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Triumph Superbike Classic 2012

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Motorsport events in the US of A are well known for their glitz and glamour, differentiating them from the rest of the world, and the ongoing Triumph Superbike Classic 2012 in Birmingham, Atlanta, promises to be no different.

For starters, fans will experiencing some of the greatest on-track action the AMA Pro Road Racing Series has ever seen, and get up close with their favourite riders and their teams at what is, unarguably, one fo the best new racetracks in the world.. Moreover, they will also get a chance to take their own motorcycle onto the 2.38-mile track, witness stunt-shows etc and door prizes such as race tickets, motorcycle parade lap passes and event merchandise will be given away as well.

 

Twenty-eight riders have committed to the track walk, including the likes of Austin DeHaven, (you might remember our encounter with him at the California Superbike School this January) Roger Hayden, Blake Young, Chris Ulrich, Cory West etc.

At the end of Friday’s on-track activities, all Friday ticket holders attending the event will be allowed to walk the picturesque track with the stars of the AMA Pro. The track walk will be free to all ticket holders and ZOOM Motorsports, the exclusive promoter at the Barber Motorsports Park, will donate a portion of the day’s ticket sales to the Roadracing World Action Fund. In addition to all the rider interaction, fans also will have the opportunity to see some of the latest motorcycles and motorcycle accessories in the Fan Expo area. Triumph, Suzuki, Kymco and Rider’s Harley-Davidson will all be on-site with their latest products, as will several motorcycle accessory dealers.

The Indian Gorilla V4 custom bike

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In the world of motorcycles, custom choppers have always had a very special niche, with their beauty, power and exclusivity.

And where some designs are awesome, others are simply down right bad-ass. This one is no exception – it showcases just to what extent a master designer can go to create his work of art.

Vasilatos Ianis has been designing works of art like these for nearly two decades. He loves vehicle design and has the incredible ability to create amazing vehicle concepts which particularly focus on the wheels, and the possibilities that lie within, to make them both striking and absolutely functional. The Indian Gorilla V4 is a concept which has been incorporated with Indian motorcycles, one of the most iconic brands in the world and features a hubless design.

The ideology behind the master piece is the integration of technology taken from the rich history of Indian motorcycles and the futuristic approach of hubless design. The bike is a combination of a muscular bike with delicate detailing which incorporates a retro styled instrumentation panel, ventilation grilles and numbered cylinders. The motorcycle is powered by a massive V4 engine. Big exhaust pipes, sporty riding position, 32 inch tires, large amount of chrome parts and external tubular frame structure, all combine to make this bad boy a dream bike for enthusiasts.

For more information on Vasilatos Ianis’ Indian Gorilla V4 concept, check out the July 2012 issue of Bike India, on stands soon.

Lorenzo to stay with Yamaha

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Jorge Lorenzo, the MotoGP championship leader and former world champion has signed a new contract with the Japanese manufacturer that will keep him at the Yamaha factory team until the end of the 2014 season.

The Spaniard, who joined in 2008 after winning two world 250cc crowns, became MotoGP world champion in 2010 and finished second behind Casey Stoner last year.

 

‘Por Fuera’ stated, “I’ve been treated like part of the Yamaha family since 2008 and I love working with them, my dream to finish my career with Yamaha is now closer to becoming a reality, now I can focus on the championship and I’m looking forward to paying back Yamaha’s trust in me starting at Silverstone this weekend.”

Lorenzo has been in brilliant form this season, winning three of the first five races and finishing second in the other two and holds a 20-point advantage in the overall riders’ standings. He will be looking to celebrate his new commitment to Yamaha by extending his championship lead over Casey Stoner with victory at the British Grand Prix this weekend.

 

 

Lorenzo to stay with Yamaha

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Jorge Lorenzo, the MotoGP championship leader and former world champion has signed a new contract with the Japanese manufacturer that will keep him at the Yamaha factory team until the end of the 2014 season.

The Spaniard, who joined in 2008 after winning two world 250cc crowns, became MotoGP world champion in 2010 and finished second behind Casey Stoner last year.

 

‘Por Fuera’ stated, “I’ve been treated like part of the Yamaha family since 2008 and I love working with them, my dream to finish my career with Yamaha is now closer to becoming a reality, now I can focus on the championship and I’m looking forward to paying back Yamaha’s trust in me starting at Silverstone this weekend.”

Lorenzo has been in brilliant form this season, winning three of the first five races and finishing second in the other two and holds a 20-point advantage in the overall riders’ standings. He will be looking to celebrate his new commitment to Yamaha by extending his championship lead over Casey Stoner with victory at the British Grand Prix this weekend.

 

 

The Power of Dreams

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Honda Motorcycles India has launched the Dream Yuga commuter motorcycle in Mumbai.

Powered by a 110cc engine delivering 8.6 PS @ 7500 RPM with a claimed mileage figure of 72 km/ltr, Honda states that the Dream Yuga is specially developed for Indian customers, keeping in mind their practical commuting needs. To this end, the bike’s engine is equipped with several innovative technologies like the ‘Honda Intelligent Ignition Control System’ which changes ignition timings to attain ideal combustion, leading to improved power output and efficiency.

The tubeless tyres / tuff up tube options, viscous air filter and maintenance free battery in the new motorcycle are also a first in this segment. The bike will be available for sale in three variants- Kick/Drum/Spoke, Kick/ Drum/Alloy and Self/ Drum/Alloy. The motorcycle comes in 5 colors: Black, Monsoon Grey Metallic, Alpha Red Metallic, Force Silver Metallic & Maple Brown Metallic. Prices start at Rs. 48,028 for the base variant while the mid variant will cost Rs. 49592, with the top end variant retailing for Rs. 51678 (all prices, ex-showroom, Mumbai).

Honda has also roped in Akshay Kumar, as their new brand ambassador and revealed their new TVC featuring the Bollywood star. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kumar said, “Honda as the World’s No. 1 motorcycle maker carries with it a legacy of customer oriented products from 50cc to 1800cc and goodwill of over 200 million customers worldwide. I am deeply impressed by Honda’s vision and proud to associate with this young and vibrant brand that is innovative, technologically advanced and committed to society.”