Another Italian novelty

Make Aprilia, has consistently updates its lineup, introduced another new model of motorcycle. This time range was gradually expanded neoclassic with the top fairing. Motorcycle was named Mana 850 GT ABS.

The manufacturer is positioning the new Mana as a versatile bike that can carry its owner pleasure in the city, on the track or on long journeys.

Power plant Mana 850 GT ABS - vosmiklapanny "water» V-twin with the angle of the cylinders 90 degrees. Maximum engine - 76 hp at 8000 r / min and maximum torque - 73 Nm at 5000 rev / min. A nice feature for the driver of the motorcycle - automatic sequential gearbox, working in both automatic and manual modes. The system of electronic throttle control ride by wire has three modes of operation - travel, sports and rain.

The fuel tank capacity of 16 liters is located under the seat bike that had a positive effect on the weight distribution of motorcycle, lowering its center of gravity. And under the lining falshbaka is a luggage capacity that can absorb completely enclosed helmet. Very handy option, is not it?

Bike will be available in four colors - black, white, green and red. Price in Italy will be 10,560 euros.

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Helmet winner will go under the hammer

Helmet, in which two-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo won the home race in Catalunya, put up for online auction. Cash proceeds from the sale of the helmet will be used to help people with Down's syndrome.

At home Grand Prix of Catalonia pilot factory Yamaha team Jorge Lorenzo made ​​a new helmet HJC Lorenzo Barcelona 2013 «Graffiti». The uniqueness of the helmet is the fact that for his appearance responsible designer Anna Vives, who suffers from Down syndrome. 28-year-old Anna is famous throughout Spain and for many is the true symbol of the will and desire to fight the disease. After the victory of Lorenzo in the race, the girl with him climbed to the top step of the podium.

«В гонке мне было очень тяжело, но я решил не сдаваться, потому что есть примеры из жизни, которые дают мне силы и уверенность. Например, девушка, которая создала дизайн моего шлема — Анна Вивес. Она знаменита на всю Испанию. Она — это настоящий символ воскрешения, доказавшая, что люди, страдающие от синдрома Дауна, могут подчас больше, чем полагает большинство людей. Я счастлив, что она разделила со мной этот подиум», — рассказал действующий чемпион мира Хорхе Лоренцо.

В настоящее время шлем, в котором Лоренцо одержал победу на Гран-при Каталонии 16 июня, выставлен на интернет-аукцион Ebay. До конца торгов осталось еще 8 дней, но стоимость шлема уже перевалила за 21 000 евро. Все вырученные от продажи шлема деньги пойдут в фонд помощи людям, страдающим синдромом Дауна.

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Suzuki: motocross motorcycles 2014

Recently, the company introduced the Suzuki RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 2014 model year.

The list of changes is small - it's the new firmware ignition control unit, which should start to improve, and new graphics motorcycles. Officials said Suzuki, no significant changes in the new motorcycles as compared to 2013 models suggests that the yellow off-road vehicles - still out of competition.

Recall that the Suzuki motocross motorcycles have always been a constant choice of numerous champions James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael.

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