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Honda Gyro Canopy: 50cc 4-stroke PGM-FI

I remember seeing few of this canopy type bike few years ago. Most the canopy type bikes are from brands that originates from Taiwan, but I have seen few by the brands of BMW on the net. This is a great idea actually, since we have a lot of rainy days in Malaysia. It doesn’t catches on and many buyers of the canopy bike strand their bike at home or just sell it to workshops.

This one from Honda seems like it is for use in industrial places not on the road. It features single seater bike with 50cc engine equipped with PGM-FI fuel delivery. So much tech in that small engine. (more…)

Compression Ratio: What is it and why you should know about it?

compression-ratio-diagram — Compression Ratio Diagram

I’m doing a little of research about the compression ratio since I have done a test drive for the Suzuki Axelo 125 for Kapcai magazine December issue. Suzuki Axelo 125 have higher compression ratio compared to most of other bike in the category of 125cc moped. So, what is compression ratio?

I have a diagram above to show you what are the thing that you need to know before learning about the compression. Engine displacement or engine capacity (110cc or 125cc: this is engine capacity) are calculated from the bore and stroke that related to the TDC (Top Dead Center) and BDC (Bottom Dead Center). Above the TDC, there is small empty space between the piston and the engine head that contain the valve, that is being used for the combustion of the fuel and air. (more…)

2010 Honda CB1300 Super Four, Super Touring and Super Bol D’or

Found this while browsing the Honda Japan website. 3 different version for 3 different kind of soul.

Photo (left): CB1300 SUPER TOURING
Body color: Pearl Sunbeam White with Cyclone Blue Metallic Candy Arcadian Red. Option (vehicles equipped with Pannier Case Panel)
Photo (Central): CB1300 SUPER FOUR <ABS>
Body color Pearl Sunbeam White with Cyclone Blue Metallic Candy Arcadian Red
Photo (right): CB1300 SUPER BOL D’OR
Graphite black body color

3 more pictures after the jump (more…)

Subaru BRZ Rendering by Jonsibal

Rendered by the master of Photoshop, Jonsibal.

Subaru BRZ is the derivatives from the elusive Toyota FT86 that has been waited for a very long time by many fans. It is said to replace the popular drifter car by Takumi, AE86.

Via: Farms of Mind

Ducati 1199 Panigale “Superquadro” Power House Revealed

SuperQuadro Engine for Ducati Panigale — SuperQuadro Power House

With just a matter of weeks to go until the final unveiling of Ducati’s brand new 1199 Panigale at the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan (10-13 November), the Italian manufacturer now reveals the secrets behind the awesome power of its 2012 Superbike.

4 more pictures after the jump (more…)