12 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650 [Details/Photos/Specs] Revealed

Kawasaki has revealed details of its new 2012 Ninja 650..

The "R" moniker have been dropped from the 2012 Ninja 650..!!

After my ride experience of the 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R, I was all praise for its smooth and torquey (parallel) twin cylinder engine and comfortable ergonomics.

Kawasaki seems to have left the engine of the new 2012 Ninja 650 nearly untouched except maybe for slightly better midrange, which is a good thing as the engine on the Ninja 650R is a gem.

The aspects on which I felt the Ninja 650R lacked a bit was in its handling and braking department. I had also found the styling towards the rear of the bike a bit simple/bland and not in sync with the rest of the bike.

I am sure Kawasaki definitely must not have read my review and went about to bring out the 2012 upgrade of the Ninja 650, but it certainly looks like they have worked on the very aspects on which I had pointed out in my review.

What’s new in the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 650?

6 Video Review of the Yamaha R15 V2.0 [Courtesy: Power to the Rider]

A wonderful video review of the Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 from a bunch of enthusiasts..

What is it?

A Video review of the Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 on the "Race Track"

By Whom?

By a bunch of enthusiasts based out of Pune, with a new website called "Power To The Rider"

What’s special about the video review?

Near professional quality stuff from a bunch of enthusiasts..!! Great first effort.

Watch the Video posted below...

2 “Why does a Dirt Biker stick his leg out while cornering?” [and other unique facts about Off-Road bikes]

Unique facts about Off-Road motorcycles..

Off road motorcycles are something alien to most Indians. So far now we have never had any history of an off road bike being commercially successful in India. To most of us, any motorcycle with raised suspension and minimalistic body work is a “Dirt Bike”.

Like most Indians I too never fully understood the details which make off road motorcycles stand out or which makes them unique. I could not understand things like:

• "Why is the tank of an off road bike flat and small in shape?"


• "Why does the seat on an off road bike extend over the tank?"


• "Why does a rider stick his leg out while cornering an off road bike?"

Although I have not ridden any off road bike till date, this post is about some unique aspects of off road motorcycles that I have learnt over the years.

2 Godspeed Steve Jobs..

Adieu to a great visionary who has touched many lives.. including mine

"You will always be my greatest inspiration, someone who encouraged me to believe in my dreams, to "Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish"..!!

I have never been more saddened at the news of the demise of a man whom I have never met.

Godspeed Steve Jobs"

Steven Paul Jobs: Founder Apple Inc.
Feb 24, 1955 - Oct 5, 2011

16 Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 without the Rear tyre Hugger (and saree guard)

Photos of how the Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 looks sans its rear tyre hugger and it's saree guard..

After the face lift (err.. actually "rear" lift), the only eye sore on the updated Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 is the rear tyre hugger and the madatory (by Indian law) saree guard.

Removing both is not too difficult a task. Posted below are photos of how the Yamaha R15 V2.0 looks without them.

[Photo Credit: powertotherider.com]

The Yamaha R15 Version 2.0 seems to be in use for the Yamaha one make race in the ongoing 2011 National Road Racing Championships.