May
    10
    2010
  • Motocorse is a company that believes in improving perfection and guess what, they just did that.

    Motocorse is an Italian company that specializes in production of special motorcycle parts for sportbikes and their latest creation is The Ducati Monster 1100 Titanium.

    While Motocorse made sure that this Ducati Monster got some serious technical upgrades, they did not forget about the style quotient either. The biggest factor here is the amount of weight that has been shed to make the Monster lighter to only go faster. This unique model has a black and red finish, titanium elements and carbon fiber parts that have reduced the weight by 156 kg.

    Now when these guys talk about changing parts in a motorcycle, they are very serious about their job.

    Not a just a handful of replacements have taken place, but more than 60 components have been changed the Titanium Ducati from the standard version.

    There’s a titanium exhaust called the Motocorse Evoluzione 54 mm and the brake discs are made up of composite ceramic Sicom and measure 320×6mm, which are paired with Brembo racing calipers and titanium pistons on Motocorse 43 mm CNC radial mounts.

    Modifications with the engine have resulted in performance figures to go up from 95 horsepower and 103 Nm torque to 102.6 hp and 113 Nm of torque. The Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, the slipper clutch, the titanium screws and Motocorse billet adjustable foot rests have also played a part in weight reduction of the Titanium Ducati 1100.

    After all of this Motocorse gives you a choice of two levels of customization. The first kit is called One Full Upgrade Kit that offers everything upto 80 components and then there’s the second option Two Standard Upgrade Kit that includes only seven special parts.

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  • Apr
    19
    2010
  • Ducati introduces Monster 796

         by Aman Chaudhry

    Ducati had introduced another Monster to its family. Monster 796 is the latest middleweight addition to Ducati and it will be slotted between the bulky 1100 and the entry level 696 making it both user friendly and sporty. The new Monster 796 will use the same engine as the Hypermotard 796 delivering close to 87hp though this engine will have more torque.

    The Monster 796 is fitted with the micro-bikini fairing and single seat cover as standard and features a new seat designed with a comfort-enhancing shape, further accentuated with stylish red stitching. Additional new features also include a rear sub-frame constructed ready to accept new accessory grab-handles designed to provide a confidence-inspiring grip for the passenger, while blending into the natural line of the tail-end.

    There have been few changes in the riding position with the riding seat ride has been re-positioned and the handlebars have been raised. Ducati claims that these changes along with a re-designed seat shape are supposed to increse comfort and improve posture.

    Ducati has been disappointed with the sales of the Monster 1100 so it is assumed that the pricing for the Monster 796 will be quite attractive.

    Chances are that new Monster 796 might be priced the same as the 796 Hypermotard.

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  • Apr
    8
    2010
  • The Honda CR-Z

         by Aman Chaudhry

    The CR-Z is exciting to drive, great to look at and has a healthy respect for the environment. It is designed and engineered by Honda for modern, urban living.

    As the world’s first sporty hybrid, it’s stylish looks stand-out from other ‘green’ cars on the market and it offers true driving thrills thanks to an agile chassis, direct steering, a low driving position and useful boosts of torque from the petrol-electric drivetrain.

    It’s most at home in urban environments, zipping from light to light, and nipping in and out of traffic. And because it’s a hybrid it has low exhaust emissions, benefits from cheaper road tax, and – for Londoners – is exempt from the Congestion Charge.

    Click here to view the new CR-Z press pack:
    http://www.hondauk-media.co.uk/downloadmedia?rb=Y&item=presspacks&itemid=310

    New images are also available here:
    http://www.hondauk-media.co.uk/cars/cr-z/images/

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