Yamaha pulls the covers off 2010 FZ8 naked sportbike

Yamaha pulls the covers off 2010 FZ8 naked sportbike

The upper-middleweight naked bike segment, which currently has entrants from the likes of BMW, Aprilia and Ducati, is about to get an good ol' injection of Japanese know-how as Yamaha readies its upcoming new FZ8 for production. Yamaha apparently sees room for a machine that splits the difference between the smaller FZ6 (and FZ6R) and the full FZ1 naked literbike.

As far as we're aware, Yamaha has confirmed neither the FZ8 nor its fully-faired FZ8R sibling for North America (we'll keep you posted), but it seems possible the models could make it Stateside if there's sufficient interest... which is why we're bringing you this initial official image of the FZ8. So, what do you think?

Judging from the photo, the FZ8 appears to be based on the current FZ1, and internet rumors suggest the 800cc mill will be a downsized version of the former R1 engine with an identical stroke and smaller bore. We'll know soon enough – the official unveiling is scheduled for March 12 – but in the meantime, enjoy the teaser.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R

The all-new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R race bike has been unveiled to the international press at the Nürburgring. The presentation of the new bike comes just before the German round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, which will take place at the Nürburgring race track this weekend.

The new Ninja ZX-10R will mark a fresh start for Kawasaki in the championship. From 2011, the Kawasaki World Superbike Racing Team will receive more means and more support from the mother company in Japan. Since 2009, the Kawasaki Superbike Racing Team have evolved and restructured continuously in order to be in a position to utilize the new bike’s potential to the maximum next season.

The initial race team bikes themselves will be full factory bikes, built and sent to the team from Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in Japan. The bike is unveiled only now, as Kawasaki starts the European testing trajectory.

Competing in the Superbike World Championship with the all new Ninja ZX-10R will show and expose Kawasaki at the highest level of motorcycle racing. The rules of the championship mean that Kawasaki starts off with and stay within the concept of the production bike which will be available at the local Kawasaki dealership.

Kawasaki is a racing company and the Ninja brand has a solid racing history and pedigree. The new machine will give Kawasaki the possibility to revive the image of being a successful racing company as the company already shows in so many other of motorcycle racing categories within which Kawasaki competes today.

The unveiling of the new Ninja ZX-10R at the Nürburgring was the only chance for people to see the bike close up before next month. The next opportunity to be eye-to-eye with the new Ninja ZX-10R race bike will be the Intermot show in Cologne, starting the 6th of October.

Moto FGR MIDALU 240HP V6 2500cc

Moto FGR MIDALU 240HP V6 2500cc

Czech motorcycle manufacturer appear alarming the world with a spectacular bike. His name Midalu 2500 V6, V6 engine 2.500cc berkonvigurasi. Powerful!

2.500cc machine is claimed as the largest motorcycle engine in the world. Biggest is not modified or used car engine. But actually the engine that was developed for motorcycles.

Midalu 2500 V6 uses water-cooled engine with clean engine capacity 2.442cc. V6 configuration with an angle of 90 degrees. With 6 cylinders it has, the power generated is quite large.

In the standard state alone, FGR claimed capable of producing up to 240 Dk power and torque to 200 Nm. The sensation was confirmed as riding a car with just two wheels.

Even when compared with the World Superbike racing was still higher energies. In WSBK, power machine that has dioprek 1.000cc only reaches 170 to 190 Dk only.

Although a large engine, but fuel consumption is believed to remain economical. FGR claim to one liter of fuel can be used for a distance of 12.5 kilometers.

Currently Midalu 2500 V6 is still in testing in prototype form. And when on his way some investors who wanted to finance it is possible to be produced in a limited mass

Spect Moto FGR
Engine type:                6 cylinders, 4-stroke, 90° V6
Displacement:              2440 cc (149.08 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke:             90 mm × 64 mm (oversquare - shortstroke)
Cooling system:           Water cooled
Power:                        239.97 HP (176.5 kW)
Torque:                       200 Nm (20.39 kg-m)
Throttle:                      Cable operated
Valves    
Valve train:                  SOHC, non-variable
Valves per cylinder:     4

Fuel and ignition    
Sparks per cylinder:     1
Ignition type:                Digital CDI
Compression:              9.9:1
Engine mounting:         Transverse
Gear box:                    Manual
Final drive:                  Chain
Starter:                       Electric

Dimensions
Weight    
Curb weight:               270 kg

Chassis and suspension
Frame type:               Trellis frame
Front    
Suspension:                Cartridge
Brake:                        Twin Disk
Rear    
Suspension:                twin shock, Swingarm
Brake:                        Disk
Other
ABS available:     No
Power-to-weight ratio:     0.65 HP/kg (1.53 kg/HP)
Number of riders:     2 persons