Top 5 Most 'Attitude-Loaded' Motorcycles of 2014

It’s still early in the year but Carmudi, a leading online vehicle classifieds portal has shortlisted its top 5 for ‘Most Attitude-Loaded’ Motorcycles of 2014’.

 

Suzuki V-Strom 1000

This redesigned model has a bulked up motor running at 1,037cc and offering road going comfort. It is Suzuki’s first model with implemented Traction Control and horsepower now increased to 99 at 8.000rpm. Apt for those looking for an adventure styled V-twin.

Price: 12,699 USD & Dh46,644.06

Key Specifications

Dry weight: 474 lb.
Wheelbase: 61.4 in.
Seat height: 33.4 in.
Fuel mileage: 36 mpg
Performance: 0-60 mph - 3.1 sec
Horsepower: 91.1 hp @ 8240 rpm
Torque : 67.4 lb.-ft. @ 3980 rpm
Top speed: 126 mph

 

KTM RC390

It’s an agile sports bike. Powered by 375cc single-cylinder, you can ride it from race track to country roads. We are keeping our fingers crossed that it is released until the end of the year. So if you want to show your sporty side, this could be your ride.

Price: (Under) $8,260 USD & Dh30,339.39

Key Specifications
Design: 1-cylinder 4-stroke engine, water-cooled
Displacement:   373.2 cm³
Bore: 89 mm
Stroke: 60 mm
Performance: 32 kW (43 hp)
Starting aid: Electric starter
Transmission: 6 speed, claw shifted
Engine lubrication: Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Primary gear ratio: 30:80
Secondary gear ratio: 15:45
Cooling system: Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch:  Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated
Ignition system: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment


 

Harley Davidson Street 750

Harley Davidson now comes up with a new entry-level machine, attracting rather younger customers. It’s every bit Harley though, with a 749 cc V-twin engine letting you cruise at a three-digit pace. Take on the rumble with confidence!

Price: 7,500 USD & Dh27,547.88

Key Specifications
Engine type: liquid-cooled 749cc 60-degree v-twin
Bore & stroke: 85.0 x 66.0mm
Induction: mikuni efi 38mm
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Valve train: four valves per cylinder, sohc
Transmission: six-speed manual
Final drive: belt
Front suspension: fork
Rear suspension: twin rear shocks
Front brake: single disc, dual-piston caliper
Rear brake: single disc, dual-piston caliper
Front tire: 100/80r-17
Rear tire: 140/75r-15
Rake: 32.0º
Trail: 4.5 in.
Wheelbase: 60.4 in.
Seat height: 28.2 in.
Wet weight: 503 lb.
Fuel capacity: 3.5 gal.
Performance: 0-60 mph 4.6 sec
Braking: 60 mph-0 152 ft
Horsepower: 57.6 hp at 7955 rpm
Torque: 43.2 lb.-ft. At 3790 rpm

EBR 1190RX

Motorcycle genius Erik Buell has created one of the most impressive bikes for this year. The new EBR 1190RX follows the RS, which was unfortunately limited to 35 units and cost around $50.000. This model is optimized for serial production and built for high-performance with the EV-V2 1190cc T-Twin which zips at 185 horses. Go intimidate with your power!

Price: 18,995 USD & Dh69,769.58

Key Specifications
Engine type: 1191cc liquid-cooled v-twin
Bore & stroke: 106.0 x 67.6mm
Induction: twin 61mm dell’orto throttle bodies
Compression ratio: 13.4:1
Valve train: dohc, four valves
Transmission: six-speed manual
Final drive: chain
Front suspension: inverted showa 43mm big piston fork
Rear suspension: showa shock
Front brake: 386mm perimeter disc, inside-out 8-piston caliper
Rear brake: single 220mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front tire: pirelli rosso corsa, 120/70zr-17
Rear tire: pirelli rosso corsa, 190/55zr-17
Rake: 22.4º
Trail: 3.8 in
Wheelbase: 55.5 in
Seat height: 32.5 in
Claimed dry weight: 419 lb
Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal

Ducati Monster 1200s

We all know the Ducati Monster, which was setting styling trends back in 1993 and saved Ducati from the financial crash. For its birthday, the manufacturer from Bologna has created a new 2014 version. It’s a growling monster that fires up at 145 horsepower. You need pure grit to ride this angry machine.

Price: (Starting from) 21,618 USD & 79,403.99 AED

Key Specifications
Engine type: 1198cc liquid-cooled l-twin
Bore & stroke:   106.0mm x 67.9mm
Induction: efi with 53mm throttle bodies
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Valve train: desmodromic; four valves per cylinder
Transmission:    six-speed
Final drive: chain
Front suspension: 43mm fork; 5.1 inches travel (öhlins 48mm on s)
Rear suspension: single shock; 5.9 inches travel (öhlins on s)
Front brake: dual radial-mount four-piston calipers with full-floating 320mm discs (330mm discs on s)
Rear brake: single 245mm disc
Front tire: pirelli diablo rosso ii, 120/70zr-17
Rear tire: pirelli diablo rosso ii, 190/55zr-17
Rake: 24.3º
Trail: 3.7 in.
Wheelbase: 59.5 in.
Seat height: 30.9/31.9 in.
Dry weight: 401 lb.
Fuel capacity: 4.6 gal.

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