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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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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