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Thursday, August 8, 2013
Simoncelli is killed in MotoGP crash
Marco Simoncelli is killed in MotoGP crash in Malaysia. His death comes one week after Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon was killed at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Medical director Michele Macchiagodena said Simoncelli suffered a "very serious trauma to the head, to the neck and the chest".
The death is the first fatality in MotoGP since Japans Daijiro Katoh died from injuries sustained at the 2003 Japanese GP while, last year, Japans Shoya Tomizawa died in a similar crash to Simoncelli in a Moto2 race in San Marino.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Trend motorcycle modification in the 2011
Jakarta-Trend motorcycle modification in the 2011 will be dominated by the concept of sport futuristic and retro classics.
"Tendency modification of two concepts that have actually appeared in the last three years. However, the concept will be further strengthened in 2011 was, "said Amirul Nefo, modification observer who also teaches at the Faculty of Product Design and Visual Arts, National Institute of Technology Bandung, when contacted on Saturday (1 / 1).
Trends modifications that lead to the two concepts are also not free from the influence of the development of modifications of the world. Moreover, at the same time the availability of spare parts and accessories for the modification was also abundant in the market.
"The trend in some countries has been the mecca also leads to the two concepts," said Nefo.
Classic retro style favored not just want to reminisce with the romanticism of the past, but also to express their artistry and creativity combined with technological sophistication. Thus, although the retro-style classic, still thick with advanced technology.
"The instrument cluster and headlamp for example can only use the classical form but modern technology," said Nefo.
The futuristic sports style at the stretcher, other than because of the many variants that digelontorkan sports manufacturer to market as well as the embodiment of the latest technological developments. Digital technology and the range of devices continues to develop gadgets that will be applied in motor sport modification fruit. This style
"In addition, the modifiers can also have easy thanks to the design of new motor sport, especially the motorized 250-600 cc, the naked (open)," said Valen Baron Trisandi, modifier of B & B BlastMod, Karawaci, when contacted.
Number of motor sport supply large-capacity engine it also assessed the ease with which the modifier to be creative. The reason, they do not have to do Bore up the machine in order to enlarge the power to match the appearance of motor sport both futuristic and retro-style classic.
Although the concept of retro and sport sophisticated style, the motor can be driven modification to support their daily activities. "Motor will remain daily use, and give priority to aspects of comfort and security," said Valen.
Both Nefo and Valen said, although modifications will be dominated mainstream motor sport and other models are powered by large, at scooter matic modification or duck still developing. Style modification both tinged concept will also be retro and futuristic sports.
"But not as big as a large-engined motorcycles, it is because the support of spare parts and accessories for motor modifications neither big engine," explained Nefo.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
motorsport modification motorcycle news update new motor bikes Honda CBR150R ready for launch in January 2011 ! 50419730d7474c8eac0247c2ca43dbab
If reports from news doing rounds are to believed, the Honda CBR150R will be reaching the Indian markets sooner than the Honda CBR250R. The bike is expected to be ready for release by January 2011.
In India, the Honda CBR150R is all set to compete with the Yamaha YZF R15. Now, as per design, Honda CBR150R boasts of 20ps power capacity as compared to the 17ps delivered by Yamaha YZF R15. It is still the practical run that will decide if 20ps is actually possible.
The CBR150R boasts of wider tires as compared to the R15. The R15′s rear tire has a size of 100/80-17 which surprisingly is the size of the front tire of CBR150R. The size of the CBR 150R’ rear tire is 130/70-17, the same size as the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.
On the mileage part, Honda CBR150R is expected to give a mileage of 35kmpl, which is far less than what the R15 delivers. As per first
hand users of R15, the typical mileage it gives on Indian roads is around 40kmpl.
The CBR150R is expected to have better pickup if we are to go by the awesome technical specifications. The pricing is said to be
competitive and a little less than the lakh price tag of R15 just to keep the sports bike lovers interested.
Technical specification of CBR150R
| Features | |||
| Dimension & weight | |||
| Overall height | 1065 mm | ||
| Overall length | 1910 mm | ||
| Overall Width | 652 mm | ||
| Wheelbase | 1286 mm | ||
| Ground Clearance | 172 mm | ||
| Kerb weight | 115 kgs | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 litres | ||
| Engine | |||
| Type | 4-stroke, Single cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC | ||
| Stroke (2/4) | 4-stroke, air cooled | ||
| No. of cylinders | 1 | ||
| Bore x stroke | 63.5 X 47.2 | ||
| Displacement | 149.4cc | ||
| Electrical | 12V | ||
| Transmission | |||
| No. of Gears | 6-Speed | ||
| Clutch | |||
| Performance | |||
| Maximum Power | 18.5 bhp@ 10500 rpm | ||
| Max. Torque | 13.5 Nm @ 8500 rpm | ||
| Start | Electric start | ||
| Suspensions | |||
| Front | Telescopic forks | ||
| Rear | Monoshock | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Front | 276mm Disc | ||
| Rear | 220mm Disc | ||
| Tyres | |||
| Front | Alloys 80/90-17 mm | ||
| Rear | Alloys 100/80-17 mm | ||
| General Specification | |||
| Engine Capacity(in CC) | 149.4 | ||
| Power (in PS) | 18.5 | ||
| Top Speed (in km/hr) | 160 | ||
| Torque (Nm) | 13.5 | ||
| Gears | 6 | ||
| Fuel Capacity (in litres) | 10 | ||
| Seat Height(in mm) | 1065 | ||
| KerbWeight (in Kg) | 115 | ||
| 0 to 60 (in seconds) | 3 | ||
| Efficiency City(in Kmpl) | 30 KMPL | ||
| Efficiency Highway (in Kmpl) | 35 KMPL | ||
| Electric Starter | Yes | ||
| Front Disc | Yes | ||
| Alloy Wheels | Yes | ||
Friday, July 19, 2013
BMW HP4 Supersports Bike Lightest in the Class 1000 cc
BMW Motorrad released BMW HP4. This Supersports bike claimed lightest in the class 1000 cc. BMW HP4 using based BMW S 1000 RR and uses 1000 cc engine 4-cylinder with power 193 hp. BMW HP4 continue the previous series which was first launched in 2005 such as; BMW HP2 Enduro, BMW HP2 Megamoto and BMW HP2 Sport, it BMW HP4 became the first motorcycle in the HP family that uses 4-cylinder engine.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Honda Racing Corporation HRC present 2012 Moto3 machine in Catalunya
On Thursday, 2nd, June 2011 at the Catalunya Circuit, Barcelona, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) will present the NSF250R 4 stroke machine to be used for the future Moto3 class in 2012 that will replace the current 2 stroke, 125cc model used in the GP125 class. This high performance, lightweight and compact racing machine inherits important elements from the RS125R and will allow users to ride with the same sense of comfort whilst learning the basics to move up from entry level to the premier class, serving as a springboard in creating future MotoGP Championship riders.
From 1976s MT125R to the RS125R, which finished production with the 2009 model, Honda has produced an accumulative total of 15,000 market racing machines and over this long period of 34 years, Honda has broadened the base of 2 wheel motorsports both in Japan and Worldwide whilst also supporting a number of riders.
During this time, Honda has nurtured all 29 Japan Championship 125 cc class champions, a grand total of 130 Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix (WGP) victories, 11 manufacturer championships and 9 champions with the RS125R.
Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, currently riding the RC212V in MotoGP, both won World Championships aboard the RS125R and built up a great deal of experience.
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has also supported customers by selling kit parts to make the engine and other components more powerful while continuing with sales of base vehicles, thereby expanding constructor business opportunities.
Later, environmental challenges for mass production models were pushed to a global level, accompanied by a similar shift to 4 strokes for motorcycle racing machines.
The shift came from the the pinnacle of World Championship Grand Prix racing, moving from the GP500 (2 stroke, 500 cc) to the MotoGP (4 stroke, 990 cc or less at the time; currently 800 cc and next year returning to 1000cc) in 2002 and starting the Moto2 (one make 4 stroke, 600 cc Honda engine) in place of the GP250 (2 stroke, 250 cc) in 2010.
The new NSF250R will be presented at the Catalunya Circuit at 15h30 on Thursday, 2nd June in the Relax Area of the MotoGP Paddock.
This will be followed by a demonstration lap ridden by Alex Criville at approximately 17h00 on Friday 3rd June and a further demonstration lap after the MotoGP warm-up session on Sunday 5th June.
Source: MotoGP : Honda Racing Corporation to present 2012 Moto3 machine in Catalunya
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From 1976s MT125R to the RS125R, which finished production with the 2009 model, Honda has produced an accumulative total of 15,000 market racing machines and over this long period of 34 years, Honda has broadened the base of 2 wheel motorsports both in Japan and Worldwide whilst also supporting a number of riders.
During this time, Honda has nurtured all 29 Japan Championship 125 cc class champions, a grand total of 130 Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix (WGP) victories, 11 manufacturer championships and 9 champions with the RS125R.
Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, currently riding the RC212V in MotoGP, both won World Championships aboard the RS125R and built up a great deal of experience.
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has also supported customers by selling kit parts to make the engine and other components more powerful while continuing with sales of base vehicles, thereby expanding constructor business opportunities.
Later, environmental challenges for mass production models were pushed to a global level, accompanied by a similar shift to 4 strokes for motorcycle racing machines.
The shift came from the the pinnacle of World Championship Grand Prix racing, moving from the GP500 (2 stroke, 500 cc) to the MotoGP (4 stroke, 990 cc or less at the time; currently 800 cc and next year returning to 1000cc) in 2002 and starting the Moto2 (one make 4 stroke, 600 cc Honda engine) in place of the GP250 (2 stroke, 250 cc) in 2010.
The new NSF250R will be presented at the Catalunya Circuit at 15h30 on Thursday, 2nd June in the Relax Area of the MotoGP Paddock.
This will be followed by a demonstration lap ridden by Alex Criville at approximately 17h00 on Friday 3rd June and a further demonstration lap after the MotoGP warm-up session on Sunday 5th June.
Source: MotoGP : Honda Racing Corporation to present 2012 Moto3 machine in Catalunya
Sunday, July 14, 2013
2013 Indian Motorcycles In Sturgis
2013 Indian Motorcycles In Sturgis - Indian motorbike, AN picture yank V-Twin manufacturer with over a hundred years of history, selected AN equally picture avenue to debut its 2013 lineup to the overall public, the 2012 Sturgis Rally. Fans of the motorbike company are flocking to third and Lazelle Streets to urge a peek at Indian’s 2013 models just like the Chief Vintage and Dark Horse.
Indian Motorcycles Product Director city grey gave North American country a tour of the show that has AN interactive exhibit that includes the “Seven Pillars of Indian History.” bit the primary TV screen beneath the title “Innovation” and it flashes to many vital achievements the corporate has accomplished, from introducing the primary production V-Twin in 1907 to emotional the primary production two-speed transmission throughout the 1910s. show cases of historic Indian record accompany the show with things like flat track boots made up of a Ford automobile bumper and vintage cans of Indian fork fluid and motor cleaner. the opposite six displays bit on equally necessary aspects of the corporate, from its history in “Racing” to its “Legendary Heritage.” The story of the “Scout” comes next, followed by a show on Indian’s “War Time” efforts. following pillar deals with the company’s “Faithful Riders” World Health Organization refused to let the whole die despite worrisome times and conjointly takes a glance at “The Road Ahead.” this is often one in every of the foremost intriguing aspects as curiosity is rising on what direction its new homeowners, Polaris, can take the corporate.
“American Pickers” electro-acoustic transducer Wolfe Lent a 1922 Power and engine for the exhibit that has been cutaway thus youll see its inner workings. whereas we tend to were there, Mike’s brother brought in another beauty to feature to the gathering, AN intact 1915 PowerPlus engine. electro-acoustic transducer is a zealous fan and professional of the whole and therefore the host of “American Pickers” is creating a guest look at the Indian tent this Fri from twelve – two p.m. wherever he are meeting with fans and sign language autographs.
The current generation of Indian Motorcycles still be high-style machines with classic lines. every is supercharged by a one hundred and five cubic-inch air cooled PowerPlus V-Twin mated to a six-speed shell. all of them sport five.5 gallon tanks and 2-into-1 chrome steel exhaust. picture styling cues just like the swooping valanced fenders with the clear with the tiny Chief warbonnet figure perked up on the front fender adorning every bike. The 2013 Chief edition may be a hanging motorbike with its Pearl White and Thunder Black two-tone paint theme and its extremely polished engine. Details like its cool arrow-style shift rod set it excluding the quality Chief. The 2013 Chief Vintage is sort of identical however bears totally different badging and doesn’t accompany a traveller back. The 2013 Chief Dark Horse is a lot of of a solo cruiser with wide bars and a blacked-out engine and paint theme. The 2013 Chief Classic is additionally a classic-styled solo cruiser just like the Dark Horse however has the old-fashioned Indian script on the tank, a elegant engine and comes in several colours.
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