In the 1970s, sport riders were modifying their street bikes with some of what they saw being used on the racetrack, including clip-on handlebars, rear set footpegs, and ‘fast’ colours. This was done just as much for the look as for increased performance. The Café Racer style was born.
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On November 30, 2006, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) will release on the Japanese market a new model change of the Yamaha "XJR1300," the biggest displacement air-cooled naked (no cowling) model marketed in Japan, powered by an air-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC, in-line-4 engine that adopts a fuel injection (FI) system for the first time along with other changes.
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"FACTORY" IS A MAGIC WORD THAT IMMEDIATELY CONJURES UP THE WORLD OF RACING AND SPECIAL BIKES FOR SPECIAL RIDERS WHO FULLY APPRECIATE THE THRILL OF SPORTS RIDING. THE RSV 1000 R FACTORY IS THE TOP OF THE RSV 1000 R RANGE, AND A REFINED SUPERSPORT THAT IS AWESOMELY SUCCESSFUL ON THE TRACK.
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Based on the award winning MZ 1000 S, MZ presented at Intermot a Naked Bike with an aggressive Street Fighter look and feel.
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Special Features
The new Stella S-MX 4 boot integrates racing technolgy and every-day functionally and practicality for the ultimate street riding comfort. Women-specific anatomic design for a precise fit and exceptional comfort. Durable microfiber construction and injected PU shields the shin, ankle, calf, toe and heel from impact while minizing abrasion. Innovative air vents at the shin, calf, heel and forefoot are covered with a specially designed mesh (with a (...)
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The creative new S-MX 4 is a hybrid of high-perfromance racing technology coupled with every-day street riding functionality and practicality. Highly durable with a natural range of motion, the S-MX 4 also features a wide fitting foot shape for maximum comfort. Durable microfiber construction and injected PU shields the shin, ankle, calf, toe and heel from impact while minimizing abrasion. Innovative air vents at the shin, calf, heel and forefoot are (...)
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The all new, purpose-built S-MX R seamlessly blends classic Alpinestars racing performance, flexibilty and protection with real world practically, lightweight and comfort. All things considered, the S-MX R is the ultimate perofrmance/road riding boot that is every bit at home on the street as it is on the racetrack. A contoured shin plate protector is injected with high modulus PU for superior impact and abrasion resistance. Streamlined air scoops increase (...)
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Contoured shin plate protector is injected with high modulus PU for superior impact and abrasion resistance. U shaped calf protector is impact resistant and protects the ankle and calf area. Additional protection is provided by the top recessed buckle structure. Interchangeable bi-injected PU toe sliders with snap-in assembly. Wide and ventilated heel counter extends to the ankles and is combined with a shock absorbing padded insert and self-molding foam (...)
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The Concept of the Supertech revolves around it’s complex inner protective structure, bringing protection and support significantly closer to the body.
Rather than utilize the traditional single hinge boot system, which was found to put excessive strain on the rider’s knee. Alpinestars has developed a patented double-hindged assembly for the Supertech. The double hinge joint allows upper and lower protective structures to protect the ankle and heel.
Moreover, with no true constraint until (...)
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