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TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:11:22 +0000

Big things are in store for the Indian motorcycle market, thanks to Indian bike maker TVS. That’s because the company is launching its new product, the TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS.

TVS claims that the Apache RTR 180 ABS is the first bike in the Indian market to come equipped with Anti-Lock Braking System, a technology that will now allow its customers to take advantage of the new technology.

But more than just being ABS-ready, the Apache RTR 180 was designed to be a looker, and for all intents and purposes, it is one. For starters, racing GT graphics adorn the bike, providing a look that exudes racing sophistication. The luminous rims and the race crouch mirrors are also part of the bike’s set-up, highlighting the bike’s RTR racing pedigree. Bull horn grab rails have been ergonomically designed to aid the pillion rider in holding on tight while a superbike-style rear fender comes with a replaceable and functional mud flap and a dual texture seat to provide a comfortable seating arrangement.

Powering the Apache RTR 180 is a 177.4 cc 4-stroke engine that produces 17 horsepower @ 8,500 rpm and 15.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm.

Find out more about the TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS after the jump.

TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 18:00 EST.

Source: http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/tvs/2012-tvs-apache-rtr-180-abs-ar128470.html

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F1 2012 Championship Standings after Spanish GP

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:11:12 +0000

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Skoda Citigo rally car concept teased for Worthersee 2012

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:11:20 +0000

Skoda has released the first teaser image of the Citigo Rally concept, ahead of its debut at W?rthersee 2012.

Source: http://feeds.worldcarfans.com/~r/worldcarfans/Jxfz/~3/yMRGTUYAPDA/skoda-citigo-rally-concept-teased-for-worthersee-2012

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Ducati 750GT

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:11:11 +0000

One of the biggest winners at the 2012 RM Auctions in Monaco was the Ducati 750GT.

First introduced to the market in 1971, the 750GT was the personification of a flash-bang Ducati. It was flashy, to say the least. The first examples of the 750GT came with silver painted frames with the tank and side covers finished in a colorful blend of metallic colors that included gold, lime green, bright blue, or red.

Colors notwithstanding, the true highlight of the 750GT was its 748 cc SOHC V-twin engine that was capable of hitting top speeds in excess of 120 mph. The surest sign that Ducati went and invested a whole lot in the 750GT was because of the laborious and painstaking detail they took just to build one.

The construction of the engine was so precise that it took up to eight hours to assemble one unit, making sure that all the bevel-drive gears and bearings were correctly set up. If it was a racing engine, Ducati would take two days to build one. Initially, the bike’s sales lagged until Paul Smart won at Imola in 1972 with the 750GT, beating some of the best manufacturers this side of the galaxy. As a result, the 750GT became a legend of sorts, with Taglioni even saying that its engine was the best he ever designed.

As for the Ducati 750GT that was offered at the RM Auctions, that one came in excellent overall condition with superior paint, chrome details, and even the early Amal carburetors. The 750GT sold for a staggering ?38,025 ($48,800), a price that’s miles north of what the estimated ?12,000 – ?15,000 ($15,400 – $19,000).

Ducati 750GT originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 19:00 EST.

Source: http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/ducati/1971-ducati-750gt-ar129545.html

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