The world's smallest motorcycle replicas

Inserting threads into the pinhole for some people may be difficult. So what would happen if there was a motorcycle with sized smaller than the pinhole? With a little touch, the usual thing turned into extraordinary. This is the background of an artist to create a miniature motorcycle with a very small size, even invisible to the naked eye.

But according to the news reported by Autoevolution on Monday, December 29, 2014, an English artist made a small version of the chopper motorcycle with an extra small-size. Eventhough so small, this motorcycle can be put into a strand of hair that has been hollowed out beforehand.

Willard Wigan created his tiniest work to date using a microscopic flake of gold from a chain and a speck of his own stubble. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1KrrqWB)

He is Willard Wigan, who has long pursue the art of creating microns sized miniature, which can only be seen with a microscope only. "Making the world's smallest miniature not make me satisfied. I want to make even smaller," Willard said.

The replicas of chopper motorcycle - which measures just 3 microns - is smaller than a human blood cell and only visible through a microscope. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/1KrrqWB)

Previously, he already made various kinds of micron-sized miniature, but on average the shaped of cartoon characters. To make this chopper motorcycle, Willard uses a special knife with a diamond tip that renowned the sharp and not easily blunted.

This smallest chopper motorcycle has been made from gold, because in addition to more easily carved, also has a high prestige values. Willard spent five weeks (total hours spent around 16 hours) to make a three-micron sized motorcycle in his studio. This is reasonable considering Willard should get plenty of rest, so that his hands remain stable when holding the carving knife. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | DAILYMAIL | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Here it is the Mexican road legal F-1 styled car

Following the Mastretta MXT and MXT-R came the VŪHL 05 sports car, and now another Mexican car manufacturer trying to realize the impression of performance the Formula 1 (F1) racing cars in the form of a road legal car. That's not an impossible thing, right?

Ron RXX is a street legal sports car that has a performance on par with the F1 car. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1A9C0f9)

Ron Automobile is the Mexican manufacturer name that gave rise to the latest sports car called RXX. At first glance the F1 style sports car is similar to the previous similar cars ie Ariel Atom that manufactured in the UK. The company claimed that the RXX future will projected as a street legal car that has a performance on par with the F1 car.

Front side view of Ron RXX. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1A9C0f9)

But of course the figure of RXX was more fairly ready and perfect in a dressed up till looks futuristic and aggressive. Ron RXX designed with an efficient light weight which is equipped with two unique seats and was made parallel to the front-rear.

Left side view of Ron RXX. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1A9C0f9)

To support it all, RXX reinforced with an aluminum chassis combined with a carbon fiber material for bodywork and interior parts. This combination will ensure high rigidity and stroke sensations, but will also help to deliver a low center of gravity. As for the car’s exterior language, it will be a combination between "sensual curves and angled panels."

Rear side view of Ron RXX. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1A9C0f9)

Same with the performance of F1 cars and the Ariel Atom, RXX have a maximum acceleration with the level of accurate and agile handling. This is because RXX has brought F1 car technology. There are 3 variants were prepared which RXX, RXX-S and RXX-R. The three variants have unique features with different power anyway.

Ron Automobile also announced it is also preparing a model inspired by the Lotus Seven. It will be called R7, but unfortunately it is still in the prototype construction phase zero. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WORLD CAR FANS]

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The first U-Boat Custom Bike

Italian watch manufacturer, U-Boat unveiled a new custom motorcycle at Baselworld 2013. Always attracted by speed and motors, designer Italo Fontana teamed up with Dino Romano, famous Special Triumph customizer, deciding to combine their forces and undisputed talents into a new creation: the Venenum.

U-Boat Venenum custom bike at Baselworld 2013. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1HvPmpw)

This impressive “Made in Tuscany” ride is realized on Triumph Rocket III with three cilinders engine of 140 Cu.in displacement and 220 Nm torque. U-Boat Venenum measures 97.6 inches in length, has a rear tire which is 240 cm wide. According to Italo Fontana, Venenum boasts 160 horse power and a 595 Lbs total weight.

Front side view of U-Boat Venenum custom bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1Au5Lsv)

“That’s why every time I build a special bike and hand it over to the customer it’s as if a part of me would go away,” said Dino Romano, one of the most appreciated customizer based Triumph of the world, combining creativity and originality to the power of its bikes.

Rear side view of U-Boat Venenum custom bike. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1D89NJq)

Only 100 of these limited edition Venenum motorcycles will be made and apparently this is U-boat’s maiden attempt at designing a motorcycle. No word on price yet, we will update you on price and availability when this information becomes available. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | U-BOAT | 2LUXURY2.COM]

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The first electric car in the Dakkar Rally

The Dakar Rally is the most ferocious rally in the world and held again this year also has a new historical record, because it was followed by a pure electric-powered cars. 

Acciona is one of the foremost Spanish business corporations, leader in the development and management of infrastructure, renewable energy, water and services.

Acciona's electrically powered car based entirely on renewable sources. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1xIaFkR)

The company designed and built the first electrically powered car based entirely on renewable sources, prepared for an extreme adventure such as the Dakar, the world's toughest motor race as well as successfully completed the first stage.

Acciona 100% EcoPowered infographic. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1AtXJ1w)

Acciona electric car which successfully completed the first round of Buenos Aires to the Villa Carlos Paz as far as 700 kilometers more. "This is a new milestone for the Dakar Rally, because after 37 previous editions (37 years) followed by fossil-fueled car, now followed by the first non-emission cars (electric)," wrote Acciona in a statement on its website.

Acciona 100% EcoPowered car on action at the Dakkar Rally. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1tMhOeL)

The company says, that Albert Bosch the Acciona driver and co-driver Agustin Paya, ready to face rally's tough challenges with a distance of more than 9,000 kilometers. Indeed, the ferocity of a race track that runs of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile are often deadly for the racers.

Acciona 100% EcoPowered covers the first stage of the Dakar Rally. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1BKmbv8)

Meanwhile, Acciona goal to involve their car in the rally scene, is to prove the reliability of the electric car to the world. Evidently, to finished the first stage, Acciona did not experience the slightest problem.

This car uses four lithium ion batteries. The battery total capacity of 140 kWh. Then the electric motor uses synchronous electric engine which is equivalent to 300 CV but has a weighs only 80 kg. Compare with other conventional engined rally car with weights ranging from 280 Kg.

The car also uses solar panels, to ensure the 100 percent pure power supply to gave the power to the power telemetry and security systems at Acciona's car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ACCIONA]

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Steampunk Iron Horse Scooter

When normally, the modification of Vespa scooter more towards to maintain originality. Quite rare the builders who dared to explore their wild ideas on the Vespa scooter classic body.

For example, the Pulsar Project conducted a successful modification on 1958 Vespa with the nickname Iron Horse. 

Iron Horse, a modified Vespa scooter with the steampunk style by Pulsar Project. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1yPgNXL)

The "iron horse" term on the modification project is not just a figure of speech, because the classic Vespa scooter looks totally changed and mostly of its body uses the iron, steel, bronze, and copper which are left in the materials original color or without covered by paint.

The first step taken by Pulsar Project team is removing the 1958 Vespa original engine and replace it with the engine that taken from a Piaggio PE 150. Then its legs were also replaced, where the front was taking of the Lambreta and the rear used spring suspension. While the front fender, saddle, and the gear lever is custom made.

The next modification step, the team reshaped rear engine cover of some mixture of metallic materials. And the wheels replaced with a larger size, then the seat is also made custom.

In the front of Iron Horse there is a metal horse head shaped. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1yPgNXL)

Pulsar Project team not forget to add many slick details on Vespa's Iron Horse. For example, in the front there is a metal horse head shaped, two objects resembling buffalo horns, chains at the bottom of the seat, horseshoe emblem, and also some parts of motorcycle deliberately made in chrome molten.

Well, after modification finished the classic scooter looks is becoming increasingly fierce and unique. It would be an inspiration sources for you. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PULSAR PROJECT]

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Folding e-SCooter

E.T, a Chinese company recently marketed an electric scooters which can be folded (folding scooter) for internal use and melee. ET Scooter was already traveled around the world from one exhibition to another, until last appeared at the 2014 Intermot.

The E.T Scooter definitely has a look of its own. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ItnctS)

The scooter design is very simple and neat. With a view consisting of a vertical pillar as the main axis of the wheel and handlebars, and supported by horizontal cantilever to the seat, and diagonally to the rear tire at a time act as supporting.

It reportedly folds in five seconds. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ItnctS)

Interestingly, this scooter can be folded when not in use. The scooter dimension was small and use tiny tires with a diameter of 12 inches greatly facilitate the folding process. Besides, the scooter is easy to be moved because of its weight only 30 kg (66 lbs). Manufacturer claim that this scooter can carry a passenger with the weighs five times the scooter weights.

The E.T's electronic speedometer. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ItnctS)

Its disc brakes and wheel-mounted kickstand. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ItnctS)

As a driving force, the company offers two power options. Initial choice is an electric motor with a power of 250 W, which can be upgraded up to 1,000 W. The maximum speed of these scooters can touch 70 kph, with a maximum distance that can be traveled is 35 km (22 miles). To recharge the battery only takes 3-4 hours.

Currently, E.T Scooter offered at a price of US. $2,990 or equivalent to Rp. 38 million. Enthusiasts can already order on the manufacturer's official website at http://etscooter.com, and scooters begin shipping to customers in the second quarter of 2015. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | E.T SCOOTER | GIZMAG]

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