Newest Flying Car Undergoing Rigorous Testing

There have been several flying cars introduced over the past 40 years but the newest one, dubbed the Terrafugia Transition, must undergo 75 test flights to verify its airworthiness for the Federal Aviation Administration. An article by Christine Negron of NYTimes.com gives details about this vehicle that combines aspects of a car, motorcycle, and airplane. Here's an excerpt:

"The promise of an

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - First Year and Roy Bober

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See First Year's 1979 Harley-Davidson Super Glide Fat Bob FXEF 80 under Bikes Only. Also see Roy Bober's 2008 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 105th Anniversary Edition under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Trikes Only or Women on Motorcycles this week. We need more

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BMW Recalls 2012 S1000RR Motorcycles for Loose Connecting Rods

BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 S1000RR motorcycles, manufactured from September 1, 2011, through April 10, 2012.

Due to a manufacturing process error, the connecting rod bolts may become loose during high engine temperatures and/or high engine operating speeds which could result in catastrophic engine damage.

1414 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Recalls feature for more

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Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Mark and Jay

Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These pictures are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Mark's 2003 Harley-Davidson Limited Edition Road Glide under Bikes Only. Also see Jay's 2006 Honda Gold Wing under Men on Motorcycles. There are no Trikes Only or Women on Motorcycles this week. We need more pictures of women with their motorcycles. Get your

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Polar Bear Grand Tour to Cape May, NJ on April 15, 2012

Check out pictures of the 22nd motorcycle run of the 2011-2012 Polar Bear Grand Tour season to Cape May, NJ on April 15, 2012.

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Moto Guzzi Stelvio, 2011

 

 

Moto Guzzi Stelvio, 2011

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
DESIGN

• - New headlight fairing.
• - New 32 litre fuel tank.
• - New windshield.
• - New saddle lining.
• - New Moto Guzzi customised side panniers.
• - Brand new shaped saddle.

ENGINE

• - 1200 90° V-shaped Twin-cylinder "Four Valve"
• - Single overhead camshaft timing system with decreased valve control noise level.
• - New profile camshafts.
• - Oil radiator increased.
• - Single plate clutch.
• - New exhaust system.
• - Transmission with compact reactive cardan shaft drive.
• - 6-gear gearbox.
• - Euro 3.

CHASSIS

• - High tensile steel upper dual beam frame.
• - Front fork with 50 mm legs, adjustable spring preload and hydraulics fitted with a new set of progressive action springs.
• - Shock absorber with adjustable preload and rebound fitted with a new more preloaded spring
• - Rear suspension with progressive articulation single arm.
• - 4 horizontally opposed piston front brake system with new 320 mm discs.
• - Rear 282-mm disc brake, floating calliper with two parallel pistons.
• - Rear tyre ZR 150/70/17.
• - Front tyre ZR 110/80/19.

STANDARD OUTFIT:

• - New cutting-edge Continental ABS.
• - New instrument panel with increased scale fuel level indicator.
• - Heated hand-grip fixture.
• - Satellite navigator fixture.

North American Specifications

• Engine : 90° V-shaped twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
• Engine capacity : 1,151 cc
• Max output : 77 KW at 7,250 rpm
• Max torque : 113 Nm at 5,800 rpm
• Exhaust system : stainless steel, 2-in-1 type, three-way catalytic converter with double lambda probe
• Gear : 6-speed
• Final drive : CARC compact reactive shaft drive; double cardan joint and floating bevel gear set, ratio 12/44 = 1:3.666
• Front suspension : completely adjustable upside-down fork (spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping) with mounting bracket for radial brake calliper
• Rear suspension : single-sided swing-arm with progressive linkage and monoshock with adjustable hydraulic rebound and dial for setting spring preload
• Front brake : dual 320 mm stainless steel floating discs and radial callipers with 4 horizontally opposed
• pistons - ABS
• Rear brake : 282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, floating calliper with 2 parallel pistons - ABS
• Tyres : 110/80 R19" tubeless (front) - 150/70 R17" tubeless (rear)
• Max length : 2,305 mm
• Max width : 1,080 mm
• Height : 1,475 mm
• Saddle height (adjust.) : 820/840 mm
• Dry weight : 251 Kg
• Fuel tank capacity : 32 litres (including 7 litre reserve)

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Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE, 2011

 

 

 

Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V SE, 2011

North American Specifications
Canadian MSRP: $16,895 CDN

ENGINE

• Type : Four-stroke V 90 twin
• Cooling : Air and oil cooled with independent cooling pump
• Capacity : 1,151cc
• Bore and stroke : 95 x 81.2 mm
• Compression ratio : 11 : 1
• Timing diagram : Intake valve opening 36° before upper TDC.
• (play 1 mm) Intake valve closing 62° after lower TDC.
• Exhaust valve opening 58° before lower TDC.
• Exhaust valve closing 30° after upper TDC.
• Measured with rocker arm/valve play of 1.5 mm
• Maximum power output : Over 80.8 kW (110 CV) at 7,500 rpm
• Max Torque : Over 108 Nm at 6,400 rpm
• Fuel supply/ignition : Multipoint sequential electronic injection, Magneti Marelli IAW 5A phased, alfa-n system; 2 x Ø50 mm throttle bodies with Weber IWP 189 injectors, Lambda probe.
• Starter : Electric
• Spark plugs : NGK PMR8B (Long Life)
• Exhaust system : Stainless steel two-into-one 3-way catalysed with Lambda probe.
• Homologation : Euro 3

TRANSMISSION

• Gearbox : 6 speed
• Gear ratios : 1st 17/38 = 1 : 2.235
• : 2nd 20/34 = 1 : 1.700
• : 3rd 23/31 = 1 : 1.348
• : 4th 26/29 = 1 : 1.115
• : 5th 31/30 = 1 : 0.968
• : 6th 29/25 = 1 : 0.862
• Lubrication : Oil bath
• Primary drive : Helicoidal gears, ratio 26/35 = 1 : 1.346
• Final drive : CA.R.C reactive drive; double universal joint with floating bevel gear, ratio 12/44 = 1 : 3,666
• Clutch : Single plate with integrated flexible couplings

FRAME

• Frame : High tensile steel tubular twin cradle
• Wheelbase : 1,554 mm
• Rake : 108 mm
• Steering rake : 26.30°
• Steering angle. : 34°
• Front suspension : Upside down Ø 43 mm fully adjustable forks (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression) with mounting for radial callipers.
• Front wheel travel : 120 mm
• Rear suspension : Progressive single swingarm, fully adjustable monoshock with separate gas reservoir (spring preload and hydraulic for rebound and compression).

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