Erik Buell Racing 1190RS: America strikes back

You can not always a good man down. This is safe for Erik Buell, by all accounts, a huge shiny shell lemons from his previous employer, Harley-Davidson has been delivered, and somehow elbow deep in a rushing river of sweet-tasting lemonade. Namely, a look at the new Erik Buell Racing 1190RS, a street-1190RR Superbike Racer Erik's.
As is typical in the last bikes with the name "Buell, the fuel in the frame, which is by the same company, the units from the previous Buell Motorcycle Company welded is prepared on hold and the engine is a V-Twin design displacement 1190cc . The engine is a heavily massaged version of the Rotax-built unit 1125 used in the old models. Horsepower figures are not yet available, but the road bike makes around 185 horses at the rear wheel. Do you expect a slight decrease of this figure.
Many premium components are hung from the 380-pound (wet) 1190RS. Expect to see Öhlins front and rear, a goal Sport Digital Dashboard, magnesium wheels and a full carbon fiber fairing. Certainly, the components for a hand-bike is built like this cost a pretty penny, and although not talking Erik pricing only do not expect that the 1190RS too cheap. Think Ducati 1198R (about $ 40,000 or so) area. be a little less expensive version with fiberglass and plastic instead of carbon fiber also in sight.
Suffice it to say, we are pleased that Erik is living his dream again produce high-end American sport bikes. Take a look at the pictures in our high-res image gallery below and stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.

Norton 961 Commando SE to land in the U.S. by April [w/video]

Norton fiends can look forward now official - the risen bicycle manufacturer biscuits are finally available here from the U.S. either in April or May. The deadline depends on whether can swim 961 Commando by EPA test if the company is confident that there should be no problems. A whopping total of 200 limited edition 961 Commando SE models were built, and were assigned 50 for the U.S. sales only a handful still as of yesterday. Each one of the British approach were discussed. Buyers can choose between a wire-wheeled version for about $ 17,999, or a carbon wheels iteration for $ 19,499.
The best part? They are off models.
Norton plans for a sports model to introduce at $ 19,500, but prices up at $ 22,000 for the company café racer. As the Commando SE, these bikes are scheduled to land in our neck of the woods in April.
After classic motorcycle, Norton is currently working on a dealer network in the country to create the open air. Former Ducati North America CEO Dan Van Epps was hired recently to the rudder Norton Motorcycles USA, and there the word that Norton, have a presence in 50 centers of the top people in America want. Here she hopes to plan the introduction of a more reasonable effective model for the rest of us plebes, too. Hit the jump to check out Commando SE 961 introduction video.

2011 KTM 1190 RC8 R gets cheaper, more desirable

KTM prices for the company absurd uncanny RC8 2011 1190 R has announced, and there is plenty to get excited too. The bike is now for a full $ 3,500 cheaper than last year's model, which KTM has saddled the machine to go with a suggested retail price of $ 16,499 funds. This number represents the 1190 RC8 R at the same price point as the more mortal 1190 RC8 (non-R), the KTM killed this year.
We recommend that if you put money for either a 1190 or 2010 1190 RC8 RC8 R, you're kicking yourself as hard as your leg to swing at the moment.
The 2011 1190 RC8 R packs 172 hp, thanks in part to its dual-ignition engine that gives more power and fuel consumption (up to 12 percent compared to the old design) and KTM says the company's engineers in a heavier cast crank and flywheel to provide smoother acceleration. A minty-fresh ECU, new 52-mm throttle body and idle control cam are all part of the mix as well.
Suspension wise, the 2011 1190 RC8 with R greater air chamber in the fork and the rear spring rate is adjusted for a comfortable ride. There are even a number of new lever controls all the Seal the Deal. How is this more for your money?
KTM also offers a full racing version called the 1190 RC8 Race Spec R that a headlight, taillight and turn signals forfeited to the hardcore hardware such as a full titanium exhaust and a staggering 180 hp for the same V-Twin. Expect to shell $ 19,999 for the pleasure of twisting the throttle on that titanium.

FGR Midalu 2500 V6 is our kind of naked crazy

Strolled side of the Tatra 87 from the production, we do not really have the automotive industry in the Czech Republic paid much mind, but thanks to the efforts of the government-funded motorcycle manufacturers, that of the changes. FGR has officially taken the wraps off its first look production bike, and the machine will be a steaming pile of awesome.

At its heart is a 2.5-liter (yes, 2.5 liters!) V6 mill with a jerk-you-off-the-seat 240 horsepower. There are a bunch of carbon fiber on board to keep weight as low as possible, and as a result, the bike weighs 595 pounds in a relatively feathery (claimed).

If the numbers are not enough to get your heart rate should be the wheel design. FGR scrapped the traditional panels for a naked eye, which shows that milled from monstrous V6 and lots of aluminum. Combined with a short tail and a vertical, six-pipe exhaust system provides for the treatment of common Midalu should be legal.

If one as bad as we do, you may be better prepared to fork over a significant cash stack. FGR just not how much to ask it for its first production motorcycle, but as the company to produce only shooting of six units in the first year, you can bet on these things will not be cheap, said.