter nose for improved aerodynamics and a sportier look. In honour of an agreement reached among Japanese manufacturers, starting with 2001 models, Kawasaki introduced speed limiters in the ZX-12R to reduce the bike's top speed to 300 km/h.

Kawasaki ZX12R Ninja Technical Specifications

Engine	Four-stroke, DOHC, inline four
Displacement	1,198cc
Starting	Electric
Bore x stroke	83.0 x 55.4mm
Compression ratio	12.2:1
Cooling	Liquid
Carburetion	Fuel injection with 46mm throttle bodies and sub throttles
Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Six-speed
Frame	Aluminum monocoque
Rake / trail	23.5° / 3.9 in.
Suspension (front)	43mm inverted hydraulic telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable spring preload
Suspension ( rear)	UNI-TRAK® system with single shock, adjustable compression and rebound damping, adjustable ride height, and adjustable preload
Wheel el (front)	4.7 in.
Wheel travel (rear)	5.5 in.
Tire (front)	120/70 x 17 tubeless
Tire (rear)	200/50 x 17 tubeless
Front brake	320mm dual hydraulic discs
Rear brake	230 single hydraulic disc
Overall length	82.1 in.
Overall width	29.1 in.
Overall height	47.2 in.
Ground clearance	4.7 in.
Seat height	32.3 in.
Dry weight	463 lbs.
Fuel capacity	5.0 gal.
Wheelbase	57.1 in.

 

Yamaha YZF R1

The Yamaha YZF-R1 bike, launched in 1998, revolutionized the sportbike landscape by successfully combining the awesome power available previously in the true liter class (1,000cc) with the lightweight and responsiveness that a 600-class chassis affords.

Over the years, despite maintaining its distinctive sharp look, the R1 has undergone technical upgradations to keep pace with the times. The 2006 edition features a short-stroke 998cc DOHC, 20-valve, liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder engine that produces a peak power of 175 bhp.

The dual-valve fuel injection system uses motor-driven secondary throttle valves and 32-bit ECU for responsive, instantaneous power delivery. The refurbished Deltabox V frame, revised forks and a 20mm longer swingarm facilitate superb handling in the R1.

Yamaha YZF-R1 Technical Specifications:

Engine
Type	998cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, DOHC, inline four-cylinder
Bore x Stroke	77 x 53.6mm
Compression Ratio	12.7:1
Carburetion	Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition	TCI
Transmission	6-speed w/multi-plate slipper clutch
Final Drive	#530 O-ring chain
Chassis
Suspension (Front)	43mm inverted telescopic fork w/adjustable preload, compression damping, rebound damping; 4.7" travel
Suspension (Rear)	Single shock w/piggyback reservoir; adjustable for hi-/lo-speed compression damping, rebound damping, spring preload
Brakes (Front)	Dual 310mm discs; radial-mount forged 6-piston calipers
Brakes (Rear)	220mm disc w/single-piston caliper
Tires (Front)	120/70-ZR17
Tires (Rear)	190/50-ZR17
Chassis Measurement
Length	81.1"
Width	28.3"
Height	43.7"
Seat Height	32.9”
Wheelbase	55.7”
Rake	(Caster Angle) 24.0°
Trail	4.0”
Fuel Capacity	4.75 gal.
Dry Weight	381 lbs.
Others
Primary Reduction Ratio	65/43 (1.512)
Secondary Reduction Ratio	45/17 (2.647)
Gear Ratio - 1st Gear	38/15 (2.533)
Gear Ratio - 2nd Gear	33/16 (2.063)
Gear Ratio - 3rd Gear	37/21 (1.762)
Gear Ratio - 4th Gear	35/23 (1.522)
Gear Ratio - 5th Gear	30/22 (1.364)
Gear Ratio - 6th Gear	33/26 (1.269)
Warranty	1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty)

In 2006, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Yamaha racing in America, Yamaha released a Limited Edition yellow/white/black YZF-R1 in original Yamaha racing colours.

Hayabusa

Suzuki introduced the sportbike Suzuki GSX1300R, popularly known as the Hayabusa, in 1999. Since its inception the Suzuki Hayabusa was widely regarded as the fastest production motorcycle in the world until major Japanese motorcycle manufacturers voluntarily imposed speed regulators in their bikes.

The Hayabusa derives its name from the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, the fastest creature on the planet with speeds in excess of 300 km/h in its hunting dive. The Hayabusa's 4-stroke, four-cylinder liquid-cooled 1299cc engine enables it to generate an enormous peak power of 175 bhp at 9800 rpm and reach from 0-100 km/h in three seconds flat.

The Hayabusa's roaring success prompted other motorcycle manufacturers to come up with similar speed merchants like the BMW K1200S and the Kawasaki ZX-14R.



Suzuki Hayabusa Technical Specifications

Specs Engine	1299cc, 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
Bore x Stroke	81.0 x 63.0mm
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Fuel System	Keihin/Denso Fuel Injection
Lubrication	Wet sump
Ignition	Digital/Transistorized
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	#530 chain
Overall Length	2140mm (84.3 in.)
Overall Width	740mm (29.1 in.)
Overall Height	1155mm (45.5 in.)
Seat Height	805mm (31.7 in.)
Ground Clearance	120mm (4.7 in.)
Wheelbase	1485mm (58.5 in.)
Dry Weight	217kg (478 lbs.) 218kg (480 lbs.) CA. model
Suspension Front	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, 14-way adjustable rebound damping and 13-way adjustable compression damping
Suspension Rear	Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload, 22-way adjustable compression & rebound damping
Brakes Front	Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear	Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front	120/70-ZR-17
Tires Rear	190/50-ZR-17
Fuel Tank Capacity	21 L (5.5 gal.) 19.0 L (5.0 gal.) CA. model
Color	Black, Red, Blue

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India is all set to launch two sizzling new 1000cc bikes in India from its International range by the end of 2008-09. These Superbikes will come as CBUs (completely built units) and will be priced approximately at Rs 10 lakhs. Honda will also launch an advanced 100cc bike this year, which comes as a surprise because the entry-level segment has not shown any significant growth in the last year. Talking about the company's future plans Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India president & CEO S Aoyama said: "The new launches, along with the CBF Stunner, is slated to contribute about 10% towards the company's total turnover during the year. While CBF Stunner will generate an additional 8% towards the company's turnover, the other launches will help improve earnings by 2%."