Adventure of Morukai

Honda manufacture Thailand has announced new generation of Honda CBR 250R. Its machine was developed with CS250RE engine in single cylinder DOHC 249cc. Featuring technology of C-ABS braking system, digital speedometer, PGM-FI, larger rim and tyres, front 110/70 and rear 140/70. CBR 250R design was inspired by VFR 1200, the high-end sport tour series from Honda. Though the CBR 250R is totally different from its competitor, Kawasaki 250R. CBR 250R designed with persistent in details. Space between uniques headlight and front fairing has an aerodynamic design. There's a hole space in front fender, just to break the wind. And take a look at back, it's sexy right! I'm interesting with this bike, but I want something different with unusual colours. I love naturally, my favourite is green and blue. It makes me feel refresh but also vibrant. And this is what I've done!

Finally, Bajaj Auto has been launched the new variant colors of Pulsar 180, 220F and 220S. The new variant colors would be a combination of metallic orange and black. This metallic orange was not a conventional color, because it have a special effects under the sun, hilight become a yellow and shadow more reddish. The positioning of the mettalic orange is on headlamp cover, fuel tank and seat cowl. Except under the seat will be on black. Even if the variant of colors so simple, it brings a new performance and design more dynamic than the old generations. The new variant has been produced in Colombia, but only on Pulsar 200 models.  Photo from www.indianmotosblog.com

Talk about the adventure 4WD vehicle called FJ Cruiser, we will be remembered the classic series that has been 50 years old. Yes, the old one is Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40, the Indonesian people called it as a HardTop. A classic round headlamp, a typical grills and white roof colors. So, this new variant SUV still keep the character design from the old FJ's. Toyota FJ Cruiser have a three variant of models, 2WD and 4WD 5 speed auto transmissions and 4WD 6 speed manual transmissions. The machines was built with V6 engine, 4000 cc DOHC, 24 valve with power up to 260 hp at 5600 rpm. The new SUV was produced in around 2006, officially purchased in few countries like the United States.  The SUV's suitable for extreme field conditions, same as the old FJ's. Until today, the old FJ's still being  the alternative vehicle for the offroad enthusiasts. The FJ Cruiser sold in the United States starting from USD 24,180 or about IDR 215,000,000. Land Cruiser FJ40 and FJ Cru

Yamaha India has released the new variant of Yamaha FZ-S, the Midnight Special theme. Overall paint with black with gold alloy wheels and new decals on fuel tank. In Indonesia, Yamaha FZ-S is not yet coming, because there's a little different between FZ-S and Byson, only on headlamp and windshield. Source image :  www.indianautosblog.com Midnight Special themes. The original size of front tire on Yamaha FZ16 and FZ-S is 100/60 Rear size is 140/60

From a concept bike in the last 2009, KTM Duke 125 is now become a reality. An Austrian manufacturer has been produce this bike to be exhibited at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in INTERMOT 2010, Germany. This bikes come in two variant of colors, orange-black and cyan-magenta. Even this bike is different from the illustration concept, but this bike is still retain the outline design of KTM. This bike intended to young man and urban lifestyle. KTM Duke 125 come with specification : fuel injection engine system, four valve 1 cylinder, power 15,2 hp in rpm 10500. A fuel capacity about 10,9 lt and weight 127,9 kg, so this bike must accelerated well. A qualified braking with brembo disc and also this bike is suitable for touring and extreme condition. Can you imagine what's the price if this bikes launch in Indonesia? Black and cyan combination, Source image : www.motorcycle.com Orange combination, Source image : www.motorcycle.com  Exhibition showroom at INTERMOT 20

Since the new entry of motorcycles like honda new megapro, yamaha byson and bajaj pulsar, it has brought a new trend for the publics, especially the motorcycle riders in Indonesia. The headlamp is no longer round, it's more taper with a unique shapes. A round lamps looks classic like a generation of honda cb - tiger revo, yamaha scorpio - vixion and suzuki thunder, but time is change and automotive design is always evolving. A new generation headlights on motorcycles.

Two Ducati Multistrada 1200 series was sent to Vatican, Rome, then submitted directly to Pope Benedict XIV and later to be used as a special police motorcycle. A Papal States has a yellow and white characteristic colors, so it has been painted on this two motorcycle. What a stunning! Source image : www.repubblica.it

In October 1, 2010 Bajaj Auto Indonesia (BAI) is lowering the price of Pulsar 180 UG4 from IDR 18,500,000 to IDR 15,900,000. So, is this the new strategy from BAI? Let's compare with the new product of Honda New Megapro (IDR 19,500,000) and Yamaha Byson (IDR 19,900,000), it could be a serious problem for this two brand of motorcycles. Is this the new indication that BAI will launch the new Pulsar 220? For information on www.bajaj-indonesia.com/en/price-list/ Bajaj Pulsar 180 UG4 gold color concept. Bajaj Pulsar 220 on modification.

An enduro motorcycle is suitable for heavy condition? The enduro motorcycle is able to use in jungle, mud, snow even desert. Actually, it's away looks like from the general motorcycles. The different thing is a type of medium hard suspension, it means to reduce the swing effect. Suspension made higher from frames to the ground. A large size of rims and high position handlebar also equipped with handguard. Different between enduro motorcycle and sport motorcycle? Enduro motorcycle more rigid than sport motorcycle design. A muscle frames, a large size of swing arm, an extra lights of headlamp for midnight view, and more fuel capacity of tank. Easy to combine with side box and top box. There engine guard to hold impact from stones and the ground. Exhaust position is more higher to cross the river. And of course the riding position is different from sport motorcycle. That's why endurance motorcycle is a good choice for adventure rider to cross the world. Just lik

Bike enthusiasts have a circle of life like this. Sketch by Morukai.

The new KTM 125 has a two version of concept motorcycle, gray-green-white combination and black-orange-white. This Austrian manufacture has an orange brand color, as seen on KTM Adventure 990 endurance until the Duke 690's and 990's streetfighter series.  KTM 125 called Baby Duke is totally look futuristic and sporty with the combination of gray-green-white. And it's very unique than other motorcycles, we can see from the graffiti decals on tank and cover engine. The features on this Baby Duke is suitable for young people and urban style. We have to thanks to Gerald Kiska and teamworks who design this motorcycle. Even the engine only have a 125 cc but the design bigger than it looks. The engine has a 15hp, DOHC 4 valve, liquid cooler and electronic fuel injection, and it soon released on March 2011. If the KTM 125 Duke will soon publish in Indonesia, we have to spent a lot of money, so what do you think? Source image : www.todoterrenotv.com.ar Source