Dashing and Handsome Classic Bike

Completing lineup its models (such as the Victory Judge, High-Ball, Jackpot, Vegas 8-Ball, Hammer 8-Ball and Kingpin) that had spread all over the world, Victory Motorcycles relatively new motorcycles manufacturers from Iowa (that was founded in 1997), launched its newest product 2013 Victory Boardwalk.

2013 Boardwalk bit like its predecessor, the High-Ball, but also similar glimpse Victory 8-Ball. This bike apparently directed to replace the Kingpin to be halted production.

This 2013 Boardwalk looks more manly than the previous series. Classic impression will be retained through the use of side-wall tires and white rims 16-inch chrome spokes motif.

A significant change is in the rear mudguard (anti splashing-water on the back.) Figure cruiser design in collaboration with Harley-Davidson uses the engine capacity of 1,740 cc V-Twin could reach a maximum torque of 110 lb-ft (149 Nm).

Plus with 6-speed gearbox that drives the rear wheels through a carbon belt, 2013 Victory Boardwalk becoming more macho.

Dual exhaust on 2013 Victory Boardwalk looks seen on the right. While the wheels a little different with the white on the right and left. This slightly tinny exhaust note emanates from the chromed slash-cut pipes. Another Chrome elements of the Victory Boardwalk include the headlight, gauge housing, handlebars, exhaust, belt guard, engine and ignition covers, turn signal housings, and fender struts. A powerful, durable LED lighting in the brake lamp and turn signals provides excellent visibility.

Low, comfortable, versatile along with an impressive collection of accessories that make it a comfortable 2-up cruiser for quick get-aways across town or down the open road.

2013 Victory Boardwalk. (Picture from: http://www.ridermagazine.com/)

A bike for unstressed cruising, with a new two-piece seat, a low seat height, large unencumbered floorboards and the widest handlebars of any Victory model. Want to extend your trip, ride 2-up and carry some extra gear? Easy. It takes just minutes to add several new Lock&Ride accessories to customize your Victory Boardwalk and turn it in a light Bagger.

This latest generation of Victory big motors is sold at a price of 15,499 U.S. dollars for the U.S. market. Although prices in the European market has not been announced officially. There are two options available on white and black, such as Pearl White, Gloss Black, Solid Black and Solid Pearl White.

Long on style and long between the axles, the Boardwalk provides a relaxed ride. (Picture from: http://www.ridermagazine.com/)

Work result of Victory Motorcycles at this time was excellent. U.S. media review said, Victory is one serious challenger of Harley-Davidson in the coming decades. *** [DIH | MOTORCYCLE-USA | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 31082012]

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Design and Buy HD via the Web.

Harley-Davidson (HD) is rolling out its 2013 model lineup. It includes Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob restyled model.

Dyna Street Bob 2013 gets a new twist that makes it more stylish appearance. Bobber (motorcycle's designation) has new face look, more beautiful.

2013 Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna Street Bob. (Picture from: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/)

There are no changes to the design, the model still selected classic tall handlebars with chrome models with round headlights. New style of alteration seen in the rear fenders are formulated neater. Juxtaposed with a round filter cover models to reinforce the aura of a classic two-tone color.

2013 Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna Street Bob. (Picture from: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/)

Besides the battery cover is made simpler to make it look more elegant. Place the license plate to the side and not on the back like a big bike. Handlegrip got an extra special rubber that serves to reduce the vibrations that make better driving comfort.

2013 Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna Street Bob. (Picture from: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/)

With Twin Cam 96 V-Twin engine, Dyna Street Bob 2013 is also part of the H-D1 program. Where consumers can choose a new style to design it on the web, and booked directly into the factory Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, USA. HD has prepared 2,000 combinations on their website.

2013 Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna Street Bob. (Picture from: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/)

"As part of the restyle, new touch to the rear fender, air filter cover to the battery. There are also H-D1 program that allows owners to buy Bob Street with different style as you wish, "said Tony Pink, Harley-Davidson Styling Manager. *** [DIH | TOTAL MOTORCYCLE | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 14092013]

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BMW Concept Active Tourer

BMW is pulling the curtain back on the Concept Active Tourer, a little three-cylinder, front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid that will debut in less than two weeks at the big French car conclave (2012 Paris Auto Show).

This car boasts the eDrive concept that BMW is putting a lot of marketing energy into with its BMW i brand (Mini-E, BMW i8 electric supercar, i3 city car), extending eDrive for the first time to a model in what the company calls its "core BMW brand."

BMW Concept Active Tourer. (Picture from: http://gas2.org/)

The Concept Active Tourer lands in the premium compact category, which BMW believes will be growing solidly (5 percent or more on an annual basis) in the next several years. The emphasis is on interior space for family use – BMW says "a high roof line and a compact transverse engine with front-wheel drive make it possible to create a generously sized interior."

But it’s the front-wheel drive – "a drive concept which is new to the BMW brand," the company says — that will probably have most people talking about this vehicle in Paris. By presenting a futuristic interior design, luxurious and roomy. Panoramic roof made ​​the passengers feel at home in its cabin.

Concept car that brought hybrid system uses engine 1.5 liter turbocharged 3-cylinder to drive the two front wheels. Then also installed an electric motor which serves to drive the two rear wheels. That way, the car is very fuel efficient (40 km/liter) and low CO2 emissions (60 g/km).

BMW's plug-in hybrid cars. (Picture from: http://gas2.org/)

The car's hybrid system produces output power over 140 kW/190 hp. Car acceleration from 0-100 km/h in less than 8 seconds (better than most hybrids) with maximum speed of 120 km/h. Plug-in hybrid cars can run using electricity as far as 30 kms with a Lithium-ion battery that can be charged at home with a voltage of 220V. *** [DIH | GAS2 | EARTH TECHLING | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 21092012]

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7 Biggest Vehicle

Of course some kind of this vehicle that is rarely seen in everyday life. Since the vehicle is a great tangible machines and is designed and manufactured for a variety of mega-projects in remote locations and easily and efficiently realized.

Some of the vehicles or the largest machine ever built in the world, mostly used for digging or for mining purposes.

Here are five vehicles were involved:

1. Liebherr Hydraulic Shovel

One of the largest hidraulic excavator in the world. Liebherr Hydraulic Shovel-giant produced in complex the Liebherr Group, the German manufacturing company and one of the largest in the world for a similar type. This tool is used for heavy work in the mines open. It has a weight of 656 tons.

Liebherr Hydraulic Shovel. (Picture from: http://en.wikipedia.org/)

With a Cummins diesel engine C 180 E, 16 cylinder 50.3 liter capacity and is able to produce power at 3,000 hp at 1,800 rpm engine speed, while the power to dig the soil is 1,500 kN. Fuel tank capacity is 13,000 liters while the hydraulic tank capacity is 4600 liters. The maximum hydraulic pressure is 350 bar. Volume up to 36 m3 bucket, or the equivalent of 60 tonnes of payload at all.

2. Caterpillar 797F

Caterpillar 797F trucks with the highest charge. This big truck look like a home, made by Caterpillar factory from the United States. Load capacity of the truck is one of the highest and largest in the world. This model was introduced in 2008 and entered full production in 2009.

Caterpillar 797F. (Picture from: http://millers-supplies.co.uk/)

The latest variant is much bigger and stronger than previous models Caterpillar 797F series and has a capacity of 400 tons carrying capacity, while the previous series, 797B of 380 tons.

3. Komatsu D575A Superdozer

The largest bulldozer ever built at this time. Komatsu D575A Superbuldozer made by Komatsu bulldozer Japan Ltd is currently the largest ever made. Used in coal mining strip mining ribbon in North America.

Komatsu D575A. (Picture from: http://komatsu.mobileteka.org/)

Bulldozer has a height 4.88 meters long and 11.72 m and a bulldozer making the largest and strongest in the world.

4. Mobile Launcher Platform

Each MLP weighs 8,230,000 pounds (3,730,000 kg) unloaded and roughly 11,000,000 pounds (5,000,000 kg) with an unfueled Shuttle aboard, measures 160 feet (49 m) by 135 feet (41 m), and is 25 feet (7.6 m) high. It was carried by a crawler-transporter, which measures 131 feet (40 m) by 114 feet (35 m), and is 20 feet (6.1 m) high. Each crawler weighs about 6,000,000 pounds (3,000,000 kg) unloaded, has a maximum speed of about 1 mile (1.6 km) per hour loaded, and has a leveling system designed to keep the launch vehicle vertical while negotiating the 5 percent grade leading to the top of the launch pad. Two 2,750-horsepower (2,050 kW) diesel engines power each crawler.

Mobile Launcher Platform. (Picture from: http://galaxywire.net/)

Originally designated the "Mobile Launcher", the MLP was designed as part of NASA's strategy for vertical assembly and transport of space vehicles. Vertical assembly allows the preparation of the spacecraft in a ready-for-launch position, and avoids the additional step of lifting or craning a horizontally-assembled vehicle onto the launchpad (as the engineers of the Soviet space program chose to do).

The Mobile Launcher Platform was set atop six legs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly building. The Solid Rocket Boosters were mounted on top of the MLP. The External Tank was then lowered between the two boosters and attached to them. After that, the orbiter was lowered into position and attached to the External Tank. The Crawler-Transporter then carried the combined platform and vehicle to the launch site, and deposited them there together. Once the launch was completed, the crawler-transporter retrieved the empty MLP from the pad to be readied for its next use.

5. Volvo NH15 BP Tanker 

One of the longest truck in the world. Volvo NH15 BP Tanker Road Train is a trucking concept used in remote areas of Argentina, Australia, Mexico, the United States and Canada to move large loads efficiently.

In Australia this vehicle is often called road trains, while in the United States and Canada are often called "triples", "turnpike double" or "rocky mountain doubles".

Volvo NH15 BP Tanker. (Picture from: http://en.wikipedia.org/)

Manufactured by the company Volvo in 1998. Manufactured by the company Volvo in 1998.

6. Terex 33-19 Titan
One of the largest truckload and largest ever made. Terex 33-19 Titan is one of the largest truckload operating until 1998. When fully loaded truck can reach speeds of 29.8 mph. Designed and built by Terex Division of General Motors in 1973.

Terex 33-19 Titan. (Picture from: http://www.carfunblog.com/)

After 13 years of operation Terex Titan is now stored and displayed in Sparwood British Columbia Canada.

7. Marion 6360 "Captain"

Largest land vehicle ever made. With a total weight of 28 million pounds, the captain is the excavator with the greatest power in the world. This giant machine built by marion power shovel in 1965. capacity of the bucket (bucket) to lift or carry materials weighing 300 tons.

Marion 6360 "Captain". (Picture from: http://classicconstructionmodels.blogspot.com/)

"Captain" is one of the two largest land vehicles ever built, and after a long operation finally retired in 1992. *** [DIH | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 21092012 | FROM VARIOUS SOURCE]

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Expensive Motorcycle With a Special Performance Ever in the World

Expensive motorcycle with a special performance ever produced a world-class manufacturer is the highest achievement or obsession ever imagined by man.

Price motorcycles with big engine capacity even beyond the price of the car with some luxury category. But this is negligible compared with the following motorcycles, which searched from various sources there are five expensive motorcycles in the category of special performance ever made in the world.

Here are the bike:

1. Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike (550,000 U.S. dollars)

Dodge Tomahawk introduced in 2003 by DaimlerChrysler. When introduced did not mention the price. However, the media estimates 250,000 U.S. dollars. Cost of production per unit of 200,000 U.S. dollars. But according to the Dodge official website allpar.com citing Reuters news agency said that Neiman Marcus buy 10 units of this bike with a unit price of U.S. $ 550,000 (Rp. 6 billion).

If you look at the engine, until now there is no bike that could beat it. Total 8.3 liter capacity of engine which consists of 10 cylinders with 90 degree V-configuration. This engine is taken from the Dodge Viper the Chyrsler's pride supercar in the early 1990s.

Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike. (Picture from: http://www.allpar.com/)

This motorcycle is also claimed to be able to reach speeds of 640 km/h with a total weight of 680 kg. Its uniqueness, this bike has 4-wheel with independent suspension. Both front and rear wheels mounted tandem so that the configuration is similar to the ATV. Acceleration 0-100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds.

2. Ecosse Titanium Series (250,000 U.S. dollars)

Ecosse Titanium motorcycle chassis is made of titanium as well as the two of its mufflers. Aside from the Grade 9 titanium pipes that have a ceramic finish. The entire body is made of carbon fiber coated with varnish. The design is considered innovative and is made in limited quantities.

Then the weight of this motor reaches 400 kg. The entire machine exterior with chrome plated that is very exclusive and shiny appearance.

This motor uses V2 engine with capacity of 2,150cc, equipped with a supercharger, intercooler and fuel injection system. And power output of 200 PS with torque of 29 kgm. Another exclusive feature are a padded, ergonomic and adjustable saddle, plus serial number engraved on handlebar clamps and plates.

Ecosse Titanium Series. (Picture from: http://www.weddingclan.com/)

The unique wheels of this motorcycle are made from carbon fiber coated with varnish. In addition luxury accessories, BRM watches designed in accordance with color and design of Ecosse Titanium.

3. Macchia Nera Concept Bike (200,000 U.S. dollars)

Macchia Nera Concept Bike uses Ducati 998RS engine, is the work of Italian designers and engineers who want to create motorcycle with very good technology, lightweight, and expensive. The goal is to make this bike as The Ultimate Track Bike.

The Testastretta engine fitted in the frame is made of lightweight metal, which is a mixture of titanium and aluminum.

Macchia Nera Concept Bike. (Picture from: http://ilducatista.wordpress.com/)

Look from side the Macchia Nera framework looks like ropes binding the machine. Designed as a minimalist naked bike, but in terms of aesthetics assessed awesome.

This bike was not mass-produced. However if anyone wants to have it be ordered with the requirement to provide money more than Rp. 2.35 billion.

4. MTT Gas Turbine Superbike (175,000 U.S. dollars)

MTT Gas Turbine Superbike is not only expensive but also faster. Used to act in the movie "Torque". The fastest record MTT Gas Turbine Superbike recorded in the Guinness World Book Record. Hence given the nickname "Most Powerful Motorcycle Ever to Enter Series Production".

Using Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turbine engine, which is capable of producing big power and 2-speed automatic transmission and a frame of aluminum. Weighing of bike just 227 kg. According to MTT the bike maker from Louisiana, if the engine is modified, the power of this motorcycle can reach 420 PS and torque of 69 kgm.

MTT Gas Turbine Superbike. (Pcture from: http://www.listsofworld.com/)

This bike was covered carbon fiber fairing. At the rear mounted camera, while the front is equipped with a laser radar eye. To start the engine, simply touch the smart button start.

5. MV Agusta F4 CC (130,000 U.S. dollars)

MV Agusta F4 CC was designed by Claudio Castiglioni, Director of MV Agusta Varese Italy. His obsession is a spectacular motorcycle to meet the marketing strategy while making the version that is truly special and unique.

Using his name initials "CC". This motor is capable of driving at high speed up to 315 km/h. With 1,078cc of engine capacity and producing 198 PS of power.

MV Agusta F4 CC. (Pcture from: http://www.ecarsflow.com/)

Compared with the MotoGP racing bike, high prices of MV Agusta F4 CC because there are additional platinum plate placed over the center of the handlebars which shows the model number from 1 to 100. As a characteristic exclusive and owned by a few people.

This motor is also rated as a masterpiece of the company. *** [DIH | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 14092012]
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The World's Longest Bus Rolls Out

The world’s longest bus is being presented in Dresden on August 22, 2012. The "AutoTram Extra Grand" is a hybrid vehicle of 30 meters length. The three-piece bus, which can carry up to 256 passengers. "Due to its high transport capacity, the AutoTram bridges the gap between conventional city buses and trams, offering new possibilities for an environmental friendly public transport," the Fraunhofer Institute said in a press release.

Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research the innovative vehicle AutoTram Extra Grand has been developed to combine the advantages of road and tram rail transport. While equipped with wheels and, hence, flexible in route planning, the vehicle is 30 meters long and offers 96 seats as well as space for 160 standing passengers.

AutoTram Extra Grand currently does its laps on the DEKRA test track at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz, working through the testing procedure to obtain a single vehicle approval. (Picture from: http://www.ivi.fraunhofer.de/)

As a hybrid vehicle it is equipped with an electric engine, which can cover a distance of 8-10km. A diesel-electric range extender works as a charger of the electric battery at each bus stop. Additionally, supercondensers enable to recover braking energy as electricity. According to German traffic law the bus turning radius does not exceed 12.5 metres. This bus was constructed by Göppel Bus GmbH in Thüringen.

"There is a lot of know-how invested in it - the computer is driven by a pretty clever steering algorithm," Matthias Klingner, the institute's director told The Local. The Autotram comes with a special steering system on its four regulated axles, which ensures that the back sections of the bendy-bus precisely follow the front section.

AutoTram Extra Grand, the world's longest bus. (Picture from: http://www.gadling.com/)

"Thanks to this patented multiple axis steering, the vehicle can manoeuvre just as easily as a 12-meters bus, forwards as well as backwards," an institute statement said.

"There's no problem with the manoeuvrability and stability, but we have to see how such a long bus affects normal city traffic," said Klingner.

Matthias Klinger also told The Local there has been a lot of interest from cities in the developing world looking to develop cheap public transport systems.

AutoTram Extra Grand will offer tram capacity on routes where it would be too expensive to build trails. Unveiling will take place near the famous Semper Opera in Dresden. This means that the new vehicle emits fewer pollutants than traditional busses, offers capacity to as many passengers as trams do while routes do not depend on an existing track network.

Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI jointly with other partners including the Institute of Electrical Power Engineering, Technical University of Dresden, Wittur Electric Drive and Dresden’s public transport operator DVB developed and tested the AutoTram. Attractive for transport operators is the research group’s outline that purchasing and maintenance costs for the AutoTram are lower than for traditional trams. The bus is set to make its debut in congested Dresden traffic in October. Currently, it is undergoing tests in special facilities outside the city. *** [EKA | GADLING | FRAUNHOFER IVI | THE LOCAL]
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Ssangyong's Hybrid Vehicle Concept Revealed

Fossil fuel powered vehicles are too polluting and expensive to run and electric vehicles are slow and don’t offer a decent operating range, so the way forward right now, as envisioned by a lot of auto manufacturers, is a blend of both these technologies.

Hybrid vehicles pack the punch of a conventional gas-powered car, while ensuring a reduction in emissions, not to mention the fact that you can ride it on electricity alone, when you’re not in a hurry. This is the reason we see auto manufacturers come up with hybrid vehicles at motor shows and this year’s 2012 Paris Motor Show will be no different.

Front view of SsangYong e-XIV. (Picture from: http://www.cardekho.com/)

SsangYong has announced that the company will present the all new e-XIV (Electric-Exciting user interface vehicle) – a compact crossover powered by a hybrid engine at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The vehicle is expected to be the hybrid version of the XIV-2 concept, which was revealed at this year’s 2012 Geneva Show.

Rear view of SsangYong e-XIV. (Picture from: http://www.cardekho.com/)

The car characterized by the dynamic stance, the wraparound DLO contrasted by large, trapezoidal C-Pillars, descending roof lines and sleek and efficient LED lights. The flanks feature prominent wheel-arches which at the rear give form to distinctive lower surfaces.

Bird-eye view of SsangYong e-XIV. (Picture from: http://www.carbodydesign.com/)

The eco-friendly powertrain uses an electric motor coupled with a small internal combustion engine which serves as a range extender. The concept features a panoramic glass roof that betters visibility, while also offering space for solar cells to generate renewable electricity for the onboard battery.

The B-Segment crossover concept is 4,160 mm long, 1,790 mm wide, 1,575 mm high, and has a 2,600 mm wheelbase. Considering the line of unpolished, aesthetically challenged SUVs SsangYong currently sells in Europe and Asia, that may be a bit of a stretch. We’ll find out when the e-XIV debuts in Paris at the end of the month. *** [CAR BODY DESIGN | ECO CHUNK |  DIGITAL TREND | SSANGYONG MOTOR]

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