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Is this Honda's inspiration for mass-centralisation
By Mark Forsyth on 21/10/2009 16:46:02
Our man in Tokyo checks in after discovering where Honda engineers get their design cues from
frequented by key Honda personnel, is actually the catalyst for the firm’s current obsession with mass centralisation.Well, Sigmund Freud would have made the same link, wouldn’t he?
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The Power of Balance
By Ben Miller on 01/12/2010 12:27:54
MotoGP racers talk about it, road bike engineers strive for it and, if your bike’s got it, riding really, really quickly is easy. But what the hell is balance?
confidence. Underslung exhaust. Not original but crucial to centralising the mass, something many balanced bikes share.The original GSX-R750F was the child of two parents; Suzuki's World Endurance programme (which went from reliable, fast but weighty GS1000
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Scoop: Genuine 2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R official image
By Admin on 11/09/2007 23:45:32
Visordown's got the first factory shots of the new 10R
-led 'mass centralisation'?It certainly looks the part, I'd have one on looks alone over the new 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. Back to the iconic and mean ZX-10R of 2004 and you'll be able to see and sit on this bike at this year's NEC Motorcycle Show, from
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Live from the 2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 launch
By Mark Forsyth on 15/12/2010 09:39:46
I'm at the launch of the GSX-R in Almeria and, well, the sun's out...
on not just weight saving (9kg lighter overall) but mass centralisation, too. Even the way they've repositioned the rider plays a part in this.Anyway, I'm out in group two so if my bike (I'm sharing with MCN's test rider) survives its first twenty minute
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Aprilia RSV Factory vs. Yamaha R1 vs. Honda CBR954RR
By Rob Hoyles on 20/07/2010 12:24:03
Three of the very finest 1000cc superbikes ever made; the Honda CBR954 Fireblade, Aprilia RSV1000R Factory and the Yamaha R1 are now at bargain prices.
There was a time, not so long ago, that sportsbikes looked as good as they went. The original YZF is a prime example. Then mass centralisation, catalytic converters and aerodynamic efficiency got in the way. Suddenly, function overtook form
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Moto Morini Rebello revealed
By Visordown News on 02/04/2012 10:30:49
First look at the Rebello 1200
over that time) the new Rebello shares most of its underpinnings with the Corsaro, including the 130bhp 1200cc engine and tubular steel frame, but wraps it all in a stumpy, retro-inspired cafe-racer look.An under-belly exhaust helps centralise the bike
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2008 Honda Fireblade launch - technical stuff
By Tim Skilton on 22/12/2007 21:33:03
All the bits that make the 2008 Blade special
more compact, mass-centralised design that shortens and lightens the front and rear of the machine. Honda claims this helps the new Blade change direction faster.New ram air ports integrated into front cowlThe new Fireblade's ram air intake with new
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Buell Super TT XB12STT will be in dealers soon
By Visordown News on 22/02/2007 09:03:23
Latest Buell set to hit the showrooms within a month
-up " incorporates the brand's Trilogy of Technology design principles. Low unsprung weight, frame rigidity and mass centralisation ensure that the XB12STT is stable and agile. The 1365mm wheelbase, Showa suspension and Pirelli Scorpion Sync tyres further enhance
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Win one of 10 Buell Experience Days
By Visordown News on 23/05/2008 15:02:55
Buell teams up with Visordown to offer 10 lucky readers the chance to win a Buell Experience at Mallory Park
team. The full range of Buell motorcycles will be available at each event incorporating the infamous trilogy of technology design principles. The low unsprung weight, mass centralisation and frame rigidity will add to rider enjoyment across all
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Win one of 5 Buell Experience Days
By Visordown News on 29/07/2008 10:58:28
Buell teams up with Visordown to offer 5 lucky readers the chance to win a Buell Experience Day at Cadwell Park
of technology design principles. The low unsprung weight, mass centralisation and frame rigidity will add to rider enjoyment across all of the action-packed activities.Track riding at Experience Days can be enjoyed on models from the current Buell range
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