Road Princess

Let’s focus on scooters for a while, shall we? Let’s drop those Saturn bug shields and Mercedes Benz hubcaps first and let me show you a motorcycle that is worth your time! It’s the Honda Elite 80! What about this scooter?

Okay, so you’re probably aware of the increasing price of fuel today and the crowded streets because of during rush hour. It’s getting worse than ever! What you need these days is a practical vehicle that can help you save money from the rising cost of fuel today and of course to help you drive your way to your destination amidst terrible traffic jams in the city. The best vehicle for this job is one other than the Elite 80! This cute little scooter is equipped with its gas-sipping 80cc four-stroke engine with a fully automatic transmission. Fuel efficient and hassle free! That’s the name of the game for the Elite 80.

Specifications:

ENGINE

• Engine Type 80cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
• Carburetion 16.0mm CV with automatic choke
• Ignition CDI

DRIVE TRAIN

• Transmission Automatic variable-ratio

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

• Front Suspension Bottom link; 3.0-inch travel
• Rear Suspension Unit swingarm; 3.1-inch travel
• Front Brake Drum
• Rear Brake Drum
• Front Tire 3.5 x 10.0
• Rear Tire 3.5 x 10.0

DIMENSIONS

• Wheelbase 46.1 inches
• Seat Height 29.7 inches
• Dry Weight 172.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity 1.3 gallons

OTHER

• Emissions Meets Current EPA standards. California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors Red, Metallic Gray, Metallic Gray
• Model ID Elite 80

FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION

• 1 year Transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection Plan.

 

 

As a motorist, you always have to anticipate dangers on the road - now that should warn you to take extra care during a ride. Accidents can be a little dangerous and tiring especially in dealing with all the paperwork. After a motorcycle accident, of course, you need to attend to a lot of paperwork.

These are the things you need to do to avoid the hassle over it.

You have to keep in mind that every accident that happened on your motorcycle must immediately be reported. Every injury or damage to the property of more than $500 must also be reported to the department of motor vehicles near your area.

You must also be aware of the accident you have been involved in. It will appear on your records, without determining whose fault was it.

Read the instruction manual of your motorcycle and be familiar with the different navigations. Go to the nearest motor vehicles department and learn about how you should handle a motorcycle on a road.

If you experienced an accident, report it immediately to the motor vehicles department or highway patrol/state trooper office and tell them the different information that they need to record. In some states in the US particularly in California, you will not be allowed to drive your motorcycle again or you will be suspended if ever they found out an unreported motor accident.

Remember that the motor vehicles department must use this report so they can check the insurance of your motorcycle especially the protection you had during the time of the motor accident.

Report any motor accidents whether it's your fault or not. Any motor accident you witnessed must also be reported. It’s the only time you are allowed to mind other people's business.

You also have to check your motor insurance. Read about the coverage of their insurance before buying your motorcycle. Find out if the insurance covers you even when you are riding on a friend’s motorcycle or a rented motorcycle.

Also be sure to have proper insurance with you or else your driving privilege may be suspended. In other states in the US, this thing happens.

Motorcycling is one among the dangerous activities on the road so be responsible of yourself by taking extra care while driving. This can cause you injuries or in more serious situation, death, if you do not do so. Train yourself well in terms of driving a motorcycle.

 

All of us may be a junkie for super bikes, Harleys or Chopper bikes. But there are great motorcycles that come in small packages that exhibit a splendid performance and style. And this bike that I really love to show you is one of the best small under-boned bodied motorcycles manufactured by the Yamaha Motor Company which are specially designed by the main company in Japan made for the Southeast Asian market. Ladies and gentlemen… the Yamaha Sniper!

The name goes with a silent yet a powerful water-cooled 135cc 4-stroke engine! The Sniper 135 is known to the Philippines as the Yamaha T135. In Thailand it is called the Spark 135, Yamaha Jupiter MX in Singapore and Indonesia and Yamaha Exciter in Vietnam. The Sniper comes in two versions, an automatic clutch version spoke time rim and a hand-clutch version with the black mags/cast rims. Talk about styling, the Sniper features an ultramodern one of a kind body and fascia design that provides an edgier look that defines a top quality motorcycle!

Here are the Sniper’s specifications and features as provided by www.wikipedia.org:

Engine: SOHC 4-valve 4-stroke 135cc water-cooled engine
Displacement: 134.9 cc
Max power: 8.45 kW (11.33 PS) @ 8,500 rpm
Max torque: 11.65 N-m @ 5,500 rpm
Max speed: About 120 km/h
Bore x stroke: 54.0 x 58.7 mm
Compression ratio: 10.9: 1
Transmission: 4-speed
Clutch: Wet multi-plate centrifugal
Frame Type: Diamond-shaped underbone steel tube
Suspension (F): Telescopic
Suspension (R): Monoshock
Brake (F): Disc
Brake (R): Drum
Dry Weight: 103 kg
Average Fuel Consumption: 40-45 km/liter (depending on the speed)

• DiASil (die-cast aluminum cylinder) which has better heat conductance to disperse unnecessary heat without difficulty.
• Lighter artificial piston
• Roller bearing rocker arms with a smaller amount friction than usual rocker arms.
• 4-valve water-cooled engine - The 4-valve engine design provides enhanced volumetric efficiency compared with other 4-stroke kapchai models which use 2-valve engine design, allowing the engine to create superior torque at high rpm. Nevertheless, the engine displacement of 135cc restricts the ability of air-cooling system while preserving the small kapchai design at the same time; therefore water-cooling system which has better cooling efficiency is used.
• Carburetor with throttle position sensor - The Y135LC uses Mikuni VM22 carburetor equipped with throttle position sensor for more precise ignition timing, increasing the engine's efficiency.
• Catalytic converter - Although most 4-stroke kapchai models are competent to exceed strict emission standards with out the use of the catalytic converters, Yamaha has taken a scheme to mount a catalytic converter to the Y135LC to outdo even in future’s stricter emission standards.

I am not really a motorcycle enthusiast - I am more interested in cars other than two-wheel vehicles. I find it a little unsafe although I have a motorcycle at home. I seldom use it anyway - I afraid to be included with those who died because of motorcycle accidents. I mean, if you realize, you are driving the street wearing only helmet and knee pads (if you have them), what about your body? I mean it’s really risky if you ride on a motorcycle.

I feel sorry that I had to drive my motorcycle for the past two days. But I already found the best source of spark plugs, so I can fix my car at the end of the day. That means, no more motorcycles for me. Well, as of now.

When I was searching for the right car parts online, this news shocked me. Nbc.com released the news this day about the fatal motorcycle crash that happened in the intersection of Ashley Street and Fraser place near Garden Street. The police officers of Hartford, Connecticut are already investigating the motor accident.

The crash happened at around 1:25am earlier last Saturday. The unidentified man who drove the bike died in the accident. The police did not release much information about the accident because they are still searching for the family of the victim.

The motorcycle was reported to fall on the street after an SUV hit him. The man who was riding the bike lost control when he fell on the road.

This is so scary. I don’t want to die ugly. I feel safer riding the car. I mean, cars have airbags like rear protections during a car crash but what about the motorcycle?

The toughest of all road masters has come down to one ultimate motorcycle… The 2007 Yamaha Warrior! From the name itself, you can imagine how tough, powerful and sturdy the bike is! Just look at the muscular anatomy and I bet you’ll find yourself down on your knees because of its supremacy as a road performer!

The Warrior is a four-time AMA Pro-Star Hot Rod Cruiser class drag racing champion with a boosting twin-bore fuel injection that offers spot-on fuel delivery under all conditions. The Warrior is packed firm, light and has a strong aluminum structure, a reversed 41mm fork and an changeable link-type rear end provide near-sport bike handling. It also comes with a 200/50-ZR17 rear radial tire which looks just right and boosts all that torque proficiently to the rest of the road.

Engine

• Type: 102 cubic-inch (1670cc), air-cooled, pushrod overhead 48-degree V-twin; 4-valve per cylinder
• Bore x Stroke: 97mm x 113mm
• Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
• Fuel Delivery: Twin-bore Fuel Injection, w/throttle position sensor
• Ignition: Digital TCI
• Transmission: 5-speed, close-ratio, w/multi-plate wet clutch
• Final Drive: Belt

Chassis

• Suspension/Front: 41mm Kayaba inverted telescopic fork, 5.3" of travel
• Suspension/Rear: Single shock, link-type w/adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.3" travel
• Brakes/Front: Dual 298mm Discs
• Brakes/Rear: 282mm Disc
• Tires/Front: 120/70-ZR18 Radial
• Tires/Rear: 200/50-ZR17 Radial

Dimensions

• Length: 93.9"
• Width: 36.8"
• Height: 44.1"
• Seat Height: 28.7"
• Wheelbase: 65.6"
• Ground Clearance: 6.1"
• Dry Weight: 613 lb.
• Fuel Capacity: 4.0 gal.

Additional Features:

• Industry-leading Star Family fit and finish features lustrous paint and chrome accents (air cleaner, air scoop, mirrors and more) to create a machine as stunning as it is powerful.
• Two-piece saddle is wide and flat for excellent comfort.
• Digital headlight-mounted tachometer, odometer and dual trip meters with triple clamp-mounted analog speedometer.
• LED taillight provides excellent visibility and very Sano look.
• Braided stainless clutch and throttle cables.
• Extra-wide, 4.0-gallon fuel tank features low-fuel warning light and R1-type automatic fuel trip meter.
• Fork lock integrated into main ignition switch for extra convenience.
• Powerful 12V 60/55-watt multi-reflector halogen headlight maximizes nighttime visibility and comes with beautiful chrome finish.

The 2007 Warrior uses a state-of-the-art electronic control unit (ECU) that guarantees a precise metered fuel delivery and best possible ignition spark control by means of 3-D digital ignition mapping for each cylinder. A high-performance two-into-one exhaust system brings out stainless steel headers and a gigantic muffler that increases the horsepower and in the process does putting out a husky V-twin roar. It’s a monster indeed!