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Motorcycle Colors

Ever wonder about motorcycle companies and their color affiliation? Well here's a short list of Mr. Ducati's Favorites (off the top of my head):

I spy with my little eyes:

Aprilia: Red/ Black
Buell: Bland/ Red
BMW: Blue/ White/Orange
Ducati: Red/ Black
Harley: Black/ Chrome
Honda: Red/ Black
Hyosung: Red/ Black
Kawasaki: Green
Kymco: -
KTM: Orange
Moto Guzzi: Red/ Black
MV Agusta: Red/ Gray
Suzuki: Blue/ Black/ White
Triumph: Black/ Gray 
Yamaha: Blue/ Black

Cafe Jackets

Vintage-Retro Jacket reviews:

Update:

Clubman Bars Vs Drag Bars
Different? Yes, they are quite distinctively different.

>> Clubman Bars

>> Drag Bars

Project Café

I've recently acquired a Honda CM400E from Craigslist. Looks like my dream of owning a Café Bike is coming true!

Mods Planned:

Remove the Plastic Shield

Remove the Rear Rack

Clubman Bars

Tune Valves

New Brakes

New Shocks

Cafe styled seats?

Clean up the Rust

Paint Job

Shinya Kimura: The Story of a Café Racer

Current Gear Review: Helmet

AGV STEALTH SHADOW (MSRP:$279.95) Sale Price(as of 5/30/11): $199.99 (without tinted shield) free shipping via [Moto Super Store]

Accessories Recommendations:
Recommended Bargain Prices:

Smoked Tinted Shield/ Visor $40.00

-or-

Reflective Mirror Shield/ Visor $40.00

Personal Review: ★★★★★ (4.5/5.0)
Time Owned: November 2009-Present
Weight: Super Light 
Type: Street Helmet - Entry Level (Everyday use)
Certification Rating: DOT
Overall I gotta say this is the lightest helmet I have ever owned in my collection of motorcycle helmets. The vents actually work as well as the defogger vents. I highly recommend the accessories (shield/ visor) if you like the helmet and it fits well. Whether or not you get the smoked or mirror you can't go wrong. As for ride quality it shuts out most* of the wind when I'm riding on the freeway. There is a removable lining which is nice to wash every once in a while. The only room for improvements I could see in this helmet is when you put it on you gotta use your fingers or wiggle the helmet around to get your ears to uncurl. On a side note this helmet is not Snell rated in an attempt by AGV to keep the costs down. Other than that I would highly recommend this helmet to a friend any day. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. The AGV Stealth Shadow was built to last as well as be the best bang for your buck.

Tron: Legacy

Spoiler alert: For those who haven't seen the remake of Tron: Legacy (2010). Thanks to a friend of mine he got me to watch the remake of the 1982 movie, Tron. To be honest it was a good. Here's my favorite clip from the movie:

You just gotta <3 Olivia Wilde, this is like a dream. And in a world close to perfect this would be my reality.

Upcoming Future Reviews:

AGV Stealth Shadow Helmet

Joe Rocket Meteor Jacket & Pant

Icon TIMAX Original gauntlet gloves

Polo Conquest II Hi-Boots

Fear

Fear - An induced apprehension of one's well-being in regards to an unknown force that has the power to possibly change one's view or perception of the world. With that said, this will forever change the status quo.

If this unforgiving Monster were ever to take the form of an object I fear it would be this... The Suzuki GSX1300R [Hayabusa (隼) aka the Peregrine Falcon.] This is the reigning king of the Motorcycle world as the Fastest street legal motorcycle available to the public. One could say this is Suzuki's signature trade mark.

Under the fairings is...
Engine: 1340cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve
Top Speed (Speedometer): 248 miles per hour (397 km/h)
Power: 197 horsepower @ 6750 rpm (147kW)
Transmission: 6-speed
Weight: 550lbs. (dry) 592 lbs. (wet)
Fuel Economy: ~ 26-34 mpg (Assuming you don't go over 8000 rpm!)
MSRP: $13,699

Concurrently there are 2 generations of Hayabusas (1999-2007) & (2008-Present). Both look fairly beastly, however, I like the 2nd generation has a slight edge given its aerodynamic improvements over it's previous counterpart. However it's also important to note after 2000 the hayabusa underwent the gentleman's agreement and now has a limiter which limits the top speed to 186 mph (300km/h). But as we all know where there's a will there's a way.

Btw if you're worried with fuel economy perhaps this Liter bike isn't for you. You may beat everything that's on the road, but just remember you'll never beat the gas station.

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Back in the day before I knew about motorcycles this was the MV that got me hooked. Big Bang's TOP & the 1st generation Hayabusa:

To my readers and fellow Moto enthusiasts

MMI's Jordan Motorsports GSXR Giveaway!

ABS or No ABS?

I've been often asked the question, "is the Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) worth it?" And at one point I would have told you no it's not worth it, but that's something you'll have to discover for yourself in this Youtube Video featuring the 2009 Honda Fireblade: ABS vs non-ABS




Conclusion: This bike is good w/ ABS, will set you back an extra $1000.00 USD. Depending on your preference, the lighter, standard model has an MSRP of $13,399. The Non-ABS Fireblade is recommended for those willing to spend more time on the track rather than on the street. While the ABS model starts at $14,399 it compliments those who are willing to spend more time on legal roads, especially canyons and twisties~

Meet my love, F4i (Kathy)

Make: Honda
Model: CBR
Trim: F4i
Year: 2005
Class: Sports, 600cc
Favorite Feature: Street-Friendliness
(Especially for Beginners/ Intermediate level riders)
Least Favorite Feature: It doesn't come with a center stand! (But most bikes these days don't which is a shame...) Also you have to use paddle stands/ lifts because Honda decided for some reason they didn't want the F4i to have the holes needed for the regular spool stand. In other words this is VERY VERY LAME Honda, tisk, tisk!!! Other than that she rides like a dream.
Weight: 372lbs. (dry) 440lbs. (wet)
Fuel Economy: ~ 37-44 mpg (Decent for 600cc class)
Personal Review: ★★★★★ (4.5/5.0)

 

  

^ Look! They look like rabbit ears!

Modifications:
-NOS (Don't ask why)
-Mirrors with integrated turn signals (Aftermarket)
-17' Reflective Orange Rim Tape
-Tinted Windscreen (Aftermarket)
Conclusion: Very minor mods, but hey! When your a college student you do what you can~
>> Looking to buy/ install a two brothers exhaust next ;)
-or- an upgrade for the suspension would be nice too :D

Foot Notes:
1. CBR in my opinion stands for Championship-Bike-Replica, but hey I will admit I'm biased, but just an idea ;]
2. F4i: Obviously this stands for the 4th Generation Fuel injected engine.
3. This post is dedicated to my good friend Bryan Chow, who is also a Sports Bike Rider & My dear friend Kathy Le. Just know I kept my promise.

The Moto Wish List

Here's something every motorcycle enthusiast should do at least once in his/ her life time, create a moto wish list. Well this is assuming your not already loaded with $$$ and can afford all the motorcycles on your wishlist. Other than that here's mine (w/ photos too):

Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R

Augusta F4

Aprilia RSV4

BMW1000RR

Buell 1190RS

Ducati 1098R

Honda VFR 800 (Interceptor)

Suzuki GSXR750

KTM RC8R

Yamaha YZF-R1 (Raven Edition)

Triumph Daytona Triple 675

Harley Sportster XR1200

Day 1 Moment 1

Hello-Hello Everyone,
I am the proud new writer of MrDucati.blogspot.com. My intention of this blog will be to enrich your boring life and fill it with endless amounts of motorcycles, reviews, and my daily blog updates. Stay tuned!