Triumph Trident Classic Racing Bike

Due to the budget constraints and increasingly competitive of the Japanese two-stroke motorcycles, finally in the mid-1970s Triumph motorcycle no longer have a race program. As the Trident motorcycle built by John Parker, a British privateer racer at the end of 1970 kept the Triumph badges on the starting grid. 

During the active period, from 1979 to 1981, Trident has attended 120 races. And Triumph Trident become an icon of motorcycle racing in the 1970s and 1980s after the withdrawal of the factory team from the Grand Prix race events.

John Parker's Triumph Trident Racing Motorcycle. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e6P7e)

Its highest achievement when winning the race in 1979 and 1981. Even the victory in 1981, is considered the most phenomenal because it beat more powerful rivals, so it was dubbed the "Classic Bike Race of the Year". John did a lot of changes to the Trident make it more capable while competing on the race track. 

Left side view of John Parker's Triumph Trident Racing Motorcycle. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e6P7e)

Its triple-cylinder engine had been using the big bore kit of Norman Hyde, Rob North's frame, crankshaft stroke, cam TH6, custom steel con rod billet, lighter timing gear, triple Amal 30 mm carburetor, custom valve gear, Lucas RITA electronic ignition, Qualife's 5-speed overdrive block, Ceriani forks, Essex wheel hub, Borrani alloy rims, front brake calipers of Lockheed products, and a new design of 3 into 1 exhaust.

Right side view of John Parker's Triumph Trident Racing Motorcycle. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e6P7e)

Unfortunately in 1982, this Trident motorcycle can no longer compete because of all the new race regulations. So John is forced to store the motorcycle in the garage for 33 years. But then this year, John can no longer afford it, his beloved Triumph Trident is even planning to be sold.

Hopefully, the new owners will be able to renovate and make it back to compete in the classic race against the old enemy. Triumph Trident was now estimated to be worth between £8,000 and £12,000 (approx Rp.160-240 million) in the UK.

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

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Lamborghini in collaborating with Porsche to develop an electric-powered hypercar

Recently the renowned supercar manufacturer under the umbrella of Volkswagen Group, Lamborghini reportedly developing the electric vehicle technology. Reportedly, the electric hypercar will be named Lamborghini Vitola.

And the name of 'Vitola' itself means "cigars" and will use the design of Polish designer named Paul Czyewski. Not only uses alternative energy, the electric hypercars are predicted to be receiving technical assistance from Porsche.

A rendered image of Lamborghini Vitola by Paul Czyewski. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e6ml4)

As already known, that Porsche which is also under the same umbrella of the Volkswagen Group, some time ago has also announced the launch of electric-powered supercar called Mission E.

As quoted from Autoevolution, that Lamborghini and Porsche will share a platform technology of electric-powered vehicles where the latest electric hypercar of Lamborghini will use the J1 platform that uses two electric motors-owned Porsche Mission E. 

And if the Lambo hypercar uses electric motors of Mission E, certainly the Vitola will be released after the Mission E introduced and the hypercars planned to be launched in 2020. Later, both eco-friendly cars will compete in the global automotive market.

So far, Lamborghini claims that the Vitola can be accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. The top speed of these electric hypercar reach up to 186 mph, or about 300 km/h. Although using the same battery, but the total weight of Lamborghini Vitola hypercar claimed will be more lighter than the Porsche Mission E.

However, other information mentioned, Lamborghini will make some technical changes. Another objective was to increase the power of the electric motor. But there is no detailed information about the technical changes. This is probably because Lamborghini itself was said to avoid direct competition with other automotive manufacturers such as Ferrari and Pagani in developing alternative energy vehicles.

Mentioned also the making of Vitola is the limited edition car project like the Centenario or Sesto Elemento, so its price will reach more than US. $2 million. Apart from the appearance of the car later, so these electric hypercar will be a very spectacular for Lamborghini which is the renowned premium car maker. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION]

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This is the most similar to the original face of Dinosaur

The cooperation of a paleontologist Jacob Vinther and palaeoartist Bob Nichols yielded the spectacular results, ie the most accurate dinosaur reconstruction that ever existed. The shape of these dinosaurs are not stereotypes, not at all large and fierce. 

The dinosaur has similar size with a golden retriever and its face was funny. The dinosaur head resembles a shoebox. His eyes were large and flat above his head. The horns is not coming from the top, but from the cheeks.

Reconstruction of the dinosaur Psittacosaurus, by palaeoartist Robert Nicholls. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e6rKI)

These cute dinosaur was a Psittacosaurus, and the dinosaur fossil was discovered by Vinther and his colleagues in China in 2012. The success of scientists made the most accurate reconstruction of the dinosaur was not separated from the fossil preserved very well.

It was so good, so that the skin pigment is still there. Its cloaca, a multifunctional hole for passing urine, feces, and reproductive tracts are still preserved well. To reconstruct, Vinther initially studied the pigmentation on fossil named Jehol Biota are now stored in Senckenberg Museum, Frankfurt.

The most accurate reconstruction yet made of a dinosaur. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e6rKI)

He fired a laser beam to the fossil. By that way, he reveals there are the melanosoma pigment. Furthermore, he also mapped the color patterns from one body part to another. Once completed the analysis of color and body, then Nichols taking a role. For three months, he made a reconstruction based on research conducted by Vinther.

By his knowledge, Nichols who had taken part in many reconstruction of extinct species mentioned that the results of the Psittacosaurus reconstruction is the most accurate dinosaur reconstruction ever made.

Senckenberg Psittacosaur, showing exquisite preservation of skin pigments. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e6rKI)

"The most surprising character is the head of a large and wide, highly pigmented scales on the shoulder, solid locomotor, flap of skin on the back foot, and pigmented cloaca," said Nichols.

"When the anatomy was surprised me, it was confirmed that I followed the fossil evidence than wishful thinking of my own," he said as quoted by The Guardian, on Thursday, September 15, 2016.

Psittacosaurus reconstructed in its probable Cretaceous forested habitat. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e6rKI)

Meanwhile, Vinther revealed that besides of the accurate reconstruction, this dinosaur gives clues about the ability of camouflage. "This dinosaur was unique. We can see clearly that there is a pattern of colors, patterns of lines, or spots," he said as quoted by National Geographic, on Thursday.

Psittacosaurus backs are dark brown, while the belly is more lighter. The color gradation helped to protect themselves from predators. The pattern of lines on the feet to help protect themselves from insects. Vinther said, gradation and color pattern is a form of camouflage. It was first found in dinosaurs. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | THE GUARDIAN]

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The fierce powered Vincent HRD Comet old-bike

Truely the Hetfordshire-based motorcycle manufacturer, Vincent HRD Co.Ltd. producing a motorcycle for motorsport purposes with the single cylinder and V-twin engine configurations.

In earlier years, Vincent already popular with single cylinder models, such as models of Comet Special, TT replica and Meteor. Everything is in the range models which using the 500 cc engine. In fact, the single cylinder more famous than the V-twin engine configured models.

1937 Vincent HRD Comet A series. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dzVec)

The most famous motorcycle models are Meteor and Comet is the work of Phil Irving, because the motorcycles were produced in 1937 was able to accelerate to 135 km/h at the time. Phil Irving itself actually is an Australian citizen before being recruited by the British manufacturer.

The engine view of 1937 Vincent HRD Comet A series. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dzVJp)

Until now, the Vincent HRD Comet model regarded as the most impressive product even after eight decades later, because the work of the Australian engineer, using a single-cylinder engine with high camshaft, air-cooled OHV driving valve,  and head engine made of aluminum alloy and the cylinder cast placed on alloy barrel anyway.

Left side view of 1937 Vincent HRD Comet A series. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dzVec)

Its unique design lies in how the machine laying on the spine of motorcycle frame, so that the engine and frame share the task of absorbing vibrations, so made it gave more comfortable ride. The design of engine mounting on its frame as it was known as the stressed engine. Additionally, Comet also equipped with the design of one rare configuration in his time, ie the suspension system on the rear wheel.

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.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | YESTERDAYS.NL]

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The latest SUV of Mitsubishi will debut in Paris next month

The market of SUV type increasingly popular in the global market. No wonder the global automotive manufacturers competing to show off their latest SUV products, even still in the concept form. It is well acted by Mitsubishi that will be introduced its new SUV concept, named the 'Mitsubishi Outlander GT-PHEV.'

Rendered image of Mitsubishi Outlander GT-PHEV concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e4Wav)

As quoted from Carscoops, that the Mitsubishi's latest crossover concept GT-PHEV Concept will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show 2016 next month. The car is touted as the future generation of the Outlander marketed today.

There are no technical data related to its drivetrain. However it is known that Mitsubishi GT-PHEV Concept has three electric motors: one in front and two at rear. As the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the Outlander GT-PHEV Concept is also equipped with conventional engines, but did not mention the engine specification. This car also equipped with the Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) features.

Right side view of Mitsubishi Outlander GT-PHEV concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e4Wav)

In terms of exterior design, the Outlander GT-PHEV Concept looks sturdy but do not leave the aerodynamic lines and curves along the body. The car is designed to use a large Mitsubishi's typical grille, LED headlights, glass roof, while at the rear section is impressed with LED lights along the trunk. From here impressived the futuristic design of the Outlander GT-PHEV Concept.

Rear side view of Mitsubishi Outlander GT-PHEV concept. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1e4Wav)

Mitsubishi claims the future generation Outlander has a cruising range of up to more than 1,200 kilometers from the combination of its conventional engine and battery. While currently only using electric power, it has a range of up to 120 km.

In the global market, the Outlander GT-PHEV will be the competitor of Nissan X-Trail and Honda CR-V. In this segment, the Nissan X-Trail and Honda CR-V is dominating. Nissan itself already paired the hybrid technology on the newest X-Trail. Honda reportedly also will offer the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle version of the CR-V in the latest generation of products. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]

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The figure of King Tut was not as beautiful as his treasures

The golden mask of King Tutankhamun
stored in the Egyptian Museum.
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Behind the beautiful gold mask which covered the Tutankhamun, there are the face and body of the young pharaoh. It's shocking indeed, King Tut has the crooked legs, slightly forward teeth, and hips like a woman. The sightings of these figure are the result of visual autopsy performed by using the CT Scan 2000.

From the BBC's documentary film, the three dimentions model that appear quite staggering, and become the bright spot of the young pharaoh's death at the age of 19 years. Where in previous theory, indicated that King Tut probably died as a result of the chariot incident. But virtual reconstruction shows different scenarios.

"It is important to look at his ability to drive a chariot and we conclude it was impossible that's killed him, especially made his legs bandy, until finally he was not able to stand perfectly," said Albert Zink, head of the Institute for Mummies and Iceman in Italy.

No pretty boy... An earlier reconstruction of Tutankhamun’s face. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dy8y9)

According to Ashraf Selim, an Egyptian radiologist, King Tut has a deadly bones disease during his adolescence, causing extreme pain. About 130 rod buffer to walk was found around the King Tut treasure which supporting the theory that the young pharaoh was relying on his cane to walk.

King Tut unmasked ... His misshapen features were the result of his father, King Akhenaten, and his unidentified mother being siblings. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dy8y9)

And Zink believes the pharaoh's death is due to his frail body as a result of incestuous marriages were performed by his parents.

In 2010, an international genetic research resulted in the discovery of five generations, including Tutankhamun therein. In the study, the mummy known as KV55 and KV35YL, identified as the siblings, and is also known as King Tut's parents.

The true form of Egypt’s famous young pharaoh, according to a new documentary.. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1dy8y9)

The study confirms that the young pharaoh has disabilities legs (above the knee) and also suffering from malaria before he died. "It's hard to say that malaria becomes a serious factor which led to his death," said Zink.

These young pharaoh has long been a puzzle for scientists since his tomb and treasures found on November 22, 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter.

As the last male of his family, his death will be the end of the 18th dynasty, which is the most powerful generation in the ancient Egyptian royal family. It also enables one way for the military to power in Egypt at that time. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NEWS.COM.AU]

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