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Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Serie
The Moto Guzzi MGS-01 Serie is the 1000cc street legal version of the MGS-01 Corsa. Specifications below. MGS-01 Serie Technical Specifications Engine Type Air Cooled, 4 Stroke 90º V-Twin Displacement 992 cc Maximum Power 102 hp @ 8400 rpm Maximum Torque 65 ft lbs @ 7800 rpm Valves Overhead Camshaft – 4 Valves Per Cylinder with Positive Drive …
Ducati 750 GT vs. Ducati GT1000
Passing the Torch From Grandfather to Grandson It was Fall of 2003 at the Tokyo Motor Show and Ducati announced its plans to introduce theSportClassic line of L-Twins. “Motorcycles that capture the essential beauty, timeless style and emotion of the original Ducati sport bikes of the 1970’s.” read the press release. “Even though they reflect the …
Ducati Monster S4R
The Ducati Monster S4R Official Press Release The first true production Ducati “cafè racer”, it is an evolution of Italy’s – and the world’s – best loved racing motorcycles from Ducati. The basic design that has made the Ducati Monster such a huge year-after-year success has been retained, but now – for the first time …
Triumph Scrambler
The twin-cylinder Scrambler adds a new twist to the Modern Classics range. A fresh take on Triumph’s past, the Scrambler is a redefinition of the bikes made famous by 50’s thrill-seekers such as Steve McQueen into a contemporary urban context. A ‘do anything, go anywhere’ kind of bike, inspired in part by the relaxed culture …
2015 Husqvarna 401 Series Preview
Radical New Husqvarna Street Bikes Announced Husqvarna announced three new street bikes at the 2014 EICMA show in Milan, Italy today, November 4, 2014. Two of them are among the most radical-looking street bikes ever — you’ll either love ’em or hate ’em. Husqvarna is no stranger to radical street bikes; they announced the Nuda 900 …
2012 Triumph Motorcycles
2012 Triumph Motorcycles Triumph Introduces Three New Motorcycles for 2012 Fresh from recording record sales in 2011, Triumph Motorcycles will celebrate its 110th anniversary in 2012 with its strongest ever line-up, boosted by three new models which will be officially unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan on November 8 and webBikeWorld will be there …
Vilner Aprilia Stingray
Vilner “Stingray” Aprilia February 2013 – Here’s another interesting custom by the Vilner Studio in Sofia, Bulgaria. It looks like the donor bike was a 2011 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R? As is apparently typical for Vilner, very few details were provided (see the custom Vilner Predator BMW F 800 R). For example, there is no information on the original …
Ducati 750 GT
1974 Ducati 750 GT Custovation Diary During my years of riding, restoring and collecting vintage British and European bikes, I fell in love with four distinctive vintage marques. The muscular engineered Vincent Rapide; the gentlemanly smooth Ariel Square Four; the petite and potent Velocette Venom thumper and the Ducati 750 V-Twin, an Italian blend of …
Moto Guzzi V11 Sport Ballabio
Moto Guzzi Introduces the V11 Sport Ballabio Motorcycle To celebrate its victory in the 2002 edition of this motorcycle race against nature, Moto Guzzi introduces the V11 Sport Ballabio motorcycle, the maximum expression of everything it takes to excel on twisty mountain roads. In northern Italy, not far from the Swiss border, is the small …
Honda CTX200 “Bushlander”
Honda CTX200B Bushlander Review Down on the Farm With the CTX200B If you live in North America, Europe, Asia or 95% of Africa, you’ve never seen my motorcycle. The Honda CTX200 “Bushlander” falls into the dual-sport category, but it’s a sub-species referred to as “agricultural motorcycles” or simply “farm bikes.” Such machines are like utility …
Aprilia Shiver Information
2008 Aprilia SL 750 Shiver Twin Information World’s first motorcycle to feature ride-by-wire technology arrives in U.S. with a limited-time high-tech bonus for enthusiasts. American sport bike enthusiasts who refuse to sacrifice rideability and comfort for spirited performance and aggressive good looks have a tempting new solution – Aprilia’s first-ever middleweight sport bike, the SL …
BMW R 1150 GS
Multiple Bike Syndrome Part II: My BMW R 1150 GS Frequent webBikeWorld visitors will remember my “Multiple Bike Syndrome” article, where I described some reasons for owning two motorcycles rather than only one. If you recall, I had just purchased a brand-new 2006 Yamaha FJR1300A to add to the stable. I was tickled with the …
Ducati Multistrada 1200
Ducati 2010 Multistrada 1200! Multistrada 1200: The Beginning “A new biking concept”. That was the brief given to the Ducati designers when they started work on the original Multistrada. It arrived on the market in spring of 2003 and created a new and exciting segment, typical of the Bologna manufacturer. A new vision which combined …
Waterless Motorcycle Wash
Editor’s Note: We were originally pleased but not overwhelmed with the Dri Wash ‘n Guard product when we first tried it. Since this article was originally posted, DWG International sent us the correct, retail sized container and the special aerosol pump spray container used to apply the product, rather than the very small sample sprayer that …
Meguiar’s Gold Class Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
Meguiar’s Gold Class Vinyl & Rubber Protectant Manufacturer’s Information Category: Vinyl, rubber cleaner & protection Type: Spray bottle, 24 oz. (710 ml) Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Made In: U.S.A. Retail Price: $4.99 Claims – “Brings back richness and color to vinyl, plastic and rubber.” For Use On – Vinyl, rubber (not motorcycle tires), trim, saddlebags. Claimed Features – “Uses a premium, complex blend of …
Rolling Thunder Pig Spit
Rolling Thunder Pig Spit Manufacturer’s Information Category: Engine, metal, plastic cleaner & protection Type: Aerosol Can, 9 oz. (255 g) Manufacturer: Rolling Thunder Made In: U.S.A. Retail Price: $13.95 Claims – “Instant spit shine for motors. Total bike protection. Renews luster to faded or wax-marked paint.” For Use On – Metal, rubber, wrinkle paint, powder coated surfaces. Claimed Features – “Makes black …
Blue Job Chrome Polish
Blue-Job Chrome Polish Review Our recent review of Blue Away motorcycle exhaust blue remover brought several emails from webBikeWorld visitors, all recommending Blue Job chrome polish as an alternative. We quickly ordered a container and came to the realization yet again that it’s better not to be too obsessed with removing that blue color on …
Moto Guzzi Breva 1100
A new generation of touring bikes is here from Moto Guzzi. The Breva V 1100 is a completely redesigned 90º V-Twin with a new, larger alternator positioned between the cylinder heads, new oil sump design, and lighter pistons to reduce crankcase inertia and reduce vibration. The most significant technological innovation is Moto Guzzi’s patented “cardano …
Sprayway Crazy Clean
Sprayway Crazy Clean Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle cleaner Type: Spray Can, 19 oz. (539g) Manufacturer: Sprayway Inc Made In: U.S.A. Retail Price: $4.95 Claims – “Spray on – Wipe Off”. Cleans and Deodorizes (!) For Use On – Motorcycle plastic, windscreens, chrome. Claimed Features – All-purpose cleaner. Application – Spray on, let stand for several seconds, wipe off Our Opinions The original Sprayway Glass …
Moto Guzzi Norge 850
Moto Guzzi Norge 850 Moto Guzzi Announces the Norge 850 May 22, 2007 – Moto Guzzi has released some limited information on the new Norge 850 touring bike. The motorcycle is very similar to the new Norge 1200 in many ways. The “Norge” name for both the Norge 1200 and the Norge 850 is in honor of a 4000 …
Meguiar’s Plastx Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish
Meguiar’s Plastx Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish Manufacturer’s Information Category: Plastic cleaner, polish Type: Squeeze bottle, 296 ml (10 oz.) Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $6.99 Claims – “Removes fine scratches, oxidation and grime, haze and cloudiness.” For Use On – Clear plastics Claimed Features – “Micro abrasive technology provides powerful but safe cleaning and polishing action. Restores optical clarity …
BMW K75 Windscreen Buffeting Fix
BMW Windscreen Buffeting Solution Solution for buffeting on a BMW K75 or K100 motorcycle with the original equipment windscreen. See Also: ▪ BMW Windscreen Spacer Installation Instructions ▪ BMW K75 “S” Windscreen Adjustment Do you own a BMW K100 or K75 motorcycle with the standard windscreen (BMW part number 46 63 2 303 245)? Then you know …
Meguiar’s Gold Class Bug & Tar Remover
Meguiar’s Gold Class Bug & Tar Remover Manufacturer’s Information Category: Bug, tar remover Type: Spray bottle, 16 oz. (473 ml) Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $5.95 Claims – “Quick and safe way to dissolve road tar and bugs.” For Use On – Painted surfaces. Claimed Features – “Makes hard to remove contaminants disappear. Super, penetrating formula. Advanced dissolving action. No …
Motorcycle Detailing Kit
Motorcycle Detailing Kit We’ve covered about 80 Bajillion motorcycle cleaners, polishes and waxes and just about every other type of chemical for cleaning motorcycles known to science . And believe me, there are many more on the way… But here’s an interesting product that can help get all of those cleaners into the little nooks …
Eagle One Nanowax
Eagle One Nanowax Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle polish, wax Type: Pump bottle, 16 oz. (472 ml) Manufacturer: Eagle One Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $9.99 Claims – Uses nanotechnology. Fills fine scratches and conceals swirl marks. For Use On – Motorcycle chains and cables. Claimed Features – Cleans brake dust, chain lube and “road soil”. Can leave on longer for more cleaning …
Meguiar’s NXT Generation Tech Wax
Meguiar’s NXT Generation Tech Wax Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle polish, wax Type: Squeeze bottle, 532 ml (18 oz.) Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Retail Price: $14.95 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Unique engineered synthetic polymer formula. Ultimate deep gloss and protection.” For Use On – Painted surfaces. Claimed Features – “Paint will be darker and richer and the shine will be the deepest, clearest you’ve …
Ducati Scrambler Preview
Trying Too Hard to be Hip? Ducati announced the long-awaited, much heralded and leaked Ducati Scrambler at the 2014 Intermot show in Cologne. The Scrambler was then introduced to the U.S.A. at the2014 AIMExpo show in Orlando, Florida on October 16 (read more about the weird intro in the 2014 AIMExpo Report Home). Here are the Ducati Scrambler …
EBR 1190SX Preview
The Buell EBR 1190SX “Superfighter” The Buell EBR 1190SX was formally introduced at the 2014 AIMExpo show (Report)in Orlando, Florida. EBR said the 1190SX is made in the U.S.A. and this “streetfighter” is a takeoff on the EBR 1190RX with full fairing. The 1190SX appears to be very nicely made and probably the equal of typical …
2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Review
The Lighter-Weight Sport Tourer All-Arounder You’re looking at the newest webBikeWorld Project Bike! It’s a 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT. The LT or “Light Touring” version of the Versys 650 comes with ABS, hand guards and matched luggage. Why this bike? It’s kind of a long and convoluted story, so hang with me: Although I …
Plexus Plastic Cleaner
Plexus Plastic Cleaner Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Plexus Category: polish Type: Aerosol Can, 13 oz. (369 g) Retail Price: $9.95 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Developed for use in aviation. Cleans, protects and polishes clear and colored plastics”, For Use On – Clear and colored plastic, Perspex, Lucite, Plexiglas, Fiberglass, ABS, Lexan, Acrylite and other acrylics, including painted surfaces. Claimed …
S100 Detail & Wax
S100 Detail & Wax Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: S100 Cycle Care Products Category: Quick wax, cleaner, polish Type: Aerosol can, 10 oz. (283 ml) Retail Price: $8.95 Made In: Germany Retailers: Try Top of the Line in the U.S.A. Claims – “Cleans, shines & waxes in one easy step…without water. For touch-up cleaning and detailing. Terrific ‘finishing touch’ after …
Mr. Moto Motorcycle Wash
Mr. Moto Motorcycle Wash Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle wash Manufacturer: Mr. Moto Products Type: Plastic Bottle, 32 oz. (947 ml) Retail Price: $8.32 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Specially formulated for motorcycles; removes tough stains; won’t streak or spot.” For Use On – Entire motorcycle. Claimed Features – Use with dirt bikes or street bikes. Floats away grease. Creates sheeting action that …
S100 Wheel Cleaner
S100 Wheel Cleaner Manufacturer’s Information Category: Wheel cleaner Manufacturer: S100 Cycle Care Products Type: Spray bottle, 500 ml (16.9 oz.) Retailers: Try Hawg-Wash in the U.S.A. Retail Price: $9.95 Made In: Germany Claims – “pH controlled, will not react with any type of wheel, brake or system component”. “Yields 50% more cleaning power”. For Use On – Painted and chrome wheels. Claimed Features – …
ProtectAll Motorcycle Wash
ProtectAll Motorcycle Wash Manufacturer’s Information Category: Motorcycle wash Manufacturer: ProtectAll Type: Plastic Bottle, 16 oz. (473 ml) Retail Price: $5.00 Made In: U.S.A Claims – “Quick & easy; no rinsing; no hose; no streaks; no spots” For Use On – Vehicles, windows, floors, more. Claimed Features – Conserves water, won’t remove wax, no rinsing Application – Mix 1 oz. per gallon of water, …
