WSBK Imola: Max Biaggi is the 2010 World Superbike Champion

Thanks to the fifth place earned in race 2, Biaggi brought the point gap to 63 points between him and Leon Haslam (Suzuki), who was the last rider in contention for the title (413 to 350). A gap impossible to fill with only the French round at Magny Cours to go until the end of the season. Max Biaggi – with his fifth title after four consecutive world championships, from 1994 to 1997 in the 250 class – is the first Italian World Superbike champion.

In the manufacturer standings Aprilia (433 points) is 41 points ahead of Ducati (392). Nine points will be enough for the Veneto-based team to take the manufacturer championship.

But Imola was not the site of a simple race day: delayed at the start of race 1, Biaggi had to settle for a placement (11th). Race 2 was an entirely different story. Abandoning any use of tactics, Max forced his Aprilia RSV4 into the front positions, battling for the podium right from the first turn. The fifth place he ended up with handed Max the championship title a round early and evoked an explosion of rejoicing from the thousands of fans who had come out to the circuit to cheer on the most famous Corsair in world motorcycle racing.

“This is a grand day – commented an exhausted but happy Biaggi in the end – a day which I have greatly desired. I’ve often felt in past years like I hadn’t been placed in the proper conditions to be able to express my worth and to achieve the results that I know I deserve. This is one of the reasons that, at a certain point in my career, I chose this world, the SBK championship, and this is why I wanted to surround myself with the right people for this adventure – because racing isn’t just about speed, tyres and an engine. It is also about joy and having fun and with these guys, with this team, I feel at home. I want to thank everyone: my team, Aprilia, Piaggio Group, the chairman.

It has not been an easy season. Many riders have won races and if they had been just a bit more consistent, they would have been able to be more troublesome for us. The greatest moments were the double victories at Monza and Misano. It is something very special to win in front of my fans. But it isn’t over yet – there is still one goal left – to ride my RSV4 to the manufacturer title. We’ll talk again in a week and it would be truly fantastic to close out this wonderful season with another championship”.

Roberto Colaninno, chairman and CEO of the Piaggio Group (which Aprilia is part of) was in the pit to experience the triumph of his team and rider and had this to say: “Today we achieved an extraordinary result which takes place in the second year of Aprilia’s participation in World Superbike and, once again, confirms the technical excellence of the Noale Racing Division as well as the Piaggio Group in the two-wheel worldwide scene. It would be impossible to imagine anything better on a day like today. We won the World Superbike Championship on an Italian track, with an Italian bike, an Italian rider and a sponsor – Alitalia – which takes Italy all over the world. This has never before happened in Superbike history and this makes all of us that much more proud”.

aprilia RS 125

Production ran until 2005 and was subsequently dropped Tuono 1999 to 2005 The RS125 Tuono was introduced in 1999 as a semi naked version of the RS125. The most notable features are the angular fairings, two headlight units, digital gauge and multispoke rims. RS125 2006 onwards The RS125 was given completely new fairing styling similar to the RSVR. The lip on the headlight unit is increased in size.

RS125 1999 to 2005 The RS125 is revised again in 1999 with more rounder and bulbous fairings, five spoke rims and a single air duct on the right hand side. A digital gauge is added in place of the temperature gauge. The headlight unit is rounded and the lip is introduced to the top centre. The front air intakes are integrated into the front upper portion of the middle fairing. The RS retains a lot of the appearances of the previous RS but there are some notable differences.

RS125 1996 to 1998 The RS125 is revised and the R suffix is dropped. It has the distinctive features of having an angular tail section and swept front fairing, square cut headlight unit, three spoke rims, air scoops on the upper front middle fairing, Electric starter or kick start on the left hand side and analogue gauges. Aprilia introduced the first RS125 in 1992.

aprilia RS 250

Firstly because they look more stylish secondly they consume Now why replace stock headlights with Xenon Bulbs? According to facts these bulbs give off 30% more light, and consumes 55w and do not emit any more heat than a stock halogen bulb, and amazingly draw less current, saving you energy for the other systems on a bike. Aprilla Xenon headlights would probably be the best motorcycle upgrade you could have as these Xenon bulbs are specifically designed for use with motorcycle plastic lenses, which makes it a safe. Fixing the Aprilla Xenon bulbs require less time, they come with a one year warranty.

The Aprilia bulbs are easy to install and draws less power equivalent to 12v /55w which is much less then 135W by a Halogen headlights and produces 7500K of heat, the color of light it produces is ultra bright white and blue tint. But anyone who would want an effective lighting system for his motorcycle would recommend getting himself an Aprilla Xenon Headlights kit for his bike. These Xenon Headlight bulbs are available in a variety of designs and can produce different amount of lumens, making it easier for the buyer to choose any type of Aprilla Xenon Headlights. .

The Aprilia Xenon headlights are the brightest bulbs because of the usage of xenon gas instead of the old traditional halogen headlights which produces the conventional yellow light used by many bikers in the past years. The Aprilia Xenon headlights are designed for those motorcyclist who love to ride in the pitch dark and wants their headlights to be very bright and stylish and can make their ride easy and fun in any kind of darkness .the motorcycle are the best ever due to their capabilities when it comes to their beaming lights. It was establishment in 1960 and by 1975 they were producing a wide range of motorcycles. Aprilia as a motorcycle factory does not have a very old history, but in a very short time span they have made their mark on the motorcycle industry.

Rolfo back in WSBK with Kawasaki Pedercini

Tuesday, 23 November 2010 17:27

Roberto Rolfo has returned to the Superbike World Championship for the Kawasaki Pedercini team, with whom he will ride the new ZX-10R machine in 2011. The 30 year-old Italian moves to the Pedercini team after one season in the Moto2 GP class where he took one win at Sepang in Malaysia and a third place at Sachsenring in Germany.

Rolfo already has three years' experience in World Superbike. In 2006, he raced with team Ducati SC Caracchi, while in 2007 he joined the Hannspree Honda Ten Kate team and the year after the Hannspree Honda Althea team. In 2009 he started the season with Stiggy Honda team but after only a few races he was replaced by John Hopkins due to the team's economic problems.

Roberto Rolfo :"I'm really very happy to return to the Superbike championship. My three years' experience in this fascinating and competitive championship was unforgettable and I will try my best to improve my preceding results. I immediately established a good feeling with the entire Pedercini family. They are reputable professionals and we are on the same wavelength concerning next year's targets. I decided to leave Moto2 because I'm eager to ride the new Kawasaki ZX10R and take advantage of all its great power. It feels grand to be back in Superbike and I'm determined to put a good season together next year. I'm looking forward to testing the new bike very soon and getting familiar with it while also getting to better know my new team. This will be my very first time on a Kawasaki bike".

2011 calendar confirmation promises a season of highlights

Wednesday, 24 November 2010 12:44

The FIM has handed down the updated 2011 WSBK calendar and as was the case in 2010 it features 13 rounds, which will take place at some of the world's most evocative and iconic racetracks.

The season opener takes place at the incomparable seaside circuit of Phillip Island, one of the fastest and most open circuits in the entire world of racing (photo). It, like many others, is an old friend of WSBK racing and it will of course feature as an official pre-season test venue, shortly before race weekend, on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22. Raceday itself will be Sunday, 27 February 2011 - make a note of it now. At Phillip Island World Supersport will also make its only non-European appearance of the year.

Early springtime at Donington Park will echo the very beginnings of WSBK in 1988, with this brilliant motorcycle racing venue all ready to welcome back WSBK racing after a year's absence. March 27 will be raceday, for the first of two races to be held in the UK next year.

April 17 is the day for yet another classic WSBK venue, Assen, while the first of three Italian-based WSBK rounds come along at super-fast Monza, on May 8. The normal European theatre of operations is left behind for a short period after Monza, and the Superbike class alone heads to America and the Miller Motorsports Park this year, for a race on Monday May 30 - on the Memorial Day holiday. Note that there will be no Supersport World Championship round at Miller in 2011, but the programme will see the reintegration of a round of the AMA Superbike Championship.

Two race weekends in a row will be enjoyed in June, the first being the San Marino Round at Misano on June 12 and then a new adventure beckons for the full WSBK travelling circus, the debut of the Motorland Aragon Circuit in Spain on June 19.

The wide corners and chicanes of Brno form round eight on July 10; the even faster layout of Silverstone has its latest taste of WSBK action on July 31. Double the thrills for British fans, and they will have several top riders to cheer on again, as they did in 2010.

August is a race-free month for all WSBK classes, with action reconvening at the historic Nürburgring circuit on September 4. An intense end to the season sees three European rounds, Imola, Magny Cours and Portimao, all coming along within a four-weekend period.

Imola has been reconfirmed on September 25, Magny-Cours in France is the penultimate round of the year on October 2, while instant classic Portimao is again the venue for the final round of the season, on October 16. Portimao will, in fact, bracket the WSBK season neatly, as it hosts the first official test of the year, between 26 and 28 January.

Ten rounds remain in the Superstock classes, as there will be no races for those classes in Donington, and their season gets underway at Assen, on April 17.

bajaj pulsar 220

As known, the company experienced inflated sales with its wide range of Pulsar variants and has been With this, the ever famous Bajaj is also working on a completely new variant of Pulsar and is soon to release the bike so that it can run proudly on the Indian roads. The company being a stake holder of KTM provides the Austrian company accommodation for its products at its plant. The KTM Duke 125 is on its way to completion at the Chakan plant of Bajaj Motors.

1 lakh or above. Being stuffed with the latest technology and advanced features, KTM Duke 125 is supposed to come with a price tag of Rs. The bike definitely proves to be a better performer with sound braking system being inculcated to the bike so as to de-accelerate the speed as and when required thus guarding the rider from unexpected shocks. The aerodynamic body graphics of KTM Duke 125 assure its rider with great speed.

The dynamic engine accommodated to the bike is sure to generate an accountable power and torque. The new KTM Duke 125 acquires a 4 stroke DOHC type of engine with liquid cooling technology as water is the best absorber of heat. The alluring bike is said to be equipped with an engine capacity of 125 cc with dual mufflers. The new bike with its sporty and aggressive looks is sure to impress the ones coming its way. The ever first display of the belligerent bike took place recently at the International Bike Show, the Milan.

Bajaj unveils to launch KTM Duke 125 in early months of the approaching year.

kawasaki ZZR1400

kawasaki zx10r

In the styling department, the Ninja is cued heavily off the. Likewise its agile handling traits return without comprising overall stability and control. The ZX10 keeps its outrageously powerful 998cc liquid-cooled Inline-Four, yet its engine power is extremely rider friendly.

In its current iteration the ZX-10 uses the best attributes of both previous designs. For the 2008 model year the Ninja ZX-10R received its most recent make-over consisting of a complete redesign from the wheels up. Noteworthy changes included a more rider-friendly chassis and engine power manners as well as all-new exterior styling. Thus in 2006 Kawasaki gave the Ninja ZX-10 its first revamp. It was so cutting-edge that it was deemed to be almost too much for the motorcycling public.

Initially Kawasaki’s ZX-10 Superbike was known for its slim chassis dimensions, nimble handling manners, svelte weight and tremendous engine power output making it the sharpest, most aggressive liter-class sportbike. Since inception, the Ninja ZX-10R has received two major overhauls. Originally released for the 2004 model year, the ZX-10R Superbike is the successor to the Ninja ZX-9R sportbike. The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorcycle represents the evolution in Kawasaki Heavy Industries open-class sportbike development.

kawasaki ninja 650r

The powertrain of Ninja 650R has got a good The all new Kawasaki Ninja 650R would be powered by 649cc, Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin machine. 6 to 7 lakhs. The new Ninja 650R might be launched with attractive price tag around Rs.

Kawasaki Ninja 650R However, the company has not yet officially announced the launch of new Kawasaki Ninja 650R. Presently, the all Kawasaki Ninja 250R selling by the officially partner of Kawasaki, Bajaj Auto India Limited at the company's Probiking outlets across the country. Recently Kawasaki Ninja 250R reaches 1000 sales mark. Kawasaki Ninja is really getting overwhelming response from the Indian buyers. After the successful launch of Kawasaki Ninja 250R in India in the Indian auto market, the company is now looking forward to hit another sports motorcycle along with more power and better fuel efficiency.

World's one of the top most sports motorcycle, Kawasaki Ninja is going to be introduced an higher version by April 2011.

kawasaki ninja 250r

Speaking of price, the pre-2008 Ninja 250 retailed for $2999, easily the best deal on two wheels As a result, the Ninja 250 holds its resale price quite well. The Ninja 250’s status as a beginner mount makes it a popular used bike, as many rider’s develop their skills aboard the Ninja 250 and move on to a more challenging ride. Perhaps most noticeable change, however, is the new bodywork and styling upgrade, which makes the Ninja 250 look more like its elder Ninja siblings (the graphics are absent of the 250 moniker).

A revamp of the Twin reputedly yields more torque and the new 17-inch wheels deliver better handling and more tire options. For 25 years the Kawasaki Ninja 250 was relatively unchanged, but the 2008 model featured a host of revisions. The high fuel efficiency of the Ninja 250 (most estimates putting MPG in the mid-60s) make it an ideal commuting bike. The chassis features non-adjustable fork with pre-load adjustable shock.

The Ninja 250 is powered by a high-revving Parallel Twin, with modest power numbers but very capable performance on highways and the freeway. Ever since its 1983 debut, the Ninja 250 has been a favorite for beginners and many experienced riders have fond memories of the little Ninja upon which they learned to ride. The little Ninja 250, in fact, has long-been Kawasaki’s best-selling Ninja sport bike. The Kawasaki Ninja 250 has dominated the entry-level sport bike market in the US for decades.

Born-Free 3 Art

It's Official

Today, Mike and Grant announced the use of my art for the Born-Free 3 show flyers and ad promotions.

I submitted a few versions as the contest went on. After they picked it, I worked with them on recoloring it. I then re-worked it in higher resolution for printing etc.

It's an honor and I am more than happy to lend a hand to their amazing effort to put on what is becoming the best chopper show in the USA.

For more show info and updates, click this: Born-Free 3

I'm thinking about doing a post on the complete process. From the roughest sketch, to the color choices, influences, and final completion.

yamaha launch FZ 1

The expected price of the not announced yet but it will be compete. The bike might be available in three colour range like Midnight Black, Silver Tech and Yellow. Suspension of the bike will rigid type like front is telescopic and rear is swingarm, with it the bike will be loaded with 320mm duel disc brake at front and 245mm at rear.

Fuel tank of the bike has storage capacity of 18 ltrs. The bike has good ground clearance of 135 mm. Dimension of the bike is very well that as 2140 mm length, 770 mm width, 1060 mm height and weight of the bike will 214kg. The dash board of the bike will equipped with digital fuel guage, analogue techometer, digital two tirip meter and speedometer and stylish low fuel and battery indicator.

This 6 speed gear transmissible blessed upcoming FZ1 will loaded with 998cc, 4-stroke, inclined parallel 4-cylinder, DOHC engine which is capable of pumps a peak power output of 148 Bhp at 11000 rpm and a top torque of 106 Nm at 8000 rpm. The new Yamaha FZ1 is an answer to Honda CBR1000RR fireblade and CB1000R which are the super sports bikes in the market. The Yamaha bikes are getting good response from the market and it will soon launch a super sports bike named as Yamaha FZ 1 in Indian two wheeler market. After seen the good interest in the sports body designed bikes in India Yamaha want to give more surprise by the launch of new avatar of these above bikes. Before few months the Yamaha has launched a special edition of its 150 cc YZF R15 which is the popular bike of the sports segment.

With the new cosmetic changes all upcoming bike will show on this upcoming festival season like Dashara and Deepawali. The upcoming special Yamaha Fz-1 edition of the bikes will be come with new black-metallic gold decals and metallic gold alloys as Yamaha FZ-1 which is getting good response from overseas market. This is good news for Yamaha's trendy bike lovers that the company is going to launch refreshed version of its popular bikes in India.Yamaha FZ-S According to sources that the Yamaha FZ 1, Yamaha FZ-S and sexy baby Yamaha Fazer to revamped with some new changes and will blessed with more attractive stickers, graphics and available with large body colour range.

new yamaha fazer 250cc 2011

And one thing which is I think they could have done something better than that. Although the bike comes with MAG wheels, I didn’t like the look and feel of the same. And they are very wide which gives you an amazing grip.

The tires are tubeless so you can be tension free at long distance form the fear of punctures. But then I realized that it is a very good choice. At first though it will be too jazzy. The orange light looks good. The digital speedometer and the RMP meter do a very good job.

The dashboard (for me at least) is very nice. The bike is not too heavy so I guess it may shake a bit at high speed, but then I have not tested it yet. Although it took me 5 days to figure out the best posture, but when I figured it out, I drove more than 100kms in one go without much of a problem. But yes I find it very comfortable. Being made especially for long distance, I think the posture for the bike is quite different form others.

But yes the pickup is nice and you will always have an edge if you want to get out quick from the signals in the city. I have not completed my first 1000kms, so I have not tried too much of speed and acceleration. I mean, although today you don’t say 153cc is much, but then the engine has a nice smooth noise to it and runs smooth. The engine is smooth.

But then I have not tried it yet. I have heard that you can also change the color of the bike by buying the whole kit and also it is not very costly. The body contains a lot of plastic parts but then it is very good looking because of that. The headlights are designed in such a way that you will feel as if it is looking at you with that cunning smile. It’s a devil in disguise.

This is a bike which can make you WOW just by her looks. But when I got it finally, I knew that the time I waited give me good return. Due to some reason, my dealer delayed a lot. I booked this baby and waited for 45 days to get the delivery.