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2013 brought 10 Superb Bikes

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:16:00 +0000

2013 brought 10 Superb Bikes

This year looks like a particularly exciting time to be a motorcyclist, if for no other reason than the variety of bikes available across every category, including electric! Here then is our list of the top 10 bikes we’re eager to ride in 2013, in alphabetical order.

Aprilia Caponord 1200

The undisputed king of the segment, the BMW R1200GS, wears the crown. Beemer’s benchmark bike just keeps taking on all comers – and continues to bat down each and every challenge

We’re glad to see Aprilia jumping on the A-T bandwagon in a big way. But it faces some stiff competition for top honors. "Since its introduction the Ducati Multistrada has been in a class by itself,” says Content Editor Tom Roderick.

BMW R1200GS

2013 was BMW sticking radiators on its venerable, all-new R1200GS. Secrets aside, the new liquid-cooled GS is arguably the most anticipated motorcycle this year. “The GS is a true icon in the moto world and is BMW’s best seller,” says Chief Editor, Kevin Duke. Everywhere you look, the new 1200GS impresses. It was already a winner on and off road, as seen by the A-T shootout above, but its bevy of electronics, like the spinwheel borrowed from the K1600 to control the gauge cluster via the left grip,

Ducati Hypermotard 821/Hyperstrada

Meanwhile, a new hybrid model also utilizing the 821cc, 11-degree engine, the Hyperstrada, combines some of the traits we love about the Hyper and Multi into one package. “I like riding the other two separately, so how could I not like riding this new FrankenDuc?" asks Tom rhetorically.

it has us chomping at the bit. “A fresh 821cc, liquid-cooled V-Twin takes the Hypermotard into a new era, with more power than ever offered in the Hyper range,” says Duke.

Honda CB500F, CB500X and CB500R

Whether you’re into sport riding, naked bikes or faux Adventure-Touring, the big question is whether the 500cc parallel-Twin in the CB500F, CB500X and CB500R will be enough to attract people to showrooms.

It’s not just an interesting direction for Honda, it’s an interesting twist to this list, as these three models are undoubtedly the most technologically modest bikes here. But low-tech doesn’t mean low fun, and sometimes even we here at MO enjoy simply riding motorcycles without the intimidation of 150-plus horsepower.

KTM 1290 Super Duke

This bike gets me more excited than admission to the AVN Awards after-party!" remarks T-Rod after channeling his inner 20-year-old. It’s easy to see why he’s so excited, considering the new Duke is powered by a reworked version of the LC8 1195cc V-Twin found on the RC8R

Moto Guzzi California 1400

he quirky California, introduced in 1971, never reached beyond niche appeal in the U.S., and production was scaled back after Piaggio acquired Guzzi in 2004. Two-thousand-ten saw the introduction of the Black Eagle, a custom-style California using Guzzi’s long-serving 1064cc V-Twin, but by 2012 only a limited-edition California 90 was produced.

MV Agusta Rivale 800/Brutale 800

Both are powered by a beefed up version of the 675cc Triple powering the F3, punched out to 800cc. “With its added cubes and the intrinsic appeal of a Triple, it will sure make for a fantastic street engine,” says Duke.

Meanwhile, the new Rivale should give the Ducati Hypermotard – and anything else in the muscle-motard category – a run for its money. With a commanding riding position, Brembo brakes, slim chassis and 125 hp (claimed), it’s not hard to imagine why this is one of the most hotly anticipated machines of 2013.

Triumph Daytona 675/R

A more oversquare (76mm x 49.6mm vs. 74mm x 52.3mm) 675cc inline-Triple highlights the new machine, though a new chassis, updated suspension and a switch to a side-exit exhaust all help create a fantastic handling machine that carves corners like a hot knife through butter. “I can’t wait to fully embarrass myself on it,” cruiser guy Langston says.
With such accolades, it’s easy to see why Kevin, too, is excited to try the new bike. “A new, revvier engine and an updated chassis should result in something sensational.” Indeed it does.

Vespa 946

Scoff all you want, but the Motorcycle.com staffers are not ashamed to admit we’re scooter fans. Especially one as beautiful as the Vespa 946. Inspired by the MP6, Vespa’s original prototype from 1946 (the year which lends itself to the new model’s name),

C600 Sport and 650 GT

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 10:56:00 +0000

A selection of Australian motorcycle and car journalists were gathered in the 2000 Olympic city to be fully briefed on the two scooters and to put them to the test through the urban environment, as well as up and down the coast and mountain roads.

The event started with breakfast in the quaint seaside village of Bronte, before heading off for a day of riding under the guidance of BMW Motorrad Australia Marketing Manager, Miles Davis and his team. Down the magnificent coastal route the journalistic peloton made its way before heading up into twisting forest roads that follow the line of Australia’s sandy edge. The technical aspects of the scooters were explained in detail including the the dynamic chassis and the smooth power delivery of the twin-cylinder motor and continuously variable transmission gearbox.

Urban Mobility is far more than just the ability to ride in the city, it is a new answer to riding in all areas with all the practical attributes a scooter can provide.the journalists headed home to various parts of the Big Brown Land, it was clear that they were all impressed with the quality and dynamics of the scooters. What was also apparent was even though they both share the same motor and chassis, they have distinctly individual riding characteristics.While most of the America and Europe are now firmly stuck in the grips of winter, it’s Summer in Australia and it’s great to see the C600 Sport and C650GT being enjoyed by riders in the southern hemisphere.

honda city engine specifications

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 07:37:00 +0000

Honda city engine specifications

The Honda City is now in its third generation, and has been launched in countries such as Singapore, Thailand and India. In line with the global economic outlook as well as global fuel prices, manufacturers have been downsizing their cars and the new City makes a perfect compact sedan in the Honda line-up slotted in under the Civic for world markets. It is considered to be a world car now, as it has also been recently revealed that the City will also be sold in Europe.

Honda calls the design concept of the new Honda City the “arrowshot”, as you can see from the sketch above. The car seems to concentrate all its forces on a point at a front, while the rear has a raised deck lid for a more upright stance.

The front end of the car looks like it was lifted off the European Civic hatchback, with the grille from the Honda FCX Clarity. It looks quite concept-car-like, and I would say Honda was quite brave to have pulled this one off. I think there will be quite a few people who will be turned off by the Optimus Prime futuristic look on the front end .

The first generation Honda City (not including the old little car that also came with a turbocharged engine) was designed as an ASEAN car that came with engines such as the 1.5 litre SOHC VTEC engine.

The second generation is the City that is currently sold in Malaysia, and while it was a solid offering in terms of drivability, fuel economy and performance, it had one major problem – its looks

Interior

There are two colour schemes – one beige and one black. Both will likely be used by Honda Malaysia, with the black for a high-spec or sports-specced version of the car and a beige one for the other. The black interior uses black for all the plastic parts while the fabric is in a purplish-black colour. The beige interior uses a grayish-beige tone for the plastic parts while the fabrics are done in beige with yellow overtones.

As a result, engine knock is reduced, which means more aggressive ignition timings can automatically be used, which can be felt with an increase in low-end torque. Torque is further enhanced with the adoption of a resonator chamber in the intake manifold.

most famous car in the world

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:01:00 +0000

That is reckoned that half of the world's population would recognize a James Bond Aston Martin DB5.
Author David Worrell likely hit the nail on the head when he entitled a book about the fictional spy's car The most famous car in the world.

model in Casino Royale, MI6 revealed that 007 would also return to an old friend in the new film. Two original DB5s will be shipped to the Bahamas, where location shooting with Daniel Craig is expected to begin next month.

The other two cars were built for the production company as promotional cars, travelling the world promoting the two movies.

In 1968, Aston Martin stripped it of all of its gadgets and sold it to Gavin Keyzar as a used car displaying 50,000 miles on the odometer. A year later, Keyzar had a company in the south of England reinstall all the gadgets to capitalize on the car's history.In 1968, Aston Martin stripped it of all of its gadgets and sold it to Gavin Keyzar as a used car displaying 50,000 miles on the odometer. A year later, Keyzar had a company in the south of England reinstall all the gadgets to capitalize on the car's history.

In 1997, the car was stolen from an aircraft hangar in Boca Raton, Fla. The circumstances of the theft were very suspicious. The car has never been seen since, and I suspect that it was destroyed.

After four months of having fun with it, Luscombe-Whyte advertised the car in the Times newspaper in London. Frank Baker of Vancouver made him an offer he could not refuse: $21,600 and an all-expenses-paid trip on the QE2 to New York.

The car spent the next 13 years on display outside Baker's Attic Restaurant in West Vancouver. Baker fell upon hard times in the early '80s and sold the car to Alf Spence.

No other car has attracted so much attention for a combined 13 minutes of footage.

2013 Dodge Dart R/T

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:54:00 +0000

Most of the new front-wheel-drive Dart models go on sale this summer, But the fastest of the breed, the R/T, holds off for a fall launch.

Like its less muscular brethren, the R/T rides on a Fiat chassis borrowed from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, with a fully independent suspension. We expect that suspension to be a little lower and stiffer in the R/T. The car will get the most horsepower of the lot, with a 184-hp 2.4-liter four under the hood.

if the R/T will come with only a six-speed manual or with a dual-clutch automatic as well. We do know that the R/T, like the Sonic RS, is going to face stiff competition from slightly pricier models, including the Ford Focus ST, the expected Fiesta ST, and the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ. Even if these sporty cars are bunched around $25,000, slightly above the Dart R/T, their performance chops could put a pinch on sales of the Dodge

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:51:00 +0000

the Veloster lacks the performance cred to back up its killer looks. But that will change once this 201-hp version hits the streets. The 45 percent boost in horsepower has most folks taking a second look at the Veloster, and hoping this Turbo is a signal that Hyundai is getting as serious about performance as it has been about quality and design over the last few years.

the stonking 1.6-liter motor with dual exhaust notwithstanding. Word is the Veloster Turbo gets the same suspension, which is disappointing. The stock Veloster is fun but stiff-kneed and less refined when compared to better-bred sporty cars like VW's GTI—or the Subaru BRZ, which is only somewhat costlier than what we're expecting to see from the Veloster Turbo. Also, ask Mini engineers about controlling torque steer in a 200-hp car with a short wheelbase. That, too, has probably made Hyundai sweat.

The world's fastest BMW coupe?

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:33:00 +0000

G-Power crew is constantly striving to produce the most insane BMWs on the planet, combining forced induction with thoroughly revised suspensions and aerodynamics to attain completely unreasonable speeds.

In addition to the twin superchargers and bespoke body-kit, G-Power fitted the CS with carbon ceramic brakes at all four corners, with the front discs measuring in at 380mm and clamped by six-piston calipers. A coil-over suspension with nine adjustable settings joins front and rear anti-roll bars, and for a scant 390,000 euros, it can be yours. All the details can be found in the press release below the fold.

The starting basis for this project is the currently most exclusive model in the BMW product range, the BMW M6. Due to the combination of this fantastic basis with the technical innovative products of G-POWER, it was able to create a sports car of superlatives.

Further characteristics of the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS is the multipart widebody kit, the high performance Carbon-Ceramic break system, the individually adjustable suspension kit and last but not least the nifty 21 inch G-POWER wheels with MICHELIN tyres.

For this project, the redesigned twin supercharger system of the world record car for the fastrevving V10 was used. Compared to the standard system, both belt-driven ASA T1-313 superchargers, each providing charge air for one cylinder bank, were replaced by larger ASA T1-316 models. They have the capacity to increase the volume of charge air by up to 25 percent but only a fraction of that was utilized in this engine. The air volume these chargers are capable of would theoretically be sufficient for a rated power output in excess of 900 hp.

In addition to the most powerful BMW engine ever to power a street-legal BMW, favorable aerodynamic properties were of elementary importance. The needed body kit has to fulfill to function at once. First of all it has to generate enough down force to keep the G-POWER M6 HURRICANE CS on the ground at speeds of more than 300 km/h and secondly it responsible for transform the standard BMW M6 into a super sports car.

bmw history and growth in different periods

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:35:00 +0000

BMW history and growth in different periods

BMW IN 1913

BMW started as a manufacturer of aircraft engines. In Ocotber 1913 Karl Friedrich Rapp establishes "Rapp-Motorenwerke" in a former bicycle factory near Munich. Rapp was an engineer who arise through thr Daimler system and

"Rapp-Motorenwerke" was set up asa a subsidiary of "Flugwerk", an airplane maker. He starts manufacturing his own aircraft engines but unfortunately they suffered form problems with vibrations.

BMW IN 1916

Franz-Josef Popp, who was an Austrian engineer, directed Rapp's business. Franz-Josef Popp was securing the all-importnt military contracts. he tranformed then the existing company into "Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH". BMW formally recognizes its birthday as March 7, 1916. Shortly after the merge, Popp realized that the company expanded too quickly and they needed financial help.

BMW IN 1919

BMW turned to boat and truck engines and farming equipment. Meanwhile, in secret, Popp continued to work with his engineering director Friz on aircraft engines.

A successor for the Type IIIa engine is born. It is named naturally Type IV. With this engine, Franz Zeno Diemer sets an altitude record of 9,760 metres (32,013 ft).

BMW IN 1920

the present BMW introduced in the early 1920, was believed to be based on the circular design of an aircraft propeller :

BMW IN 1929

1929 is the year when Ernst Henne riding a 750 cc BMW sets a new motorcycle record on September 19, 1929, reaching a speed of 134.65 mph (216.75 km/hr). This surpasses the existing world record by 10 kph.

BMW IN 1939

George Meier is the first foreigner to win the Isle of Man Senior TT in 1939 - the world's toughest motorcycle competition of its day. Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War

BMW IN 1949

BMW is back again: presenting its first motorcycle since 1941 in New York.

BMW IN 1959

The 700 model was the car that put BMW back on its feet again. It is the first vehicle to have a unitary body: floor, side walls and roof are welded to the occupant cell.

List of world fastest cars

noreply@blogger.com (ROCK STAR) — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:53:00 +0000

List of world fastest cars

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport: This is one of the fastest production made road car as an American debut in 2010 and went to the production towards the end of 2010. At each of the first five times it was sold out at an cost of 2.4 million dollars this world record editions is replica of the car that clocked 267.9 miles per hour at Volkswagens Ehra-Lessien test tracks in Germany.

With output bumped up from 1,001 horsepower to 1,200 horsepower, torque swelling to 1,106 pound-feet and a revised aerodynamic kit, Raphanel managed runs of 265.9 and 269.8 mph for an average terminal velocity of 267.81 mph and a new world record for a production car. Bugatti has created what is likely to be the ultimate version of its world-beating hypercar: the Super Sports. Bugatti sent its official test driver Pierre Henri Raphanel out on Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessian high-speed oval with the first Super Sports to see just what it could do.

2. Hennessey Venom GT: Hennessey Performance Engineering is top and so modified than other engines and this pushed this car towards perfection and the user can experience the best with this ultra sleek super automobile, On first glance, the Venom GT looks like the Lotus Exige. The Venom is an explosive fusion of British flair and American power.

The 2011 Hennessey Venom GT received a make-over. As far as its design goes, the Venom GT Spyder will start off with the Lotus Elise base and will follow along the same extreme design lines as its Coupe sibling. We imagine it will also feature the same active aero system with adjustable rear wing that will deploy under varying conditions on both the road and racetrack.

3. SSC Ultimate Aero: Numerous ways are there that one can define the SSC Ultimate Aero because it is used to be a time that it is indeed the ultimate. Known for world fastest car during 2007 to 2010 is also one of the boldest automotive creations ever made.
It is founded by Jerod Shelby and by no means connected to the legendary Carroll Shelby, Jerod somehow managed to create a legend of his own.

There's also now video of the car being unveiled for a select few individuals during the Pebble Beach Concours that was just posted to YouTube. In it, you can see the silver Saab Castiota drove around in during the festivities. The video also shows company founder Jarrod Shelby saying they'll have full-scale running prototypes mid-year 2011. He also goes on to promise the design "will not get watered down.

4. Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo: The tuner of American cars, particularly the fords is Steve Saleen and during the 1990s, he developed a concept and his goal was to make a true American supercar came out that ever come out of American soil. On its release in 2002, it was one of the most technically advanced cars in the world and also the only American street-legal car that packs over 500 horsepower in stock trim.

This is steering that makes a Porsche Cayman S feel sluggish, and you certainly don't want to rely on one hand to control the S7 while you yak on a cell phone in your other. But after a day behind the wheel, it became second nature while retaining its magically quick moves.

5. Koenigsegg CCX: first appeared during the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, is so named because this is an acronym that stands for Competition Coupe X, with the X marking the 10 years since the first CC car was developed in 1996.But the X could have stood for another word:

6. McLaren F1. Due to its impeccable engineering in its time, it was created and it was Designer in name of Gordon Murray, who designed Formula 1 cars for both Brabham and McLaren. When you see its blue print, its quite simple and streamlined.

Maximum Speed: 240 mph (386 km/h) 0-60 in 3.2 secs	Base Price: $970,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people	Engine: V12 Mid Engine RWD
Max RPM: 7400 RPM	Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

7. Gumpert Apollo:

Based in germane in 2004 he founded his own brand company in 2004, Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH. He released his first car, the Gumpert Apollo, in 2006.

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 225 mph (362 km/h) 0-60 in 3.0 secs	Est. Base Price: $238,00.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people	Engine: 4.2-liter bi-turbo V8
Max RPM: 7900 RPM	Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic-Manual

8. Noble M600: The ethos of the Noble M600 has developed from a small team passionate about driving. This evolved from our research of the available 'supercars' most of which lean heavily on computer assistance. The use of fashionable but often inefficient gear paddle shift, over assisted brakes and inopportune traction control have all become standard features of the modern day supercar.

Specifications

Top Speed: 225 mph (1609 km/h) 0-60 in 3.7 secs	Base Price: $324,680.00(£200,000)
Maximum Seating: 2 people	Engine: Yamaha 4.4-liter Twin Turbo V8
Max RPM: 6800 RPM	Transmission: Graziano 6-Speed Manual

9. Lamborghini Aventador: As like super cars and sports car, the hyper cars have entered the scene and it is the new show stopper. In the year 2012, Lamborghini is going to launched yet another hyper car called lamborghini Aventador LP-700-4.

Specifications

Best Speed: 217 mph (349 km/h) 0-60 in 2.9 secs	Est. Price: $379,700.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people	Engine: 6.5L V12
Max RPM: 6200 RPM	Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic-Manual

10. Ascari A10: Ascari the British manufacturer produced the super car called Ascari A10 during 10 anniversary in their industry. It is the third road car that has been produced in banbury, England and the first two are KZ1 and Ecosse. Even former designer of F1 has penned this road car as the third road car

Specifications

Maximum Speed: 220 mph (354 km/h) 0-60 in 2.8 secs	Base Price: $650,000.00
Maximum Seating: 4 people	Engine: V8
Max RPM: 7500 RPM	Transmission: 6-Speed Manual