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 When Is Motorcycle Day actually celebrated? Official date, history, and why there is confusion Every year, one question sparks debate among riders worldwide: when is Motorcycle Day actually celebrated? Social media and motorcycle communities often share greetings on different dates. Some celebrate it on the second Saturday of June , others on the third Saturday , while many follow the international Ride to Work Day initiative. So, which date is the correct one? Let's find out. The history of world Motorcycle Day The idea of an international day dedicated to motorcyclists originated in the United States in 1989. The initiative was created by American motorcyclist and publisher Andy Goldfine , who launched the Ride to Work Day campaign. The main goal of the event is to demonstrate that motorcycles are not just a hobby or a recreational vehicle, but also a practical means of everyday transportation. Motorcycles help reduce traffic congestion, require less parking space, and a...

When riders search for the best budget cruiser motorcycle, one model consistently stands out from the crowd — the Yamaha Drag Star 400 . Combining classic cruiser styling, legendary Yamaha reliability, low maintenance costs, and excellent customization potential, the Drag Star 400 remains one of the smartest choices in the used motorcycle market. Powered by a proven 399cc V-twin engine, the Yamaha Drag Star 400 delivers smooth torque, a comfortable riding experience, and the unmistakable character cruiser enthusiasts love. Unlike many modern motorcycles, its air-cooled engine keeps the design simple, reducing maintenance requirements and increasing long-term reliability. One of the biggest advantages of the Drag Star 400 is its shaft drive system. Compared to chain-driven motorcycles, a shaft drive requires significantly less maintenance, eliminating the need for constant cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment. For riders who value hassle-free ownership, this is a major benefit. ...

 In fact, this is a Honda CBF150M adapted for India, immediately assembled, sold under the Unicorn name. Development and main details, as I understand it, are Honda's. Some of the components are third-party Indian - front brake disc, wheel bearings. The mileage of the CPG before the first repair, as I was told at the service center, should be about 75,000 km. This is very good, many Indian motorcycles have 10,000 km, which is just ridiculous. My impressions after 1000 km of run: Technical . During this time, I only tightened and lubricated the chain. No more problems. Power and speed. The dynamics are enough to overtake the rest of the motorcyclists - a more powerful engine + the locals do not have the habit of unscrewing the throttle. On the track, I go faster than everyone else, with the exception of the Enfield. 80 km / h is a comfortable cruising on a good road (but this does not happen often, as a rule, it is impossible to drive more than 60 km / h due to the crazy local t...

   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

    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.

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.

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 ).

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.

 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 reali...

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 n...

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.

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

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.

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.

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...

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!''

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!

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.

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.

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.