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Introducing Ducati’s new 848 Evo 2011. Replacing the current 848, the 848 Evo has 1198R Brembo Monobloc brake calipers, a non-adjustable steering damper and tweaks to the engine to make it rev harder and faster.   The Ducati 848 EVO can be classified as a Ducati's entry-level Super bike. It utilizes the same frame, suspension and nearly identical braking components as the premium World Super bike. The primary different is the power train with its use of a smaller 849 cc liquid-cooled L-Twin engine and conventional wet (bathed in oil) clutch.The smooth torque-rich power pulses of the Ducati's liquid-cooled 849cc L-Twin help the rider achieve fantastic drive off corners.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd. Introduced the new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion, a 4 stroke, 600cc liquid cooled, in-line 4 cylinder engine with fuel injection motorcycle, today. The launch to the media and press was held at the Thistle Port Dickson Resort. “We strongly believe the introduction of the new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 600cc middle sports model will offer customers a new riding experience and a discerning lifestyle, whether in city traffic or in the scenic country open roads” said Mr C. H. Ng, Managing Director of Hong Leong Yamaha Motor. Present at the launch was Mr Shin Yokomizo, the project leader for XJ6 who explained on the model concept and development. The new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion is locally assembled at its factory in Sg. Buloh and Malaysia is the second country outside Japan besides Brazil to assemble it. “The Yamaha XJ6 Diversion is a bike that you can feel comfortable, spend time and be with it anywhere, anytime” added Mr Ng.Hong Leong Yamaha Motor is targeting to achie

MINI Coupe is a two, two-door coupe version of the popular MINI Cooper. The new model sits up to 52 mm below the total, compared with the conventional model, and get the same engine and transmission specifications, relevant options MINI Cooper.   Since the range MINI Cooper Coupe. It features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 90 kW of power and 160Nm of torque. Sport a little more responsive chassis than the corresponding MINI Cooper hatch, coupe can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.0 seconds, compared with 9.1 in the normal model. Average fuel consumption is estimated at 5.4L/100km. Taking a step in the model list Coupe MINI Cooper S. It is equipped with twin-scroll turbo engine, «S», which produces 135kW of power and 260Nm of torque on overboost. It accelerates from 0-100km / h in 6.9 seconds and has a top speed of 230 km / h. It also has an average fuel consumption 5,8 litres/100km.