Hey guys, quick post today. To compliment all the new carbon fiber pieces on the Hypermotard, I picked up a pair of OEM Hypermotard underseat fairings off a S model. The carbon weave on the Ducati OEM parts are a bit larger than the aftermarket ones. Interesting. The aftermarket ones actually make the oem ones look fake!

Anyways, the Hypermotard is coming along just fine. Stay tuned for more!

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What’s going on guys? Looks like Yamaha is giving Kawasaki’s 650r a run for its money! Check out the 2009 all new Yamaha FZ6R!

Yamaha made this bike so that a rider in the market for an entry level or commuter 600cc bike doesn’t have to compromise performance or style to get value. 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.

It is powered by a 600cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke in-line 4-cylinder engine that is ready to respond with smooth, linear performance when the rider twists the throttle. Maximum output is achieved at a spirited 10,000 rpm and maximum torque is obtained at 9000 rpm. Bottom line? Its outstanding “torquey” low to mid rpm engine performance is just right for someone who enjoys commuting to work or school or riding the canyons on the weekends.

This bike also boasts hydraulic discs in the front and rear. The 298mm diameter front discs are lightweight for reduced unsprung weight, while the single rear disc is 245mm, and the brakes feature semi-metallic pads. The brakes have been designed to offer great feel and superb braking ability.

Can’t wait to test one out!

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What’s up guys? So, finally! Here is the 900ss revitalized! Check out the pictures first!

I gotta tell you, the hardest thing about owning this bike is getting parts. You remember the installation video? Well I kinda had to rig a lot of it because I only had about half the bolts and pieces. So I had to order them from Ducati in Italy remember? So, uh yeah, I ordered them around Thanksgiving, and yeah they didn’t come in until well this week!

Finally finished is all I could think! Until I looked at the subframe that held headlight. Yeah, it was bent; not from me mind you, another left over from the previous owner. So I brought it in to Desmoto Sport in San Francisco to have them straighten it and install the fairing (hey at least I have paper work on all the installation right?). Well voila look at my pictures! The Ducati 900SS SP is a thing of beauty now.

Stay tuned guys! Peace.

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What’s going on guys? If you own a 2005 or 2006 Suzuki Gsxr1000, I’ve got some important news for you! Alex just received a safety recall letter from Suzuki regarding these bikes.

Apparently, Suzuki has received reports of cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress is placed on the frame, such as front end collisions.

There have also been reports of breakage and cracking of the frame behind and below the steering neck when the motorcycle is subjected to repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts.

While ordinary operation of the motorcycle does not create a risk, Suzuki has voluntarily decided to conduct this safety recall.

So bring in your Gsxr1000 to your dealership and they will inspect and install a frame brace to reinforce the frame. The appearance, performance and handling of the bike will remain unchanged.

If you have already gotten this done, Suzuki will reimburse you for the costs. For more information, please contact the American Suzuki Motor Corporation, Motorcycle Service Department, PO Box 1100, Brea, CA 92822-1100, or call (714) 527-1490.

Be careful guys! Get this done now!

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What’s up guys? We had ourselves another fine day so we went and pit the Ducati 848 against the Kawasaki Zx6r.

In the looks department, I would have to declare the 848 the winner. The Zx6r is not too shabby but for 2008, I think the Ducati broke the mold with the Italian Japanese look. The new front end, the return of of the dual underseat exhausts, and the single-sided swingarm killed the Kawi’s awkward look.

As far as the stock brakes go, I would have to give it to the Brembos on the 848. But don’t get me wrong, the Nissins on the Zx6r were not bad, they just didn’t give enough feel as the lower spec Brembos. And remember, there is a lot more Ducati to stop than there is Kawasaki.

Now, here is the interesting part, I actually rate the suspension on both bikes equally well. At first I thought the stiff and unadjusted forks and rear shock on the 848 would make Kawi the clear winner. However, as i started to push the Ducati harder and harder, I actually realized that the suspension worked better in those conditions.

You all know from the specification sheets what the horsepower and torque numbers are, so I won’t get into that here. We did however, do a zero to sixty run and the 848 barely squeaked by. Rider error perhaps? When we did a sixty to a hundred run, the 848 also came out on top. Not sure what we can attribute this solely to. I am sure the extra 150cc’s (yes, a 150. zx6r has 599 and the 848 has 849) helped. Or maybe the full titanium system on the 848 and the lack of an exhaust can on the Zx6r. And again, I believe rider error had something to do with it as well.

All right guys, that’s my two cents. See you next time!

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