AC Schnitzer BMW K 1300 R

AC Schnitzer K 1300 R dominates every environment in which it appears. its futuristic appearance and strength to draw the gaze of every person, every age or gender. Challenges for the AC Schnitzer engineers: to make more extreme and very understanding and connecting with all the horses and observers - because of the AC Schnitzer K 1300 R stands from the crowd.

BMW K 1300 R Side

BMW K 1300 R Wallpaper

BMW F 800 R AC Schnitzer

BMW F 800 R AC SIDE

The F 800 Reloaded doesn't look quite so bare now with its new front spoiler, only showing the tops of its two cylinders.

BMW F 800 R AC BACK

Legendary Scooter Travels Cross Country

, originally uploaded by Master Jeffrey.

I was emailed recently about a painted scooter named "Legend" by
Jeffrey Holmes. He painted his 49cc 2006 TnG Venice with stars and stripes last summer and then took it on a 1400 mile cross country trip from from New Orleans to Key West and Back to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

It was a solo trip (no chase vehicle or other participants) and he still
drives her daily and is currently working on a 93 Buick Hearse aka Vodou 1. Cant wait to add that to our collection of Hearses here on art car central. Great work.

Gator Bike covered in Alligator skin to the rescue

Jim Jablon didn't want his alligator skin to go to waste so he covered his motorcycle and making it the fastest road kill on record. It was given away in a charity fundraiser for an animal rehab center that has rescued dozens of exotic pets, including this albino Burmese python named Arctic.

The skin is detachable but the head is fixed perm-anently into the handlebars and has the speedometer implanted into the back of the skull.

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

It might seem that the 2010 Honda VFR1200F has come to reinvent the supersport touring segment, but manufacturers such as Yamaha have their own classic approach towards offering a motorcycle that is fast, comfortable and built to last, the 2010 FJR1300A. Those of you who are familiar with the name will say that the FJR1300AE is an even better choice thanks to Yamaha�s electric-shift five-speed transmission, which eliminates the clutch and offer riders effortless electric shifting, but Yamaha has discontinued this model for 2010 and leaves FJR riders completely in charge over the bike�s functions.

Considering the fact that Yamaha brags about the new FJR1300A offering an incredibly smooth ride, you first tend to think they simply took the best from the AE model � the fancy transmission and clutch � and fitted it on the A one, which was to carry on as a 2010 model year, but no. Along time, sales have shown that riders prefer the FJR�s beautiful combination between power coming from the 1298cc, liquid-cooled, inline-four; DOHC, 16 valves engine and sporty handling characteristics ensured by a light aluminum frame.

Broadly, the right engine and chassis �make� the bike and in this case, the fuel-injected mill is mated to a five-speed gearbox and a shaft stands as the final drive, while the forks are 48mm, fully adjustable units capable of 5.4 inches of travel and the rear shock, which is preload and rebound adjustable, offers 4.8 inches of travel. Although none of these features are new on the bike, they do help us show how engineers managed to do the trick with this motorcycle. The brakes are very important as well for this 641 lbs two-wheeler and the fact that ABS is standard on the 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A comes as an ease of things for most riders.

Technically, this bike doesn�t get any reproaches, but in order to be a refined sports tourer it needs to offer the proper comfort and wind protection. And with adjustable ergonomics and windshield, the 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A doesn�t show any signs of not being precisely that.

As we earlier mentioned, people tend to compare the fairly unchanged 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A with the new, sport-oriented 2010 Honda VFR1200F and we�ll have to say that if that would be the case, the subject of this article won�t stand a change, but the 2009 Honda ST1300 is still going strong and has plenty to show against our bike, especially in terms of touring-like comfort and excellent wind protection. So the battle between Big Red and Racing Blue should start a new round after Honda calls the ST1300 a 2010 model year.

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

Although not redesigned for 2010, the fact is that the FJR1300A looks like a fully-faired and completely accessorized FZ1 on steroids. Designers made sure this bike will fulfill its rider�s needs during long journeys by developing the advanced air management system and adjustable bodywork, which spoil the rider.

The foamy seat can be adjusted from 31.69 to 32.48 inches above the ground and the windscreen is pushbutton adjustable as well. But these are matters of finesse. What truly strikes you is how aerodynamic the fairing actually is, indicating that it doesn�t get a lot of those �fix this� stickers when being tested in the air tunnel. Also, the thing looks very aggressive and the mirrors look bigger than those of a Mini, contributing at the bike making its presence truly felt down the open road. We even heard a car driver saying �that thing looks scary in my rear view mirror� at a gas station once, but didn�t quite believe him.

With the footpegs positioned right at the middle of the bike and the handlebars brought close to the rider, the FJR offers an upright riding position and shows that it will sacrifice looks over comfort at any time even though this is not the case. Onboard, the Instrument panel features an electronic analog speedometer and tachometer; LCD digital odometer, dual tripmeters, gear position indicator, fuel, coolant and air temperature gauges, and clock; lights for neutral, high beam, turn signals, low oil and engine warnings�as well as real-time mileage, average mileage and air temperature, just like you would expect from a bike in this segment. Still, it�s the sidecases that complete the FJR�s sport-touring look as not everyone who looks at the bike will get to swing a leg over it, so it�s good they get the right opinion from the first glance.

Liquid Silver is the only color available for the 2010 Yamaha FJR1300A and we believe it suits it best because this is one of those things you now see and then you don�t.

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

But riders who want this to be a constant presence in their lives will have to look over the fairly spicy $15,190 MSRP considering that the 2010 Kawasaki Concours 14 starts at $14,599 and the ABS model at $15,299 and these are upgraded bikes that we�re talking about. Expect to find it at your local dealer in February.

It seems that Yamaha relies on the FJR1300A�s fame to obtain the best results in the year to come and they don�t have a big retention when it comes to price. That is because nobody complained about these motorcycles so far and for good reason.

the first air bag HONDA GOLDWING 1800cc 2009

My Rating


Average Rating


Make
Honda
Model
GOLD WING
Year
2009
Curb Weight
895-928lbs
Horsepower
115
Torque
100 lbs.
Engine Type
4 stroke
Cylinders
6
Engine Stroke
71mm
Vavles
6
Valves per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore
74.0mm/in
Displacement
1800cc/ci
Stroke
71mm/in
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Original MSRP
$23,299.00
Description
6 CYLINDER TOURING MOTORCYCLE.
Download Specifications for 2009 Honda GOLD WING 1800 cc

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Concept Car : Dodge Tomahawk V-10 Motorcycle

A Race Car Motorcycle With The Heart

It�s confirmed, the MonoTracer is the love child of a sports car and a motorcycle. Odd bedfellows those two make, but one futuristic and stylish machine.
The two seat MonoTracer is an enclosed motorcycle that allows you to ride your bike with out messing up your hair - no wind and no helmet. If you miss the wind on your face, it has a small moonroof.
Available in 6 colors, the MonoTracer has motorcycle-type handlebars and retractable tires that can be down if you are calmly commuting through rush hour traffic or moved into the up position if you are working out your road rage at the race track. Just so you make it back to work on Monday, it is reinforced with aluminum crash and roll bars.
With a 4 cylinder in-line BMW K-engine, it accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.8 sec with a top speed of 150 mph. It gets about 47 - 57 mpg, depending on your speed.
We don�t know which side of the gene pool is responsible for the single gull wing door, but we like it.
The company said they are only going to make about 100 per year, and at about $68,000, you will probably be the only one on your block with this toy.

The Odd Concept Cars Nobody Covered at the Paris Motor Show

It's no newsflash that Russians have money these days, but what remains to be seen is whether rich Ruskies would be willing to spend their flash cash on cars built by the home team, Lada. But the home team may be ready to find out. Behold the Lada Revolution 3, a Russian supercar. Mid-engine, six-speed, rear-drive, low-slung, adjustable wing in back, this thing apparently has it all. Under the rear glass, under a cover that suggests it might be concealing a V-8, beats the heart of a Renault F4R774 2.0-liter four cylinder, making 245 hp, which is supposedly enough to hustle this thing to 62 mph in just 5.9 seconds en route to a top speed of 155 mph. Pagani has nothing to worry about. Yet.

If you think Russian concepts are weird, try this Hungarian one from the Andros Group. Called iSolo, it's an ultra-light (770-pound), aero-slick (0.22 Cd) three seat electric car that can run on solar energy gathered from the roof panels, plug-in power, or pedal power. That's right, each seat has two pedals that can be pumped to generate electricity. Top speed is said to be 80 mph. A multi-fuel range-extending combustion engine is in the works for a future show.

The name of this one almost says it all: Assystem City Car. w's this for a wacky hybrid. Four wheels arrayed in a diamond pattern. The front and rear wheels can turn fully 90 degrees in either direction, allowing the car to pivot about its center, or to drive into a parallel parking space and then pivot into position. Here's where it really gets weird. The front wheel is electrically driven, with the motor and four batteries all mounted on a turntable that includes a control arm and spring/damper for the wheel (the drivetrain is not unsprung, thankfully. The rear wheel is powered by a Honda scooter's 600cc motor, which again is mounted along with a small gas tank, on a turntable. Assystem is an engineering company, working with Franco Sbarro design, that is looking for a licensee to build the bizarre City Car. We wish them luck.

Lumeneo Smera. Billed as a 1+1 tandem, this four-wheeled enclosed motorcycle of sorts is powered by electricity, using a 30kW motor and a 10 kW-hour battery good for 150 km (93-mile) range. It rides on four 145/70R-14 tires and can lean 25 degrees in the turns. I wouldn't hold my breath for production ever reaching U.S. shores.

Proxima rides at you like a car, zips off like a motorcycle

You'd probably think the Proxima is a car if you saw it from the front, or a motorcycle � albeit an odd-looking one � from the rear. You'd be right, both times. A concept by Alvino Design, the Proxima is a two-seater that successfully blends two different vehicle styles. Chances are, if you love motorcycles the Proxima won't provide the same thrill, but anyone into odd vehicle concepts or just sleek body stylings besides should be able to appreciate the Proxima's elegant tapering from one vehicle and into another.

Check out the gallery below for more of the Proxima.

electric 3 wheeled car

The Zap Xebra is an electric 3 wheeled car produced in China and sold in the United States the Xebra has a 40klm range with a top speed of around 60klm an hour. Technically classed as a motorcycle the car features such luxuries as 4 seats with seatbelts and a radio/cassette and a heater. The Xebra is about the cheapest electric cars you could own with a price tag of around $11k US it could be tempting to some but also remember 40klm is not that far and walking or riding a bike is just as environmentally friendly with far less mechanical problems. Many owners who have ponied up cash for the Xebra have noted it has poor build quality with a tendency to leak water into the electrics, probably not a good thing in an electric car. Zap claim to have rectified the leaking issue but you really have to be keen to go green with a car that looks like this one.
http://www.zapworld.com/

Icare motorcycle

This motorcycle concept named Icare is inspired from Tron. It is full of futuristic element. What�s more, the six-cylinder 1.8 liter Honda engineis expected to be installed on it which make it more powerful than many mini cars.

High Heel Shoe

It looks just about as comfortable as a pair of high heels, too. Is it a car, a shoe, or a motorcycle? Yes

the first air bag HONDA GOLDWING 1800cc 2009

My Rating


Average Rating


Make
Honda
Model
GOLD WING
Year
2009
Curb Weight
895-928lbs
Horsepower
115
Torque
100 lbs.
Engine Type
4 stroke
Cylinders
6
Engine Stroke
71mm
Vavles
6
Valves per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore
74.0mm/in
Displacement
1800cc/ci
Stroke
71mm/in
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Original MSRP
$23,299.00
Description
6 CYLINDER TOURING MOTORCYCLE.
Download Specifications for 2009 Honda GOLD WING 1800 cc

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