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2015 Yamaha FJ-09 Review

In case you're asking why I'm investing so much time saying the FZ-09 in an article about the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 press presentation, the answer is straightforward: The FJ-09 is the overhauled 2015 FZ-09 with the additional items you'd anticipate from an endeavor styled game visiting bicycle. We knew this bicycle was desiring a while before it was declared (look here, here, here, and here). Still, the prospect of Yamaha taking a cruiser that we adored a year ago, finishing the harsh spots (which I'll get to later), making some decently set increments, and providing for us an opportunity to (at long last) ride it, makes the MO staff all in all dewy looked at.

Thus, snatch yerself a hot cuppa joe, take a seat, and let me get down to the matter of letting you know about the new bicycle convey one of our most loved Triples.


We cherish the FZ-09's motor, calling it "an extraordinary motor with heaps of torque and a lot of character." E-i-C Kevin Duke opined, "If Yamaha could block out the brutality of throttle application, this Triple would be one of my most loved motors ever." And there's the rub. Yamaha's designers, being the keen people who composed the FZ's 847cc Triple, left it mechanically the same. Rather, they concentrated on tweaking and growing the hardware bundle.

While Yamaha's PR sorts were snappy to say the ECU's progressions were steered at the contrasting necessities of the FJ's game visiting versus the FZ's donning parts, the response to the inquiry everybody has had since the FJ was reported at EICMA is: yes, the hinky off-to-on-throttle issues were focused being developed. The Drive Modes hold the same names A, Standard, and B – with Standard and B conveying around 30% less power than the mode above it – however any similitudes with how the modes feel contrasted and the FZ's energy conveyance end there.

Since visiting riders have a tendency to ride more miles in more fluctuated climate conditions, footing control was added to the FJ's best stuff. In the period of ride-by-wire, we wouldn't be amazed to see TC move over to the FZ in some future cycle. While we're on innovation the FJ wears that the FZ (right now) doesn't, the FJ likewise profits from ABS. Dissimilar to the FJ-09's TC, its ABS can't be turned off.


The main changes to the skeleton were those fundamental for the movement to game visiting obligation. The fork offers the same KYB segments however with internals overhauled for the extra weight of visiting. Moreover, the progressions were intended to moderate the damping profile of the suspension. The fork now has 1.5 times the layering damping of the FZ and 2.5 times the bounce back damping. In the back, the KYB stun has 2.5 times and 2 times the layering and bounce back damping, separately. The expressed objective was to "quiet the ride down a considerable amount." The stun holds its preload and bounce back customizability, while the fork's bounce back just modification changes from turns to clicks.

The fundamental casing is the same control-filled pass on thrown unit from FZ-09, and the motor holds its focused on part. Notwithstanding, the subframe was stretched out and beefed up to convey the extra baggage that most FJ purchasers will include. The extra room takes into account changes to the seat and the rider housing. To begin with, the seat is currently a two-piece development that is longer for both the rider and traveler. The seat is less forcefully situated, importance it is compliment and diverse froth is utilized for solace amid long spells. The seat stature increments to 33.3 in. (also can be balanced 0.9 in. higher), denoting a 1.2 in. development from the FZ. Nonetheless, the front of the seat is narrower to compensate for the expanded elevation. Likewise, the edges of the seat are more bended for expanded solace.

Awhile ago, we've doubted why a maker would offer a game visiting cruiser without the packs to really visit on them. Yes, we realize that everybody needs the MSRP to be as low as could reasonably be expected, however no gear on a game visiting bicycle? Truly? Thus, to get the FJ-09 with gear to really convey stuff with you on your visit, you'll have to purchase the Hard Saddlebag Mounts ($94), the Hard Saddlebags ($400 every), and a 3-Lock Set ($80).

Our test bicycle likewise incorporated the tasty Grip Heaters ($284) and a Rear Rack ($171). When we add these to the $10,490 MSRP, the cost of the 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 – as tried – comes to $11,919. That is route beneath the Fjr1300a's $15,890, underneath the $12,799 Kawasaki Versys 1000 LT and the $13,999 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 ABS Adventure, or more the littler Kawasaki Versys 650 LT ($8,699) and Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure ($10,049) – all of which incorporate hard sacks in their MSRP. For an alternate correlation, the Honda Interceptor DLX retails for $13,499 (DLX for the ABS and TC) and $14,479 with packs.

While conceivably not hitting the same value sweet spot as the FZ-09 in its class, the FJ-09 still feels to be a can hope for what it offers in removal and execution. Accessible in either Candy Red or Matte Gray, Yamaha FJ-09s are coming into merchants in the not so distant future. Time for an alternate game visiting shootout, methinks

If we talk about the 6-cylinder engine in the World Grand Prix (MotoGP) event, then Surely our minds will be on the legendary 250cc Honda RC166 or 350cc RC174 with "madness" specifications, as well as a record of his remarkable victory. However, there is other Inline-Six figure that equally phenomenal, and one of them is the MV Agusta 500-6 Bialbero !




MV Agusta 500-6 or often referred to as MV Agusta Bialbero, is one of the MV Agusta Grand Prix Motorcycle that was first introduced in 1957 ago, in the Grand Prix of Nations series Monza Circuit, Italy, which also became the headquarters of this manufacturer.

MV Agusta 6-cylinder engine is a "proof" of a Count Domenico Agusta (Founder MV Agusta), who did not want to lose fame by high-specs bike such as Gilera Rondine-Four & MotoGuzzi Ottocilindri V8... So, They began a large grandprix development in 1956 ago, and the results were introduced at the end of 1957 GP series.



If you all thought that the Honda RC166 & RC174 is the first 6-Cylinder Motorcycle at the Grand Prix event, then it is totally wrong ! MV Agusta Bialbero 500-6 comes first decade earlier (1957) than those two Honda's ! In fact, This Parallel 6-Cylinder engine Motor comes before the glory era of the legendary MV Agusta bike, MV Agusta 500-3, along with super legendary riders such as John Surtees, Mike Hailwood & Giacomo Agostini.


In the design & detail sector, MV Agusta Bialbero 500-6 did not look too different from the other 50's GP bikes. This GP machine is equipped with Dustbin fairing which seems ridiculous, and totally old school, just like MotoGuzzi V8 which will be discuss later. Meanwhile, details are also no less old school. Although armed with six-cylinder 500cc engine, but is still equipped with MV Agusta big Drum Brakes, front - back Telescopic Suspension, as well as Double-Cradle Frame Model.


Looking closely behind the "eccentric" fairing , That's what we looking for this bike ... Yes, as the name suggests, MV Agusta 500-6 equipped with 4-Stroke, 498cc, Inline-Six, DOHC 12-Valves, with traditional engine cooling - Air Cooled. Though still visibly inferior to MotoGuzzi V8 that carries 8-Cylinder plus Liquid-cooling, but it turns out that the motor power is not less flashy !

Yeah, MV Agusta 500-6 Bialbero claimed capable of spewing power of 70 HP @ 15,000 RPM ! A very surprising power output result for the motorcycle that comes almost 6 decades ago.

And This is the Completely Specifications of  MV Agusta 500-6 Bialbero :


Manufacturer : MV Agusta Motor SpA

Model : 500-6 (Bialbero 500-6C)

Year : 1957 - 1959

Class : WorldGP


Engine : 4-Stroke, Inline-Six, DOHC 12-Valve (2 Valves per cylinder), Air Cooled, Gear-Driven Camshaft

Bore x Stroke : 48 x 46 mm

Cylinder capacity : 498 cc

Compression ratio : 10.8: 1

Fuel Supply  : 6 x Carburetor Dell'Orto SS26A

Transmission : 6-Speed

Maximum Power : 70 HP @ 15,000 RPM

Top Speed : 240 Km / h (GP Monza, Italy)


Dimensions L x W x H: 1,950 x 530 x - mm

Wheelbase : 1,310 mm

Fuel tank capacity : 22 Liter

Dry weight : 145 kg


Frame : Steel - Double Cradle Frame

Front Brakes : Drum Brake

Rear brakes: Drum Brake

Front tires: 3.00 - 18 Inch

Rear tires: 3.50 - 18 Inch

Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS Review

Kawasaki picked a prime area for a revved-up and prepared to-ride motopress to get its first hands-on appraisal of the 2013 Ninja 300: Skaggs Springs Road. This streaming lace of blacktop flanking Lake Sonoma gives a beautiful course through the beachfront mountains between U.s. 101 and Pacific Coast Highway north of San Francisco. It's additionally truly difficult and engrossing for sportbike riders who are more keen on the following corner as opposed to some superb neglect. As it played out, however, the most recent cycle of Kawasaki's fabulous lightweight sportbike is as just as adroit at touring as it is at zenith strafing.

While more torque over the humblest Ninja's 13,000-rpm rev range from a 47cc knock in relocation to 296cc was a given, the upgraded motor now likewise has a more-loose nature. As per Kawasaki, taller last equipping (42-tooth back sprocket, three down from the 250R) joined with a taller interior top-gear degree permits the six-speed 300 to match the cruising speed of its antecedent while turning far less revs. At a showed 60 mph in top apparatus, the simple tachometer enrolls only 6800 rpm, not the about 9000 rpm of the 250R. That is huge, regardless of the fact that you're not an interstate explorer.

An incomprehensibly more inflexible, semi-twofold support steel edge assumes a key part in the Ninja 300's enhanced execution, also. Indeed with rubber treated front motor mounts, taking care of is sublime. While I felt an indication of buzz through the grasps at any given rpm, vibration is altogether less maintained than on the 250R. Fuel-infusion mapping is right on target, with no slack or staggers. Driveline lash is not unreasonable, either.

Moving is satiny and light, and the expansion of a Japanese F.c.c.-brand shoe grip evacuates any worry about matching motor revs with back wheel rate amid downshifts. To put the new setup under serious scrutiny, I close the throttle, dropped three apparatuses and dumped the grasp while entering an uneven corner. The result? Completely zero back tire-skittering dramatization.

The "support" gimmick of the grasp likewise executes as promoted, yielding pinky-finger-light lever exertion. Similarly as with the 250R, nonetheless, the new grasp has a thin band of engagement that happens essentially at full arrival of the lever. Smooth takeoffs from a stop are effectively attained with little throttle application or grasp slip.

Indeed with its somewhat littler 4.5-gallon gas tank, the Ninja 300 ought to be more qualified for more pulls. The seat is pleasantly cushioned and molded, and it sits only 30.9 inches off the ground.

Similarly as with any little dislodging sportbike, corner velocity is the name of the amusement with this guaranteed 379-pounder. The new frame gives more nonpartisan guiding feel with no hint of the vibe of falling into corners that I've encountered while riding the 250R and Ninja 500. I was likewise satisfied with the improved feeling of hold and solidness that I got from the 140/70-17 IRC back tire, which is 10mm more extensive than the 250R's 130/70-17. Front tire size stays 110/70-17.

We experienced some fairly unpleasant extends of street on our ride, and I'm glad to report that the suspension demonstrated up to the errand. The 37mm routine fork has been dealt with to lighter damping for enhanced ride solace, yet oil level is higher, expanding imperviousness to bottoming under hard braking or over sharp knocks. The stun has firmer damping and a more helpful scope of spring-preload customizability to better oblige a more noteworthy scope of rider weights.

This uneven piece of the ride was additionally a lucky time to toss a leg over a Ninja 300 SE furnished with non-freezing stopping devices. In the event that you can swing the $700 premium, I'd say pull out all the stops. The framework capacities and also those fitted to bicycles that cost significantly more than this Kawasaki. (The base Ninja 300 comes in Ebony or Pearl Stardust White for $4799; include $200 for Lime Green/Ebony with SE illustrations.)

Generally as the opposition had started to close in, Kawasaki has addressed the test. In every sense, the Ninja 300 is a commendable successor to the top of the line Ninja 250R.

2015 Kawasaki Ninja 250SL And Z250SL

The Ninja 250SL models was acquainted with the Asian showcase in February with the Z250SL taking after toward the end of April. We weren't anticipating that Kawasaki will present either display outside of Asia, so their dispatch at EICMA was something of a shock. It's farfetched we'll see either show in North America be that as it may, and it'll be intriguing to perceive how Kawasaki's four comparative little uprooting models may part the business.


The  250SL models are fueled by the same fluid cooled, fuel-infused 249cc motor. Kawasaki claims a crest yield of 27.6 hp at 9700 rpm and 16.7 lb-ft. at 8200 rpm, both down from the 300 models' parallel-Twin which guarantees 38.9 hp and 19.9 lb-ft. The single-barrel models do achieve their top numbers at prior rpms however and case solid low- to mid-range torque.


The Ninja 250SL cases a check weight of 332.9 lb. (335.1 lb. with ABS) while the Z250SL claims 326.3 lb (330.6 lb. with ABS), putting them around 45 pounds lighter than the twins. The 300 models, notwithstanding, still have the edge in force to-weight degrees.

The SL models have the same trellis outline. The Z250SL has the same 30.9-inch seat tallness as the 300 models yet the Ninja 250sl is marginally lower at 30.7 inches. The Singles however have shorter wheelbases at 52.4 inches contrasted with 55.3 inches on the Twins. The Z250SL has higher handlebars for a more upright seating position while the Ninja 250SL has more forceful cut ons that are much lower than the ones on the Ninja 300.

The Ninja 250SL and Z250SL utilize the same suspension with a 37mm telescopic fork and spring preload-customizable back stun. The brakes are additionally the same, with a double cylinder caliper snatching the single 290mm front brake circle and a double cylinder caliper combined with the 220mm back plate.

The Ninja 250SL models have their own styling to outwardly separate themselves from the Ninja 300S. The Ninja 250SL has a bit less bodywork than the Ninja 300, uncovering piece of the trellis casing while in advance it dons a solitary headlamp.

European estimating is yet to be affirmed, yet the Ninja 250SL and Z250SL ought to be less extravagant than their 300 partners.

2014 EICMA: 2015 Kawasaki Z300 Reviews 






Different peculiarities incorporate a simple tachnomoter, LCD show, a 4.5-gallon fuel tank and a check weight of 370 pounds (375 with ABS