Ducati Hyperfighter – Supereme Naked Bike

Hot looking Ducati Hyperfighter that may make its show debut at this year’s EICMA at Milan. The bike will apparently use the Ducati 1098′s engine, chassis, suspension and brakes but the 1098′s full fairing will make way for streetfighter styling and minimal bodywork on the Ducati Hyperfighter . With looks to kill and performance to match, this streetfighter machine may just be the Italian bike maker’s new identity. The Ducati Hyperfighter will be the first Ducati equipped with the revolutionary new DIES (Ducati Integrated Exhaust System), wherein the exhaust is integrated with the sub frame of the bike, which itself is made of magnesium to keep the bike’s weight low. Apart from the new technology, Ducati will use loads of carbonfibre to further shave pounds off the bike. Add to the equation further reduction in weight owing to the dumped full-faring of the 1098 and you have one hell of a lightweight scotcher. Bring it on, Ducati!

Harley Davidson 2009 Unleashed

Harley Davidson has introduced it’s 2009 range of motorcycles. The seven touring models get a new chassis that combines a new frame, swingarm, wheels and tyres plus a redesigned exhaust and engine mounting. Harley-Davidson reckons the changes result in crisp manoeuvrability, more luggage capacity, enhanced heat management and increased rear tyre life.

In the power cruisers category, the new V­ Rod Muscle with its taut lines and the sweeping side-pipe exhaust takes the VRSC line in a new styling direction. Two other models, the Dyna Street Bob and the Heritage Softail Classic also receive a significant style makeover for 2009.

“Under the skin, our 2009 touring models are essentially new motorcycles,” said Bill Davidson, Harley-Davidson Vice President, Core Customer Marketing. “With the new V-Rod Muscle and technical and styling enhancements to other models, Harley­ Davidson motorcycles are leading edge with authentic heritage and original design:’

The Dyna Street Bob now has a new, slightly chopped rear fender. The powertrain is coloured black and the LED taillight is taken from an old-school custom. The Heritage Softail Classic range has been altered with taller handlebars. A Cat Eye console and optional chrome laced wheels with wide whitewall tires are a new inclusion on this model range.

The Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) has also come out with two new limited production models for 2009. Christened the CVO Fat Bob and the CVO Road Glide, the bikes are powered by the Scream in’ Eagle 110 v-twin engine. The CVO Ultra and CVO Springer have come back in 2009 owing to exceeding requests.

Some of the Sportster models have a retuned suspension and improved damping for better comfort. All Sportster and FX models have a new front fender, matching the radius of the front tyre better and giving the front a cleaner look. Harley-Davidson will offer six new colour combinations for 2009 in addition to three custom colour combinations.