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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Kawasaki developed a supercharged café racer motorcycle

A teaser image of café racer classic motorcycle has recently circulated widely on the Internet. The model is known as the Kawasaki Z900 is expected being developed. Though rumored to be the successor of Kawasaki Z1 were produced in 1972, this classic model of Kawasaki Z900 still has advantages, both technologically and the engine power produced.
Kawasaki Z900 concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aHhDV)
As quoted of Shifting Gear on Friday, May 13, 2015, although Kawasaki has not yet released the machine will be used and the numbers of power, it can be sure the supercharged device will be installed as an induction device to make an extra engine power. No doubt, the Z900 will have abundant power.

The Z900 is a known nameplate from Kawasaki, and this time, the supercharged, 900 cc, in-line 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor could redefine middle-weight retro motorcycles. The planned use of supercharged device reinforced with the motorcycle design form. Below the large sized tank lies the airscoops. Futuristic design of Z900 café racer besides thick with a classic feel, also has an aura of modern touches.

This model is one of 11 new products to be launched Kawasaki during the next two years. But unfortunately, they did not explain whether the models to be launched. Is the motorcycle concept will meet the same fate as the 'Spirit Charger Concept SC01' (a concept which also reportedly carrying a supercharged engine) becomes just a concept on paper? We'll wait for further news.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SHIFTING GEAR]
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The skin on Your forearm could be 'Touchpad'

A team of scientists has developed a new technology that can make the skin on your arms and hands act like a touchpad for smartwatch. The technology, known as SkinTrack, developed by the Futures Interface Group, a research lab at Carnegie Mellon University.
SkinTrack turns your whole forearm into a smartwatch interface. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aNTWc)
This technology requires the user to wear rings and sensors attached to a rope smartwatch. The sensor has four electrodes, which used to receive high frequency electrical signals emitted by the ring when a finger touches the skin, to calculate the exact position of the finger.

This technology also enables the user to swipe and press the arms to interact with smartwatch, and even allows users to paint a picture in the arm. This technology also transcends the limitations of a small smartphone screen to allow users to drag the app out smartwatch and place them on the whole arm. 

Skintrack also can understand the hot key commands, thus enabling its users to mute incoming calls by simply writing 'S' on the arm or trace an "N" on your hand to open up your news app. SkinTrack can even track your finger when it’s hovering above the skin.
As quoted by The Verge, the Futures Interface Group has the plans to commercialize this technology. Currently, the team is working on ways of supplying constant power to the ring, to keep the signal remains stable when the body is in constant motion. Meanwhile, the team stressed that this technology poses no danger to the human body. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE VERGE]
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Friday, May 20, 2016

It turned out that the design of Tesla Model 3 is not yet final

Tesla Motors, the US renowned electric car company has introduced its newest sedan 'Tesla Model 3' some time ago. Tesla has opened the booking channel of their newest electric car products, although the new unit will be delivered in the next 18 months or at the end of 2017. Turned out the products displayed at the launch event still not have a final design.
A Tesla Model 3 sedan, its first car aimed at the mass market, is displayed during its launch in Hawthorne, California, March 31, 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aHfIH)
Chief Executive Officer of Tesla Motors Elon Musk said the Tesla engineers will decide the final design of Model 3 in six to nine weeks away. Thus, they may change between the Model 3 which was introduced last month with a production version. This is related to the improvement of product and component selection.

Additionally, Tesla is now more selective in choosing the company's parts supplier. This is due to some problems in the quality of products Model S and X. "We are still evaluating, to qualify, and selecting the suppliers (for Model 3)," said the Tesla Motors statement were quoted by Reuters on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
Left side view of Tesla Model 3 sedan. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aHfYb)
Musk revealed, it will boost production at its Fremont plant, California, in order to meet the reservations that are constantly flowing. The factory is expected to produce 500 thousand cars in 2018.
However, the analysts doubt the Tesla's ability to be able to fulfill all orders on time. "Finalization of design, selecting suppliers, and launched the product in 1.5 years does not seem possible," said Brian Johnson, an analyst at Barclays.
The presence of Tesla Model 3 attracted the world's attention. In the early days of its introduction, the car priced at US $35 thousand or approx Rp.460 million was already booked as many as 325 thousand units, however the buyer should deposit the money of US. $ 1,000 (Rp.132 million) in advance as the booking fees. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | REUTERS | CNET]
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The charismatic figure of Prabu Siliwangi on the café racer motorcycle

By integrating the concept of European café racer with the indigenous culture of Indonesia as a basic concept in the modifying of 2008 Honda Tiger 2000 belongs Yuwono Jati. The burly man give traditional touches through the realist airbrush paintings and carving on the metal components up to the leather seat of his motorcycle.
Prabu Siliwangi Café Racer by Lunatic Inc. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aNgr8)
"Not easy to find a theme that matches even though in Indonesia there are many cultures that can be lifted. To find the theme of realist airbrush paintings this I did it while traveling to various areas in Java. Until finally the choice fell on Prabu Siliwangi, the figure of the famous king of Pajajaran Kingdom," said Jati who claimed once a long stay in Bandung.

Valiant impression of the figure of the famous king of Pajajaran kingdom could be seen in the area of ​​the fuel tank complete with the figure of a tiger. Gold accents also complement his airbrush touches that make this bike more luxurious. These colors are consistently applied up to the small parts in the engine area, its spoke rims up to small devices such as the cover bolts.
Front three quarter of Prabu Siliwangi Café Racer by Lunatic Inc. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aNgr8)
Not only that, the owner of the home modifications Lunatic Inc. in the area of ​​Joglo, West Jakarta also decorates his bike with engraving details and adding the ornaments of ruyung or damar wood in some motorcycle parts. It can be seen on the clutch house up to front shock absorber tubes, and gas tank. Naturally, the process becomes very long, to complete the modification takes about 8 months.

Jati working on his café racer bike is completely on the details. This is seen, for example on the seats, which use cowhide material and carved, handgrips also appear eccentric and made of the ruyung or damar wood. To the braking area, there is a super large disc brake made by handmade. 

Here are several pictures of Prabu Siliwangi Café Racer motorcycle. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1aNgr8)


Another detail that also attract the attention is the footstep, which is inspired by the shape of Kujang (a Sundanese-typical knife/weapon), which are stacked three and serves as the bike's footrests. Very creative isn't! The total cost spent on this café racer motorcycle is about Rp.40 million or approx US. $3,047. Even so, Jati has no regrets, because it has gave him 21 trophies of the various modification contests.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LUNATIC INC. | OTOMOTIFNET]
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New record of the farthest hoverboard flight

The newest record for the farthest hoverboard flights in the Guinness World Record set by a French jet ski champion named Franky Zapata, who is also the inventor of Fly Board Air..
The inventor of a flying machine, Fly Board Air, Franky Zapata uses his creation on April 30, 2016 to set a new Guinness World Record of the farthest hoverboard flight. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aKZ5C)
The 37-year-old French man scored a fantastic achievements in offshore city of Sausset-les-Pins in the south of France last weekend. At that time, he managed to fly with his Fly Board Air and cover a distance of more than 2,252 meters.
Franky Zapata celebrates making a new Guinness World Record for the furthest hover board flight on April 30, 2016. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1aKZ5C)
The work done by Zapata managed to break the previous record, which is 275.9 meters was achieved by a Canadian named Catalin Alexandru Duru last year.
Previously, the Zapata Racing company said that their Fly Board Air may use an independent propulsion unit for a 'fly-free-hose' for ten minutes. Zapata Racing also claimed that the device is capable of reaching a maximum altitude of 10,000 feet and a maximum speed of 150 kilometers per hour. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INDONESIA]
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Thursday, May 19, 2016

The future car is dressed in the classic style

Alfa Romeo is one of the Italian car manufacturers that is very famous in the world of car racing since a long time ago. To recall those glory days, an automotive designer poured his ideas by designing a car of the future named the 'Alfa Romeo Trionfo' as an independent study created to celebrate the Italian brand’s history that spawned a lot of great cars throughout the years.
Alfa Romeo Trionfo by Sebastiano Ciarcià. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1a3dvy)
As quoted from Carscoops on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, As quoted from Carscoops on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, the Trionfo, which translates to triumph in English, was modeled as a one-seat spider, adopting proportions and volumes found on the iconic 1952 Disco Volante, the 6c 3000 CM and 300 CM Zagato Spider, as well as the Duetto and Sport Spider. 
Front view of Alfa Romeo Trionfo by Sebastiano Ciarcià. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1a3dvy)
In other words, Alfa Romeo Trionfo inspired by the car design of post-World War II in the 1950s. The Trionfo figure created by a designer named Sebastiano Ciarcià with the target to evoke the myth and the classical spirit of Alfa Romeo brand and then combined with the future technology.
Rear side view of Alfa Romeo Trionfo by Sebastiano Ciarcià. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1a3dvy)
Despite carrying the classic sports car concept, but the Alfa Romeo Trionfo will be used 4 electric motors (one in each wheel) drawing energy from a gas microturbine unit. The designer says that the amount of power created by the setup, together with the vehicle’s lightweight construction, makes for a high-performance package.

Unfortunately, the Alfa Romeo Trionfo currently is limited only in the form of studies and uncertain to be realized in the near future. I think, that's an odd looking car. What do you think about this car? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]
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