Erik Buell Racing specializes in providing factory uses only part of the Buell motorcycle and services, the development of racing engines and motorcycles, as well as the construction and sale 1125R Buell ® motorcycle use race based solely on the basis of a license from Harley-Davidson, as well as providing technical support to Buell motorcycles.

Erik Buell Racing will specialize in the supply of race-use-only Buell motorcycle parts and race preparation services for engines and motorcycles, and the building and sale of Buell® 1125R-based race-use-only motorcycles under license from Harley-Davidson, as well as providing technical support to racers of Buell motorcycles.

"I'm looking forward to helping Buell racers keep their bikes flying," said Erik Buell. "We've got some exciting race development projects in the works and it will mean a lot to me personally to see Buell racers competing for wins and championships in the 2010 season and beyond."

"I'm pleased that Harley-Davidson is assisting Erik in establishing this business to continue supporting the racing efforts he has had so much passion for over the years," said Buell President and COO Jon Flickinger. "Harley-Davidson and the Buell Motorcycle Company will always be proud of their affiliation with Erik, and we wish him well in this new endeavor to support Buell racers."

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Ducati North America proudly announces the newest addition to the model range, the 848 Nicky Hayden Special Edition. 848 special edition will be launched tomorrow at the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Respect the Fourth of July, Ducati were celebrating the American World Champion Nicky Hayden with a special USA-themed 848. US-exclusive model will be unveiled at Ducati Island at the USGP with Nicky Hayden and Ducati CEO Gabriele Del Torchio.

Nicky Hayden who was the first Edition of the 2010 model year 848's to arrive in the United States. The characteristics and upgrades to the 2010 model this bike including the American-inspired livery, LED dash light for superior night visibility, a 30mm mirror extension kit to improve vision and aluminum cam belt tensioner pulley to improve acceleration.

Boasting 134hp 10,000 rpm, the 848 edition Nicky Hayden unmatched in the middleweight class for torque and power values.

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New-generation YZF-R1: Highly purified excitement
The radical and innovative new 2009 model YZF-R1 represents the most significant development in engine and chassis technology ever seen in the 11-year history of this legendary motorcycle.

Since the original YZF-R1 was released into an awe-struck marketplace, Yamaha’s flagship 1,000cc model has established a reputation as being one of the most innovative and exciting motorcycles in the large-capacity supersport class. For 2009 that outstanding reputation is sure to be reinforced more than ever before!

Featuring an all-new 998cc engine whose design, feel and character has been influenced by our championship winning M1, the new high-tech R1 powerplant is closely linked to our MotoGP bike. Indeed, in its long and illustrious history, the R1 engine has never benefited from so much MotoGP developed technology as the 2009 model.

In addition, the completely redesigned aluminium Deltabox chassis and aggressive new styling, give the new-generation YZF-R1 a radical new look and bring innovative technology to the class. In the same way that the original YZF-R1 threw the rule book out of the window, this revolutionary new model sets a new benchmark for the super-competitive 1,000cc supersport category.

Crossplane crankshaft engine for purer torque output
Rather than look exclusively to additional electronic aids to further enhance the new YZF-R1’s performance and controllability, Yamaha’s engineers have opted for a mechanical solution.

The defining and most influential feature of the new YZF-R1 is the use of an innovative new 998cc engine which has been developed from our winning YZR-M1 MotoGP design. Undoubtedly the single most significant piece of technology to be seen on this compact new high-performance engine is its race-developed crossplane crankshaft, which delivers outstandingly pure torque characteristics and high levels of traction. Indeed, the new engine’s linear and controllable torque characteristics are the very essence of this radical new generation YZF-R1.

Uneven firing interval for new levels of feel and traction
The new engine’s uneven 270° - 180° - 90° - 180° firing interval creates a whole new feel to the inline 4-cylinder engine, giving the new YZF-R1 rider a more precise and immediate feeling of control over the torque output levels. In addition, the new engine’s linear torque delivery gives rise to a confidence-inspiring sensation that makes each throttle input, however subtle, feel as though it is transmitted directly to the rear tyre.

The result of this rider-responsive torque is an enormously capable 1,000cc supersport motorcycle that is designed to deliver previously unattainable levels of traction for unrivalled cornering performance.

To accentuate the performance gains of the new crossplane crankshaft engine, we have also developed a new short-wheelbase aluminium Deltabox chassis and optimized the front and rear suspension systems. And the radical and aggressive new styling emphasises the new YZF-R1’s concentration of mass and dense compactness.

Engine

Newly-designed inline 4-cylinder engine with crossplane crankshaft
This remarkable new 998cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder 4-valve engine features bore x stroke dimensions of 78.0 mm x 52.2 mm, giving an extremely short stroke layout, together with the largest bore dimensions ever used on a Yamaha 1,000cc supersport engine. In association with the short stroke and big bore, a high compression ratio of 12.7:1 is featured, which contributes to the new engine’s impressive power output of 133.9 kW (182 PS) at 12,500 rpm, and a torque output of 115.5 Nm (11.8 kg-m) at 10,000 rpm with natural aspiration.

Engine Technical Highlights
• MotoGP-developed 998cc liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder 4-valve DOHC
• 133.9 kW (182 PS) at 12,5000 rpm (in France: 78.1 kW (106 PS) at 10,000 rpm)
• 115.5 Nm (11.8 kg-m) at 10,000 rpm (in France: 90.3 Nm (9.2 kg-m) at 7,000 rpm)
• Short-stroke, big-bore design
• Bore x stroke 78.0 mm x 52.2 mm
• Crossplane crankshaft
• Uneven 270º - 180º - 90º - 180º firing interval
• Newly-developed forged aluminium pistons
• Closed-deck ceramic-composite plated cylinder
• Fracture split (FS) carburized con rods
• Optimised large-diameter crank journal and flywheel mass
• YCC-I (Yamaha Chip Controlled Intake)
• YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle)
• Fuel injection system with secondary injector
• D-mode Map
• Redesigned forced air intake
• Slipper clutch
• 4-2-1-2 exhaust and twin up-slanted mufflers

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