Wednesday, February 13, 2013

KTM Duke 390 Will be Marketed in the U.S. as Europe and Asia

KTM Duke 390 American Exploring KTM Duke 390 will be marketed in the U.S. as Europe and Asia. Swedish motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, confirmed that Duke 390 will also be rolled to the U.S. market. This air-cc motorcycle that will be the first small step on the U.S.. Previously, KTM has announced variants in Europe first, followed by India to debut in Asia. Stefan Pierer, CEO of KTM Duke 390 which says that the slide in the U.S. will remain through the production line in the factory Chakan, India, owned by Bajaj Auto as a 47% shareholder of KTM. Pierer predict successful model in the U.S. and Europe with sales of around 10,000 units "This is a strategic decision by Bajaj to promote a sporty small motorcycle, although the market is unpredictable. Car prices are too expensive is one of the factors that make us optimistic, "said Pierer told the Business Standard, India. Currently, KTM Duke is successful melanglangbuana in India and several countries in Europe and Asia with the type of 200cc. Small engine capacity motorcycles were elaborated KTM to boost sales. KTM assured, motorcycle-cc small air will be needed in the present era to urban communities. In 2012 and then, from the 107,142 units sold globally, Duke 200 in India alone accounted for an 8,000-unit, not added from other regions. The number of sales that have exceeded sales of BMW as the largest in Europe.

Production version of the Honda RC213V USD 13 Billion Sale

Production version of the Honda RC213V USD 13 Billion Sale, Motor Dani Pedrosa in MotoGP

The launch version of the RC213V Honda Production should be delayed by up to an undetermined time. This was confirmed directly by the Vice President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) Shuhei Nakamoto on the sidelines of the official trials of pre-season 2013 MotoGP at Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, late last week. Quoted MotoGP.com, Nakamoto said that the delay had to do because the specifications have been prepared turned out to be modified in accordance with the provisions of Dorna. The movement of the valve changed using spring-actuated (spring system), while the racing version using pneumatic valve (high pressure gas). Transmission does not use seamless gearbox (gear shifting system accompanied by a smooth acceleration). Specifications ECU still waiting for regulations to be issued by Dorna. So is the gas tank, 24 liter, in contrast to the version of MotoGP 20 liters. "The structure of the chassis is also different. We try to make it cheaper without compromising performance. Was not easy. Reasons that made us have to delay the launch," said Nakamoto. However, production will be tested RC213V in Valencia, Spain, August. For the price, Nakamoto said 1 million euros (USD 13 billion). For a while, only ten units were made. Sales were directly handled by the HRC.

Honda VTR 250, New Variant of Honda in Asia Pacific

Honda VTR 250, New Variant of Honda in Asia Pacific At the Honda CBR250R has increasingly recognized and important mission seize 250cc market in Asia and the United States since 2011, many who do not know, Honda has been kicked off in 1997 with the first VTR250 and is still produced today. This is one of the naked motorcycle brand of the single wing flapping giving another breath, in sales in the Asia Pacific region. From the model, similar to the Ducati Monster and naked trellis frame. But for 2013, Honda provides a variant of semi-naked as the VTR-F250. Lights wrapped fairing shape of the letter "Y" like CBR250R, but only flows through the tank. Underneath are left bare to maintain the distinction. The instrument panel is replaced, from the models at face value to be a trapezoid. Combined digital speedometer with analog tachometer. At the bottom there are various indicators with yellow lighted LCD. When Honda CBR250R uses a new engine 249cc single cylinder, 249cc engine VTR250 driven by 90-degree V-Twin. This mechanical heart exertion 29.5 PS at 10,500 rpm and torque of 21.9 Nm at 8,500 rpm. That means the energy is much more promising than the CBR250R is "only" got a 21.9 PS at 8,500 rpm and torque of 19.9 Nm at 6750 rpm. Honda VTR250 2013 will be produced in three colors, Magna Red (red), Graphite Black (black) and Pearl White (white). Nude model set 567 thousand Japanese Yen. While VTR-F250 produced in two colors, white, pearl white, and black with red trellis frame. The price is 588 thousand yen.

Crazy, Ferrari Enzo Used for Rally and Offroad

Crazy, Ferrari Enzo Used for Rally and offroad Got sportcar car like Ferrari, especially from Enzo models produced only 399 units. Already zoom exotic, exorbitant prices, of course, be treated extra carefully. At the very least, ugly taboo to cross the road, let alone a dirt road. Well, a group calling itself TaxTheRich100 Enzo-style action with a rally driving. Silly action was conducted in a rural area in England. No modifications and the car is really in standard conditions. Looks do occasionally drift action because of the enormity of the power (660 PS) produced V12 engine capacity of 6.0 liters. Not infrequently seen tires spinning in place (spin) when rushed. Want to know what how ferrari enzo in action when offroad? Check out the video below.

Two Mitsubishi Concept Car at the Geneva Motor Show 2013

GR-HEV, pika hybrid diesel and electric motors (left) and CA-Mitsubishi MiEV electric car (right) Two Mitsubishi Concept Car at the Geneva Motor Show 2013 Mitsubishi introduced two concept cars unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show to-83 that lasted 5 to 17 March 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland, the Concept GR-HEV and CA-MiEV Concept. Mitsubishi has not released a complete picture both cars. GR-HEV is only shown from behind while CA-MiEV front (teaser). Nevertheless, explained, GR-HEV is a concept sport utility truck (SUT) hybrid that combines a diesel engine and electric motor. Currently being developed for the pickup truck, one of the most popular categories of vehicles in developing countries. Hybrid truck is claimed to produce carbon dioxide below 149 g / km. Also use the 4WD system future generations with AWD Super Selec have been installed on the Pajero and Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC), which together with the dynamic control system for traction and stability control are steady on a variety of road conditions. Meanwhile, the CA-MiEV is a new figure i-MiEV, an electric car that has been mass-produced. This concept for an electric car with next-generation technologies, namely high-density batteries and highly efficient electric motors (motors, inverters, regenerative braking and a wireless charging system). With a lightweight body with aerodynamic figure, making the car an electric car can travel a distance of 300 miles on one battery charge.