Suzuki produces a set of traveler

For his model V-Strom 650, Suzuki has released a large range of accessories make it an ideal bike for travel.

Inspired by the popular set of accessories Tourer, Adventure and GT, Suzuki has announced the release of a new "package» Voyager, designed for one of the most popular and affordable dual-purpose motorcycles on the market - V-Strom 650. After a careful selection of the most popular, according to the company's customers, accessories kit has been assembled, encompassing the two large aluminum flight case with total capacity of 82 liters and a soft waterproof bag of 35 liters. In addition, the kit includes a high tourist glass, powerful protection of the driver's hands, plastic bumpers and engine protection.

The recommended price accessory kit Voyager is 1,630 euros, which allows the owner to SuzukiV-Strom 650 save up to 450 euros if he will conceive to purchase each item separately from the kit.

Suzuki DL650A V-Strom - a classic representative of the class of motorcycles dual purpose for which the low-key appearance hides a surprisingly robust versatile bike that is great for city driving and no less than perfectly demonstrates its potential on a country road and dirt roads. As the power unit used time-tested two-cylinder "deuce" in volume 645 cm ³, 67 hp power The ideal profile seat, high seat and almost straight fit behind the wheel - it all has to travel. Add to this low fuel consumption and the spaciousness of the gas tank of 22 liters, and in front of you almost the perfect bike for long journeys.

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Honda NC700 escalate muscles

The following year the family of motorcycle engines, Honda NC700 will add displacement and power.

Starting in 2014, the popular model NC700S and NC700X, produced by concern Honda, will acquire an additional 50 cubes of engine, which automatically displays the data from the motorcycle category A2. At first glance, the decision of the management of Honda is as illogical as it denies the possibility of newly-made motorcycle riders to drive motorcycles line NC700. However, the number one manufacturer of motorcycles in the world to make such a strange decisions were their motives. According to the British press, the appearance of an additional 50 "cubes" of next year, the family of NC must not be too high selling models CBR500R, CB500F and CB500X, equipped with the new 500 cc engine.

The fact that falling under the category of the new human A2, which was introduced in Europe in the year, both families of motorcycles (NC700 and 500 s) compete with each other. And since the model NC700 against less quadrature fellow looked more advantageous, and then sell the new "pyatisotok" were below expectations. Most likely, it was a mediocre success of the 500th family of models has forced marketers to think about breeding Honda NC700 beyond category A2 to the differences between the two lines of motorcycles to customers more apparent.

Presumably the premiere of new models NC750S and NC750X will take place at the Cologne Intermot show in the last quarter of 2013.

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Special version of the Duke of large

At a dealer conference in the Austrian company KTM has presented an unusual version of the new Naked 1290 Super Duke R, destined for the United States market.

At the end of last week, factory KTM in Austria attended by several representatives of the American dealers of the brand. Details of the meeting are not known, but is likely to overseas guests were shown a plant in Salzburg and were introduced to the immediate plans of the company. But the most interesting thing is that in the course of the event was presented a special version of the Stars and Stripes («Patriot Edition») masthead streetfighter Austrians - KTM Super Duke R. 1290

The first prototype of the KTM Super Duke R 1290 was presented last fall at the EICMA show in Milan. According to statements made by KTM, brought to mind the motorcycle version, ready for mass production, will be demonstrated at the world's leading motovystavke EICMA 2013. At the Court of journalist fraternity 1290 KTM Super Duke R will be given this fall, but dealerships new model will be around December.

The heart of KTM 1290 Super Duke R is the V-twin engine, built on the basis of the power unit sportbike RC8 R. Even according to preliminary estimations of experts, the power of new items will be no less than 160 "horses", and the optimists say and do about 180 hp In addition to the powerful motor, a large arsenal of "Duke" there are inherent to modern motorcycle engines like electronic control of fuel injection, anti-lock braking system ABS, multi-level traction control, multiple modes of operation. The list of components from renowned companies have found application in a new bike, can not help but surprise: WP Suspension, Brembo, Akrapovic - is not a complete list.

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Elektromoto- the fastest

The victory of the rider on the bike with an electric motor completed one of the most famous races of the planet.

Carlin Dunne (Carlin Dunne) and Lightning Motorcycles won a landslide victory in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. He was able to call in on a 4302 meter high mountain in 10 minutes and 0.694 seconds. He became the fastest rider and ninth in the overall standings, ahead of Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Bruno Langlois (Bruno Langlois) to 20,659 seconds. Carlin is the champion of this tournament twice, and both times - at the wheel of Ducati Multistrada. A transfer to the Lightning made ​​his neighbors' complaints about noise track at Santa Barbara, where he trained for the race.

According to him, he still loves motorcycles with an internal combustion engine. But circumstances forced him to choose a more eco-friendly racing shell. And he once again became the winner.

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