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Futuristic Motorcycles
Some people get motorcycles for many different reasons. Some may buy one because it is more practical for them instead of a car. Others may get one so they can go riding on a nice day. Then there are those who want one because they look cool and fun. For these people, the new concept motorcycles may be right up their ally.
One of the concept cycles is the Jaguar Motorcycle. The Massow Concept Cycles (MCC) is giving people a chance to ride this motorcycle that looks like a jaguar in mid jump. The riding style of this particular bike is with the riders legs back behind them, and lean forward to grab the handle bars like a when riding a sports bike. This sleek and stylish bike has an air-cooled Buell S3′s 1200cc V-twin engine, and is made from steel tubing, glass-fiber fairing. The headlight is in the jaguar’s mouth of course, where else would it be, and the mandibles are magnetic and removable. If you want to own one of these monstrous cat cycles, you can buy one for about $567,000.
The Harley Davidson 2020 is a one of a kind and easily recognizable. The 2020 has large wheels with bearing and has a hubless drive system. Some may thing that the bike is a little bit like a Tron Lightcycle, but no one can deny its sleek design. Harley Davidson has made sure to put the company’s air-cooled v-twin powerplant in this motorcycle. The riding style of this bike is similar to the Jaguar Motorcycle and resembles that of a sports bike.
Two concept bikes, the Swordfish and the Stalker are very unique designs. This bike is amazingly simple and extravagant all at one time. The Swordfish design uses a simple structure made from tough metals and should give the ride the “air of adventure.” Stalker design on the other hand is made with pink metallic metals, not so pink that a guy wouldn’t want to ride it. For both bikes, the riding style is similar to that of a cruiser.
What about the Machine Fly motorcycle. The name pretty much sums it up; this is a motorcycle that flies. This motorcycle is very sleek and has a red and black exterior with wavy silver handle bars. It does not have front lights, or breaks which is a little odd, but when you are cruisin’ in the air, who needs lights, or roads for that matter. “Roads? Where we are going, we don’t need any roads.” It is designed to allow air to flow above and below it in order to reduce friction. The only issue with this bike is even though it is intended for flight; there is no plan on how exactly that is supposed to happen. This cycle is an interesting concept motorcycle.
Going along with the flying motorcycles, our next concept is the MoonRider Flying Bike. This bike is intended to be very Eco-friendly by using electric and solar power in order to run the bike. It runs on a plasma jet engine unlike most bikes today that run on a turbo jet engine. The front of the bike has solar panels which charge solar batteries to run the motors. Marko Design proposed this design and is still in the conceptual stages. Similar to a sports bike, the riding position has the ride leaning forward and the feet are slightly behind their body. The body of the bike is smooth with the front end looking a little like the front of a train and the back end is completely off the ground.
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5 Best Racing Drivers of All Time
A topic open to contention, given the difficult nature of defining the best racing car drivers, ever, this list is based on performances
as well as personality. Car racing is a dangerous and demanding sport, and was even more so in the past, and drivers should be recognised for their skill and bravery.
Stirling Moss
Despite never winning a world championship, Sir Stirling Moss is viewed as one of the all-time greats of Formula One racing and is especially popular among British fans. He performed to a consistently high standard of car racing, coming second four times and third three times in seven seasons. A highlight of his racing career happened outside Formula One, when he achieved an average speed of 99.2 mph while driving a Mercedes-Benz 300SLR 1,000 miles across Italy to win the Mlle Militia. His career was tragically cut short in 1962 when he crashed at Godhood.
Juan Manuel Fandango
This Argentinean racing driver achieved incredible success during his time, and won his final grand prix at the age of 47. In total, Fangio won 5 world championships in Formula One and his record included driving in only 51 grand prix but starting 48 of them on the front row of the grid. He had a knack for knowing which cars were best, and how to best drive them. Stirling Moss was in awe of him and views him as the best racing driver.
Jackie Stewart
The racing driver known for both his driving prowess and safety campaigning for the sport, Sir Jackie Stewart was the first millionaire driver. Committed to racing, Stewart secured 3 world championships and drove in 99 grand prix before turning his back on the sport after the death of his team-mate and friend, François Cevert in 1973. Stewart is a great figure within car racing, campaigning for greater safety standards and measures.
Motorcycle Helmet
Outfitting your motorcycle isn’t all about the hardware. Finding the right motorcycle apparel to wear is very important, too. The right motorcycle apparel combines stylish looks with superb comfort and safety, but you can easily get bad motorcycle accessories if you aren’t careful where you shop. So if you are trying to find the best motorcycle apparel to buy, this guide should help.
Finding the Right Helmet
Let’s start with the helmet, quite possibly the most important piece of motorcycle apparel you can buy. There are three different types:
1. Full face
2. Three Quarters
3. Half Helmet
A full face helmet cover the entire face, as you would expect. They have a chin to cover your chin and wrap most of your head in a special protective womb. These helmets offer the most protection of the three different types of helmets, but also are the least liberating. Despite featuring vents to let air through, these can be muggy and uncomfortable. And cheaper helmets frequently fog up in the right conditions, which can be extremely dangerous while riding down the road. Still, though, these are great choices if you need a good, sturdy helmet, like you are new to riding.
Three quarters helmets are more liberating than fill face helmets. You might find that they are the best balanced of motorcycle accessories and apparel. Like full face helmets, these helmets feature a strong cocoon for your head. Unlike full face helmets, though, they lack the chin. With no chin blocking air flow, these helmets let air right into your helmet, giving you far more airflow than full face helmets. This also means you have more noise, though. The air is invigorating, and you don’t have to worry about fog, as the constant airflow on both sides keeps moisture from building up. There is a bit more of a concern about safety, however. The lack of the chin means that if you fall off your bike and smash your head hard onto the ground, there’s nothing to keep your face from contacting the pavement. With a full face helmet, the chin guarantees that the ground will stay far away. And the plexiglass is significantly smaller on a full face than on a three quarters helmet. But if you want a good mix of safety and wonderful airflow from your motorcycle apparel, go with a three quarters helmet.
I will admit, I don’t truly see the appeal of half helmets. Unlike both full face and three quarter helmets, half helmets lack anything but the most rudimentary of protection. They are like wearing a bicycle helmet, but at high speeds. Half helmets barely protect your head. While they will absorb a sharp impact if the angle Is right, they cover so little of the face that your head will likely contact the pavement. And because there’s no Plexiglas to shield you from rocks, pebbles, bugs and dust, all of that is going right into your face. Now, I can imagine that you get a great feeling of freedom from riding with a half helmet. The air is in your face in a way that three quarter helmets can’t match. But between bugs and a lack of safety, they just aren’t a safe choice.
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Triumph Speedmaster Review
I hope you enjoy this article about my favorite motor cycle and that you enjoy this Triumph Speedmaster review. I passed my motor bike test in July this year at the age of 43. It was something I had intended to do for some time but had continually put it off. In the United Kingdom there was an impending change in the law which would take place in February which would make the practical driving test more difficult. I therefore decided that I had better get a move on and finally get it completed. To cut a long story short, I eventually passed the test in July this year 2011 which was a great relief. Just as a side note on my first test I fell off the bike during the manoeuvres section and had to repeat the test which was a tad embarrassing.
I liked the Speedmaster and originally intended to buy a second-hand one. After checking out a few, I found that they held their price really well and a 2-year-old one was only £1500 less than a brand new one. When I drove the old and new model together there was no comparison. The new Speedmaster was a totally different machine. It is a bit shorter, but in my opinion comes with a better sitting position. However the main difference that I found and liked the most was in the handling. The old Speedmaster is terrible for cornering, it felt heavy and unsafe and was not a pleasant riding experience. The new bike, however, not only looks better with nicer bars and rear guard, but the handling is much improved. It feels safer on the road and is very easy to ride which is extremely important for me as a fairly inexperienced biker
The older model that I tested belonged to one of my friends, so I let him have a quick run on my new model Speedmaster. He could not believe the difference and has decided since then that his bike’s handling is nowhere near up to the standard he would like and as such, he is going to change. As a Triumph man, he has tested both the Storm and the Rocket.
Although the Rocket is the ultimate machine with its 2.3 litre engine, it is very heavy and cumbersome at slow speeds. It’s also very difficult to move about when stopped. That being said, it is still an awesome machine. In the end he decided to go for the Thunderbird Storm and it is now on order from the dealer. With a 1.7 litre engine it still has amazing power but feels great on the road. Well, that is according to him and I will have to wait until he gets it before I can give it a full test drive.

