Japanese motorcycle News brought to you by www.cmsnl.com en-US http://www.cmsnl.com http://www.cmsnl.com http://www.cmsnl.com http://www.cmsnl.com/images/shop/cmslogo.gif http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-motorcycles-voted-best-built-bikes_news637.html In first place was the Honda CBR600RR from ’03-on with a build-quality satisfaction rating of 93%, while second was the CBR1100XX Super Blackbird (’97-on), heralded the ultimate sports-tourer of its day. The legendary VFR800 (’98-‘01) and VFR800 V-TEC (’01-on) took third and fourth places respectively and both achieved 91% build quality satisfaction. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-snowmobiles-recalled_news635.html Yamaha Motor Corp. has announced the recall of about 2,500 snowmobiles because a bolt in the steering and suspension system may come loose and cause a sudden loss of steering control, posing a risk of injuries to riders. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/diy-hyper-modified-honda-motorcycle-hits-214-mpg_news636.html Fans of the hypermiling super-modded Aerocivic, meet its motorcycle counterpart! Designed and built by velomobile enthusiast Allert Jacobs, this streamlined recumbent motorcycle has been outfitted with an aerodynamic fairing that increases its top speed and enables it to get over 200mpg while cruising at 55mph! http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-motor-plans-to-introduce-electric-scooters-overseas_news634.html Jason Hendler wrote: January 23rd, 2010 Back in the fall of 2009, Yamaha debuted a hybrid motorcycle, the HV-X, with production planned in the coming year. Now, Yamaha is moving into the battery electric vehicle space by introducing a scooter into Asian markets. Prototypes of the EC-03 were revealed last year, Yamaha confirms that these scooters will make their debut in Japan this summer. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-tt-r110e_news632.html Don Williams from ultimate motorcycling did a review on the Yamaha TT-R110E. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-vfr1200f-review_news633.html If you're going to hype a new motorcycle as much as Honda has the VFR1200F, then merely being very good won't be enough… it's going to have to be outstanding. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-kawasaki-z1000-review_news631.html Identity straddling can be a delicate thing in the motorcycle world. Though it didn't lack for aggressive looks, the outgoing Kawasaki Z1000 had a bite that wasn't quite as fierce as its bark. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-honda-fury-makes-world-debut-at-new-york-international-motorcycle-show_news630.html Torrance, CA, U.S.A. - On Friday, January 16th at the New York International Motorcycle Show, American Honda introduced to the world what many have deemed the most radically styled production Honda ever built: the 2010 Fury. The Fury radiates attitude and delivers a total riding experience approaching the outer limits of motorcycling. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/vw-buys-20-percent-of-suzuki_news628.html News service Reuters reported that Volkswagen, the largest carmaker in Europe, has agreed to buy a 19.9% stake in Suzuki Motor Corp. for $2.5 billion. VW and Suzuki plan to jointly develop vehicles for emerging markets and aim to challenge the global leader in vehicle production, Toyota Motor Co. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/worlds-first-hybrid-motorcycle-revealed-280-mpg40-mph-top-speed850_news629.html 10 Most Controversial Motorcycles of 2009 Between kleptomaniacs, zippy $900 Hondas, and VW's unexpected Suzuki takeover, India has earned more than its usual share of two-wheeled headlines of late. And here's another to add to the mix: Bangalore's Eko Vehicles has unveiled what they're claiming will be the world's first hybrid motorcycle. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/never-a-better-time-to-buy-a-motorcyclesay-dealers_news627.html There's no better time than the present to buy a motorcycle, say dealers: the struggling economy and lagging vehicle sales mean that manufacturers and dealers have begun offering unprecedented rebates and incentives. If that's not enough, even the government thinks consumers deserve that shiny new bike for Christmas. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/kawasaki-recalls-2009-10-ninja-250s_news625.html The NHTSA has announced a recall for the popular Kawasaki Ninja 250R. The recall, issued by Kawasaki, potentially affects 259 units of the 2009-2010 model years of the entry-level sportbike. The problem is a potential leak in the engine case, which could deposit oil on the rear tire. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/self-assembling-suzukivideo-_news626.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-suzuki-sv650s_news623.html There’s something about a V-twin sportsbike, the way it looks, sounds and feels. Two cylinders in a classic layout. An elongated exhaust note under acceleration. A feeling the SV650 range takes to a new level. The proven liquid-cooled V-twin has been fine tuned with the addition of Suzuki’s advanced digital SDTV fuel injection system http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-suzuki-rm85l-now-available-australia_news624.html Suzuki's 2010 RM85 and RM85L junior motocrossers have landed in Australia, sporting dynamic new graphics to match their race-winning potential. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-makes-the-ultimate-paperboy-gaming-system_news622.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/dutch-bijtelling-youngtimers-teruggedraaid_news621.html This message is intended for a Dutch audience. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/a-tour-of-yamahas-european-racing-headquarters_news619.html Ever wonder where championship wining race bikes sleep at night? In the case of the newly crowned M1 and R1 of Rossi and Spies, Yamaha thought it would be a good idea to reveal to the public their sensational sleeping quarters. In a rare PR move for a works MotoGP team, the tuning fork brand decided to open the doors of its European racing headquarters and it is indeed a dream setup. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-to-downsize-spanish-factory_news620.html Japanese auto giant Honda Motor has decided to scale down its Barcelona factory in a bid to overhaul its motorcycle operations in Europe, a report said. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/stratton-race-ace-back-on-the-track-at-the-age-of-63_news618.html A CHANCE meeting at Kemble Steam Fair prompted the unlikely return to competitive motor cycle racing in his sixties for Stratton’s Peter Casey. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-plans-to-launch-110-cc-motorcycle_news617.html CHENNAI Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), the fully-owned two-wheeler subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Japan, will be investing Rs. 100 crore every year for capacity expansion, according to Shinji Aoyama, President and Chef Executive Officer. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/bijtellingyoungtimer-update_news616.html This message is intended for a Dutch audience. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/laatste-nieuws-bijtelling-youngtimers_news615.html This message is intended for a Dutch audience. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/freddie-spencer-signed-his-world-famous-honda-rs750d-racer-at-stafford-in-the-uk_news614.html The Worlds largest Classic bike show dedicated to Japanese machinery was staged recently in the U.K. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/for-a-dutch-audiencetweede-kamer-voor-reparatie-bijtelling-youngtimers_news613.html Dit is het bericht dat Wouter van Embden onlangs stuurde namens de stichting die de belangen behartigt voor eigenaren van youngtimers. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-motorcycle-racing-legends_news612.html To commemorate the 50 years of Honda racing history CMS brings attention two authoritative works on Honda's racing past. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-announces-vfr1200fvfr1200f-dual-clutch-transmission_news610.html Honda Motor Europe Ltd. announced plans to begin sales in 2010 of the sports tourer VFR1200F/VFR1200F Dual Clutch Transmission, featuring an all-new V4 engine. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/motorblaadje-october-edition_news611.html This message is intended for a Dutch audience. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/motorrijvaardigheid-verbeteren-in-de-bergen_news609.html This item is intended for a Dutch audience. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/stiggy-racing-honda-riders-perform-impressively-in-magny-cours-races_news608.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-unveils-battery-powered-unicycle_news606.html Honda on Wednesday unveiled the U3-X, a stool with a unique directional wheel system that allows it to travel diagonally, as well as right, left, forward, and backward. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/wanna-be-like-marco-melandri-heres-your-chance_news607.html SO WHAT do you do with your Kawasaki ZX-10R once you've got a bit bored with it? How about turning the big superbike into a sweet MotoGP replica on the road? http://www.cmsnl.com/news/laverty-closes-in-on-championship-lead_news604.html PARKALGAR HONDA’S Eugene Laverty is only two points behind the World Supersport Championship lead after finishing a brilliant second in today’s 12th round of the World Championship at Imola in Italy; while Parkalgar Honda racer Miguel Praia finished a career best ninth. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/leon-haslam-performs-in-imola-races_news605.html Leon Haslam managed to put in great riding performances in both Superbike races at Imola in Italy today. Starting from 10th place in race one, the Stiggy Racing Honda rider battled his way through the strong rider field claiming fifth place, a position he kept comfortably for most of the race. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/kawasaki-ninja-250-launch-on-october-5_news603.html Bajaj Auto Ltd is all set to launch the Kawasaki Ninja 250R motorcycle in India on October 5. The Ninja 250R is considered to be an entry-level sports bike manufactured by Japanese two-wheeler maker Kawasaki. The bike would be priced between Rs 1.50 lakh and Rs 2 lakh. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-kawasaki-kx250f-first-ride_news602.html n the ultra-competitive realm of 250F motocross racing every second counts and sometimes the brand of motorcycle can be the difference between winning and losing. That’s why manufactures tweak motocross bikes each year in an effort to put you out front. This year’s KX-F received a complete makeover from the wheels up (read about it here in our 2009 Kawasaki KX250F First Ride), so for ’10 engineers focused on tweaking its existing platform giving us the 2010 Kawasaki KX250F. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/new-european-bandits-destined-for-us_news601.html Suzuki chose the Bol D'or 24 hour endurance race as the occasion to introduce two new versions of the large displacement (1255cc) Bandit, including the naked Bandit 1250 (also available with ABS) and the fully-faired GSX1250FA. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/farquhar-makes-irish-road-racing-history-at-killalane_news598.html Ryan Farquhar created history at Killalane on Sunday when he took three more road race wins to break the all-time Irish record, previously held by the legendary Joey Dunlop. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-begins-production-and-sales-of-all-new-scooter-pcx-in-thailand_news599.html BANGKOK, Thailand, - Honda will begin sales of a new scooter model, PCX, in Thailand in November of this year through A. P. Honda Co., Ltd., a Honda affiliate responsible for distributing Honda motorcycle products in Thailand. Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Thai Honda), a Honda subsidiary that manufactures motorcycles, power products, and components in Thailand, will serve as the global manufacturing base for PCX and is planning to begin exports of PCX in early 2010, to other countries in the ASEAN region as well as other regions including Japan, Europe and the U.S. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/knight-takes-wec-win-in-france_news600.html At the end of what has been a hugely challenging season, Kawasaki Superbike Racing Team rider David Knight claimed victory at the final round of the 2009 World Enduro Championship when the GP of France staged in St Flour this weekend. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-rossi-replica-r1-yamaha_news597.html Yamaha took the wraps off its new Rossi-replica R1 SE and its Star Stratoliner Deluxe cruiser, two new bikes in Yamaha and Star's 2010 lineup. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-yamaha-yz450f-preview_news594.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/new-edition-of-motorblaadje_news596.html For Dutch audience only: http://www.cmsnl.com/news/points-and-dnfs-for-haslam-and-hopkins_news592.html The 11th round of the World Superbike Championship got off to a messy start when a pile up of riders, including Stiggy Racing Honda's John Hopkins, caused a red flag on the first lap of the first Superbike race at the Nurburgring in Germany today. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/world-superbike-supersonic-spies-leaps-into-the-championship-lead_news593.html The Nurburgring GP circuit was witness to an incredible performance from Yamaha World Superbike rider Ben Spies today as he attacked the track to take the championship lead from rival Haga. Race one started well for the American but was almost immediately red flagged for a crash between Tamada, Hopkins and Parkes. The restart saw Spies move up into third behind Rea and Haga until the third lap where he took Rea on the brakes to move into second position. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-retain-pedrosadovizioso_news590.html Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso have signed new contracts with the factory Honda MotoGP team. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-honda-nt700v-touring-first-look_news591.html Honda Motorcycles extends its street bike touring line with the release of the all-new NT700V. A mid-sized V-Twin, Honda pitches the new mount as “a light touring machine that’s fun, easy to ride and ready to carry you to work and play seven days a week.” http://www.cmsnl.com/news/meet-the-fastest-honda-monkey-bike-on-earth_news589.html It's official: The Fastest Honda Monkey ever has a top speed of 97.45 mph ( 155.97 km/h ) http://www.cmsnl.com/news/monkey-speed-record-day-3-at-bonneville_news588.html Today was a very hot day. Enduring 35 degrees Celcius in a shadowless desert is not a treat. Nor is waiting for 5 hours at the starting line! That's what Ivo had to do before getting started. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/monkey-speed-record-day-2-at-bonneville_news587.html Here is another update of the Monkey Bike Speed record attempt. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/monkey-speed-record-day-1-at-bonneville_news586.html Here is a short photo report of the Monkey Bike Speed record attempt at Bonneville. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/monkey-speed-record-departure-for-bonneville_news585.html Here is an update of the Speed record attempt http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-honda-elite-scooter-first-ride_news584.html Article by motorcycle-usa: http://www.cmsnl.com/news/monkey-bike-land-speed-attempt_news583.html 9 times Dakar rally competitor Ivo Kastan has been inspired by the biographical film of New Zealander Burt Monroe with Anthony Hopkins in the title role, to participate in the Bonneville speed week. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-fz6-concept_news582.html From Visordown: http://www.cmsnl.com/news/the-2010-vmax-is-here_news580.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/tsubaki-update-all-three-ktm-riders-in-top-ten-at-czech-republic-gp_news581.html This news update is from the creators of the Tsubaki chains: http://www.cmsnl.com/news/students-build-hydrogen-vehicle-that-gets-1-336-mpg_news579.html Turkish students at Sakarya University have built a hydrogen car that gets 1,336 mpg. Well, sorta. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/important-kawasaki-order-notification_news578.html Kawasaki Parts ordered between Monday the 6th of Juli 13:00PM CET and Wednesday the 8th of Juli 14:00PM CET, are not processed. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/gedupeerden-oldtimerbijtelling-gezocht_news577.html This message is inteded for a Dutch audience: http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-suzuki-rmx450z-off-roader-announced_news574.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-wr250x-review_news575.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-fz16-review_news576.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/haslam-flies-the-flag-for-honda-and-the-brits-on-home-soil_news573.html Stiggy Racing Honda Leon Haslam flew the flag for Honda and the Brits in the ninth round for the World Superbike championship at his home track at Donington today. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/cbr400rr-parts-books-online_news571.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-honda-vfr1200-spy-shot_news572.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-kawasaki-kx450f_news569.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-released-rossi-replica-yamaha-yzf-r125_news570.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/oprichting-stichting-youngtimeruw-hulp-is-nodig_news568.html This message is intended for Dutch audience: http://www.cmsnl.com/news/strong-race-ends-in-miller-gravel-for-haslam_news567.html The first Superbike race for the seventh round of the championship was red-flagged after just 5 laps into the 21-lap race at the Miller Motorsports Park today. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/oldtimerbijtelling-petitie-aangeboden_news566.html This message is intended for Dutch audience: http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2009-kawasaki-vulcan-voyager-1700_news565.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2010-honda-elite-scooter-debuts_news564.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/california-considers-requiring-motorcycle-smog-checks_news562.html Proponents say every effort will help in the air pollution and climate change fight. Foes say it would be an infringement on bikers' rights. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/tsubaki-riders-news_news563.html Joel Roelants wins the MX2 class at the Flanders MX Trophy in Tongeren http://www.cmsnl.com/news/cms-introduces-parts-for-16-classic-honda-cx650s_news561.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/haslam-turns-stiggy-superbike-squad-from-rookies_news559.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/ondernemers-dupe-nieuwe-oldtimerbijtelling_news560.html This message is intended for Dutch audience: http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-selling-parts-maker_news557.html Honda Motor Co. is in the "final stages" of negotiations to sell FuelMaker Corp., a manufacturer of compressed natural gas fuel pumps for vehicles, Honda said in a statement Wednesday. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-takes-a-walk-walking-assist-devices_news558.html At Honda, mobility doesn’t just come on wheels. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/leon-haslam-best-honda-in-valencia-race-at-world-superbike_news556.html Tsubaki rider Leon Haslam from team Stiggy Racing continued his strong performance today as he managed to take a top 5 result home in both Superbike races at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-re-released-their-first-machine-to-enter-the-iom-races-in-1959_news555.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-launch-new-clothing-range_news554.html Honda Australia have launched their brand new 'Team Honda' range of merchandise - an understated, stylish and sophisticated line of official Honda racewear. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/sturgis-racing-go-kart-results_news553.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/suzuki-motorcycles-to-ramp-up-production_news552.html Chennai: Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, will increase its production capacity to 4,00,000 units per annum in the next two to three years, as against 1,75,000 units per annum now. The company will focus on launching bikes in the premium segment in the country, in order to cash in on demand and increase its sales, said Anand Thakur, zonal head (South and West), SMIPL. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-world-superbike-team-unveils-its-2009-colours_news550.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/lazer-superskin-motorcycle-helmet-technology_news551.html New Technology Proven to Reduce Motorcycle Helmet Rotational Acceleration by More Than 50% During a Motorcycle Accident http://www.cmsnl.com/news/overall-motorcycle-sales-are-down-but-scooters-are-booming_news548.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-motor-may-post-operating-loss-as-motorcycle-demand-drops_news549.html Yamaha Motor Co., the world's second- largest motorcycle maker, may post an operating loss this fiscal year as demand for its vehicles drops. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-2009-motorcycle-racing-plans_news545.html TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its motorcycle racing plans for 2009, as outlined below. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2009-will-be-the-final-year-for-the-honda-s2000_news546.html Since its introduction in 1999, the S2000 has always been an impressive little sports car. What other car can you buy for under $40k that gives the driver the thrill of an F1 car by revving all the way to 8900 rpm? Today, Honda announced that it's the end of the road for the little roadster and it plans to end its production after the 2009 model year. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-says-it-is-to-recall-53-814-bikes_news547.html TOKYO - Japan's Yamaha Motor Co. said Tuesday it will recall 53,814 motorcycles to replace a defect in rear-wheel shock absorbers that caused slight injuries to one rider. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/monkey-divers-ride-in-style_news543.html CMS has put a limited Edition Helmet on the market, especially for the Honda Monkey. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-s50-and-s65-parts-now-available_news544.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2009-yamaha-yzf-r1-first-ride_news542.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/minibike-dakar-news-update_news541.html Following our earlier report on the Dakar on a minibike article, we are happy to announce more exiting news from the Marron Racing team. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-working-on-electric-cycle_news538.html Honda Motor Co., Ltd. says it is currently developing a battery-powered electric motorcycle. The OEM says it plans to introduce the electric cycle to the market about two years from now. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2009-kawasaki-kx250f-first-test_news539.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/suzuki-rolls-out-performance-motorcycles-in-india_news540.html India and the surrounding markets have been a wealth of sales for motorcycle manufacturers, but historically the bulk of those numbers were for inexpensive and economical smaller-sized engine bikes. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/spectacular-cr750-racer-now-available_news537.html Over Racing has build probably the most competent and complete Honda CR750 Race machine... ever!