The excitement for REVA’s launching of two M1 vehicles at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) heats up some more with the announcement of technological advances available in its electric cars. The press will get their first glimpse of the cars on September 16...link
According to the Spanish magazine, Solomoto30, Honda has a big surprise in store for the Eicma show in Milan, starting next week on November 4.
The interesting news is that we could see a new maxi-scooter appear, providing some competition to Yamaha’s highly successful T-Max. For the look, some stylistic elements are likely to come from previous concept models, such as the E4-01 or the GRF-1 presented in 2005. Technically, it will likely adopt more conventional solutions, as the GRF-1 for example, has a four-cylinder boxer engine, and two LCD screens in the place of the rear vision mirrors...link
We've seen countless crossover vehicles over the last few years, but this is the first we've heard of a crossover bike. The 2009 Honda DN-01 ($14,600 and up) aims to merge the sport bike and cruiser, with a muscular four-valve, 680cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine, fully automatic transmission, low seat height, a combined ABS triple-disc braking system, and more. For maximum badass-ness, we recommend the nearly all-black model (sissy boy cherry red also available)...link
After Yamaha's 1000cc YZF-R1 and Monster & Multistrada from Italian moto-major Triumph, now it is the turn of Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan has launched two super sport bikes, Hayabusa and Intruder M1800R, for Indian roads at a price tag of Rs.12.50 lakh...link
Originally codenamed the K46, BMW released photos to the German press this morning of what is now called the S1000RR. Dates for when the bike will be hitting dealer floors is still unknown, though homologation rules give BMW until December. BMW has also said the road version is to have traction control. We think it looks fantastic with subtle touches of German flourish. That said, we're curious to see how BMW incorporates its trademark offset headlights. No word on heated grips either. (UPDATE: a transcript from BMW's General Director has been released, stating that only 1000 S1000RR's will be built by the end of next year.)...link
The Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 is an Italian high-performance exotic supercar. The 2009 LP560-4 has restyled headlights, taillights and front and rear fascias, and a revised engine, transmission, suspension and brakes...link
