Overview of Yamaha YBR 250 motorcycle

In 2009, Yamaha has released a new bike YBR 250, which is designed to take a huge gap in the lineup between the Japanese company's motorcycles and YBR125 XJ6. Overall, the bike comfortable, practical and fast enough. Motorcycle Yamaha YBR250 is designed more for beginners and those riders who like a quiet measured driving around town and beyond. Those who on YBR250 with 125-bottoms bike, notice that the 21-horsepower 249-cc engine of the new bike is quite spirited and able to disperse the bike up to speed 140-145 km / h, then with his head enough to drive on the freeway.

Yamaha YBR 250 very lightweight (138 kg), it has a roomy relaxed fit. All controls are easily accessible and easy to use. Mirrors are set correctly, review - a good one. A motorcycle is quite simple.

Among the drawbacks motorcycle Yamaha YBR 250 can be called a high price, because of which it is not much want to buy. Build a motorcycle manufactured in Brazil. Experts predict an eternal engine.

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French Peugeot scooter Geopolis - the best bike for city

  Peugeot Geopolis - this is quite a big scooter. The creation of this scooter enough attention paid to comfort, as I'll discuss later, but it was still a priority the development of French stylish bike. Peugeot has the ability to regain the favor of demanding audience. Dynamic design seamlessly blends smooth arc belt lines and sharp edges with ellipsoidal dome lights. The design of the rear part conjures up thoughts of futuristic Honda Pantheon: a faceted ruby is a stoplight in a frame of white direction indicators. Three wells chrome analog devices perfectly fits into the overall design concept, looking at the same time solid and dynamic.

 Despite the fact that the scooter is the same compact and is fully double, because of the driver's seat lumbar support with a strong impression for single scooter. Peugeot Geopolis full of surprises, and the first of them - a wide range of engines, which includes four power units with capacity from 125 to 500 cm3. The base engine is equipped with a volume of 125 cm3 4-valve head on the cylinder and produces 15 hp

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Review of motorcycle Defiant DF-200 Renspeed

   Somehow in life, that all my major purchases were limited to what is coming to it, what is needed, bought what was. As it happens, and with the bike - took the last of the salon, with a defect fixing plastic.

   Why chose a bike made in China? And I do not know, just saw, I liked the design, and especially how it will look after my intervention ... Available spare parts, good price, and, above all,'' manufactured under license from Yamaha'', and the engine, according to manager , was an American. Paid for, waited for the assembly and listened to all the recommendations for use. The motorcycle was taken to the street, poured into the battery

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Chopper Hyosung Aquila GV 650 - stylish, low-cost motorcycle

    Hyosung - the name of the new and unusual. Given the potential and the aggressive policy of the company, the situation could quickly change. It is therefore worth a closer look at the potential conqueror of the market in advance, especially as he tries to show its best side.

   Hyosung has made a name for himself in the manufacture of leather products. Hyosung has suddenly decided to get moto otdel, which was implemented in 1979. The newly formed Hyosung Motors & Machinery Inc has launched the first motorcycle in 1980, built at the factory in Changwon.

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Review of motorcycle Aprilia Pegaso 650 Trial

At least four of the sea, and perhaps four of the sun can take away his happy owner of a motorcycle handsome Pegaso. Like it or not - we have so far not known, but the representatives of the Aprilia say this with such certainty that pass by this premiere we just can not.

   One can only wonder what such a terrible metamorphosis happened to the mythical horse Pegasus for the last four thousand years, but the illegitimate son of Poseidon and Medusa (well, little family!) Failed to meet a new era in all its glory. Nervous job, bad ecology left his black seal, preventing accidents wings. Forced to adapt, Pegasus has got a heart of iron, was replaced by an image as a whole and was attached to the Aprilia.

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Review scooter Peugeot SpeedFight-2, Yamaha Aerox

Future owners of these scooters are doomed to envious glances. First of all pedestrians, who, by their dream by any means to increase their rate of movement. And when you can easily traffic jam and show the owners of expensive cars, a scooter looks like your back, believe me, they too will not remain indifferent.
Looking at these two sports scooter, you realize that designers, developers do not pay money for nothing, they have worked well. For the first time demonstrated in the last, the 20th century, scooters and now do not lose their relevance and popularity, becoming more modern and attractive. Yamaha Aerox produced virtually no change in the European branch of the Japanese company since 1997. A renovated in 2000 Peugeot SpeedFight2 is a European bestseller.

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What professionals say about the bike Yamaha FZ6-N Fazer

Fazer new generation of exhaust pipes are located under the seat, oval lamp lights and the main fuel tank, the original form, found distinctive modern look. Now manufacturers of motorcycles, how to order this construct such devices that simply can not fail to please the public. But at the same attractive appearance does not go far and do not earn a good reputation - it is necessary technical backup. In my opinion, Yamaha coped with this task quite well. Excellent chassis, good brakes and a powerful engine performs all the tasks assigned to it. Because of the classic fit and high-steering, the bike is very easy to drive at low speeds. This makes moving around the city in one great pleasure.

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Professional opinion on a motorcycle Yamaha FZ6-N Fazer

When mounted on a motorcycle, there was a feeling that drove him to more than one thousand kilometers. Everything seemed to relatives and friends. All the buttons and levers at hand, the compact, but informative instrument panel in its place, a good review in the mirrors. After a quick start the engine (injector after all), minute and start warming up. Again there was a sense of old acquaintance. Comfortable fit with a slight forward lean, which does not require getting used to, a narrow wheel, allowing pass where other bikes stop. Engine thrust has pleased even with the lower classes, and explosion after 8000 rev. / Min. (Still, he of the sportbike).

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Review of Moto Yamaha FZ6-N Fazer

In today's world we are quite accustomed to the surrounding things, and often do not notice the elements borrowed from nature. In the twentieth century, people have even invented a special direction to the engineering art, nature-oriented copy of inventions for the purposes of art. Commonly used by man, it is almost imperceptible, while in the field of view do not get as bright borrowing as Yamaha FZ6-N Fazer. Subconsciously, you know, this could create just the nature.


Stringent environmental limits Euro 2, which came into force in the summer of 2003, made all the world's motor manufacturers to reconsider their lineups. There was an exception and a universal 600 cc bestsseler concern Yamaha, last year, replaced by a radically new model. It happens that some things compare with the images seen on screen.

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Review the owner of the bike Suzuki Bandit GSF-250 (1991)

    Motorcycles, as you know, even in my price range very much. The criteria for selection were, first of all: price, engine size and weight - at my weight of 55 kg to acquire something heavy, mean automatic transfer of the vehicle in real estate, and the lack of easily damaged plastic. The abundance of fairings for sports motorcycles have long caused me fits of inexplicable fear, formed a wild associative close - inclined to bite lids fit the tank, his head under the cowl, the constant emphasis lying on the handlebars, bald tires, a mad inclination to turn ... No, I'm not an athlete. Choppers have been rejected because of their unsuitability to the original motion in cluttered traffic of the city. The choice fell on the "Street". Stripped, elegant, inexpensive, small, crafty and evil - that can be described as acquired my Suzuki Bandit 250 1991 year of birth. We met quickly: skim the surface of the motorcycle inspected, I provernuli key in the ignition and gently poked the starter button.

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Cast metal - motorcycle in the movie

Life motorcycle manufacturers are not very easy. Judge for yourself: not only to develop a technically perfect bike, which has high consumer qualities, we must also be able to convince customers that it really is what you need. Therefore, since the advent of the first production motorcycle manufacturers and dealers began to think about how to present products in a favorable light. The oldest and time-tested method - the factory teams participate in competitions on the machines, though the name similar to the serial counterparts. The principle of ''win Sunday, sell on Monday'' works almost flawlessly, but my problem - not all motorcycle enthusiasts blood boils at the word ''race''. It turns out that there are those who prefer a leisurely defile insane speed. How can that be with them? Rescue ray lit thanks to the guru of the world cinema, which for them to create the desired image, seated behind the wheel of the main characters of the motorcycle. Now tell me: if you were a fan of outdoor trips and sedate family man, do not you want to ride a bike, like the Terminator or Marlon Brando? That's right! Motorcycle manufacturers quickly realized this, and try on occasion to offer their bikes for the filming of the next blockbuster, and pay for a lot of money.

It all began, as usual, long before the time of unscrupulous use of films for promotional purposes, but rather in the 30s of last century. Then on cinema screens out the picture ''No limit'' with George Formby in the title role, and ''Motorcycle team.'' It was a story about a police motorcycle squad, united with a gang of criminals. The film was probably the first where the main characters are inseparable with their iron horses. The most well-known ''motorcycle'' movie of all time - ''Savage'', filmed by Stanley Kramer in 1953. It inimitable Marlon Brando plays the ringleader of a gang and travels to the utmost Triumph Thunderbird. The film is so beautifully described the riots committed by minors by motorcyclists in the town of Hollister (California) in 1947 that within 15 years, was banned in the UK. Young people around the world imitated Brando, a guy in a leather jacket on the bike and Triumph was considered a really steep. It is so steep that the sale of Triumph in America rose by 20%.

In general, the Triumph brand can be considered as the most popular with filmmakers, given the frequency of motorcycle company in the high-profile films. Thus, except Brando in the film ezdivshego ''savage'' on his own Triumph Thunderbird 1950, these tales have preferred Steve McQueen in the film ''The Great Escape,'' by Matthew McConaughey, who had been on the Triumph Bonneville 2003 in the film ''How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days. ''In the'' Mission: Impossible 2'' Motorcycle Triumph - all the actors of the first plan of vehicles, as one of the most exciting scenes in particular: the pursuit of Eton Hunt (Tom Cruise), a villain, it was filmed on the bikes Triumph: Speed Triple (with Cruise ) and Daytona 955i (a ''bad guy''). Daytona 955i ''lit up'' as in'' Torque'' - this bike rolled black biker gang leader Ice Cube

Balm for the soul of fans spilled appearance Ducati 998 models in the blockbuster ''Matrix Reloaded''. Trinity smartly went on a bike in heavy traffic, so even with a passenger behind. Enterprising Italians were not content with only one appearance of the bike on the screen and quickly threw the ''market'' limited edition Ducati 998 Matrix and Ducati Monster Matrix. Fraction of their sales increase in the Ducati around the world and made a video of Britney Spears ''Toxic'', in which the singer reportedly cuts through the city on the Ducati 999.

If we are talking about the BMW, it is useful to recall the very recent appearance of a motorcycle company in the film ''Payback'' with Ben Affleck in the title role. R1150R Rockster appeared in all its glory in a chase scene for the main characters.

Do not hesitate to take two-wheeled vehicles and the best agent of Her Majesty, Mr. Bond. James Bond. However, a special issue of intelligibility in a motorcycle he does not suffer, and therefore does not favor any particular brand. For example, in ''Never Say Never Again'' James rolled on the Yamaha XJ 650 Turbo, and the ''Golden Eye'' - already on the Cagiva. The most interesting two-wheeled machines were great spy tricycle Honda in the film ''Diamonds Are Forever'' and the black Kawasaki 900 with a sidecar, which could run as a homing missile (though this bike rode pursuers 007). By the way, like a true gentleman, Bond did not forget about their girlfriends - beautiful Fiona in the ''Fireball'' went to the BSA 650cc Lightning. Recent history also was marked by BMW, so in the movie ''Tomorrow Never Dies'' the supply department of British intelligence gave Bond BMW R 1200C.

    His place in the Hall of Fame and earned the moto of the actors Grandpa Harley-Davidson. Back in the 60s three brave guy, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hooper and Jack Nicholson traveled on the endless highway States in two ''Harley'' in the ''free-riders.'' About two-wheeled friend Don Johnson and Mickey Rourke in the movie ''Harley-Davidson and the Marlboro Man'' is easy to remember. Even Iron Arnie preferred Harley-Davidson in ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day''. Goolivud dealer gave for shooting 10 brand new bikes Fatboy. At the end of the film-nine of them found their hosts through the same dealer, and the newly minted owners did not know anything about the actor's share their elected representatives. Tenth is not experienced a spectacular leap from a bridge into a canal.

    When the final shot footage, cracker snaps for the last time, and the director yells ''Cut!'' The bottom line of many months of work. But not all the actors the strength to part with their favorite motorcycles. They are running headlong to the local dealers and spend only that money earned in the two-wheeled toys. Famous Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney prefers proven timeless classics. In his excellent Indian, George likes to slowly go all over the streets of Los Angeles, battling dozens of fans and on the spot.
     Ewan McGregor, known for his film ''Moulin Rouge'' and ''Star Wars'' and his friend Charley Boorman - people are restless and adventurous. Without further ado, a couple of guys saddled BMW R1150GS Adventure, and went on tour around the world. Tireless guys spent on the road a little over 3 months, visiting Central Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan. The hardest part of the road passed through Mongolia, Siberia and Alaska, but in spite of the difficulties of the actors have successfully finished on August 5 in New York.

    We hope that the tradition of making films with the participation of bikers and bikes continue and continue and we will see yet another great film on this subject.

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THE LEGEND OF Venetian – Aprilia

 What is a legend in the world of motors? It's a hundred or so years of history, the role of the founder - a guy with a goatee and top hat (with a cylinder - in terms of a hat), winning numerous races and mountain runs like Paris-New York, working on the MIC during World War II and the slow death in the postwar years, followed by injections of the revival of the rich plebeians like Volkswagen, Proton and Petronas, are in dire need of high-profile name to maintain his image. Is this the only way for great brands? What about the legend that began in a small garage, with poor production bike mechanic after the war? Which then grew into a powerful company, the second European manufacturer of motorcycles, shining like a diamond in the crown of world producers a two-wheeled vehicles? You say, can not be!

Aprilia says - you can!

So, it all started in the town of Noale, which is 20 kilometers from Venice, in a small shop owned by Alberto badges. The enterprising Italian quickly realized that a poor country needs cheaper transport, and began to produce bicycles and mopeds are called primitive'' Vivi'', which, however, were in demand. In addition to his small business, Alberto had to educate his son - a young Ivano Badges, which was not easy: the boy grew up a tomboy, and night school suffered only as a necessary evil, and that threw a couple of years. Two-wheeled motor vehicle smoky - that's the only thing that interested in the boy. Logically, Ivano began helping his father in the studio, trying to comprehend what it means - to create and sell.

As a boy of sixteen, Jr. Badges builds its first motorcycle with a motor of 50 cc. Immensely proud of his creation, he decides to take a ride around the neighborhood, completely forgetting that there is no muffler on your bike. In the words of Ivano before that no one ever threw shoes at him and poured water, and such expressions from the lips of the townspeople, he neither before nor after did not hear. Upset at first Ivano general did not show up on the street, but everything was back to square one, and he again went to help his father. And six months later to 50 cc monster bought at a price twice the market!

This creative breakthrough began in Ivano at age 18, when the light saw his second creation - ''Scarabeo''. It was the forerunner of modern motocross bikes with frame construction and the author's plastic splash guards, made by local craftsman. Painted almost all the colors of the rainbow, the bike was struck even the usually unflappable Badges senior.
In 20 years, becoming head of the Ivano family business - namely, a factory with a capital of $ 462,000, and 25 workers. In the yard in 1964 and the company finally got its present name - Aprilia, in honor of legendary in the fifties Lancia Aprilia. It was a smart move, as the name of the Aprilia was popular among the customers and could draw their attention to a little-known company. A year later, Ivano decided to open a small shop for the assembly of motorcycle racing. He even tried to race himself, but in time realized that it is better to entrust it to the pros.

    Everything went perfectly, production and sales grew, until one fine day not in the office is not broke, enraged Badges father. It turned out that the frame of his Aprilia broke straight during the movement, and Alberto insisted that it was a constructive defect. He was right - the frame, designed for a motor of 50 cc, just could not bear the load motor 125 cm3. The time has come to realize that the talent is not enough to design Ivano truly cool bikes. So in the Aprilia has its first graduate - an engineer.
    In 1970 motor show visitors in Milan could see the Aprilia booth area 4x4 meters, where the model of father and son Badges stood side by side.

 1975 was the year of birth of the first production motocross bike Aprilia. The novelty soon found a following among young people, and a year later, Ivan Alboretti it debuted in the Italian championship in motocross, in his first season he became the champion in the class 125sm3! In the same year, after this memorable victory, Aprilia motorcycles sold in addition to production, and 200 more replicas of racing! The next year (under the sign of victory in the 250cc class) sold 700 replicas. Business began to gain momentum, revenues increased from $ 35,000 in 1970 to $ 1.35 million in 1977. Over the next five years, sales have doubled to $ 3.15 million
    In 1982 Badges refused bicycle industry, both from the hopeless and unprofitable. The company is fully focused on the production of motorcycles and presented to the buyers of their first road bike with a 125 cm3 engine. 1983 brought earnings growth by half - $ 6.2 million profit - not bad for a garage of Noale!

    Have been in the history of Aprilia and difficult times. The policy of diversification of the company was unsuccessful, furniture and sunglasses brought significant losses. Fortunately, by this rapidly got rid of the ballast, and the skillful management moto allowed to repay their debts in three years instead of the established lenders five years.

    In 1987 Aprilia became a party to the World Championship World GP Road racing Championship with Loris Redzhiani as a factory driver. A little later began manufacturing scooters Aprilia.
In the nineties Aprilia has worked very well with BMW, releasing their model F650, and the popularity of these bikes, and, in parallel, the prestige of the most Aprilia, not least contributed to the highest quality.
    1998 brought a series of magnificent bikes with engines liter, and in 2000 the family were taken Aprilia Moto Guzzi and Laverda. This collaboration promises to bring their interesting results.
The last couple of years have been a real challenge for the company and its permanent president and owner of Ivano badges. The crisis of the European market scooter hit hard by the firm in which the production of this popular and relatively inexpensive technique has been in the foreground. So much so that a controlling stake in almost sold Ducati. Fortunately, the Aprilia team has once again proved that for them nothing is impossible. By focusing on a superbike, the company broke into a hurricane on the U.S. market with a new model for RSV Mille, found a strong (financially) investors, and here: Aprilia back to the crest of a wave.

    Today Aprilia - that's five refineries with a total area 297600m2, 1750 employees and 3500 vendors from around the world. This title in 21 of the world motorcycle championship, 140 victories in Grand Prix podium and 392 pilots factory teams. And yet - it's infinite love for motorcycles, commitment to innovation and continuous customer care.

    Here it is, this recipe is a legend.
    Do you agree?

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ALL DEATH TO SPITE - Tazio Nuvolari

MAntOvani Volante - The Flying mantuets. It's about Tazio Nuvolari, which, as in any present Italians, combining a truly epic courage, peace more than a passion for technology and the ability to walk a fine line between life and death on the road to victory.

  May 16, 1926 in pitch mist hung over the German Zolitude borough, it was difficult to discern the contours of your own car, not to mention the contours of the road. Hazardous cabinets and telephone poles like yourself popped toward racing motorcycles. My nerves could not stand, one after the other riders refused to fight.


 But ''Blue Arrow'' (so-called BIANCHI) Italian driver Tazio Nuvolari continued competition. A few laps to go bold mantuanets led the race, but treacherously slippery cobblestone section of road did the dirty deed. The car jerked, led, and a steel horse with his rider raced towards inevitable destruction. Read in German newspapers reported that the Nuvolari hardly live through the night, the plant management BIANCHI, wearing mourning clothes, went to the funeral of his pilot in Zolitude. Imagine their surprise when, on the Italian border, they accidentally collided head to head with ... invincible Tazio, who escaped from the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a concussion and multiple fractures in the bones, was sent to Ravenna. Six days later there was to be held next stage of the Championship. May 23 Nuvolari disgraced German correspondents, setting the seventh fastest time in terms of race. 

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Test jet ski Yamaha GP 1300 R Wave Runner

Jet ski Yamaha GP 1300R immediately likable extraordinary friendly design. The handrail is convenient to fix the passenger tail - wide rear deck, with which it is easy to take your jet ski riders. However, considering the size and capacity of 165 horsepower engine capacity of 1296 cm3, comes the understanding that before you are not a dolphin, but a real killer whale. Her heart - is a three-cylinder two-stroke engine wears an electronic fuel injection, and the issue is cardinality valve, EXUP system similar to road bikes of the company. All this high tech transfers engine torque with the shaft on the impeller - a rotor enclosed in an annular channel, absorbing water and releasing it through the jet nozzle. Intake manifold is designed so that water does not leak into the engine under any circumstances. Water entering a particularly active during taxiing into the engine compartment, immediately pumped overboard pumps.

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What experts say about the scooter Yamaha Majesty YP400

Strolling through the streets, happy to note that the two-is becoming more and more, brisk 50 cc, rocket sportbike, leisurely tourer. However, machines that can cause real interest is not so much. Yamaha Majesty YP400 - just one of the few. This is a real luxury class of scooters. It resembles an airliner: quiet, smooth lines and at the same time, a complete willingness to immediately take you to your destination inaccessible to other vehicles speed and comfort.

Management scooter a pleasure. Distressed mirrors: they provide a good overview and does not vibrate when driving, but the designers, according to one slave named reasons, placed them on the handlebars, so turning the steering wheel the driver loses all sense of what is happening behind.

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Scooter Yamaha YP400 Majesty

You are provided with, have respect in society, you have much to do business in the city center. What is the most comfortable vehicle, with no problems, but everything else is also a prestigious and mobile? Luxury Scooter Yamaha Majesty 400 - exactly what you need!
 The first thing that comes to mind is that before you a small pleasure yacht, very expensive and prestigious. I say at once, upon further acquaintance initial impression only strengthened. New season of 2004 - Yamaha Majesty 400 scooter is fully developed until the engine from scratch. The impressive hull lines c huge frontal fairing and at least a large windshield, luggage many possible niches and glove compartments, with a high feed baggy sofa. Crowned it all - the vast size of spoiler, a scattering of lights LED stop lamp socket and a solid high-caliber silencer. That's just the front part of the scooter is painfully average, not that snake eyes Burgman or wasp Nexus.

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Stages of development of the motorcycle Yamaha FZR 400

One of the most popular and high-quality motorcycles around the world are constantly developing. The creators of the motorcycle was applied much effort to improve it.

- 1986 Yamaha FZR 400 - the first motorcycle with an index of FZR (frame Deltabox, Exup not yet established)

- 1988 Yamaha FZR 400 R - Exup, inertia supercharging system is reinforced with a pendulum, weight: 165 kg Power: 59 hp

- 1990 Yamaha FZR 400 RR - The new frame, new carburetors, reduced basis, reduced to a mass of 160 kg., The rear wheel diameter of 17 (instead of 18th), Power: 59 hp

- 1993 Yamaha FZR 400 RR SP - Single model, retuned power system, installed a fully adjustable

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Moto Yamaha FZR 400 RR

At the beginning of the season in 2003 I became the owner of the model FZR 400 RR 1990, destined for the Japanese market. Definitely wanted sportbike - needed a bike to take the soul at the weekend. I bought what was at that time. I got the bike after a full bulkhead, so, despite his age, was in good condition. It only remained to paint it, put the plastic, and the finish of detail. Previous owner replaced the clutch, spark plugs, front wheel bearings, brake pads, bearings, steering column, rear tires, driven star, the lower cross arm, straight-through muffler set-reinforced brake hoses (front and rear), held ultrasonic cleaning carburetors. The benefits of such innovations are obvious: price, weight, and as it turned out - security.

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Reviewed by a professional motorcycle racer on bike Honda CBR 600

After passing just a few kilometers on both versions of the bike, I immediately give preference to the motorcycle with a fairing. With all the identity of the design, he has a better windscreen, which means that, even moving around the city, you will feel more comfortable. If you go to the suburban route, the difference will be even more striking. At speeds above 120 km / h on a naked bike start to look for, what to hide and in the end you find nothing, but at the same number of people traveling on the SVF and the 600S, as they say, good feeling. As for ride quality, everything is in honda: clear and soft.

Faultless operation suspensions were pleased with not only a good ride, but a stable job in the corners, clearly tracking the trajectory given by you, the bike is predictable in all modes.

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Moto Honda CBR 600/600S (ABS)

The first attempt to ride the bike a powerful handsome for many ends in failure. If you release the clutch smoothly, and then loosen the throttle, the bike will accelerate dramatically, and the unfortunate rider did not remain as to seize arms in the wheel. Naturally, the gas already instinctively and everything a beginner will not be here to catch ... it's time to man to calm down, relax your hands, throw gas. But only the bike does not have. He does not know that there are new, and can not know, do not mind the bike, there is only nature. Turnovers are soaring, fun blowing into a gallop the whole herd of horses. Motorcycle soon come up on the rear wheel turns and the! Everything went up 2-3 seconds.
    But all the above may or may not happen if you try yourself to pop this season Honda CBF 600 ABS.
 
When in the hands of testers moto got two brand-new versions of the model CBF 600 ABS, found that they formally differ only by the presence or absence of the front fairing and shape headlights.

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Moto Yamaha R1 and Kawasaki ZX10R Ninja

-How come?
-160
Weakly, my car - 180, and easily ...
-So this is my first gear 160! (Conversation at a traffic light)

And it does not sound crazy, but it's true! I'll tell you: the new sportbike from Yamaha and Kawasaki really show the strongest advance in the development of technologies for supersport motorcycles. Not so long ago (only in 1998) Yamaha showed the world his R1, which had a record of such power available, it seemed, there's nowhere more powerful. So he remained a leading extreme sports until 2001, until a Suzuki GSX-R 1000. About Kawasaki ZX-9 in those years could not remember: against R1, it was sports-tourist, not sportbike. Kawasaki candidly delayed the creation of its new flagship of the sport, but now the bike is released, which could be the answer to competitors.

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The history of motorcycling - Lucky Duke

In 1952. In the hall of the Bekingem palace crowded. Thousands of lights reflected in the myriad facets of crystal chandeliers, and millions of colorful reflections on serious slip and at the same time happy party guests. Color of the British nation was about ceremony Order of the British Empire. Many gathered for a long time to know each other and only one young gentleman, humbly situated at the far end of the hall, very few people know. Good looks, impeccable tuxedo, his hair combed smooth, confident look and smile - no sign of emotion. Who is this arrogant young man? Another moment, and the ceremony began. Under the storm of applause, the most worthy of the worthy receiving the highest state award. But then it came to a mysterious young man. ''For the contribution to the development of domestic racing awarded Jeffrey Duke!''

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ATV Yamaha YFM 350 Raptor

Device for relieving stress.
Life, hold on ... showering burning dump, caressed in the bus, the dog pulled the boss to hang himself ...? It seems like life. Relieve stress? But how? In each nation the recipe: the Japanese, because of the mad rhythm of life and just did an unnatural diligence, unbeknown to his colleagues stuffed bash bosses, Germans, Czechs and Austrians - are filled with beer. But we're not Japanese! Alcoholism, multiplied by the hysteria - the lot of wimps, never smelled the exhaust-stroke engine. It has been decided - it's time to take your shoes off the floor and back on a soft couch watching ATV ... going to the pampas, to sand, water ... in short, out of town!

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Scooter Gillera Runner 180

Like many young people tender age of twenty, I was crazy about motorcycles. In the imagination continually arose the image of the valiant knight clad in armor, bearing the distinguished RSV Mille (or CBR 600 for emergencies), but the assessment of financial capacity sobered, as if a bucket of ice water on his head. However, to ride on two wheels did not want to lower, even more, so come to a volitional decision to buy a scooter. And do not anyhow what, and sports, that flew like a bullet, and did not suffer too much in terms of design.

Floating on the Internet, I almost choked - information the sea, sensible - at least. In the end, though narrowed the circle of search to two or three models. Stock silver coins are not considered at all - not that caliber.

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Moto Kawasaki ZX6R/RR

Like adherents of the ancient art of ninja techniques honed by centuries of sabotage, infiltration and secret murders, Kawasaki engineers to improve in 1985 its main weapon - a series of tales Ninja. Decades of experience and knowledge in metallurgy, aerodynamics and electronics helped to create the most perfect soldier ever to the wheel on the road. Kawasaki ZX6-R/ZX6-RR - worthy heirs of an ancient clan of Ninja.
External changes to the 2005 model is not so apparent: design concept remains the same, diminished aggression, the lines become smoother, but it is purely subjective, the appearance has become more dynamic. The front fairing is now clearly shows kinship with ZX10-R. An exhaust system, the latest fashions, located just below the shank.

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Honda Pan European and Yamaha FJR 1300

Sooner or later, all that is stranded on two wheels, comes to the image of a bike. Uncompromising love bright and distinctive machine, whether it's slow, but it chopper or fast, but functions sportbike.

Those who like the combination of different qualities in a bike, even if a compromise, does not tend to be less bright, but still more comfortable vehicles. For example, such as the heroes of our test: Yamaha FJR and Honda Pan European 2003 model year.

Both bikes are beautiful, but ... each in its own way.
The first thing that caught my eye when the two became close moto, was an impressive difference in their architecture.

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The extra wheels - Mike Helvud

In 1968, Honda, despite the huge number of victories in motorcycle racing, announced that it is no longer interested in participating in the Grand Prix. This news has created quite a stir, but in the end, the world's big prizes happened that the team left the sport at the height of success. Of particular interest for this event was the fact that the factory racer Honda, Mike Helvud received from the Japanese salary of 50,000 pounds for the entire upcoming season only for the fact that he will not accept proposals of others. What are the Japanese so afraid? Talent! Mike's fantastic talent, nicknamed ''Motorcycle'' (Mike the Bike). It was necessary to have passed at least some time before Helvud will bring a new team win, otherwise all will be considered a triumph of Honda only his merit. Two-stroke, four stroke, single cylinder or four - Mike Helvud could go and win on any type of car!

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Peugeot Quark ATV

  ATV ... The people are not indifferent to motorcycles, the term is associated with aggressive and angry conqueror of off-road and all sorts of rally-raids. Well, maybe another assistant workaholic, a friend of the farmer. Always rough, dirty and no aerodynamics. The stereotype imposed on us for years, and Japanese moto. But there is a French company Peugeot, who considers it his duty to put on a home Mondial'e something that can easily break all the stereotypes and the classical view of a vehicle, whether car, motorcycle, or a mix of both.

That's the last motor show in Paris did not give the audience relax, presenting another concept (now no longer BIKE, than the car) Quark, continued the series of vehicles on the fuel cell.

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Yamaha YBR 125 and Daelim Roadwin 125

I will tell you little-known fact: the world the bulk of sales of motor vehicles are motorcycles with engine capacity up to 400 cm3, and the category 125 cubes can be considered one of the most popular.

I want a motorcycle! Prompt something new and cheaper ... How many of my friends, I have heard similar words. For some reason they all think I know the answer. In fact, the desire to buy a new inexpensive motorcycles and was born following the test.



The reaction of the middle strata of society and swept moto world famous brands, which made management of these companies in a somewhat new look at the possibility of the local market. Demand for the 2004 season proved that the buyer is ripe for buying a new bike in the range 2.5-3 thousand dollars and as a consequence, the demand in the salons, there was a relatively new technique for a class motorcycles. However, everything is new - well forgotten old. The choice in this price segment, of course, is not as wide as a bump but develops a couple of years (I'm sure!) Skeptics will be able to see firsthand the native streets, that the bulk of sales of modern motor vehicles does not constitute superbikes. But, enough of the lyrics, let the hands touch the subject!

Heroes of our test, Yamaha YBR125 and Daelim Roadwin and 125 are the same middle class. At first glance, the difference is visible in the conceptual approaches to designing motorcycles. Super Yamaha YBR125 - the development of time-tested classic design, simple and most reliable. At the same time with a traditional Japanese quality, excellent maneuverability and comfortable suspension. Daelim also trying with might and main to resemble a Serious models parading almost diagonal frame and looks great without his beloved Asian manufacturers of cheap tinsel. The reaction of testers log on bikes more surprised - healthy men screamed and whooped with delight! The symptoms were due to the incredible friendliness experimental ease familiarization and driving. No exaggeration - to sit down and be able to go to any fifth-grader or a person aged. The incredible lightness of both devices at once aroused the desire to experiment ... and the results were immediate.

If you choose a bike for country walks, the best value for money not even imagine. In a strong steel frame Yamaha YBR125 (diameter bearing tube 38 mm) installed a reliable 4-stroke 10-horsepower motor, with good traction on medium and high speeds. There are two versions of the bike: a small dome, and without (with a round headlamp). Version of a motorcycle with a fairing has a distinct advantage of the aerodynamics. Since the test is held in cold weather and rain, this fact allowed some parts of the body to stay dry, which can not be said about quite naked Roadwin. Cost Yamaha is fantastic, we've got about 1.7 l per hundred. Incidentally, the maximum speed of 110 km / h is quite sufficient. If the engine is not force, it will be a long time and right to serve his master. Front and rear suspension rather for the city, but for the country road - what the doctor ordered. PPC - no complaints, transfer included a clear in all modes. Liked it easy to find neutral. Brakes, of course, the strong side of the moto: a front disc and a self-contained drum - behind. In short, the technique as such have no complaints, but the tires I personally was not happy. Not for them the city - it's a fact. This is the only item made in Taiwan. Cycle Protector keeps well in the lane and sand, and on the pavement, to say the bad - especially in the wet. This must always remember and reconfigure itself to brake rear brake mostly. Comfortable classic fit and incredible ease of management has to use his Yamaha on every single day. I would recommend it as the most affordable and reliable bike for home use and, perhaps, as the best place for learning. And most importantly: the price of the Euro 1990 ... - no comment.

If the Yamaha looks definitely perceived as a moped or light motorcycle, then Roadwin technical solutions like modern. Here and planting more sportbike and geometry of the suspension a little more road. Steering angle is much smaller than the Yamaha. Rear mounted gas-filled shock absorbers. Motо much heavier weight (135 kg vs. 106 kg) and rides more like a big motorcycle. Hanging in the middle frame (in fact, Duplex) engine clearly hints at the existence of a bulk version of a motorcycle (250 cm3).

Beautiful (with reserve) two-piston disc brakes, although this motor would be enough for the eyes and less powerful. And the ride quality on the pavement are very different from YBR125, the reason for that - the real road tires dimension - 110/70-17 and 140/60-17. Running has excellent driving dynamics, it is true motor does not fully disclose their. But on the roads with Roadwin is off limits, this bike - only for the city.

In general we think: no matter what you choose, the dream of summer resident - Yamaha or practical urban and smart Daelim. Both will give you a lot of fun and become reliable assistants.

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Aprilia ETV 1000 Capanord

The choice of the universal motorcycle, where you can and shook his affairs, and in the long journey to go, is always difficult. In USA, such a choice is further complicated by the deplorable state of most roads. But there is a class of motorcycles that provides the opportunity to travel, not really caring about the condition of any road surface or the distance. This is a great travel enduro, one of which got us to the test.

Like it or not, but the real impression of the bike you get, the first time he saw him alive. Although there is, and vice versa: an impressive picture, but a real machine disappoints. Aprilia Caponord ETV 1000 live impressed more strongly than in the picture. In the guise of a motorcycle is something unbridled, something of an athlete. The very silhouette looks to tighten, which greatly contribute to the under-seat silencers are locked up.

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Moto Buell XB9SX City-X

You will never skated on the processor or asphalt? Speed zero, but the emotions - full trousers, while public attention is assured. The last MOTOBIKE in Munich gave a chance to realize the dream of blue - to ride the American streetfighter super design and with a huge V-Twin air, and even in extreme performance - Buell XB9SX City-X. Perhaps the degree of emotion and a sort of rollicking bravado with the Yankees may struggle not only asphalt, but also the most-the most complex and expensive models of  hot Italians.

It used to be like this: wake me up at any time, ask for what I wanted to ride, answered without hesitation – to moto Buell. Why am I so want to meet one on one with the hot native of East Troy (though she is no Troy in Asia Minor), and in Wisconsin, a state in the U.S.)?

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Moto Benelli TnT 1130

  In the world of motorcycles, many do. And they can even ride.Some make good bikes and ride them - brings a certain satisfaction. At the same characteristics of the bikes are becoming more and more the average, based on the purse of the average buyer who can not really ride, and, fascinated by the veneer, which seeks out his assistants. More than a respectable figure in kilowatts, buyers are worried that the bike looked like a mad bull. And do not forget about the ABS and combined braking system, and that in fact both can be annealed, then what would be excruciatingly painful, though not for long. And the producers have to meet the wishes of the workers, making it technically perfect piece of iron without any hint of the spirit. But this article is not about them.

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