ktm duke review

Bajaj Auto, India’s largest 2 Wheeler makers and Australian bike maker KTM are coming together in India with the plan to launch its premium segment bike for the Indian customers. They are not planning to launch its bike only in India but also in some other countries too. Bajaj KTM is expected to produce power bikes with 125cc to 250 cc engines. The company Bajaj KTM will equally stand with other highly advanced bike makers like Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki etc worldwide.

The company is planning to launch KTM Duke 125 in India in end of 2010 or early 2011. The stylish and aggressive racer bike is specially designed to cater the younger generation racer crowd. The high end bike is very impressive and carries lots of extraordinary charismatic effect with it. The bike is expected to be very much irresistible for the bike lovers who demand something extra in their life.

The KTM Duke 125 is expected to be powered by a 2 stroke, liquid cooling, DOHC valve configuration with a displacement of 124 cc which is able to develop impressive power of 11 KW and belts out maximum torque. The bike is expected to be endowed with 6 Speed WR Transmission Gearbox. The KTM Duke 125 is expected to be very powerful and a dynamic performer.

Not only the bike is expected to have robust engine, KTM Duke 125 is also expected to have solid suspension system and dynamic brakes. The front suspension type is expected to be Marzocchi Magnum 45 fork and the rear suspension is Ohlins Type 3A with 345 mm suspension travel. The brakes are also very impressive in the KTM Duke 125 that is hydraulic disc brakes fro both the front wheel and the rear wheel. The two-wheeler has a large wheelbase that is 1430mm.

The appearance of the new enduro bike KTM Duke 125 is very appealing and attractive. The cool and smart body graphics of the bike is very eye-catchy and one cannot resists him/her to look at the bike till it disappears. The racer bike is just unforgettable in just a single glance. The stylish and broad alloy wheel of the new KTM Duke 125 is the icing on the cake when we talk about looks as it enhances the sporty and aggressiveness of the bike. The overall looks and appearance of the bike is extraordinary.
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Ktm Duke Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

The new upcoming and dynamic KTM Duke 125 is expected to be loaded with 124 cc engine displacement which will ensure better performance of the bike. The KTM Duke 125 is a race bike and is expected to be very economical on roads. The 2 stroke engine of the new KTM Duke 125 will offer very amazing mileage.
Ktm Duke Colors

The classy and stylish racer bike KTM Duke 125 may be available in mnay exciting colors and shades. The exact detail of the same is not available with us. Stay tuned with bikedekho.com to know more about the same.
Acceleration and Pick up of Ktm Duke

The powerful 124 cc engine of the KTM Duke 125 is expected to be very dynamic and efficient performer. The 2 stroke engine of KTM Duke 125 is expected to be very powerful and will offer a zipper acceleration and pick up to the bike.
Appearance of Ktm Duke

The new KTM Duke 125 is very distinctive and attractive sports bike which carries lots of attitude with it. The advanced aerodynamic design used in the new KTM Duke 125 is extraordinary and has a great charismatic effect which spells bounds the costumer with its unmatched appearance and racer look. The new bike is specially designed for the racer with dynamic body graphics which is very impressive. The front portion of the bike has only cowl which has stylish halogen headlight in it which is very well stacked and looks very elegant. The straight handle bars of the new bike KTM Duke 125 is also very sporty and also very comfortable, specially designed for racing purpose. The stylish turn indicators are placed beneath the front cowl and looks very stylish and unadulterated.

The bike appears to be very small and the rider feels that he is riding a mini bike. The distinctive center console may comprise of fuel gauge, speedometer, trip meter, turn indicator signal, etc. The stylish and unmatched fuel tank of the new KTM Duke 125 is also very appealing and has a feel of racer bike in it. The foot pegs available in the bike are very stylish and tuck in neatly when unused.

The revolutionary and stylish large and bold alloy wheels of the new KTM Duke 125 will enhance the style and looks. The rear portion of the bike is also very impressive with sweeping style side indicators.
Comfort Feature of Ktm Duke

The 125 cc enduro bike KTM Duke 125 is expected to be very comfortable and is sure to offer you a fun thrilling riding experience. The unique and stylish larger seat of the bike will provide a comfortable upright seating position and will also ensure painless riding. The stylish racer bike is very powerful with advanced suspension system which will make the bike stable and offer better riding experience. The foot pegs and the foot rest offers very comfort seating.
Dimensions of Ktm Duke

The exact detail of the dimension of the new KTM Duke 125 is not available with us. The seat height of the bike is expected to be 949 mm and wheelbase is expected to be 1430 mm with a ground clearance of 381mm. Stay tuned with us to more about the dimension of the new KTM Duke 125.
Ktm Duke Engine

The KTM Duke 125 is expected to be endowed with a very powerful engine with a displacement of 124 cc. The 2 stroke engine type of KTM Duke 125 is expected to be very powerful and very fuel efficient also. The new KTM Duke 125 is expected to be paced with a four valve cylinder head and DOHC valve configuration for lower friction and clear emission. The powerful engine of KTM Duke 125 is also expected to be powered by water cooling technology which will ensure the cooling of the engine very fast and thus makes the performance of the bike very nice. The engine of the new powerful KTM Duke 125 is expected to be incorporated with 6 Speed WR Transmission gears for easy and smoother shifting of gears. The engine is also expected to be packed with fuel injection system for proper and efficient usage of fuel. The engine is expected to deliver an impressive power of 11 Kw and belts out beating torque.
Ktm Duke Wheels
Ktm Duke Wheels And Tyre Picture

The stylish and smart racer bike KTM Duke 125 is expected to be packed with very stable and sporty wheels. The alloy wheels present in the bike offers very sporty and aggressive looks. The tyre specification of the new KTM Duke 125 is expected to be Michelin MP II 90/90 x 21 at the front and Michelin MP II 120/90 x 18 at the rear. The big and broad size of the tyres of the KTM Duke 125 is because of its racing nature and it will offer greater control on roads and also minimize the rate of skidding in slippery and watery surfaces.
Suspension of Ktm Duke

The powerful racer bike KTM Duke 125 is expected to be bestowed with very sound and advanced suspension system. The suspension travel of the new bike at the front is expected to be 300 mm with Marzocchi Magnum 45 fork and the rear suspension is ohlins Type 3A with 345 mm suspension travel. The advanced and dynamic suspension system of the bike is expected to offer proper handling and stability with impressive jerk free ride in the twisty roads.
Handling & Control Ktm Duke
Ktm Duke Head Light PictureThe KTM Duke 125 is expected to be packed with array of advanced and latest technologies and features. The new racer bike will be very good in handling and controlling. The suspension system of the new KTM Duke 125 is expected to be very advanced and will enhance the stability and controlling of the bike to a great extent. The larger wheelbase of 1430 mm and big sized tyres of the bike also ensure greater stability and control on road. The powerful racer bike KTM Duke 125 is expected to be bestowed with a very dynamic and sound braking system. The front and the rear brakes in bike is expected to be hydraulic disc which will control the bike very smartly even in the event of instant braking

Stealth Electric Bike Now Available in USA

Stealth Electric Bikes USA now offers two of their top selling electric bikes to consumers and retailers in the United States. The Fighter and The Bomber may look like your typical mountain bike because of the handle bars. However, these Stealth Electric Bikes provide both speed and distance to a growing number of electric bike enthusiast.

The Bomber by Stealth Electric Bikes has a top speed of up to 50mph, with a full 2-hour recharge giving it a distance up to 50 miles. The Bomber standard suspension set up includes over 180mm front suspension and 250mm rear standard. This 9 speed 116 pound bike is true to it's brand, Stealth Electric Bikes, with noise at 50mph at only 65dB.

The Fighter by Stealth Electric Bikes has a top speed of up to 31mph, offering distances of up to 37 miles on one charge. The Fighter standard suspension set up includes over 180mm front suspension and 200mm rear standard. The Fighter uses the same quiet technology as the Bomber, the Fighter comes in at a weight of only 90lbs.

Darin Brin, Director of Stealth Electric Bikes USA said “The hand built frame mixed with its rugged suspension make these bikes the toughest and most powerful hybrid electric bike available anywhere in the world.”

Both bikes feature rechargeable LiFePO4 batteries that can easily be switched out in under 90 seconds. Stealth offers a series of upgrades in brakes and suspension currently, with engine upgrades to follow.

The Bomber and The Fighter also come with a Lifetime warranty on the frame and swing arm and 12 month warranty on the rest or the components. This warranty is typical on all Stealth Products.

“We are very excited to be able to bring these high performance engineered electric bikes to the U.S. Market,” said Michael Brown, Sales Manager for Stealth Electric Bikes USA. Brown said, “These electric bikes are the highest powered, longest range bikes that you can find today. They are almost as quiet as pedaling alone, and are extremely fun and exciting for sports and bicycle enthusiast all across the United States.” “That is why they are often referred to as the electric bike on steroids,” said Brown. “They define a new area of sporting not yet seen in the US, we look forward to all the possibilities down hill mountain bike riders and freestyle riders bring to the table.”

Stealth Electric Bikes is currently accepting applications for authorized retailers and drop ship dealers throughout the U.S. Bikes can also be purchased directly from Stealth Electric Bikes USA.

Hero plans to bring light, carbon fibre bikes to India

Hero Cycles, part of the Hero group, is planning to bring a premium range of carbon fibre bikes to India.

“The carbon fibre is usually used in the A380 and will be brought from Italy. This is part of the plan to offer new products and will be the first-of-its-kind in the country," Pankaj Munjal, managing director of Hero Cycles, said.

These bikes will cost Rs 40,000 and onwards, he said. At present, there is no segment that caters to premium bikes in the country. “We aim to create a new segment in India. Carbon fibre bikes are lightweight and sturdy,” he said.

The company makes 18,500 cycles everyday and offers bikes in the range from RS 2,000 to Rs 15,000. There is scope to take this to 21,000 cycles on a daily basis, he said.

The market is growing at a rate of 11-12%. “At present, the market stands at 11 million cycles annually, of which our company enjoys a 50% share,” he said. Munjal was in Pune to promote the Pune edition of the Hero Cycles India Cyclothon, slated to be held on February 27. The cyclothon, , in which 5,500 participants are expected to participate, aims to reinforce a cycling momentum in the city.

New bikes coming in 2011

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In the coming months, the second largest two-wheeler market in the world will be graced with new bikes from various global firms including the Japanese pocketrockets , German giants, the American chrome-laden cruisers, exotic Italian beauties, some Korean wheels and also the return on the iconic Vespa scooters. Here is a list of hot new metal that we will be getting excited over for the next twelve months.
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Ben Handford named new Bikes, Blues and BBQ president and CEO | Community Announcement

Ben Handford will serve in the newly created position of President and CEO, and Joe Giles has been named the Executive Director.

“Over the last eleven years, Bikes, Blues & BBQ has evolved from a small gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts on Dickson Street to a “festival” encompassing the largest “family-friendly, charitable funding” rally in the United States. As a result of this growth, BBB was able to give over $150,000 in cash, partnership and in-kind support to charities in 2010 alone,” said Kenneth Mourton, chairman of BBB.

“Recognizing the expansion and addition of venues will continue (Dickson Street, Baum Stadium and Washington County Fairgrounds), the significant economic impact the event has on Northwest Arkansas and the state, and the knowledge the funds generated by BBB are crucial to the many charitable organizations we support, the board of directors determined that the time is right to hire a new level of professional leadership,” said Mourton.

“As a result, Ben Handford has been named our first President and CEO. He will focus on working with our many state and local stakeholders, as well as working with current sponsors and developing new ones so the event can remain self-funding. Ben will also work with the Executive Director and the many volunteer coordinators to ensure that the event is a success for everyone involved,” stated Mourton.

Handford is a native Arkansan who brings to BBB a tremendous amount of experience in the areas of strategic event planning, operational logistics and group management. He has worked for the White House, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and two presidential campaigns. “Ben’s experience makes him uniquely qualified to take BBB into the future,” Mourton added.



Working with Handford on the day-to-day operations as the Executive Director of BBB will be Joe Giles. “Joe has been involved in every aspect of the rally over the last six years and brings not only tremendous organization and team development skills, but also a connection to the Northwest Arkansas community that will be invaluable in assisting Ben in building for the future,” said Jeff Koenig, board member and head of the search committee. “His eclectic background as a radio announcer, school teacher, elementary school principal and professional musician, and his range of experiences make him a great choice for this role,” added Koenig.

This community announcement courtesy of Bikes, Blues and BBQ

Horex – is the crazy VR6 just a start? Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/horex--is-the-crazy-vr6-just-a-start/17172.html#ixzz1Dn9TlVsF

OF all the new bikes launched last year the supercharged Horex VR6 – complete with its unique narrow-angle V6 engine – was certainly the most ambitious. But its creators might have something even more insane up their sleeves.

The original patents for the Horex, filed several years ago by its designer Clemens Neese, include not only a bike that closely resembles the layout of the production VR6 but a second machine using an even bigger, W8 engine.

That's right, a W8. Basically, it's two narrow-angle V4s (where the four cylinders, despite their vee configuration, share a single cylinder head) bolted together onto a common crankshaft. The resulting motor is around the size as a conventional V4, but actually has eight cylinders.

Mounted longitudinally, with the cylinders poking out like a Moto Guzzi – or perhaps more accurately like the ill-fated Morbidelli V8 – the massive engine drives the rear wheel via a shaft, suggesting it's designed more as a tourer than a sports bike. The patent documents claim the motor would have a 60.6mm bore and 65mm stroke, giving a capacity of 1500cc.

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Weekend motorcycle show has the latest models and free dirt bike rides for kids

I think people should take safety courses before they ride because you never know when you could run into rain or obstacles like a couch in the middle of the road," Canada's Road Queen Heather Ireland said yesterday.

Ireland, who has been riding since she was a kid and now travels across the country as host of Biker TV, is in Moncton this weekend as a celebrity guest at the Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV Show at the Coliseum. She will be on hand today and tomorrow to greet fans, speak about her experiences and show highlights of Biker TV's coverage of New Brunswick's Atlanticade Motorcycle Festival in St. Andrews.

The show opened yesterday and continues today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. It is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada and becomes a showcase for new bikes, four-wheelers, accessories, aftermarket parts, clothing, riding gear and motorcycle festivals being held around the Maritimes.

Ireland says she once had to swerve and avoid a couch that fell off a truck on a highway outside of Toronto. She made it safely, but still shudders a bit when she talks about a horrendous crash she had on the Trans-Canada Highway near Edmundston in the fall of 2007. She clipped another bike while swerving around a transport truck and the big Harley-Davidson she was riding went into a slide before flipping end-over-end. Ireland walked away from the crash with a broken collarbone that still hurts some days.

"I'm still traumatized about it and have visions of the bike and all my belongings scattered all over the road, but I would never consider not getting back on a bike. It's my therapy, it's my life."

Clinton Smout, a motorcycle safety expert who has trained thousands of riders (including a blind child) at his schools in Ontario, says children should be taught to ride early.

He says children learn quickly and often catch the motorcycle "bug" and remain riders for life. Smout says all-terrain vehicles have gotten a bad reputation for being unsafe because people who ride them aren't properly trained or prepared.

He also advocates children should only ride machines they are big enough to handle, because part of riding a four-wheeler is knowing how to move your body and shift your weight to control the machine.

Over the weekend, Smout will be offering free rides on Yamaha mini dirt bikes at the Coliseum. Helmets, boots and other safety gear are provided and kids can try out the machines after a short introductory course.

Those who are interested in motorcycle safety courses can sign up at the Safety Services New Brunswick (www.ssnb.ca) booth and receive a discount of $50. The courses are usually $430 and are held throughout the season at 11 sites in New Brunswick and P.E.I. Motorcycles are provided and the courses cover an entire weekend.

For motorcycle fans, the show is a place to bump into old friends and see the latest machines. One hot-looking machine that making its debut appearance in Atlantic Canada is the 2011 Ducati Diavel, which is known as the "Carbon Dart." Sales consultant Shane Scott said this futuristic-looking machine delivers 162 horsepower to a lightweight frame and body that uses a lot of carbon fiber. It also uses many features developed on the race track like an antilock braking system, traction control and a slip clutch transmission that allows the rider to downshift without using the clutch.

The Diavel has a pricetag in the $19,000 range.

Over at the massive Harley-Davidson display, fans can look over the selection of Sportsters, Street Glides and Road Glide machines. Consultant Josh Cormier says entry-level Harleys start around $10,000 for a Sportster and rise up through the ranks to over $40,000. One of the big attractions this year is the Road Glide Ultra, which comes complete with luggage carriers, heated seats, back support, stereo system, floating anti-vibration footrests and other luxury items. The Harley booth also has a fit shop, a bike display where prospective customers can choose from a selection of different handlebars and seats to find the most comfortable combination.

Motorcycle fans will find machines of all sizes at the show, from tiny 50-cc dirt bikes all the way up to big highway cruisers.

You can also find things like the eight-wheeled Argo amphibious vehicle, four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles and even a couple of snowmobiles.

The big door prize this year is a track kit for an ATV from G. Bourque in Moncton. Entry-level riders might have a look at the 50-cc scooters that can be ridden without a motorcycle licence. And people with an eye for nostalgia might like the vintage-looking Triumphs or the Royal Enfields, new bikes built to look like bikes from the 1940s and '50s.

There's also a wide selection of leather goods, helmets, jackets, boots and other accessories, along with information on upcoming events. One event that is drawing attention is Moto Moncton, a new motorcycle festival for Moncton that will be held the weekend of Aug. 19-29.

Although complete details have not been released, they say it will include a downtown street party, live music by local bands, motorcycle stunt shows, a burnout competition and daily touring rides. The festival is a co-operative effort between the City of Moncton, local dealers and volunteers.

* The Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV Show will be open at the Moncton Coliseum today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
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Hyosung bikes to make a second coming in India via Garware

NEW DELHI: South Korean motorcycle brand Hyosung will make a comeback in India in partnership with Pune-based Garware Motors and plans to launch high-end bikes priced upward of Rs 5.5 lakh by April this year.

Garware Motors has entered into a technical tie-up with S&amp;T Motors , which manufactures the Hyosung brand. It is investing Rs 20 crore to set up an assembly plant at Wai, in Satara district of Maharashtra.

"Hyosung will be providing us the technical expertise and we will be responsible for assembly, sales, after-sales and service of the bikes," Garware Motors Managing Director Diya Garware Ibanez told PTI.

As part of the company's plans, two bikes from Hyosung -- 650-cc sports bike GT650R and 700-cc cruiser motorcycle ST7 -- will first be launched.

"These will be imported as completely knocked down units from Korea and will be assembled at the Wai plant, which will have a capacity to produce 8-10 bikes per day," she said, adding that the company is investing Rs 20 crore on the plant.

In 2003, Hyosung had entered into a partnership with Kinetic Motors to sell bikes such as the Comet 250cc, Aquila and GF 125 . The partnership, however, did not last long and Kinetic exited the two-wheeler business when it sold off its assets to Mahindra in 2008.
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Ibanez said for the new beginning, Garware Motors will start taking orders for bikes by the end of March and expects to start deliveries by mid-April.

"In the first year, we are targeting to sell about 2,000 units. Since we are entering a segment where there are no players at the moment, we are also still evaluating the market," she said, adding that the company has already received 300 inquiries.

Commenting on the new strategy to promote the Hyosung brand, Ibanez said the priority would be to build brand equity through word of mouth, ground level activation and a focus on aftersales service, besides the usual front-end promotion activities.

She said Garware Motors will adopt a step-by-step approach to establishing a presence in the market, but will keep its focus on niche segment bikes and more variants of the two models could be launched, depending on the market response.

Garware Motors is a part of the Garware Bestretch Ltd , which is one of the world's leading manufacturer of latex (natural rubber) and latex-free (synthetic polyisoprene) elastic rubber product
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