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Nexus scooter concept for airports
This may not look like a students regular scooter concept, but more like an ingenious mean of short distance commuting inside airports. It is called Nexus and designer Francisco Lupin thought at everything to make it happen: two electric engines fed by four 12V batteries will supposedly be capable to power what we like to call the suitcase scooter to a top speed of 15 km/h (9.3 mph) while carrying a maximum load of 110 kg (242.5 pounds). It will go like this for two hours before emptying the batteries. The Nexus can also be used as a regular suitcase when the batteries are empty and as long as it will fit in the overhead compartment, Im buying one as soon as they start making itif it ever happens, of course. Nexus scooter concept for airports originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 11:26 EST. Ghost bike or the most aerodynamic Skeleton ever
The Skeletor is a truly unique custom made motorcycle by Vardenchi Customs from India and guess what. It doesnt have a V-twin engine or much chrome to make it shine as it is ridden down the freeway, but its builder declares: Ive never got so many stares on a motorcycle before. That is most likely because after hours and hours of hard work, the Skeletor motorcycle looks like it just rode out of a graveyard in a MJ-like music video. The scary looking thing was actually ordered by a Mumbai celebrity and it took Vardenchi Customs three months to complete. It looks like the very demanding customer isnt craving for an impressive horsepower figure, just a way to stand out furthermore from the crowd. Based on a Vardenchi Classic, the Skeletor features the shops regular frame and two-arm-swinger, while the fork meets the frame at a rake angle that helps making it look like engaging in a some sort of attack position. On top of the original frame, this custom gets a bone-like look with a metal matte silver paintjob. Okay, this isnt a prety sight in your rear view mirror, but it will sure let paparazzi know when their target is on the move. Ghost bike or the most aerodynamic Skeleton ever originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 10:17 EST. Ducati Streetfighter/Streetfighter S
Ever since Ducati started selling the Streetfighter in the US we kept hearing happy owners bragging about their exquisite rides and decided that it was time to get our own riding experience on what is claimed to be the best roadster there is out there. So we started from the already very good opinion that we had on it after simply reading the specs and came to find that this is an uncompromising naked motorcycle with superbike-like performance. Ducati Streetfighter/Streetfighter S originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 24 June 2009 15:20 EST. Suzuki Gladius GT by S2 Concept
French motorcycle accessories producer S2 Concept has created an aftermarket GT kit for the Suzuki Gladius. This addresses to those willing to enhance the touring capabilities of the Japanese naked bike by significantly improving wind protection. Characterized by aggressive design blending perfectly in with that of the Gladius, the kit is composed mainly from a half-fairing and windscreen, which are mounted using a 3-piece aluminum mount, but you also get a cooler aluminum dash to fit the sport-touring scenario. S2 also produces other aftermarket Gladius parts such as engine spoiler, undertail, plate holder, screens of various sizes, LED stoplights and integrated signal lights as well as rear fender and many others. Suzuki Gladius GT by S2 Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 15:09 EST. Latest Tron Legacy trailer reveals more two-wheel actionThe latest trailer for the upcoming Tron Legacy movie has just been released and it reveals more two-wheel action than we ever hoped for. Apart from the digital Lightcycles defying the laws of physics inside a computer-generated world, the movie also shows Sam (Garrett Hedlund) riding a Ducati Sportclassic right before leaving the real world and entering the one designed by his father Kevin (Jeff Bridges, who recently received an Oscar award for his role in Crazy Heart). This is where the Lightcycles which were first introduced in the 1982 movie intervene in a father-son attempt to escape from the world where Bridges has been trapped for 25 years Tron Legacy, which will be released on December 17 and also be available in 3D, announces to be an award winner for special effects and as long as the bikes are involved too, we dig it. Just take a look at the teaser trailer to see for yourself. Latest Tron Legacy trailer reveals more two-wheel action originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 12:28 EST. Benelli 2 TechnoTracker by Oberdan Bezzi
Italian company Benelli is yet to launch their 2ue 756 naked bike and conational Oberdan Bezzi has already imagined a flat-track ready version of the street-oriented bike and sees it competing in US flat track competitions. The Benelli 2 TechnoTracker would get the exact same engine as on the model still struggling towards production, meaning a 756cc parallel twin that is expected to deliver somewhere in between 90-100hp. Engine performance aside, the aggressive design is most likely what determined Obiboi to get an early start with this one and his flat-track version looks ready to start its mud life, but Benelli would first have to sort things out with their own projects and then consider the design gurus indeed cool racing concept bike. Never gonna happen? I say who knows Benelli 2 TechnoTracker by Oberdan Bezzi originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 11:22 EST. Ducati Monster 1100/1100 S
Ducati launched the new Monster 1100 and the 1100S version in a smart move that increased the Monster lineup to three members (if you count the Monster 696), each one offering a new kind of excitement. This was the first out of ten new models that Ducati announced to launch until 2010. The TopSpeed team counts more than a few Ducati fans and we simply couldnt abstain ourselves from seeing what the big Monsters are up to this year. Check them out. Ducati Monster 1100/1100 S originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 10:39 EST. Video: underwater riding goes surprisingly wellAt a first glance, this looks like an amateur video made by a bunch of guys trying to have some fun with their ride on a frozen lake somewhere in Spain, but as the guy riding finds himself submerged in icy waters, youll find that this is actually the result of a strictly planned scenario. We just cannot understand how they did it. Video: underwater riding goes surprisingly well originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 8 March 2010 15:43 EST. EFI SR400 Board Tracker by Vicente Design
Jean François Vicente of Vicente Design has just come up with a rather interesting kick-started single-cylinder custom bike concept that he calls the EFI SR400 Board Tracker. This is definitely a case of looks beat performance as the designer concentrated on delivering a low and sleek bike that proposes a closer rider-motorcycle communion by bringing it all down to the bare necessities such as the two large wheels, a motor and a bar to hold on to. The bike would be based on the Yamaha SR400 and SR500 and it may look vintage but it has its fair share of ingenious design features. For instance, the seat and gas tank are made of the same hydroformed titanium sheets and also act as a beam girder for the frame, the thing has a carbon girder fork and also a hydroformed underslung exhaust. You may have a hard time spotting it, but this thing does have a hard tail frame, while the perimeter disk brakes are the modern touch the EFI SR400 Board Tracker needs in order to stand out as an overall nice blend of style and performance (not necessarily horsepower). EFI SR400 Board Tracker by Vicente Design originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 8 March 2010 14:38 EST. BMW S1000RR pulls tablecloth off table in a blink of an eye!
It looks like BMW would go to any lengths only to impress their audience and because simply releasing a video of their new S1000RR superbike performing on a closed-course track would have made them look like pattern followers, they instead choose to pull out an old trick with new means. Pulling the tablecloth off a table without smashing the dishes is cool, but where does the S1000RR intervene? Well, the 193 horsepower superbike capable to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds can slightly increase the scale. So, will the dishes stay put or go flying all over the place? Click past the break for an answer that comes in a blink of an eye. BMW S1000RR pulls tablecloth off table in a blink of an eye! originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 8 March 2010 13:15 EST. Ducati Monster 696
Ducati can say theyve introduced their latest generation middleweight Monster with the 696 not more than a year ago, but there are always founds ways to upgrade the nimble Italian legend and for 2010 they offer optional ABS. So it was about time to reconnect with the Monsters versatile character in order to come up with a report and the fact that the 2010 model year is a very light and powerful naked only spices things up a little bit. Retaining the very essence of a Monster, the 696 blends beauty with comfort and practicability. The result is an overall better performing and more attractive looking Italian naked with a famous name that is better than any possible commercial. Ducati Monster 696 originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 8 March 2010 12:20 EST. Worst-case scenario: Backflip doesn't flipThe reason we call this a worst-case scenario is rather simple. All that the rider needs to do when planning to rotate his motorcycle towards the back is, obviously, flip the thing and thats precisely the part that goes totally wrong for this daring stuntman, who may very well not have many bones left for practice if he maintains this rhythm. Worst-case scenario: Backflip doesn't flip originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 5 March 2010 10:15 EST. Calvin Klein motorcycle suits?
The ck Calvin Klein Spring 2010 campaign ads have just been launched and were surprised to see the fashion brand introducing their own idea of a biker look with the help of stylist Karl Temper and photographer Craig McDean. The brands fifth campaign approaches minimalistic styles that have long characterized CK, but the gear is rather girly, so I guess thats why were seeing the custom-made bike giving the tone of the action in the pics. Calvin Klein motorcycle suits? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 5 March 2010 09:51 EST. Ex-Buell engineer heads towards Zero Motorcycles
Electric bike manufacturers such as Zero Motorcycles are just revving up on their ascendant market path and it order for them to achieve high standards, demands head towards highly experienced engineers with innovative ideas to make their green bikes stand out from all points of view. What were talking about here is a happy case as Abe Askenazi, who worked as Vice President of Engineering for Buell in the last 14 years and who was free of contract after Harley-Davidson annihilated Buells from the production line, is now seeing his way towards Zero Motorcycles. It is great to see the American company investing in know-how because this is the only way theyll make it on the short and long run. Hit the jump to read the full press release. Ex-Buell engineer heads towards Zero Motorcycles originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 5 March 2010 09:13 EST. Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO / EVO SP
Hypermotards are all about combining the right amount of power with perfect balance and chassis geometry for excellent feedback. It all resumes to upgrading those aggressive riding skills and obtaining better and better lap times. Thats what Ducati concentrates on with their 2010 Hypermotard 1100 EVO and EVO SP models, ensuring that every single owner brags about its ride each time it takes it closer to its limits. Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO / EVO SP originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 5 March 2010 08:41 EST. |
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