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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009Hitler’s Surf Trip is Ruined
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Ducati HyperMotard
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Ducati Hypermotard
Witness ~ The “bling” beast.
The Hypermotard was the inspiration for one of the newest Terminator machines, the MotoTerminator!
TWO WHEELS, ONE PURPOSE - TO THRILL
The Hypermotard takes on urban canyons and mountain curves with total abandon. Its purpose is single-minded - to thrill.
The aggressive ‘motard’ styling and stance combine with Ducati ’sportbike’ technology to deliver the best of both worlds. With a riding position that ensures total control, the exceptionally slim and incredibly light Hypermotard is ready to dominate every inch of asphalt with big-bore acceleration and road holding that redefines the street experience.
High performance starts with attitude and the Hypermotard is the most aggressive of the Ducati family. Reduced to its essentials, it is extreme, untamed, over-the-top and always hungry for the next challenge.
It offers what no ordinary supermotard can - speeds exceeding 125mph on the race track, fuel injection, and 90 Desmo hp - all combined in an unmistakeable Ducati package that offers unbridled passion for motorcycles that are truly unique and exhilarating.
Eco Bike with a Twist
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009A young inventor has created a motorbike with a twist — it uses two wheels but they are positioned right next to each other, giving it the illusion of being a powered unicycle. And even better, it might help save the planet. Ben Gulak has spent several years building the electric Uno that uses gyroscopic technology - like the infamous Segway commuter device - to stay upright. The bizarre-looking contraption has only one switch - on or off - and is controlled entirely by body movement. The rider leans forwards to accelerate to speeds of 25mph and back to slow down. It has two wheels side-by-side and has been turning heads wherever it has been ridden.
Ben Gulak designed the Uno himself with the help of a simple 3D program. The green machine is so small and light, it can be taken indoors and carried into lifts - and is recharged by being plugged into the mains. The wheels are completely independent, allowing the bike to turn on a sixpence and the technology takes the balance and guesswork out of riding a unicycle. Its 18-year-old creator is now looking for investors to get the Uno into production and onto the streets. Ben, from Ontario, Canada, said: ‘I was inspired to make the bike after visiting China a few years ago and seeing all the smog. ‘They all drive little bikes that are really polluting and I wanted to make something to combat that. ‘I started with the concept because if something doesn’t look cool people just won’t be interested.’
The Uno works like a Segway - just tilt your body forward to start moving…
Ben Gulak turns heads from onlookers as he rides past them. ‘After coming up with the concept, I started to build it and now have the first prototype and the reaction has been amazing.’ ‘It has two wheels side by side and that means it is easier to turn as they are completely independent and have their own suspension. ‘The bike has a ‘neutral point’ and when you lean forward it accelerates to keep the neutral point in the right place. ‘It has a couple of gyros and is basically self-balancing - it takes the guesswork out of riding a unicycle.’ ‘The bike takes a bit of getting used to because you have to learn to trust it. But it doesn’t take long.’ ‘It takes any weight and weighs 120 lbs and can fit into a lift so you can take it indoors to charge it up.’ ‘Currently it has a top speed of 25mph, but that will be increased greatly with bigger motors.’ ‘It has a range of about 2.5 hours and it is designed for the commute to work through busy towns.’ I believe this could be the electrical alternative to the car. I’m just looking for an investor to help me get it into production.
Persistance
Sunday, March 15th, 2009
Good to Great
Monday, March 9th, 2009“… When used right, when linked to a simple, clear and coherent concept rooted in deep understanding, technology is an essential driver in accelerating forward momentum.”
- Jim Collins.
The Dalai Lama on Brute Force
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom and dignity. It is not enough, as communist systems have assumed, merely to provide people with food, shelter and clothing. Human nature needs to breathe the precious air of liberty.
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama