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/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! http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2009-yamaha-v-max-impression_news536.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2009-yamaha-xj6-introduction_news535.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/classic-motorcycle-events_news533.html If you are like most riders waiting for the winter cold to pass and you are waiting to get your motorcycle out of the shed, you might be pleased to hear about the upcoming motorcycle events in spring and summer of 2009. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/dakar-on-a-minibike_news534.html Dakar on a mini bike; it can be done! That is what minibike pioneers from Marron Racing will set out to prove. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/2009-suzuki-ltz-400-sport-atv-review_news532.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/cms-bike-features-at-supercub-50th-anniversary_news531.html Aoyama, Japan - As the Super CUB celebrates its 50th birthday, more than 60 million Cub series motorcycles have been sold. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/jim-redman-leads-all-star-classic-entry-at-the-thundersprint_news530.html Six times World Champion Jim Redman leads a fantastic classic entry at next year's Thundersprint which will be held over the weekend of May 9/10 in Northwich, Cheshire, town centre. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/unexpected-rise-in-hondas-profit_news527.html Honda Motor has reported an unexpected rise in three-month profits but it still predicting falling profits for the whole of the year. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-voted-britains-favourite-motorcycle_news528.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/the-2009-kawasaki-er-6f_news529.html http://www.cmsnl.com/news/photoreport-amigo-trotter-by-night_news526.html Here is a photo impression of a recently held Belgian "Amigo Trotter By Night Tour", which featured 13 mopeds, 14 riders, 2 cars and 4 supporters (of which 2 Dutch). http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-demonstrates-life-saving-motorcycle-technology_news525.html See the movie http://www.cmsnl.com/news/intermot-2008-photos_news524.html For those who weren't able to visit the 2008 Intermot: here is a photo impression. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-to-offer-hybrid-motorcycles-from-2011_news523.html Honda Motor Co. will start selling hybrid motorcycles as early as the mid-2010s, and with smaller electric motorcycles coming out as early as 2011, the automaker has announced. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/honda-introduces-09-models-including-abs_news522.html Torrance, CA: American Honda's Powersports Division announced today its third release of 2009 motorcycle products. This announcement follows the earlier releases of Honda's 2009 off-road motorcycles, ATVs, MUV and Ruckus and Metropolitan scooters. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/four-cylinder-honda-monkey_news521.html The southern German Dieter Hartmann Wirthwein created a special monkey: 125Four he calls his Monkey-conversion with a four-cylinder engine. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/kawasaki-to-build-japans-fastest-train_news520.html Plans announced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries could see a new record set for high-speed trains in Japan. The design for the rail vehicle dubbed the "Environmentally Friendly Super Express Train" (efSET) is expected to be completed by the end of 2009 and its promised operating speed has been pitched around the 217mph (350 kmh) mark, quicker than the fastest trains currently operating on the country's high-speed Shinkansen network which clock around 188mph (300kmh). http://www.cmsnl.com/news/news-flash-more-new-products_news518.html Here is an overview of newly available OEM mufflers and exhausts. OEM means Original Equipment Manufacturer and guarantees a perfect fit! http://www.cmsnl.com/news/thundersprint-speed-trials-report_news519.html The Golden Age of Motorcycle Racing Returns to Darley Moor. The historic Darley Moor circuit echoed to the thunder of classic racing motorcycles on Sunday 14 September with the first ever Thundersprint Speed Trials. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/sl70-xl70-exhausts_news517.html Here is a treat for you: new OEM SL70 and XL70 Muffler Exhausts available. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/yamaha-fz16-in-india_news516.html Yamaha is all set to become the leader in bike segment in India. It has created a special website for its latest creation - Yamaha FZ16. It has decided to rechristen its FZ15 prior its launch and renamed it as Yamaha FZ16. It shall launch its new bike in the competitive 150cc segment. http://www.cmsnl.com/news/first-place-for-sturgis-lammes-in-micromax_news515.html At the third Micromax Dutch Championship, rider Sturgis Lammes has set an excellent performance. At the event held in Genk (Belgium) the Dutch rider, sponsored by CMS, managed to win two heats, obtained one second place and received Gold for the overall day result. We congratulate Lammes on his excellent achievements!