2009 March MOTORCYCLES
$29,995/25,945
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement 1078cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 56.3 in.
Seat height: 32.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 375/390 lb.
One of the coolest nakeds on the market, the DB6R Delirio really stands out in a crowd-any crowd. Like the other Bimotas that use the Ducati DS engine, the Delirio has the big-bore 1078cc version with a dry clutch. The unique chassis is built around a hybrid tubular-steel trellis and billet-aluminum-plate frame. Brembo radial-mount calipers and a radial-pump master cylinder up front highlight the braking system. Forged alloy wheels have reduced weight by more than 12 pounds, and a pile of carbon-fiber bodywork and trim pieces knocks off even more weight. Also available: The DB6S, with cast wheels and conventional bodywork.
$10,600
Engine type: dohc parallel-Twin
Displacement: 798cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: belt
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 57.7 in.
Seat height: 33.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.1 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 412 lb.
Now in its third year of production, the F800ST continues to strike a smart balance between size and power. Being smaller than BMW’s other Twins allows it to be more manageable for more people and less expensive, as well. The liquid-cooled, 798cc Twin makes excellent power over a broad range of rpm, and the handling combines superb cornering agility with excellent straight-line stability. Add the optional heated grips and hard luggage, and you’ve got yourself a tine, full-fledged touring machine.
$5595/2595
Engine type: two-stroke
Single Bore x stroke: 48/39.5 x 44/40mm
Displacement: 80/49cc
Transmission speeds: G/automatic
Front wheel travel: 6.3/5.2 In.
Rear wheel travel: 5.9/4.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 0.8 gal.
Seat height: 25.7/22.4 in.
Front brake: disc/disc
Rear brake: disc/drum
Claimed dry weight: 141/94 lb.
Trials riding is a great way to get kids started in motorcycling, since it teaches the fine points of balance and control at low speeds in a controlled environment. Betas Rev 80 is a great learning bike for young folk up to about 150 pounds, ideal for those “tweeners” in the family. It has all the features of the bigger machines, including a six-speed gearbox, full-size (21-inch front, 18-inch rear) wheels and disc brakes at both ends. Also available: The Minitrial 50. a much smaller, automatic-transmission model intended for kids 5 lo 9 years old.
$10,520
Engine type: done parallel-Twin
Displacement: 798cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 62.1 in.
Seat height: 33.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 392 lb.
Sweet Sahara! BMW is finally offering a smaller, twin-cylinder version of its big-bore Paris-to-Dakar- style adventure bike. Using the parallel-Twin-powered F800 streetbike as a starting point, the Bavarian bike-maker has created a GS for the masses-one that isn’t so, well, massive. An all-new frame combined with suspension that offers nearly 9 inches of travel at both ends promises the go-anywhere, do-anything capability that GS owners expect. To that end, the F800ST’s belt final drive and single-sided swingarm have been replaced by a chain and conventional twin-beam swingarm. ABS, among other features, is optional.
$8255
Engine type: dohc parallel-Twin
Displacement: 798cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 62.0 in.
Seat height: 32.2 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 377 lb.
The F650GS has the same twin-cylinder engine and, inexplicably, displacement as the F800GS, and they even share certain styling cues, but the two bikes differ greatly in their missions. The 800, for example, is more capable off-road, whereas the 650 targets the urban sprawl. To appeal to the widest possible range of riders, the 650 makes 17 percent less horsepower and 11 percent less torque, has a lower scat height, shorter-travel suspension, cast wheels, a single front disc brake and, as a direct result, costs $2265 less. Options include a tire-pressure monitoring system and ABS that can be disengaged with the push of a button.
$7670
Engine type: dohc Single
Displacement 652cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 58.2 In.
Seat height: 30.7 In.
Fuel capacity: 4.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 387 lb.
Welcome back to an old friend. The 2009 G650GS is, for all intents and purposes, the F650GS Single last seen in 2007. This is one of BMW’s least-expensive models, and it has been updated this year with a twin-plug ignition system, a three-position span-adjustable clutch lever, a newly designed windscreen, an accessory power socket and improved on-board electronics. Standard equipment includes anti-lock brakes, heated handgrips and your choice of cither Deep Black or Red paint.
$13,999/17,999
Engine type: dohc V-Twin
Displacement: 998cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 55.8 in.
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 417/408 lb.
A great deal for lovers of exotic sportbikes, the RSV 1000 R has the features that such enthusiasts crave. The 143-horsepower, 60-degreee V-Twin is counterbalanced for smooth running, with a ram-air intake system said to improve the bike’s already stout top-end power by three percent. The chassis includes a titanium-nitride-coated Ohlins fork, a Sachs shock and radial-mount front brake calipers. Also available: For uncompromising track purists, the Factory version uses an Ohlins shock and steering clamper, forged aluminum rims and a different paint scheme.
$12,499
Engine type: dohc V-twin
Displacement: 1125cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 54.6 in.
Seat height 30.5 In.
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 370 lb.
The 1125R will likely go down in history as the most significant model in Buell’s 25-year history, because it’s the bike that broke tradition. It is the first Buell not powered by an engine sourced from The Motor Company. Instead, its propulsion comes from a 72-degree V-Twin designed specifically for this bike by Rotax, and it is claimed to produce 146 horsepower at the crank. The 1125R retains all the chassis innovations for which Buell is renowned, including the aluminum twin-spar frame that doubles as the fuel tank and the ZTL perimeter-rotor front brake.
$7500
Engine type: done Single
Displacement: 652cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 59.0 in.
Seat height: 33.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 326 lb.
Also making a return to BMW’s U.S. model lineup for 2009, the Xcountry is intended for riders looking for a simple, no-muss, no-fuss single-cylinder streetbike. Styled to evoke memories of the classic “street scramblers” that were wildly popular in years past, the lightweight Xcountry features a torquey motor, long-travel suspension and a generous amount of ground clearance. With its low-mounted front fender, it’s not a true dual-purpose machine, though it’s well-suited for smooth fireroads, the urban jungle and everywhere in between.
$11,999
Engine type: dohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1125cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 54.5 In.
Seat height: 30.5 In.
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 375 lb.
Is this the modern interpretation of the classic cafe racer, American style? Erik Buell thinks so. Minimal bodywork combined with a clubman-style handlebar give the CR a riding position reminiscent of an era gone by. Powered by the same Rotax-sourced Helicon engine found in the 1125R, the CR boasts a light dry weight and a claimed 146 crankshaft horsepower that make for some quick cafe cruising. The short flyscreen and forward riding position give the rider an unobstructed view of the road. It’s packed with all the innovations found in the family bloodline, so don’t call the CR “old-school.”
$8995
Engine type: ohv V-Twin
Displacement: 984cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: belt
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 52.0 in.
Seat height: 30.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.8 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 390 lb.
As comfortable in urban congestion as it is on a mountain road, the CityX XB9SX is the perfect tool for the rider who wants to do it all. The “City Cross” makes blasting away from stoplights, squeezing in and out of traffic and blazing your own path a piece of cake. The tall Skyline seat helps provide good visibility over traffic, while wide super- motard-style handlebars with handguards keep the rider in control when everything else seems to be spinning out of it. With 984cc of V-Twin power and torque, tackling the urban jungle is no problemo. The see-through Translucid airbox cover and flyscreen put mechanical details on display.
$12,999/16,999
Engine type: dohc V-Twin
Displacement: 998cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 55.5 in.
Seat height: 31.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
Take a full-on production superbike, strip off the bodywork except for the top one-quarter of the fairing and swap the clip-ons for a wide, sit-up handlebar. That’s the Tuono R, an RSV 1000 R reconfigured for all-around street use. A mildly retuned version of the RSV’s motor hammers out 133 hp and enough low-end and midrange torque to keep the front wheel in the air as long as you wish. A Showa fork and Sachs shock mean the chassis behaves while you’re practicing your best hooligan moves. Also available: The Factory version with upgraded wheels and suspension, and slightly more power.
$9899
Engine type: dohc V-Twin
Displacement: 839cc
Carburetion: EFI
Trans, speeds: 7 or automatic
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 57.5 in.
Seat height: 31.4 in.
Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
Does the thought of juggling throttle, clutch and shifter at the same time tie your brain in knots? Aprilia has developed the 850 Mana to be a “rider-friendly” and amazingly easy bike to ride with an electronically controlled gearshift offering two shift modes: seven-speed manual or Autodrive with three map-pings-Sport, Touring and Rain. The sequential gearshift can even be operated by a handlebar control as well as by a traditional foot pedal. The innovative machine has a storage compartment large enough for a full-face helmet located where the fuel tank resides on conventional bikes.
$9599
Engine type: dohc V-Twin
Displacement: 750cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 59.4 in.
Seat height: 34.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal.
While the Shiver 750 is built to appeal to a broad rider base, the new Dorsoduro offers the more hardcore enthusiast the same basic powertrain, modular frame and advanced ride-by-wire Tri-Map selectable performance modes, all wrapped in aggressive supermoto-inspired trim. Long-travel suspension, strong brakes, sticky tires and cutting-edge styling set this bike apart from the crowd, whether tackling the twisties or pounding the urban beat. We were promised that the Shiver was only the beginning of more good things to come, and the Dorsoduro is proof that things are truly shaking at Aprilia.
$8999
Engine type: dohc V-Twin
Displacement: 750cc
Carturetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 56.6 In.
Seat height: 31.8 In.
Fuel capacity: 4.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 417 lb.
The Shiver is an innovative naked bike meant to be flexible and fun, appropriate for everything from commuting to backroad-burning to track days. At its heart is an Aprilia-designed, 749cc, 90-dcgrcc V-Twin with sporty specs, lively output to the tune of 95 horsepower, and a ride-by-wire throttle controlled by the rider via the ECU. The chassis is made up of a tubular-steel-trellis element and aluminum pieces, and is fitted with an inverted fork and a single shock. There is a lot of technology at work on this bike designed to control emissions and provide smooth running. The Shiver marks the first step in Aprilia’s new path.
$8198
Engine type: dohc Single
Displacement: 449cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 58.0 in.
Seat height: 35.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.8 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 245 lb.
Looking for a street-legal, high-performance dirtbike designed, developed and built by BMW? Look no farther than the G450X, the Bavarian bike-maker’s long-awaited entree into the ultra-competitive world of off-road motorcycling. BMW has long gone its own way with its streetbikes, and the X is no different. Examples of this thinking include the stainless-steel cradle-less frame, crankshaft-mounted clutch, underseat gas tank and a countershaft sprocket that is concentric with the swingarm pivot. The X is not sold in California due to that state’s tougher emissions laws.
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