2010 BMW S1000RR Superbike

Last year, BMW managed to stun motorsport fans with their official announcement for a S1000RR ultra-sport literbike that was supposed to take on established Japanese competitors. This year, all the hype is around the 2010 BMW S1000RR model. Dictated by aerodynamics rather than a designer’s pen, the new superbike follows an asymmetrical theme with a large, fox-eye headlamp on the left side paired with a smaller circle-shaped right-hand unit. Tailored with a four-mode ABS system and a Dynamic Traction Control system, the new S1000RR is light at only 189kg and fast thanks to an inline-four engine that outputs a good 182 bhp. What a beast! [via HFLM]

Mission One Superbike Motorcycle

Mission Motors: Mission One
The Mission One represents a revolution in motorcycle and electric vehicle performance. Mission Motors' advanced electric powertrain makes the Mission One ...
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Mission One electric motorcycle boasts 150 MPH top speed, extreme ...
4 Feb 2009 ... The Mission One EV electric sports bike got a proper unveiling at this week's Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) conference, ...
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Mission One Superbike Motorcycle


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http://www.igreenspot.com/mission-one-an-electric-powered-motorcycle-by-yves-behar


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http://psipunk.com/tag/design/page/6/


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http://articles.sfgate.com/2009-07-18/business/17218376_1_zero-motorcycles-motorcycles

KTM RC8 R Red Bull Edition

RC8 R Red Bull Edition
» Only 100 available!
» Clubrace kit including Akrapovic Evo4 for 180 hp (132 kW)!

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) 125 kW @ 10250 rpm
Max. torque 123 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 3.5 x 17"; 6 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. 182 kg (405.23 lbs)

Iannuzzo explains Valencia incident

Wednesday, 14 April 2010 15:49

Squadra Corse Italia's Vittorio Iannuzzo has been explaining the details of the horrific-looking incident in which he was involved, together with Simon Andrews, on the pit straight on lap 3 of the second race at Valencia. The British rider was forced against the pit-wall and then pushed down onto the grass by his bike, causing havoc amidst the team signalling boards on the wall.

‘Andrews suddenly slowed at 290 km/h and I couldn't do anything to avoid the impact,' said the Italian. ‘His left foot-peg split open my oil cooler, I took a hefty blow on my ribs and my hands but I managed to keep control of my Honda and stop on the grass almost at the end of the straight.'

Back in 2008 at Phillip Island Iannuzzo slammed into Michel Fabrizio's Ducati, which was stalled on the starting grid, and suffered several fractured bones in his other hand that kept him out of racing for six months. This time he only suffered bruising to his hands, while Andrews came away from Valencia with a broken heel and a fractured bone in his left foot.

Ducati Alice Racebike Design

Interesting stuff. Check em out!

Ducati Alice MotoGP Racebike Design