Motorcycle Review 2013

BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 F650GS and F800GS motorcycles manufactured from September 27, 2007 through March 30, 2009.

The drive chains may not have been produced to specification. As a result, over time the drive chain could break.

The number of units affected has not been announced.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more details.

If reports from news doing rounds are to believed, the Honda CBR150R will be reaching the Indian markets sooner than the Honda CBR250R. The bike is expected to be ready for release by January 2011.
In India, the Honda CBR150R is all set to compete with the Yamaha YZF R15. Now, as per design, Honda CBR150R boasts of 20ps power capacity as compared to the 17ps delivered by Yamaha YZF R15. It is still the practical run that will decide if 20ps is actually possible.
The CBR150R boasts of wider tires as compared to the R15. The R15′s rear tire has a size of 100/80-17 which surprisingly is the size of the front tire of CBR150R. The size of the CBR 150R’ rear tire is 130/70-17, the same size as the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.
On the mileage part, Honda CBR150R is expected to give a mileage of 35kmpl, which is far less than what the R15 delivers. As per first
hand users of R15, the typical mileage it gives on Indian roads is around 40kmpl.
The CBR150R is expected to have better pickup if we are to go by the awesome technical specifications. The pricing is said to be
competitive and a little less than the lakh price tag of R15 just to keep the sports bike lovers interested.
Technical specification of CBR150R

Features
Dimension & weight
Overall height	1065 mm
Overall length	1910 mm
Overall Width	652 mm
Wheelbase	1286 mm
Ground Clearance	172 mm
Kerb weight	115 kgs
Fuel Tank Capacity	10 litres
Engine
Type	4-stroke, Single cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Stroke (2/4)	4-stroke, air cooled
No. of cylinders	1
Bore x stroke	63.5 X 47.2
Displacement	149.4cc
Electrical	12V
Transmission
No. of Gears	6-Speed
Clutch
Performance
Maximum Power	18.5 bhp@ 10500 rpm
Max. Torque	13.5 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Start	Electric start
Suspensions
Front	Telescopic forks
Rear	Monoshock
Brakes
Front	276mm Disc
Rear	220mm Disc
Tyres
Front	Alloys 80/90-17 mm
Rear	Alloys 100/80-17 mm

Table showing specifications of Honda CBR150R:

General Specification
Engine Capacity(in CC)	149.4
Power (in PS)	18.5
Top Speed (in km/hr)	160
Torque (Nm)	13.5
Gears	6
Fuel Capacity (in litres)	10
Seat Height(in mm)	1065
KerbWeight (in Kg)	115
0 to 60 (in seconds)	3
Efficiency City(in Kmpl)	30 KMPL
Efficiency Highway (in Kmpl)	35 KMPL
Electric Starter	Yes
Front Disc	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes

CBR150R images/photos

Motorcycle Exhaust System

The LeoVince Ti-Tech X3 is a race-inspired full system that boasts quality construction, weight reduction and increased horsepower.

The fully stepped race headers and silencer body are entirely constructed of premium-quality AISI 304 stainless steel and are TIG welded for reduced weight, improved balance and incredible durability, even under the toughest motocross and off-road racing conditions.

The entire Leo Vince system weighs just 1.5 pounds more than LeoVinces full titanium race exhaust which is a class leader.

Ted Campbell (LeoVince USAs National Race manager and fourteen year Supercross veteran) says: "Globally we race in Supercross & off-road at every level but given the current state of the economy we wanted to offer riders all the power of our full Ti race systems in a more durable and affordable package. The Ti-tech exhaust does just that with equal performance, light weight and a higher level of durability starting at just $599.00."

The LeoVince Stainless and Titanium Ti-Tech X3 Full System is the same system used globally by LeoVince-powered racers and features:

• Substantial weight savings over stock
• Horsepower boosts across the entire RPM range
• CAD/CAM design for a precise fit
• DuraPaqpacking material designed to last 50 hours before repacking, even under severe racing conditions
• Machine-specific tuning to work with stock fuel settings

As always with LeoVince products, all link pipes and silencers are specifically designed for each engine model in order to enhance torque, maximize horsepower and allow you to install your exhaust and ride with no or little fuel setting adjustments.

Valencia - Dani Pedrosa won the big ambition is far better next season. He therefore asked Honda to continue to develop, unless the machine.

Pedrosa in 2009 this season must be satisfied to sit on the top three drivers in the final standings. The success of the last series win in Valencia confirmed its position that had threatened Casey Stoner.

Throughout 2009, Pedrosas performance was not too bad actually. The Spanish driver was recorded eight times pounded the podium, where two of them being the best. But the name of the competition Pedrosa duo sink Yamaha, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo in all this season.

24-year-old driver was also wanted to improve his performance in the 2010 season. In addition to improving the quality of racing again, he also asked Honda to continue to improvise on the vehicle.

Pedrosa who follow a series of Valencia MotoGP test some time ago had already tested the vehicle package that will he used in the next season. He admitted that he had quite satisfied with the engine attached to the Honda RC212V, but not for the other parts.

"The machine that we have been pretty good, quite powerful, and have the ability to deliver. So we do not need development in the department at this time," he said in MCN.

"But we still need to take steps in the chassis to be developed. Also, as I told you lately we need to develop stability when braking and entering the corner," he concluded.

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