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2008 Kawasaki ZX-14 Gets More Power

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For the truly power hungry, Kawasaki is adding even more to their premier power monster, the 2008 ZX-14. While refining the engine to meet strict noise and emission regulations, they actually increased power. On top of that, the frame is lighter, too. Lots of changes throughout. From the Kawasaki press release: Every champion knows sustained dominance is only possible … [Read more...]

Honda EVO6, CB1100R, and CB1100F Concepts

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Honda announced the lineup of prototype, pre release and other exhibition models scheduled for display at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan from Saturday, October 27 to Sunday, November 11, 2007. The prototypes shown here, the EVO6, CB1100R and CB1100F look like they could be put into production without a whole lot of changes. Though … [Read more...]

Vento Reptile 400 ATV

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If you were wondering what Vento would put their 400 cc 3 cylinder engine into, the first vehicle installation has been announced, it's the Vento Reptile 400 ATV. It looks like it should do very well in that platform but a lot of us will be interested to see what the motorcycles look like when those are introduced. Press release follows: Vento Motorcycles, U.S.A., a … [Read more...]

Piaggio MP3 500

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Piaggio will be introducing both the MP3 400 and MP3 500 in the U.S. for 2008. Piaggio dealers just met in Scottsdale, Arizona and they were told both scooters are on the way. According to the ScooterScoop, the MP3 500 will be a rebadged Gilera Fuoco 500. Although many current owners of the Piaggio MP3 report perfectly acceptable power with the 250, some have been waiting … [Read more...]

2008 Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

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Yamaha is introducing the XT660Z Tenere in Europe, an all purpose commuter, touring, adventure bike and it has a lot of potential. Will Yamaha bring the bike to the U.S.? There's no indication so far and I have to wonder if the U.S. market would support it. Judging from the comments on our post on the Kawasaki Versys, though, I'd say they should seriously consider it. Bikes … [Read more...]

Vento 3 Cylinder Motorcycle and ATV Engine

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Vento introduced their new 3 cylinder motorcycle and ATV engine yesterday. It's an interesting read. The press release sounds a lot like Erik Buell talking about his new V-Twin, bringing design in house and being involved in every aspect of development, read it yourself and see if you don't agree. Hmm ... The other interesting aspect of this engine is that this is the one … [Read more...]