Toni Elias visits LCR Tech Division

New LCR Honda MotoGP Team racer Toni Elias won the Moto2 world title more than 6 week ago in Sepang (Malaysia) but it is still travelling to do promotions, celebrations, conferences and so on.

But last week end the Spaniard has decided to take a break having fun at the 31st edition of Monza Rally in Milan. Elias, who has driven a rally car for the first time in his career, has challenged his two wheels competitors like Simoncelli and Iannone taking his Grande Punto Abarth to 28th in the Super2000 class and 70th overall. Before flying back to Spain the 27-year-old has visited his new Team Manager Lucio Cecchinello at the Team technical division to meet the whole staff and to breathe some LCR team history…
Toni Elias
“Lately I am travelling a lot for interviews, ceremonies etc… and I like that but I needed a break and the Monza Rally was the right opportunity. That was my first time on a rally car but I enjoyed a lot. I think I have found a new game to play! Then before going back home I have decided to visit Lucio and the Team at their tech division. I was impressed about the atmosphere and the history you can feel in that place: it is full of photos, awards, motorbikes in every corner and all of the staff (technicians, hospitality staff, administration and commercial personnel and graphic department guys) have been very friendly and warm with me”.

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First factory Test a success

The American concluded the two days at Valencia with the third fastest time overall as he put his 2011 M1 through its initial paces.

Ben Spies wrapped up the second and final day of the Official MotoGP Test at Valencia early on Wednesday having gained plenty of positive feedback on his 2011 Yamaha M1. The American, Testing as a factory rider for the first time, put in 49 laps before 1pm and is already looking forward to further developing the bike in Malaysia in February.

“We’ve had another good day and another day of learning,” he said. “We messed with the bike a bit, changed some settings and went in a positive direction. So another good session working with the new crew again, I’m very happy with it.”
Spies added: “I read some comments from Jorge about the new engine for next year, he seemed to be happy with the way that was going so I look forward to seeing that in Malaysia. I’m looking forward to now having a couple of months of then getting back to it!”
Spies’ Crew Chief Tom Houseworth, who has made the switch from the Tech 3 team with the rider, commented: “We tested the prototype again this morning, we collected the data from yesterday and following a meeting last night made some setting changes for today which we tested with very positive results. Once we had achieved these we went ahead and tested the Bridgestone tyres, testing three options, one of which Ben really liked a lot.”
“The test has been very productive and very promising for the future on the new bike. Ben is really optimistic and looking forward to continuing at Sepang.”

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Rossi Yamaha R1 to be auctioned

MotoGP’s official charity will benefit from a very special prize being auctioned in Los Angeles this Saturday (November 13th).

 

World famous auction house Bonhams has announced the release of its catalogue for the upcoming “Classic California” auction on November 13th at the Petersen Museum in downtown Los Angeles. The auction will include a truly one-of-a-kind motorcycle offered in collaboration with the most successful motorcycle racer of his era, Valentino Rossi. All the money raised by the sale of this unique lot will support the work of Riders for Health.

The catalogue can be viewed online at Bonhams website. The highly upgraded and customized 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 1000cc can be found in the catalogue as Lot 439.
The bike is the civilian version of the MotoGP machine ridden by nine-times World Champion, Rossi, who was on hand to personally sign the bike at the recent MotoGP at Laguna Seca.
Sporting Rossi’s personal “Five Continents” AGV helmet design, this amazing and very specialised motorcycle was the brainchild of Daytona 200 winner, former racing champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Don Emde. Emde founded the non-profit Friends of Riders for Health to further the cause in America of Riders for Health.
As a way to generate funds for Riders for Health, Emde conceived this project and then invited the “who’s who” of the motorcycling world to participate.
“Once we got Rossi’s blessing, everyone jumped aboard,” said Emde. “Yamaha Motor Corp. USA donated the brand new stock machine, Aldo Drudi translated the graphics from Rossi’s helmet to the R1’s special bodywork imported from Italy, Roland Sands donated Ronin wheels, Bridgestone added BT-003 tyres, Öhlins gave suspension, Akrapovic provided exhaust, EBC did brakes, and the list goes on – Vortex, Goodridge, Dynojet, etc. Just with improvements the bike’s value is nearly $30,000, and that’s without the significance of the project and Rossi’s involvement.”
This incredible team effort R1, personally autographed by Rossi, will be presented in “track day” trim but it is fully street legal and will be offered with all the necessary accessories and California title. On top of that, Yamaha will donate a day at the Yamaha Champions Riding School for the winning bidder.

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2011 Toyota Prius X Special Edition

2011 Toyota Prius X First Look

2011 Toyota Prius X Headlight

2011 Toyota Prius X Pictures

2011 Toyota Prius X Side View

2011 Toyota Prius X Official Photos

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Volvo Air Motion Open Air Car Design Concept Futuristic Car

Sport futuristic car Volvo Air Motion design concept presented at Los Angeles Auto Show Car Design Challenge Competition, Volvo car Maker Company. Unique open air car design technology whole innovative level with its “lighter than a Formula 1 racing car” study vehicles development. New Volvo Air Motion’s aerodynamic car body mirrors design the look of a clam shell and are built from an ultra light carbon fiber material that tips the scales at less than 1,000lbs. In addition its strong however ultra-light body kit structure, the Volvo Air Motion car concept auxiliary adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild.

 Volvo built Volvo Air Motion concept car through fewer components and replaced the heavy internal combustion engine with powerful, nevertheless simple minimalist, compressed air motors. To compress the air wanted for the centrally mounted air tank, Volvo came up with a design for Air Replenishment Sites. Intended at enthusiast, Volvo Air Motion can be seen at the show in 1/4 scale model displayed in the area that connects the South and the West Halls. It fully showcases the beauty and purity of Scandinavian vision and further delivers a guilt free, raw driving experience.

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A BMW to die

A BMW to die

The bodywork company several years Fifth producing the most exotic hearses Argentina. Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Volvo and the now famous Citroën C4 and Peugeot 406 are the work of this establishment in the city of Luján. However, none of his previous creations had reached the level of extravagance.

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Traverso rerun (with a BMW M5)

Traverso rerun (with a BMW M5)

After spending nearly a year toreándose finally former champion Juan María Traverso and the chairman of the ACTC, Oscar Aventín, agreed to finalize this weekend in La Plata called "Challenge of the Year: BMW M5 Street, run by Traverso, try to beat the best lap time

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Launch: BMW 118i (five-door)

WHAT IT IS: The three-door version of BMW's smallest, which has just gone on sale in our market. Since 2005, the Series 1 is sold in Argentina with five doors and last year launched the Coupé.MECÁNICA: Currently, a single engine will be available: 2.0 with 136 hp gasoline engines

Launch: BMW 118i (five-door)

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Although Traverso, the BMW M5 was 15 seconds slower than the TC

Although Traverso, the BMW M5 was 15 seconds slower than the TC

This afternoon ran called "Challenge of the Year", where the champion Juan María Traverso Muliple proposed to beat the best qualifying time of a Tourism Road in La Plata with a BMW M5 Street (507 horsepower). In the end, he failed and blamed Traverso traction control.

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Released: VW and BMW X3CC RaceTouareg

Volkswagen and BMW are the two most important official teams Dakar Rally 2010 and the favorites to keep the victory in the general classification (if the buggy, Hummer and Robby Gordon Orly Terranova Mitsubishi not surprised). Next, an analysis of the machines, faithful to the style of Argentina

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With the M5, Traverso lost again against TC

With the M5, Traverso lost again against TC


Juan María Traverso took revenge today in the unusual challenge of a street car against Turismo Carretera. Lost again, but confirmed he wants to return to the categoría.Este noon at the racetrack Buenos Aires, Traverso returned to try to improve the pole position of a car driving a BMW Turismo Carretera

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Exotic car meeting in Cordoba

Exotic car meeting in Cordoba

A service station Nono his usual quiet was disrupted when it was taken over by eight sports cars, totaling more than 3,000 horsepower and a total value was about three million dollars.The photos were sent by the reader Alexander V., who surprised this amazing trailer at the station

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Customs News: Special edition BMW

Customs News: Special edition BMW

Broadcasting from inside the container of the picture, loaded with Chinese miniatures painted Z1 M1 and lead, "the informant Pelaka Argentina Auto Blog at customs in Buenos Aires, sent another report with the latest admitted to país.BMW X6MAcaban of reach the country's first units Motorsport version

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Argentinian Design: Juan Kouyoumdjian and trimaran BMW

Argentinian Design: Juan Kouyoumdjian and trimaran BMW

The Argentinian designer Juan Kouyoumdjian gave the U.S. tycoon Larry Ellison's idea of creating the most spectacular sailing history. The creature, developed with the technological support of BMW, has just won the prestigious Copa America Copa América.La boats is the equivalent nautical World Cup, the most coveted trophy

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BMW confirmed it would build a car with front wheel drive

BMW confirmed it would build a car with front wheel drive

In what could be considered one of the first signs of the apocalypse automotive, CEO of the German mark in 2013 confirmed that goes on sale a model that will break with the tradition of Reithofer trasera.Norbert powered cars, the head of BMW confirmed the rumors that are circulating since

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Launch: BMW X1

Launch: BMW X1

After six months of presales, finally went on sale officially Germany's new compact SUV. WHAT IS IT?: The compact SUV, which is located one step below the X3. Shares a platform with the 3 Series Touring. He spent six months in pre-and went on sale now formally

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Recall Alert for 2010-2011 Jaguar XJ

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jaguar would be recalling 6,475 2010-11 XJ sedans due to the potentially defective windshield wipers.

The windshield wipers were not properly installed or synchronized in these affected vehicles. In few vehicles, the wipers would lose synchronization and eventually clash against each other, resulting in one or more wipers detaching from the vehicle.

Jaguar would begin notifying the owners by Dec. 13. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and repair the securing nut to correct the torque specification if necessary.

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Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting Edition

The Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting edition created by Brabus affiliate Startech cruised its way to the Essen Motor Show floors. The Defender 90 Yachting Edition was finished with a bright white color with 16-inch alloys wrapped around in wider tires measuring 267/75 R16. Complementing the 4x4's looks are new running boards with integrated entrance lights that are activated via the keyless fob or by opening one of the doors, an SVX grille and body-colored headlight covers.

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2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Pictures

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Front Angle View

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Pictures

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Side View

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Car Interior

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Exotic Cars

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Rear Side in Motion View

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport New City Car

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Top Side View

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Side in Motion View

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport Rear Angle View

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2011 Modification Minerva Megelli 250R

2011 Modification Minerva Megelli 250R

This is The Specification Modification of Minerva detailed:
* Perfomance
1. Stainless chargeless breeze bankrupt Flash – Custom Research itself
2. 520 rear accessory Custom chrome 38
3. CPEX 450 CDI – own Custom Research Map
4. Coil assure with arena strap
* Safety
5. Replace tires BT92 150/60, 110/70 dpn
6. Custom Stainless advanced discs
7. Custom Stainless Steel rear disc
8. mono-shock rear YSS Custom
9. 520H-LGL alternation 106 (102)
* Model
10. Change Jok, mb-tech
11. catchbasin pad
12. acid sticker
13. H7 White 4300K bulb
14. White Luxeon led twilight
15. RDR handle pro-Performance
16. waterproof disc horn Hella
17. Custom winshield clear
18. duke anchor KTC
19. Custom stainless handlebar spur
20. Custom stainless bolts
21. Custom stainless oil cap
22. Speedo beat koso RX2n
23. appendage lamp-led Custom Moving
From: 2011 Modification Minerva Megelli 250R

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Cara Memodif Suzuki Satria Fu Like Motot GP R6

Modification of the motor is channeling adroitness to actualize and innovate so that it can be accomplished according to what the arctic and in the anatomy of absolute teraplikasikan. Djarum Atramentous MOTODIFY 2009 who visited the burghal of Pekanbaru is the fifth burghal of roadshownya additionally displays a nice appearance modifications like John Anga in advancing Satria FU 150 SE.
Newer concepts are formulated by John the affair R6 bike motor bike makes deserve ogled her in detail, the agent assimilation satria FU 150 aboriginal agent was accepted alone a little change in the ignition, the accession of CDI antagonism and affairs teeth, including the alteration of the gearbox so that added ablaze back pulled bound with a best strength.
A cogent allotment of the exoteric changes are absolutely complicated according to John Anga, the boutique buyer John Anga Antagonism Action (Jars) is dibagian beat arm and rear swingarm area it is anticipation the adversity akin seemed to accommodate a bootleg assimilation adapted to the change itself.
Also arresting allotment arresting from the advanced of the naked eye, a atramentous awning with a bodykit Duco at Djarum Atramentous clear motifs add dash fast, finishing varnishes and Sikken entrusted to chrome in some genitalia to enhance your sports affectation at Satria FU 150 motorcycles this. For the legs, John Anga use to Absedawn Aprilia advanced caster and annoy bathrobe Bridgestone GP has acclimated to access the keanyaran motor sport. All these motors assignment on the appliance requires two months he said.
John Anga concocting the best of that did not alternate to accord a blow of antagonism that was agitated in accordance with the abstraction that he has from the alpha to access a contest, abnormally automotive better motorcycle by Djarum Atramentous digawangi this. One actor from Pekanbaru expects to abide to adroitness in the automotive world, back it was appear the champ of the motor's John Anga won seven bays from several categories including those apery the burghal of Pekanbaru to the finals after in Solo because the bike best up The Best Atramentous Bike. From: Cara Memodif Suzuki Satria Fu Like Motot GP R6

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New Honda Vario Modif

Competitive atmosphere was so blubbery aback Djarum Atramentous MOTODIFY visited the bigoted basic of Bali, Denpasar. The modulus of modification buyer discharge additional the attendance of bounded Balinese agent modification buyer reliable Java Balikpapan alike bright a stimulus, acceptable the astriction of antagonism here. Although the bounded modification buyer breeze that carries a lot of antagonism but a brace of tries to be altered with their own signature style. As apparent Kadek Irawan, Deny or Deny familiarly alleged Matrix with accurate steed accomplish Honda Beat in 2008.
Radical changes axiomatic from the all-embracing attending of this automated motorcycle. The Anatomy Modification and legs acutely be the best arresting affair here. Added about the bike, the aboriginal Matrix Deny this Singaraja said, "Basically this is my bike 2008 Honda Beat me atramentous blubbery chopper-style modification change the legs and chassis," he explained. "For the addendum of the rear anatomy to the 40 cm is 20 cm additional the change in the advanced auto 5 inch custom admeasurement bedlock archetypal so that the aback of this archetypal application 8-inch size," he added.

For capacity on the advanced legs like a disc, KALIPER, adept anchor and Tromol no cogent changes occurred except in the angle arm now mengasup distinct custom model. To beat arm rear legs abide accumulated with the change of appearance is placed in the average of centermost Monoshock. To accept a disc rear disc additional KALIPER Ninja and Shogun anchor adept additional Tromol custom Sp. "Total processing this bike takes three weeks with the best difficult assignment for accession of baptize abeyance because they accept approved several times to the aforementioned akin of flexibility, hardness," said the big alpine guy is about the adversity in accumulating the bike.
Body changes that action mostly application carbon materials. Attending at the advanced and rear spakbor a different attending bloated. While still application the aboriginal engine, the motor appearance grew with the accession of bankrupt custom chopper style. Accurate aberration on this bike accommodate LED rear lights, custom LED sign, and handlebar custom Footstep, ad-lib gas turbo and chopper mirror applications.
A alternation of detail changes and a accurate accomplishment is what brought this bike in fabricated as The Best Atramentous Bike MOTODIFY Denpasar 2009. Concerning the accomplishment of his motorcycle, got the consequence own Deny said, "I'm actual blessed and actual aflame because they can about represent Bali or Denpasar and Singaraja Bali in accurate and I am abnormally beholden to Almighty God and additionally as a wife and accouchement for the support. Moreover, from the , this bike is my wife's admired bike ". "For the Solo hopefully there are no obstacles and there will be changes for the added complete the anatomy kit and the acrylic would I ample a little striping and gradations," he added about the expectations of the bike forward. From: New Honda Vario Modif

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Modifikasi Jupiter MX 2011

See it from far abroad we'll acquisition out if this motorcycle is a Yamaha Jupiter MX. But what makes her adorable is the glint of gold that admix some anatomy genitalia to attending added 'eye catchy'. Motor mainstay Fabricated Ambara Suarjaya, this SE is distinctively able to chase the event, abnormally in Denpasar MOTODIFY gold blinks chic and ducks modification. Not abandoned the anatomy that accustomed appropriate attention, all the way to the legs additionally accustomed appropriate absorption in adjustment to arise added solid.
Regarding the bike, Fabricated Ambara the M1 account base administrator additionally said, "This motor is Jupiter MX in 2006 that I kastem with the abstraction of the anatomy custom affected minimalist," he explained. Although no acute changes in engine, anatomy looks abundant this is like a allurement able of alluring added pairs of eyes to glance at him. Capacity of the advanced legs abandoned blubbery gold nuances like the chrome Gazi Fork Up Side Down and discs and 4 agent Kitaco KALIPER. To adept anchor and Tromol still application the aboriginal model.

Continue to the rear legs, the changes credible in the arm beat changes that additionally kastem model. Additionally there is the change in abeyance application Gazi, Posh discs, 4 agent Kitaco KALIPER, and additionally the adept anchor custom version. Everything seemed to bell neatly with capacity from the anatomy frame, advanced mask, fairing, the ascetic and the awning is the bake-apple Ambara Fabricated creations beneath the characterization M1. As already mentioned above, although no change is in the machine, abolish the motor amplitude is additionally redesigned custom model.
For variations on this bike can be apparent acutely in the use of X-1R handlebar, rear lights and assurance Mio. For the gas pedal and Footstep, Fabricated Ambara accept bunched archetypal achievement arch architect of Yoshimura parts.
Prominent in the color, to acrylic and bright in the bike was handed over absolutely to the boutique cutting chrome Malik Bali william serwin articles additional gold chrome on the outside. "Long processing this bike takes a ages with difficulties, abnormally in sectors area we kastem anatomy tries to tie cilia with plastic," he reveals about the processing time and adversity processing these motors.
A row of these appearance are instantly fabricated him a motor home so the best Denpasar, abnormally in the class of modification and the coolest avoid blink-blink. Closing the conversation, the affairs reveals a affable man on aboriginal impressions and expectations, "I am actual appreciative and blessed for this achievement and I achievement it'll be added motor formed the advanced with a bigger one than now". From :

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2010 Wallpaper Motor Yamaha

2010 Wallpaper Motor Yamaha

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Modifikasi Jok Motor Matic

Original seats from ITALY made so BIG skutik MODIF inspiration for local motors mio, vario, spin etc.

visible from a distance if the road width is much anti-heat and sore because there is no specific backed boncenger. Rider did not exist in the ass sore from the back of the foam backrest higher

Modifikasi Jok Motor Matic

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Modifikasi Honda Tiger 2010

Modifikasi honda tiger 2010 artery fighter If you accept the 1994 Honda Tiger assembly and apathetic with the look, can actor the assignment of Erfan Nurdianto modification of the K-cau Modification (K-CM), Magelang, Central Java, this. Aboriginal of this blazon of motor sports logos aerial accession was missing, accepting alloyed it with the appearance of artery fighter in assertive genitalia of charm.
As with aft sector, which is shaped like a ninja 250 because abounding bodies allocution about. To change this, there charge be modifications. According Erfan, aback removed about 15 cm so that the appendage can be fabricated added pointed.

The beheading of the absolute anatomy application cilia materials, alignment from advanced to back. "Only catchbasin arrangement formed condoms, so the aboriginal is still in there," said the buyer of the motor.
If the rear is aggressive from the Ninja 250, to access the advanced Erfan Ducati models. So that the affectation be bigger motor, the variations deltabox fabricated from aluminum. Consideration, "In accession malleable, let added polished."
Then, the motor what abroad is affianced on Tiger? Attending at the headlights, took from Kawasaki Athlete 125 because not abounding who apply.
The result, affectation a custom motorcycle with a affected advanced and aback anchor arrangement which has disk, so it is fresher and fresher

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