Road Princess

 

The best way to start the New Year is to drive one of the best bikes from Honda. The Shadow Sabre is the perfect bike to take you to destinations you've only dreamed of. A 45-degree V-twin pumps massive power courtesy of the 1099cc, and the Sabre produces the type of torque everybody desires in a big cruiser. The 2007 Sabre offers a lot of great things, and I haven’t mentioned about the others like the Sabre’s magnificent radiator, right?

Talk about the Shadow Sabre’s styling details, it has a mixture of gleaming chrome and dazzling paint designs. The Sabre is absolutely gorgeous.

Here are the complete specs of the 2007 Shadow Sabre courtesy of Honda.com. Dig in!

ENGINE

• Engine Type 1099cc liquid-cooled 45-degree V-twin
• Bore and Stroke 87.5mm x 91.4mm
• Compression Ratio 8.0:1
• Valve Train SOHC; three valves per cylinder
• Carburetion Two 36mm CV
• Ignition Digital, two spark plugs per cylinder

DRIVE TRAIN

• Transmission Five-speed
• Final Drive Shaft

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

• Front Suspension 41mm fork; 4.7-inch travel
• Rear Suspension Dual shocks with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 3.9-inch travel
• Front Brake Single 316mm disc with twin-piston caliper
• Rear Brake Single 276mm disc with single-piston caliper
• Front Tire 120/90-18
• Rear Tire 170/80-15

DIMENSIONS

• Rake 32.7 degrees
• Trail 161.0mm (6.3 inches)
• Wheelbase 64.6 inches
• Seat Height 27.2 inches
• Dry Weight 577.0 pounds
• Fuel Capacity 4.2 gallons, including 0.6-gallon reserve

OTHER

• Emissions California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment.
• Available Colors Candy Black Cherry, Black/Flame
• Model ID VT11C2
  

 

The FIM Championship Monster Energy AMA Supercross kicked off with a wet and slippery 2008 season opener with both Monster Energy Kawasaki team riders marching their way to the podium at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

According to Kawasaki.com, James Stewart underwent troubled situations in the first turn following a hit from his rear and right into the core of the curves. On the other hand, Timmy Ferry rushed in smoothly, running fourth in the first turn. Ferry zoomed in to the second halfway through the race. Ferry and Stewart even had a clash at some point before the final lap. Then finally, Stewart seized a third-place finish.

“I think I spun a little bit at the gate but overall it was good. I felt like I was by myself, saw where I wanted to be and I think I could have pulled out a holeshot. Then I got hit in the rear and that was the end of the story. I tried to pick up my bike and someone’s bike was on mine so I had to wait for him to pick it up. By that time I knew it would be a tough race,” says James Stewart.

“In the main, I made a good start and I was just being patient but then I made a huge mistake. I was accidentally in first gear for the triple, I didn’t know and by the time I realized it, it was too late. I came up way short and that was the end of my night,” added Stewart.

“The track definitely wasn’t easy,” said Ferry. “It was tacky and rutty out there all night. You’re dragging your pegs on the face of jumps. it can be a little scary sometimes. It wasn’t muddy but it wasn’t easy at the same time. I was bummed out with the rain here, because the dirt here was new this weekend.”

The 2008 MotoGP series is certainly another exciting season to look forward to. If MotoGP enthusiasts are all fired-up, what more if you belonged to one of the competing teams, or if you probably were the driver? It’s adrenaline-pumping, isn’t it? I’d probably shake with my fuel injector if I were one!

According to Telegraph.co.uk, James Toseland confesses that the new season ahead brings out the prime challenge of his racing career. However, Toseland, a two-time champ of the World Superbike crown, is ready to bring back British pride in the world-renowned MotoGP series.

Toseland will set the racetracks on fire along with the Tech3 Yamaha team. On the other hand, Toseland intends to stop the 30-year drought of success from the time when the iconic Barry Sheene race to victory lane in the thrilling days of Britain's last world 500cc champion. Furthermore, the 27-year-old driver will be carrying the British industry flag.

Toseland went through severe training during the sport's imposed Christmas testing ban. As a result, Toseland shed a few pounds in weight as tries untiringly to develop his power-to-weight ratio for the quicker, lighter and more dominant bike which he will be using.

Toseland said: "The first time out on the MotoGP bike was an eye opener - it is a prototype machine, compared to the production bike I had been racing. The level of performance was so much higher, matching the technology."

"I've not seen it yet, but Valentino Rossi and my team-mate Colin Edwards have been testing various electronics and chassis components and the feedback has been good," he said. "Between now and the first race, which is under lights at Qatar in March, we have 11 days of testing and I will be using every moment available.

"My intention is to go into that first race with as much chance of getting a result as anyone else - I have worked for seven years to get this opportunity and do not intend to let it slip," this driver concluded.

The preparations of each contending team in the upcoming season of the world-renowned MotoGP World Championship are making the best out of their practice tests at Sepang in Malaysia. Weather has been highly favorable which provided a positive start for the crew and the drivers. Leading the pack is the young and the reigning world champion Casey Stoner. Ducati’s superstar driver was capable enough to finish with a stunning record of 2'01.836.

According to Ducati Racing Headlines, Casey Stoner’s positive mood has been partly because of the latest GP8 that allowed him to get straight into a severe tire tests. It also allowed him to try out long test runs in the afternoon.

"That was much better than yesterday! I felt much more comfortable on the bike from the first lap, so much so that we were able to start some front tyre tests for Bridgestone straight away. We've found some really interesting things and definitely a good base for the season - the Japanese guys are doing a great job. After lunch we starter a long run and everything went great for the first ten laps. I had a good pace together, inside lap record, but then we started to get a strange vibration from the rear that was upsetting the bike in a couple of braking areas. I preferred to stop to try and work out what it was and we found a small problem with the clutch. We went back out again on the same tyres but started to get cramps in my left arm, so we decided it was better not to push it too much and to sit the rest of the day out. When I think that I was still suffering from pain in my shoulder only a week ago I have to be really happy with how things are going. I'm still not 100% but I'm able to ride much better than I expected. Now I know that I can begin making the right preparations to be ready for the start of the season. We'll keep working with Bridgestone tomorrow and give the new qualifiers a try,” says Casey Stoner.

Sepang Circuit Results:
Circuit Record: Casey Stoner (Ducati - 2007) 2'02.108
Pole Record: Valentino Rossi (Yamaha - 2006) 2'00.605

Lap times:
1. Randy DE PUNIET (Honda) 2:01.139
2. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha) 2:01.327
3. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha) 2:01.437
4. Jorge LORENZO (Yamaha) 2:01.583
5. Casey STONER (Ducati) 2:01.638
6. John HOPKINS (Kawasaki) 2:01.874
7. Loris CAPIROSSI (Suzuki) 2:01.917
8. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda) 2:02.006
9. Shinya NAKANO (Honda) 2:02.095
10. Nicky HAYDEN (Honda) 2:02.102
11. James TOSELAND (Yamaha) 2:02.276
12. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki) 2:02.371
13. Anthony WEST (Kawasaki) 2:02.579
14. Alex DE ANGELIS (Honda) 2:02.914
15. Toni ELIAS (Ducati) 2:03.311
16. Marco MELANDRI (Ducati) 2:03.380
17. Olivier JACQUE (Kawasaki) 2:03.462
18. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Ducati) 2:04.217
19. Tamaki SERIZAWA (Kawasaki) 2:04.382
20. Niccolò CANEPA (Ducati) 2:04.427

I guess this wouldn’t be a surprise anymore. Ducati superstar and world champ driver Casey Stoner sustained his positive performance during the MotoGP tests at Sepang Circuit in Malaysia. Once again, Stoner completed his 27th and final lap at exactly 12:26pm in the third and final day test and that is way ahead of schedule! What a fast dude. I bet he’ll leave you shaking with your trunk strut if you happen to race with this young man. Unbelievable!

According Ducati.com headlines, the World Champion clocked a best time on race tires of 2'00.964 and a 2'00.660 on qualifiers. The Ducati MotoGP Team packed and flew to Phillip Island, Australia for another three days of testing starting January 30 to February 1. Stoner and the team left Malaysia satisfied with their great performance in Sepang Circuit.

Casey Stoner's best time on race tyres: 2'00.964; best time on qualifiers: 2'00.660 (27 laps). That would be his stats.

"We couldn't have started the year better! My shoulder feels better every day and now I know I can get back to full training. This morning we tried some qualifying tyres on only our second run out. We set a good lap time although I think if we'd have tried them a little later, when the track was warmer, we could have broken the two-minute mark. In fact, at the end of the morning we set a 2'00.964 on race tyres, which is over a second inside the lap record we set in September. It shows that we are working well and that both the bike and tyres are improving. I'm leaving Sepang feeling really happy - partly because my shoulder hasn't given me too many problems and partly because I feel even more competitive than last season. Now we have to focus on this season and on getting the best possible start, so I can't wait to continue testing at Phillip Island. I also want to send my best wishes to Dani! I'm sure this injury won't affect him too much. Back in 2006 I missed most of the winter tests and I still started the season competitive so I'm sure he will too because he was looking really strong out here," Stoner gushed.

Here are some of the statistics at the event:

Sepang Circuit
Circuit Record: Casey Stoner (Ducati - 2007) 2'02.108
Pole Record: Valentino Rossi (Yamaha - 2006) 2'00.605

Unofficial lap times:
1. Nicky HAYDEN (Honda) 2:00.326
2. Casey STONER (Ducati) 2:00.660
3. Jorge LORENZO (Yamaha) 2:00.766
4. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha) 2:01.179
5. John HOPKINS (Kawasaki) 2:01.198
6. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha) 2:01.425
7. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda) 2:01.447
8. James TOSELAND (Yamaha) 2:01.745
9. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki) 2:01.748
10. Loris CAPIROSSI (Suzuki) 2:01.778
11. Randy DE PUNIET (Honda) 2:01.873
12. Shinya NAKANO (Honda) 2:02.032
13. Alex DE ANGELIS (Honda) 2:02.198
14. Marco MELANDRI (Ducati) 2:02.725
15. Anthony WEST (Kawasaki) 2:02.978
16. Toni ELIAS(Ducati) 2:02.995
17. Olivier JACQUE (Kawasaki) 2:03.030
18. Sylvain GUINTOLI (Ducati) 2:03.628
19. Niccolo CANEPA (Ducati) 2:03.703
20. Tamaki SERIZAWA (Kawasaki) 2:04.354

The SUPERSHOW, North America's largest consumer motorcycle show, gathered more than 50,000 motorcycle enthusiasts for the 32nd year last January 4 to 6 at the Toronto International Centre.

According to AutoChannel, about 400 exhibitors and four huge Accessory Superstores participated in the grand event. It was divided into 5 halls with various themes. Halls 1 and 2 focused on Touring and Cruisers, Halls 3 and 3A on Industry Showcases, Hall 4 on Racing and Performance, Hall 4A on Classics and Vintage and Hall 5 concentrated on Chopper and Custom Bike Showcase.
The following were the clubs and organizations that participated in the show:

• A.B.A.T.E. of Ontario
• Acme Motorcycle Club
• Amazing Ride for M.S.
• ATV Ontario
• B.E.A.T. Cancer Ride
• Bikers Rights Organization Ont.
• Bill Mason Racing
• BMW Motorcycle Owners of America
• Brothers of the Third Wheel
• Canada's 911 Ride Foundation
• Cdn. Army Veterans MC Units
• Canadian Motorcycle Association
• Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers
• Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
• Canadian Motorcycle Heritage Museum
• Canadian POW*MIA Info Centres
• Cdn. Race Communications Assn.
• Cdn. Sidecar Owners Club
• Canadian Speedway Racing Association
• Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group
• CanAm/CanGPRU Group
• CAPPY Ride Golden Horseshoe
• CAPPY Ride Hamilton
• Christian Motorcyclists Assoc.
• Classic Katana Owners of N.A.
• Concours Owners Group
• CVMG Quinte Section
• DDT Racing
• Durham CAPPY Ride
• Durham Divas
• Eternal Rider MC Ministry
• Friends of Veterans Canada
• Go Big Racing
• Goldwing Road Riders Assoc.
• Goldwing Touring Association
• Guelph Plastic Modellers Group
• Harley & Corvette Owners Group
• H.O.G. - Scarborough Chapter
• International Christian Bikers Assn.
• Los Silverados
• Milton Harley Owners Group
• Mosport International Raceway
• Motor Maids Inc.
• Motorcycle Ride for Dad
• Motoress
• Motorsport Marshalling Services
• Ontario Chrome Divas
• Ontario Dual Sport Club
• Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
• Ontario Norton Owners
• Ontario Road Riders Association
• Ontario VFR Owners
• Oshawa Competition MC Club
• Out To Ride Motorcycle Club
• Peterson Derry Racing
• Red Fridays Foundation of Canada
• Red Knights MC Ontario
• Retreads International MC Club
• Ride For Sight
• Ride 4 Pets / Gr8 Oddz
• River Rat Riders Inc.
• Salvation Riders
• Servants Against Child Abuse
• Sidecar Racers Association
• Southern Cruisers Riding Club
• Star Riders of Ontario
• Team Cops
• Team GTA Chiropractic
• Team Matrix Racing
• The Red Ride
• TOMA Ride for Burned Kids
• U of T Formula SAE Racing Team
• Upper Canada Cruisers
• Valkyrie Rider Cruiser Club
• Veterans Video Awareness Tour
• Victory Riders Association
• Vincent Owners Club
• Vintage Japanese MC Club
• Vintage Road Racing Association
• Walton TransCan
• Welland County Motorcycle Club
• Widows Sons (Masonic Riders)
• WROAR Ride Zen Riders Motorcycle Club