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The first photo of the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R, unpainted and in race trim, ready for testing at Suzuka. Two numbers from Kawasaki: 190bhp, 198kg. Big numbers indeed, compare them to 188bhp and 179kg (dry) of the 2010 model or to the 193bhp and 204kg (wet) of the current king of the superbike hill, the BMW S1000RR.

Assuming that the 2011 ZX-10R's 198kg quoted weight is wet, that compares well to the S1000RR, even if the power's till not quite capable of matching the F1 valve technology of the Bimmer. The problem is, there's no word as to which bike that weight applies to; this carbon and no headlights race bike or a full-equipped road bike? Kawasaki plans to test the new Ninja at Suzuka later this week, expect more official images and info to "leak" then.

Player 1, Kawasaki: "This design is an expression of its cutting-edge innovation and beauty."

Player 2, Chris Vermeulen: "The bike looks pretty trick. It's completely different and looks pretty special."

Player 3, Wes Siler: "All we're really seeing here is some folded-paper plastic on top of a distinctly conventional motorcycle."

 

This Ducati Monster in titanium has been created by Motocorse and includes both mechanical and stylistic upgrades. The Ducati Monster 1100 Titanium is a unique model with a hugely reduced weight and greater performance.

The Monster Titanium has a black tint with red finish and titanium and carbonfibre parts which reduce weight by 156 kg. It now has 102.6 hp on a bike where more than 60 standard components have been changed.

The exhaust is a titanium Motocorse Evoluzione ø54mm and the modifications to the engine now result in figures of 102.6 hp and 113 Nm, up from 95 hp and 103 Nm. The brake discs are made from composite ceramic materials and measure 320 mm. They pair with Brembo Racing calipers and titanium pistons on a Motocorse radial mount.

Forged aluminium Marchesini wheels are included, and a full set of various titanium bolts and screws, with adjustable foot pegs on their own reduce weight by 12 kg. Motocorse offer two personalisation programs: Kit One Full Upgrade or Kit Two Standard Upgrade, and will also do the paint finish and assemble the parts.

Source  Motocorse site.

Denmark is not just about their Danish pastries and heritage of Viking warriors, there is much more to it and you know that. To add another feather, they now have a very talented custom bike team by the name of WM. WM; short for Wrench Monkees has been on probably everyone's radar for some time now with their naked café racer customized bikes as evident from their features on various magazines, websites and blogs.

What WM had done to the Zephyer 750 is give the bike an enhanced look to stand out anywhere. The frame is standard, the engine is untouched. The front fork, swingarm and rims are standard. So what have they done actually? The all over paint including the painted engine covers, all the wirings, the megatron muffler are made in house. Also the rear end, that beautiful seat and of course the beautiful front fender and then the rear light are all designed by Wrench Monkees. They haven't mentioned about the handle bars but looks to be customized. I really like the red grips, it is reflecting beautifully against the glossy black paint scheme of the bike. The #14 probably refers to the series of make as they number each bike they have customized.

The bike started out as a stock Black Streetfighter S purchased from Ducati Austin. It didn't stay that way for long. A whole bunch of stylish and functional accessories were applied by Motovation. When you look at the list below you can see they took advantage of being the largest Rizoma distributors in the US and turned their bike into a rolling showcase for the products.

Rizoma

• Billet Clutch Cover and Pressure Plate
• Adjustable Folding levers
• Circuit 851 mirrors with Rizoma Adapters
• Lux Billet Grips
• Billet Fluid Reservoirs
• Billet Oil Filler Cap
• Billet Sprocket Cover
• Billet License Plate Relocator
• Track 77 Turn Signals Front and Rear
• Billet Adjustable Rearsets
• Front and Rear Billet Timing Belt Covers
• 29mm Gold Anodized Conical Bars
• Waterpump Slider Kit