Saturday, January 24, 2009

Kepada ahli PEMODA...

Majlis Pembubaran Dan Pemilihan AJK Baru PEMODA akan di adakan pada 15hb Februari 2009 (Ahad) di Dewan Serbaguna Tutong Jam 1.30ptg. Kehadiran ahli2 adalah sangat di harapkan.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Honda Gets Furious


If you have been puzzled by the relative lack of new product from the largest manufacturer in the industry in recent years, you may be just as puzzled to find out that today in New York Honda introduced a new model called the Fury, which is a chopper utilizing the engine from the VTX1300. We had a chance to see the Fury several weeks ago at Honda's headquarters here in the United States, but have been under embargo until now.

Despite its looks, the seating position on the Fury is far from radical. In Honda tradition, the rider should be comfortable and in control aboard the Fury. For styling purposes, Honda wanted a huge rear tire, for instance, but settled for a 200 section unit rather than something larger to preserve proper handling traits.

The 1312cc liquid-cooled V-twin will push a chassis that features single disc brakes, front and rear, a heavily raked 45 mm fork with 4 inches of travel and a rear shock with 3.7 inches of travel. The shock features adjustability for rebound and spring preload. Although the gas tank appears tiny, it holds 3.4 gallons. Seat height is a low 26.7 inches.

The Fury is all about styling, of course, including details found on the footpegs and foot controls you might not expect to see on a production motorcycle.

Here is the press information provided by Honda on the new Fury:

It's the chopper you would build for yourself--if you had a factory instead of a garage. Introducing the Fury, a machine that radiates attitude and delivers a total riding experience approaching the outer limits of motorcycling. Welcome to the wild side--of Honda.

With hand-built appearances radical enough to turn every head and catch every eye, only the Fury dares to open the door to the most extreme level of custom looks. But once you're rolling, the Fury experience is all about that special bond between rider and machine: the unmistakable big V-twin pulse, the characteristic Vee engine note and the no-nonsense riding stance bring you back to the core elements of riding.

Destined to become a milestone machine, the Fury captures the pure, undiluted chopper essence, places it within easy reach of nearly every rider and then backs it up with the same quality and reliability built into every Honda. It's a radical concept in a unique package, a combination never before offered--until today.

Sources: www.motorcycledaily.com

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Kawasaki Makes It Official: No MotoGP in 2009


Confirming rumors reported earlier on MD, Kawasaki has now officially announced it will not participate in MotoGP for 2009. The following press release from Kawasaki does not address the status of its two signed riders, John Hopkins and Marco Melandri, but they will undoubtedly receive settlements on their contractual commitment from Kawasaki.

Tokyo, January 9, 2009 - Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it has decided to suspend its factory MotoGP racing activities from 2009 season.

Amid quickly changing business environment, Kawasaki has been promptly taking countermeasures to cope with the situation. As the world economy is not likely to recover in a short period due to the major impact of the financial crisis, Kawasaki decided to suspend its MotoGP racing activities from 2009 season onward and reallocate management resources more efficiently.

Kawasaki will continue racing activities using mass-produced motorcycles as well as supporting general race-oriented customers.

Kawasaki would like to thank all the fans and all those who have forwarded us great help.

Sources: www.motorcycledaily.com

Sunday, January 4, 2009

KAWASAKI TO LEAVE MOTOGP?



Kawasaki fans have generally avoided the gloom-and-doom of the Global Economic Crisis.

Until now, that is. Spain's Motociclismo magazine announced on December 30 that Kawasaki has confirmed it is leaving MotoGP competition. That means Italian Marco Melandri and American John Hopkins will both be without a factory ride this year. It will also be a blow to MotoGP organizer Dorna, who will be down to four factory teams - as long as nobody else bows out.

Kawasaki's throwing of the towel shouldn't be that big of a shock, however. Since joining the MotoGP circus in 2003, Kawasaki has struggled with an uncompetitive bike and only managed a few podium finishes. Hopkins and his 2008 teammate, Aussie Tony West, finished 16th and 18th, respectively, in last year's championship.

We anticipate an official announcement from Kawasaki on Monday the 5th , so stay tuned for more information.

Sources: www.motorcycledaily.com