Iconic Café Racer Back in December 2021, The legendary British motorcycle manufacturer, Norton Motorcycles officially revealed the appearance of the Norton V4 Café Racer. Although still in the prototype stage, it was then shown at the Motorcycle Live 2021.
Norton have unveiled their first entirely new machine since TVS took the reigns with the Norton V4 Café Racer at the Motorcycle Live 2021. (Picture from: AmericanMotorcyclist)
As quoted from MotorcyclesNews, the Norton V4 Café Racer or V4CR was designed, engineered and built at Norton Motorcycles' global headquarters which recently opened in Solihull, England, after being taken over by India's TVS Motor Company.
The Norton V4 Café Racer is a naked café racer that builds based on the recently launched V4SV superbike, and shares the same engineering DNA and design philosophy as its sibling.(Picture from: MotorcyclesNews)
As quoted from Visordown, the Norton V4CR is a naked café racer that builds based on the recently launched V4SV superbike, and shares the same engineering DNA and design philosophy as its sibling.
The Norton V4 Café Racer was built on a foundation that uses the V4 platform lasted for 16 months where the entire construction work process was carried out in house by a team consisted of 30 crew members. (Picture from: MotorcyclesNews)
This Norton V4CR prototype is equipped with a carbon fiber fuel tank, as well as body panels, swing arms and a polished billet aluminum frame with a compact frame and a shorter rear frame. As the name suggests, the V4CR uses the 1,200cc 72-degree V4 engine taken from the V4SV, which produces a whopping 185bhp @ 12,500rpm. Torque is impressive too with 92.5ftlb @ 9000rpm.
The V4CR motorcycle project was built on a foundation that uses the V4 platform lasted for 16 months where the entire construction work process was carried out in house by Norton Motorcycles's team consisted of 30 crew members.
The Norton V4 Café Racer is powered by a
1,200cc 72-degree V4 engine taken from the V4SV, which produces a
whopping 185bhp @ 12,500rpm with impressive torque of 92.5ftlb @
9000rpm. (Picture from: MotorcyclesNews)
The V4CR prototype is said to have gone through tens of thousands of miles of road and track testing as Norton's "relentless development process" attempts to realize the vision of the V4CR motorbike project, namely to reintroduce Norton's iconic café racer heritage.
Until now there is no certainty whether the Norton V4CR motorcycle will be went into the company's production lines, as well as its price, but considering that the Norton-made motorcycles by hand is a premium items, so that the price would not be cheap.
New e-MOTORCYCLES Many automotive companies take quick action in the midst of the current hectic trend of electric-powered vehicle production. Well, it's like not wanting to lose momentum to immediately announce that they have also started preparing the production of all-new electric vehicle.
Here's two next Can-Am Origin (right) and Pulse (left) electric-powered motorcycles which will be ready to launch officially two years from now in 2024. (Picture from: Carmudi)
It's like what Can-Am did recently. This Canadian motorcycle maker is reportedly preparing two new electric motorcycles each; Can-Am Origin and Can-Am Pulse which will be ready to launch officially two years from now in 2024 after for almost fifty years in hibernation status.
As quoted of CarScoops, both Can-Am Origin and Pulse are said to be carry naked bike types which the motorcycle manufacturer claims can provide new riding pleasures.
The
Can-Am Origin (right) and Pulse (left) are said to be carry naked bike
types which the motorcycle manufacturer claims can provide new riding
pleasures. (Picture from: Visordown)
Let's take a look at the Can-Am Origin now. As you can see this motorcycle concept inspired by a dual purpose vehicle, so it can be used on off-road tracks or on smooth asphalt roads with reliable performance.
"Origin draws inspiration from the legacy of the Track'n Trail, which was a dual-purpose motorcycle from the past produced by Can-Am," the Canadian company said as quoted by CarScoops.
While the Can-Am Pulse carries a design that is more likely to be used for use on asphalt roads in the city. The advantages of this motorcycle are agile, balanced, and agile control when driven on the highway.
The Can-Am Origin draws inspiration from the legacy of the Can-Am Track'n Trail, which was a dual-purpose motorcycle. (Picture from: Visordown)
Furthermore, if you look at the design, those two motorcycles seem to have a futuristic and cool look. Especially for the Origin, this motorcycle looks like a rally bike with the fairing rising slightly upwards.
On the legs, the Can-Am Origin is seen using large rims wrapped in semi off-road tires with the size of the front rim is made larger than the rim at the back. Its fuel-tank shaped looks small with the use of a single seat.
The Can-Am Pulse carries a design that is more likely to be used for use on asphalt roads in the city. (Picture from: Visordown)
As for the legs of the Can-Am Pulse, they use rims of the same size both on the back and front. While the tires used are also semi slick models. Both motorcycles have a blend of silver, yellow, and gray colors throughout.
“We put in a lot of horsepower and torque, so we can give it a decent speed on the highway. It will be easy for beginners to ride, because it is enough to just turn the gas and brake,“ said Can-Am.
Unfortunately, there's no detailed technical specifications of the two electric motorcycles introduced by Can-Am are not yet clear. The Canadian company only reveal information about its launch which will be carried out in 2024.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CAN-AM | CARSCOOPS | VISORDOWN ]
Concept ONLY Have you ever imagined what motorcycles will look like in the next 100 years or so? It is like to be time travel to the future which may be very interesting to discuss. Although most likely we will still rely on physical means of transportation, both for pleasure and necessity. In this regard, it turns out that a Canadian motorcycle designer named Anton Brousseau emerges with his very interesting idea of the future motorcycle which described as having an infinite bond between humans and machines.
The Moto Sapien is a mind-controlled ultra-futuristic motorcycle concept designed by Anton Brousseau and represents a direct relationship between the human and machine. (Picture from: RideApart)
It has similarity philosophy to Luigi Colani motorcycle concept. For your info, Anton Brousseau is an experienced motorcycle designer, having previously worked for four years in Kiska, Austria, where various motorcycle models of KTM and Husqvarna were made. Currently, he also lives in Austria, and continues to pursue his passion and love of design.
This time, he introduces to us something even more far-fetched, something that might not even realize in the near future or even in entire of our lifetime. However, it will be interesting to see what those such briliant designer created, as a famous adage tought us that the past ideas greatly influenced what we have today.
The Moto Sapien bike concept name is a pun on Homo Sapiens, and has meaning as a seamless union between human and machine. (Picture from: RideApart)
Apart from design, Anton Brousseau is also interested in anatomy, biomechanics and technology, that's why then he turned his futuristic motorcycle into a tangible idea called the Moto Sapien concept. And those bike concept name is a pun on Homo Sapiens (ancient humans who have similarities with modern ones), and has meaning as a seamless union between human and machine.
The basic concept consists of several different elements. In essence, this motorcycle is able to represent a direct relationship between the human brain and the motorcycle's on-board computer which of course has been equipped with artificial intelligence.
Those kinds of seamless union between man and machine must be combined with the moving parts of a motorcycle, giving the rider the impression that man and machine are one. As quoted of RideApart's recent article, Anton Brousseau revealed how he developed such a daring motorcycle concept.
“Detours when processing information slow us down. Everything happens indirectly, through the eyes and ears, as well as human motor skills,” said Anton.
The
Moto Sapien bike concept name is a pun on Homo Sapiens, and has meaning as a seamless
union between human and machine. (Picture from: RideApart)
"Just imagine we can ride a motorcycle directly, in a matter of milliseconds, with our minds," he added.
"Furthermore, imagine if we could feel with tires as smooth as we can with the sense of touch on our fingers," said Anton.
To be honest, in our opinion, it still seems a bit far-fetched. However, in fact technological advances in neural-to-machine interfaces have begun in other domains. The such kinds of technology has been widely used in the medical field, for prostheses or voice control, for example. In addition, nanotechnology and reinforcement carbon have long been used in the development of artificial muscles, limbs, and other body components.
It must be admitted that to realize such this motorcycle concept is difficult and still far away to go, though by using most advanced of current technologies. Maybe it's more realistic to realize Anton Brousseau's futuristic hydrogen-powered motorcycle named Hydra.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RIDEAPART | MSN ]
CONCEPT Only As we all know that Harley-Davidson made motorcycle line ups in 2022 is filled with Softail Standard, Breakout 114, Road King Special, Sportster S models, and others. So, among those many production lines of motorcycles made by those Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer, it can be sure you will not find a model like the one we are going to discuss today. What model it is?
Harley-Davidson
Streetfighter concept designed by Yan-Xuan Lai, a student majoring in
industrial design at Taipei Technical College, Taiwan. (Picture from: Moto-Station)
Well, it was a concept motorcycle that carried the neo classic hot rod style like never before and named the Harley-Davidson Streetfighter. This cool motorcycle concept had caused a stir in internet, was designed by Yan-Xuan Lai, a student majoring in industrial design at Taipei Technical College, Taiwan.
Harley-Davidson Streetfighter concept has hub-centered steering with a swing arm in front as opposed to conventional telescopic forks. (Picture from: RideApart)
As quoted of DesignBoom, this bike draws inspiration from Streamliners of the 1930s. His most recent concept puts a sleek and streamlined spin on the iconic
cruisers of Harley-Davidson, with inspiration from the ultra-streamlined
designs of the 1920s and 1930s.
Harley-Davidson Streetfighter concept puts a sleek and streamlined spin on the iconic cruisers of Harley-Davidson, with inspiration from the ultra-streamlined designs of the 1920s and 1930s. (Picture from: Behance.net)
Although the name of the motorcycle doesn't really translate the concept he created, because the Streetfighter concept is usually focused on a modern naked sport bikes, not cruisers. As in the characteristics of cruiser motorcycles, namely low seats and long bodies, but what is unique is the position of the foot step backwards, making the legs so perched instead of looking sporty.
Harley-Davidson Streetfighter concept has the appearance of a two-wheeled neo-retro hotrod. (Picture from: RideApart)
As the designer, Yan-Xuan Lai, who really likes an American motorcycles by combining the hot rod design with these modern elements. The headlights follow the line of the boxed side body. Then the handlebars are made simple to enter the body, and above it is embedded a digital instrument panel. Meanwhile, on the side body near the tank, a Harley-Davidson logo graphic is attached.
Harley-Davidson Streetfighter concept has a minimalist round dashboard emerges from the upper curved silhouette. (Picture from: DesignBoom)
But what's interesting about the Harley-Davidson Streetfighter motorcycle concept is that it has a unique damper structure such as a swingarm at the front as a replacement for the conventional shock absorbers. This hub steering swingarm model reminds us of the figure of an old Italian motorcycle, the Bimota Tesi H2. As for the motorcycle's kitchen spur uses an air-cooled V-Twin engine, but there is no further information about the engine let alone its performance.
Harley-Davidson Streetfighter concept has a riding position closer to a racing bike along with an automotive-inspired rear wings. (Picture from: DesignBoom)
It should be borne in mind that this concept motorcycle was actually made by a Taiwanese student who in fact is not the official designer of the American motorcycle manufacturer, so there is actually no certainty that this Harley-Davidson Streetfighter will be mass-produced or not. Nevertheless, the concept’s streamlined aesthetics fit the motorbike posture perfectly as the whole, especially in the massively popular neo-retro segment. Then what do you think?
Harley-Davidson Streetfighter concept is
is a low-slung, long-wheelbase cruiser covered in streamlined bodywork
that makes extensive use of sheet metal, as opposed to a sporty, naked
bike. (Picture from: DesignBoom)
Kept
spur your adrenaline on the power of the two-wheeled monster and stay
alive with true safety riding. May God will forgive Your sins and so
does the cops...... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DESIGNBOOM | RIDEAPART | BEHANCE.NET | MOTO-STATION ]
~Ready to FLY~ It seems human desire to fly as a bird continue to thrive, along with the invention of the airplane in the early 20th century and continued on today's modern era with flying cars, flying suits, and many other flying things. Moreover now designers and engineers are also trying to develop flying motorbikes, and we've also had ever published several articles about these kind of rides such as it made by a Japanese company named Air-Mobility "Xturismo" Limited Edition or the flying motorbike called Lazareth LMV 496 made by the French.
JetPack
Aviation Speeder (in pictured civilian version) is called as the
world's first fully operable private VTOL, or as some call it, the
“Flying Motorcycle”. (Picture from: WebBikeWorld)
Here's another good news related this kind of rides, soon the flying motorbike will no longer be a part of fictional stories only, because a California-based company called JetPack Aviation (JPA) plans to launch its first flying motorbike named the Speeder (we've not known yet whether that its official name?) in 2023. As we've looked from its appearance, it almost similar to the flying motorbike under the same name seen in the famous George Lucas's sci-fi sequels titled 'Star Wars'.
JetPack Aviation Speeder (in pictured military/medic versions) could be flying at speeds above 250 mph with a maximum thrust of 544 kg. (Picture from: WebBikeWorld)
Currently JetPack Aviation is focused on manufacturing a kind of micro-VTOLs rides intended for human-operated and AI-powered flight. It's known a team being tested a prototype of the world's first fully operable private VTOL, or as some call it, the Flying Motorbike at its plant-facility based in the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles, California.
JetPack Aviation Speeder military model with a cargo hold up top would be flew autonomous without a rider or piloted by AI. (Picture from: WebBikeWorld)
In fact, JPA had introduced the Speeder for the first time in 2019. But at that time, this Los Angeles, California based company was still designing it to be used safely and comfortably. As quoted of the Daily Star, the company said that its flying motorcycle prototype had completed the first flight.
JetPack Aviation Speeder had introduced the first time in 2019 and uses 4 turbine jet engines fueled by Jet A, kerosene and diesel in every corner of its body. (Picture from: BlackXperience)
Further the maker whose previously succeeded to develop the jet-powered flying suits is disclosed that the Speeder can fly at an altitude of 15 thousand feet and stabilized the rides automatically while in the flight, as it's equipped with a unique flight control software program developed over 1.5 years is functioned to monitor and adjust thrust while in maneuver on the air such as a regular motorcycle on the land.
JetPack Aviation Speeder (in pictured civilian version) could be flying at speeds above 60 mph with an empty weight of only 105 kg and offers a maximum thrust of 320 kg. (Picture from: GreenRacingNews)
As quoted of WebBikeWorld, the Speeder will be available in three versions, ie the Civilian Speeder for recreational puposes, the second is the Military Speeder geared toward supporting troops and first responders, and the third labeled the Cargo Speeder as a model that has identified as a Military model with a cargo hold up top would be flew autonomous or piloted by AI.
JetPack Aviation Speeder (in pictured civilian version) can fly at an altitude of 15 thousand feet and stabilized the rides automatically while in the flight, as it's equipped with a unique flight control software program. (Picture from: TransportUP)
For Military Speeder, JetPack Aviation claims that this kind of flying motorcycle could be flying at speeds above 250 mph with a maximum thrust of 544 kg. Beside that the military version will equip the box for the weapons and tools used in the mission. While the Cargo Speeder featured with boxes, and also equipped with autonomous flight.
JetPack Aviation Speeder (in pictured civilian versions with cargo add-on)is also equipped with a number
of features such as hand control, a 12-inches navigation screen and a
built-in radio systems. (Picture from: TransportUP)
As for the Civilian Speeder is divided into two options, namely the Ultralight (UVS) version and the Experimental version. The UVS version does not require an FAA pilot license to fly it with an empty weight of only 105 kg and offers a maximum thrust of 320 kg and will be limited to a maximum speed of up to 60 mph. Meanwhile the Experimental version has a speed of about 250 mph, and requires a FAA pilot license to fly it. Its flight time will also differ between 35 minutes for the full-Military version, down to 15 minutes for Civilian versions.
JetPack Aviation Speeder had passed tighter testing series in the summer of 2021 then entered the production lines and now going to its final phase.. (Picture from: WebBikeWorld)
As quoted of SupercarBlondie, in the current 2nd prototype configuration, the Speeder uses 4 turbine jet engines fueled by Jet A, kerosene and diesel in every corner of its body which has weighs about 136 kilos that capable of carrying payload twice its weight and is also equipped with a number
of features such as hand control, a 12-inches navigation screen and a
built-in radio systems. However, the final design of the Speeder (it's said would be powered by up to eight turbine jet engines) has yet to be decided.
The motor maker further stated that the latest Speeder had passed tighter testing series in the summer of 2021 then entered the production lines and now going to its final phase. The California-based company hopes that its flying motorcycle can be immediately marketed commercially and used for the Military and Public Safety Organizations.
For that the company has set an initial price of US $ 381,000 or Rp.5.4 billion, and also has opened pre-order for 20 units of the Speeder via its official sites (it doesn't take long to be sold out). The price above is only for the civil version. As for the Military or Cargo versions, the official price has not been announced yet. Well, what we could be done only wait and keep our eyes open for a test run of these flying things at the next motorcycle show!😎 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | JETPACK AVIATION | NEWATLAS | DAILY STAR | DESIGNBOOM | YACOUBA | WEBBIKEWORLD | TRANSPORTUP | RIDEAPART | SUPERCARBLONDIE ]
ECO FriendlY Given the depletion of fossil fuels, making the man trying to find fuel alternatives. No exception to the world automotive industry also vying to make automotive products that use alternative fuels. When the use of pure electric energy or hybrid (combined with gasoline or diesel engines) an option taken by most automotive industry for their vehicles. Apparently there is another alternative fuels that can be combined with electric power to drive the motor vehicle, namely hydrogen.
The hydrogen-fueled Suzuki Crosscage hybrid motorcycle concept has debuted at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: Bikenet)
So on this occasion we will discuss hydrogenpowered hybrid vehicle. This Hydrogen-powered hybrid motorcycle is made by Suzuki and given named Suzuki Crosscage Hybrid Motorcycle concept. To make this concept motorcycle, Suzuki cooperating with the British company, Intelligent Energy, which make this a great collaboration since Intelligent Enegy has its own hydrogen generation plants.
Side view of Suzuki Crosscage Hybrid Motorcycle concept. (Picture from: Tuvie)
Inteligent Energy has a portfolio that includes a range of world-class fuel cell, fuel processing, desulphurization and hydrogen generation technologies. The company's existing home hydrogen generation system means you'll be able to make your own hydrogen at home. This hybrid motorcycle first appeared on the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show along with its sibling called Suzuki Biplane Concept.
Front view of Suzuki Crosscage Hybrid Motorcycle concept. (Picture from: Tuvie)
The Suzuki Crosscage Hybrid Motorcycle concept is a fuel-cell motorcycle in which a simple, compact, lightweight air-cooled fuel-cell system and a high-performance secondary battery are brought together in a way that realizes optimal power control.
A fuel-cell unit from the British specialist company such as the Intelligent Energy that delivers quick activation with low fuel consumption, and a lithium-ion battery combines safety with a low environmental burden.
The simplicity, compactness, and lightness of these technologies not only make the crosscage environment-friendly; they also helped enable sporty styling befitting the Suzuki name.
Intelligent Energy as the makers of the ENV bike, (say "en-vee") a fuel-cell and electric hybrid bike. The Crosscage concept uses Intelligent Energy’s thin-membrane-construction fuel cells and a lithium-ion battery (unlike the ENV, which uses lead-acid batteries), to "combine safety with a low environmental burden," according to the Suzuki press release.
The ENV was powered by a 6kW 48 volt motor and with energy supplied from Intelligent Energy's 1 kW hydrogen fuel cell, was capable of 50 mph (80 kph) and by the time it reached market, was forecast to be able to reach most speed limits and exceed its then range of 100 miles (160 kilometers).
The Crosscage, for all its devilish good looks, cannot be expected to perform any better than speed limits, and having no extra performance up your sleeve
Rear view of Suzuki Crosscage Hybrid Motorcycle concept. (Picture from:NewAtlas)
Not much information is circulating about this bike, but this bike is obviously already using compressed hydrogen fuel is equivalent to 125cc petrol engine and using an automatic transmission. This motorcycle using Michellin tires with 17-inches rims. The indicator panel have been using a combination of the analog and digital.
Despite the eco-friendly copy, the bike looks performance-oriented, and the chassis is as unique as the drive system. The Crosscage's design uses large-diameter tubing and a unique center brace on each side. The front and rear wheels use single-sided swingarms, and overall there is an emphasis on light weight, which should equate to good handling, not to mention longer battery life.
Hydrogen as a cheap, readily available fuel source is many years away, so don’t look for a bike like this in showrooms soon. But as a message that Suzuki can design environmentally conscious vehicles that are still sporty and fun to ride, the Crosscage is loud and clear.
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 [24062013] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SUZUKICYCLES.ORG | NEWATLAS | JALOPNIK | TUVIE | BIKENET ]
This Norton V4CR prototype is equipped with a carbon fiber fuel tank, as well as body panels, swing arms and a polished billet aluminum frame with a compact frame and a shorter rear frame. As the name suggests, the V4CR uses the 1,200cc 72-degree V4 engine taken from the V4SV, which produces a whopping 185bhp @ 12,500rpm. Torque is impressive too with 92.5ftlb @ 9000rpm.
Until now there is no certainty whether the Norton V4CR motorcycle will be went into the company's production lines, as well as its price, but considering that the Norton-made motorcycles by hand is a premium items, so that the price would not be cheap.
