Track-Test: Honda CBR 600 RR vs. Yamaha YZF-R6

Honda CBR 600 RR (90 kW (122 hp) at 13.600/min, 69 Nm at 10.900/min):

• Engine with top performance: 7PS +, + 4 Nm compared to '06
  + Strong mid to up to 12,000 rpm 15 hp more than R6
  + Dosage depends on the power top, great on gas
  + Smoother running engine performance at all
  - No slipper clutch
  - Gear shifts in Race mode (no clutch) slower
  + Playful driveability, pure driving fun for every level of rider
  + Relaxed ergonomics
  + Brakes great, not quite bite to R6-level
  + Hand power / delay absolutely linear
  + Despite stable and neutral handling in curves (HESD)
  • Chassis announces limit

Yamaha YZF-R6 (91 kW (124 hp) at 14.000/min, 66 Nm at 11.400/min):

• Gear changes under all circumstances, quickly and easily (!)
  - Weak swipe
  - Less spontaneous throttle response and sensitivity
  + Working class slipper clutch
  • High speed motor means from 13,000 all hell breaks loose
  + Stable with first-class brakes bite
  + Absolutely extreme and demanding driving machine for racers heavenly
  + Extremely front wheel-oriented seating position
  + Follows the imaginary line "as cemented"
  - Steering damper is missing on a poor surface
  • Chassis RECOURSE to the absolute limit unmoved

Conclusion MOTORCYCLE:

The machines talk to different natures of drivers, the Honda is a friendly and nice, without the genes of the RC 211 V to lack. The R6 is shrill, nervous, and makes only the "talented heater" is really fun - hence the surprise MOTORCYCLE racing standings with 166 points to 163 for the Yamaha YZF-R6 is not.

Personally, I was amazed that Honda, with which one could easily go on vacation, so close to the specialists R6 approach is in its very own station. Nevertheless, the R6 has just by their extreme interpretation of this little extra, which many could escape did not seem to - finally emerges, the YZF-R6 for 2006 in the German authorization charts in the top ten.

Most Awaited Bikes Of 2012

Material to be weak. Actually, too good for the race track. 1199 Ducati Panigale 2012

Beautiful lines, widely applicable, inexpensive. Honda has had a long miss something - the Honda NC700S

New to the "adventure bikes" - Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer.

2 +2 makes 4 and the number of cylinders of Kawasaki's Versys 1000th

Know their charms to stage. Right on! As an Oro version is the MV Agusta F3 even more desirable

What is the Suzuki GSX-R 1000 2012 to? Solution: make way for the exhaust had left.

This year will be a mainly a packed year in the motorcycle sector. There will be plenty to see, because almost every brand launches a new model, so that all motorcycle fans can now look forward to. The Honda VFR1200X Crosstourer is a newcomer who comes onto the market this year. The adventure is booming and "Adventure Bikes" must have now every manufacturer in the program. So the perfect machine to its own or in pairs to drive through town and area? We look at what it is at 2012 highlights!

The English explorer Triumph Tiger is a good complete equipment from the factory. With traction control, cruise control and ABS (which is switched on and off) has been widely available, which makes travel more convenient and safer. The optics are presented authentically and is based on the "little ones". In this class would also like to inspire with the Kawasaki Versys 1000 driver and passenger. This machine is right for long trips as well as by (light) and urban terrain. With multi-function cockpit, the great four-cylinder and good equipment, you also appeal to buyers of small Versys. Who would not take really light gravel under the wheels, but can do without heavy on capacity and performance, you should take a look at the Kawasaki ZZR 2012er 1400th Perfect material for quieter natures, which distributes sovereign push the gray hair.

Hot it is further south at Ducati. The 1199 Ducati Panigale is a masterpiece, a more desirable for racers catcher, who unfortunately also makes sad. She not only looks very sporty and dynamic, that bike is - surprise, surprise - in fact, and sad? The cost, the cost ... vote for design, fun, technology, speed, maintaining the value buyers would reconcile something. The Street Fighter 848 may now be somewhat more favorable "gefeitert" at Ducati.

Go to Suzuki and the GSX-R 1000 Here too, the technology improved and refined. Is that possible? Suzuki says at least since the Kilogixxer for many years is a really good bike, no major weaknesses in detail, has the GSX-R 1000 2012 probably now be the optimum. Blessed is he who knows these subtle differences as to exhaust petrol normal driver. Same can be said about the Honda Fireblade. It is smooth, willing and still challenging for the driver when needed. With the ABS for racetracks, the electronic steering damper and a lot of work in detail will also be close to perfection this Honda.

How thin the air has become in the upper house of the athletes, now that's largely thanks to BMW and the S1000RR. Barely there, already an absolute bestseller. In a class where many speak of megalomania and delusions of grandeur. What the hell, all buyers will hopefully not be liable to delusion and can look forward to a meaningful improvement S1000RR. In order to complete the glorious five, are still the Kawasaki ZX-10R and Yamaha YZF-R1 called.

Things will be at MV Agusta. 2012 will be a decisive year, which will largely determine the future of the traditional brand. If the 675er models adopted? Will you meet the requirements? MV Agusta Brutale 675 and F3 have what it takes to bring a truly (now affordable) alternative to Ducati motorcycle in the nation. The key figures are right, the look anyway. Can actually work only, we hope so!

At Harley-Davidson will diligently continue to use the modular system: 1200 Custom, Nightster, Street Bob and Wide Glide and chugging bubble to the buyer's favor. Those who prefer to buy in Europe should take a look at Moto Guzzi. No highlights, but what is the program like so Moto Guzzi's V7 is made ​​many friends.

Once again, the Duke has changed from KTM. The 2012er KTM 690 Duke does not make quite as aggressive and to "Ready to Race". The planners in Mattighofen probably have his own view, so that even a relatively small number can lure new customers. Easier to drive, economical, boring? There's always the powerful and the cylinder may then again be indecent anyway, as it suggests the appearance.

Until now it was not really motorcycles here, the one food for pondering. They all are good, most people quickly, you also have character. But let's not forget the new little one from Honda. But what is "small", a pure matter of definition that has grown with time. 25 years ago this species was considered non-popular motorcycle and better than today. With the NC700S NC700X and the Japanese now make two models far beyond the 100 hp. Brave, courageous. But Honda Honda would not be if you could not see through targeted analysis of market potential. The price-performance ratio of the two new right. Anyone who would prefer to stand rather than Honda Kawasaki on the tank - now the drive to find good bikes and have fun.

Conclusion:

In 2012, not everything is different. There are models for certain applications, such as race or journey. There are the normal motorcycles, all a bit, and thus can drive broadband very well. What do you notice? The revisions extend large distances out - nice! Enormous cost pressure on declining approval numbers should the computer and thinkers of the companies have drawn attention. Even though Europe, especially Germany, is a small light at the Japanese manufacturers. Here is generated mainly prestige, the big money is waiting in the Far East. It is therefore welcome the fact that Honda has just decided to make up for what you earlier was actually so good: build great bikes that are affordable and durable. Whether the two NC700 will meet the first offshoot of the new series that needs to be seen.

Aprilia RSV4 R: Superbike for everyone

The noble Factory version has awakened from Aprilia RSV4 superbike at the enormous desire among the Superbike fans. Now, the basic version of the motorcycle with the name RSV4 R is to have finished and 15,500 euros.

Waiver of carbon components

The new economy version of the super bikes from Aprilia plusher variant differs from the chassis only. Instead of fine goods, such as Öhlins on the "Factory" products of Showa and Sachs were used. This, and abandonment of some carbon parts, it was possible to reduce the price of just € 20 000 to 15 500 €.

A promising starting point

A fair deal, because with this price, its very good performance and the prospect that in 2011 a racetrack-grade ABS should be getting, which nominally has 180 hp payable RSV4 R is a very promising starting point for the future.

V4 Engine mit 180 PS

The very compact V4 engine is the same as the factory version: All absolute best, the ride-by-wire system to the anti-hopping clutch. Of course, just 180 hp from 1000 cc are a proud Angabe.Subjektiv itself felt in the R version of the short presentation on the Ferrari's own racing circuit of Mugello certainly good at forces at.

Weaknesses in the presentation

Unfortunately, it turned out, according to the Aprilia "specially built 30 motorcycles for the media" as not very durable: After the first morning of the scheduled events over three days, the event had to be canceled for safety reasons, because of five engines were broken connecting rod. "Suppliers error" it was said by Aprilia. Actually, it was assumed to sit on a production bike - especially since the engine is well known.

Weight still unknown

Still convinced both the fully adjustable Showa forks and also fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Meanwhile, remains questionable whether the minimal weight savings by the forged light-alloy wheels and some carbon fiber racing parts and paint the factory model actually are worth 5000 euros extra. In concert, the Superbikes, indicating in Germany in the current Honda Fireblade with ABS race set the tone, the RSV4 R has at least not inferior. This is true even though their true weight is currently unknown, which is according to the manufacturer without battery and supplies at 184 pounds.

ABS comes into fashion

A particularly good state should have the RSV4 R, see if the ABS development, which is forced to push the Honda and BMW this fall following activities all manufacturers should be completed in 2011 already. In addition, they could also start by Aprilia in the MotoGP class benefit, according to the agreed statements of the Group's internal affair chairman, is scheduled but not yet

Conclusion

Overall, the RSV4 R is not least because of their beguiling sounds a fascinating V4 superbike. Aprilia is desired to compensate for the failed launch may soon. The Italian will be available later this year, the first units are already traveling on German roads.

GoldenTyre Germany Ihle Racing - Every beginning is difficult

At 11-12. November traveled the GoldenTyre Ihle Germany Racing Team to the Baden-Wuerttemberg in Stuttgart at the start of the ADAC SX Cup and had to fight with some bad luck.

Al-len-in before A.J. Catanzaro, who goes as it did last year for the Saxon team at the start. The U.S. boy managed as the youngest pilot in the starting field to jump directly into the semifinals on Friday evening and there was until shortly before the end of everything good: "It went quite well so far and I was on a direct course for the finals, but in the Vince Friese penultimate turn drove into me and broke my hand here. This is obviously very disappointing for me, "described AJ the Si-tua-ti-on of the first-th evening. Despite a broken hand tried the 18 - year-old to ride the second day: "With the broken hand of course it was difficult and painful, it was more roles, and was slightly faster at getting ahead of the question. I let my hand check at home again hope for a speedy recovery and I think that Munich will be back again."

The second SX1 driver line-up of the team is Czech champion Martin Michek, which for the first time in five years goes back Supercross: "The first day I did something loose, I looked at the track and wanted to avoid falls . Three weeks ago I had my last championship run, and not trained much since then that I should go here Supercross has also revealed until very late. As team boss Jens Ihle had called me and asked if I want to go, I could not resist, I love Supercross, "said Martin, the first day. On the second day, then it ran much better on the KTM managed Michek the leap into the semifinals, but there was a bad start and had the last-chance race: "I unfortunately fell right at the start with some other pilots lost, so of course a lot of time and the opportunity to qualify for the finals. For the next race I am now a little time to prepare for it specifically, I think I'll be a better piece by piece and then the finals should be no problem."

As SX2 driver moved the Briton James Dunn for the team and managed the first evening and the finals of the strong field junior class: "The first night I'm satisfied. I had to initially get used to the bike and everything else here, but managed to jump directly to the evening program. After I went on to score the first run a good sixth place, which was good for me, unfortunately I crashed in the second in the whoops. "On the second day it was not quite as good for the tall young pilots, and so sadly missed James the semi-finals: "Today's not supposed to be, but I now know what to expect here in Germany at the SX and I can now better prepare for the next race."

With Danny Neubauer one of the few German drove for the SX-talents GoldenTyre Ihle Racing Team Germany and tried in his second year finally make the jump into the evening program: "It was rather modest for me, I needed on the first day until I I had gotten used to the rhythm and had the SX-quality race still a bad start. The second day I am approached with more enthusiasm and was also clearly better, but I have the washboard again causes problems. I hope that I can finally create Chemnitz in the finals. "

Style 1098 - Runner Korhan

His first meeting scooter at the Nurburgring in the year 2003 thrilled Korhan east. so much that he decided to build a scooter for extra meetings. He is now 25 years old and screwed for 10 years on motor scooters. "Last year when I happened on ebay a Ducati 1098 - saw headlights, I had the idea to build something that nobody has done before me, most tuners but to build their scooters, but have no particular issues.."

The conversion was complete in his Gilera Runner own work. "It was filled, welded and painted. All by myself, I have to paint anything or given mill."

Front and rear of the scooter has been completely rebuilt. The 1098 has been adjusted and mounted headlights. In addition, provided the trained toolmaker forth various milling and turning parts, adjusted the seat and took it with noble Alcantara. The interior has been cleaned-up and made ​​the painting in 1098 look. Ofcourse I did not miss the sponsors stickers. An M-Fehling handlebar gives the impression of driving a motorcycle. The original tank was replaced by a 3 liter tank in the kart helmet compartment. The chassis has been sport. Front operates a Malossi F32 fork, rear shock absorber dampens now one Ohlins. A self-milled Raising kit lifts the rear of another. As a special highlight of the rear or neglect is a very rare Kiesler built Evo1 rim. The matching front-runner against the rim has been replaced by a Piaggio NRG.