1000 watt eniCycle with gyroscope stabilization

eniCycle

Electronic gyroscope measures vertical angle of the eniCycle. 

A complete control runs 100 times per second and stabilizes eniCycle in a perfect vertical position. Because of this eniCycle fits into the category of self balancing vehicles. The speed of eniCycle is controlled by leaning forwards/backwards.

An electric 1000 watt hub motor sets your ride in motion by leaning forwards.

Direction steering is very similar to steering a conventional bicycle. You steer a bicycle by turning the handlebar with your hands. By eniCycle you steer with your feet. This is the reason why learning to ride eniCycle is so simple. You must just learn to use your reflex response on your feet. The average user can learn this in less than 30 minutes.

More info: EniCycle.com

at the Frensch Supercross event at Bercy, November 2008

James " Bubba" Stewart

American wonderboy from Florida, James Stewart took gold in SX at Bercy 2008.

Stewart has signed up for Yamaha in 2009…

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Competing on a Honda TRX 450 R, the skillfull ATV rider will attend this incredible desert race in America. Zac has loads of experience from severel years of ATV/Quad in several genres such as: Supermoto (Superquad) and Pro Nationals etc.

Live race progress can be viewed here Baja Live Race Tracking on the 21st and 22nd. Zac will be on team #3A in the pro ATV class.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS - ZAC WILLET

• 2008 AMA 8th Place Pro Nationals
• 2007 ATV Sport Peoples Choice Pro Supermoto / TT Rider of the Year
• 2007 AMA 9th Place Pro Nationals
• 2007 AMA 3rd Place Pro-Am Nationals
• 2007 AMA 3rd Place Pro NASMOTO
• 2006 ATV Sport Peoples Choice Pro Supermoto / TT Rider of the Year
• 2006 AMA 9th Place Pro Nationals
• 2006 AMA 3rd Place Pro-Am Nationals
• 2006 AMA 4th Place Pro NASMOTO
• 2005 AMA 13th Place Pro Nationals
• 2004 AMA 10th Place Pro Nationals
• 2003 AMA 8th Place Pro Production Nationals
• 2002 AMA National CHAMPION 250 A Nationals
• 2001 AMA 13th Place 250 A Nationals
• 2000 AMA 15th Place 250 A Nationals
• 1999 AMA 2nd Place 90 Mod Nationals
• 1998 AMA National CHAMPION 90 Production Nationals

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Not only have all the major manufacturers confirmed a stand with many of them displaying their 2009 range. Yamaha, Husky Sport, Husaberg, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, BMW, CCM, Sherco, Gas-Gas and Scorpa are just a few who have committed to attending this year’s show and displaying their all new 2009 products for the first time in the UK this year.

TM MX

Yamaha will be launching their new YZ250F and YZ450F Motocross bikes and their new 2009 YFZ450R Sport Quad and the YFM250 WVTA Sport Quad. Also on their stand (Hall 2, A02) the all new YZ450 TR, which is the Monster Factory Team Replica, a special limited edition with only 100 official models being made, this is to celebrate the MX1 World Championship win, it includes factory Yamaha team plastics and graphics along with carbon fibre protection accessories and a signed Phillipaerts race shirt, each bike will be individually numbered.

Kawasaki (Hall 2, A10) will be launching their new 2009 KXF250 and KXF450, these two 4-stroke machines have been given a new look and some major changes for 2009. Both machines provide an excellent platform for experienced riders to win races on in the top classes.

Honda (Hall 2, A09) will have their new 2009 CRF450R which raises the bar further with an all-new lightweight fuel-injection system, while the 250cc version, the CFR250R, offers even greater technical refinements and style.

Supermoto Bikes as well

Advanced tickets are available by calling The Dirt Bike Show ticket hotline on 0844 5810735, the last day for advanced tickets is Sunday 9th November. Price structures are listed on the tickets page and booking in advance will save on time and money.

Online tickets: http://www.theticketfactory.com/Series/DirtBikeShow0811.html

This year’s Dirt Bike Show will run from 13th - 16th Nov.
Opening Times – 09:30am – 17:30pm (Sun 09:00 – 16:30pm).

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Quad ATV's

Dirtbike Girls

Bill Ballance 9' Victory

Video: Bill Ballance riding at his private track

Bennetts Bucking Bike

See ‘All Star’ Amy, ‘Hot Rod’ Holly, ‘Titan Tess’ and ‘Hold Back’ Hayley get to grips with the UK’s first ever Bennetts Bucking Bike. The Babes put their riding skills to the test to see who can stay on the longest!

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Or maybe even scooter…

World's Longest Motorbike

Colin Furze broke the world record by riding this homemade 14 meter machine to smash the previously held record of riding a 9.6 m bike. In order to qualify, Colin had to ride the bike 100 meters which he did on a runway at Saltby Airfield in Lincolnshire, he also doing a short stint of riding with no hands.

The new 1000 cc GSX-R comes in red, blue and black colors in ‘09.

But no matter what color scheme you choose, there will be plenty of power in every single model!

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Features:

• 999cm3 4-cylinder powerplant, designed lighter and 59.6mm shorter from front to rear, delivers more power and torque, and enhanced throttle response across the entire rpm range.
• The new compact engine enabled 10mm shorter wheelbase and 33mm longer swingarm to improve racetrack performance.
• New, more over-square bore x stroke of 74.5mm x 57.3mm (changed from 73.4mm x 59.0mm) gives the engine better overall tuning potential. The compression ratio is now 12.8:1, changed from 12.5:1.
• The engine employs enlarged titanium valves in diameter, forged pistons, shot-peened conrods and Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material (SCEM)-plated cylinders integrated into the crankcase, reducing friction and improving heat transfer, durability and ring seal.
• 12-hole fuel injectors produce a finer fuel mist for more complete combustion, reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
• Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (S-DMS) offers push-button selection of three performance settings to suit riding conditions and personal tastes. Now the switch is relocated on the left handlebar control module.
• Iridium spark plugs produce a stronger spark for better combustion.
• Large, efficient radiator with a trapezoidal shape developed on factory team racebikes and a trapezoidal engine oil cooler both help reduce drag.
• Cable-operated back-torque-limiting clutch makes for efficient clutch operation with superb feel.
• Unique Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES) uses an under-engine chamber and low-slung, large-volume MotoGP-inspired titanium mufflers.
• Twin-spar cradle frame made of five cast sections, mated with an arched swingarm made of three castings and one-piece die-cast rear subframe.
• Big Piston Frontforks (BPF) with an endurance-race-proven design deliver superb feedback and responsive, stable operation, and are lightweight.
• Rear shock absorber features adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and both high-speed and low-speed compression damping.
• Front brakes with fully floating 310mm discs and rigid, lightweight race-proven monoblock forged radial-mount calipers.
• The edgy and clean GSX-R1000 styling incorporates fairing and bodywork details aimed at reducing turbulence and drag.
• Attention to rider comfort includes a carefully shaped seat and adjustable footpegs. Tailsection cover included for solo rides or track days.
• Sculpted fuel tank is lighter, while capacity remains 17.5 liters (4.6 US gal).
  New look multi-reflector headlight with vertically stacked high and low-beam halogen bulbs centered between position lights on each side.
• For Europe, the position lights each have layered lenses with blue coloring on the inside lens for an even sportier look.
• Front and rear turn signals feature clear lenses over amber bulbs.
• Instruments include a silver-ringed analog tachometer with LCD speedometer. LCD readouts include odometer, dual trip meters, reserve trip meter, clock, coolant temperature/oil pressure warning indicator, gear position indicator, lap timer/stopwatch, S-DMS setting indicator and bar-graph indicating the instrument lighting level, or brightness.

This must be the american way… in 2009!

Specifications:

Liquid-cooled, 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine
121 hp at 8000 rpm/84 ft. lbs. torque at 7000 rpm
Two-tone silver and pewter powder-coated cylinders with chrome covers
Assist/Slipper clutch with reduced lever effort
Brembo triple-disc brakes
Brushed aluminum Profile Laced 19-inch front wheel
Machined Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 18-inch rear wheel
Chrome Slash-cut Dual exhaust pipes
240 mm wide rear tire
Forward controls
Black hand controls
Silver-leafed frame with clear coat
Welded pull back handlebars
Teardrop reflector-optic headlight
Five-gallon fuel tank
26-inch seat height
Optional ABS
Optional Smart Security System

Features:

1250cc Revolution V-Twin: Standard on all 2009 VRSC models, the 60-degree Revolution 1250cc V-Twin is liquid-cooled and features Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI), dual overhead cams, four-valve heads, and a five-speed transmission. The engine is rubber-mounted in a hydroformed steel perimeter frame. A shell covers the large-volume airbox located over the engine. A five-gallon fuel tank is located below the seat on all VRSC models. The engine is tuned to produce up to 125 hp at 8250 rpm and up to 85 ft-lbs. of torque at 7000 rpm.

Optional ABS: Each VRSC model is available with optional, factory-installed Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). Designed to work in conjunction with high-performance Brembo triple-disc brakes, this is the most advanced braking system offered on any power cruiser. ABS is designed to help the rider maintain control during braking events, especially those that happen in less-than-optimal conditions. The components of the Harley-Davidson ABS have been designed and packaged to be virtually invisible, preserving the uncluttered styling of the area around the wheels. Unlike many motorcycle ABS, Harley-Davidson ABS is not a linked system, meaning the rider maintains full, independent control of both front and rear brakes.

Dimensions
Length 94.40 in. (2397.76 mm)
Overall Width 34.50 in. (876.30 mm)
Overall Height 47.70 in. (1211.58 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden2: 26 in. (660.40 mm)
• Unladen: 27.10 in. (688.34 mm)
Ground Clearance 5 in. (127 mm)
Rake (steering head) 34°
Fork Angle 36°
Trail 4.50 in. (114.30 mm)
Wheelbase 67.20 in. (1706.88 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, radial blackwall front and rear):
• Front – D208F 120/70ZR-19 60W
• Rear – D419 240/40R-18 79V
Fuel Capacity 5 gal. (18.93 L) (warning light at approximately 0.5 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.50 qts. (4.26 L)
Coolant Capacity 2.50 qts. (2.37 L)

Weight:
• As Shipped 637 lbs. (288.94 kg)
• In Running Order 670 lbs. (303.91 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1075 lbs. (487.61 kg)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating
• Front 377 lbs. (171 kg)
• Rear 698 lbs. (316.61 kg)

Engine
Engine3 Liquid-cooled, Revolution,® 60° V-Twin
Valves Overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder, solid tappet with shim-under-bucket lash adjustment
Bore x Stroke 4.134 in. x 2.835 in. (105 mm x 72 mm)
Displacement3 76.28 cu. in. (1250 cc)
Compression Ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System9 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Down draft intake
Lubrication System Wet-sump, integrated with
powertrain crankcase
Drivetrain
Primary Drive Gear, 117/64 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 72/28 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet, A&S (Assist & Slip)
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 11.752 10.969 10.969
• 2nd 7.898 7.371 7.371
• 3rd 6.322 5.900 5.900
• 4th 5.459 5.095 5.095
• 5th 4.889 4.563 4.563

Chassis
Frame Steel perimeter upper frame with hydroformed main rails and bolt-on lower frame rails; MIG welded
Swingarm Polished, one-piece cast aluminum
Front Forks Wide, 49 mm custom
Rear Shocks Preload adjustable

Wheels4:
• Front- Brushed, Profile Laced Aluminum 19 in. x 3 in. (482.60 mm x 76.20 mm)
• Rear- Machined, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 18 in. x 8 in. (457.20 mm 203.20 mm)

Brakes:
• Caliper Type 4-piston front and rear
• Rotor Type Patented, one-piece floating rotor (front), uniform expansion rotor (rear)
(diameter x width):
• Front (dual) 11.81 in. x .20 in. (300 mm x 5 mm)
• Rear 11.81 in. x .28 in. (300 mm x 7 mm)
• ABS Option Available

Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 4 in. (101.60 mm)
• Rear Wheel 4 in. (101.60 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque5 (per SAE J1349):
• North America 84 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (113.90 NM @ 7000 rpm)
• World 84 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (113.90 NM @ 7000 rpm)
• France opt. Germany 80 ft. lbs. @ 6500 rpm (108.48 NM @ 6500 rpm)
• Japan 77 ft. lbs. @ 7000 rpm (104.41 NM @ 7000 rpm)

Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
• Right 32°
• Left 32°
Fuel Economy7
(EPA urban/highway test) 34/42 mpg (6.92/5.60 L/100 km)
Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-Phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 0.8 kW electric with direct drive starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 65-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W reflector optics (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system6 (optional), coolant temperature, low fuel warnings.

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Stewart set the stage coming into tonight’s main event, winning the superpole, which put him two steps away from claiming the $250,000 Trifecta bonus award. Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Chad Reed, of Dade City, Fla., stopped Stewart from winning the $250,000 when he won the holeshot award. Yamaha’s Broc Hepler, of Kittanning, Pa., followed Reed through turn one and Stewart started in fourth.

Reed led the first 16 laps before suffering a major crash that allowed Stewart to move into the lead. Red Bull Honda’s Andrew Short, of Smithville, Texas, moved into second place, where he finished. Reed finished third.

In the overall, Red Bull Honda’s Ivan Tedesco, of Tallahassee, Fla., finished second and Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey, of Belle, Plaine, Minn., finished third.

“I wanted to come here and do good for the team,” said Stewart. “I was lucky that Chad made a mistake for me. It was a great night and I am glad that we put on a great race for the fans.”

Jesse Nelson bounced back from a rough ride Friday night to win the Alpinestars 85cc Mini Invitational. While trailing Nelson, Joe Savatgy, who finished second last night, crashed the timing section, giving up his chase for the lead. Austin Politelli, who won last night’s main event, finished second place tonight and won the overall.

Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open Overall Results:

1. James Stewart, Yamaha (1-1)
2. Ivan Tedesco, Honda (5-4)
3. Ryan Dungey, Suzuki (5-4)
4. Andrew Short, Honda (9-2)
5. Justin Brayton, KTM (4-9)
6. Josh Hill, Yamaha (3-12)
7. Michael Byrne, Suzuki (7-6)
8. Chad Reed, Suzuki (14-3)
9. Thomas Hahn, Kawasaki (8-13)
10. Broc Hepler, Yamaha (6-11)

Foto: Yamaha