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Cliff's
Notes
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Newsletter
for
February
19,
2009 Media
Contact:
Chris
KirknessIn
this
Edition:
BMW
S1000RR
NewsDucati
1098
OpportunitiesDaytona
Viewing
PartyBMW
Superbike
Reality |
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in
the
Dark?
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America's
most
prestigious
and
historic
motorcycle
event
goes
UNDER
THE
LIGHTS
for
the
first
time
in
2009!
And
we
are
planning
a
little
party
to
watch
and
celebrate
the
start
of
racing
season
in
the
US.
Bring
pizza,
snacks
and
beverages
and
join
in
the
fun
with
friends
and
fellow
enthusiasts.
When:
Friday
March
6,
2009
Where:
Cliff's
Cycle
Revolution
-
Rider's
Lounge
Time:
Doors
Open
8pm
-
Televised
8:30pm
RSVP
to
Daytona
Party
HOT
NEWS
ANNOUNCED
FEB
18,
2009
Ducati
North
America
is
proud
to
announce
the
brand's
return
to
Superbike
racing
as
Team
Foremost
Pegram
will
contest
the
2009
AMA
Pro
Racing
Superbike
Championship
on
a
Ducati
1098R.
Opening
ceremonies
for
the
American
Superbike
race
in
Daytona
will
take
place
Thursday,
March
5th
at
3pm.
Look
for
Pegram
on
Ducati
Island,
just
outside
of
Daytona
Motor
Speedway,
on
March
6th
at
1pm
for
autographs.
Ride
On! |
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Stimulus
Plan
What's
in
it
for
Motorcycles?
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if
you
buy
a
new
motorcycle,
car,
light
truck,
sport
utility,
or
recreational
vehicle
after
Feb.
17
and
before
Dec.
31,
2009,
you
may
be
able
to
deduct
the
state
and
local
taxes
you
paid
with
your
purchase.
Sorry,
used
motorcycles
don't
count.
You
don't
even
have
to
itemize
your
deductions
to
get
this
benefit,
but
there
are
two
important
limitations:
You
can
only
deduct
taxes
paid
on
the
first
$49,500
of
the
vehicle's
price.
The
tax
break
starts
shrinking
once
your
income
hits
$125,000
for
singles
and
$250,000
for
married
couples.
Of
course
you
should
talk
to
a
professional
tax
accountant
for
details
pertaining
to
your
specific
circumstances.
And
now
some
toys
to
stimulate
your
senses
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2009
BMW
S1000RR
Begins
Production
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It's
February
2009
and
a
batch
of
street
production
BMW
S1000RR's
ready
for
delivery?
Almost
a
year
ago
we
noted
-
"details
of
the
S1000RR
are
still
a
little
vague,
we
can
tell
you
that
it
adopts
the
successful
formula
of
an
inline-Four
engine
with
a
target
of
190
crankshaft
horsepower
and
190kg
(419lbs).
BMW
intends
to
enter
World
Superbike
competition
in
2009
with
its
S1000RR.
It
will
build
1000
of
the
new
literbikes
by
the
end
of
2009
to
meet
homologation
requirements
for
this
production-based
class."
Fast
Forward
and
get
ready
for
racing
action
as
BMW
Motorrad
prepares
for
the
first
race
of
the
2009
World
Superbike
Championship
in
Philip
Island. |
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The
racing
bikes
will
be
fairly
close
to
serial
production
models,
allowing
for
the
greater
audience
identification
characteristic
of
the
sport.
Behind
the
scenes
meanwhile,
production
of
the
serial
machine
is
getting
underway:
the
BMW
S
1000
RR.
The
package
of
this
completely
newly
developed
motorcycle
with
its
999cc
in-line
4-cylinder
engine
is
very
compact
and
light.
The
dry
weight
of
the
motorcycle
is
183
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A
completely
new,
recently
developed
sports
ABS
featuring
four
different
modes
as
well
as
the
dynamic
traction
control
system
(DTC)
will
be
available.
for
the
Supersports
BMW
S
1000
RR.
The
functional
principle
of
the
traction
control
system
has
been
borrowed
directly
from
racing.
The
distinctive
design
of
the
S
1000
RR
reflects
the
general
style
of
the
segment
but
also
clearly
represents
the
brand
BMW.
The
new
S
1000
RR
will
be
available
in
the
four
finishes
Mineral
Silver
metallic,
Acid
Green
metallic,
Thunder
Grey
metallic
and
-
based
on
the
BMW
Motorrad
racing
colors
-
Alpine
White/Lupine
Blue/Magma
Red.
Both
its
supreme
performance
figures
and
its
outstanding
riding
properties
make
the
BMW
S
1000
RR
an
extremely
attractive
offer
in
the
Supersports
segment.
The
engine
has
a
very
compact
cylinder
head
and
is
narrow
in
shape.
The
valves
are
activated
by
means
of
very
small,
light
cam
followers,
virtually
at
Formula
1
level
in
terms
of
their
dimensions.
This
construction
ensures
very
high
engine
speeds
and
allows
maximum
freedom
in
engine
design
in
terms
of
torque
and
output.
Call
203-740-1270
ext
120
or
email
More
S1000RR
Info
for
deposit
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BMW
K1300S/K1300GT
Evolution
of
Design |
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BMW
made
a
mild
splash
at
the
INTERMOT
show
in
Cologne,
Germany,
last
October
with
restyled
and
re-engineered
K-series
motorcycles.
The
three
new
models—the
K1300S,
K1300R
and
K1300GT—build
on
the
old
models'
strengths
while
minimizing
some
of
their
shortcomings.
The
über-powerful
K1300S,
touted
as
the
lightest
(503
pounds
dry)
and
most-powerful
bike
in
a
class
that
includes
Suzuki's
legendary
2008
Hayabusa
and
Kawasaki's
2008
ZX-14,
gets
improvements
to
make
it
better-handling,
faster
and
lighter
than
the
2008
K1200S
it
replaces.
The
lower
A-arm
in
the
Hossack-type
front
suspension
is
now
aluminum
alloy,
reducing
unsprung
weight,
while
the
chassis
has
slightly
revised
steering
geometry
and
a
.6-inch
longer,
62.4-inch
wheelbase.
The
new
bodywork
is
slimmer
and
more
aggressive-looking.
BMW's
motorcycle
designer,
David
Robb,
said
that
the
styling
changes
had
to
be
noticeable
but
logical:
"It
shouldn't
look
like
you
just
put
a
costume
nose
on
the
bikes."
More
air
flows
to
the
engine
through
a
revised
intake,
where
it
is
put
to
good
use
in
the
bored-and-stroked,
1293cc
inline-Four.
The
engine
yields
a
claimed
175
hp,
7
more
than
the
K1200S,
and
peak
power
is
reached
1000
rpm
sooner,
at
9250
rpm,
with
more
torque
all
through
the
rev
range.
The
clutch
and
gearbox
also
have
been
reworked
for
better
shifting,
and
the
optional
speed-shift
system
(allowing
clutchless
shifts)
from
the
HP2
is
available.
Another
interesting
option
is
the
new
electronically
adjustable
suspension
that
allows
the
rider
to
change
the
rear
spring's
actual
rate
in
addition
to
preload
and
damping.
And...
wait
for
it...
BMW
has
put
the
turn
signal
switch
on
a
traditional
button
on
the
left
handlebar.
Why
was
it
never
a
problem
for
Harley
Davidson?
The
K1300GT
gets
the
K1300S'
drivetrain,
optimized
for
its
sport-touring
mission.
Power
is
160
hp—up
8
hp
over
the
K1200GT—with
more
torque
on
tap
above
3500
rpm
than
before.
Other
than
a
few
cosmetics
the
bike's
appearance
remains
the
same.
The
K1300R
will
not
be
coming
to
the
US
market.
Both
the
K1300S
and
K1300GT
are
on
the
floor. |
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DUCATI
1198/1198S
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Is
the
Press
Biased
OR,
Is
this
THE
Bike
to
Own?
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With
all
the
articles
hitting
the
web
and
in
print
it
is
hard
to
miss
the
reviews
for
the
Ducati
1198.
Attached
is
a
sampling
from
MCNs
Chief
Road
Tester,
Trevor
Franklin,
at
the
Circuito
de
Algarve
near
Portimao,
Portugal. We
have
1198's
on
the
floor
so
come
and
judge
for
yourself Here’s
what
Trevor
has
to
say:
“While
the
new
1198
retains
the
silhouette
of
the
outgoing
1098
the
bike
is
completely
new.
Most
significantly
the
1198S
now
comes
with
Ducati’s
traction
control
(DTC),
where
previously
it
was
only
available
on
the
$40,000
race
ready
1098R.
Quite
simply
it’s
brilliant.
"Ducati
have
altered
the
way
the
traction
control
works:
on
the
1098R
the
bike
had
to
run
open
race
pipes
with
no
catalytic
converter
because
the
traction
control
system
retarded
the
ignition
before
finally
cutting
the
sparks
completely.
This
meant
the
fuel
injection
continued
to
pump
fuel
through
the
engine
which
would
have
damaged
the
catalytic
converter
in
the
standard
road
pipes.
"On
the
1198S
the
traction
control
system
works
by
firstly
retarding
the
ignition
and
then,
if
the
system
detects
major
wheel
spin,
it
now
stops
the
fuel
injection
from
working
and
therefore
no
fuel
can
enter
the
exhaust
pipe
and
the
catalytic
converter
remains
safe.
“The
other
major
changes
to
the
engine
are
new
lighter
crank
cases
which
save
in
the
region
of
3kgs
over
the
old.
The
cases
are
the
same
as
the
848
enabled
by
a
new
casting
process
which
removes
any
air
bubbles
or
gases
in
the
aluminium
castings.
There
is
also
a
reduction
in
the
amount
of
aluminium
material
used
to
make
up
the
cases.
“The
1198/1198S
now
produce
a
claimed
170bhp
at
the
crank.
This
increase
in
performance
comes
courtesy
of
the
bore
and
stroke
previously
seen
on
the
1098R
which
means
that
the
bore
and
stroke
is
now
106mm
x
67.9mm.
"As
a
result
there
is
also
an
increase
in
torque
which
is
really
noticeable
when
driving
out
of
the
slower
turns.
You
can
also
feel
the
traction
control
working
before
the
activation
lights
situated
on
the
dash
tell
you
it’s
doing
so.
“The
handling
is
much
the
same
as
the
1098
that
the
new
bikes
replace.
It’s
agile
and
easy
to
push
through
fast
corners.
Ducati
has
once
again
made
it’s
legendary
V-twin
superbikes
perform
like
no
other
V-twin.”
Add
your
2
cents.
Ride
one
home
and
post
to
every
forum
on
earth.
Call
203-740-1270
ext
118
or
email
1198
Test
Rider
and
get
your
name
in
writing. |
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2008
1098/1098S
FREE,
FREE
or
FREE
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As
you
can
see
the
1198
has
landed
on
the
floor
and
that
means
opportunity
for
sportbike
riders
who
don't
need
the
latest
tech.
For
a
limited
time,
YOU
can
take
advantage
of
our
'FREE,
FREE
or
FREE
1098
Promotion'.
With
the
purchase
of
a
new,
unregistered
2008
1098
or
1098S
you
get
your
choice
of
up
to
$3500
in
FREE
Accessories,
OR
up
to
$3500
FREE
on
a
Cliff's
Gift
Card
OR
up
to
$3500
combination
of
FREE
Accessories
and
FREE
Cliff's
Gift
Card!
So,
if
you
want
to
add
a
new
helmet,
Termi
exhaust,
extra
carbon
or
extended
warranty
to
your
bike
-
we
can
help.
OR
if
you
want
to
save
your
coin
for
parts
and
service
later,
we
can
help.
OR
if
you
want
a
combination
of
accessories
and
coin
on
account,
WE
CAN
HELP.
As
always
these
promotions
have
a
deadline.
This
opportunity
ends
April
30,
2009
or
when
all
the
1098's
are
riding
down
the
road.
Get
here
early
for
best
selection.
There
aren't
that
many
bikes
in
the
area!!!
Call
203-740-1270
ext
118
or
emailFREE
1098
Stuff
with
your
color
interest. |
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