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Zero Electric Motorcycles Expand into Mexico

Electric Motorcycles

Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced further expansion of its sales and distribution operations with the addition of Dofesa Aventura in Mexico.

The new Zero S and DS models are now available for demo rides and additional models are expected to arrive later this year.

John Lloyd (VP World Wide Sales of Zero Motorcycles) says: "Zero Motorcycles has experienced exceptional growth throughout Europe, and now we are pleased to be expanding our sales and distribution channels in North America with our neighbors in Mexico to continue the enhancement of Zero's international reach.

"It has become increasingly important in this market to deliver an unparalleled experience for those who are interested in affordable, high-performance, two-wheeled transportation and, with Dofesa Aventura, we are perfectly poised to support this development and demand."

Zero Motorcycles entered the European market in 2008 and subsequently experienced a rapid growth in demand. Starting immediately, its complete product line is available for purchase in Mexico and the expansion is being backed with marketing, sales and service through Dofesa Aventura.

Interested riders can now schedule demo rides on the highly popular S and DS, and in the coming weeks will be able to test ride additional models as they become available. Zero's new distribution partner in Mexico is joined by its Canadian network of dealers directed through National Motorsports of Montreal and includes; Ames Motorsports in Edmonton, Motosport Newman in Montrealand All Season Motorsports in Calgary.

Now that the North American distributorship network is complete, anyone who is interested in a Zero motorcycle from Canada down to Mexico can use Zero's dealer locator to schedule a demo ride in their area.

To schedule a demo ride in your area, visit zeromotorcycles.com/locator.

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Motorcycle fans are in for a treat with the return of the Carole Nash Irish Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the RDS.

Many of the best motorcycles in the world will be on show, with BMW among those leading the pack. In fact, BMW Motorrad will be unveiling the incredible new K1600 GT tourer to the Irish public at the show which runs from March 4 to 6.

Featuring the most compact in-line six-cylinder motorcycle engine in production, the 160bhp machine offers a never-before-seen blend of performance, comfort and technology. Steve Pitt, BMW Motorrad Market Area Manager for Ireland, said: ' The K1600 GT is a fantastic addition to our award-winning range of motorcycles.

This genre-defining luxury touring motorcycle features BMW's stunning new 1600cc in-line six-cylinder engine integrated with lightweight materials and cutting-edge technology previously only found in super-sport machines.

I am excited that we will be introducing the K1600 GT to all those who visit the show this year.' Another world-first for motorcycles from BMW Motorrad is the Adaptive Headlight. Available as an optional extra, the Adaptive? BMW's new K1600 GT tourer which will be on show at the RDS.

Headlight uses lean angle and speed data from the motorcycles to aim the light beam around the corner when the motorcycle is in motion, constantly providing the best possible vision when riding in the dark.

Steve Pitt added: ' The K 1600 GT personifies the term 'gran turismo'. There is truly nothing else with the K 1600 GT's blend of smooth, driving six-cylinder power, agile chassis and all-day comfort. 'It isn't class leading - it's class defining. The GT is the new benchmark for dynamic, cross-continent touring'.

Compiled by David Tucker. david.tucker@peoplenews.ie

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THREE motorbike ambulances are helping to save lives in the Mbale region of Uganda, thanks to the PONT (Partnerships Overseas Networking Trust) link.

The vehicles were handed over by three members of the Welsh Ambulance Service at a ceremony in Uganda last week.

This is the first time the poverty-stricken region has had an ambulance service.

Within two days of the launch, which was also attended by Wales’ chief medical officer Dr Tony Jewell, one of the bikes had already transferred 17 people to hospital or health clinics, potentially saving their lives. Julian Newton, a paramedic supervisor from Hawthorn ambulance station in Pontypridd, who has just returned from Mbale, said: “It’s absolutely certain these motorbike ambulances will save many lives and probably have already, in the first few days.

“Unlike in this country, where the lives we save are due to the use of medicines or a paramedic’s interventions, over there it’s often a simple case of getting people to a hospital or a health facility that saves lives. I feel very humble to be involved in something that will make such a big difference to people.”

The ambulances, which are suitable for use on Ugandan terrain, are the result of two years of work between Mbale and PONT. They have been funded by donations to PONT, including more than £4,000 from the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Rotary Club, in Leicestershire.

The three areas that make up the wider Mbale region – Mbale, Manafwe and Bududa – are each now covered by a motorbike ambulance. Mr Newton, who was accompanied by colleagues Mandy George and Giovanni Riva on last week’s Uganda trip, added: “The vision for the future is that the bikes will prove successful and, as the economic situation improves, the Ugandan government will recognise their value and roll them out to other parts of the country.”

Members of the Welsh Ambulance Service and PONT last year trained 60 people in Mbale as first responders as a forerunner to motorbike ambulances.

Harley-Davidson Could Move out of Wisconsin

In a story by the AP, it's suggested by Harley-Davidson that the company might have to move manufacturing out of Wisconsin to help contain rising costs. Here's an excerpt by Dinesh Ramde:

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Specification Motorcycles 2009 Aprilia RXV 5.5 Motocross Edition

ENGINE
ENGINE	77° V-twin 4-stroke, single overhead cam with rocker operated exhaust valves, chain timing drive, 4-valve heads, titanium valves
DISPLACEMENT	549 cc
BORE X STROKE	3.1 x 2.2 in. (80 x 55 mm)
COMPRESSION RATIO	12:1
FUEL SYSTEM	Integrated engine management system controlling ignition and fuel injection Throttle Body: 1.6 in. (40 mm)
STARTING	Electric
CLUTCH	Multiple disc in oil bath, cable operated
COOLING	Liquid
IGNITION	Electronic
LUBRICATION	Dry sump with external oil tank, separate gearbox lubrication
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH	87.5 in. (2,222 mm)
WIDTH	31.5 in. (800 mm)
WEIGHT	262.3 lbs. (119 kg)
GROUND CLEARANCE	15.6 in. (396 mm)
WHEELBASE	58.9 in. (1,495 mm)
FUEL CAPACITY	3.3 gal. (12 l) 95 RON lead-free
SEAT HEIGHT	37 in. (941 mm)
DRIVETRAIN
TRANSMISSION	5-speed
PRIMARY DRIVE	Spur gears Transmission Ratio: 22/56
FINAL DRIVE	Chain Transmission Ratio: 15/48
GEAR RATIOS	Enduro 1st: 12/31 2nd: 13/25 3rd: 15/23 4th: 19/24 5th: 21/22
SUSPENSION	Front: 45 mm upside-down fork w/ 2 adjustments Rear: Aluminum swingarm with cast body & hydroformed members, hydraulic monoshock w/ compression & rebound adjustment
OTHER
FRAME	Steel perimeter frame with alloy vertical members
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
BRAKES	Front: 270 mm stainless steel disc with floating caliper Rear: 240 mm stainless steel disc with floating caliper
WHEELS	Light alloy Front: 1.6 x 21 in. Rear: 2.15 x 18 in.
TIRES	Front: 90/90 x 21 in. Rear: 140/80 x 18 in.

Motorcycles Kawasaki KLX250S Red Motocross Edition

Have plate, will travel--that’s dual-sporting in a nutshell, and nowhere is that description more appropriate than in Death Valley National Park in California and Nevada, where miles of rugged roads wait to entertain two-wheeled explorers and some of the best scenery in the desert is tucked away in remote canyons. The ‘gotcha’ is that all vehicles must be licensed for the street. It’s no surprise, then, that Kawasaki chose the park to introduce its updated 2009 KLX250S last April, unveiling the bike’s first major overhaul since the original 2006 model. A 70 percent dirt bias to the test circuit reflected Kawi’s discovery that nearly all KLX owners use their 250s for trail riding, so why not show off the changes by letting the press kick up some Death Valley dust?

From Kawasaki’s perspective, the best improvement has to be the emissions package that lets it sell the KLX in California and cash in on a surge in enduro popularity. Riders in the other 49 states might yawn at this, but it gives 17 percent of the dual-sport market a chance to snag a KLX for themselves. And the upgrades, which raise the MSRP by just $200, make that an attractive proposition.

Riders will appreciate the suspension changes that take a page from the 2008 KLR650 mods, providing a more solid ride by trading off suspension travel (now 10 inches up front and 9.1 in the rear, from 11.2 and 11) and 0.4 inches of ground clearance. The 43mm inverted fork features 16-way compression damping adjustment and has shorter, stiffer springs than before, while the revised Uni-Trak rear suspension controls a lighter D-section aluminum swingarm with a compression- and rebound-adjustable shock. To complete the stability enhancement package, half-millimeter-thicker spokes lace new, stronger aluminum wheels, while Dunlop D605 tires improve pavement grip. The semi-double-cradle steel frame remains unmodified.

The original rear brake was weak and lacked feedback, so Kawasaki replaced the entire system, mating a 240mm petal rotor (formerly 220mm) to a new single-pot caliper, modifying the lever ratio, and improving the pads. It’s now a good match for the existing twin-piston caliper and 250mm disc up front, and has much better feel. Brake action is progressive, with both ends easy to modulate on either dirt or street. It’s still a dual-sport though, so you can expect some front dive under hard braking.

The motor remains an electric-start, liquid-cooled, four-valver with a 10,500-rpm redline and a gear-driven counterbalancer. A needle swap in the 34mm CV carburetor helps balance fuel economy with go-power, while new thin-section, high-capacity radiators and a slimmer fan improve cooling. With temps in the 90s and plenty of hard riding we had no overheating problems. Shift cam changes ensured no missed shifts all day from the excellent tranny, where Kawasaki moved the sixth-gear ratio closer to fifth to make the overdrive more usable. The final leg of the ride was 30 highway miles with a stiff crosswind, turning our press posse into tired, tilted drones packed tight on a desert two-lane. Fifth and sixth gears were perfectly spaced for tag-team duty as wind and topography challenged the 250’s powerband.

The day had started with miles of soft, gravelly road--not the gravel road to granddad’s farm, but twin tracks of deep desert rock chips that ask a lot from bike and rider. After relaxing my grip on the new, straighter handlebar I let the KLX respond to the challenge, and was never disappointed. Sitting or standing --with standing more effective and comfortable for my 68-inch frame--it was eager to go where I pointed it. The KLX charged through the rubble of the Funeral Mountains at a good clip, dodging rocks easily and slicing through the ridges between wheel tracks like a water skier crossing the wake. It’s also adept at going slow, though first gear could be lower for technical terrain.

“Slow down for white rocks,” the Kawi guides said. I remember it clearly. “Watch for drop-offs.” Heard that, too. But what with one scenic distraction or another it all faded away until I was suddenly at the lip of a 30-inch drop. A blip of the throttle leveled the bike as I launched off the edge, then whoomp! But not wham! The KLX’s suspension sucked up the impact without bottoming or bouncing, and I was on my way. The last few miles traded off whoop-de-doos and sand traps; once again, the KLX soldiered through, tracking well in the soft stuff and soaking up the dips. Give the bike extra credit for doing it all with the Dunlops pumped to a firm 20 psi-plus. The Kawasaki folks were happy to let us thrash their bikes, but weren’t eager to fix our flats.

Ten miles of freeway flying to Beatty, Nevada, demonstrated the KLX’s abundant horsepower and stable chassis. It also brought out a buzz in the seat and bars, though less than expected for a 250 at high revs and elevated speeds. More fast dirt roads brought us to Titus Canyon, the scenic highlight of the day. A winding, one-way road descended colorful cliffs to the floor of an ever-tightening chasm, letting me spend some time on the KLX’s comfortable, firmed-up seat instead of the pegs. The bike was just as fun at tourist speeds as it had been charging through open country earlier in the day. The only thing the test route didn’t offer was a set of paved twisties, but there’s no reason the more capable ‘09 shouldn’t handle them even better than the turn-happy 2006 model.

Keeping with the times, the updated KLX sports new plastic bodywork and an LCD instrument panel with a bar-graph tach, a clock and dual tripmeters, in addition to the speedometer and odometer. Gone are the handy luggage rack and grab handles, but dry weight is up by 16 pounds. So whether you look at mass or performance, there’s more to love with the 2009 KLX--and with 50-state availability, there are more people to enjoy it.

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