Motorcycle News: Kawasaki 2011 Vulcan Nomad - first look

http://www.metallife.com/news/display_news.php?id=2084

TV News: FUEL TV's Bubba's World season 2 coming Dec 2

TV News: FUEL TV's Bubba's World season 2 coming Dec 2

http://www.metallife.com/news/display_news.php?id=1957

27th Annual British Car and Bike Meet, Arvada, Colorado, Sep 19

An Invitation to All British Car and Bike Owners

Oak Park @ 10425 W 64th Place, Arvada, Colorado

If you own or love British motorcycles or cars, head on over to Oak Park in Arvada and meet up with like minded folks. Show off what you have and marvel at what you wish you had. This event is presented by the British Motorcycle Association of Colorado (BMAC).

http://www.bmacinc.com/

About BMAC:
The BMAC is an association of people with a common interest in, and enthusiasm for, British motorcycles through the ages. Membership does not require ownership of one of these fine machines, just appreciation and dedication to any one of the marques will do.

The British Motorcycle Association of Colorado is an organization of men and women with a deep interest and curiosity about motorcycles in general, and especially those manufactured in England - past and present. The club was founded in 1983 in Denver, Colorado, and now has primary chapters in Denver, Fort Collins/Loveland, and Colorado Springs.

The BMAC has members in many parts of the USA as well as in England and welcomes all interested individuals, wherever you live, to join our club and participate in whatever capacity is convenient to you. No matter what kind of bike you ride, or even if you don't own a motorcycle, we welcome everyone with an interest and curiosity about the British Motorcycles that have long held a mystique over riders around the world.

MotoMorphic's JaFM motorcycle, super fat front tire

Wired Magazine's Nicolas Steche recently reported on the MotoMorphic’s JaFM motorcycle:

"Some motorcycles are created for speed. Some are born to tame twisty roads. Not MotoMorphic’s JaFM. It was designed to have the widest front tire possible. The idea sprang into designer Jim Davis’ head in 2001, when he first beheld what was then the fattest rear tire on the market: Avon’s Venom 250. He fantasized about what such a monstrosity would look like on the front of a motorcycle. It had never been done before.

On the initial prototype, the front rubber’s contact patch was so large—nearly four times more surface area than a typical tire’s—that cornering was problematic. MotoMorphic’s team countered with a variable steering angle and a burly damper to soak up vibrations. To offset the increased forces from 100 pounds of extra weight—half from the beefed-up frame and half from the wheels and tires themselves—the engineers installed stiffer fork springs.

The adjustments helped, but the bike’s design left no room for a traditional gas tank. The team had anticipated this, so they sealed up the welds to let the frame tubes themselves serve as a gas tank. This had the added benefit of lowering the cycle’s center of gravity and improving its handling. “We never expected to make it ride like a sport bike,” Davis says. But the end product might actually perform better for a lot of riders. Score one for engineering from the pavement up."

http://www.motomorphic.com/

Source: Wired Magazine

American Heat Motorcycle Rally, Oct 15-17, Palm Springs, CA

American Heat Palm Springs Motorcycle Weekend is an event so hot it sizzles. You'll find stunt shows, kickin' live entertainment and retail vendors galore. Palm Springs is a great place to play. It's bounded by lush mountain ranges for the perfect ride and tours of the desert cities. Live music rocks throughout the weekend along with plenty of activities. Open to all motorcycles. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits local charities.

Benefits of registration include free VIP parking in prime locations on Palm Canyon, free t-shirt, ride pin and hog tags, free entries in ride-in shows and bike competitions, free VIP parties, free entries in poker walks and runs and reduced hotel rates.

For room reservations, contact
Palm Mountain Resort & Spa is the host hotel for American Heat 2010. 800-622-9451.
Room rates are as follows:

Thursday, October 14 & Sunday, October 17
Standard room = $79.00
Deluxe room = $89.00
Poolside room = $99.00

Friday & Saturday, October 15 & 16
Standard = $159.00
Deluxe = 169.00
Poolside = 179.00

Above rates are based on single or double occupancy per room per night plus 15.5% room tax & a $8.00 nightly resort fee.
A 2 night minimum stay is required over Saturday.

http://www.road-shows.com/american_heat.php

2011 Suzuki Boulevard Cruiser M109R 1783cc motorcycle

The 2011 Suzuki Boulevard M109R is a Cruiser Style Motorcycle equipped with an 1783cc, Liquid Cooled, V Twin, DOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a 5-Speed Manual Transmission. It has a Inverted Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The Boulevard M109R has Front Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Hydraulic Disc Brakes. The Boulevard M109R weighs -50102- lbs. and has a ground clearance of 5.1 inches. The Boulevard M109R was introduced in 2006 and is Carryover for 2011. It includes a 12 month Limited warranty.

Suzuki Boulevard Transmission
Reverse : No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) : Shaft
Transmission Type : Manual
Number Of Speeds : 5

Suzuki Boulevard Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal) : 5.2

Suzuki Boulevard Weight
Dry Weight (lbs) : 764

Suzuki Boulevard Dimensions
Ground Clearance (in) : 5.1
Wheelbase (in) : 67.3
Height (in) : 46.7
Width (in) : 34.4
Length (in) : 96.5

Suzuki Boulevard Front Suspension
Front Suspension Type : Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in) : 1.8
Front Travel (in) : 5.1

Suzuki Boulevard Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats : 2
Seat Height (in) : 27.8

Suzuki Boulevard Brakes
Rear Brake Type : Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type : Dual Hydraulic Disc

Suzuki Boulevard Tires
Rear Tire (Full Spec) : Dunlop 240/40 R18 M/C 79V
Front Tire (Full Spec) : Dunlop 130/70 R18 M/C 63V

Suzuki Boulevard Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in) : 4.7
Rear Suspension Type : Twin Sided Swing Arm

Suzuki Boulevard Engine
Starter : Electric
Compression Ratio : 10.5:1
Displacement (cc) : 1783
Engine Stroke : 4-Stroke
Cylinders : 2
Engine Type : V Twin

Arctic Cat 400 H1 TRV 4x4 Quad

Cylinders: 1
Displacement (cc): 366
Engine Type: Single-Cylinder

Performance
Horsepower (bhp): N/A bhp
Torque (Ft Lbs): N/A lbs
Redline RPM: N/A RPM

Transmission
Number Of Speeds: N/A
Transmission Brands: Duramatic
Transmission Types: Continuously Variable (CVT)

Wheels
Rear Wheel Diameter: 12
Front Wheel Width (in): N/A
Rear Wheel Width (in): N/A

Tires
Front Tire Speed Rating: N/A
Rear Tire Speed Rating: N/A
Tire Brand: Goodyear

Brakes
Front Caliper Pistons: N/A
Rear Caliper Pistons: N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Width (mm): N/A

Seats
Seat Height (mm): N/A
Seat Material: Vinyl
Seat Type: Two-Piece

Exterior
Body Material: Plastic
Frame: Steel
Hand Grip Material: Rubber

Instrumentation
Speedometer: Standard
Tachometer: Not Available
Fuel Level Warning: Standard

Bags & Storage
Tank Bag: Not Available
Saddle Bag(s): N/A
Lockable Storage: N/A

Suspension & Steering
Front Suspension Brand: N/A
Front Suspension Type: Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Suspension Type: Independent Double A-Arm

Other Specs
Fuel Capacity (gal): 5.3
Number Of Speakers: N/A
Adjustable Handlebars: Not Available