New 2016 Bell Stars

Countless hours of testing went into the development of Bell’s new Star helmets, it says, from state-of-the-art wind tunnels for optimized aerodynamics to road testing. The Scotts Valley, California-based company says it tapped into several of its top ambassadors for their input, including racers Cameron Beaubier, Jake Gagne, Josh Herrin, William Dunlop and Gary Johnson.

The Pro Star is the top shelf item in Bell’s 2016 Star Series, followed up by the Race Star, made for the racer with a day job, says Bell: “It provides the same level of rider protection in a more affordable package”. Rounding out the series is the plain old Star, which “is built from the Pro Star pedigree but delivers performance at a price point the everyday rider can appreciate.”

The bottom line looks like this:

Pro Star:

• FLEX Impact Liner
• TeXtreme Shell
• Virus CoolJade Anti Bacterial Liner
• Panovision Shield with Class 1 Optics
• Magnefusion Magnetic Cheek Pads
• RaceView Orientation

MSRP: $1,199.95 – $1,299.95

Certification: Snell M2015, DOT, ECE 22.05, AS/NZ Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Race Star:

• FLEX Impact Liner
• 3K Carbon Shell
• Virus CoolJade Anti Bacterial Liner
• Panovision Shield with Class 1 Optics
• Magnefusion Magnetic Cheek Pads
• RaceView Orientation

MSRP: $699.95 – $749.95

Certification: Snell M2015, DOT, ECE 22.05, AS/NZ

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Star:

• Tri-Matrix Composite Shell
• X-Static XT2 Silver Liner
• Panovision Shield with Class 1 Optics
• Street Orientation
• Bell 54 Cheek Pads

MSRP: $449.95 – $499.95

Certification: Snell M2015, DOT, ECE 22.05, AS/NZ

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Your VIRUS CoolJade power mesh liner is said to reduce skin surface temperatures up to 10 degrees F, and the new Panovision Viewport offers additional vertical and lateral visibility.

The Pro Star pulls its “Flex Impact Liner” from its top-of-the-line dirt counterpart, the Moto-9 Flex. Its “progressive layering” technology – a system of three unique protective materials – is “designed to deliver Bell’s most comprehensive level of protection.” Its carbon shell is reinforced by “TeXtreme”, an ultra-thin carbon fiber weave said to be 20 percent lighter than conventional carbon fiber, making it one of Bell’s lightest and strongest shells ever. Lastly, the Magnefusion magnetic cheek pad system is designed for easy washability and enables emergency responders to easily pull out the pads before taking the helmet off an injured rider, reducing the chance of neck injury.

The Race Star has all the same features except the TexTreme shell. The Star gets the new Panovision shield at least! Bell is one of the only helmet makers to offer Transitions shields for its helmets, which is worth trying all by itself. The new line-up should be available early in the new year, says Bell, at select retailers and online.

Yamaha Teases New Three-Wheeled Vehicle

It’s been a busy news day on the Yamaha front as the Tuning Fork company previews some new models for the Tokyo Motor Show. With electric motorcycles, retro beginner bikes, cars, and even autonomous biker robots, what more can Yamaha have in store for Tokyo? How about another leaning three-wheeler?

Yamaha released a teaser image showing another leaning multi-wheeled vehicle based on the Tricity platform. Yamaha has made it clear the Tricity was just the first in a new family of leaning trikes. Earlier this year, Yamaha showed off a couple of concepts called the03GEN-f and 03GEN-x, and patent filings show Yamaha considered another variant moreTMax-inspired styling.

The new teaser shows a sportier-looking model with some R1-inspired styling. Like the Tricity, the new concept model has two wheels at the front with a suspension mechanism allowing it to lean. Unlike the Tricity, however, the new model places the suspension on the outside of the two front wheels instead of on the inside. This may mean the two front wheels are closer together, which may suggest more agile handling than the more pedestrian Tricity.

We’ll have more information when Yamaha releases further details at the Tokyo Motor show at the end of the month.

Source :Yamaha

Yamaha Resonator125 Concept A Retro Bike For Beginners

Yamaha announced a new 125cc concept designed for new riders looking for a blend of the future and the past. Set to debut Oct. 29 at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, theResonator125 concept shares similar styling to the SR400 but in an even smaller package.

The name “Resonator” suggests a connection to Yamaha’s roots as a musical instrument maker. The chrome fuel tank and tail are contrasted by wood grain panels similar to the texture of acoustic guitars while engravings on the fuel tank cap, exhaust and various other parts were done using a method typically used on brass wind instruments.

The old-school styling belies some modern touches. Yamaha is saving details for the Tokyo Show, but the company says the Resonator125 uses an innovative instrument panel assembly. Looking closely, we can see the back of a very thin display about the size and shape of a smartphone with what appears to be a digital camera mounted over the headlight.

As for the engine, all we know at this point is it is powered by an air-cooled 125cc Single that looks similar to the new powerplant introduced on the Saluto 125 for the Indian market.

We’ll have more information once Yamaha reveals more details at the Tokyo Motor Show.

2016 Ducati 959 Panigale

The Ducati 899 Panigale is on its way out, to be replaced for 2016 by a new 959 Panigale. The new sportbike was revealed in an executive order released by the California Air Resources Board, certifying it for sale in the state. The new 959 Panigale will assuredly be one of the nine new models Ducati has promised will debut at EICMA in November alongside the also-revealed (thanks, CARB!) Hypermotard 939 family.

According to the CARB document, the 959 Panigale will be powered by a 955cc engine, a 57cc boost from the 899. The certification document does not reveal any further details, though we can safely assume the engine is a 90-degree V-Twin like other Ducati sportbikes. Still unknown is how the bore and stroke differ from the outgoing model’s 100mm x 57.2mm. An overbore to 103.1mm would bring the current motor to 955cc, or the bigger displacement could be a combo of bore and stroke increases.

Despite the larger engine, the 959 Panigale has lower hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emission levels than the 899, an attempt to meet new Euro 4 emission standards which come into effect in Europe on Jan. 1, 2016.

As for any other details, we’ll have to wait until the lead up to EICMA where the 959 Panigale will make its debut.

[Source: CARB]

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Top 7 Fastest Motorcycles In The World 2015

Unlike cars, motorcycles do not experience the same technological revolution. While the four-wheeled drives move towards automation and technology, bikes settle for speed and power and the selection range is quite impressive. However, an impressive bike is either super-fast or super-luxurious. It seems that it is never both at the same time. For the time being, here are the list of fastest motorcycles in the world 2015 that can be found on the market today.

7. Kawasaki Ninja

For about one decade, the Ninja model held the trophy of being the fastest bike that went in production. The series is still being produced today and there is no sign of Kawasaki discontinuing it. The currently available model uses an 11.352 cc liquid cooled engine capable of reaching 186 MPH or 299 KMPH. These numbers made it the fastest consumer available bike for quite some time and still remains one of the most known models of the manufacturer.

6. MV Agusta F4

MV Agusta F4 was initially manufactured by the Italian automotive giant Ferrari. It was meant to become a luxurious motorcycle, but it turned out that the buyers were more interested in its speed more any other feature. With its powerful 200 HP engine, the bike proved to be one of the fastest accelerating motorcycles capable of reaching 185 MHP.

5. Yamaha YZF R1

Some call it a true liter class due to its 1000 cc engine which actually got it closer to what some might say a true racing motorcycle needs. This power is coming from a 4 cylinder 20 valve engine with a maximum output of 128 HP and a maximum speed of 186 MHP.

4. Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird

Some call it a super bike, others named it a tank on two wheels. The Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird is truly one of the fastest bikes ever made to date. With its top speed of 190 MPH, the 153 HP make it a beast on the road. To make this happen, Honda borrowed elements from the Kawasaki ZX-11 to make up for a highly appreciated sport touring bike.

3. MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K

For some time, it held the Guinness World Record for the fastest production motorcycle. The original model was introduced back in 2000 and even today, after more than a decade, it still stands in the top 3 world fastest. It can reach a top speed of 227 MPH and generates 320 HP at 52.000 RPM.

2. Suzuki Hayabusa

The series kicked off in 1999 and with the introduction of the of the 1340 cc engine capable of a maximum output of 197 HP, the Hayabusa was capable of reaching 248 MPH. Such power is difficult to match at truly earns the number two spot.

1. Dodge Tomahawk

With only 9 units produced, the Tomahawk is the fastest motorcycles ever build. Using a 500 HP V10 engine taken from a Dodge Viper, the model is difficult to match in terms of power. Theoretically, the bike can reach 350 MPH but at that point, the laws of physics and aerodynamics would make it fly off the road. Today it is the fastest bike but time will tell if manufacturers will attempt to build something even more powerful