Cops prefer elektrobayki

Colombian police gained control of the capital for a large shipment elektrobaykov Zero Motorcycles.

In the winter the leading U.S. manufacturer of electric motorcycles Zero Motorcycles introduced the updated model Zero Police, designed for law enforcement and security. It seems that the new relished the guardians of the rule of law around the world: in May of this year, the police department of the city of Hong Kong for its employees acquired 59 Zero electric motorcycles and now the Colombian police bought another 100 elektrobaykov Zero Police.

The police department of the city of Bogota park plans to use electric motorcycles for regular patrols and any other daily tasks. In the future, the Colombian police plan to order additional batch elektrotsiklov, while the first hundred bikes will be used mainly in New York - one of the most densely populated areas of the capital.

The police version elektrobayka built on the base model 2013 Zero DS. From a technical point of view, modify Zero Police virtually identical civilian counterparts. The electric motor model 2013 is 93% more powerful and able to supply 62% more torque than its predecessor.

Also, thanks to a larger battery, running on a single charge in urban use increased by 10% and now amounts to about 180 km. Modification Zero Police different special lighting fixtures, sirens with a loudspeaker, arcs to protect the frame and battery. As additional options available to the central 21-liter top box, aluminum hand guard, heated seats and handlebars, as well as various auxiliary LED lighting fixtures.

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Cal Crutchlow sets the course for the factory team in 2014

Cal Crutchlow admits that his future in the MotoGP World Championship is currently unknown, while it has a strong desire to enter into a contract for next season in 2014 with one of the factory teams: Ducati, Honda and Yamaha.

Cal Crutchlow:

"As for my own future, I will be there I am with Ducati, Yamaha and Honda has not yet been decided. We are in talks with them all, and I hope in the next couple of weeks, we'll all know.

At this point, my career seems to be on the rise, and I'm getting closer to the leaders and begin to fight for the victory. I do not want to take a step back so that the next move should have a contract with the factory team.

If I stay in the Tech 3 and Yamaha will Espargaro Paul, what will they do with Bradley Smith? It will be unfair if Bradley will have to give up his two-year contract. He is currently doing his job well. "

Crutchlow also mentions the fact that Suzuki has confirmed its return to the World Championship MotoGP, although this will only happen in 2015, and not, as initially expected in 2014.

"This is a big disappointment for the championship, it would be nice next year to have another factory team in the grid."

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H-D Sportster becomes ... Enduro

A talented engineer, and a big fan of Harley-Davidson Motor Jim Carducci has created perhaps the most unusual motorcycle dual purpose. Taking the engine Harley-Davidson Sportster, Carducci built around a real custom-enduro.

In addition to the love of enduro motorcycles and motorcycle engines of the legendary brand of Milwaukee, Jim drew inspiration from the BMW GS and KTM 950, located in a private garage. Having bought a Harley-Davidson Sportster 100th Anniversary in 2003 as a donor, the engineer started the development of the geometry of the chassis, wheels and suspension, body position, and the driver of the engine within the frame. All operations on the design of a new motorcycle Carducci done by computer simulation, and then built a polystyrene-scale 3D-model of the bike.

Jim's drawings on computer-controlled machines were machined pendulum traverse. Also, engineer-to-order fabricated a new frame and sub-frame, and also a lot of small parts - windshield mount and the GPS-navigator, protecting the headlights.

Among Corbin, known for its gelevyemymi seats, for his project, Jim ordered a unique "saddle". Sportster engine was pumped 1,250 cc kit from NRHS and camshafts Andrews N4. Suspension components developer also took only the best - Öhlins. 18th and 21th wheels are the result of the merger of components from such famous firms as Buchanan's Spoke & Rim, Sun, and Talon. The exhaust system is made by Supertrapp.

After two and a half years of work on the project, the bike Carducci Dual Sport SC3 Adventure completed. But Jim Carducci continues to improve his creation, trying to make it more powerful and easier. In the near future engineer is going to team up with several dealers Harley-Davidson, through their network to take orders for the construction of the unusual custom-enduro.

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Scooter Scrooser

It is believed that most of the types of two-wheeled vehicles have long been invented and come up with something new is simply impossible. However, the German company Scrooser Manufactory is willing to challenge existing stereotypes.

Дизайнеры Scrooser Manufactory разработали концепт электрического скутера-самоката, рассчитанного на эксплуатацию в городской среде. Главной особенностью новинки, получившей имя Scrooser, является возможность использовать скутер как самокат, приводя аппарат в движение с помощью мускульной силы, или же как традиционный электроскутер.

On the technical features of Scrooser know until it's too much: Scooter scooter weighs only 28 kg, the maximum speed is around 25 km / h, and the battery charge is enough to overcome the path length of 35 km. In addition, a dead battery can be quickly recharged from a standard wall outlet, because it takes only one hour.

The main feature of the design concept Scrooser are disparities between the large wheels, playing the role of the suspension, and the elegant aluminum frame. The latter, by the way, the customer can be painted in any color. German designers creations can be perceived in different ways, but the fact that the collection of funds for kickstarter.com has brought developers to the required amount, said a substantial interest of the public. So it is quite possible in the near future to see the scooter-scooter Scrooser on the streets of the world. Scrooser Manufactory company promises that the price of new items will not exceed the threshold of 3,000 euros.

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Thailand takes MotoGP?

General promoter of world championship motorcycle racing Dorna Sports, through its president Carmelo Espelety held talks with representatives of the Circuit Buriram International Circuit. According to preliminary estimates, in 2015 Thailand can enter into the official calendar of racing MotoGP.

The track Buriram International Circuit design company designed the famous Herman Tilke, and for the stage MotoGP at the end of construction must comply with all requirements of the FIM category «A». It is planned that the construction of the track, which is located 320 kilometers north of Bangkok, to be completed in October 2014, so that the first national Grand Prix in Thailand could take place as early as next season behind him.

Given the high interest of the largest manufacturers of motorcycles in the markets of South-East Asia, Dorna Sports is actively trying to reshape the geography of the ongoing stages, reducing their number in the United States and Spain. Recently, in an interview with British journalists Carmelo Espeleta confirmed the possibility of Thailand on the calendar: "The representatives of Buriram International Circuit said that very soon the construction of facilities is completed. This is great news, which means we could be talking about joining the Thai stage in the calendar for the year 2015. "

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Cal Crutchlow Yamaha revealed weaknesses

Jorge Lorenzo has won the last two races in the premier class world championship MotoGP, in the lead from start to finish, without giving anyone a chance and get to it.

After the victory at Mugello Factory Yamaha Racing rider assured that won the race in the first corner, ottormozivshis aggressively at the first corner and ahead of Dani Pedrosa. It was the second race in a row, in which Jorge took the initiative right from the start.

In fact, all three wins this season, Lorenzo won by one and the same plan:
Stay in the lead at the first corner
Immediately come forward
Go accurately and as quickly as possible during the race
When Jorge Lorenzo is in the first position, then he has no rivals, because at the moment no one else is able to drive the whole race at full speed, but him. All this you can find a logical explanation, considering approaches to work with motorcycles of two giant manufacturers such as Honda and Yamaha.

Honda is focusing on engine power and acceleration. The purpose of HRC engineers is to build a bike that perfectly brakes and accelerates: the stability under braking allows the pilot ottormazhivatsya as late as possible, and then as best you can accelerate to fly straight past the end of their rivals. In Yamaha emphasis on control and maneuverability. The main objective is to develop a bike that you can control in any situation and just how it may be easier to manage.

Two completely different approaches in these instructions means that Yamaha and Honda also have different uses and tires. Yamaha can keep for a long time in high speed cornering, and thus squeezes the maximum tire from Bridgestone, using the edge of the tires. Honda also uses a large extent the bulk of the tire, which is 1-2 cm from the edge.

The difference in the approaches to the development of motorcycles evident in completely different styles of flying. The trajectory of Jorge Lorenzo smoothly and smooth. At the same time, Dani Pedrosa and Marc Márquez very hard to enter into the turn, as the need to quickly ottormozitsya, and then as soon as possible to speed up, so their path is much tougher.

All of this means that each bike can be an advantage on different paths, depending on the tires brought by Bridgestone. If the tire is designed for a better grip on its edges, then it would be more appropriate for Yamaha, but if the tire is mainly aimed to provide a better grip on the lines, then this will win the Honda. Although the Bridgestone tires and tries to provide suitable for the widest possible range of driving style on some tracks to find a similar balance is impossible.

Solution of Yamaha motorcycle construct which provides high speed cornering, on the one hand, it is advantageous. In theory, the maintenance of high speed cornering can be strong on almost every track, because the lost speed at the braking should be re-produced in acceleration. Minimizing the loss of speed in turns means that the bike can come out of the turn faster, requiring it to less stress on the engine and using less fuel. However, Yamaha spent a lot of time focusing on speed in the turns, but completely forgetting about speed on the straights, where, in comparison with Honda motorcycles they lose too much. That is their main weakness.

After the race in Barcelona, ​​Cal Crutchlow told reporters, what are the advantages and disadvantages of a Yamaha motorcycle he sees.

Cal Crutchlow:

"When you compete with other drivers, the main problem lies in the fact that you are in the air bag of the pilot, who has a very different trajectory, unlike you, and you become dependent on it. Rival brakes a little later or a little before you, and you have to adjust to his style. "

The only way to avoid this, it's to take the lead from the start, says Cal.

"You can see that Lorenzo is almost never go after someone from behind and always tries to come forward. All this is due to a weakness in the Yamaha. Lorenzo really has only one unique way to win - to get ahead from the first meters. Yamaha can not make a profit from going ahead motorcycle. Then she loses at least at the exit of the turn. In Qatar, when I sat down on the tail of the front running Honda, it was very hard and extremely uncomfortable. If you are ahead of the opponent, as Jorge in the last two races, and you have in front of the net track, you run your own race and then can go a lot faster. "

But all the above is not to say that Yamaha has only one unique driving style.

"If you look at my driving style, and the style of Valentino Rossi, you may find they have a lot of similarities, but they are very different from the style of Lorenzo. You might think that there is one only Yamaha driving style, but Jorge example, it is clear that there are other options, and each is good in its own way. "

Philosophy Yamaha team does not promise anything good in the long run. In Qatar, Valentino Rossi was able to pass Marc Marquez and successfully fend off his attacks, but then it was only the first race of the young Spaniard in the class of MotoGP. In Jerez, Marquez showed how easy it is to compensate for the error, using the power of the engine Honda. Mark missed three times at the hairpin after the straight, and three times again returned to Jorge Lorenzo for a few turns. In part, this merits Honda, although it is also involved here and the talent Marc Marquez, which allows him to quickly move away from mistakes. At Yamaha same situation is quite different. In Qatar, Valentino Rossi made a mistake at the first corner and in order to return to a high rate, it took him a decent amount of laps.

Although Yamaha and is able to pass very quickly circles, their dependence on the speed in turns means that Jorge Lorenzo has come forward from the start of the race. If Dani Pedrosa and Marc Márquez will be able to get ahead of him, to return the position of Jorge will be very hard. Lorenzo will be turning out in turn rest on the opponent and lose by leaving it. Despite the fact that according to the Yamaha team is working hard on his engine, he still remains the weakest point of the motorcycle, as compared to Honda. Ultimately, all this can end an unprecedented leadership Honda, if the Japanese team did not take any action.

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Motocross rule changes

Federation FIM announced some changes in the rules of the World Motocross Championship, which will take effect in 2014. The main change has exceptions to the MX3 class championship.

Recall that in the MX3 class pilots competed two-stroke motorcycles with an engine capacity from 290 to 500 cm ³ and four - with an engine capacity from 475 to 650 cm ³.

The changes were made and the rules for the "younger" classes. Thus, in the MX1 and MX2 races will now be the time is 30 minutes + 2 laps - that such rules are now provided for the duration of the national series AMA Nationals.

Was abolished and the rule of qualification "108%" - any pilot had to show time, the best or equal to 108 percent of the average time of the TOP-10 pilots during the qualifying session. From now on, the riders will not be disqualified, but the organizers will still be able to remove at will too slow pilots.

From next year the MX1 class will change its name to MXGP. In the "new" class will compete two strokes capacity ranging from 175 to 250 cm ³ and chetyrehtaktniki capacity from 290 to 450 cm ³. Number of riders will be reduced from 40 to 30.

In the MX2 cubic capacity and the number of pilots will remain the same. Remember, this is 100-125 cm ³ for two-stroke motorcycles, 175-250 cm ³ - for four, and 40 potential participants in advance. Will remain the same and the maximum age of the participants - 23 years. Now defend the title in MX2 can be only once, next year it can be done repeatedly.

The new rules were supported by representatives of the Association of Manufacturers of sports motorcycles, the commission Grand Prix Motocross, promoter Youthstream and several representatives of the FIM.

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New motorcycle manufacturer

The company Lotus, known for the production of racing cars and luxury vehicles, has announced its intention to try his hand in the making of two-wheeled vehicles.

For the design of the first model, which will receive the name of the Lotus C-01 was formed division of Lotus Motorcycles. The names of some members of the new unit. It is a former designer of Volkswagen Group, Daniel Simon, who will develop the design of motorcycles, as well as members of the racing team Kodewa and employees of German group Holzer Group.

C-01 is positioned as "giperbayk." While we know a few details about future trends: Lotus C-01 will be equipped with a fuel tank of carbon fiber and will have a branded black and gold coloring. We also know that the engine power of 200 hp, but whether it is in-house development or will be used by the third-party motor - is not clear. It was also stated that the C-01 will be used by the most high-tech materials - titanium and carbon fiber.

Daniel Simon described the design concept of the first motorcycle Lotus: the main direction for selected Lotus 49 racing car teams in Formula 1 from 1967 to 1970.

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Pope did not come into HOG

Pope Francis were given four motorcycles Harley-Davidson. Luxury Present was part of a ceremony celebrating the 110th anniversary of the brand, including the past and in the Eternal City, during which the pontiff blessed the guests to the Vatican 35,000 motorcyclists.

However, contrary to expectations, the pictures of the Pope on the bike and did not appear. Harley-Davidson, donated to the Holy See, soon will be replaced by the owner. Two of them will be auctioned and the proceeds from their sale will be donated to a charitable organization. The remaining two will be transferred to the police Harley of Rome. They will be applied symbolism government of Italy and the Vatican, and they will be used to escort dignitaries visiting the visit of the Holy See.

It is noteworthy that in the ceremony of transfer of police motorcycles were personally involved two descendants of the founders of the legendary American brand.

All four motorcycles donated by Francis - Model Road King Police. Such Harley used the American police.

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MotoGP Race Results Grand Prix of Catalunya 2013

The race of the sixth round of the MotoGP world has stood out not so intriguing and interesting, as expected, despite the many falls - eight riders out of the race, including Cal Crutchlow, crashed on the sixth lap.

From pole position started Dani Pedrosa, who yesterday broke the lap record set by Casey Stoner in 2008. Today the Spanish rider took part in the 200th Grand Prix motorcycle Honda Repsol, however, he lost the advantage early in the race. In turn, Jorge Lorenzo, who won two weeks ago, the Grand Prix of Mugello, his chance to fight with the pilots Honda Repsol on the last lap and pulled away from his compatriots more than one second, leaving Dani and Marc right to fight for second place.

Eventually, Jorge won the race, won a third victory in Barcelona in the last four years. In addition, this victory was for the Spanish rider 26th, so he moved into seventh place in the rankings and is now one win ahead of the Kevin Shvantsa. As for the duel Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa, the rookie team Honda Repsol made ​​a small mistake while trying to overtake team-mate in 4 turning circle of 24 (out of 25). Mark drove in millimeters from the rear wheel Pedrosa - it was very risky and dangerous.

Valentino Rossi finished fourth, who spent the entire race alone and virtually no part in the struggle. Stefan Bradl finished fifth, Bradley Smith - the sixth (still the best result of Yamaha Tech3 rookie in the World Championship MotoGP). Andrea Doviziozo was the best Ducati lovers and came seventh, while Alex Espargaro took eighth place in the second race in a row.

We present results of the race MotoGP Grand Prix of Catalunya 2013:

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Another Italian novelty

Make Aprilia, has consistently updates its lineup, introduced another new model of motorcycle. This time range was gradually expanded neoclassic with the top fairing. Motorcycle was named Mana 850 GT ABS.

The manufacturer is positioning the new Mana as a versatile bike that can carry its owner pleasure in the city, on the track or on long journeys.

Power plant Mana 850 GT ABS - vosmiklapanny "water» V-twin with the angle of the cylinders 90 degrees. Maximum engine - 76 hp at 8000 r / min and maximum torque - 73 Nm at 5000 rev / min. A nice feature for the driver of the motorcycle - automatic sequential gearbox, working in both automatic and manual modes. The system of electronic throttle control ride by wire has three modes of operation - travel, sports and rain.

The fuel tank capacity of 16 liters is located under the seat bike that had a positive effect on the weight distribution of motorcycle, lowering its center of gravity. And under the lining falshbaka is a luggage capacity that can absorb completely enclosed helmet. Very handy option, is not it?

Bike will be available in four colors - black, white, green and red. Price in Italy will be 10,560 euros.

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Helmet winner will go under the hammer

Helmet, in which two-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo won the home race in Catalunya, put up for online auction. Cash proceeds from the sale of the helmet will be used to help people with Down's syndrome.

At home Grand Prix of Catalonia pilot factory Yamaha team Jorge Lorenzo made ​​a new helmet HJC Lorenzo Barcelona 2013 «Graffiti». The uniqueness of the helmet is the fact that for his appearance responsible designer Anna Vives, who suffers from Down syndrome. 28-year-old Anna is famous throughout Spain and for many is the true symbol of the will and desire to fight the disease. After the victory of Lorenzo in the race, the girl with him climbed to the top step of the podium.

«В гонке мне было очень тяжело, но я решил не сдаваться, потому что есть примеры из жизни, которые дают мне силы и уверенность. Например, девушка, которая создала дизайн моего шлема — Анна Вивес. Она знаменита на всю Испанию. Она — это настоящий символ воскрешения, доказавшая, что люди, страдающие от синдрома Дауна, могут подчас больше, чем полагает большинство людей. Я счастлив, что она разделила со мной этот подиум», — рассказал действующий чемпион мира Хорхе Лоренцо.

В настоящее время шлем, в котором Лоренцо одержал победу на Гран-при Каталонии 16 июня, выставлен на интернет-аукцион Ebay. До конца торгов осталось еще 8 дней, но стоимость шлема уже перевалила за 21 000 евро. Все вырученные от продажи шлема деньги пойдут в фонд помощи людям, страдающим синдромом Дауна.

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Suzuki: motocross motorcycles 2014

Recently, the company introduced the Suzuki RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 2014 model year.

The list of changes is small - it's the new firmware ignition control unit, which should start to improve, and new graphics motorcycles. Officials said Suzuki, no significant changes in the new motorcycles as compared to 2013 models suggests that the yellow off-road vehicles - still out of competition.

Recall that the Suzuki motocross motorcycles have always been a constant choice of numerous champions James Stewart and Ricky Carmichael.

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Suzuki returns to MotoGP

At the end of November 2011 Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially announced the suspension of activity in global motorsport, particularly in the world championship MotoGP. Until recently, the plant was considering returning to MotoGP in 2014, but yesterday it became clear that Suzuki motorcycles will be on the grid "royal class" only in 2015.

Yesterday, in Catalonia, which is currently undergoing official tests MotoGP, the factory racing project Suzuki Motor Corporation has publicly confirmed his plans to return to the FIM Road Racing Grand Prix MotoGP in 2015. After two years of "freezing" of the project since the beginning of 2012, the corporation Suzuki again bringing together a test team to side-by-side with the regular participants of the championship conduct several tests of its prototype.

Only after extensive testing in Japan and beyond, the end of the development process and improve the prototype, Suzuki Motor Corporation will participate in the race MotoGP. The new test team that will work in Europe in 2013, will join the project manager Davide Brivio and pilot developer Randy De Puniet. The prototype Suzuki HRH1 is equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line engine capacity of 1000 cc.

On the first day of official testing at Circuit de Catalunya racetrack test team has achieved sensational results: Randy De Puniet, piloting the latest prototype of the 1000-cc Suzuki, the leader gave tests, the Grand Prix winner of the Lorenzo de Catalunya just 0.7 seconds.

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Honda showed a new prototype

Yesterday at private test in Spanish Aragon, Honda introduced the new 2014 RC213V prototype granpriyny.

RC213V prototype of the next-generation introduced himself Honda Racing technical director Takeo Yokoyama. "This is a prototype in 2014, is the new motorcycles, both in terms of the chassis, and in terms of the engine. We want to begin testing motorcycles now to bring development to the final Test at Valencia in November - said the Japanese engineer. - If Pedrosa and Marquez will feel that we have made a really big step forward compared to the current RC213V, then HRC will try to provide them with these bikes before the end of the season, as we did last year. "

It is interesting to note that it was based on a prototype Honda RC213V 2014 will create a bike that will get the team, decided to abandon the CRT-machines in favor of "commercially available sport prototype» (Factory Made GP Racer - Production Racer). On the "Docked" version of Honda RC213V for private teams still know too many people: suspension, brakes and exhaust system, similar to the flagship bikes factory teams, but increased by 3-liter fuel tank, the engine without the air system valves and control electronics with software from Dorna Sports , not from Honda Racing Corporation. As for the price, the private teams factory Honda prototype will cost about 1.2 million euros. While the factory machines Repsol Honda, according to some estimates, there are about 2.1 million euros. Today on the track MotorLand Aragón pilots factory Honda team Marc Marquez, Dani Pedrosa and Stefan Bradl representing LCR Honda, will start testing the new machines, which was postponed by one day due to the incessant rains.

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