Groundbreaking Motorcycle Which Can Be Driven from a Wheelchair to Be Featured in World's Largest Annual Wheelchair Sports Competition in Denver
The Mobility Conquest motorcycle, the first ever motorcycle that can be driven without leaving a wheelchair, will be making its debut this weekend.
Denver, Colorado July 3, 2010 -- The Mobility Conquest (Wheelchair Motorcycles & Handicap Trikes | Mobility Conquest), a sleek motorcycle trike designed for the wheelchair-bound, will make its debut July 4-9 at the National Veteran’s Wheelchair Games in Denver.
The Conquest offers stylish freedom for the wheelchair-bound driver with challenges from the waist down who wants to still enjoy the thrill of riding a cycle on the open road. The Conquest offers convenience, maneuverability and safety to a driver. It also offers independence as entry into the trike is easy with the driver remaining in his/her own wheelchair and gliding up the built-in, rear ramp. The trike then safely locks into place for a smooth ride. The Mobility Conquest is dedicated to providing handicapped persons who have a love of the road and desire to reconnect with the sport following disability.
The trike is fully road and track tested and complies with U.S. safety standards. A BMW engine allows the trike to accelerate to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds. Six hand-controlled forward gears plus reverse and keyless entry are standard on all Conquests. Each trike can be tailored to individual needs and other options are also available. An added benefit: each trike can comfortably accommodate a passenger. Uniquely designed front and rear suspension help to avoid any changes to driving or handling due to the increased weight of a passenger. Another benefit is that a service animal may also ride along.
Adaptive AutoMobility (Wheelchair Vans & Vehicle Lifts Adaptive AutoMobility) – owned by Kevin Durban – is an authorized dealer of the Conquest motorcycle with showrooms in Denver and Colorado Springs. Mark Roberts of Mobility Conquest, a bronze sponsor of the upcoming event noted, “We are excited to participate and sponsor the Veterans Wheelchair Games. We look forward to helping our service men and women reconnect with their passion for riding motorcycles.”
Five hundred people are expected to attend the annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games which are sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with additional support from corporate and community groups. Seventeen different sports are available to veterans who use wheelchairs due to neurological disease, amputations and spinal cord injuries.
CJ Snider, local female vet and avid motorcycle enthusiast will be riding a Conquest in the opening ceremony parade July 4. She is available for interviews by calling 720-934-0218. She will also be available at 11:30 a.m. at Civic Center Park that morning and at 5:30 p.m. before the start of the parade.
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hi, i am planning to buy 2010 Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star, its a great bike and has cool features. can anyone tell me more, discounts at various places; Yamaha XVS 950A Midnight Star is a marvelous cruiser motorcycle. A lot of expensive chrome speaks about the luxury and elegance of XVS 950A Midnight Star. It has got amazingly attractive and fearless looks which are enhanced with saddlebags. The bike is equipped with a great deal of modern technology. It is a unique blend of performance and style.
Its Air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-type Twin-cylinder 942 cc SOHC engine produces the maximum power of 39.4 kW@ 6,000 RPM and maximum torque of 76.8 Nm@ 3,000 RPM. It is amazingly easy on handling and becomes easier with the usage of helmets. It is designed to generate high torque at lower RPM. It has 41 mm telescopic forks as front suspension and swingarm as rear suspension unit.
Features:
• 942cc V-twin engine
• Easy-handling
• Glorious looks
• Low chassis
• Heavyweight cruiser style
• High-torque at lower RPM
• Larger front wheel
• Low-maintenance and efficient final belt drive
Facts:
Engine and transmission:
Displacement: 942 cc
Engine type: V2, four-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC
Power: 39.4 kW@ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 76.8 Nm@ 3,000 RPM
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Bore x stroke: 85.0 x 83.0 mm
Fuel system: Injection
Ignition: TCI
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Gearbox: 5-speed
Final drive: Belt
Clutch: Wet, multiple-disc
Dimensions:
Seat height: 675 mm
Height: 1,080 mm
Length: 2,435 mm
Width: 1,000 mm
Ground clearance: 145 mm
Wheelbase: 1,685 mm
Brakes and wheels:
Frame type: Steel double cradle
Front suspension: Telescopic forks 41 mm
Rear suspension: Swingarm
Tires:
Front: 130/70-M18
Rear: 170/70-B16
Brakes:
Front: Single disc
Rear: Single disc
Physical capacities:
Gross weight: 278 kg
Fuel capacity: 17 L
Color: Black, blue
Suzuki is one of the first manufacturers to announce its initial wave of 2011 motorcycles. Go-fast riders will be happy to see the 2011 Hayabusa on the list.
Suzuki Intros First Wave of 2011 Motorcycles
Monday, July 19, 2010
With motorcycle sales flailing and a surplus of inventory on hand, Suzuki made the difficult decision not to release any 2010 models into the American market. The disparity between Suzuki’s supply and consumer demand dictated the cost-saving measure. Despite sitting a year out, Suzuki announces its first wave of 2011 motorcycles with great aplomb and the excitement of celebrating its 50th anniversary of international racing this summer.
American Suzuki released its first wave of motorcycle and ATV models for 2011.
Suzuki will soon ship the 2011:
* V-Strom 650 ABS
* DR650SE
* DR-Z400S
* Boulevard S40
* RM-Z250
* RM-Z450
* TU250
* Boulevard M109R
* Boulevard M109R Limited
* 2010 RM85 for up-and-coming motocross riders
In addition to motorcycles, Suzuki released more ATV models, including KingQuad 400ASi, KingQuad 400FSi and KingQuad 500AXi.
The company will offer several cruiser motorcycles for 2011, including the Boulevard M109R, entry-level Boulevard S40 as well as the retro-styled standard TU250. The S40 will be available in two new color schemes, orange and black, or white and silver. For the dual sport category, Suzuki will offer the DR650SE and the DR-Z400S for 2011.
The company is also celebrating its 50th anniversary of international racing this summer.
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2009 R 1200 RT POLICE MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. THE BRACKET WHICH SUPPORTS THE AUDIBLE SIGNALING DEVICE CAN BREAK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SIGNALING DEVICE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND INTO THE ROADWAY.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE SIGNALING DEVICE FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE BEING DRIVEN ON THE ROADWAYS, IT COULD BECOME AN OBSTACLE FOR OTHER DRIVERS WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
BMW HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY PLAN AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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Nitro Year: 2007 (1 of 113,000 sold)
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Fully-Equipped w/all factory options
2011 Victory Motorcycles Lineup
All models to use Freedom 106 engine
Jul. 27, 2010
Victory announced it is dropping its smaller displacement engine and will use the Freedom 106 (1731cc) V-Twin engine across its entire 2011 lineup.
The Freedom 100 engine is being discontinued to be replaced by the Freedom 106 which will be available in two versions.
Victory’s 2011 cruisers will be powered by the Stage 2 version with a special cam package claiming 97hp and 113 ft-lb. That includes the Vegas Jackpot, Hammer, Hammer S, Vegas, Kingpin, Hammer 8-Ball, Kingpin 8-Ball, Vegas 8-Ball, and the Zach Ness Signature Series Vegas 8-Ball.
The 2011 Victory tourer lineup, featuring the Cross Country, Cross Roads, Victory Vision Tour, Vision 8-Ball, Cory Ness Signature Cross Country and Arlen Ness Signature Vision will be equipped by the Stage 1 engine. According to Victory, the Stage 1 version produces 92hp and 109 ft-lb.
There's more to buying a motorcycle than finding the fastest bike with the coolest paint job. You should get a motorcycle that excites you, but you also want a bike that fits your needs, one that's not too dangerous and one that fits in your price range.
Jay Leno's Tonight Show is headed to Sturgis for the 70th Annual Motorcycle Rally. Leno, a hard-core automobile and motorcycle enthusiast, will be covering Pee-wee Herman's visit to The Legendary Buffalo Chip on August 8th and 9th 2010.
Pee-wee Herman will officially kick off The Chip's festivities at Strugis, where the estimated attendance is expected at over 650,000 riders, by leading tens of thousands of bikers in the World's Largest Tequila Dance.
Campground owner Rod Woodruff is unsure of exactly what the The Tongiht Show would be covering while at the Chip beyond a planned Tequila Dance.
Rod Woodruff says: "Pee-Wee is going to cram a lot of activity into his two days at the Buffalo Chip. And, we're of course delighted that The Tonight Show will be here to let the world know about his adventures here at the Buffalo Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally."
This past winter in Los Angeles, Pee-wee Herman came back to life with a stunning new production of "The Pee-wee Herman Show" that met with rave reviews by critics and fans of all ages.
Pee-wee Herman says: "Before I made Big Adventure I didn't know much about bikers. During the filming of that movie I realized that bike enthusiasts are freedom-loving Americans with hearts of gold-- and sometimes a lot of tattoos and leather!"
Jay Leno has recently geared-up the return of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" which successfully premiered on Monday, March 1, 2010.
The new late-night TV show includes many of the features that have made Leno a talk show host leader for more than a dozen years including the return of "Headlines," "Jaywalking" and "Battle of Jaywalking All-Stars."
Past Jay Leno shows have also included classic motorcycles, motorcycle racers and motorcycling events. But his love for motorsports does not stop there.
Jay Leno's 17,000 square feet garage is stuffed with a mouth-watering collection of machines. Jay makes his purchases not as museum pieces, but because he enjoys driving the cars and motorcycles in his collection.
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. is recalling Kawasaki 2010 KLX110 Off-Road Motorcycles sold nationwide from August 2009 to February 2010. A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death.
This recall involves Kawasaki 2010 model year KLX110CAF and KLX110DAF off-road motorcycles. They were sold in green and have Kawasaki written on the sides of the fuel tank.
Consumers should contact a local Kawasaki Motorcycle dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Yamaha Motor Corp. recalled about 54,000 MY 2005-2010 YZF-R6, and Ducati North America recalled about 200 MY 2010 MTS1200, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 YZF-R6 motorcycles that were manufactured August 2005-March 2010. The front side reflector was not placed at the proper height, which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard No. 108, “Lams, reflective devices, and associated equipment.” The NHTSA stated the visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Ducati’s 2010 Multistraded 1200 motorcycles are being recalled because during production an incorrect screw may have been installed in the bike’s steering head. This could cause the steering head to become loose during normal operation, which could adversely affect the driver’s ability to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of crash, according to the NHTSA.
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Nitro Year: 2007 (1 of 113,000 sold)
Nitro Model: R/T 4X4 Stone White
CAT-BACK Exhaust, CAI, Projector Head Lamps
Fully-Equipped w/all factory options
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