Will this Zeppelin Concept enter the TVS production line?

Motorcycle manufacturers from India now look more bold in offering their hybrid motorbike models. At least it can be seen on TVS, one of India's leading motorcycle manufacturers who some time ago presented a hybrid motorcycle concept named TVS Zeppelin Concept. Although not the first hybrid motorbike in the world, but the design of this motorcycle can make more people look stunned.

TVS Zeppelin Concept, an Indian distinctive design hybrid motorcycle concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2DqlLnR)

From its appearance, the Zeppelin Concept looks like emits a fierce aura with an elegant cruiser design. On this motorcycle, there's a one-cylinder engine with a capacity of 220 cc is with a power of 20 hp. Indeed, the power produced by those engine is not big. And it seems, its nice body design becomes the only priority of the hybrid concept.

On this motorcycle concept there's also an HD-Camera features that is pinned next to the headlight. This camera has a function to record all activities of motorcycle users while on trips with this motorcycle.

TVS Zeppelin Concept has been shown at the Delhi Auto Show 2018. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2DqlLnR)

At first glance the body shape does look stiff, but at the same time it also impresses as a dashing motorcycle, even giving the impression of a motorcycle with a distinctive European design. Because this is a hybrid motorbike, so the TVS Zeppelin Concept also has a 1,200W electric motor, and equiped a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 48V. But the battery is only able to produce power of 1.6 hp.

Left side view of TVS Zeppelin Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2DqlLnR)

However, at least this Zeppelin can be an innovative hybrid motorcycle owned by TVS. And the company even reportedly plans to produce its first hybrid motorcycle in the next few years. And this can be one proof of the continuous research and development carried out by TVS.

Engine view of TVS Zeppelin Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2DqlLnR)

Some important steps has been carried out by TVS which turned out to be able to boost the popularity of those Indian automotive manufacturer. Also a few years back, where TVS announced their partnership with BMW Motorrad. So since then there has been a massive evolution on their products, especially for designs that are its main distinctive features.

It can be seen when TVS launched with fully confidence one of their flagship products, Apache RR310. And at the same time, BMW Motorrad also has a BMW G 310R variant which is the lowest line-up so it can reach the lower middle segment.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ZIGWHEELS]

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Ural launches their newest sidecar motorbikes with various modern devices

As we all knew, the sidecar motorbikes were once famous in the days before and after of 2nd World War. But now, if they have to compete with today's motorbikes, of course the sidecar motorbikes as if they will not be glimpsed anymore. However this sidecar motorcycle has its own loyal fans and of course they will never feel bored.

2018 Ural Air Limited Edition. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zWyZW8)

This is the reason for the Russian motorcycle manufacturer, Ural to launch the newest sidecar motorcycle model. Through the newest model that has now come under the name Ural Air Limited Edition, at first glance the model is similar to those company's motorcycle produced in 1941.

As quoted of Carscoops, these Ural latest motorcycle has been equipped with various modern features. Yes, there are a number of sophisticated devices embedded on this motorcycle, such as the DJI Spark quadricopter remote control and 3D-printed cubby-based camera drones from StrataSys. All of these advanced technologies are stored on the sidecar noses baggage and are driven by special remote controls device.

Left side view of 2018 Ural Air Limited Edition. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zWyZW8)

Then this motorcycle also has a USB charging port to keep the drone active while the motorcycle is running. Because the Russian manufacturer built the motorcycle to be used as a touring vehicle so equiped it by a travel recorder devices that serves to document all of the user's activity during the trips.

Top view of 2018 Ural Air Limited Edition. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zWyZW8)

In addition to the above devices, the Ural Air Limited Edition also features telescopic selfie sticks, additional two fog lights, luggage racks, spare wheels and tires, jerry cans, tools and shovels as additional equipments that will support the motorbike users in their adventures.

All equipment installed on these new motorbike belonging to the Ural has been calculated carefully so it will not disturb its stabilities when facing the winding road or off-road terrain. To support its cruising capabilities, it also features a two-wheel drive that allows it to pass on various terrains easily.

Ural believes the presence of this special edition motorcycle will be warmly welcomed by the world's automotive enthusiasts, especially antique motorcycle enthusiasts. Moreover, the status of the limited edition it carries will make this motorcycle the target of the collectors from all over the world.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | IMZ-URAL | CARSCOOPS]

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Vespampère electric scooter concept with a cantilevered seat

The Vespampère is slim, light and stylish, recalling a vintage classic from 1946 with an electric motor and other contemporary technological tweaks to bring it in tune with the modern era. Among other neat twists, a mobile phone becomes an integrated component, effectively serving as the vehicle’s dashboard.

Giulio Iacchetti's Vespampère is a free reinterpretation of the classic 98cc Vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OUpj3W)

This is an Italian designer Giulio Iacchetti’s fresh model draws inspiration from the film-famous silhouette of historical of the first Piaggio’s 98cc scooter named Vespa 98 models launched in 1946, and now returning to the lighter look of original models (a plus for urban maneuverability).

The 98cc scooter models named Vespa 98 launched in 1946 was the inspiration sources of Giulio Iacchetti’s fresh concept model above. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Bn1rlU)

Yes, he developed a model that links to tradition, yet at the same time features a slim, ecological body, for greater agility in city traffic. Off course it's contrary to the latest generations, which have gotten ‘heavier’ over the years, everything deemed superfluous has been eliminated in these Vespampère’s design.

2013 Vespa 946 also inspired by the 1946 Vespa 98 and a version production of Quarantasei scooter concept made its debut in 2012. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Bog1cR)

At glance, the Giulio Iacchetti’s Vespampère scooter design was resembles the Vespa 946 (above) which also inspired by the 1946 Vespa 98 and the version production of Quarantasei scooter concept, but the 946 was more heavier due to carries a 125cc 3-valve air-cooled conventional engine and and its body also looks longer....

There're slim rear-view mirrors contain the turn signals. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OUpj3W)

These minimalist, and lightweight version of the scooter sees the typical lateral shells removed in light of its electric motor, which occupies much less space than the traditional gas one.

The phone recharges from the vehicle’s electrical system and is weatherproof thanks to a transparent cover. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OUpj3W)

All controls, the speedometer, fuel gauge and lights are accessed through an app by using wireless connection while a special compartment for storing a smartphone has been created on the dash.

Beside the cantilevered seat links back to the very first vespa launched by the company in 1946 also skid-proof rubber segments on the footboard add another unusual, appealing detail. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OUpj3W)

The phone can charge off the vehicle’s on-board electrical system, slim rear-view mirrors feature turn signals, and the cantilevered seat links back to the very first Vespa launched by the company over a half-century ago.
Unfortunately, the Vespampère project is just an exercise in style and a Giulio Iacchetti's personal interpretation of the "Vespa" scooter that is owned by Piaggo & C. S.p.A., it must not be intended as a prototype to be produced and sold. Wanna see the beautiful Libelle!

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GIULIO IACCHETTI | BEHANCE | WEB URBANIST | DESIGNBOOM]

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Seeing Yamaha's effort to bridge the difference between cars and motorbikes

Yamaha, one of the leading motorcycle manufacturers from Japan seems to be increasingly serious about exploring the 4-wheeled vehicle competition arena. After showing off their Cross Hub concept car, they are now introducing the Yamaha MWC-4 Concept at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. This concept can be said as a bridge that connects between Yamaha-made motorcycles and the dynamics of a car.

Yamaha MWC-4 Concept made its debut at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PS4TKb)

Yamaha MWC-4 was born from a consideration of the possibility of personal mobility coming from motorbikes, and was developed with the concept of Medium Size Mobility. Then the Leaning Multi-Wheel (LMW) vehicle was created with two front and rear wheels. And LMW is the name of Yamaha for vehicles with three or more wheels that can be enjoyed like motorbikes in turn.

Left side view of Yamaha MWC-4 Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2PS4TKb)

Visually, Yamaha MWC-4 has a minimum body panel, and all four wheels have a tire as wide as a motorcycle. In addition, Yamaha MWC-4 is also controlled with a handlebar instead of a steering wheel, so it able to cornering like a motorcycle. However, Yamaha MWC-4 has a roof and windshield like a car, and can be boarded by 2 people with tandem positions.

Dashboard view of Yamaha MWC-4 Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yBEnhD)

Yamaha explained as well that the MWC-4 is a hybrid vehicle that has a pair of liquid-cooled dual electric motors and gasoline engine driving power to strengthen the power plant as well as functioning as a means of increasing its cruising distance.

Yamaha MWC-4 has a dimension of 2,680 mm in length, 900 mm in width, and 1,480 mm in height. This vehicle is also equipped with attitude control technology, where the MWC-4 will provide a ride that feels good and the level of comfort not found on any conventional motorcycle. This is all expressed in styling inspired by the features of motorbikes and musical instruments.

Rear side view of Yamaha MWC-4 Concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2EE0dGG)

At the same time, various elements such as the metal frame surrounding the driver and passengers and the feel of a semi-open cabin that is free and unobstructed from the left side, such as riding a motorcycle, expresses the true motorbike world with a unique style from Yamaha.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | YAMAHA | NEW ATLAS]

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A unique air suspension scooter from Yogyakarta

The idea of ​​making a vehicle modification work can come from anywhere. The following is a modified scooter that is very unique at the Indonesian Scooter Festival (ISF) 2018. At this event, a variety of modified scooters were displayed. One of the Vespa who draw attention at the event was a modified scooter made by Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop, a famous automotive modification house from Yogyakarta.

Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) built by Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop taken of 1964 Vespa VBA. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4CxWs)

If at first glance this Golden Greensand colored scooter looks mediocre, but if you are more observant, you will be surprised. Because the scooter nicknamed Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) is not only changed the body part but also applies the air suspension system. 

Of course this is rare because an air suspension system is generally installed on a car. And the unique the air suspension used on this scooter is a pneumatic type. Yes, on the front and back legs of the scooter is installed IDONE's airsuspension. For the system itself it turns out that it is almost similar to the one in the car and meanwhile to operate it by using a remote control.

Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) by Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop shown at the Indonesian Scooter Festival (ISF) 2018. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4CxWs)

To be able to apply this air suspension system to the scooter perfectly must be done several adjustments and changes to the body. Then the shock part was also overhauled but only on the upper seat. In this front shock mounted on the Vespa PX's fork.

The air suspension used on the Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) is a pneumatic type. There're also seen Vespa PX forks combined with 8-inch rims with disc braking system. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4CxWs)

This Vescop was deliberately retained its original form in the form of a 1964 Vespa VBA scooter. Changes to the body, which is only slightly cut the scooter body from the front about 8 cm.

The air suspension compressor used on the Vescop (Vespa Choptop Airsus) installed burst out of the body. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y4CxWs)

From the front there is a headlamp that now uses Daymaker, then there is a handgrip made in Gorilla, brake handle and clutch using Bikers and speedometer products from digital S.IP. Shifting behind was a stop lamp from Siem which was then given a slight black accent.

While on the legs, this scooter uses an 8-inch rim from S.I.P which is then wrapped with Swallow tires. Then to be able to withstand the speed of this scooter, disc brakes were installed from Temaca.

Besides the IDONE air suspension compressor mounted out on the left, so does the Koso PWK 28 carburetor on the right. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OH06hq)

Continue to the middle, there are only a few parts that are changed, namely the use of seats and custom deck rugs. At the right and left deck we cut, the right side because the Koso PWK 28 carburetor was made out while the left one was for the air suspension compressor.

Are you interested in making your scooter to be an air suspension ones? If you want, then prepare your money roughly US. $5,300 (or approx Rp.80 millions) as your scooter modification fees, then bring the scooter to the Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. (Wanna see another automotive works of the Kupu-Kupu Malam Workshop!)

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KUPU-KUPU MALAM | GRIDOTO]

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These unique Vespa Monthléry born to run

Have you ever seen this scooter before? If you have never. Indeed, this scooter is rarely or will never be seen wandering on the streets, because this scooter is made specifically for racing on the circuit.

1950 Vespa Monthléry is made specifically for racing on the circuit. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OblRqp)

These scooter is called Vespa Monthléry which is a continuation development of Vespa Circuito 125 series produced a year earlier.

This unique scooter was born in 1950 and was indeed made special to rival the Lambretta Innocenti Special Model which at that time held 13 speed records on the Roma-Ostia highway.

1950 Vespa Monthléry posed with the Vespa team at Montlhéry, France in April 1950. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CrHool)

This scooter was designed by Corradino D’Ascanio (in other references mention was designed by Vittorio Casini) with much more perfect engine specifications and the use of an aerodynamic body that looked quite 'weird' in its time. Then, these scooter was carried for race in 10 consecutive hours at the Monthléry autodrome, France on April 7, 1950 piloted by a trio of tough riders Mazzoncini, Spadoni and Castiglioni.

1950 Vespa Monthléry at speed on the Montlhéry autodrome. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2zTYyIN)

Sure enough, these Vespa Monthléry broke the Lambretta's records, by scoring 17 new records (and over 1,049 kilometers)! The new records that are achieved by these scooter include an average speed of 134 km/h with a mileage of 100 miles, 129.7 km/h at a distance of 500 miles, and an average speed of 123.9 hours for 1,000 miles non-stop.

Front view of 1950 Vespa Monthléry. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OblRqp)

On a streamlined vehicle very similar to this (the 1949 Vespa 125 Circuit "alloy frame") with rider Dino Mazzoncini also performed brilliantly in track races, most memorably in the head-to-head between Vespa and Lambretta that took place on the Genoa Circuit (Corso Italia) and ended in a victory for Vespa in the motor scooter class.

Rear side view of 1950 Vespa Monthléry. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2OblRqp)

From here the development of the racing scooter variant by the Pontadera scooter manufacturer continues, where a year later they make Vespa Siluro that has a torpedo-like shape.
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