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2016 MOTUS MST R Test Ride

Published on June 30, 2016 under Blog

2016 MOTUS MST R Motus® MST motorcycles were designed from the ground up to provide all-day riding comfort and canyon-carving performance. All design decisions centered on three core principles: performance, comfort and range. MST’s curb (wet) weight is approximately 560 Ibs with side cases. For the chassis, Conn and Case formed a partnership with a well-respected name in motorsports: Pratt & Miller Engineering. Known for multiple championships in the Rolex Grand-Am series, NASCAR and eight class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Pratt & Miller’s engineering expertise helped Motus complete the initial prototypes and begin the durability testing.…
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Test Ride – INDIAN CHIEFTAIN DARK HORSE

Published on June 13, 2016 under Born To Ride

2016 Indian Chieftain Dark Horse Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, has launched the Indian® Chieftain Dark Horse®, a blacked-out hard bagger that allows riders to easily customize their ride and hit the highway in head-turning style. A bagger with undeniable presence, the Chieftain Dark Horse® offers a ton of matte black, a flicker of chrome, and a wealth of features to roll as one of the most bad-ass American-made V-Twin bikes on the market. The Chieftain Dark Horse® conveys an aggressive attitude that demands attention for all the right reasons. Powered by a blacked-out version of the celebrated Thunder Stroke®…
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Santiago Chopper_Guzzi of Man Motorcycle

Published on July 10, 2015 under Blog

Santiago Chopper_Guzzi of Man Motorcycle Two years ago I did my first Guzzi cafe racer, and I fell in love with the Guzzi sport. It was something very different and the mechanical aspects of this Italian bike are incredible—the power and torque of this engine are so cool. The customer saw an article about my Guzzi Memphis in a French magazine, and he contacted me to build this bike. He gave me total control over the project to create something original … and a very nice budget too! The bike will be delivered to the French Riviera; let’s call the…
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Test Ride – 2016 Indian Chief Dark Horse

Published on March 10, 2015 under Born To Ride

2016 INDIAN CHIEF DARK HORSE ENGINE Engine type: Thunder Stroke® 111 Displacement: 111 cu in / 1811 cc Bore x stroke: 3.976" x 4.449" / 101mm x 113mm Electronic fuel injection system: closed loop fuel injection /54mm bore DRIVE-TRAIN Clutch type: wet, multi-plate Primary drive: gear drive wet clutch PERFORMANCE Peak torque (J1349 ft-lbs): 119.2 ft-lbs/ 138.9 n m Peak torque rpm: 3000 rpm/2600 rpm Gear ratio (overall) 1st 9.403: 1 2nd 6.411: 1 3rd 4.763: 1 4th 3.796: 1 5th 3.243: 1 6th 2.789: 1 Final drive: 2.2: 1 CHASSIS Suspension: front - type/travel: telescopic fork/4.7 in (119 mm)…
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Test Ride – 2015 Yamaha FJ-09

Published on February 9, 2015 under Born To Ride

2015 Yamaha FJ 09 • Sporty, 847cc, DOHC, 4-valve, inline triple with lots of torque and character • Yamaha's Chip controlled throttle & 3 - position "D Mode" variable throttle control • Traction Control • Lightweight, compact & narrow CF die cast aluminum frame and externally mounted aluminum swingarm • ABS Braking System • Adjustable tapered aluminum handlebars • Stylish, "layered" fairing with adjustable windshield • Separate rider and passenger seats • 4.8 gal. (18 l) fuel tank • Multi-function meter assembly with 12 volt DC outlet • LED headlight & center stand ENGINE: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 12-valves (4 valves /…
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Test Ride – 2015 INDIAN SCOUT

Published on February 2, 2015 under Born To Ride

2015 INDIAN SCOUT THE LEGEND IS BACK Like its iconic forerunner, the all-new Indian® Scout ™ is an innovative and aesthetically stunning American cruiser. It introduces the first-ever liquid-cooled Indian Motorcycle engine - an efficient and reliable 69 cubic inch V-twin - for impressive power on demand. This new model carries the legendary Indian®Scout™ name into the future in authentic Indian® Motorcycle® style. 69 CU IN SCOUT™ ENGINE This engine appeals to a rider’s key senses as it’s visually stunning, has a soul-stirring exhaust note, and delivers impressive power on demand to ignite an Indian Scout rider’s passion for the…
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Test Ride – Yamaha FZ-07 Sport

Published on January 30, 2015 under Born To Ride

Yamaha FZ-07 Sport The FZ-07 features an all-new 689cc liquid-cooled, in-line twin-cylinder, DOHC, 8-valve engine with fuel injection. This engine has a unique power character. It provides outstanding low-to mid-range torque with very linear throttle response, yet has a strong mid-high rpm pulling power as well. The engine develops up to 50 foot-pounds of torque and is designed to maximize riding excitement in the real world. This 2-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s “Crossplane Concept,” 270-degree crank, which provides linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input. Among the advantages of the in-line 2-cylinder engine are: (1) linear torque development,…
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Yamaha FZ-07 Sport Test Ride

Published on October 22, 2014 under Born To Ride

Yamaha FZ-07 Sport The FZ-07 features an all-new 689cc liquid-cooled, in-line twin-cylinder, DOHC, 8-valve engine with fuel injection. This engine has a unique power character. It provides outstanding low-to mid-range torque with very linear throttle response, yet has a strong mid-high rpm pulling power as well. The engine develops up to 50 foot-pounds of torque and is designed to maximize riding excitement in the real world. This 2-cylinder engine features Yamaha’s “Crossplane Concept,” 270-degree crank, which provides linear torque development in response to the rider’s throttle input. Among the advantages of the in-line 2-cylinder engine are: (1) linear torque development,…
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