Ducati: new sportbike

One of Ducati fans posted on his Facebook page the first picture of the new Ducati 899. Motorcycle get similar from 1199 Panigale «frameless" design, but will be equipped with a smaller engine displacement and a classic dual rear swingarm. Of course, these differences from the "big brother" will affect the price of 899 - it will be less.

This practice is typical for motorcycles from Bologna - Ducati sport bikes ever produced versions with engines of average volume. 748 looked like a 916, 848 - as 1098, and now the 899 will mimic 1199.

Not visible on the image frame, so that, apparently, the engine as well as in 1199 is used as a carrier element - as a front subframe will operate the air filter housing, and the rear sub-frame is secured to a vertical cylinder. Will the camshaft drive chain 899 is Panigale, or will be used for the traditional Ducati timing belt? It's not clear.

In addition to the motor 899 will be different cheaper dual pendulum, in other wheels and a "budget" front fork. Characteristic motor should remind Evo 848 with its 140 horsepower. It is expected that the opening 899 in November this year at the EICMA.

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Замечен новый Kawasaki Z1000SX

Updated Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014 model year was in the camera lens.

Probably in Kawasaki not try very hard to hide their new models. In the past year, well before the official premiere of the new 600-cc sport bike ZX-6R was seen during the filming of a promotional video on the Isle of Man. Now Z1000SX 2014 model, was allegedly accidentally caught on the roads of Norway. Kawasaki Z1000SX was seen on the "Atlantic Road" - an incredibly beautiful road, passing along the ocean and includes several scenic bridges. Many car manufacturers have chosen this place to shoot their commercials, so here you can often see the new car industry

Of the changes that can be seen from the available photos, should note the new side cases of complex shape that looks more suited motorcycle than those manufactured by Kawasaki at the moment. Besides, there is also some cosmetic changes. For example, the front fairing and fuel tank motorcycle painted in the same green color as the rest of the body parts (for 2013 model year, these elements were contrasted with black.) Also on the Kawasaki Z1000SX 2014 model year seen new brakes and calipers system ABS - probably, Bosch ABS 9, which has already completed flagship sportbike ZX-10R.

Official information regarding the updated version of the Z1000SX, yet. Most likely, Kawasaki will introduce new product at the show EICMA 2013 in Milan.

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