New V-Rod Muscle in 2009 Harley Davidson Line-Up

It looks as though there is a new line-up in the Harley Davidson family, the new 2009 V-Rod Muscle; this is part of the V-Rod family. The look of this bike is a new one; this is a result of the angular bodywork and exhaust pipes which exit from both sides of the Hog.

The engine used is the Revolution; this is an excellent powerplant, and Harley Davidson hope that this will be enough to attract more buyers, as The Motor Company has been having a hard time of late.

Harley Davidson hope that the new 2009 V-Rod Muscle will be able to ride their way onto the Power Cruiser scene, the huge rear tire spinning under a clean, clipped fender, sweeping side-pipe exhaust and gapping air scoops might well be a winning formula this time.

The 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine is liquid-cooled and has Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection, four-valve heads and dual overhead cams. The engine is mounted to a five-speed transmission. The engine produces 125hp and will rev up to 8250 rpm

Could Harley Davidson finally have hit gold with the new 2009 V-Rod Muscle, only time will tell?

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2009 Harley Davidson: Touring’s new chassis, VRSC new model

Harley Davidson fans have been looking for information all day today about the new 2009 Harley Davidson line of motorcycles; we can confirm that in the last few hours the news has broke.

When we looked at Harley Davidson’s site around 12 hours ago, there was no mention of 2009 models, just the 2008 range.

If you visit this page on the USA version of HD’s site then you will see the complete 2009 line-up and it includes and a new addition to its VRSC line and a new chassis for the seven Touring models.

The 2009 Touring bikes have been radically changed, you could say that they are new motorcycles thanks to the new engine mounting and exhaust, different wheels, a new frame and swingarm.

All these changes to the 2009 Harley Davidson Touring bikes have resulted in some nice improvements, these include better luggage capacity, heat management and maneuverability.

If you visit the 2009 motorcycles page on Harley Davidson’s site you will also see the new V-Rod Muscle, this addition to the VRSC street motorcycles features a sweeping side-pipe exhaust and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

Have a look at the new line-up and let us know what you think, also see other Harley Davidson news here.

Cadillac-themed hybrid ethanol chopper coming to LA Auto Show

Jim Taylor who is the chief from Cadillac seems to love his motorcycles, so it comes as no surprise to any of us that he has commissioned a Cadillac-themed chopper and will be bringing it to the LA Auto Show. If you thought that was great then you will be pleased to know that Cadillac has commissioned a second motorcycle from V20 and this will be a hybrid version which will run on ethanol.

How cool will that be a chopper running on corn fuel or pure electrons, and do not think for one moment that it will be slow as the bike will reach 60mph in just 4.5 seconds. This new venture seems to have the whole industry a little baffled as to why a motor company like Cadillac wants to venture into motorcycles and a Hybrid version at that.

For those of you who think that this is just a bit of PR and that it will not actually happen, head on over to the LA Auto Show when it kicks of later this year and you will be able to see the Cadillac-themed hybrid ethanol chopper with your own eyes.

It seems strange to me that Cadillac are working on a hybrid chopper, when they should concentrate more harder on better car and truck hybrids.

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BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR race bike on sale next year

Many of us have been speculating as to when BMW Motorrad will be releasing their new and much anticipated 1000 RR race bike. Well we can now tell you that BMW are to launch the new motorcycle and will hit our streets next year and has committed to build 1,000 units.

When you look closely at the BMW S 1000 RR bike is a little conventional than other bikes in the BMW Motorrad range. The engine used to power this motorcycle is a 1000cc inline-four and has been transversely mounted between the frame rails and its upside-down front fork. As a result the bike is very compact, so should handle very well on the road and on a race track.

As yet we have no performance figures, but we do know a few things and one of those is that the new race bike will use traction control. The bike should also be light as the carbon fiber has been used extensively throughout the design of the bike.

Looking at these couple of pictures of the BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR race bike in action on the road, it looks so cool in black I am reminded of the old TV series StreetHawk, not sure if it will be as fast though.

Source – AutoBlog

Test ride with the 2008 Ducati Monster 696

Ducati are putting a lot of faith in their Monster 696 and hope that it will help increase sales. The Ducati Monster 696 will have to perform well in this ever competitive market, let us hope that this bike is in fact a monster on the roads.

The guys over at Motorcycle USA have decided to take the 2008 Ducati Monster 696 for a test ride. The Monster without a doubt is a pure thoroughbred Monster, but it has a long way to go if it wants to compete with the likes of a Yamaha MT01 or Aprilia Shiver.

For a full in-depth review of the 2008 Ducati Monster 696, check out Motorcycle USA

XO Move Motorcycle is the real Transformers Concept: Do you like it?

Take a look at this cool motorcycle concept which is definitely the real Transformer, and we say this because it does actually transform.

The XO Move Motorcycle is unique especially when it is parked because it can transform into the locked position for security. It will adjust for the riders needs; it can carry one or two persons and has a variable wheel base to make it more stable on the roads. The designers of the XO Move Motorcycle are Josson Thomas, Camile Baron, Damien Grossemy & Kevin Lecoutre.

Hey Megatron you better watch your back mate.

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Finally a Ferrari Motorcycle: well a 1:12 scale model anyway, damn

There is no shortage of Italian built motorcycles, however there is just one Auto Company that we wish would produce a motorbike and that is Ferrari. Could you imagine if you had a superbike with a prancing horse on the front.

Well it seems like you can now get your hands on a Ferrari bike, ok a 1:12 scale model, damn those images they did fool me for a second. If Ferrari was to produce a superbike, it would look a little like this model. The original model was a Yamaha kit from Tamiya; however it has had a few modifications.

Let us hope that the guys at Maranello are looking and decide it is time to produce vehicles with two-wheels as well as their road cars.

Source – Scale Auto Mag via AutoBlog

D-Tec system wearable airbag for motorcyclists ready for sale in 2010

No matter how safe manufactures try to make their motorcycles there is always one week point, the motorcyclists. The thing is when you fall of your bike the only thing that helps to take the impact is your crash helmet and your leathers.

Well D-Tec system has been working for ten years on a protection system, what they have come up with is the wearable airbag. This is basically a fully wearable airbag, however as yet there is no pricing. But whatever the price, serious bikers will pay the premium just to be safe. Expect to see the D-Tec system wearable airbag in stores by 2010.

Source - Web Bike World via boing boing

Motorcycle wearable airbags will save lives: Video is funny to watch

We have a video below of people testing out new motorcycle wearable airbags which we must say will save lives, the video below shows motorcyclists crashing their bikes on purpose to show you how these airbags that you wear as a jacket work.

The video is very funny indeed to watch but yet still a very important way of showing what safety products to look out for in the future. You are the rider who wears this new suit that will inflate soon as you fall off your bike.

This product is apparently due around 2010, now watch the video below.

Source - Boing Boing

Luber Custom Stilet trike: Mad Max post-apocalypse styling

When looking for a new motorcycle you want something that looks futuristic as well as cool and new looking. Imagine my shock when I first saw images of the Luber Custom Stilet trike. Just take a look at these images and you will see what I mean, the bike is like it has come straight out of a Mad Max movie.

I would say that the style of these trikes is post-apocalypse, so if you like the rusty metal look then you will love the Luber Custom Stilet trike. Don’t worry that your bike will fall apart once you have purchased it; the rust is just an airbrush finish.

The bike is to be powered by a 5.7 liter V8 and will produce 300 horsepower, looking at how light this vehicle is it will be very fast, maybe too fast.

Read more information at Lubar Customs via Engadget

Cirbin V13R: is it a car or motorcycle?

Cirbin V13R really does add fun to your automobile experience however one thing has got me baffled, is it a motorcycle or a car. The Cirbin V13R is powered by a Harley Davidson engine, this roadster come trike is a lot like the T-Rex.

If you would like to work out what kind of vehicle you think that the Cirbin V13R is, think tricycle that has been mixed with a 50’s hot rod with a modern feel thrown in for good measure. The body is made from retro fiberglass, and has a tubular steel chassis. The Harley engine is a 1250cc v-twin and is mated to a five speed transmission.

Expect to pay about $40,000

For full technical details visit Cirbin

Bajaj Pulsar Motorcycle: check out this awesome Indian ad

For those of you in America you will know the name Bajaj as the company who produces retro-style scooters. However in their home country of India, they are major players in the world of motorcycles. The Pulsar Bajaj’s flagship motorbike, and if you want to see these awesome bikes in action, you can with the Bajaj Pulsar Motorcycle Indian ad.

In this video ad you will see professional stunt riding all of which have been choreographed to perfection. Although this bike only has a 200cc, it still shows that you can have loads of fun on a small-bore bike.

2009 BMW K1000R: is the K46 their new superbike

Here we have an illustration that has been commissioned by Motociclismo of what could be the 2009 BMW K1000R. This 1000cc superbike will have an inline-four engine, and the design is so compact that it can fit inside an R6 fairing and will have a 1:1 power to kg ratio.

At the moment the bike pictured above is codenamed K46, however it is believed that this could become the K1000R. It seems that with the design of this superbike, BMW are looking to take on the Japanese.

Source - motociclismo

Motorcycle Air Bag Jacket: a must have item

This has got to be a must have item if you have a motorbike.

If you have a fear of crashing on your motor bike then this air bag jacket could fix that fear. Read more

Ducati 1098 is 2008 International Bike of the Year: do you agree?

No one could disagree that the Ducati 1098 is a superb machine, and it seems that many people agree as it has won the 2008 International Bike of the Year. The Ducati 1098 received 22 of all the votes, which is Read more

Aprilia’s futuristic FV2 concept motorcycle

This is Aprilia’s futuristic FV2 concept motorcycle which features a fly-by-wire injection system, 90-degree v-twin engine, a carbon fiber construction with a 1200cc, electronically adjustable suspension, ABS and traction control Read more

Ducati Desmosedici RR Superbike: Tom Cruise pays $72,500 titanium motorcycle

Many sports fans and motorcycle enthusiasts can only dream of owning a true GP replica, but for those who have $72,500 to spend on a superbike…this dream can come true.

The Ducati Desmosedici RR Superbike is the first-ever road-going motorcycle to offer such a wealth of technology and performance thanks to Ducati’s experience in MotoGP.

Tom Cruise is one such man, who not only ordered a Ducati Desmosedici RR Read more

Evel Knievel edition Triumph Scrambler: fitting tribute to legendary stunt-man

U.K. bike dealer Jack Lilley wanted to create a bike to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the famous Caesar’s Palace jump made by the legendary stunt-man Evel Knievel. However it has taken longer than Jack expected but he has now finished the Read more

Total Wireless Computing With An Intel Chopper

Ok, so PC’s in cars aren’t anything new but a chopper with a PC is something pretty cool. Designed by the Orange County Choppers, this chopper comes rocking Black Diamond and Intel. It looks pretty awesome too! Read more

Yamaha V-Max motorcycle with new tilting three wheel design

The Yamaha V-Max has always been considered by most to be a muscle car on two wheels, but if you have ever owned one of these motorcycles you will know just how hard it is trying to keep these Read more