Aprillia RSV4 R

Aprillia RSV4 R

Plays a role the new RSV4 R, the new version of RSV4 dressed R.

A bike which everybody has seen on official website and which very few fans were able to touch in the stages of the Imola and Magny Cours GP World Superbike Championship. And a few will have the opportunity to see in Portimao, October 25th, last exciting round of the World Superbike 2009.

Aprillia RSV4 R

However  the opportunities to touch RSV4 R are not finished! For all of you fans:

- from October 13th, the opportunity to experience the thrill of touching her in the showroom of Noale in company with who knows her thoroughly.

- from October 31st, then consulting this page, you can find out what dealers will exhibit preview.

Aprilia RSV4 R brings the technology and unique character of the V4 that redefined sports performance on the track within the reach of all enthusiasts.
With the advent of the R version, the Aprilia RSV4 – the bike that took the world by storm and set new standards for sports performance, both on the road and on the circuits of the SBK World Championship – is now accessible to an even broader group of enthusiasts.
RSV4 R maintains the same features that make the Aprilia RSV4 project so unique: the narrow 180 hp V4 engine, Ride-by-Wire integrated electronic management, dual injectors, race bred frame and suspension and extreme compactness.

Aprillia RSV4 R

Aprilia History

In Italy, whenever anybody mentions the town of Noale with its 15,341 inhabitants in the province of Venice, people automatically think of Aprilia.
Aprilia has been part of the Piaggio Group (headed by chairman and managing director Roberto Colaninno) since late 2004. The Piaggio Group’s strategic objective for Aprilia is to strengthen the company’s position as motorcycle and scooter market leader, and as Europe’s only ‘full line’ manufacturer of two wheelers from 50 to 1000 cc. The identity of the Aprilia brand will be decisively reinforced by further development of the R&D and production centres at Noale and Scorzè.

The link between Aprilia and local area dates back to the period immediately after the second world war when Alberto Beggio opened his bicycle factory in Noale. This same plant passed under the control of Alberto’s son Ivano Beggio in 1968. Aprilia then entered the motorcycle market and introduced its first ‘bike’, a gold and blue fifty cc model. Aprilia’s first products were the Colibrì and Daniela mopeds, but the model that established the marque’s reputation was the 50 cc Scarabeo motocrosser of 1970.
Stimulated by the dream of competing in national level competitions, Aprilia nurtured a genuine passion for motorcycles in general and motocross models in particular.

Aprilia’s first competitive motocross machine was introduced in 1974 and was entrusted to Maurizio Sgarzani, who rode it in the cadet class. The next year, 1975, saw the introduction of the first Aprilia with genuine hopes of racing success. The first titles arrived in 1977 in the 125 and 250 classes of the Italian motocross championship. Then In 1978, Alborghetti finished the season with two race third places and in sixth overall place in the motocross world championship – the best result ever achieved by an Italian rider. In the meantime Aprilia’s reputation was spreading. Export markets were beginning to show a growing interest in Aprilia motorcycles.

The early eighties was a period of crisis for the two wheeler market in general but not for Aprilia. The company was alive with new ideas and produced many designs destined to win international acclaim.
1985 saw Aprilia entering MotoGP. Aprilia Racing proved to be a nursery for great talent. Many recent world champions learned their trade riding an Aprilia, including names like Biaggi, Capirossi, Gramigni, Locatelli, Sakata, Rossi, Poggiali and Lorenzo.

In the nineties Aprilia made a decisive entry into the urban mobility market. Here too creativity and the confidence to break with conventions proved key to success. Aprilia scooter designs have always been daring, from the Amico, the first all-plastic scooter introduced in 1990, to the already legendary Scarabeo.
Today, membership of the Piaggio Group has given Aprilia the confidence to forge ahead with developments in the middleweight and big bike sectors, and major investments have been made in new models and engines, designed entirely by Aprilia and industrialised within the Piaggio Group.

The Aprilia scooter range has been expanded and the Scarabeo family extended and updated (Scarabeo is now available with a wide choice of engines from 50 to 500 cc and is complemented by other successful models like the Sportcity). These developments have been accompanied by the introduction of motorcycle models packed with advanced technology, style and innovation, like the Shiver 750, the first production bike in the world with a ride-by-wire electronic throttle, and the Mana 850, the first bike to boast a revolutionary, fully electronic automatic gearbox. On the off-road scene where Aprilia’s racing success began, Aprilia’s new, high performance 450 and 550 V twins have started a revolution.
On the 22nd February 2008, Aprilia unveiled the RSV4 ‘Race Machine’. With 4 cylinders, a displacement of 1000cc and over 200 bhp in the racing version, the new bike marks Aprilia’s return to the Superbike world championship in 2009. The RSV4 will be launched commercially before the end of 2008.
The arrival of the RSV4 confirms Aprilia’s determination to compete at the highest levels. The excellent work done at the Noale based racing department has enabled Aprilia to collect another two championship titles with Aprilia bikes and riders winning the 125 and 250 classes of the 2007 MotoGP world championship, and taking four titles out of four just as in 2006.
Aprilia has now accumulated a total of 40 world championship titles, including 33 in MotoGP.

Suzuki Free State

Suzuki Free State

Suzuki Free State

The new EIGER LT-F400/F is tough, right from the treads on its wheels to the grip of its handlebars.

Everything about this sporty, rugged quad bike is strong and powerful, combining features such as a 376 cc engine and a 15 litre fuel tank.

Available in two sturdy and hard working versions, the EIGER LT-F400/F is built to handle whatever gets thrown at it. Tough as the mountain it’s named after.

Suzuki Boats

Your fishing getaway will never be the same again. Suzuki Marine and Supreme Craft are set on offering the most comprehensive boating experience in South Africa. The power and dynamic features of the boat and engine package will compliment your lifestyle and leave you astounded by the ultimate control and power at your fingertips.

Suzuki’s high-tech outboards offer rangeextending fuel-efficiency, smooth and quiet operation on the water, and low emissions that meet EURO1 standard. They deliver the kind of power, performance, versatility, and reliability Suzuki has always been known for.

With Suzuki’s 4-stroke technology, there’s simply nothing better.

Visit your nearest Suzuki Marine dealer for more information.

Suzuki Outboards

At 4.0 litres, this new 24-valve engine offers the largest displacement of any V6 outboards ever made at an amazing 274kg.

The low-end torque provides the ultimate in acceleration and power and the aggressively designed new lower unit reduces drag by an amazing 18 percent.

The new DF300 is also the first Suzuki to feature Suzuki Precision Control – an advanced fly-by-wire shift/throttle control box designed for single, dual helm installation, with single, twin or triple engine rigging.

This new electronic control provides many performance advantages over conventional systems, including smoother, more decisive shifting and quicker throttle response.

This innovative new outboard boasts other design features popularised on other advanced Suzuki 4-strokes, including computer controlled multi-point electronic fuel injection for optimum performance and a self-adjusting, oil bathed timing chain.

Suzuki Eastern Cape

Suzuki Eastern Cape

Suzuki Eastern Cape

If you’re looking to join the off-road excitement, you’ve come to the right place. The DR-Z125L is designed for teenagers and adults who are developing their off-road skills.

The DR-Z125L has power and performance, with plenty of low-end and mid-range torque, matched by lightweight agility.

So what are you waiting for? With the DR-Z125L, now’s the time to get in on the action!

Suzuki Eastern Cape

Suzuki Montana Pretoria

Suzuki Montana Pretoria

Suzuki Pretoria

Consider this your personal invitation to own and ride the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Never has a litre-class motorcycle delivered so much power and torque while also reducing emissions so effectively.

It is the latest version of a machine that pioneered advanced performance technology and built its name on racetrack handling to match.

It is a machine that has become famous for the slogan, Own The Racetrack, and has backed up that slogan by taking over racing grids around the globe.

Ride it, and see for yourself.

Suzuki Pretoria

M109R has the soul of a classic cruiser combined with V-twin performance that gives you a charge every time you twist the throttle.

The Boulevard M109R‘s classic design begins with the flowing lines of its kicked-out front end and pullback handlebars which perfectly complement its teardrop tank, stepped seat and boldly valanced rear fender. These lines, of course, show off its spacious seating position which promises a comfortable ride hour after hour.

Down the boulevard or out on the highway, the M109R’s V-twin powerplant is engineered for pure excitement. With strong low-end and mid-range torque, it accelerates hard from just above idle.

Yet, thanks to its advanced engineering, it’s incredibly smooth at highway cruising

Suzuki Pretoria

Hayabusa. It’s a sporting legend that has become a performance legend in its own time. An aerodynamic machine inspired by and named for a Japanese peregrine falcon known for cutting the wind with incredible ease.

A motorcycle so exciting that it has developed a devoted following around the world. A motorcycle so amazing that it has outsold its would-be competitors across a span of almost ten years.

Combining seemingly effortless acceleration, wind-cheating aerodynamics, sporty handling, timeless style and unlimited excitement. Built to deliver balance performance.

Harley Davidson Motorcycles – Gauteng

Harley Davidson Motorcycles – Gauteng

2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200

2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200

2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200

The XR 1200 is a powerful new Harley-Davidson hot rod motorcycle that was initially designed and launched only in European markets in April 2008. Inspired by the XR-750, the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR 1200 is now poised to boost adrenalin levels on streets, roads and highways around the world.

Drawing significant design influences from the successful Harley-Davidson XR-750 motorcycles that set new standards for dirt track racing success over the last 30 years, the XR 1200 features technical innovation to provide potent street performance and handling. The 1200 cc Evolution V-Twin engine with its high 10.0:1 compression ratio, performance cams, downdraft fuel injection, precision-cooled cylinder heads and large capacity oil cooler cranks out high torque. Rubber mounted to a new frame with a cast aluminum swingarm, the engine delivers exhilarating performance and responsive handling with less vibration. A unique upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight shot exhaust system includes dual mufflers and is finished in satin chrome.

Inspired by the XR-750, the most dominating American dirt track racing motorcycle of all-time, the Harley-Davidson XR1200 is now poised to boost adrenalin levels on streets, roads and highways around the world.

The XR1200 features technical innovation to provide potent street performance and handling. In fact, Harley-Davidson dirt track racing legends Scott Parker and Rich King participated in the XR1200 development.

“The XR1200 is an exciting motorcycle with an aggressive attitude,” said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice President, Core Customer Marketing. “This bike will provide the performance and distinct style demanded by uncompromising riders. In fact, hundreds of XR1200s were ordered by enthusiastic customers before we really even promoted it.”

The successful dirt track legacy continues today as Harley factory rider Kenny Coolbeth won his third straight AMA Grand National Twins flat track championship on the XR-750 in 2008. While distinctive racing paint and graphics on the XR1200 will catch the eye, Harley-Davidson racing tradition and influence are clearly evident in the bike’s key features, design and style.

The 1200 cc Evolution V-Twin engine with its high 10.0:1 compression ratio, performance cams, downdraft fuel injection, precision-cooled cylinder heads and large capacity oil cooler cranks out high torque. Rubber mounted to a new frame with a cast aluminum swingarm, the engine delivers exhilarating performance and responsive handling with less vibration. A unique upswept, high-volume 2-1-2 straight shot exhaust system includes dual mufflers and is finished in satin chrome.

A sport-tuned Showa® suspension with inverted 43 mm front forks and twin preload adjustable shocks combines with lightweight black cast three-spoke wheels to make the XR1200 ride and corner with feeling. Specially designed Dunlop(R) Qualifier D209 tires connect the rider to the road, while Nissin(R) four-piston large disc front brakes provide stopping power.

Additional racing influences on the XR1200 include details like dirt track style bodywork, wide black low-rise handlebar, a 29.2-inch seat height and aggressive riding position. Rearset foot pegs provide additional cornering clearance with a 39-degree lean angle. The compact instrument cluster combines a digital speedometer, white-faced tachometer, dual trip meter and clock.

Ducati South Africa

Ducati South Africa

Ducati

Ducati Cape Town

Ducati Cape Town opened its doors at the popular V&A Waterfront on the 27th of February 2009. The Italian Style, passion and sophistication synonymous with Ducati are all on show.

Neil Myburgh is the lucky person who beat entrants from 75 countries in a competition staged by SanDisk, the world’s leading producers of memory cards.

For his effort Myburgh will ride off on a Ducati 1098 Superbike, which was handed to him at a special event on top of Table Mountain.

The Ducati Superbike winner is originally from Zimbabwe and the MD of a steel company in Johannesburg. On a recent visit to Zimbabwe he had left his flash drive with his mother, and on return needed one urgently for himself. He dashed to his nearest store, bought a SanDisk flash drive and entered the competition. Neil was overjoyed at the news of winning as he is an avid biker and enjoys the outdoors.

The launch of the Ducati Street fighter –Soul of a Superbike, Attitude of a fighter

Living up to its name, there was little dought that the Ducati Streetfighter would score a round one knock-out when it entered the ring for the first time at the 2008 EICMA Show in Milan an immediate impact on the international press and the public, it was nominated “most beautiful bike in show” and raised the bar for the for extreme nakeds by creating a new point of reference in the market

Ducati Streetfighter

The superbike soul of the Ducati Streetfighter combines aggressiveness with the refined elegance of a naked and just one look at the bike provokes an intense rush of adrenaline and excitement. Stripped to the bare essentials, its combination of state-of- the-art race technology, skeletal styling and contemporary design takes Ducati’s big naked concept to the very top of the fighter food chain

Ducati Streetfighter

The true Ducati spirit is captured by an incredible powerful Desmodromic L-Twin 1098 “Testastretta EvoluzioneZ” engine producing 155hp with an incredibly wide spread of power thanks to 85lb-ft (11.7kgm) of torque. The street fighter’s power and precision is further maximised by weight in an just 368lb (167kg) (S version) and futher benefits from technology derived directly from Ducati’s MotoGP and Superbike projects.

Ducati Streetfighter

Ducati Traction Control and Data Analysis racing-style braking system, fully adjustable suspension and forget wheels all come as standard equipment on the “S” to complete the battle-ready package.

Ducati Streetfighter

Motorcycle Model Line Up

Motorcycle Model Line Up

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Aprilia Bikes – South Africa

Aprilia Bikes – South Africa

Welcome to the Beginner’s Guide to Motorcycling section of the website. This section is dedicated to those who are new (or newly) into motorcycling. It is my hope that the information provided will enhance your motorcycling career.

Aprilai Bikes South Africa

Welcome to the World of Motorcycling! This eBook is dedicated to you, the aspiring motorcycle rider and may the information you read in it benefit you for a lifetime. So, before you strap on your motorcycle helmet and go riding off into the sunset for the first time, here is a collection of information you should read first. You will learn as much as I can teach you about the types of motorcycles; how to choose a bike that is right for you, motorcycle gear, where to start with licenses and suggestions on where to do those first rides.

If you are an experienced rider and are looking for more information about bikes, gear and accessories that has changed since you started riding, you’ve also come to the right spot.

2009 Aprilia Tuono 1000 R Factory

The First Steps

Step One: Get a Learners Motorcycle Book

Step Two: Get a Learners Motorcycle License

Step Three: Think about signing up for a local Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course

Step Four: Get Proper Riding Gear

Step Five: Go for your motorcycle License

Step Six: Get Insurance

• Liability Insurance
• Collision coverage
• Comprehensive coverage

Step Seven: Get Your License Plate

• Mount your motorcycle plate with pride and welcome to the gang!

Step Eight: Off you go!

Yamaha – Pinetown KwaZulu Natal

Yamaha – Pinetown KwaZulu Natal

YAMAHA DISTRIBUTORS based in Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal, are the exclusive importers and distributors of most Yamaha products in South Africa. The company has been distributing Yamaha motorcycles since 1962 and has added other product lines as Yamaha has grown and diversified.

FJR1300

If you enjoy traveling first class, the new YAMAHA FJR 1300 is for you. Nothing opens up your world like motorcycle touring – you see, hear and feel things that you probably won’t even notice if you traveled any other way. But just because you like the adventure of exploring country roads on a motorcycle doesn’t mean that you have to ride a bike that handles like a bus!

Introducing the 2008 Yamaha FJR1300 – our latest sport tourer that handles like a sport bike with the performance to match.

TDM900

If you love all kinds of travel, here is the motorcycle that will take you wherever you want to go. The 2009 TDM900 is an ultra-versatile performer with a sportbike’s soul, created to do it all, from taking you on unforgettable touring trips through the mountains to your everyday, workaday commuting trip. It is the ultimate in versatility, with a flexible big-twin powerplant, well-balanced chassis and excellent comfort for both rider and passenger.

YZF-R1

The YZF-R1 is a legend of the supersport world, an acclaimed one-litre performer that’s become a motorcycling icon, an all-powerful World Superbike race-winning machine that’s also a monument to the power of beauty. The R1’s performance is electrifying and yet what makes this motorcycle truly remarkable is its superbly rider-friendly character because Yamaha’s avant-garde, race-bred technology puts you confidently in control.

All-new YZF-R1, light, powerful and packed with motoGP technology, the YZF-R1 is the most advanced Open-class production motorcycle ever built with the world’s first electronic variable-length intake funnel system.

The YZF-R1 uses the YCC-T fly-by-wire throttle system for flawless response under all conditions.

All new aluminium Deltabox frame and swing-arm take Open-class handling to the next performance level.

YZF-R6

The 2008 R6 is packed with tech from our world championship race programmes to take your riding excitement to the extreme. The R6 enhances man-machine connection, giving you the confidence to exploit your skills. You get track-developed electronics: YCC-T chip-controlled throttle for ultimate acceleration and YCC-I electronically controlled variable intake funnels for bigger power and torque. Plus a race-developed chassis spec for razor-sharp handling.

FZ6-R

A rider in the market for an entry level or commuter 600cc bike doesn’t have to compromise performance or style to get value: introducing the new 2009 FZ6R! It’s a great combination of performance, handling, and exciting sport bike style, but also with a low seat height that’s both adjustable to fit a wider variety of riders and also narrower where it counts to make it even easier to put both feet on the ground.

The newly designed engine delivers smooth power just the way today’s rider needs it, brisk acceleration with plenty of torque that makes it a pleasure to get around town, with lots in reserve for when you want more. This is certainly not a “no frills” motor. It’s based on the awesome, previous-generation R6 motor, fuel injected and tuned for real world street riding with no-hassle reliability and all-day comfort.

Even if your primary goal is commuting to school or work, you want to be able to get out and have fun riding some twisty back roads. The FZ6R is ready to put a grin on your face! The newly designed diamond-shaped frame made of high-tensile steel pipes, using the engine as a structural member of the chassis, becomes the foundation for handling performance. It’s designed to provide the right rigidity balance to contribute to smooth cornering performance.

When it comes to putting power to the pavement, the new FZ6R uses nothing less than quality radial tires, 120/70R 17-inch front and 160/16R 17-inch rear. And this bike’s excellent stopping performance is due to dual 298mm front discs and a 245mm rear disc, both with comfortable to use controls.

Quad Biking in Cape Town

Quad Biking in Cape Town

QUAD BIKING
Cape Town, South Africa is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world mainly due to its impressive natural environment. Nestled between mountains and oceans at the southern tip of Africa, it is inspiration to some of the world’s most unique and popular adventure activities.

By far the most exciting thing on 4 wheels, Quad Biking or ATV’s is a rush like no other. After showing you how to operate the bike (most are automatic so its a breeze), our guides will take you on an exhillirating quad bike ride though the many tracks, quad biking trails and specialised 4×4 courses available.

Cape Town, South Africa is rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world mainly due to its impressive natural environment. Nestled between mountains and oceans at the southern tip of Africa, it is inspiration to some of the world’s most unique and popular adventure activities.

Downhill Adventures, established in 1995, have been providing progressive outdoor adventures to thousands of people over the last seven years. Our guides will see to every adventurer’s needs and make sure that each activity experience is run safely and professionally.

Downhill Adventures has put together some of the best outdoor activities into combo-days, meaning that you get to experience more than one great adventure in a day. We have chosen our most popular sports and those in close proximity to each other so that you dont have to waste your valuable time driving around. Choose from mountain biking, sandboarding, surfing, abseiling, tandem skydiving, quad biking, site seeing and wine tasting.