212: September 2010

Selasa, 28 September 2010

The Great Big Motorcycles Of Honda CBR 1100

Honda CBR 1100

The Classic Motorcycles By Honda CB 750

Honda CB 750
The smoothness The engine was all new and had very low levels of vibration, making it incredibly smooth for its day, and the brakes were a revelation. It was technologically advanced to. Flowing lines, as opposed to Triumph's rather "square" look, mostly as a result of the rectangular "bread bin" tank, and the stunning four cylinder engine with its four exhaust pipes, disc brakes front and rear, indicators and an electric start mad this quite something.

Honda CB 750
The styling immediately caught the eye. The 1968 Tokyo motorcycle show saw the shock launch of Honda's CB750. However, cosmetically it was somewhat ugly for the time, and expensive when compared to the standard twins of the era. It handled well and Triumph has high hopes for it.

This machine produced 58bhp and a top speed of 125mph. Just a few months earlier in the year, triumph had launched their new "big bike", the Trident. However, October 1968 saw a massive change in motorcycling. Of course the definition of "big bike" meant anything over 750cc, and in many ways referred to the 750cc class itself, and again that was all about to change in the 1970s.

Honda CB 750
It may have been complacency when the British motorcycle industry decided that the Japanese would never enter the big bike scene. No one had really seen it coming. However, in 1968, everything changed. The Japanese were coming however, and had indeed made significant inroads into light and middle weight classes since 1948.

Until 1968, the large capacity motorcycle industry was the preserve of British, European and American manufacturers.

The Sporty And Strong Motorcycles Of Honda CB 600 (Hornet)

Honda CB 600 (Hornet)

Top Motorcycles Of Honda CB 500

Honda CB 500

The Great And Strong Cars Of Suzuki Equator Quay Concept

Suzuki Equator Quay Concept

The Sporty Cars Of Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept

Both on- and Maximum towing capacity is 6,500 pounds with the 2WD V-6 Sport Package. Available wheel/tire packages include "rugged-trail" P265/75R16s on 16-inch off-road-style wheels and "long trail" P265/65R17s on 17-inch wheels. Front suspension is steel double-wishbones, and the rear solid axle uses long-travel overslung leaf springs.

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept
The Equator's long 125.9-inch wheelbase contributes to comfort and stability, while its 206.6-inch overall length (Extended Cab or Crew Cab with standard bed) provides a good balance of maneuverability and utility. Available for serious off-road duty is a comprehensive system with four-wheel active limited-slip traction control, an electronic locking rear differential, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Hill Descent and Hill Hold Control. Transmission choices are a five-speed manual (standard with the four-cylinder only) or a five-speed electronically controlled automatic, with or without available shift-on-the-fly 4WD with an electronically controlled part-time two-speed transfer case. of torque, while an optional 4.0-liter DOHC aluminum block V-6 ups the ante to a more robust 261 hp and 281 lb.-ft.

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept
Standard engine is a 2.5-liter DOHC four good for 152 hp and 171 lb.-ft. The available Premium, Sport and RMZ-4 packages include cruise control, power mirrors, locks and windows and remote keyless entry, while a Sport package adds eight-speaker-plus-subwoofer Rockford-Fosgate audio with steering wheel controls, a six-CD changer, XM Satellite Radio, an auxiliary input jack, wireless Bluetooth and, on the Crew Cab RMZ-4, even a factory moonroof. Among the handy convenience features are a dual glove box with lock, a center console box with a 12-volt power outlet, additional power points and cupholders and storage for one-liter bottles in the front doors. Extended Cabs and Crew Cabs have a fold-flat front passenger seat and flip-up rear seats with removable storage boxes underneath. The somewhat Spartan interior tries hard to strike a balance between car comfort and truck function.

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept
Of course, the wide range of available accessories includes specialized bed components for securing and transporting a motorcycle or ATV a relatively simple task. Extended Cab and Crew Cab models offer an available "high-utility" bed with a spray-on bedliner and a cleverly useful tie-down system with adjustable tracks. A set of unique Suzuki styling elements-including the hood, front fenders, grille, bumpers, front fascia and tailgate-differentiate Equators from their Nissan Frontier cousins. Beyond that, very few of today's pickup alternatives are fuel-efficient compact or midsize, and this very competitive new Suzuki Equator line provides another set of excellent choices. It's available for 2009 in Extended and Crew Cab, short- and long-bed and rear- or four-wheel-drive (4WD) variations.

Suzuki Equator RMZ-4 Concept
Suzuki says this new Equator, developed as a joint effort with Nissan North America-and named "4X4 of the Year" by 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine-offers a well-rounded blend of comfort, style, utility and off-road capability, and we can't argue. Come to think of it, why has Suzuki, known better to most Americans for its motorcycles, ATVs and boat motors than for its cars, brought a new pickup to market at all? truck sales were tanking due to high gas prices? Why has small-but-growing Japanese automaker Suzuki brought a new midsize pickup truck to market just as U.S.

Trendy And Elegant Cars Of Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept

Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept

Suzuki is also leaving on the table the possibility of future hybrid and clean diesel versions of the car. Under the bulging hood, the concept adopts a 300 horsepower naturally-aspirated 3.6-liter V-6 that is teamed with a paddle-shift six-speed automatic gearbox and uses an Advanced i-AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system that is the beneficiary of the company’s success in racing. Kizashi is Suzuki’s first glance at the third phase in their ‘Way of Life’ global strategy, which started in 2004 with the launch of the first tagline, which was ‘sportiness’. That’s further emphasized by Kizashi 3’s wide track, muscular stance and, at the very least, the image of upscale performance. The oversized, 21 inch aftermarket wheels add plenty of style, though the huge brake rotors partially hidden behind the spokes communicate an underlying athletic theme Suzuki was seeking.

Suzuki Kizashi 3 Concept

In attractive silver paint, a somewhat Audi-inspired, large metallic crosshatch grille and a wide and muscular stance, this concept looks to be all business. In Japanese Kizashi translates to something like “foretaste.” With the bold-looking Kizashi 3, the first attempt by Suzuki to take on the midsize car market is a serious look at what the future may hold. The typically economy car producing company already has plans for a Nissan Frontier-based truck and judging by recent marketing ads is attempting to remake the image of their SX4 as a viable Mini alternative. Vince Vaughn quoting aside, Suzuki’s all out offensive into previously unthinkable areas of auto making continues with the third concept in their latest series of prototypes; the 2009 Kizashi 3.

Super Cars Of Suzuki SXForce Concept

Suzuki SXForce Concept

The Cute And Luxury Cars Of Suzuki Splash

Suzuki Splash

Sabtu, 25 September 2010

Elegant Cars Of Suzuki Alto

Suzuki Alto

Low tax and cheap insurance, we're finding plenty of ticked boxes, and Predicting a few raised eyebrows among readers, consider how affordable St Lucia now looks (and if nothing else, the autos massive pleading eyes). In short (and indeed, compact), the Alto really is an effortless little package. As the modest 1.2 litre engine will honour your padded wallet, you'll also be comforted by its merciful relationship with Mother Nature.

Suzuki Alto

Whilst it won't slaughter the motorway, its handling is by no means demanding, and given the right attention, can zip along with the best of them. Whilst optimistic in the leg room department, you certainly won't feel threatened by country lanes, and despite just falling short of 'babe magnet', the lego toy aesthetic makes it lovable to even the most macho of hearts. Not too cramped for your Great Dane, but snug enough to be the reverse parker's dream, there's a cheekiness about this car that frankly, we can't help applauding. Whilst the so-called 'aerodynamic' body is not exactly the essence of cosmopolitan, its petite frame is admittedly, a little bit charming.

Suzuki Alto

Whilst its purpose is fairly straightforward, there exists in the Alto a touch of charisma that neglects the spiritless nature of other cars. But whilst all too easy to scoff at the dinky motor, the junior of the Suzuki family absurdly defends the myth that good things come in small packages. Sincerely empathising that this little digit isn't the kind of Holy model made for sleepless nights, we're reluctant to go on. Efficient, dependable, affordable; we're yawning already.

The Big Family Cars: Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-door

Suzuki Grand Vitara 3-door