A Radical Speed Bull Concept Bike

KTM 1290 Super Duke R is more appropriately categorized as an adventure motorcycle. But in the hand of skillful modifier, the motorcycle was transformed into a radical street fighter bike.

The builder who make the modifications of KTM 1290 Super Duke R is Custom Wolf. The result of this modification, dubbed 'Speed ​​Bull,' is a motorcycle may be the most extreme modification results this month.

KTM 1290 Super Duke R 'Speed Bull' by Custom Wolf. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YiUmJ)

Renowned German tuner is working with KTM dealer Motoroox in Neumarkt, southern Germany. The cooperation in order to provide a unit of motorcycle, as well as removing some of the devices are still stuck on the KTM 1290 Super Duke R. The original fairing, windshield and handlebars removed, instead of motorcycles left bare and worn clamp handlebar. Then its frame was also left open but repainted in silver color.

Rear side view of KTM 1290 Super Duke R 'Speed Bull' by Custom Wolf. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YiUmJ)

The other extreme there are at the rear wheels and tail. The rear suspension now uses a single swing arm to grip the tire now has a footprint size of 240 mm. The tail is also made slightly more looked up and tapering at the edges.

Custom Wolf was not only to make modifications of KTM 1290 Super Duke R at the side looks. Its machine part has experienced a change. Although not specified what kind of change on that machine, but of course, this change is very interesting considering this bike has become lighter. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CUSTOM WOLF | PAUL TAN]

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Scientists solve the Tully Monster mystery

Fossils of these animals have the most bizarre form of ever found. So strangely until scientists call it as 'Tully Monster,' and its name derived from Francis Tully, an amateur fossil hunters who discovered the fossil in the central part of the United States in 1958.

Now a group of researchers from Yale University may finally find the answers to some questions about the evolutionary peculiarity of the species is officially called 'Tullimonstrum gregarium'. The results were then published in the current issue of the journal Nature and offers a clearer picture of the 300 million years old sea creatures.

Possible forms of the Tully Monster 300 million years old. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YcGxU)

This creature does look like a monster, because the teeth and mouth at the end of the neck in the form of a trunk and looked more like claws than the mouth. More bizarre, its eyes there is a little above the middle of each side of the body, at the end of something similar rods along its spine. The body length only up to 30 centimeters.

The Tully Monster fossil. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YcHS5)

However, although seems strange, it seems they are quite productive. Scientists have found thousands of Tully Monster fossils. For years, scientists have been puzzled not only by its looks, but also with the category of this sea creature - whether including mollusks, fish, or something else entirely?

3D model of Tully Monster. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YcHS5)

Through high-tech analysis, the researchers concluded that the Tully Monster has gills and spine called a notochord, those are the two new things became known by the scientists. They also found that it looks like the creature is a predator, not surprising with their full molar teeth, and the closest living relative today is the lamprey eel.

But there are still some lingering questions, such as when it appears and when it became extinct. Another mystery is why the fossils of the Tully Monster only found in one place, which is now a coal mine in Illinois, USA. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE VERGE]

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The NNMC vehicles as an urban traffic congestion solution

Nissan takes four units of Nissan New Mobility Concept (NNMC) cars to the 2016 New York International Auto Show. Currently NNMC vehicles already in use in San Francisco. This car is predicted as a future transportation and an urban congestion solution.

This mini car measuring 2.3 meters is almost half of the All New Nissan TITAN XD pick-up model. This car was developed to respond to the increasing use of the car for a short distance and capacity of two passengers.

Nissan to showcase four NNMC Vehicles at New York. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Yi2XJ)

"Great city continues to grow into a megacity globally. We need to better understand how transportation changed and anticipate what the transportation needs in the future. With the rapid growth of smart technology and the rise of the sharing economy, we are studying how to measure and package of the electric vehicles fit in customer's situation real life," said Rachel Nguyen, director of Nissan Future Lab.

As reported from Carscoops, the main benefit of the car according to the nature of the vehicles that are environmentally friendly, help reduce pollution in the city because it uses electrical energy. Parking was easy because of its small size.

Before officially presented at the New York International Auto Show, the model will be demonstrated in the city of New York. The NNMC capable of transporting two people to a distance of 40 miles on a single charge with a top speed of 40 km/h. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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There're no wires on this bike

It's truly heartening to see competition in the world of motorcycle art. If you enjoyed Ian Barry's "White" bike only half as much as we did, then you're in for quite a treat. No, it's not a "Black", but an equally sweet ride: a custom Ironhead from Brooklyn's Max Hazan Motorworks.

The only things which are not made by the builder are the engine (Amal carbs included) and the wheels. The rest of the Ironhead is made in-house, believe it or not, and that's why Hazan's creation blurs the boundaries between bike customization and art.

Harley-Davidson Ironhead by Hazan Motorworks. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Yc0Sb)

Even more interesting than to see this motorcycle can be seen from the engine. There's no visible cables on this Harley Davidson motorcycle. It is pretty amazing. Moreover, based on this bike seat made of wood with minimal spring travel might not be the best and most comfortable one in the world.

Far more than tinkering around the old engine, the builder wanted to avoid compromises, and that's why he went on to manufacture all the parts he needed.

Right side view of Harley-Davidson Ironhead by Hazan Motorworks. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1Yc0Sb)

With everything falling into place as he wanted, the builder also decided it was the right time for an original front suspension. Using intricate linkage, the girder-like fork is mated to dual undertank springs and a damper under the headlight. Smooth and elegant!

The wooden seat with minimal spring travel might not be the best and most comfortable one in the world, bit from an aesthetic point of view, it is as glorious as anything else.

With 30" and 31" wheels shod with 1920's car tires, the Ironhead might looks like a heavy bastard, but the builder says the beast weighs about 300 lbs (136 kg), which is another surprise from this sweet metal beauty.

Here are several pictures of this unique motorcycle. (All pictures taken from: http://adf.ly/1Yc0Sb)

Simplicity dominated this raw machine, and all the handmade parts exhibit the same clean and tidy attire. No wires can be seen dangling and no clutter impact this awesome build.

This bike is more than just a display of regular motorcycle. This Harley Davidson is seen to have artistic value. This makes the Harley Davidson Ironhead looks interesting if viewed from the perspective of aesthetics.

 

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 | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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Scientists discover the plastic-eating bacteria

We produces 311 million tonnes of waste each year. And in the 2050, waste dumped into the sea is expected to exceed the number of fish. About one sixth of the litter is made of durable plastic or so-called polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

This is bad news for the planet and living creatures in it, but nature always has its own way. Currently, the researchers have found bacteria have a surprising appetite of the polymer.

Plastic waste in the oceans. Scientists say that 99 percent of microscopic plastic in the ocean is lost, it is likely eaten by animals. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YeFRG)

These bacteria named Ideonella sakaiensis 201-F6, it has the ability to break down a thin layer of PET in just six weeks with a temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. These bacteria break down the PET into terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, two chemicals that are harmful to the environment using two different enzymes.

The researchers team of Kyoto Institute of Technology and Keio University found bacteria after collecting 250 samples of debris sediment, soil and waste water from plastic bottle recycling sites. The discovery is published in the journal Science.

The team also managed to identify the gene in the bacteria’s DNA responsible for the plastic-decomposing enzymes, using that knowledge to generate new enzymes that successfully broke down PET in the laboratory.

The interesting thing about this study is that the researchers believe the bacterial enzyme may be an outgrowth of the recent evolution, because new types of plastics are found 70 years ago. Of course this is good news. 

However, many scientists were skeptical regarding how practical these bacteria can overcome the world's plastic problems. But at least now it is beginning to look a speck of solutions light to the problems of plastic waste. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCE ALERT]

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The Delft students made a Hydrogen-powered LMP3 racer

The students of Delft University of Technology, Netherlands designing the hydrogen-powered racing car. The car is made from a base of LMP3 racing car, and will participate in the race event against conventionally-fueled cars in the summer of this year.

Forze VII, a hydrogen-fueled racing car made by the students of Delft University of Technology. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1YXLlc)

The car was developed in Forze Hydrogen Racing Team in D'Dream Hall and named Forze VII. The students of Delft University of Technology has developed several hydrogen-powered racing cars since 2007. Over the years the car of their work experience improvements in both the design and propulsion.

In 2015, the car of their works named Forze VI were able to create a record in the class of hydrogen and electric cars currently used by Jan Lammers, a former Formula One driver and Le Mans champion at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife circuit. The car has also been used at Park Zandvoort Circuit.

Meanwhile the Forze VII using ADESS-03 LMP3 chassis. The car's power produced comes from a 100 kW hydrogen fuel cell and its electric motor capable of generating a maximum power of 200 kW. Forze VII capable of reaching a maximum speed of 210 kilometers per hour and accelerates from 0-100 km/h is not more than 4 seconds. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTORSPORT]

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