Ducati Diavel now in diamond black

Ducati have recently announced the Ducati Diavel will be available in a new diamond black with black frame together wit ha black anodised headlamp body and lateral air intakes.

Ducati DIAVEL in Diamond Black

The new colour is already in production and will be available in February next year (2011).

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Top Pick Up Trucks of 2010

We all heard about famous race cars, family cars, fastest cars, most expensive cars, cheapest cars, etc. Today, we take a sneak peek on pickup trucks - usually used to carry a lot of heavy materials at the back of their open trunk. Here are some of the top pick up trucks of 2010. Enjoy.

1. Toyota Tundra

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Price: $38,105

Tundra came out around the year of 2000 and has been a favorite since then. The manufacturing headquarters are located in Texas. The engine is one of the things why a lot of people love this car and it quickly filled the United States’ streets.

2. Ford F-Series

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Price: $42,900

Of all the F-Series, the F-150 is one of the most popular and has remained on top. According to an analyst, these pickup trucks account for most profits made by the company. My cousin has this car, so I can just drive the baby, after I ask permission to use it of course.

3. The Ram

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Price: $42,650

This is also known as the Dodge Ram when it first came out into the market. A lot of Ram was sold since the beginning of the year. The design gradually changed as the demand increases and decreases. It has won a lot of awards over the past few years because no matter where it goes, it moves and runs smoothly.

4. Chevrolet Silverado

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Price: $47,820

This model was in the market for 12 years. The company designed it to be classic and they sure know what they’re doing. It’s slightly bulky and heavy duty. Despite those characteristics, they aim well at certain customers.

5. Honda Ridgeline

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Price: $36,780

This truck is huge and massive and is particularly popular in Canada this year. This is the first time Honda had an experiment on this line of vehicles. It came out around 2005 and received an award a year after it entered the market.

6. Toyota Hilux

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Price: $55,690

Hilux was known as “Tacoma” 15 years ago. After many years of having the same configuration, it was recently modified. This pickup truck is compact but it can carry great weights and go to far distances. I want to try to take this baby for a land trip with my friends.

7. Nissan Frontier

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Price: $28,930

This series was manufactured 12 years ago while for some reason it was discontinued in Japan 8 years back. However, it’s being monopolized in the market of North America and Tennessee. When it was first structured a lot of people had wondered whether the public would accept it or not. Fortunately, they did and it’s still working its charms till this year.

8. Mitsubishi Triton

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Price: $56,340

This compact vehicle was popularly known as Mitsubishi Forte 8 years ago in Japan. Millions of units were sold only to this year and is being imported by the American citizens almost regularly. This is also known as Mighty Max because of its powerful and massive size. This is one of my favorites.

9. Isuzu D-Max

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Starting Price: $49,320

This truck has several versions but the ones made in Thailand are the best. It’s known as “Holden Colorado” in Australia and “Isuzu Rodeo” in United Kingdom. This may be hard to find for all the different kind of names it has. If it’s as good as they said it is, then I’d love to give it a drive.

10. Ford Courier

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Starting Price: $69,355

This truck was first manufactured in 1952 and is popular till now, aside from being practical it looks good. The company is selling a huge amount of volumes this year. The Ford Courier has a lot of storage space and the design is easy to work with.

Drive safely and a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team of Motorsports International! We’ll see you again next year, 2011, for more motoring escapades and fun facts filled with the smell of burned rubber and oil.

Reference: http://top-10-list.org/2010/09/12/top-ten-pick-up-trucks-2010/

New Radical Harley Davidson

Harley-Davidson XL1200 Nightster® , with a Harley-Davidson Factory Radical Paint set

Scottish dealership, Glasgow-based West Coast Harley-Davidson has created an eye-catching version of the Harley-Davidson XL1200 Nightster® , with a Harley-Davidson Factory Radical Paint set and a host of added accessories. Named Devil’s Infantry, the paint kit is one of just five across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Only 200 exist worldwide.

The Factory Nightster® is fitted with mini Ape Hanger bars, forward controls, slammed Progressive rear suspension and a leather sprung seat. West Coast have also fitted it with a stage#1 1200cc v-twin engine, diamond black throttle, clutch and brake lines and custom footpegs.

The custom paint job, features roaring flames and an incredibly detailed burning skull motif, and is finished with a subtle blue pearl tone.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Fact: Cars are Cheaper during Christmas

If you’re planning to buy a car during springtime, you’re missing a great opportunity to buy one this Christmas for a good deal. Why? It’s because a lot of people are busy buying other gifts and preparing for Christmas. A lot of people wouldn’t want to drive a long the wintery road. The huge opportunity is right in front of you since there is lesser competition, lower dealership traffic, and more incentives as dealers are cleaning up their yearly inventory.

The best day to buy a car is a week after Christmas and considering that it’s also the last month of the year. Car dealers are trying to hit the end of the month and end of the year incentives from car manufactures.

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Make a Good Impression with the Dealer

Buying a car for your kid, partner or for yourself this Christmas is not a bad idea. Once you buy the car, it’ll be difficult or impossible to return the car unless you had made arrangements with the dealer. Be sure to get close, friendly or maintain a good communiqué with the dealer. You might even have the dealer drop the purchased car right in front of the recipient’s front yard to complete the surprise.

Auto-Buying Services

If you are not interested with sitting and arguing with the price and fees with the dealer, you might consider hiring an auto buying service with good reputation for as low as $250. You wouldn’t want to waste your time preparing your holiday dealing with a car dealer.

Personal Touch

If you plan to buy it as a gift and want to make it really surprising, then ask the dealer to tie a big bow ribbon. Dealers at some point have done this before so it’s not that difficult to ask. Just don’t forget to take a video and capture the moment when your loved one sees your gift.

Merry Christmas to all the motoring enthusiasts out there!

Keep visiting our blogsite for more helpful and informative car tips and ideas.

Source: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46627.asp

Free Royal Enfield Fury Wallpapers

Royal Enfield Fury

Royal Enfield Fury

Royal Enfield Fury

At last weeks Motorcycle Live show Royal Enfield's UK distributor, Watsonian Squire launched the flat-track inspired Royal Enfield Fury. The first Royal Enfield since the 1960's to feature twin exhaust pipes.

We now have a great selection of Free Desktop Royal Enfield Fury Wallpapers for you to download on the www.inter-bike.co.uk site in our Royal Enfield Wallpapers section.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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2011 Edition Cars on Sale in Australia

We’ve all seen the 2010 model cars and are waiting for the 2011 models. Guess what? They’re here! Well, some of them that is on sale in Australia. Makes me want to buy a plane ticket to Australia and check out these cars for myself. The prices listed below are manufacturer’s price and may differ from a dealer’s or may not include the delivery price. Enjoy.

1. 2011 Mercedes-Benz R 300 CDI

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Price: $92,200

Fuel consumption: 9.31 per 100km

It runs at 100km distance in 9.7 seconds topping the speed of 210km per hour. It also has an Electronic Traction System which is an automatic break control for downhill gradients (4ETS).

2. 2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI

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Prices:

• $27,790(Three doors)
• $28,990 (Five doors)

Fuel consumption: 7.91 per 100 km

Polo GTI rockets to 100km distance in 6.9 seconds at the speed of 228km per hour. Polo GTI is like the cousin of GTI. The difference between the two is Polo GTI gets an optional LED daytime running lights with its optional bi-xenon headlights.

3. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG And CL65 AMG

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Prices:

• $423,300 (CL 63 AMG - 5,461cc, 8-cylinder Bi-Turbo, 400 kW and 800 Nm)
• $519,250 (CL 65 AMG - 5,980cc, 12-cylinder Bi-Turbo, 463kW and 1000Nm)

Fuel consumption: 14.01 per 100km

The CL63 sprints 100km distance at the speed of 4.4 seconds at the top speed of 250 km per hour. It is expected to reach the top speed of 299km per hour especially when the engines and transmission are upgraded.

What to Look Forward: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

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Price: $72,500 (which is As-tested MSRP)

Check more motor guide articles and car tips in our archives.

Reference: http://www.themotorreport.com.au/news

Downhill Downdale - Gee Atherton vs David Knight in Fort William

The ultimate two wheel race perhaps? Two wheels pedal power versus two wheels petrol engine power, but downhill of course!


The race took place at the home of UK mountain biking, Fort William, between downhill World Cup Winner 2010, Gee Atherton, and Enduro E3 World Champion 2010, David Knight. Who would be fastest down the course?

Watch the video below to find out....






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Jon Booth
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Royal Enfield Fury launched at Motorcycle Live

Royal Enfield's first twin exhaust bike since the early 1960's was launched at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live show at the Birmingham NEC this week. The new flat track inspired Royal Enfield Fury was styled by Royal Enfield's UK distributor, Watsonian Squire, and is based on the fuel-injected Electra.

Royal Enfield Fury

It is claimed the twin silencers allow the 499cc single cylinder engine to breathe more freely, producing a distinctive exhaust note.

Wide western style bars sit on a specially made billet aluminium top yoke. The traditional nacelle is replaced with a chrome headlight and digital instrument panel.

The design team at Watsonian also gave the rear end of the bike a radical makeover, replacing the twin saddle with a flat track style glass fibre seat unit, incorporating a discrete tail light and chrome mini indicators.

The bike will be on sale early next year, the Royal Enfield Fury will sell for £5500 in black and at £5895 in blue and white colour schemes.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Top 5 Most Expensive Motorcycles in the World

When riding a motorcycle, it’s a bit more relaxing and exhilarating but of course, it’s different when you start comparing it to a car. The feeling of riding an expensive motorcycle is different, too. For some, the pleasure of just even seeing an expensive motorcycle is somehow addictive. Collecting expensive or limited edition motorcycles is an intense hobby. Below, you’ll find the most expensive motorcycles in the word, enjoy.

5. MV Agusta F4 CC

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Worth: $120,000

Top Speed: 315 kilometer per hour (195 meter per hour)

The initials, “CC”, stands for Claudio Castiglioni, the director of MV Agusta. This motorcycle was designed by him in Varese, Italy.

4. MTT Gas Turbine Superbike

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Worth: $150,000

Top Speed: 320 kilometer per hour (200 meter per hour)

This motorcycle is not also expensive but also the fastest. This motorcycle is the current title holder of world’s fastest motorcycle in the Guinness World’s Book Record.

3. MacchiaNera Concept Bike

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Worth: $201,000

Top Speed: 315 kilometer per hour (195 meter per hour)

MacchiaNera means “Black Spot” in Italian. The origin is very mysterious from the Italian designer and engineers. Their concept is to create power and light weight at the same time.

2. Ecosse Titanium Series RR Limited Edition

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Worth: $275,000

Top speed: 325 kilometer per hour (217 meter per hour)

The whole internal framework of The Ecosse is made out of titanium. The entire body and wheels are made out of carbon fiber coated with varnish. This is limitedly made and a serial number is engraved on the handlebar clamps and plates.

1. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike

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Worth: $555,000

Top speed:676 kilometer per hour (nearly 400 meter per hour)

No motorcycle can beat the Dodge Tomahawk since its engine is featured or is similar to Dodge Viper, the sports car made by the Dodge division of Chrysler. The uniqueness of the Dodge Tomahawk is also because it has two front and two rear wheels. Could this still be a motorcycle or a car?

If you enjoyed reading this article, you might also enjoy reading our other motor guide tips. Check them here.

Reference: www.worldinterestingfacts.com/car/top-5-most-expensive-motorcycles-in-the-world.html

Husqvarna at Motorcycle Live

SMR511

Husqvarna are at this weeks Motorcycle Live at the Birmingham NEC for the first time under the stewardship of parent company BMW. Amongst the bikes for 2011 that they are displaying is the SMR511 weighing only 118kgs the SMR511 is  the most of its powerful single cylinder, twin cam power unit and is the latest flagship supermoto to be developed by the multiple World Championship winning brand.

TE630

In addition the Husqvarna Motorcycle Live stand R424 Hall 3, will show off  the dual purpose TE630 trail, an new addition to the 600cc single-cylinder four-stroke on/off-road sector. Designed to attract those less competition-minded riders who use their bikes every day and need more comfort and practicality.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Benelli celebrate a Century with the Century Racer 1130

This year is Benelli's centenary and to celebrate they have launched a commemorative model the Benelli Century Racer 1130. There will also be a 899 version as well . Moto GB UK importers will be showing the Century Racer 1130 at Motorcycle Live.

Moto GB will also be showing for the first time in the UK the Benelli TNT R160 in its new white and red colour scheme. The  TNT R160 features radial monoblock Brembo calipers and grey and yellow Marzocchi forks. The TNT R160  has a  triple-cylinder motor kicking out 155bhp from its 1130cc capacity.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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See the MV Agusta F3 at Motorcycle Live

The stunning MV Agusta F3 will be shown  for the first time in the UK at Motorcycle Live at the Birmingham NEC on the Moto GB Stand 221 – Hall 3. This middle-weight supersport  has an inline 675cc three cylinder engine. With ride-by-wire and multi-maps to optimise the power output and a counter-rotating crankshaft, never before seen on a production supersport engine.

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Triumph launches many new models.

Triumph motorcycles has announced the launch of no less than seven new models, they are the Tiger 800, Tiger 800 XC, Daytona 675 R, Speed Triple, Thunderbird Storm, America and Speedmaster. If you want to find out more about these new models check out the Triumph article on www.inter-bike.co.uk.

Plus you can see all of the new models  at this year’s Carole Nash Motorcycle Live - NEC, Birmingham (27 November - 5 December) Hall 3A, stand R730

Ride safe.

Jon Booth
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Top 10 International Police Cars

Ever wondered how police cars look like in other countries? Well, let me tell you, they kick ass. You could see them for yourself. Try and see if you can run away with speeding from them, though the answer to that dear friend, would be no. Here are the Top ten International Police cars that have been upgraded to have some specs for a cooler and faster police car. Please take note that how these cars have been built and geared is strictly for law enforcement use only.

10. Carbon Motors E7 – United States of America

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Price: Has not yet been announced

Top Speed: 155 mph

The Carbon E7 is built to last 250,000 miles, compared with 75,000 to 120,000 miles for the typical patrol car. The seats are made especially for comfort while wearing a duty belt.

9. Volkswagen GTI - Dubai

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Price: $22,760 - $24,606

Top Speed: 149 mph

Although this is not the fastest car, the performance of the entire car is pretty impressive. There’s a three door and a five door GTI. The 2011 GTI is in great value, they might want to upgrade for a newer car but it will cost some more for the government.

8. Holden VE Commodore -Australia

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Price: $34,490 - $36,490

Top Speed: 155 mph

On August 31, 2010, Holden revealed the VE Commodore Series II range, the first major update to the VE Commodore since its launch in 2006. No one will be able to say no when pinned down on the car, they might want to just have a ride.

7. Porsche Cayenne - Russia

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Price: $41,416 – $110,477

Top Speed: 143 mph

The next-generation Porsche Cayenne was expected to go on sale on April–May 2010 as a 2011 model. You’ve got to try riding this car even if you’re not the one behind the wheel.

6. Ford Mustang GT – United States

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Price: $21,149 - $35,596

Top Speed: 149 mph

For those who aren't sufficiently impressed by the GT's improvements from these past few decades, the TrackPack option package tightens up the suspension.

5. Jaguar XF – United Kingdom

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Price: $49,975

Top Speed: 149 mph

There is a version of the XF Diesel S for the UK market, intended to be used as a police car. The Jaguar Concept-XF was designed to showcase the preliminary styling of the Jaguar XF. So if there were feedbacks of the car, the Jaguar XF might have looked different.

4. Mazda RX-8 - Japan

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Price: $26,645 - $32,140

Top Speed: 155 mph

The first version of the RX-8, chassis code SE3P, was produced from model year 2003. Have you ever seen the animated series “You’re Under Arrest?” Well the car looks really like the one in the series.

3. Mitsubishi Evolution X – United Kingdom

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Price: $33,590 - $40,990

Top Speed: 155 mph

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is also known as the Lancer Evo or Evo.

2. Porsche 911 - Germany

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Price: $84,100 – $106,100

Top Speed: 189 mph

From generations, it has now become a hero on the road for civilians. This is usually for racing but chasing villains is also racing right?

1. Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia - Italy

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Price: $201,000

Top Speed: 203 mph

This car is very worth it and the price says it all. The smooth, fast driving on the road makes you want to have one, too. There was a report last year that one of the cars had an accident. Don’t worry both the police and the passenger had only minor injuries. Just imagine the horsepower it had to pull that incredible speed. Now I have to add this up in my dream car list.

Keep visiting our blog for more interesting lists. Motor Guide will be publishing more helpful motor tips articles and facts in the next posts to come. (:

Reference: askmen.com/top_10/cars/top-10-international-police-cruisers.html