Meet the Tavax 2011V

Who does not know the figure of this Japanese famous custom motorcycle builder? Here is Ken Tabata is a famous builder who recently returned into the world automotive media headlines with his masterpiece.

Tavax 2011 V by Ken Tabata. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wGg513)

Tavax 2011V is the project name of the builder who was joined by Tavax Engineering in Yao City Osaka Japan. Tavax custom motorcycle itself had won the most prestigious contest custom motorcycle in the world - the AMD World Championship of 2011. Tavax managed to put some contestants from various countries around the world in the Freestyle class.

Right side view of Tavax 2011 V. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wGg513)

Motorcycle made by Tabata this brief look at the most different impression perform other contestants. Full-chrome plating in most of his body is able to assert class category other builder's most coveted.

Kabata complete with an S & S Shovelhead engine 93 with a 5-speed transmission complete with a successor system to the rear wheels using a belt. Its own rake angle transforms not - still refer to the motorcycle manufacturer's standard at 25 degrees.

Besides that makes the king at that time can not be separated from Kabata creativity in preparing the parts kustomnya. Starting from the front end to the swingarm is the result of thought and work of his own hands.

In the wheel Sector,  Tabata installed a pair of  Marchesini, the famous Italian brand of alloy wheels that is with multiple adjustment points and not forget he also wrapped it with the Dunlop tires. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TAVAX ENGINEERING | MOTORIVISTA | OTOSIA]

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Sergio began to be sent to its buyer

Ferrari's latest model, Ferrari Sergio sends to the buyers in the United Arab Emirates, ie the SBH Royal Auto Gallery. Delivery of one unit of Ferrari Sergio is done in Yas Marina International Circuit in Abu Dhabi, last weekend.

This Ferrari Sergio is one of six special unit that created by Pininfarina, one of Italian famous auto boutiques. The model made to be honored the owner and founder of Pininfarina, Sergio Pininfarina who has long been making business relationship with Ferrari. The Ferrari Sergio presence also signifies the celebration of 60 years of collaboration between Ferrari with Pininfarina.

Ferrari just delivered its first Sergio to a customer Ferrari goes with a two tone look on the Sergio. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xdxvBN)

As reported of Autoblog, Ferrari Sergio took the base of the Ferrari 458 Spider supercar but applying the latest technologies. This supercar bringing a V8 engine that has a capacity of 4,497 cc, and Ferrari Sergio claimed be able to spewed up to 605 hp of power. Its acceleration is also quite powerful, ie from zero to 100 kph takes only 3 seconds.

Left side view of Ferrari Sergio. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xdxvBN)

Interior view of Ferrari Sergio. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xdxvBN)

Although the shape of this supercar is slightly different from the concept version ((on the concept version does not use the windshield). But the radical roadster impression still radiated from its dashing figure.

Rear side view of Ferrari Sergio. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xdxvBN)

Ferrari Sergio produced in limited numbers ie only six units, each unit has different details. Ferrari and Pininfarina give the buyers flexibility to beautify this special exotic supercar. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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These sensors can detect hazardous chemicals

Some scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has recently developed an impressive sensor that serves to protect us from a variety of things ranging from bombs to expired foods. Mentioned, the sensor is very simple. The sensor was modified of the NFC chip to detect the presence of specific gases with the help of nanotub carbon.

MIT researchers modified an NFC tag to function as a gas detecting sensor. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/12G4xgo)

The functionality of the sensor is very interesting. Although the team of chemists who developed this technology to explore all sorts of different use for it, this sensor will be a very useful tool for checking the packages of food.

These objects can tell us whether a food has expired just by waving our smartphones. To see test these sensors detect the chemical substances with a smartphone, you can see the video below:

"The beauty of these sensors is that they are very cheap. You pair them up and let them sit in there and then you read. There should be no wires. No need power," said Professor Timothy Swager, an MIT scientist, through the official renowned university website.

"You can be very imaginative about what you want to do with technology like this," he continued. The MIT team that discovered this sensor has filed a patent on the technology. They are also trying to improve the work of this sensor with Bluetooth, so it can increase its reach.

In fact, scientists think they will be able to integrate it with the badge so that the employees who work in hazardous areas may get a warning if there is the presence of a hazardous gas around them. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GIZMAG]

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A unique futuristic Russian military assault wagon

As we know the Humvee is the US-made vehicle with higher ground clearance than an SUV and generally used for military purpose.  

ZIL Futuristic Assault Wagon Concept. (Picture from: http://bitly.com/1vp4Bgd)

Currently a Russian automotive company and also known as Soviet-era limousines maker, ZIL made a military assault wagon concept thought as Russia's answer to the Humvee that can accommodate 10 people with all-seats facing the window and reportedly commissioned for army use.

Front side view of ZIL Futuristic Assault Wagon Concept. (Picture from: http://bitly.com/1vp4Bgd)

The Russian military assault wagon concept is said to be based on the chassis of a Humvee, although it seats many more people (10 in total), and sports disparate proportions. ZIL claims the body was designed using "advanced 3D modeling," with a special emphasis on building a psychologically intimidating and "menacing" aesthetic.

Interior view of ZIL Futuristic Assault Wagon Concept. (Picture from: http://bitly.com/1vp4Bgd)

Dashboard view of ZIL Futuristic Assault Wagon Concept. (Picture from: http://bitly.com/1vp4Bgd)

Besides the car's shape was unique, it also designed with high ground clearance to be able to traverse any off-road terrain. The all-wheel-drive military vehicle has a weighs about 4,570 kilograms and its power comes from a Cummins inline-4 diesel engine with 185 hp, transferred to all four wheels via a five speed manual gearbox and two speed transfer case.

Rear side view of ZIL Futuristic Assault Wagon Concept. (Picture from: http://bitly.com/1vp4Bgd)

Rear side view with all door opened of ZIL Futuristic Assault Wagon Concept. (Picture from: http://bitly.com/1vp4Bgd)

Another advantage of the Russian armored personel carrier concept, where is each passenger dealing with exits that make it easier for the Russians soldiers to get in and out of the car if one of the passengers had orders from superiors.

In my opinion, when looking at the design and placement of seating position, the car is well suited to be applied such as the safari park vehicle for facilitating the passengers to enjoy the scenery without having to turn right or left. What do you think? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | FOXTROTALPHA]

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True American Muscle Café Racer

An American motorcycle builder named Darwin Motorcycles managed to assemble all the parts into a stout custom motorcycle with the café racer style. With a striking posture large machine makes it dubbed as 'True American Muscle Cafe Racer'.

Custom motorcycle called the RLX was carrying a S&S 132" X-Wedge V-twin engine which becomes the focus of attention of the café racer motorcycle is. Equipped with a 6-speed transmission system, the power of the motorcycle's engine is channeled to the 2 into 1 into 3 of the Darwin Motorcycles's typical made.

The RLX by Darwin Motorcycles. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/12Bk94Q)

For its legs the custom motorcycle is reinforced by the Öhlins part for its front fork and rear suspension. And sweetened with the Brock's Performance BST carbon fiber wheels with size 19"x120mm in the front and rear 19"x180mm. The wide tread wheels wrapped with Dunlop Sportmax tires.

Right side view of Darwin Motorcycles RLX. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/12Bk94Q)

As its speed freeze of this burly motorcycle, the builder installed the Beringer's dual 4-piston in the front and 4 piston single on the back that will firmly fasten the disc movement.

Handlebar view of Darwin Motorcycles RLX. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/12Bk94Q)

For the engine sector, there are some special parts and very rarely used by the motorcycle in general ie the ceramic-made bearing parts (World Ceramic Bearings).

Rear side view of Darwin Motorcycles RLX. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/12Bk94Q)

At the framework sector, in particular the modifier designed it by himself in accordance with the posture of the motorcycle engine. And for the design refers to the racing motorcycle model with a rake angle of 25 degrees, 'Racing Innovations Muscle Bike frame'.

For the bodywork itself was the Darwin Motorcycles limited design which were still referring to the café racer characteristic. And café racer is a modification flow which were loved by the world's modifiers, because the flow is the bikers get the classic impression which became his passion. So, café racer always synonymous with the retro classic style. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ULTIMATEMOTORCYCLING]

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Relive the biggest car's engine in the world after 100 years

This car was first created in 1910, under the name Fiat Tipo S76 using a giant 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 28.5 liters and known as 'The Beast of Turin'.

Fiat Tipo S76 in his heyday. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zbVEHX)

The car is one of the classic cars made specifically for broke the car's record with the highest speeds on the streets in the 20th century ago.

After 100 years of existence which began indelible, Duncan Pittaway, an automotive enthusiast and his crew managed to find the 'legendary' chassis belonging to one of only two Fiat S76 ever made in the world.

Fiat Tipo S76 after rebirth. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1IjNaTw)

By dedicating ourselves to 12 year workmanship full of sweat, dedication and obsession, they finally managed to revive historic mounts that use the world's largest automobile engine which almost disappeared during the century.

As we all know this car uses a 4-cylinder engine with a capacity of 28.5 liters, which is the old engine equipped with overhead cam valve operation and multi-spark technology is capable of producing power of 300 hp with a burst of up to 1,876 Nm of torque, as quoted from Carbuzz, on December 4, 2014. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARBUZZ]

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