Plunder Guide » Motorcycles

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Peg Leg Larry — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:57:23 +0000

Whatever your riding preference or choice of terrain may be, this Ducati will take you there. The Multistrada 1200 is basically four bikes in one. Based on the Superbike championship-winning 1198 Testastretta engine, the bike’s setup can be varied on the fly with a touch of a button. Sport mode gives you a stiffer chassis for more feel and full use of the 150 hp engine power. The Touring mode gives you a more comfortable ride for longer distances. The Urban setting cuts the power to 100 hp and sets the bike’s ABS and traction control for a safer city ride. But if you want to go off-road, the Enduro mode gives a suspension setup that’s capable of absorbing the bumps of uneven terrain. So how about that? Four bikes in one go! $TBD.

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Mavizen TTX02

Peg Leg Larry — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:28:08 +0000

Connectivity, mobility, and freedom, just three of the attributes you’re likely to attach to this ‘laptop on wheels’ from Mavizen. The TTX02 Road Racing electric bike is no ordinary two-wheeler – not only does it have a license plate, it has a dedicated IP address as well. Based on the Linux operating system, the bike is basically a moving web server that’s capable of connecting to a Wi-Fi network so you can attach your laptop or other USB peripherals on the bike. Propulsion is courtesy of an Agni 95R permanent magnet motor that gives 53 Nm of torque that gives the bike a top speed of about 130 mph. The chassis is a KTM RC8 and the brakes are racing-spec Brembo. Surely, your laptop cannot go as fast as the TTX02. ~$41,300.

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2010 Honda VFR1200F

One-eyed Willie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:02:18 +0000

Honda has just released a new bike for the 2010 lineup called the VFR1200F. It has a 172 horsepower 1237cc V4 engine resting underneath it’s modern bodywork and has Honda’s first throttle-by-wire system and the option of an automatic dual-clutch gearbox. $TBA.

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2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster

Parrot Pat — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:49:10 +0000

If you’re one of those OCC fans and you want to bike in the future then you really need to have this 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster. It just has one color and is made a such as to have you feel really cool. It has a 2.3 liter three cylinder engine that makes up 146 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. That kind of power will be stopped by Brembo brakes complete with ABS.
a set of 43-millimeter upside-down forks, and Kayaba shocks. The look alone is enough to stop. That’s one hell of a ride. $TBA.

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Shoei X-Twelve

Peg Leg Larry — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:10:46 +0000

What goes perfectly with your newly-acquired bike? Well, a brand-new helmet of course! And the latest from Shoei is just what you might have in mind. Protectin’ your noggin for the last 50 years, Shoei has established the manufacturing of helmets into an art form, such as the case for the X-Twelve. A follow up from the hugely successful X-Eleven, this one is an improvement; with a quick-release self adjusting base plate and a tool-less lens removal system. Your head will also remain cool with the 5 intake and 10 exhaust vents. Chin guards and breath guards also ensure great comfort no matter the conditions may be. $650+.

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MV Augusta Brutale 1090RR

Peg Leg Larry — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:09:59 +0000

With a name like that, this bike should be taken very seriously. After nearly a decade of absence on the scene, the Brutale makes its comeback with a vengeance. The classic, naked look appeals to the fans who want nothing but the brutal truth. Powered by a 4-cylinder, 998cc engine, the bike blasts off smoothly and continuously. Brembo takes care of the stopping duties through 320mm brake discs and monobloc race calipers. Housing the engine is a frame made of chromium-molybdenum steel, that’s TIG welded for strength and for a clean look. MV Augusta-designed rims with thin spokes further complement the awesome naked beauty of the Brutale. $18,000.

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Suzuki QuadRacer R450 Limited Edition

Peg Leg Larry — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:43:44 +0000

Own the off-road trails with the winner of the AMA/ATVA National MX championship, the Suzuki QuadRacer R450 Limited Edition. It’s just like a motocross bike, only more fun to ride. Powered by a 450cc engine and coupled with a long travel suspension, it means you’ll go over bumps and ruts with ease. The reinforced chassis ensures performance and makes sure you can bring home your quad bike in one piece, after a hard day’s ride. $8,200.

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Ducati Hypermotard 796

Barbary Betsy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:45:07 +0000

The sleek and sexy Hypermotard 796 is the perfect mix of performance and urban utility. The new Ducati 796 engine has 81hp, great fuel mileage and an APTC “wet” clutch offering a slipper action to prevent rear-end destabilization during agressive down-shifting. The Hypermotard 796 comes in either a matte black, matte white, or Ducati red finish. $TBA.

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Honda Shadow Phantom

Peg Leg Larry — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:43:52 +0000

Low, powerful, and black. That’s all you need to know about the 2010 Honda Shadow Phantom. The retro-inspired bike features a beefy, 745-cc V-twin engine that’s been blacked-out to give it a simple yet menacing look. The engine is a fuel-injected variety that’s been fitted with several sensors to give out maximum performance no matter what the road conditions may be. Bobbed fenders, silver accents, and black rims further enhance the throwback look of this affordable cruiser. $8,000.

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Blue Steel

Parrot Pat — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:33:51 +0000

The Royal Enfield is the Harley Davidson of India. A nice fact about the company is that it’s the oldest motorcycle company in the world; opened in 1901. Meet the all-new Bullet Classic C5, a bike that retains the brand’s iconic styling while incorporating 21st-century hardware. It now has a 499 cc, four-stroke engine and styling cues resembling British post–World War II rides. Slumdog would certainly purchase one! $6,395.

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