Ducati Diavel

Ducati Diavel

Ducati Diavel blows away stereotypes of moto bikes by being a lightweight yet sophisticated bike in design and fine handling. A perfect snack for the cruisers until now. Ducati has never disappointed the world with their use of technology and innovation in the making of bikes. The Diavel 2011 pretty much sums the same. This bike holds an outstanding degree of performance and covers the functions of a sport bike completely in a manner that never existed before. The Ducati Diavel made its amazing impression on MCN in the year 2011 and it won the Machine of the Year award. Yes, exactly the same year it was released. This made news all over the internet and on different motorbike blogs.

Marc Potter was blown away by the ride, when he tried his sports skills on this remarkable innovation of technology. He said, while driving the bike it had no hesitation, as the bike landed beyond his expectations. The performance was smooth and the feel while driving was extraordinary. It managed to face a tough competition with the BMW K1600GT, which is a six-cylinder bike, released on the time of UK's most desired motorcycle award.

Its ride quality and designing is a concept that is outstanding. Ducati has set up the Diavel with a low cruiser gait and fat back tyre, but its steering, sweeps and scratches are something built remarkably. The brakes are simply awesome making the ride completely smooth. However, the bike could be still improved by an addition of Ohlins suspension upgrade. It has an engine of Testastretta 11º similar to the Multistrada 1200. It liberates 12 extra bhp in order to produce a peak bhp o 162, which is quick enough then the 1198 from the speed range of 0-60mph. The fueling and delivery system in this motor bike is perfect. It gives the benefits of switchable riding modes that give the rider a choice to choose between three options i.e. an Urban (100 bhp), Touring (soft 162 bhp) or Sports (162 bhp). These characteristics makes this bike a quality of being a versatile one and one of the top motor bikes ever built.

Its build is constructed beautifully, the wiring and hosing is neatly hidden. The surface of the bike has either a glossy paint or a saucy carbon fiber. It comes with a good price value also, in comparison to its competitions i.e. Yamaha VMax and the Harley Davidson V-Rod. Ducati bikes have an extraordinary tech, quality and style. The most important of all the performance of their motor bike makes an impression on the rider.

Fan of high technology yet don't own a bike? Diavel surely deserves a try as it has an ABS, DTC and TFT instruments, and top spec brakes. The body comprises of Led head, tail and strip indicator lights, foot pegs that have detachable rubbers, billet mirrors and a large diameter. This large diameter consists of two lambda sensors, a catalytic convertor and a powerful valve. The Diavel is said to be a remarkable innovation. The bike will certainly shock you by its get-up and the ability to go smoothly in rise and fall, yet comes with a bad attitude look of a cruiser.

Airbag suits for Bikers

Airbag suits for Bikers

It is surprising that motorbikes of road traffic polices is not equipped with air bags as standards. While police forces across the UK have been testing airbag systems over the recent months, Gloucestershire Police was the first force in the country to equip their motorcycles with BKS air suits. They were the first traffic officers to equip their force. The safety of a biker is as compulsory as any driver in a car. In fact, police officers on bikes are on higher risks of accidents and encountering accidents. The air bag technology has made life easier by decreasing the ratio of injuries that occur in an accident. Gloucester Police equipped their bikes with Alpinestars Tech- Air vest system inside their made to measure kangaroo leather BKS suits. BKS won the title of Professional Protective Equipment and was the first one to supply, standard leather suits for motorbike officers in the year 1990. This initiative of air bags was to keep the progression of this force safe and sound while performing their tasks.

This innovation offers leather one and two-piece suits and jackets with worlds most advanced internal air bag from Alpine Stars (in photo). The Tech-Air race framework is totally independent, which means there are no bicycle to-rider setups required. This guarantees the ultimate comfort in accommodation, opportunity and adaptability. At the point when completely blown, the framework's airbag offers basic insurance to the back, kidneys, chest and shoulders. In addition, with a straightforward overhaul, the flexible firmware enables the Race System to be changed to the Street mode setting for non-race use in street and rough terrain circumstances. The designs of the suit must fit and you should also remove the vest, while wearing it with a traditional back protector or else you have to wear the Tech Air unit during the service periods. Additional training is also provided for all the servicing activities down the line. This innovation is now adapted by serious race, sports and touring riders along with the UK police and emergency services. It has a variety of accessories including the back and limb protection, base layers, and gloves. Technical linings and leather care, along with a full leather suit repair and other services of alternation also exists.

Air bags have now become a standard kit on race tracks around the world. The mandatory adaptation is already placed in the MotoGP and World Superbike. A study suggests that as more series take on the technology, its costs will decrease and a couple of more companies will start to produce it. For instance, there are 12 leather manufactures in the MotoGP alone but it has three airbag systems. The others license the Alpinestars system. The innovation of Air Bags has acted as a stress relief factor for the ones who make their living or have passions in the field of motor bikes. It takes the safety of every individual to the next level. As the motor bikes lack the facility of belts, therefore this innovative suit works as a cover and provides the same level of protection for bikers.

Panigale V4 The Fastest Superbike

Panigale V4 The Fastest Superbike

The Panigale V4, is a new paradigm. Ducati has given its best shot by bringing this motorbike in the market. In the history of automotive it is considered to be the first mass-produced bike. The motorbike is equipped with a 4- cylinder engine, thus the name Panigale V4. It has replaced the iconic 1299 super sport range by its performance and rideability. Motor bike riders of all levels can privilege themselves with the fun and excitement of the Panigale V4.

The bike is closely collaborated with the Ducati Corse, so that it can give a close competition to the MotoGP in the racing world. There is no doubt that Ducati holds the power of making the most desirable sports bike on the planet. Their bikes hold the characteristics of being lightweight, providing super power delivery, and the kinds that test your abilities to its end limit. It is the real deal, with a 211 bhp and a completely changed MotoGP style frame along with applying the concepts of some most advanced electronics in the world. Panigale is considered one of the most powerful V4 replacing the 1299 Panigale of Ducati's superbike and is known as the 2019 WSB challenger. The bike is simply extraordinary. On its launch Ducati said that this bike is one of the fastest yet the most powerful productions of bikes that the world has witnessed and after its first season the world does not hold any doubts on that. The engine roars like a lion, and its linear look makes it easier to manipulate, but once its engine starts it blows your mind. The frame now has an aluminum twin –spar setup cradling an engine of 1,103cc, with a twin pulseV-4. Panigale is all over the motorbike blogs due to its extraordinary features.

There were news that Bruce Dunn tested this beauty on a two-mile run-away at a cold and damp Bruntingthorpe. The V4 did not disappoint the MCN speed tester as well. Bruce used a 2d data logging setup and the limiter was hit in the top gear with a GPS of 191.3mp was recorded. This proves that the Panigale V4 has the fastest production of a sports bike one could ever test. According to Bruce, the bike could still accelerate even when the limits were hit, which means that it can take higher gears and can probably crack the speed of 200mph. He says, it accelerates so fast that its gears cannot be fed quickly enough. Its demand gets eaten up one after the other very quickly yet maintaining a stable speed, without a slight hint of weave.

The Panigale V4 has the second-generation version of the Ohlin's semi active EC suspension. It could be precisely illustrated with this example that an invisible man with an invisible screwdriver is constantly adjusting, making the bike perfectly suitable in any scenario. It weighs around 195kg to 2.5kg which is lighter than the new 959 Corse. The Panigale V4 has a new 5'' full TFT, with a high resolution and high brightness display. The graphics are completely redesigned and a new virtual circular is also located on the right side. Two layout modes are available i.e. two lap timers are available. One could set the bike according to its demand. If you are a true motor bike lover, than this one sure needs a test drive.

New vehicles from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

New vehicles from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

Every two years, the world's largest automotive show is held, and new vehicles are unveiled. With the display showcasing Volkswagen, Land Rover, and more game-changing unveilings, this year was no exception. Electric cars are big news at this year's show, with the Volkswagen ID 3 having their global premiere alongside the Honda E, Porsche Taycan, Peugeot e-2008 and more. That said, there was still quite a crowd gathered around the conventionally fuelled new cars, especially the redesigned Land Rover Defender.

Top Must-see vehicles from the Frankfurt Show:

Landrover Defender (in photo):

The introduction of the renewed Land Rover Defender was crucial in two respects: first, because it displayed a new edition of a revered model; second, because the Defender's mostly combustion propulsion unexpectedly emerged rather odd and distinct from the advanced electrification accessible elsewhere for all the talk of hybridization. The latest Defender rides off the highway 0.8 inches (2 cm) faster than other Land Rover designs and provides a camera system that enables riders to see what's happening under the front wheels. It provides luxuries such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto's 10-inch (25 cm) touch screen, features that enable riders to interact with their devices while driving.

Concept 4 Series by BMW:

BMW demonstrated its future thinking with the Concept 4 Series, which will form the basis for both the conventional current 4 Series coupé and the new all-electric i4. Therefore, the latter will be distinct in idea from the i3, which was so different, unique (and eye-watering costly to manufacture). Flexible platforms such as the future i4 may not promote optimized electric car packaging, but in this transition-to-electrification age, they prove to be the way forward. "The BMW Concept 4 embodies the BMW brand's aesthetic essence: it connects ideal proportions with a clear, precise design," explains Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Group's design director. Laser headlights are designed like a piece of art. The sleek clusters have no glass covering them but depend instead on a three-dimensional structure with exposed internal components. BMW has incorporated enormous air openings just below the headlights, which should provide fresh air to the car brakes and engine compartment. The exterior is finished with the incredible Forbidden Red hue, which further highlights the marvelous contours of the car's body.

Porsche Taycan:

It was right here that Porsche presented plans for its electric future at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show for the first time with the Mission E concept. Now four years later, these plans have been brought to fruition with the Taycan production's auto-show debut in the same hallowed halls. Porsche engineers began with the Taycan from scratch. A new skateboard platform was designed to house a few electric motors, one on each axle to power all four wheels, and a battery pack. The engines produce a combined 592 horsepower together. The Taycan manufacturing can achieve 62 mph in less than 3.0 seconds and a maximum speed of 155 mph.

Audi RS6 Avant:

It combines jaw-dropping looks with a powerful twin-turbo V8 4.0-liter and usability for everyday use. Cosmetically, the front doors, roof, and trunk are the only body panels carried over from the standard A6. Everything else, like the chunkier wheel arches, larger air intakes, and larger wheels, is an RS-specific design. The 591-horsepower mild-hybrid can propel the Sportwagon from zero to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph, which can be extended with the optional Dynamic and Dynamic Plus packages to 174 mph or 189.5 mph respectively. The new RS6 complements its performance with style. The front end has large intakes for the uprights at the corners with contrasting trim that attracts the eye. The RS6 can brake the inside wheels when cornering to maximize handling, while the optional Quattro Sport differential can send more torque to the outside dynamically. At speeds up to 13 mph, the RS6 can also stop/start, which is said to enhance fuel economy.

THE BOTTOM-LINE:

This year debut of the Frankfurt Auto Show has revealed a lot of new hybrid and electric cars from various international players. For further information on all the vehicles, you can visit Forbes.