Another limited edition "Dzhikser"

Especially for the United States market, Suzuki has released a limited edition liter sports bike GSX-R.

In the past, the factory Suzuki released the millionth motorcycle families Suzuki GSX-R (GSX-R600/750/1000/1100), which was born in 1985 with the start of the production model Suzuki GSX-R750. In honor of such a momentous event the Japanese company unveiled a commemorative version of motorbike Suzuki GSX-R1000. Technically anniversary "Dzhikser" remained the same, but different unique coloring, optional equipment and a sign with an individual number of the model. The number of motorcycles that were released in the jubilee version was limited to just 1,985 units, corresponding to the year of birth of all series Suzuki GSX-R.

In 2013, Suzuki celebrates another important date - the 50th anniversary of the U.S. market. On this occasion, at the Grand Prix of Indianapolis was presented a special limited edition model Suzuki GSX-R1000 SE 2014. As with last year's one millionth GSX-R, a new "Dzhikser" is also different from the standard model of a set of cosmetic items. First Anniversary Suzuki GSX-R1000 SE 2014 features a dramatic blue and white coloring, chrome frame, chrome rims with blue spokes, polished release, anodized fork tubes, engine covers, and blue, of course, a sign with an individual number of motorcycle on the traverse.

In total, only 100 will be assembled Suzuki GSX-R1000 SE, 50 of which fall into the salons of American dealers Suzuki (probably the remaining 50 will be in Canada or Europe). The retail price of the bike and the time of their emergence from dealers Suzuki has not been announced.

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The two-liter sportbike

The company unveiled a prototype 32 Nembo sportbike with an engine displacement of 2,000 cm3.



Development of the motorcycle was conducted for four years, and then, finally, a photograph of the finished prototype. Earlier, in a power plant planned use of engine displacement of 1814 cm3, but in that time displacement increased slightly. The motor has three cylinders with an unusual bottom or "upside down" position.

As you can see in the pictures, the bike has not had time to get a fairing. Perhaps this version will also be offered to customers, because the main advantage of a substantial amount of engine - a huge torque and no need for frequent gear changes.

Price motorcycle as precise specifications are still unknown, but it is clear exactly what the cost will be big enough.

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Luxury Ducati Diavel AMG Vilner

By order of the secured holder Ducati Diavel, wished a special way to stand out among the other owners of the Italian power-cruisers studio Vilner has manufactured a truly unique motorcycle.

Prior to the acquisition by Audi brand Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati pretty closely now Mercedes-AMG, the incoming concern Daimler AG. Apart from a few notable PR companies, the fruit of cooperation between the two companies was a special model Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition. Originally modification was created as a symbol of partnership Ducati and AMG in the championship MotoGP. From the standard motorcycle Diavel Diavel AMG five-spoke wheels is different, original exhaust system and seat with a cross relief, sheathed in Alcantara. In addition, the fuel tank, frame and plug the passenger seat spetsversii were partially painted white - corporate color AMG.

However, the customer who comes in the famous Bulgarian tuning firm Vilner, and this set was not enough. Customer wanted a bike to see a really unique and the most expensive motorcycle Diavel AMG. Since the main specialization masters Vilner - is the development and production of customized interiors and exteriors with exotic materials and coatings, even before the start of work future Diavel was a foregone conclusion. Bulgarian specialists have worked in a motorcycle only external parts, leaving the engine and suspension intact. The frame and several body parts were painted white, which made ​​the visual form of the motorcycle more challenging multi-faceted. On the air intake, fuel tank panels, plug the passenger seat and other details Diavel in large numbers appeared genuine leather seats trimmed with contrast stitching. Wheels AMG, exhaust system and luxurious embossed Alcantara seats remained intact, as in the studio reasonably decided that enough is as good as a feast.

All the work on the project took about five months, after which the customer received a truly unique Ducati Diavel AMG.

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BMW hits record

In the first seven months of 2013 the company BMW Motorrad sold a record number of motorcycles in its entire 90-year history.

Not so long ago http://bikes-news.blogspot.ru/ its readers are already familiar with the positive financial results of the first half of the year, provided by the companies Ducati and Yamaha. But it seems that the best things add up in the Bavarian motorcycle manufacturer BMW Motorrad. According to the latest report of the company for seven months in 2013 (January through July) BMW Motorrad dealers worldwide were sold 76,182 units against 69,329 vehicles motorcycles and scooters sold in the same period of 2012. Thus, it appears that, compared to last year, sales growth in 2013 was 9.9%.

In July, BMW implemented a 11,241 unit motorcycles and maxiscooters, which is 10.9% more compared to 10,140 motorcycles sold in July 2012. The undisputed leader of sales (17,296 motorcycles sold) is a new travel enduro R 1200GS with water cooling, which is equally well sold around the world. Also popular are the other members of the family GS: F700GS and F800 GS / GS Adventure (12,290 motorcycles sold). Next, give the statistics on sales of other models of the Bavarian manufacturer: tourist models K1600GT/GTL - 5141 pcs., Sportbike S1000RR/HP4 - 6254 pcs., Maxi scooters S600Sport/C650GT - 6531 pcs., Model R1200RT, R1200GS Adventure, and R1200R - 11,574 units. The key to the BMW Motorrad still remains the German market, followed by the United States, Italy, France, Brazil and the United Kingdom.

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