Racing Motorcycle - Fast But Friendly

In the competitive world of racing motorcycles, most companies tend to bank on their racing teams to promote their street bikes. Heavy duty motorcycles with obscene amounts of power inside the chassis run across the tracks, and motorcycle racing fans find that they can own a little piece of the excitement by buying themselves civilian versions of the racers that their favorite bikers are running.

More often than not, this marketing approach has led most motorcycle manufacturing companies to come up with barely street legal specs for their civilian bikes, and the results are machines that are grossly expensive, difficult to maintain, and wind up causing accidents in the hands of bikers who don't possess the necessary skill level to handle such high performance bikes.

Honda has taken a different approach from it's competitors in this department, and has instead taken a people-friendly focus in their motorcycles. Their teams still continue to run - and win a lot - in motorsports events, but their civilian bikes aren't simply powered-down versions of their racers. They customize their civilian bike designs with the average person in mind.

One of the things that shows this approach is the price of a Honda motorcycle. Their price ranges both for the bikes and parts are considerably more affordable for people who just might want to ride a fast bike for fun without the need to cleave along the highway like a bullet.

Their parts are also much easier to find than most of their competitors, especially their european counterparts, and likewise are much cheaper while maintaining a high standard of quality. To add to the customer oriented approach, these same parts are also easier to install, replace, and yes, modify for those who want to push the specs of their crotch rockets a little higher. Honda service center personnel are highly trained under rigid standards to ensure they do their jobs on the bikes right.

Lastly, Honda also offers comprehensive packages as an added bonus, like extended warranties, insurance, and prepaid maintenance plans for their customers to make sure that they get the best deal available for their money. For Honda, service doesn't end right after the sale is made.

So, while Honda racing bikes perform on a par with their competition on the professional race tracks, their civilian bikes are made for the people who just want to ride for fun without the headaches involved with owning something just one step below formula specs.

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2009 Yamaha FZ6R Review

By: Cameron C Martel

If you find yourself bored on Sunday afternoon, and if the weather permits, you may soon be wishing you had something that was fun and exciting to do. A motorcycle, they say, is the most fun you will ever have on the ground. As an avid cyclist, and as someone who just loves having a good time, I couldn't agree more. This brings me back to the before mentioned Sunday afternoon, where the sun is shining and the weather is sweet. What's missing from this picture?

Ah, yes, the Yamaha FZ6R.

This new-for-2009 sport bike isn't really a sport bike at all, but rather a comfortable and competent entry-level machine that is a step above the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (the de facto standard for learner bikes) in both looks and performance. Compared to other entry level motorcycles, the Yamaha FZ6R is jam packed with personality.

Looks and Performance

One look at the Yamaha FZ6R is enough to make someone fall in love. Distinct styling, combined with aggressive fairing and wide tires (for the size of motorcycle) give the FZ6R a unique look. Without a doubt, the FZ6R is not lacking curb appeal. Of course, all the aggressive fairing in the world won't mean a thing if the motorcycle handles like a Vespa.

Starting up the motorcycle reveals the silky-smooth idle of the fuel injected four cylinder former R6 engine, and once you rev it (and you will want to) you will be rewarded with an angelic exhaust tone. True, this is not a pocket rocket. Also true is the fact that the FZ6R isn't really any faster than any of its primary competition (Kawasaki Ninja 650R, Suzuki SV650S). However, the amount of personal satisfaction that owners of this motorcycle are sure to enjoy will easily outweigh any of those minor shortcomings.

And believe me when I say that they are indeed minor. Once you have this bike moving you will be experiencing a riding situation that is far and beyond what most "entry level" motorcycles offer. There is no clunky carbureted engine, no lacklustre acceleration, and no disapproving looks from other motorcycle riders. There is speed when you need it, there is the ride that you want (stiff, but not too stiff), and the aesthetics that cause other people to constantly ask you what you're riding.

Ride this bike hard and it will reward you with sub-12 second acceleration times (your $8,000 motorcycle will keep up with $180,000 Ferrari's), enthusiastic turn-in, and the ability to stop your newfound lover on a dime.

So How Good Is It?

This may very well be one of the best entry level middleweight sport bikes ever conceived, and in my humble opinion this motorcycle is worthy of respect from any rider, regardless of their experience level. Get on one, ride it, and see for yourself- you'll be glad you did.

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Suzuki GSXR Motorcycles - The Passion Of Speed

By: Mor Laszenik

Suzuki GSXR. Does it sound familiar to you? Yes! It is the most advanced road rocket nowadays what money can buy! People are often addicted to adrenalin and speed and what can an average Joe do in order to taste the thrill of speeding? First they may think a fast car will satisfy their needs and they rush to the nearest dealer and sign their life away to pay for that car on loan. If they are a bit smarter they may think "Hey, why should I spend a fortune on a car when I can get more out of a bike?"

But it is common knowledge that bikes are more dangerous and also hard to ride them properly, correct? Well, those old days are long gone when a bike was so unstable over a 100mph that it scared the hell out of you. Nowadays there are so many motorcycle brands out there and they offer so much that your head starts to spin reading all the specifications what engineers compressed into them just to win the heart of the buyers.

So how do you get enough info about a bike to be able to make the right decision to buy the one which suits your individual needs the most? You would ask someone who have ridden one before or you would search the net to find helpful reviews which gives you in depth details about every model to help you discover a particular bike's weaknesses. So the final decision can be very easy.

As you may know the Suzuki motorbikes are well known for their speed, design, leading technology and the passion what it represents for most of the riders. The sheer acceleration and power it delivers is absolutely stunning not to mention the attention you get when you are on board. It does not even require you to be a professional rider because Suzuki's engineers made such a high quality job that you can easily handle even a 1000cc GSXR with 190 bhp. As you become more and more confident you will start to realize that you are leaning more and more in bends with higher and higher speeds but at the same time you will feel confidence as well because the bike is perfectly composed using all the experience brought from MotoGP.

Do you want to know how the story began? Well, it started with the production of looms which I think is far away from motorbikes but one man has proven that it is absolutely possible to change the direction of your fate at will just to taste what success does really feel. Actually the manufacturing process of a motorcycle is much more than putting pieces together rather it is an art where every part of the bike has to be perfect in order to play together to make a beautiful orchestra. So this blog gives you helpful reviews and technical information about the Suzuki GSXR bikes and helps you better understand the engineering masterpiece behind the success of the Suzuki Motor Company!

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Kawasaki Ninja 650R - Middleweight Bike, Heavyweight Fun

By: Cameron Martel

These days you can buy a bike for just about any purpose: off roading, racing, street racing, off roading AND street racing, touring, commuting, and anything else you can think of. Unlike years past, where manufacturers had relatively limited lineups, anyone can buy any bike to do anything they'd like. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why we have the glorious Kawasaki Ninja 650R as an option for motorcycle enthusiasts today.

It carries a potent 650cc engine that produces roughly 75 horsepower and 45ft-lbs of torque. Yes, that's roughly 50 horsepower less than today's 600cc super-sport bikes (such as the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R or Yamaha R6), but that's exactly how Kawasaki, and the riders who adore this kind of motorcycle, want. Unlike the super-sports, the Kawasaki Ninja 650R's 650cc power plant is a v-twin (like the Suzuki SV650R), and v-twins love one thing above all else: torque.

You will not need to rev the Kawasaki Ninja 650R to 14,000 rpm to make power, nor will you find a twitchy and barely controllable power curve either. What you will find is a powerful and fast machine that loves to put down all of its power before 9,000 rpm, adores corners, and will take nearly every situation you throw at it will grace and civility. That is, until you mash the throttle, lean hard into corners, and ride this bike as hard as each cc will allow.

And, after that, you'll be left with a feeling of euphoria. It's the sensation that fans of the middleweight motorcycle are all too familiar with and it's something that every motorcycle rider, be they a cruiser fan or a crotch rocket fan, lusts after. Pure, utter euphoria- made possible by a wonderfully balanced motorcycle that caters to its riders tastes perfectly. Its suspension is stiff during hard riding, yet amazing compliant during cruising, and the engine can be a dormant house cat or a hell-bent tiger out for blood. How you ride it, and how you command it to be, is how the bike will please you.

Middleweight riders adore bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja 650R simply because it is so balanced: not too much engine, just enough suspension, and surprising economy to even it up. Quarter mile times in the mid-high 11 second range are the norm, and sub-four second 0-60 times are common. There aren't many sports cars that can match those times, and you can bet that the sports cars that can sure can't do it while averaging 45mpg and costing less than $9,000 brand new.

Yet the Ninja 650R, with it's sexy bodywork and comfortable riding position, can do all of those things. The riders of this bike, the lucky few who truly cherish it for what it is, know a joy that some people will spend their whole lives trying to attain.

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Suzuki Hayabusa

By Anas Darmawan

The nasty-fast 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa just got badder! The Hayabusa, along with the Kawasaki ZX-14, have been regarded as the fastest production motorcycles in the world.Suzuki gets the last laugh after producing the fastest production motorcycle on the planet!

If you plan to go out and purchase this bike, you need to be extremely careful, this bike is nasty-fast, and if you're not careful, this motorcycle will throw you like a bucking bronco. If you bought the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa, congratulations, and happy riding!

Suzuki GSX-R1000

The GSX-R1000, also known as the Gixxer, is a legend in the Suzuki lineup. Suzuki features their Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve system (SDTV) on this model to aid in the fuel-injection, making their fuel system compact and efficient.

Suzuki also boasts a rigid aluminum-alloy swingarm that pivots for better traction and performance. The 2008 model is available in Blue/White, Black/Gold, and White/Silver.

In typical Suzuki fashion, the GSX-R1000's acceleration is swift and the handling is track-ready.

Suzuki Scooters

Suzuki scooters perform well at different speeds, are smooth to handle, and can take sharp turns evenly. Younger women opt for the nimble GSR 600 Suzuki scooters. For moms’ lazy afternoon drives to visit friends, these Suzuki scooters are just ideal.

The well-built Suzuki scooters can carry two, and comfortably. Suzuki scooters are easy to steer and easy to accelerate. Smooth road operators – easy clutch system and liquid cooled engines for better road performance in urban settings. These are the trademarks of Suzuki scooters. Caring for Suzuki Scooters

Like all machines, scooters need upkeep.

Drive safely

If you have poor night vision, don’t dare drive your scooter. Steer clear of night driving. You will enjoy the time of your life during those exhilarating and safe drives with Suzuki scooters!

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