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New Ossa TR280i trial bike available from August
The Ossa TR280i, which we saw as a trial prototype at the 2009 EICMA show, has gone into production and will be going on sale from August this year. Ossa will produce 1,250 TR280i units this year, available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, while plans are to increase production to about 3,000 units in 2011.
A new off-road Ossa bike will also be on show at the 2010 EICMA show in Milan. The TR280i has a 280cc, two stroke engine with electronic ignition. Other features include a monobloc carter and innovative cooling system, which in theory allow for easy engine modifications to be performed. See what you think in the pics, and for more details, see the Ossa website.
Source | Soymotero.net
Best bikes for 2010: the all-in-one Ducati Multistrada
With a revamped website for 2010, Ducati has burst into the new year with its new Multistrada model, which has already created plenty of talk since it was first seen live at the EICMA show in November. We’re putting it on our best bikes for 2010 list, even if it’s not quite a stunning superbike model.
The Ducati Multistrada won best bike at the EICMA show, and whether due to the strength of the local market presence or not, for an Italian bike, Italy is always a good place to start. I’m still not quite convinced by the four-bikes-in-one philosophy, but then I haven’t ridden the Multistrada and so can’t say whether this design will work or not.
Whether switching the various mapping modes of Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro, will meet their various purposes to the full, we can’t deny the Testastretta 1198 cc engine or its four-valve technology. Ducati has thrown a lot at its new Multistrada, and it’s provided a new element in the mix of bikes available for 2010, that has grabbed our attention more than the new MV Agusta F4, or the BMW S1000RR. Would it be on your list or not?
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2009 EICMA girls part two
The second round of the girls from the 2009 EICMA show is here, showing some very classy ladies draped around the bikes on show. We just wandered around and took random shots so we leave it up to you to pick your favourite, as long as it’s not the girl dressed in what looks like shreds of garbage bags from yesterday’s EICMA girl gallery.
2009 EICMA girls part one
Did we completely forget to show you guys the sexy girls from EICMA this year?! Sorry, I guess we got carried away with the bikes. Check out this first round of pics and while you’re at it, you have got to see the umbrella girl video from earlier. Funny stuff and something to put some sting in the miniskirts of these girls.
Peugeot e-Vivacity hybrid in "a scooter a day" part two
The Peugeot e-Vivacity electric scooter concept was at the EICMA 2009 show, and if all goes to plan it will debut on the market in 2011. The e-Vivacity is a 50cc electric scooter using lithium ion battery technology.
It’s another example of just how far motorcycling is coming in terms of electric technology, especially in the scooter segment. The Peugeot e-Vivacity has power of about 4000W and a comfortable range of approximately 100 km.
The e-Vivacity batteries take about four hours to recharge, separated into two hours of actual recharging and another two hours to ensure the batteries will run at maximum efficiency. In what’s a first for me, because a lot of companies don’t do this, Peugeot has released figures that indicate battery life. It’s a good thing because often it isn’t concerns about range, but about battery life and cost that don’t get people on board with hybrid technology.
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2009 EICMA video
This video shows some of the highlights from the EICMA 2009 show, including the lovely KTM 125 prototype and some great close-ups of the BMW Concept 6. We also get a look at the Husqvarna stand and a brief glimpse of the Kawasaki Z1000. Check it all out in the video.
Source | Fastbikes.se
2010 Kawasaki Z1000 new pics
The 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 has a new engine and chassis, and is proving to be one of the more curious models out for next year. The Z1000 has a new four cylinder motor capable of 138 hp at 9,600 rpm and maximum torque of 110 Nm. The new alluminium chassis is 30 percent lighter, and redesigned fairing gives it a more aggressive look.
See after the jump for Z1000 live pics from the 2009 EICMA, and the orginal Kawasaki video giving the full lowdown on the new Z1000 bike.
Ossa TR280i trial prototype
Here is the Ossa TR-i 280 prototype, which we first mentioned in October with news of the Ossa brand relaunch. The Spanish company was mostly active in the off-road and trial segments from the 1960’s to the 1980’s, and here is its TR280i trial model ready to roll off the production line before June next year.
The TR280i is a 280cc, two-stroke with electronic ignition, and a focus on weight distribution and correct engine cooling. The motor is compact, thanks to the monobloc carter, and the cooling unit is angled slightly backwards, using concepts from both enduro and trial models. Given this new placement and compactness, modifications to the motor can be achieved easily and economically. The fuel tank has a capacity of three litres and sits in front of the motor.
The radiator, however, is situated towards the back of the tank, and in front of the air box, which lowers the centre of gravity of the bike, but which also requires a fan cooling system as no air arrives from the front of the bike. For more details on the history of Ossa, and past models, see ossamoto.es. More official TR280i pics after the jump.
BMW Concept 6 to be produced: video close-up
The BMW Concept 6 presented at this year’s EICMA can be seen in this video, which shows the in-line six cylinder engine technology on the motorcycle. I’ll admit I wasn’t at first convinced by the “it’s only slightly wider than a classic four-cylinder”, but seeing the video, it isn’t, in fact an enormous monstrosity. The front of the bike is obviously bulky but a smooth fairing and some great colours make it look slimmer than what it actuall is, and if you like it then you’re probably into the futuristic look anyway.
BMW’s aim has not been to fit just any straight six onto a motorcycle, but to fit one that wouldn’t be too wide or too long, depending on which way you assembled it. BMW is so convinced that this will be a market winner, that it will go into production, first as a luxury touring model. For more details, see the full press release after the jump.
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Ducati Multistrada 1200 best motorcycle at EICMA
The Ducati Multistrada 1200 has been judged by the public as the best motorcycle of the show at the 2009 EICMA. Every year the Motociclismo magazine conducts a survey, and while you can see the heavy Italian market bias, it’s interesting to note that for the locals, the Multistrada 1200 came out ahead of the MV Agusta F4 and the Aprilia RSV4. The prize is actually the most “beautiful” bike in the show, meaning the Multistrada has been well received.
The Multistrada came in with 48 percent of votes from about 20,000 people who participated in the survey. While Ducati is investing plenty of energy in developing new products and models, this is also an example of just how much the brand is loved. It would be interesting to see a comparison of Ducati’s brand image in Europe compared with the US, because it’s certainly got a grip on the old continent.
For more details on the bike, see the Multistrada details and press release, and the official Multistrada gallery here. After some controversy about its looks, we guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as this small survey could prove that the Multistrada is pleasing to more eyes than first thought.
Source | Motoblog.it
Vespa Polini special
Catching up on a couple of things from the EICMA show, here is a lovely Vespa Polini special edition. This Vespa 53 Special has been built down to the very last detail, with Polini exhaust, Mikuni carburettor, and special finishing touches on the seat, the paint job and chromed pedals. What would you give to have it in your garage?
EICMA 2009 concludes: on to EICMA China and Bike Asia
The 67th International Motorcycle Show, EICMA 2009 has concluded a success with about 450,000 visitors over the few days, and increase in international visitors of nearly 30 percent. With the cancellation of the Paris motorcycle show, more French producers came, contributing to the total of 127 countries featuring products at the event.
There was also a large German presence, and overall 1341 brands were present. The EICMA show has become a must for the media, with a total of about 2,000 journalists attending. Among the successes this year was the Motolive special live event and the Green Planet hall dedicated to hybrid and electric motorcycles.
While previously considered an Italian event, the increase of overseas visitors and exhibitors shows that efforts to become more international are paying off. The EICMA Milan show is definitely one of the world’s more important motorcycle shows, and the joint venture of EICMA China should include other markets in its scope.
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