The following press release discusses a 200 million Euro investment by BMW in a new “Battery cell Competence Centre” located in Munich. Intended to advance battery cell technology as part of developing its fifth generation electric drivetrains for release in 2021, the facility is scheduled to open in early 2019. BMW says its future electric […]
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YouTube Video Provides Good Look at MotoGP and WSB Bikes on Track Together at Jerez (with video) (News)
The recently completed test at Jerez involving both WSB and MotoGP bikes on track at the same time provided some interesting stories. First and foremost, Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki), once again, proved that he can test against MotoGP regulars and be more than competitive on his heavier, relatively underpowered WSB bike. Rea ended the test with […]
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Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and Ninja H2 SX SE Announced for U.S. Market: All the Details and Specifications (Bike Reports) (News)
Emphasizing the “sport” in “sport touring”, the new supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and H2 SX SE have relaxed ergonomics, but very serious chassis and engine performance. Cruise control, heated grips and luggage are all available, so you could commute in relative comfort, and even tour two-up, while feathering a throttle that is capable of […]
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Kawasaki Ninja 400 Announced for U.S. Market: All the Details and Specifications (Bike Reports) (News)
As announced by Kawasaki this morning in New York, the all-new Kawasaki Ninja 400 is coming to the U.S. market. Base price will be $ 4,999 (ABS models start at $ 5,299), and the base model will be available in two colors, including Metallic Spark Black and Candy Plasma Blue, while the ABS models will be available […]
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KTM’s 790 Adventure R Prototype – New Video Released (Bike Reports) (News)
We reported to you the introduction of a production KTM Duke 790 in Milan earlier this month. At the same time, KTM displayed a prototype of an adventure model featuring the same 799cc parallel-twin engine, which produces a claimed 105 horsepower and 64 foot/pounds in the Duke. The production adventure model (the prototype is called […]
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What Happened to the “Safety Concern” That Led to the Ban on Wings in MotoGP (News)
You may recall that wings were banned on MotoGP bikes out of a concern for safety. Presumably, aerodynamic devices would have to involve a smooth arc, with no “bulges” or “pointy ends”. This is what led to the conservative design of the Yamaha fairing described in our earlier article. Of course, as in all racing, […]
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