2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 revealed

HOT from the oven.....


THE 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 has been revealed by Yamaha.
It will come with three new paint schemes. Technically speaking, the bike remains unchanged.

Ducati Streetfighter 848 revealed

Here's what Ducati has to say about the bike so far:
Combining a new and brilliantly engineered 848 Testastretta 11° engine with the enhanced geometry of a chassis that provides confidence-inspiring agility, the Streetfighter 848 has enriched its user-friendliness with a smooth and flexible power delivery, revised ergonomics and Ducati Traction Control.
The Ducati Streetfighter scored a round one knock-out when it entered the ring for the first time at the Milan show back in November 2008, winning the ‘Most Beautiful Bike’ award and raising the bar for extreme nakeds. Its asphalt-ripping reputation became the desire of sport naked connoisseurs throughout the world and the Streetfighter 848 will now widen that appeal even further with enhanced usability.
Available from November 2011 onwards, the new fighter is dressed in red for Ducati traditionalists, while yellow makes a return for mid-range purists and “dark stealth” provides a matte-black reminder of the Streetfighter’s aggressive image.

Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition

Exclusive Diavel from the Mercedes tuning house...



THIS Ducati Diavel is the first motorcycle born from the collaboration with Mercedes AMG and the Italian manufacturer.
The AMG Special Edition is based on the Diavel Carbon, but extra features made by luxury-sport brand include AMG's signature five-spoke wheel styling, carbon fibre lateral radiator grills with aluminium trim, AMG-style sport exhaust system with engraved end-caps and an AMG-style horizontally ribbed seat.
The exclusive Diavel adds AMG’s trademark white colour to the frame. The special edition wheels, seat and exhaust end-caps are all AMG branded and the logo is also laser-engraved into the air-duct panels either side of the fuel tank.
The AMG Diavel will be unveiled at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt.

YAMAHA R15 150CC

YAMAHA'S revamped R15 has finally been officially launched after nearly a year of spy shots and leaked design pictures.
Aimed purely at the massive Indian market, the R15 replaces an existing model of the same name which effectively kick-started a passion for sports bikes in India. Despite having just 17bhp and 150cc, it's considered a superbike in its home market, and has a price to match – at around £1500 it's a seriously expensive bike in India, even if it seems incredibly cheap compared to the £4249 YZF-R125 we get over here.
Whether you see it as expensive or cheap, it's not bad looking for a small sportster; you have to think that such a bike might do quite well over here – provided Yamaha could keep it at that price...

KINECT - Ghost Recon

Leather wrapped Ferrari F430 & BMW

2012 Honda Fireblade leaked

2012 Honda Fireblade have leaked – the bike apparently being shown in a dealer in Hong Kong.
Those hoping for a radically new 'Blade might be disappointed by what seems to be a gentle evolution of the current design rather than anything radical. New wheels, redesigned fairings, 'Big Piston' Showa forks (with a matching, new rear shock) and new all-digital instruments appear to be the big changes. The engine and frame look unaltered, although of course there could be internal engine alterations – something the Blade will need if Honda hopes to catch the power levels of the latest breed of superbikes, BMW's S1000RR and Kawasaki's ZX-10R, both of which offer a whole stable-full of extra horses.
There's also little sign of the expected electronic trickery that many expected Honda to reveal on the new Blade. With its rivals all getting deeply involved with traction control and multiple settings for power outputs, most rumours had the new Blade down to be fully kitted up with the latest gizmos. But the reality appears to be that this is a more traditional superbike, where the rider has to take responsibility for his own actions. The leaked pictures show the non-ABS version of the bike, so there's a chance that the anti-lock-equipped model will also get more toys, like traction control. However, Honda is at something of a disadvantage here, as its leading rivals – the BMW and Kawasaki, which both have high-tech electronics – share the same Bosch-designed ABS and traction control technology. Since Honda doesn't use the off-the-shelf Bosch kit, it has to develop its own versions if it wants to go down that route.
However, Honda's conservative move might be sensible. By effectively extending the life of the expensive-to-develop mechanical components of the Blade it should be in a position to keep the price relatively low while still proving profitable, and recent figures show that despite its age and power deficit, the Blade remains one of the world's best-selling superbikes – suggesting that the majority of buyers think that, regardless of numbers, it has 'enough' performance for them.
The new looks, which have a hint of VFR1200F in the way the lights and air intakes come together, plus a new tank cover, side panels and seat, could be enough, along with the undoubted handling improvements from the new suspension, to give the Honda a sales boost and keep it at the top of the superbike sales charts.