Category: Paris Motorcycle Show

Does Ludovic Lazareth build a better bike than Buell?

Filed under: Motorcycles, Paris Motorcycle Show

Lazareth combines a few of his most frequently-used elements on his newest creation based on the current generation fuel-in-the-frame Buell chassis. Employing a supercharger which was previously used in the engine bay of a last-generation Mini Cooper S, the Lazarus also features a single-sided swingarm and single-sided front fork. The […]

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Posted in Paris Motorcycle Show on Nov 7th, 2007, 9:40 am     

Honda introduces the all-new 2008 CBR1000RR

Filed under: Honda, Motorcycles, Paris Motorcycle Show
Click above image to view gallery of the new CBR1000RR.
If you’re a fan of sportbikes, you’re faced with more quality choices now than ever before. While that means that no matter what you choose you’re not likely to be disappointed, it also means that researching your decision is […]

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Posted in Paris Motorcycle Show on Nov 7th, 2007, 9:40 am     

BMW introduces new R1200S-based HP2 Sport

Filed under: Motorsports, BMW, Motorcycles, Paris Motorcycle Show
click above image to view gallery of the BMW HP2 Sport
Longtime BMW riders would hardly recognize the motorcycles coming from the Bavarian bike maker these days. Starting with the redesign of the R-Series models and their bump in displacement to 1200cc’s a few years ago, BMW has been […]

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Posted in Paris Motorcycle Show on Nov 7th, 2007, 9:40 am     

2008 Honda Transalp debuts in Paris

Filed under: Etc., Euro, Honda, Motorcycles, Paris Motorcycle Show

Besides all being categorized as “Adventure Touring” bikes, what do the Suzuki V-Strom series and Kawasaki’s new Versys have in common? They’re both less than 1000cc’s and sold in America. Not that we’re keeping track or anything, but so are the BMW R1200GS, KTM 990 Adventure, Triumph […]

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Posted in Paris Motorcycle Show on Nov 7th, 2007, 9:40 am     

Paris Motorcycle Show: KTM Concept 690 Stunt

Filed under: Euro, Motorcycles, Paris Motorcycle Show

From time to time on Autoblog, we run stories featuring KTM’s new X-Bow roadster. Color us orange with anticipation at the prospect of an open-air performance machine from the Austrian company normally known for generating excitement with fewer wheels by two. Case in point: the new KTM Concept 690 […]

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Posted in Paris Motorcycle Show on Nov 7th, 2007, 9:40 am