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09 Feb 2010 01:48 am

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Not getting enough exercise? It’s a common thing - we all recognize this, and still many things get in our way of working out. You watch people crowded into gyms doing workouts, and consider : I have to drive to the gymnasium, pay for my membership costs, then lift some weights. It seems like a lot of bother, can’t I do something that’s not going to waste a lot of my time - something that’s even useful?

So you might consider cycling, as cycling is a superb means to improve one’s well-being . You can cycle to the local shops or to work, so it’s very pragmatic. It’s also very cheap - there’s no petrol called for and the running costs are negligable. It’s also eco-friendly. And not forgetting the small point of actually getting fit too.

Yet lots of people are loathe to get a bicycle since it’s just TOO much effort. As bizarre as it sounds, it could be because they might live in a hilly area, be aged or have a particular ailment that make pedaling too “hardcore” for their capabilities. Also for a few individuals, it’s not practical biking to work simply because they sweat too much through the exertions of pedaling.

This is where e-bikes, or electric bikes come in. They give you a rest on the challenging slopes simply by turning your hand on the handlebar and allowing the electric motor take over - you don’t need to do any peddling then. Then when you feel up to it, just pedal. You get reasonable exercise and clean air without breaking a sweat. Electric bikes are also money-saving to run needing only a daily re-charge if you do around 15 to 22 miles per day, although most people need just a couple of re-charges per week as they are not doing this kind of distance. You can find a local supplier of electric bikes by searching online.

Nowadays the real cost of purchasing an e-bike have come right down in price, so you can find yourself saving a considerable amount of dosh on fuel, bus fares, gym memberships etc. by purchasing and on a regular basis using an electric bike.

10 Jan 2010 05:00 am

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The most popular Dirt Bikes are those manufactured by Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, and KTM. Some of these products can be very expensive since their demand is very high with professionals and amateurs alike.

When Kawasaki started mass-production of perimeter frame Dirt Bikes in 1990, the two-stroke, single-cylinder 249cc engine KAWASAKI KX250, along with KX125 became the first ones to be manufactured. A new KX250 can cost you around 6,000 dollars while you can get a used KAWASAKI KX250 for 1500 to 3000 dollars. A KX125 costs slightly lower.

The 449cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke Honda CRF450R is rated highly by owners due to its versatility, speed and power. This motorcycle costs around 6,000 to 7,000 dollars. However, not all Honda Dirt Bikes are as expensive. The HONDA CR 250 Motocross Dirt Bike, for example, costs only around 2000 to 4000 dollars.

Suzuki has been manufacturing a series of Dirt Bikes called DR-Z and a recent addition to this family is the Suzuki DR-Z125, available in two versions - DR-Z125 and DR-Z125L. These 124cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder models feature the traditional, five-speed transmission and the 2004 models cost 3,000 dollars.

The Yamaha YZ series is the most popular Yamaha Dirt Bike model. The 2006 models will cost you around 3,000 to 7,000 dollars or more than that. Of these, the 85cc, liquid-cooled, reed valve-inducted, 2-stroke YZ85 is the cheapest (3,099 dollars) while the 4-stroke, DOHC, 5-valve titanium, liquid-cooled engine YZ450F costs around 6,500 to 8,000 dollars.

The most popular KTM Dirt Bike, the KTM 200 EXC, has power band of the 200cc engine but weighs similar to a typical 125cc Dirt Bike. The KTM 200 EXC costs around 6,000 dollars. KTM also has a similarly popular family of Dirk Bikes the KTM SX series. There’s not much difference in price between the EXC and the SX series and they continue to some of the most popular off-road vehicles.

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