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Archive for April, 2010
Safety first: Alpinestars Tech Air Race motorcycle suit features airbags
April 30th, 2010 | 
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Alpinestars have today presented their Tech Air Race motorcycle suit, which was specifically designed and built to enhance the rider’s survival chances in case of a crash. In other words, the leather suit has airbags.
The safety gear manufacturer somehow managed to integrate the system into the Electronic Airbag Protection Suit and have it controlled through a high-tech electronic brain and we hear the process was a long and complicated one, but the breakthrough was worth the while.
The suit constantly monitors the rider’s movements and will only arm if the rider is moving and the engine is running. It offers five levels of programming and even works on electric bikes, so it seems Alpinestars thought at everything.
In the unhappy event of a crash, the safety system’s response is crucial, so the electronic brain determines the imminence of a crash in about 8 milliseconds, the airbags fully inflate in 50 milliseconds and they stay like that for 5 seconds before starting to deflate, process which takes 25 seconds.
Once used, the system can be rearmed in less than 60 seconds using two separate cylinders with a cold charge of nitrogen. The extra protection system will increase the price of the standard suit with about $2,500 when it is expected to hit production in June 2011. Also, the system will be adapted on all kinds of riding gear, from racing to off-road.
It all sounds good in theory, but nothing compares to actually seeing the airbag system being deployed on a rider, so hit the jump for a video showing just that.
Safety first: Alpinestars Tech Air Race motorcycle suit features airbags originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 30 April 2010 11:52 EST.
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"Ferrari of electric bikes" or a modern Flinstone vehicle? [w/video]
What looks to be a slightly more complex approach towards the classic idea of a mountain bike actually ends up being claimed the “Ferrari of electric bikes”. Yes, this is the M55 Bike EVO-001, an electric bike that simply cannot pass unnoticed by those interested in this particular segment of electric vehicles.
Based in Hungary, M55 have developed the bike for the past three years and after five prototypes, they’re taking it to the production line. Built around a one-piece molded aluminium frame, the M55 Bike EVO-001 doesn’t seem to bring anything new on the market, but it is actually its integrated battery pack and a centrally mounted motor that make a difference.
M55 has put together two different versions for two different types of fun. The most powerful isn’t street legal, but an off-road sport version with a 1300 W (1.7 hp) motor, while its homologated sibling comes powered by a 250 W (0.33 hp) motor.
So, what is it that could turn this into a Flinstone vehicle because it certainly ain’t the motor. Well, the fact is that on both bikes the engine speed is controlled by the rider through the pedals. This means that both man and machine work together towards…Flinstones-style commuting? But let’s not be mean as this is an ingenious way to save up the A123 systems battery.
Furthermore, the five-speed engine is backed up by a Rohloff Speedhub with 14 gears, which is positioned in the rear wheel hub. All these combined turn the sport version of the M55 Bike EVO-001 into a 43 mph green machine, but definitely not into a Ferarri.
Other fancy, but not entirely necessary, bits are the Brembo disc brakes.
The Hungarian manufacturer only plans to produce 250 of these bikes, so don’t expect them to be cheap. Hit the jump for the official video.
"Ferrari of electric bikes" or a modern Flinstone vehicle? [w/video] originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 29 April 2010 12:10 EST.
1984 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller motorcycle auctioned for $131k
This Hildebrand & Wolfmüller is the world’s first-ever patented motorcycle and it recently sold at auction for $131,200. Made in Germany, the motorrad is powered by a 1488cc four-stroke twin engine developing an impressive for the time 2.5 hp at 240rpm. Weighing around 132 pounds and reaching a top speed of approximately 31 mph, this was the time’s only and best mechanical horse around. And it showed german ingenuity. For instance, the water needed for cooling the engine was held in the rear fender, while the transmission system is similar to that of a locomotive.
The vintage production motorcycle sit in an US barn for the past 70 years and after being auctioned off in England it now sees its way back to Germany for display. Hit the jump to see a restored 1896 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller buzz around.
1984 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller motorcycle auctioned for $131k originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 09:24 EST.
Probe into Ravi Gaikwad role in motorcycle scam on fast track – Indian Express
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Probe into Ravi Gaikwad role in motorcycle scam on fast track
Indian Express Transport Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil said the department is probing only Gaikwad's role in the “super-bike scam”, while his possible investment in … |
Monobike urban concept is electric, easy to live with
With designers struggling to come up with eco-friendly and space sufficient concept bikes, especially for urban use, it seems that ingenuity is the way to follow. We just came across such a solution in the form of the Monobike, an electric concept motorbike that is even able to be parked vertically in order to save space in your garage and make it easier for you to find a place to park in the future’s even crowdier cities.
Designed by Ilia Vostrov, the Monobike’s main goal is maneuverability, which is offered by the two leaning front wheels and a much smaller rear one. This makes the bike safe enough to allow speeds of 110 mph and that’s where the rider can open a special ducting to accelerate and change air direction, lifting the rear wheel off the asphalt for a more aggressive riding experience.
Overall, this concept looks rather interesting, but details are scarce in what concerns the power of its electric engines and range, not to mention it looks rather dangerous.
Monobike urban concept is electric, easy to live with originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 26 April 2010 11:45 EST.
30 West 90th Street – Curbed (blog)
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30 West 90th Street
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Dirt bikes + cars + monster trucks = off-road madness
Off-road riding/driving can give one quite a rush and the number of stunt man in this field grows bigger every year. Some may call them crazy, but a well organized and synchronized choreography leads to pure madness and a healthy adrenaline rush. See what happens when adrenaline junkies with dirt bikes, cars and monster trucks get together for some action.
Dirt bikes + cars + monster trucks = off-road madness originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 23 April 2010 11:51 EST.
Bimota Moto Morini MMB-2 FighterMotard by Oberdan Bezzi
Oberdan Bezzi looks keen on the Bimota Moto Morini union that he started with the MMB1 sketch as we’re now looking at his second rendering in this concern. Called MMB2 FighterMotard, the bike seems to combine the streetfighter and hypermotard styles in a way that looks just right.
A simple look at the bike made up by the two Italian brands is enough to spot Granpasso influences, but the low and aggressive stance definitely makes it a streetfighter.
The bike should address to a much larger crowd than that of enduro riders as it would most likely do well in the city, good off the asphalt and excellent down the twisties.
Bimota Moto Morini MMB-2 FighterMotard by Oberdan Bezzi originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 22 April 2010 08:35 EST.
Yamaha XS650 by An-Bu
Although the Yamaha XS650 is a decades-old bike, custom builders still spot potential in the middleweight parallel-twin, SOHC motor powering it and still going strong today. For instance, the guys from a small shop called An-Bu in Nagoya, Japan have managed to transform it into a stripped-back custom that would make even Brad Pitt proud when sitting behind its short bars.
The bike was stripped off its unnecessary parts and while the frame was modified for a lower and more aggressive stance, the original engine and wheels were kept. We like the new exhaust and entirely black painted wheels, but there’s actually much more to this custom. Take a look at the custom-made gas tank, seat and modified rear fender, but don’t go looking for a front fender because they’ve removed that entirely. Performance wheels do come in handy despite the fact that this looks like a very light bike and they don’t mention anything about engine performance being increased.
Looking at the Yamaha XS650 by An-Bu, it is easy to see what the Japanese idea for a custom is.
Yamaha XS650 by An-Bu originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 11:51 EST.
Aprilia MXV 4.5
Not long ago, Aprilia decided to enlarge their success area from supermoto (SXV) and enduro (RXV) to motocross with the MXV 4.5 model. Don’t be fooled by the bike’s similar looks as Aprilia spent a lot of time modifying the platform in order to prove efficient for motocross riding. The frame and fuel tank suffered radical changes, while the engine has been worked on from airbox to exhaust.
Aprilia MXV 4.5 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 20 April 2010 07:32 EST.
Ducati Monster 796
Ducati has just confirmed rumors related to the introduction of an all-new Italian naked by adding the Monster 796 to their 2010 model lineup. The big news follows Ducati’s poor Monster 1100 sells as the biggest Monster of them all gets close to the race-spec Streetfighter’s pricing range. Also taking in consideration the fact that the Monster 696 doesn’t have enough juice to keep the good stuff coming for more experienced riders, the need was felt for a middle solution, NOT a new middleweight model. So here it is
The new bike came to life after Ducati combined the chassis of the big Monster with the 2010 Hypermotard 796 engine. We must say the Borgo Panigale manufacturer has great expectations from their in-between solution, which they claim being “the perfect synthesis between sports performances, aesthetics and daily riving pleasure.”
While we cannot contradict them in any way, we’ll just have to let the numbers speak for themselves: 87hp and 58 lb-ft of torque coming from the 803cc, two-valve, air-cooled twin, all while weighing in at a 369 lbs dry. Optional ABS will add 4 lbs to the standard weight figure. Bodywork colors available for when the bike is supposed to hit Europe’s dealerships this April are Ducati Red, Arctic White, or Diamond Black Silk, all with the red frame and black wheels. Considering the €8990 European pricing, the 2010 Ducati Monster 796 shouldn’t start at more than $10K in the United States.
This new Duck has gone from rumor to fact in a very short time and it is all thanks to Ducati’s variety of “donor bikes” that helped put it together. This means little investment for the Italian company and more profit, definitely the theoretical way to rise up overall sales of the Monster lineup. Factual, we’ll just have to wait and see. Hit the jump for the official video and full specs.
Ducati Monster 796 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 19 April 2010 10:25 EST.
Aprilia RS 50
In a world where 50cc two-wheeled vehicles are called mopeds, the Aprilia RS 50 manages to stand out as a supersport model with all the features that come with the category.
The two-stroke engine’s 8.4 horsepower would mean the difference between a stock and an aftermarket exhaust in the case of most liter bikes, but when you start thinking that Aprilia took the time to develop an aluminum frame and swingarm, light wheels and an RSV-inspired fairing for the RS 50, you know that they’re up to something big (and not necessarily in terms of engine displacement) here.
Although it might seem like it’s designed for pure fun, the smallest supersport bike from Italy is here to teach kids and teenagers the first steps in sports riding. And when the engine starts feeling week, an 80cc cylinder kit will keep riders on their first RS bike before even considering the RS 125 alternative.
Aprilia RS 50 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 16 April 2010 11:12 EST.
2010 Kawasaki Z1000 by Roaring Toyz
The 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 is already one of the best Japanese nakeds around, but ways to make it better are always found either by riders individually or by tuners. These lasts have the habit of developing entire upgrade kits that set the bike miles away from its original state of new product that has just come out the factory gates.
Take the 2010 Roaring Toyz Kawasaki Z1000 case for example. The bike gets a set of Performance Machine wheels (17-inch front, 18-inch rear), 240-section rear tire, a custom-built braced swingarm and Brocks 4-2-1 exhaust, just to mention some of its most impressive new features.
The gold/silver paintjob does help at setting the bike apart from its standard siblings, but what we like the most about this project is the fact that it looks like that’s just the way Kawi did it in the first place. This is really one of those bikes that people see and ask “what is stock and what is aftermarket about it?” Click past the break to find out.
2010 Kawasaki Z1000 by Roaring Toyz originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 15 April 2010 11:43 EST.
Aprilia Shiver 750 GT ABS
What started as the simple transformation from naked to sport-touring ended up a completely new project for the Italians from Aprilia because turning a class-leading urban commuter into a machine ready to take on any kind of trip means more than simply adding a half-fairing and a screen to the original bike.
The Aprilia Shiver 750 GT/ABS is a technologically advanced and highly refined way to prove the Italians have a word or two to say in this industry.
Aprilia Shiver 750 GT ABS originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 14 April 2010 11:31 EST.
Aprilia Shiver 750
It was little what Aprilia could improve at their Shiver 750 naked bike, but they decided to do it anyway and then claim the 2010 model year is a more advanced one than its predecessor. Indeed, the naked bike gone supermoto gets a headlight cowl, wave brake discs and new colors, but we wouldn’t brag too much about it as, in essence – meaning engine and chassis – it remains the same.
Aprilia Shiver 750 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 10:54 EST.
Engine sound imitator becomes Turkish celebrity
Fevzi lives in Gaziantep, Turkey and to most people he was just a regular guy until a motorcycle dealer got on tape his unusual talent. Definitely our favorite Turk, Fevzi can imitate motorcycle/car sounds like we’ve never heard before. Any sound starting from that of Suzuki and Yamaha literbikes, continuing with the unmistakable sound of a two-stroke Yamaha 115cc bike and even with that of a massive tractor engine, simply comes natural to now Turkish television’s favorite showman. Tune up your speakers and prepare yourself for a healthy laugh session.
Engine sound imitator becomes Turkish celebrity originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 12 April 2010 11:40 EST.
1977 Billetproof Customs KZ 400 Café Racer
Take a look at this 1977 Kawasaki KZ400 in the small photo and at the veritable café racer above only to find that there are little similarities, enough to have you say we’re talking about two different bikes. But it is precisely the ease of transforming an old Japanese bike into a café racer what impresses us the most about this project.
Billetproof Customs bought the bike for $300. The reliable engine still ran good, so it was worth stripping everything off of it in order to see what can be done from a fresh start. Said and done. They started with the frame, which was seriously modified and then they built the wheels and brought in lowered front shocks and custom shortened rear shocks. The old Kawi was now 2 inches lower and got itself a much more aggressive stance also thanks to the shortened clubman bars.
The bodywork was next. A refurbished 1979 Suzuki GT 500 fuel tank found its place on top of the frame together with the one-piece seat and rear tail section, which were custom made out of fiberglass by the builder. The reconditioned engine was now ready to go back on and it was fed through a single carb instead of its original dual ones. Also, it now features custom made and wrapped exhaust pipes and so they obtained a retro look instead of the classy one that chrome would have given the bike.
After adding a disc front brake and custom drilling the rear drum as well as hiding the battery under the tail section, the bike was ready for painting. Like all the above mentioned, this was done by the manufacturer and Kaki was the color of choice. Other nice details worth mentioning are the headlight, bar end mirrors and speedo, taillight as well as the custom stitched seat in between. Hit the jump for a multitude of photos.
1977 Billetproof Customs KZ 400 Café Racer originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 10 April 2010 11:17 EST.
DYNAMIC DUO – National Post
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DYNAMIC DUO
National Post Nonetheless, it's an attractive little ride, sporting a phat 17-inch front tire, handlebar riders matched to a super-bike-like handlebar and the thick front … |
Let's Get Ready for Friday Night Drags; Season Opens April 30 – WhoWon.com
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Let's Get Ready for Friday Night Drags; Season Opens April 30
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MotoGP : 2010 Qatar – Gresini Honda – Race preview – F1SA
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MotoGP : 2010 Qatar – Gresini Honda – Race preview
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A SOUTH Tyneside teacher is cycling across the Algarve to raise cash for charity. – Jarrow & Hebburn Gazette
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A SOUTH Tyneside teacher is cycling across the Algarve to raise cash for charity.
Jarrow & Hebburn Gazette The 38-year-old, who is raising funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, hopes to complete the ride, known as the Superbock Super Bike in under 24 hours. … |
Bikers hop to it cheer up kids in hospital – The Star
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Bikers hop to it cheer up kids in hospital
The Star WORLD super bike champion James Toseland led a procession of leather and giant furry mascots through Sheffield city centre as hundreds of … |
Throttle Wide Open race school hosted at Kari Motorway: Navroze Contractor – Wheels Unplugged
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Throttle Wide Open race school hosted at Kari Motorway: Navroze Contractor
Wheels Unplugged Three extremely enthusiastic super bike riders, Anand Dharmaraj, Bhaskar Ramani and Poncho Gopinath from Bangalore who consider riding fast on Indian roads … |
Bookings are Open for Harley-Davidson in India This Month – Ganpati News (blog)
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Bookings are Open for Harley-Davidson in India This Month
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