Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Extreme Modification Motor Girl

Is this a good photoshop swap? Or a 2nd photo from a good photographer? It's a photoshopped VW over the Stang

AJ scoped it out, and noticed that the bug is not completely hiding the Mustang's front fender
Same exact setting as the bottom photo, and the Mustang is smaller than the VW so it's possible that the vw is photoshopped over the stang

This VW was photographed by Iris Antonio according to the sources of the photo I've found .. but like AJ pointed out, the but is a clever photoshop that didn't quite mask the Mustang

Thanks AJ! "The mustang fender top is still visible in the VW "photo".

there is integral coolness in VW's... but it takes some work to make it show

The above is written up here: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/11/mental-breakdown-1700hp-volkswagen-bus.html

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Ever wonder how safe the roads are when old people can't see over the steering wheel? How safe can they drive when looking between the spokes?

Did you notice it's a right hand drive car? WTH?

It's not just me is it? The steering wheel sure looks to be in front of the short one.

Sorry for the lousy quality, but cell phone cameras still aren't as good at long distance shots through back windows as a camera

Anyone know what the red letter "I" are about?

maybe these are just some new "thing" like the "Obey" photos of Andre the giant that were put up everywhere around San Diego

Honda Brio in India - Prices, Review and Specifications

Honda motors unveils its latest B+ segment middle class vehicle named Honda Brio. This all new Honda Brio has been showcased at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010. Honda designed ths new Brio with its latest advance technologies and 'Man Maximum, machine minimum cocept' policy. Honda Brio will hit the indian roads bu 2011 january of February and the expeced price of Honda Brio is around Rs. 4.5-6 lakhs.

The all new Honda Brio will be available in four variants - Brio E, Brio S, Brio V and Brio AT. The new Honda Brio car comes powered by a 1198cc SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine which delivers a maximum power of 89 Bhp @ 6200 and a peak torque of 110 Nm @ 4800 rpm. Coming to the engine, 1198cc SOHC, i-VTEC petrol engine is the same one that powers Honda Jazz. Honda planning to take on other car in its segment like Swift, i20, polo etc with this all new 2011 Honda Brio.

As per the performance review of Honda Brio, the new Honda vehicle will offer a Fuel mileage of 20.00 kmpl in Highways and 14.00 kmpl in City. Other features of the new Honda Brio includes Remote Central Locking, Remote Fuel Filler, Rear Wiper, Remote Boot, AC without Climate control, Power Windows, Rear Defogger, Dash Integrated MP3 Player Music System, EBD, ABS, Fog Lamp, Body Color Bumpers and Tachometer

Honda Brio will comes available in 7 colors which includes - White, Black, Green, Red, Blue, Grey and Silver.

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Sidecars and Munsters, what's not to enjoy?

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Porsche Cayenne TITAN EVO 2011 Tunado

2011 Porsche Cayenne TITAN EVO

Tunado

Vimos um monte de pacotes de ajuste para a nova geração da Porsche Cayenne , incluindo os da Lumma Design , TechArt , CarGraphic e Design Je, mas este pacote tuning novo SpeedArt pode simplesmente pegar o bolo. É o chamado Evo Titan e fornece o SUV de luxo, com atualizações de interiores e exteriores, bem como um motor mexido. A melhor parte sobre este pacote é que ele pode ser aplicado a todos os modelos da linha Cayenne, algo que nenhum dos outros sintonizadores prestados.

As modificações exteriores e interior podem ser mínimos, mas são suficientes para personalizar o Cayenne em algo mais do que o padrão. O exterior recebe otimizada de montagem de peças para a frente ea traseira saias, saias laterais largos e, claro, 23 "rodas forjadas. O interior foi animada com esportivo de fibra de carbono únicos assentos tipo concha e cores especiais interior.

E, assim como quando você está comendo um bolo e salvar a mordida com mais gelo para o passado, nós deixamos as atualizações do motor para o último. A versão a diesel do Cayenne ganha um adicionou 50 HP e 70 Nm de torque, enquanto o modelo híbrido obtém sua potência aumentou de 70 HP e 50 Nm de torque. A versão Turbo recebe o maior salto, com um aumento de 100 cv e 150 Nm de binário. Todos os modelos também irá receber um esporte sistema de exaustão com controle do interruptor de som e 2x100 milímetros escapamentos duplos e um módulo eletrônico rebaixamento.

Não importa como você corta, o Evo Titan criado por SpeedArt é definitivamente o pacote mais deliciosas que já vimos para a PorscheCayenne

Comunicado de imprensa depois do salto.

Comunicado de imprensa

Como destaque deste ano Essen Motor Show, o Porsche Tuner speedART de Rutesheim perto de Stuttgart / Alemanha apresenta o chamado speedHYBRID como 450 TITAN-EVO conclusão baseado no Cayenne S Hybrid (respectivamente como TITAN EVO 600 com base em Cayenne Turbo). Aqui está um resumo das medidas de ajuste speedART:

Desempenho:

Para o programa de Mecanismo de Caiena speedART 958 fornece as atualizações de desempenho a seguir:
Diesel: 50 HP / 70 NM
Híbrido: 70 HP / 50 NM
Turbo: até 100 HP / 150Nm
Especialmente para o motor V6 da compressor Cayenne S Hybrid speedART desenvolveu um aumento de potência de 450 HP. Assim, o speedHYBRID 450 supera consideravelmente o poder da série Cayenne S. O sprint dos 0-100 km / h reduz de 6,5 seg. para 5,9 seg. eo V-Max. aumenta em 10 kmh a 252 km / h, por isso mesmo outclasses o V6 padrão por mais de 20 km / h.
O Cayenne Turbo é seletivamente disponíveis com 550, 570 ou 600 HP. Os ganhos Turbo-Diesel um aumento de potência de 50 HP e 640 Nm de torque mais impressionante.

Carroçaria:
Como speedART inovação adicional mundo apresenta dois novos kits de corpo que pode ser adicionado a todas as séries Cayenne 958. Este assim chamado kit TITAN-EVO aerodinâmica otimizada consiste em peças de montagem para a saia dianteira e traseira que faz com que pareça muito mais alegre. O pára-choque seletivamente cumulativa gama flates em conjunto com o lado de saias largas deixar este Porsche aparecer como um SUV robusto imponente que ostenta / mostra sua força.

Som:
speedART fornece um esporte sistema de exaustão com controle do interruptor de som e 2x100 milímetros escapamentos duplos. Assim speedART pode conseguir esse som muito alegre e, além disso acusticamente sua ênfase aumentar o poder. Para a versão Diesel, também temos um esporte sistema de escape sem a opção de som com um som forte SONOR disponíveis.

Rodas:
Como outro destaque em todo o mundo e apresentada pela primeira vez, speedART desenvolvido e projetado a 23 rodas ", que é chamado CTS-forjado.Este forjados e com peso otimizado uma peça aparafusada rodado está disponível no tamanho 11 x 23 "com 315/25 ZR 23" pneus. Por causa de um método especial de forjamento, tornamos possível que o peso do CTS-rodas é menor, então o peso de um elenco de 21 "rodas, apesar de seu impressionante tamanho de 23". Isso significa que não há consumo extra ou losings conforto por causa das rodas maiores.

Suspensão:
Para carros com suspensão a ar, oferecemos um módulo eletrônico baixar e para carros com suspensão convencional, pode encomendar o desporto redução nascentes e também coil-overs.

Interior:
No intervalo da criação interior quase todos os desejos do cliente é possível.Por exemplo, o carro será mostrado justo esportivo de fibra de carbono com um único assento tipo concha e cores especiais interior. Como uma inovação muito especial e pela primeira vez a nova TITAN-EVO será visto com assentos traseiros, sistema de entretenimento com IPAD e iPhone docking station.

Want to join a motorcycle gang, but not sure where to find the right one? Ken at Spotmotorcycles.com did the research for you (funny)

Are you a proud Jewish biker? We've got you covered. Got a mean streak and hail from the great island nation of New Zealand? You'll find like-minded friends below. Love to do good deeds and can rattle off every entrée at The Olive Garden? We've found you a home.

Browse each group and find the one that best suits you. Direct links to each club are provided so you can start working on your application ASAP.

There are the Granny's only, the Samurai only, the East Bay Dragons (blacks only Harleys only), South Korean, Native American, (Nuns) sisters of the Muskegon Motorcycle gang, the Hillel's Angels (Jewish only), Black Power MC in New Zealand (Maori only), the Australian Notorious (Muslim only)

It's a good read, and often funny: http://www.spotmotorcycles.com/offbeat-motorcycle-clubs/

Frank in the Netherlands needed help identifying this car, what make model and year? Chrisoncars.com knew immediately what it was! Power of the WWW!!

It has a unique hood ornament that isn't in the Hood Ornament ID Guide http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/08/hood-ornament-identifiaction-guide.html

Chris http://chrisoncars.com/ knew exactly what this was

Hi Jesse,
The mystery car on your blog is a ’39 Matford. The Matfords were a joint venture between French maker Mathis and Ford. They came with either V-8/60 or V-8/85 power. I think this one would’ve been a 60 car. There are photos of other Mathis cars that have a more ornate grille. Those probably got the 85s. How I know this shit, I have no idea.
Regards,
Chris

‘39
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4107859301_0218eec28c_o.jpg
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/ma/43camatfordLuftwaffebeiKrosnoinPolen_Baydeww2.jpg

’38 was very similar
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/ma/matfordli_Baydeww2.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4565088824_41b3988392_o.jpg
http://imcdb.org/vehicle_224302-Matford-V8-13CV-F82A-1938.html

Here’s a shot of the ’37 ornament:
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/k/ma/37matford_Bay.jpg

BMW S1000RR in detail

The BMW S1000RR in road trim

Compact motor: BMW has worked really hard to make the engine small and light to allow the frame to be narrow.

Race-spec dashboard: We can’t see it in complete detail but the dash is a simple and lightweight race-spec version.

Exhaust: We can’t see the right side of the bike in detail on the main picture but it’s expected the exhaust will have an end can similar to that on the Honda Fireblade as the silencer is large and mounted under the engine.

Side gills are gone: The side-mounted side gills seen on the early race bikes are now gone in favour of this open panel for improved cooling.

Top-spec suspension: The front forks look like massive 49mm upsidedown items with adjusters on the top and bottom of the fork.

Lightweight wheels: The cast allow wheels are BMW’s own design.

BMW S1000RR

1. Electrics and Electronics The S 1000 RR comes as standard with a light 10 Ah battery. Whenever fitted with an anti-theft warning system as an option, the machine features a 12 Ah battery offering a longer service life and practical benefits.

Again with the objective to ensure maximum engine performance, the S 1000 RR features a fully controlled fuel pump operating at a maximum pressure of 5 bar.

Multi-functional instrument cluster with racing features.

The instrument cluster comes with a large, easy-to-read LCD display as well as an analogue rev counter also with a clear scale very easy to read. In developing the instrument cluster, the responsible engineers and other specialists attached utmost attention to clarity and the avoidance of any reflections in the display.

Apart from the gear currently in mesh, the display also presents the mode currently chosen by the rider, that is Rain, Sport, Race, or Slick. The rider is able to switch from one mode to the other from the right-hand end of the handlebar also while riding, simply pulling the clutch and turning the gas handle in idle to confirm the change in mode.

The instrument cluster featured on the S 1000 RR comes with a far wider range of functions than is generally the case in this class, making it absolutely unique in the supersports segment in terms of its wide range of options and practical use.

As an example, the rider may switch over the display to the race track mode, receiving information on his current, best and latest lap times. And in conjunction with the lap-trigger likewise available as special equipment, the rider is able to make precise time measurements for the subsequent analysis of data.

A gearshift light fl ash integrated in the system and adjustable in terms of frequency and brightness allows the driver to achieve precisely the shift speed required. At the same time this flashlight may also be used as an engine speed indicator for starting in a race, flashing on and off at the appropriate speed – approximately 9,000 rpm – for an optimum start.

Whenever engine speed is too low, the light flash will go off. Whenever engine speed is too high, the light display will come on permanently. A final important point is that the instrument cluster in the S 1000 RR is the lightest of its kind.

BMW S1000RR in Acid Green Metallic

Dynamic, Asymmetric Lightweight Headlights

The asymmetric configuration and layout of the main and high-beam headlights comes from endurance racing, applying the principle of maximum effect on minimum weight. Precisely this is why the high-beam headlight is much smaller than the low-beam unit.

The front direction indicators come off easily and quickly for racing the S 1000 RR on the track. Similarly, the number plate support including the rear direction indicators and number plate light may be removed very quickly, simply by pulling a plug and unscrewing three fastening bolts.

LED direction indicators for further customization are available as an option. The LED rear light cluster comes as standard in clear glass design, use of LEDs instead of conventional bulbs ensuring reliable and maintenance-free operation and offering a much longer service life.

New electrical switches for optimum control.

The S 1000 RR features the new generation of switches and hand controls already introduced on the K 1300 S. Using MID (Molded Interconnect Device) technology, these new switches are far smaller and more compact, offering supreme function, clear design and optimum accessibility.

Previously separated from one another, the switches for the direction indicators at the left and right are now combined in one function on the left handlebar, avoiding any confusion of the direction indicators and the horn. The hazard warning flashers are operated by a separate switch within easy reach on the left handlebar.

Operation of the low and high beam as well as the light flash is controlled by one single switch the rider is able to operate conveniently with his left index finger.

A truly unique feature versus the competition and a very practical highlight is the selection and operation of all functions and settings on the instrument cluster from the left handlebar. A toggle switch also on the left handlebar enables the rider to conveniently operate both Race ABS and DTC. And to choose the appropriate engine mode, finally, the rider just has to use the Mode switch on the right handlebar.

2. Body and Design

Supreme Performance and Dynamics
The S 1000 RR comes in the unmistakable design language and look of BMW Motorrad. Asymmetries intentionally used in the design of the machine as well as the typical split of the front silhouette into two halves, the so-called Split Face, are design features characteristic of BMW Motorrad now also borne out proudly and distinctly on the new S 1000 RR.

The S 1000 RR stands out clearly from its competitors through the looks of the machine alone, the extremely slender fairing giving the S 1000 RR an extremely sporting appearance.

Again, these attributes clearly follow the overall design of the machine with its short and low front end, the high and compact rear, as well as the intentional look of lightness. The low-slung front fairing and the high-rising, muscular rear end are almost reminiscent of a hungry animal ready to pounce at any time.

Slender, dynamic proportions clearly characterize this well-trained, athletic supersports. From the front the most outstanding features are the asymmetric split of the headlight as well as the large centre air intake clearly demonstrating that on this machine the wind rushing by is converted into additional performance.

Asymmetric Headlights Provide Endurance Look

The individual lines of the S 1000 RR reflect the design line of BMW Motorrad. The Split Face, for example, an enhancement of the design of existing BMW models, clearly expresses the technical functions of the machine with its highly efficient central air intake and the aerodynamically optimized windshield.

The Split Face, a black, grained surface on the upper section of the fairing around the headlights, divides the upper section of the fairing, as seen from the front, into two “halves of a face”, thus ensuring both excitement and a truly unique look.

In its design and size, the main headlight takes up the typical look of the starter numbers on an endurance racing machine, while for constructional reasons alone the high-beam headlight is much smaller. Apart from this asymmetry creating both excitement and dynamism, the Split Face serves to subdivide the large painted surface in visual terms, giving the upper section of the fairing an even lighter and more sporting look.

Yet another design feature of all BMW motorcycles is the clear separation of the upper and lower fairing sections also to be admired on the S 1000 RR. So while the Split Face so typical of BMW , in combination with the asymmetric headlights of the S 1000 RR reminiscent of endurance racing, creates a truly unmistakable face, the optical split dividing the upper and lower section of the fairing gives the entire motorcycle a particularly light and challenging look.

Light and Dynamic Design Language

The S 1000 RR will immediately catch your eye with its side fairing sections finished in the body color of the machine. The dividing line down the side interacts with the dynamic lines of the motorcycle as a whole, extending upwards all the way to the rear end to ensure extremely light and dynamic design language.

The asymmetric shape of the headlights continues into the side fairings. While the left-hand side is dominated by a large opening for discharging hot air, the right-hand side stands out through its extremely dynamic and unmistakable fin look.

The frame, wheel guidance elements and wheels further emphasize the motorcycle’s transparency and lightness, thus underlining the extreme level of technology BMW Motorrad has set out to achieve with the S 1000 RR.

The 50:50 split of the twin-tip engine spoiler is reflected as yet another sign of distinction by the rear light cluster in clear glass.

Striking Rear Silencer

Full observance of even the strictest noise and emission standards despite supreme engine power was one of the objectives in developing the exhaust system for the new S 1000 RR. But at the same time the development engineers attached the same significance to maintaining the slender silhouette and the dynamic, light-looking appearance of the S 1000 RR, not wishing to spoil this unique look with an excessively large rear muffler.

Using sophisticated technology already described in detail in the Drivetrain Chapter, the engineers succeeded in developing a rear muffler with the design and dimensions formerly to be found only on racing machines.

Short, slightly conical in shape and with a slanted rear end, the muffler accentuates the sporting performance and dynamic character of the S 1000 RR most impressively, blending perfectly with the overall design concept characterized by a light and truly dynamic look.

Intelligent Lightweight Construction With Exceptional Details

The search for minimum weight is refl ected throughout the S 1000 RR in virtually every feature. As usual, the overall concept developed by BMW Motorrad from the start provides the key to success, the front load-bearing section serving not only to hold the instrument cluster, the rear-view mirrors, the headlights, the horn and the upper section of the fairing, but also, through its duct-like design, guiding air through the ram-air system.

And in order to reduce weight to an absolute minimum and concentrate all masses close to the centre of gravity, the front section is made of extra-light pressure-cast aluminum.

To achieve the truly demanding weight target of just 204 kg or 450 lb (without Race ABS) in road trim with a full tank, the S 1000 RR comes as the only supersports in this segment with a custom-built fuel tank made of deep-drawn aluminum and manufactured in close cooperation with BMW ’s Eisenach Plant.

Wall thickness on the various fairing sections also refl ects the rule to minimize the weight of the machine, the walls ranging in thickness, depending on their purpose, from less than 2 millimeters to a maximum of 2.5 millimeters (0.08–0.10"), thus ensuring efficient lightweight construction also in this respect.

Supreme Aerodynamics on All Surfaces

Not least, the development team responsible for the S 1000 RR also focused on the superior aerodynamics and streamlining of the machine. The big advantage is that this means not only a minimum drag coefficient, but also other, even more complex requirements such as the extraction of heat from the radiator and the exhaust gas system as a particularly challenging task, given the compact construction of the S 1000 RR.

The new S 1000 RR offers the rider the best protection from wind and weather available in the supersports segment. At the same time specifically applied, patented openings in the windshield prevent any undesired swirl effect, keeping pressure on the rider’s helmet and upper body to a pleasantly low level even at high speeds.

Ideal overall ergonomics and a front wheel-oriented seating position.

One of the objectives in developing the S 1000 RR was to make the motorcycle particularly slender and compact. And precisely this is reflected not only by the overall dimensions of the machine, but also by specific parameters such as length, width, and height. Indeed, the rider can even feel the compact structure of the S 1000 RR, particular attention being given to keeping the machine as slender as possible around the rider’s knees, following the principle that to ride well you have to sit well.

The benchmark set and achieved here was ensure compact dimensions otherwise to be found only in the 600-cc supersports segment. The active, cool, calm and collected, front wheel-oriented seating position is simply ideal for the rider and a sporting style of riding.

From the start BMW Motorrad attached great significance to refined ergonomics, meeting the needs of both the short and the tall driver ideally and thus ensuring perfect riding conditions at all times. Developing the new S 1000 RR, the engineers at BMW Motorrad were able to achieve optimum overall ergonomics from the start, without the need for all kinds of adjustments and different settings.

However, BMW Motorrad still offers fully adjustable HP footrests as special equipment for greater customization of the machine, making sure that the footrests allow a wide range of adjustment offered completely by the shift linkage bars extending through the frame and therefore avoiding the need for any subsequent change in gearshift kinematics.

Direct integration of the shift bars and the position of the pivot points on the production model ensure maximum shift precision right from the start, together with minimum operating forces and the best possible feeling when shifting. The wide range of special equipment also includes folding HP brake and clutch levers for further customization of the S 1000 RR to an even higher standard.

Options and Special Equipment for a Wide Range of Customization.

The usual wide range of options, special equipment and other features offered by BMW Motorrad serves also to customize the new S 1000 RR Supersports.

Over and above the high-performance features already coming on the S 1000 RR in standard trim, the particularly sports-minded rider will find numerous options to enhance the performance and looks of the machine to an even higher standard.

Optional extras are supplied straight from the factory and are integrated in the production process. Special equipment is for assembly either by the BMW Motorcycle Dealer or by the customer himself, either right from the start or at a later point in time.

Optional extras:

Race ABS
Race ABS plus DTC Dynamic Traction Control
HP Gearshift Assistant
Anti-theft warning system with remote control

Special equipment:

Luggage and bags - Tank bag and Rear bag

Maintenance and technology:

Fall sensor
HP lap-trigger with wiring harness
Paddock stand

3. Range of Equipment

Ergonomics and comfort:

Windshield, tinted
Windshield, high
Windshield, high, tinted
HP clutch lever, folding
HP brake lever, folding
HP footrests

Design and sound:

Hump cover, plastic, in body color
HP Carbon placard mount, left
HP Carbon placard mount, right
HP Carbon tank cover, left
HP Carbon tank cover, right
HP Carbon chain protector
HP Carbon wheel cover, front
HP Carbon hump cover
HP Carbon wheel cover, rear
HP Carbon engine spoiler
HP Carbon heel protector
Akrapović sports muffler
LED direction indicators

4. Color Choices
The color concept emphasizes the unique, dynamic character of the new BMW S 1000 RR. In conjunction with the swing arms and wheels in Ostra Grey, Mineral Silver Metallic forms a very technical and clear contrast, giving the S 1000 RR an extremely light, compact and dynamic, but not exaggerated look.
Thunder Grey Metallic serves a different purpose, intentionally avoiding any strong contrast and, together with the swing arms and wheels in Ostra Grey, giving the machine a compact, muscular appearance.
Finished in bold Acid Green Metallic, the S 1000 RR presents a clear commitment to sporting performance, again bringing back the contrast of colors impressively underlining the dynamic character of the S 1000 RR. On this color variant, the swingarm is finished in epoxy Silver, the wheels come in glossy Black.
At extra cost, the new S 1000 RR is also available in the colors of the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team reminiscent of the color scheme on the Superbike Works Racing Machines. In this case the paintwork is modern Alpine White Non-Metallic, Magma Red Non-Metallic, and Lupin Blue Metallic, with the swingarm also finished in epoxy Silver and the wheels in high-gloss Black.
The frame comes in Black on all color variants. An additional optical highlight on all color variants is the red spring on the spring strut unit.

5. Engine Output and Torque Chart
6. Specifications Chart

BMW S1000RR Motorcycle

2011 KTM Sportbike 1190 RC8R

A champ on the alpha line. Fastest through the bends. The baron of all the tracks. You and your 2011 KTM 1190 RC8 R. Consistently focused on the advancing trip. The line? Burnt into your memory. Angle by bend. Beeline by straight. Nothing to abstract you. Here we go! Each and every day.

Full burke appear breeze - you'll become one with your RC8 R. The Brembo's chaw is cool absolute and the tyres alluringly hug the ambit of the band as your knee pads rub advance into the asphalt. Back on the throttle, a badly able torque, frequently no charge to change accessory – but consistently beneath control.

2011 KTM 1190 RC8R Specifications

Engine type 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement 1195 cc
Bore x stroke 105 x 69 mm (4.13 x 2.72")
Performance (homologated) 129 kW @ 10250 rpm
Max. torque 127 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Starter/Battery Electric Starter/12 V 11.2 Ah
Transmission 6 gears, dog clutch engagement
Fuel Mixture Generation Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm (2.05"))
Control 4 V/DOHC
Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Engine lubrication
Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Primary drive 40:76
Final drive 17:37
Cooling Liquid cooled
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Motor Management Keihin EMS

Frame Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Subframe Aluminium
Handlebar Aluminium stump handlebar
Front suspension WP-USD Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension WP-Monoshock
Suspension travel front/rear 120/120 mm (4.7 / 4.7")
Front brake 2 x Brembo four piston, radially bolted caliper, brake disc 320 mm (12.6")
Rear brake Brembo two piston, fixed caliper, brake disc 220 mm (8.66")
Rims, front/rear Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 x 17''; 6.00 x 17''
Tires, front/rear 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
Chain X-ring 5/8 x 5/16"
Main silencer Stainless steel underfloor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Steering head angle 66.7°
Trail 97 mm (3.82")
Wheel base 1425 mm (56.10")
Ground clearance (unloaded) 110 mm (4.33")
Seat height 805/825 mm (31.69/32.48")
Tank capacity approx. 16.5 liters/3.5 liters reserve (4.36/0.92 gal)
Weight (no fuel) approx. 184 kg (without fuel)

2010 Suzuki Hayabusa

A Japanese aircraft that was launched on May 9, 2003, from the Kagoshima Amplitude Center, landed on the asteroid Itokawa in November 2005, and is appointed to acknowledgment to Earth with a landing abreast Woomera, Austl., in June 2010. Hayabusa has accomplished several abstruse problems but has alternate abundant admired accurate abstracts on Itokawa.

Since bang into an interplanetary alteration orbit, the aircraft has been propelled by four baby ion engines. However, a ample solar blaze in November 2003 bargain the electrical achievement of the solar arrays and appropriately the advance that the engines could accommodate to Hayabusa. This delayed the planned affair from June 2005 to Sept. 12, 2005, if Hayabusa accomplished a station-keeping position that finer was about anchored about to the asteroid. The aircraft had aswell suffered thruster leaks and array and accessories failures that fabricated operations awfully challenging.

Instruments cover the Asteroid Multi-band Imaging Camera (AMICA), bittersweet and X-ray spectrometers, and a ablaze apprehension and alignment (lidar) system. AMICA took images during the entering access to analyze the asteroid's rotational arbor and again mapped Itokawa as it rotated beneath the spacecraft. The spectrometers assayed the actinic and concrete backdrop of the surface. The lidar arrangement that was acclimated mapped the asteroid's topography. Hayabusa aswell agitated a baby apprentice alleged MINERVA (MIcro/Nano Experimental Apprentice Vehicle for Asteroid) that was advised to move beyond Itokawa's apparent by bent from abode to place.