ALL NEW BUELLBuell motorcycles has broken the mould and have announced the exciting launch of its first superbike; the new 1125R.
"The Buell 1125R is an all-new, litre-class motorcycle that delivers an artful balance of street and track performance," according to the manufacturers.
This motorcycle's Helicon engine is a new 1125cc DOHC V-Twin, the first liquid-cooled engine to power a street-legal Buell motorcycle. It's the most powerful street legal engine with 146 crankshaft horsepower with a mighty 10,500-rpm range. It comes with striking midnight black bodywork, diamond blue wheels, diamond blue frame and swing arm, and fusion bronze engine trim.
THE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY OPTION
US manufacturer Brammo Motorsports has launched the world's first production, zero-emissions, battery powered plug-in electric motorcycle. The Enertia has a range of 45 miles with a battery charge time of only three hours. It is lightweight with a racing carbon fibre chassis weighing in at a waif-like 275 pounds. "The chassis integrates six lithium-phosphate batteries from supplier Valence Technology that together produce the power to propel the Enertia to a top speed of over 50mph," according to Brammo. For more information, visit www.enertiabike.com
Meanwhile, another US firm has created a new electric motorcycle based on the Triumph Daytona chassis. The battery powered evDaytona has a very big windscreen which aids aerodynamics and increases the bike's range, which currently stands at a very impressive 140 miles in economy mode.
The evDaytona is powered by expensive lithium ion polymer batteries that can be topped up in just 10 minutes. It costs €55,000. The new evDaytona is not connected to Triumph motorcycles in the UK.
UPCOMING EVENTS
As the road-racing season continues to move around the country at full throttle, Kells Road Races kicks off in Co Meath at the weekend. For more information, visit www.kells.iofm.net
Tickets for the 2007 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show are now on sale online at www.motorcycleshow.co.uk. The show, which will re-launch for 2007 with new dates and new halls within the NEC, Birmingham, will take place from November 23rd-December 2nd.
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