Trike-record-based Triumph Rocket III

Thanks to the collaboration of three companies that came to light trike, has set a new speed record on Lake Bonneville in Utah.

Trike-record holder is based on the British power-cruiser Triumph Rocket III efforts of three companies. The joint work of experts Motor Trike, Klock Werks and of Carpenter Racing, which has a reputation as the creators of incredibly fast and powerful motorcycles allowed to collect on the basis of the standard model of a real racing car. Experts Carpenter Racing managed to raise the capacity of three-cylinder Rocket III engine from standard 140 horsepower up to Bole impressive 250 horsepower.

To test the new racing trike in the case, the guys from Klock Werks Kustom Cycles attended the event BUB Speed ​​Trials, passed on the Bonneville Salt Lake in Utah. As a pilot, Rocket III trike was chosen founder and president Brian Klock Werks Klock, who managed to set a new speed record in its class - 137 miles / hour (220 km / h).

By the way, the team Klock Werks Kustom Cycles and salt flats in Utah brings a long shared history. It was at Bonneville in numerous tests in races Brian Klock had the idea to create an original design windshield Flare, which was later patented. Since 2006, members of Klock Werks were able to establish on a salt lake 20 speed records in various categories. Undercover

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Sam Lowes on the verge of title

This weekend FIM Superbike World Championship for the first time will have a Turkish race track Intercity Istanbul Park. May already be on the 11th stage of the tournament Brit Sam Lowes will be able to win for the Russian team Yakhnich Motorsport first title WSS.

Turkish round can be a decisive event in the dispute for the title of World Supersport. The leader of the series, Sam Lowes (Yakhnich Motorsport Yamaha), who - according to a curious coincidence - 54 points ahead of Kenan Sofuglu may be crowned on the home stage of his main rival. Falling on stage in Germany on the track Nurburgring dramatically reduced the chances Sofuglu to defend his title, while Lawes took his 5 th win and was in the best possible situations that may secure a first league title in WSS career. Now the account Lawes 185 points, while only 131 Sofuglu.

However, the Turkish stage is unlikely to be easy for Sam, because the other protagonists Supersport class also expect to shine in Turkey, starting with teammate Fabian Foret Sofuglu and teammates Pata Honda - Michael van der Mark and Lorenzo Zanetti. In addition, the Italian three times before taking part in races on Intercity Istanbul Park, being a member of the World Championship motorcycle racing in the class 125GP, so better than others familiar with the configuration of the track. Rookie PTR Honda Team, Danny Webb, unlike many of his colleagues on the WSS, also quite familiar with the track, as performed here in 2007. In addition, the holder of the title of champion Russian SBK International Cup-2013 Kev Coghlan from the team DMC-Lorenzini Kawasaki, hoping to repeat the success of the last stage, in which he ascended the podium - for the first time since coming with WSS.

Race weekend FIM Superbike World in Turkey will start on Friday 13 September. In the qualifying races will be held on Saturday, and on Sunday, the 15th, there will be two races Superbikke class and race-class Supersport. Undercover

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500-cc Harley caught in the lens

In the global network has the first pictures of the new 500-cubic model Harley-Davidson, which is currently being tested on Indian roads.

Photos of several motorcycles appeared in one of the thematic forums in India. According to witnesses, the sound of the exhaust system to the new 500 is not even remotely resembled the roar of big engines classic Harley-Davidson. Judging from the photos, the novelty is equipped with a V-twin engine with water cooling. Obviously, new photos and technical details of new items will appear a little later, a little closer to the official premiere. Recall that in early September, speaking at the celebration of the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson, executive director Matthew Levatich officially confirmed that the company is actively developing a new 500-cubic model for the Indian market. Levatich said that at present the novelty is in the advanced stage of development, and the premiere of the motorcycle held in early 2014. It is assumed that the 500-cc Harley will be shown at the motor show «Indian Auto Expo», which will be held from 6 to 12 February in New Delhi.

Issue a separate model and the grand plans Harley-Davidson for the development of Asian markets seem more than logical, because in India the same malokubaturnaya technique is very popular, and these bikes are sold annually in the millions. Initially, 500 cc motorcycles HD will be collected and sold exclusively in Asia. According to estimates Forbes, in India, a new model should cost less than $ 7,000, for the opening of a factory in India was due to among other things, the need to circumvent high import duties. Last year, India's Harley-Davidson sold about 2,000 units. But according to analysts, sales could increase significantly if the price of American motorcycles are much lower.

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Giperbayki Kawasaki: what will change in 2014?

There is information about what sportbike Kawasaki 2014 model year will be different from the previous generation ZX-10R and ZX-14R.

Liter "ninjas" of the sample in 2014 boasts a "smart" system, ABS, steering damper Öhlins, sensitive to the speed and acceleration of one of the most effective systems of traction control, LCD-dash, slipper clutch, fork Big Piston Fork, 6-speed cassette-type gearbox, the inertia turbocharging system with a 9-liter air cleaner housing and the exhaust system of a titanium alloy.

Seat height has been reduced to 813 millimeters, a form of the fuel tank has become more ergonomic, and the driver's side steps can be underestimated by 15 millimeters. One goal - to make the driver more comfortable fit both on the track and in the city.

As for the "older» ZX-14R (known in Europe as the ZZR1400), it still remains the most powerful and fastest bike, mass-produced. Coping with two hundred horsepower should help traction control system KTRC, slipper clutch and aluminum frame of the "monocoque".

In 2014, the "fourteenth" will get 10-spoke wheels, lightweight at 1.2 pounds, and revised suspension settings.

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