2009 March MOTORCYCLES
$6900
Engine type: two-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 74.0 x 58.0mm
Displacement: 249cc
Transmission speeds: 6
Front wheel travel: 7.0 in.
Rear wheel travel: 6.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 0.5 gal.
Seat height 26.2 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed dry weight: 1541b.
The SY-250 is Scorpa’s two-stroke competition trials bike, and just as with the four-stroke SY-250F, this one uses a suitably modified Yamaha 250 motocross-based engine. The frame is a chrome-moly steel unit outfitted with a Marzocchi fork and a Sachs shock. As is the case with most trials bikes, the compression ratio is comparatively low (8.4:1) and the carbure¬tor quite small (a 26mm Teikei), both of which help promote smooth running at ultra-low rpm.
$3799
Engine type: two-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 45.0 x 40.8mm
Displacement: 65cc
Transmission speeds: 6
Front wheel travel: 9.0 in.
Rear wheel travel: 11.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 0.8 gal.
Seat height: 30.8 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed dry weight: 1251b.
The most serious motocross model from the Italian Polini firm is the XP65R, a for-real, all-out competition machine. Its six-speed, liquid-cooled, reed-valve two-stroke motor is tuned for quick laps under a fast rider, and the long-travel Marzocchi inverted fork and Ohlins piggyback-reservoir shock work with the 14/12-inch wheel combination to handle whatever the roughest tracks can put under it. The 65R has earned podium finishes at races all across the country ever since its introduction three years ago.
$3599
Engine type: two-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 40.2 x 39.3mm
Displacement: 50cc
Transmission: auto
Front wheel travel: 9.0 in.
Rear wheel travel: 10.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 0.8 gal.
Seat height: 28.0 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed dry weight: 92 lb.
The top 50cc motocrosser in the Polini lineup is the X3R, a liquid-cooled, reed-valve-intake two-stroke that’s AMA-approved for mimi-MX racing. This little hot-rod has all the requisite equipment 12-inch front/10-inch rear alloy wheels for competition in the more advanced mini classes, hydraulic disc brakes, a rugged double-cradle steel frame with a detachable rear subframe, a beefy aluminum swingarm and a reservoir shock. All that’s missing is one fast little rider.
$3299
Engine type: two-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 40.2 x 39.3mm
Displacement: 50cc
Transmission: auto
Front wheel travel: 8.0 in.
Rear wheel travel: 10.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 0.8 gal.
Seat height 24.2 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed dry weight: 86 lb.
One step below the X3R model is the X1R, a very similar bike that makes just a wee bit less horsepower and uses the 10-inch front and rear wheels that arc necessary for competing in certain mini-MX classes. But like the X3R, it’s fitted with a high-quality components, including a reservoir shock, hydraulic disc brakes and alloy wheels. Despite its smaller wheels and $300 lower price tag, however, the X1R is still a very capable mini MX machine.
$7350/7250/6600/5900
Engine type: two-stroke Single
BxS:76/72.8/56/44.5×60/60/50.7/50.7mm
Displacement: 272/250/125/79CC
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 7.3 in.
Rear wheel travel: 6.9 in.
Fuel capacity: .8 gal.
Seat height: 24.6 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Claimed dry wt: 153/153/149/149 lb.
The two-stroke 2T 2.9 Trials is Sherco’s current weapon of choice in the hard-fought world of competitive trials. It features a powerful 272cc motor that delivers a combination of immediate torque and smooth power. Combined with a light and agile chassis, the 2.9 is ideal for club riders and world-class competitors alike. Also available: The 2.5. 1.25 and 0.8, all of which are virtually identical to the 2.9, differing mostly in the displacement of their respective motors.
$8899/8699
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 493/399cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: gear
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 61.0 in.
Seat height: 31.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 538 lb.
With a four-headlight array, tube-steel bumper and mesh inserts showing off its leaning, parallelogram front suspension, the MP3 500 is more urban-assault vehicle than urbane commuter. Even the colors-Demon Black and Passion Red-make a statement. A 493cc, four-valve engine pumps out a claimed 40 hp with 31 ft.-lb. of torque, good enough to jet away from traffic all the way to a top speed just one tick short of 90 mph. For 2009, wheel diameters have been bumped up from 12 inches to 14. Also available: The smaller-engined and more conservatively styled MP3 400.
$130,000 to $39,145
Engine type: sohc V-Twin
Displacement: 1194/1078/1078/1078cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Seat height na
Fuel capacity: na/3.0/3.9/na
Wheelbase: 55.1 in.
Claimed dry wl: 299/347/326/310 lb.
Located in Italy, NCR is a performance-oriented bike-builder using stock to heavily modified air-cooled Ducati engines to power its ultra-lightweight sporting motorcycles. The bored-and-stroked race-spec MH TT produces 136 horsepower! Thanks in pan to a titanium frame and carbon-fiber wheels, this racer-for-the-street weighs 299 pounds dry! Other exotica? Ohlins FGR 900 MotoGP fork and Brembo Monobloc calipers. Also available: The Leggera a modded Hypermotard-based bike-the New Blue and the Millona. Like the TT, these all can be had in track-only or street-legal form with many engine-output and lighter-weight options.
$15,690
Engine type: ohv V-Twin
Displacement: 1151cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 58.9 in.
Seat height: 31.5 In.
Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 542 lb.
Moto Guzzi’s newly revitalized commitment to keeping pace with modern times is clearly evident in the Norge 1200. This sport-tourer is the most luxurious motorcycle Guzzi has ever produced, arriving fully equipped with everything the longdistance traveler requires. Plus, you’re not likely to get lost in the Norge experience while trying to find the best backroads so you can put the bikes highly capable chassis to good use: An onboard TomTom GPS receiver is just one of several options.
$14,290
Engine type: ohv V-Twin
Displacement: 1151cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 61.2 in.
Seat height: 31.5 In.
Fuel capacity: 4.4 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 489 lb.
Slotting into a new category the Europeans like to call “Techno Custom”, the Griso is Moto Guzzi’s take on creating a naked standard dressed up with a bit of unmistakable Italian flair. While a hint of Ducati Monster inspiration is evident in the Griso’s tail, it’s all Guzzi moving forward with a 108-horse-power. 8-valve version of the trademark longitudinal 90-degree V-Twin filling the frame. Sporting suspension and brakes allow the Griso rider to exploit the chassis’ solid handling and excellent cornering clearance.
$6299
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 460cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: gear
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 61.0 in.
Seat height: 30.5 In.
Fuel capacity: 3.5 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 416 lb.
Powered by a surprisingly punchy 460cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, the BV500 is a different kind of ride, more of a hybrid cross between scooter and motorcycle combining the former’s case of use and versatility with some of the latter’s attributes. For instance, while the BV500 retains a traditional step-through design, underseat storage and automatic transmission, its bodywork is abbreviated and its front wheel measures 16 inches, providing more gyro stability than the usual 10- to 14-inch scooter wheels. A new windscreen grants the BV a “Tourer” moniker.
$14,990
Engine type: ohv V-Twin
Displacement: 1151cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 60.4 in.
Seat height: 33.1 In.
Fuel capacity: 4.8 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 472 lb.
Named for the dizzying, 84-turn pass over the Tyrolean Alps, this leggy adventure-tourer is looking to lure some BMW customers to the Italian side with its off-road styling, comfortable riding position and generous wind protection. The 105-hp eight-valve powerplant and basic chassis design is from the new Griso. It also boasts amenities like an adjustable windscreen, locking storage and optional goodies that include nav, heated grips and full luggage. Put it all together and you get a maxi-enduro with Mandello del Lario flair to rival the best from Germany.
$7199
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 244cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: gear
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 58.6 in.
Seat height: 30.7 In.
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 450 lb.
Nothing all that new in the scooter world since automatic transmissions, right? Not so, says Piaggio, which introduced its innovative three-wheel MP3 in 2007. Like the larger 500 and 400 models, the MP3 250 uses two tilting, independently articulated wheels up front and a traditional 250-class scooter powertrain out back. Besides being a breeze to park (just pull up, no sidestand required), the tri-wheel design enhances road-gripping stability in wet-weather riding and over tricky surfaces like gravel, sandy asphalt and cobblestone streets. Top speed is a claimed 77 mph.
$4299
Engine type: dohc V-Twin
Displacement: 249cc
Carburetion: (2) 30mm Keihin
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 63.0 in.
Seat height: 29.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.7 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 419 lb.
Korean manufacturer Kymco has been selling scooters in the U.S. for a short while, but the Venox 250 is its first effort here with a motorcycle. The Venox is not likely to win any 250-class performance awards, but for most people’s basic transportation needs, bikes in the 250-300cc range get the job done very L efficiently. The Venoxs styling is aggressive, A the seat is low and the eight-valve, liquid-cooled V-Twin engine puts out enough power to keep you ahead of urban traffic without any problems.
$6299/6799/5199
Engine type: dohc Single
Displacement: 499/249cc
Carburetion: EFI/30mm Keihin
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: gear
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 62.0 in.
Seat height: 30.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.4 gal.
Claimed dry wt: 473/488/407 lb.
Kymco is well-known for building small-displacement scooters and motorcycles, so a full-sized touring scooter from the Korean company really is “Xciting.” For 2009, this big, comfy scooter gets a sporty windscreen and fuel-injection, and is also available in an ABS model. The Xciting offers stable handling, fast acceleration and good longdistance comfort, and it also has an illuminated storage compartment under the scat, complete with a cell-phone charging port. Also available: The Xciting 250 Ri is identical to the 500 in every way except for engine size, weight and, of course, price.
$14,990
Engine type: ohv V-Twin
Displacement: 1064cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: shaft
Front brake: dual disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase:61.4in.
Seat height: 30.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.0 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 580 lb.
Here’s a rolling reminder that Moto Guzzi has been in the motorcycle business for more than 85 years. The California Vintage blends retro styling with modern performance and reliability, offering a unique Italian twist to cruiser touring. With its motor cop(esque) styling, complete with tall touring windscreen and auxiliary headlamps, don’t be surprised if traffic slows when this black bagger patrols the highway. Beneath its old-style skin resides an up-to-date V-Twin fed by electronic fuel-injection.
$4899
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 244cc
Carburetion: EFI
Transmission: automatic
Final drive: gear
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 57.9 in.
Seat height: 30.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Claimed dry weight: 328 lb.
Continuing with the moto-scoot hybrid theme is the BV Tourer 250, which adds a handlebar-mounted windscreen to the BV’s abbreviated silhouette, allowing it to be even more commuter-friendly. An optional topbox and small sidecases make it more so. It’s got un-scooter-like 16-inch wheels front and rear, and twin shocks out back, a good deal if your city’s crumbling infrastructure includes pesky potholes and whose doesn’t? Piaggio likes to have fun with acronyms, so the 250 uses a QUASAR motor, for “QUArter-liter Smooth Augmented Range.” No, we don’t know what that means, either…
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