Concept tricycle TerraCraft

California design studio TerraCraft Motors presented its vision of a three-wheeled vehicle of the future.

Company TerraCraft Motors, organized a successful businessman James Abbott, based in Mission Viejo, that the southern part of the Orange County of the U.S. state of California. Not so long ago, the efforts of the team, consisting of only eight people, was developed concept tricycle TerraCraft, which is a unique hybrid of a motorcycle and a car. The machine is designed for two people - the driver and passenger seated behind him.

But its main feature is that the vehicle must create at people sitting inside feeling of riding a motorcycle. Such impressions of their offspring control developers expect to get by a special harness that allows tricycles lean into turns like a normal bike. To do this in the driver's seat will be built-in sensors that respond to weight transfer. In other words, the slopes of the body will result in the desired direction to the corresponding roll machine.

The most interesting is that the company is considering TerraCraft Motors design concept is very flexible, allowing only one "base" to produce a number of different versions, ranging from the most open-end models with a full body. The same principle guided by Californian producer, choosing a power unit for future cars. Constructors TerraCraft Motors believe that "open space" will be installed in their tricycle almost any modern engine from a motorcycle - for example, Honda Goldwing, Suzuki Hayabusa or any other customer's choice.

The company is now actively preparing for the implementation of its project and is even prepared the first ten customers to order a tricycle TerraCraft, give them at cost. However, the amount of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Triumph updates the classics

The following year line of modern classics Triumph receive minor updates, including changes in ergonomics, restyling and new colors.

In the model number of classic British motorcycle manufacturer model Bonneville is the cheapest and one of the most popular. By 2014, the motorcycle will receive a new 17-inch alloy wheels that will not only lose a little weight, compared to the "spitsovannymi" neighbors in the pipeline, but will also provide an opportunity to establish a motorcycle modern tubeless tires.

Should also expect that due to excessive loss of unsprung weight motorcycle will be managed by a little sharper and more responsive. Also Triumph Bonneville 2014 will receive a more comfortable seat, and a new design of the cylinder cooling fins, emphasizing the classic image of the British motorcycle. Triumph reports that worked on the exhaust system, and now her "voice" will become hoarse. The bike will be available in three colors: white, blue, silver and black.

Bonneville T100 model will receive similar updates, namely an updated design of the cooling fins cylinders and "raucous" mufflers, and will be available in two new colors - black and red, white, gold and black. In 2014, the model Thruxton will get an adjustable rear suspension, will design style "cafe racers" and required a "set" of the updated edges of cylinders and exhaust, as in other classical models of Triumph. Thruxton will be available in black and green and gold colors.

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Triumph Scrambler will remain one of the most notable models of classic British manufacturer. By 2014 model year, the motorcycle will get a more "throaty" exhaust and a new, more comfortable seat. Mostly aesthetic upgrade will take place in the area of ​​the engine, and the steering and wheels. The motorcycle will be available in two colors: matte blue and red and silver.

In the UK start selling models in 2014 is scheduled for September 1. How will the new design on the price of motorcycles, is still unknown.

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