Streetfighter new Tuono V4R

The Italian manufacturer Aprilia officially presented streetfighter Aprilia Tuono V4R sample the 2014 model year

New Aprilia Tuono V4R is equipped with the same liter engine V4, as before, but its power is slightly increased: 170 hp peak engine produces 11 500 rev / min. In PPC ratios were replaced so as to improve the dynamics of dispersal in the first three gears. In addition to the lifting capacity of the engine, the Italian engineers have increased the fuel tank to 18.5 liters, and set on a lighter bike seat, brakes Brembo M432 and the new adjustable 43-millimeter fork Sachs USD.

One of the major innovations that have appeared on the 2014 model, an updated electronics package APRC (Aprilia Performance Ride Control). In the APRC is 3-mode anti-lock braking system (track, sport, rain), which, if desired, can be completely disabled by taking control over the brakes. In addition to the ABS, the package Aprilia Performance Ride Control system includes Wheelie-control (3 modes), 3-mode Launch-control, for use on the track, kvikshifter and auto-calibration, which automatically adjusts the system regardless of the rubber. In addition, a complete Aprilia Tuono V4R entered an updated 8-level traction control.

According to the company Aprilia, Tuono V4R - it superbike with high wheel, unbeaten on the race track and brings the pleasure of driving on public roads. In Europe, the new streetfighter Aprilia will be priced at 16,100 euros.

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Large goose waiting for upgrade

The following year, the flagship tourer BMW Motorrad R1200GS company will receive a planned update, which will affect both the base modifications and additional list of options.

Basically upgrade undergo handling characteristics R1200GS, namely, existing at the time of the optional five modes of operation of the engine will no longer be available. Modes "Rain" and "The Road" will be included in the standard configuration model of the sample in 2014, along with a system of active safety ASC and the steering damper. In the "options" will now be called mode «Pro», including the additional sub-modes «Dynamic», «Enduro» and «Enduro Pro», all three with the updated configuration ASC and ABS. In addition, the semi-active suspension system - an electronic system dynamically adjusting the suspension BMW Motorrad Dynamic ESA - can now be ordered separately.

In BMWgovoryat that in optional packages Dynamic Performance, Comfort and Touring for R1200GS also will be changes, though, what exactly is not specified. As innovations will affect the retail price of the BMW R1200GS 2014 model year, is not yet clear.

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The prototype Suzuki V-Strom lit

Earlier this month, we informed our readers that Suzuki has systematically preparing for the imminent launch of the new model Suzuki V-Strom 1000.

Last week, the Japanese launched a dedicated mini-site dedicated to the new motorcycle, published on the page of a very brief trailer, some photos of concept bike, sketch and a detailed history of the model. But obviously, preparing to enter the model involves far greater dimensions than just launch a website on the Internet. Currently, pre-production model of motorcycle passes the final road test. Earlier this week, a working prototype Suzuki V-Strom 1000 2014 model year was seen and photographed in the German Alps. Even after passing inspection, it becomes clear that the production model will look a little different from the concept bike shown at last year's Intermot in Cologne. Also the quality of execution of various components and assemblies suggests that the prototype is under development, as close to the launch of the model in production.

The new Suzuki V-Strom set 1000-cc V-twin engine with liquid cooling, chassis, built around an aluminum frame, front Tokico radial brake calipers with ABS and is equipped with a number of electronic "assistants". It is expected that the model will be the world premiere at the end of 2013, and sales will start in 2014. The new Suzuki V-Strom 1000 will compete with models like the BMW R1200GS, Ducati Multistrada and Yamaha Super Ténéré.

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Yamaha is working on a three-wheeled scooter

According to the latest news from Yamaha, as early as next year, the Japanese company will launch its first three-wheeled scooter, equipped with an independent front suspension with swivel mechanism.

It looks like the company Yamaha, finally realized that the ever-complacent and not modern market requires not just regular updates lineup, but the periodic release of completely new models. Not so long ago, the company introduced a new public Naked MT-09 (FZ-09), equipped with a three-cylinder engine, and then showed its latest two-cylinder engine. However, as soon as the manufacturer of Hamamatsu introduce a brand new vehicle LMW (Leaning Multi Wheeler). Judging by the photos, the new Yamaha is similar with the scooter Piaggio MP3 arrangement of the wheels, but the relationship with the concept of four-wheeled Tesseract, presented by the company on the Tokyo show in 2007, the minimum.

The company argued that their tricycle will be more athletic in comparison with similar vehicles competitors, but at the same time, ideal for getting around the city. The main highlight will be the special Yamaha trehkolesnika front suspension, which will allow tricycles come in turns, with a slope just like a motorcycle. Regarding the motor for new items yet unknown - perhaps it will be the power unit of 300-400 cc. cm, and it can and does become the new two-cylinder engine, shown at the beginning of this week.

In an interview with a British publication CEO Yamaha, Hiroyuki Yanagi, said that the new LMW will cost about 10,000 dollars. Start of production is planned for 2014, so it is reasonable to expect the premiere of the production model three-wheeled scooter this fall at the EICMA show in Milan, or at the motor show in Tokyo.

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