2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS

You can never have enough of a good thing, and in the case of the Kawasaki Concours 14, that’s exactly what you’re going to get.

Expertly mixing high performance and long-distance functionality, the Concours 14 is the kind of touring bike that inspires riders to pull out their big maps and set out for the open road. It’s no wonder the Concours has been around for this long; it offers plenty of style, power, and functionality.

The Concours 14 comes with several features that enhance comfort, convenience, and safety, solidifying its position atop the sport touring heap. The bike’s dynamic bodywork increases comfort by routing heat away from the rider and passenger while a tall, electrically adjustable windscreen creates a calm cockpit experience with help from ducts above the instrument panel, balancing pressure areas inside and outside the screen. The bike also has handgrip heaters that come as standard, providing comfort even when outside temperatures become unbearable.

Complimenting the dynamic design of the Concours 14 is an engine that packs a wallop. The amazing and thoroughly modern 1,352cc DOHC inline-four engine sourced from the legendary ZX-14 sports bike generates excellent low- and mid-range power, all followed by a top-end rush that would turn most open-class sportbikes green with envy. An advanced fuel injection, ram-air induction, and variable valve timing all add up to an exhilarating ride.

On top of all that, the Concours also comes with technological features that enhance the riding experience. The bike’s K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology) braking system offers two modes of linked, anti-lock braking and great overall performance. Likewise, a high-tech traction control system not only reduces wheelspin on slick surfaces, offering riders more confidence-inspiring feedback, but it can be easily switched off at the rider’s discretion.

Overall, the Concours 14 ABS is as action-packed as any touring bike on the market. Just goes to show what 26 years of experience does in honing a perfectly well-tuned machine.

Yamaha 535CC Virago Review And Photos

In 1958, Yamaha became the foremost Japanese producer to enter in the field of international motor racing. Their amazing performances in these races gained them recognition while providers of high-level technology. By the end of that decade they ventured into the four stroke motorcycle market with the intro of the 650cc XS-1 road bike. Introduced in 1981, the Yamaha Virago, a V-twin-powered cruiser-style motorcycle was special while it had single shock rear suspension and was originally sold with 750cc engine.

The 535cc Virago had a four-stroke, air-cooled engine that had a five speed transmission. The engine utilized was 4-cylinder V-engine capable of providing 44 HP at 7,500 RPM. The engine had a 535 cc and offered a torque of 48 ft-lbs at 6,000 RPM.

Yamaha 535CC Virago Review And Photos

The fashion took longer to catch on in Europe, although during the late 1990s custom bikes, represented further than 13 percent of the European market, with the XV535 dominating the scene. Redefining the standard Motorcycle Custom styling underpinned a latest trend towards sensible, practical bikes putting better emphasis on enjoying riding in a laid back, safety-conscious manner instead than emphasizing sheer performance.

Modern custom bikes include stylishly reinvented a forgotten role of the motorcycle, that of providing civilized every day transportation. Easy to ride, clean and economical, the XV535 was while well extremely competitively priced, making it the best-seller in its category.

Stylish and Trouble-Free

With a low saddle height making it leisurely to handle, the XV535 keeps its midway of gravity while near the ground while possible by using a stylish tear-drop fuel tank that simply holds a 3-gallon reserve supply. 25-gallon tank is mounted under the saddle. The generous employ of chrome plating sets off the engine above all.

2012 YAMAHA Grizzly 700 FI Auto 4x4 EPS Special Edition Review

The 2012 Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS Special Edition is the epitome of what a special edition ATV should be. Packed with plenty of features that bear credence to its ’Grizzly’ name, this special edition ATV is the personification of ’real world tough.’

In terms of design, the ATV retains the same imposing profile of the standard model with some unique bodywork thrown in, including the metallic sandstone paint finish, corresponding special graphics, and the cast aluminum wheels. On top of that, it also has dual 35-watt multireflector halogen bulb headlights with high/low beams that light up the night; rugged steel cargo racks that can pack a combined total of 286 pounds; and an LCD instrument display that contains all the important information a rider needs, including fuel injection, electronic power steering information, bar-type fuel gauge, speedometer, odometer, trip meter, clock, and a Diff. Lock indicator.

Inside the Grizzly 700’s fully independent long-travel four-wheel suspension lies one of the most powerful engines Yamaha has given an ATV: a 686cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine that comes with a fuel injection system that provides instantaneous cold starts and optimal performance in nearly every condition. In addition, it has a fully automatic Ultramatic transmission, the most advanced drive system in ATVs, as well as an Electric Power Steering system to lighten steering for superior comfort and terrain-ability.

The Grizzly 700 features a double-wishbone suspension on the front and rear with five-way preload-adjustable shocks, offering maximum control and comfort over rough terrain. The whole handlind set-up is finished by a set of responsive 25" Maxxis tires with four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes that serve up consistent, long-lasting braking power under all sorts of nasty conditions.