DUBLIN HARLEY Davidson launched the VRSC V-Rod Muscle motorcycle last weekend. The 125hp bike has a new angular, low and clean look setting it apart from the other muscle machines.
The engine – a 1,250cc Revolution V-twin engine rubber-mounted in a hydro-formed steel-edge frame – has lots of super-power and can produce around 125hp at 8250rpm and up to 85ft-lbs. of torque at 7,000rpm.
The V-Rod Muscle comes with Anti-Lock Braking System and is available in black, silver, blue and red.
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES have unveiled the 2009 Suzuki Gladius. This funky and stylish middleweight naked Gladius replaces the SV650.
The V-twin engine is similar to the SV650 but with increased power and low to mid-range torque. It has upgraded suspension and brakes and a Ducati-style cast-aluminum/-steel trellis hybrid frame and chassis.
The AMD World Custom Bike Building Competition returns to the RDS in Dublin for the Motorbike and Scooter Show on February 27th to March 1st. According to the show’s organiser Ruth Lemass, “Ireland is a firm favourite and show goers have a direct say in what bike wins and who will go on to represent Ireland at the AMD World Finals in America.” See irishmotorbikeshow.com for more information.