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Yamaha introduced the R6 in 1998. This bike was based on the YZF-R1 super bike and was marketed as the super sport version. It is also in the same line as the Yamaha YZF600R sport bike.

A major feature of the R6 is the 600cc four-stroke engine design which was completely new. This engine was capable of developing 108 bhp and was the first standard production motorcycle to break through the 100 bhp ceiling.

The first major refinement of the R6 was in 2003 when fuel injection was added as standard. In 2006 further refinements included a totally updated engine management system (EMS) featuring an electronic throttle. Further refinements to the EMS followed in 2008 and the current 2011 model can deliver 122 bhp.

The R6 is a very good looking bike, though it does look deceptively large. It is only when you sit on one that you come to truly appreciate its size and proportions. In reality it is much smaller that it appears to be, however everything falls neatly to hand without any sense of being cramped.

This high revving machine has excellent acceleration and both feels and sounds good. Its handling characteristics are excellent and it turns in with sharp precision, though care is needed on bumpy surfaces. On smooth surfaces the performance is excellent and it is a great track day bike when you really put it through its paces. The brakes are also very good as is always the case with Yamaha Motors.

The R6 delivers a comfortable ride and there are distinct benefits to be enjoyed from the large fairing and the smooth engine does not create any unpleasant vibrations. The seat is particularly comfortable too.

Altogether the Yamaha R6 is a great little bike that lets you know clearly that it was born of the race track. It is excellent value for money too.

One of the great things about the Honda CBF125 is the price, which is surprisingly low given the overall appearance of the bike. It might be considered as a cheap way of getting about (especially when you consider that its fuel economy is over 134 mpg) but it simply does not look cheap in fact it looks quite stylish.

Perhaps that is one of the reasons this bike has been so popular; according to the motorcycle press the demand has been so high that many dealers have found them to be in short supply.

The CBF is powered by a 124. 7cc fuel injected single cylinder engine (which delivers all of 11 bhp) and has a four-speed gearbox, so obviously it is not a performance machine. It has been designed to transport you from A to B reliably and at little cost; and with a maximum speed of 65 mph you won’t be able to even exceed the national speed limit on a dual carriageway.

Handling is fairly basic and it is not that comfortable if you intend using it long journeys, though there is nothing difficult about riding it. There are no special whistles or bells, there is not even a rev counter. You get a speedometer with recommended gears for corresponding speeds and a fuel gauge; but what else would you need?

For the money though it is very difficult to find anything better than the Honda CBF125. It does all that is says on the tin, in fact it does it with a reasonable amount of style. And you can also have a lot of fun on it. It is great for winding through the traffic, it handles well at low speed, and everything works as it should. With a price tag or just around £2,000 you really can’t go wrong.

The Ducati Diavel attracted a great deal of controversy even before it came out. Bike fans are very particular about their Ducatis and when the first photographs of the Diavel came out, plenty of people were up in arms. The bike was hard to classify and many people thought that it was ostentatious, ugly and unnecessarily expensive. Now it is out though, the same people are turning their back on their comments pretty fast as it looks like the Ducati Diavel is set to be the biggest and most exciting bike of 2011.

According to Ducati themselves, the time is ripe for a change in the motor bike world and it is them that are looking to set trends, starting with the Diavel. According to the Ducati marketing manager Diego Sgorbati, “The world is changing, customers no longer want to compromise style or comfort in their sporting vehicles, there are new definitions of what is sporty and it’s happening in bike markets as well. We must reflect these changes and build around Ducati’s DNA, which means Italian authenticity and performance.”

It looks as if Ducati are being proved right and the Diavel looks to be taking on its more traditional rivals such as the Yamaha V-max. The car is ridiculously exciting and achieves this with a relaticely small engine which only produces 60bhp compared with the V-Max’s 197bhp. At nearly 100kg lighter though, the performance it gets out of this is unbelievable. 0-62mph time of 2.6 seconds is a remarkable achievement for a bike that is much cheaper and actually faster than a lot of superbikes, including Ducati’s own 1198. Check out motors.co.uk for more info on these bikes.

The Diavel is what many people have been waiting for in the bike world for many years now, a true maverick that has rewritten the rulebook. Expect it to define the market for the next year or so, and to spawn many copies.

This motorcycle follows a design path which is not much different than any of the other products out there which are catering to the many demands for an increased number of amenities, as well as comfort. Triumphant made the waistline larger on its Sprint and 1050cc for the year 2011. The Sprint ST that evolved quite a bit in the year 2011 and say what is being called the Sprint GT. In the transformation, the motorcycle down delivers a much more plush ride, as well as a lot more cargo space. All of this without losing any of its reputation as a reliable Canyon Carver complete with back.

This new and render model has achieved status much informed by its 3.2 inch longer wheelbase, while continuing to offer an updated modernized style to the STs 5 year old design. The only downside for the new look seems to me that the guy is heavier, at least an additional 60 pounds which is well over 10% curb weight increase over the former models, now weighing in at about 591 pounds while the fuel tank is full.

The bread you okay created Sprint GT seems to head toward upscale but without the hefty price increase. In fact, this motorcycle does not seem to offer any sort of price to performance competition in terms of price. Triumphant as stated that this retail version of the very same three cylinder fuel injected engine that is now our with 128 hp is a very exciting addition to their line.

It is very easy to see why anyone would have fallen in love with the 2010 Kawasaki KX250F. While that particular model did have a whole lot of our, the ergonomics and looks were lacking, and even slightly outdated. Because of the very powerful engine and the weight of I ran so smoothly it seemed that nothing else mattered and riders were able to turn their head from any of the downfalls. In fact, the 2010 motorcycle was so sought after that the sales rose by about 18% while other types of 250 F saw a significant drop in sales. At the North American press launch which is held at Budds Creek, engineers looked absolutely elated to show off their latest hard work, the brand-new KX250F. there were at least 30 changes made from the previous year’s model, including the most exciting of all, that you will injection.

The biggest selling point of the KX 250F was the sheer power with the 2010 model. With the 2011 model and fuel injection being a major perk, the tradition is carried on this year. In fact, so many people love the 2010 model so very much that they feared that Kawasaki was trying to fix something that wasn’t broken the first place. While we were very enthusiastic about the new motorcycle we were still quite skeptical because a manufacturer of world-class motorcycles for the motocross track, combined with a bunch of factory trained techs is not exactly a very good representation of how the motorcycle will perform in the real world.

It is largely satisfying to watch Honda follow some of the top recommendations by designing the CBR250R., has been famous for putting out motorcycles of epic proportion for many decades now. It is no surprise that they have really outdone themselves with the brand-new 2011 CBR250R design. Four years people have been tontine Honda into creating something more like the Kawasaki’s ninja 250 R. Is seems this year is going to be our lucky break. It is ironic how things work out, almost as if big red, which lost a lot of their ground in terms of sales to team green, suddenly opted to put together their very own ¼ liter recipe. No one is really sure who this was in response to or what prompted them to act but we speculate it could be 2 million job which I lived out 22 years as the top dollar seller.

With the utmost respect to Kawasaki, all we can say is it is really about time! There are some remarkable resemblances to the VFR1200F, at least in terms of the red and silver versions. Honda proclaims that any riders ranging all the way from 5’4″ tall and on upward to 6 foot tall will fit nicely on the motorcycle, possibly even leaving some room. During a recent briefing, Honda never actually mention the ninja but at least alluded to the fact that they wanted to create a 250 class sports bike for many years but were forced to wait until the turn of events made it possible.

KTM has brought their brand-new 2011 RC 8 R superbike to the EICMA show and fans are definitely happy that they did. This motorcycle happens to be the company smoothest, most powerful and sophisticated model for the whole 2011 line. KTM and has gone all out on development and design and every other aspect of the new RC8 R. this motorcycle has a unique twin cylinder engine that delivers a whopping 175 BHP, as well as 127 Nm of torque. And because this bike is a lightweight, weighing in at only about 185 kg, the motorcycle rides off the lot ready to race. Because this motorcycle is also live with a finely honed injection system, this gives the rider a much better sense of control when operating this hugely powerful bike, at all times.

There is a new state-of-the-art racket with in the shock linkage. The RC8 R offers precision which allows it to be dialed in at a much wider range of features. The appearance of this motorcycle is without parallel in terms of its accessories, superhigh gloss paint job, brand-new LED running lights. As if none of this is enough, this bike also sports the most recent Dunlop sport smart tires, which of course as a very nice touch to an otherwise awesome motorcycle. In terms of speed, handling and an overall writing experience this motorcycle is rated 4/5 stars. Anyone riding off the lot with this bike will surely not be disappointed in even the slightest way.

As motorcycle is the first new sports bike to be released by Suzuki since they introduced their revamped GSX-R1000 back in 2009. Introducing the brand-new GSX-R600, which will be sharing the spotlight with the 750 version, both to be sold this year. The preliminary sketch has not been released by Suzuki officially, however, our industries have confirmed it is in fact a sketch of the motorcycle that will be officially unveiled sometime in October, in Germany during the intermot a show.

Because Suzuki has been very elusive about its upcoming new motorcycles, it has been very hard to give any specific details out of them. However, inside sources have confirmed that this motorcycle has a brand-new engine and is not just a clone of the existing engine. It is presumed that this engine will also contain more horsepower. This motorcycle also has an all new aluminum perimeter frame so it is a good bet to assume that Suzuki has managed to shed a few pounds off the 2009 Gixxer version which weighed about 432 pounds.

Basically, the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 have been given an all new design for the year 2011. This motorcycle shows promise to be one-of-a-kind in its class. Motorcycle buffs anxiously anticipate the unveiling of its new models from Suzuki.

The biggest visual change to the GSX-R will be announced, which is now boasting a much narrower and vertically stacked arrangement in its headlights. This tends to mimic the look of the GSX-R1000 a lot.

This Street glide, complete with its unique batwing fairing, happens to be one of Harley-Davidson’s top-selling motorcycles. One of the things that makes this motorcycle so impressive is the appeal and has a cross any and all demographics, causing more people to want to buy it. With this being said, Street glide is definitely one of the most sought after motorcycles on the market and its 2011 version has reached epic proportions as tested here.

Harley-Davidson’s (CVO) Custom Vehicle Operations division takes factory Harley-Davidson motorcycles and accessorize with them with custom paint jobs, a lot of accessories, top of the line screamin’ Eagle high-performance power plants to design the king of Harley’s inventory. These motorcycles have been said to be the definition of what Harley-Davidson’s ultimate vision of features, performance and styling is.

The Street glide has reached success in gaining the treatments for the 2011 CVO. This bike is a very desirable mild duty cruiser. The 2011 model year has brought four limited edition CVO’s. At the very top of the line is the road glide ultra coming in at about $36,999, followed closely by the Ultra Classic Electra Glide, coming in at about $36,499. The CVO Street glide comes in just above the Soft Tail Convertible, which ranges in price at about $29,599.

At its current price, the Street glide CVO is a favorite among the business class, when it comes to V-Twin Baggers. In addition, it only takes a quick glance at the CVO-SG to identify its superior quality.