Let's get to know 2 rare scooters of the 1950s

After some time ago we already know the figure for the world's oldest scooter which sold at a pretty fantastic price. Yes, on this occasion we will also present the rare scooters created in the 1950s by 2 manufacturers who may sound awkward because they produced scooters at that time. 

1958 Triumph Tigress with rusty body sat calmly at Indonesia Scooter Festival 2017 in Jogja Expo Center. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xF37pd)

Because of the scarcity of these scooters are certainly make their selling price now is estimated to reach a fantastic value as well. 

A rusty unique FAKA Scooter with high handlebar shown up at Indonesia Scooter Festival 2017 in Jogja Expo Center. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wTPCTJ)

Here are they the 2 rare scooters:

1. Triumph Tigress

Of course, you also know that Britain also once has many manufacturers that produce scooters. One of them is Triumph Motor Company (TMC) which has ever produced Triumph Tigress. At that time, Triumph who has had a long experience in producing high-speed motorcycles, giving confidence to an automotive designer named Edward Turner to create a scooter concept.

1959 Triumph Tigress. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2frmTKJ)

The result was in 1958, TMC for the first time introduced the figure of Triumph Tigress, a scooter using a 4-stroke twin engine with a capacity of 250cc that could produce the power of 10 horsepower and capable made it running at a maximum speed of up to 70 mph (119 kph) and as well as made it as the fastest scooter back then.

Top side view of 1959 Triumph Tigress. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2y7MzHE)

In its development, these British motorcycle manufacturer also produces the 175cc Tigress scooter which uses a 2-stroke single-cylinder engine with an air cooling system that makes this scooter becomes more efficient. This scooter becomes a favorite scooter that is liked by the community for a comfortable ride. Its ride handling, acceleration, and braking are highly qualified. No wonder many speed lovers are crazy about this scooter.

Right side view of 1959 Triumph Tigress. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wVwu37)

But behind the perfection of Triumph Tigress scooters, there are major obstacles that cause the scooters less desirable because the cost of maintenance and spare parts are expensive. Those are a classic problems faced by many British automotive manufacturers at the time. Besides known as Triumph Tigress, this scooter also has another name, namely, BSA Sunbeam, because in the 1960s some TMC shares were bought by BSA.

2. FAKA Scooter

One scooter that completes a row of rare scooters ever present in the automotive world is FAKA Scooter. This German-made scooter has a form that is somewhat unique, because of its long body. Which is not less unique from this scooter is the engine that uses an airplane turbine form and these are what distinguishes it from other scooters thus making the 1953 FAKA Scooter become one of rare scooters and most sought after by the collectors.

1953 FAKA Tourist Scooter. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2fPZ4NB)

All of that started in 1953, when a factory in Saizgitter-Bad, Germany named FAKA took over production of a scooter factory named Welba. As has been known before FAKA has had many years of experience in the aviation world, and at that time they were intend to produce scooter with a unique design.

Top side view of 1957 FAKA Commodore. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yrH03f)

This scooter was inspired by the form of jet aircraft, and then FAKA is able to implement it in the form of scooter figure. What is interesting about this scooter is the rear suspension, where the suspension is designed to go down when riding it on the road. This is what makes FAKA Scooter very easy to control and add comfort for those who ride it.

Instrument panel view of 1957 FAKA Commodore. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yrH03f)

This FAKA scooter uses a 200 cc engine capable of exploding the power up to 9.5 horsepower so it can reach a maximum speed of 100 kph with a hydraulic braking system. Because it is produced with qualified production quality makes the FAKA scooters were expensive.

Left side view of 1957 FAKA Commodore. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yrH03f)

Another thing that causes these scooters is less desirable is the complexity factors to repair its rear suspension and hydraulic brake system. These unique scooter production ended in 1957. But over time, now the FAKA Scooter becomes a very rare item and most sought after by the collectors.
Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of 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 | VISORDOWN | CYBERMOTORCYCLE]

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5 mysteries of lost history is finally revealed

Some events in the past sometimes make us think that it is impossible. However, those impossible events and only based on the story, at the end were successfully revealed by the experts and scientists today.

Maybe you wonder how those mysteries of history are lost? Here are some lost historical mysteries that have been revealed.

1. Lost Army of Cambyses II

In 524 BC, the Persian King named Cambyses II sent his troops to invade the Egypt. There are more than 50,000 soldiers deployed to conquer it. However, all of a sudden all the soldiers vanished without a trace and become a legend since then.

According to the scientists the legend army of Cambyses II to invade Egypt was wiped out and vanished by an enormous sandstorm in the desert. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2ynnvsi)

However, recently Angelo and Alfredo Castiglioni managed to find the remains of these legendary soldiers. This of course proves the hard work of these scientists for 13 years. Apparently, these soldiers not only disappeared, but they were killed in an enormous sandstorm.

2. Mysterious Bosham Head

The Bosham Head is one of the most debatable finds and turn out identifiable by using modern technology. Before, the Bosham Head was unnamed for more than two centuries because of its terrible condition.

Before the hi-tech study, little was known about the eroded 170 kg stone (left), which is twice as large as a human head, including who it was meant to depict. However,  now archaeologists believe it is the head of a statue of Emperor Trajan. A more complete and less weather-beaten bust is pictured right. (Picture from: http://dailym.ai/2wQKawg)

Recently, by using laser scanners have helped the scientists identify these 170-kilogram stone as one of the great statues of the Roman Emperor Trajan. And now, the statue is a tourist attraction in the port of Chichester and these Bosham head itself becomes one of the most important Roman heritage in Britain.

3. Mystery Of Death Valley's Walking Stones

It had been appalled the social media after the news of this walking stones appeared to the public. Everyone who sees the rocks in Death Valley, California whether in person or via the interwebs, have noticed a strange phenomenon that takes place with some of the Valley’s rocks- they seem to be moving across the valley floor.

The rocks in Racetrack Playa move slowly enough that you can’t see the movement happening, about 15 feet per minute, but the fact that they are actually moving is reconfirmed by the trails left behind in their wake. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2fkWfU7)

There was no explanation of the phenomenon until Richard and James Norris proved that there was ice cubes formed around these stone in the winter. And when it melts, the rocks seemly begin to shift due to the wind blow.

Now, thanks to a lucky discovery made December 2014 by Richard and James Norris, we finally have an answer- weather phenomenon that surprisingly has much more in common with an arctic climate than a desert. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2fkWfU7)

4. Mystery of Mary Celeste

Mary Celeste is a fairly famous ghost ship and was discovered in 1872 with no trace of crew nor any damage to the ship. Until a chemist named Dr. Andrea Sella did an experiment that could explain the phenomenon.

An 1861 painting of Mary Celeste (named Amazon at the time), by an unknown artist. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xEPruV)

Noted there are about 1700 barrels of alcohol carried by the ship that could be easily make explosions and burns in the form a wall of fire when followed by a wave of cold air which not to leave a fire or soot. The crew can leave the ship and then die in the ocean.

5. Helicopter of Ancient Egyptian

The Abydos hieroglyphs in the temple of Osiris led to some discussions because of there were alleged symbols of helicopters, tanks, even a jet. There are many theories about the secret knowledge of the Ancient Egyptians.

The Abydos-Hieroglyph does not depict a Helicopter, Tank, or Jet. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2xCYADX)

However, scientists managed to restore the original hieroglyphic symbols and prove that the helicopter and other symbols are mere manipulations by time. Apparently, our brain was deceives us to see the familiar forms in it. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES |]

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The world's oldest Vespa scooter had sold at the price of $195K

The antique Vespa scooter auction that claimed to be the world's oldest ended on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. The highest price obtained for the scooter produced in 1946 was less in line with the expectations of the auctioneer.

The world's oldest Vespa scooter with a chassis number 1003 had sold at the price of $195K. (Picture from: Catawiki)

Earlier Catawiki, a Amsterdam-based auction organization, estimated the old Vespa scooter could be sold for between $268,150 - $348,600 or equivalent to Rp.3.5 - 4.5 billion. However, the expected numbers could not be reached until the last deadline of the auction, with the highest bid to be halted at $195,748 or equivalent to Rp.2.6 billion.

This Vespa scooter is one of the first 60 units that produced by Piaggio in 1946. (Picture from: Catawiki)

The auctioned Vespa scooter itself is one of the first 60 units that produced by Piaggio in 1946. And it has a chassis number 1003 that signifies it is the third unit produced. While for the first unit (1001) and the second (1002) reportedly no longer exist in the world as time passing by.

Rear view of 1946 Vespa with a chassis number 1003. (Picture from: Catawiki)

Functionally, these Vespa scooter is also still able to run normally. Its power sources are still using a 2-stroke engine, with a capacity of 98 cc and combined with three levels of gears controlled through the left hand of its rider. For the next time, not known there're another oldest Vespa scooters will be auctioned off that certainly have a price tag that is also quite high, to reach the price of hundreds of thousands dollar. 

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 | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CATAWIKI]

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Russian sophisticated heavy transport helicopter will soon strengthen the Indonesian military

Indonesian Army (TNI AD) was not only strengthen its helicopter fleets with the legendary US helicopter CH-47F Chinook. And as to which reported on the latest news that the Army Aviation Center (Puspenerbad) instead planned to purchase the Russian heavy transport helicopter to strengthen its helicopter fleets starting from 2018 to 2019.

Russian heavy transport helicopter Mil Mi-26T2. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2wshKgL)

The plan first surfaced through Indonesian Army (TNI AD) internal magazine, Palagan, on last March 2017 edition. In details mentioned that it will be purchased was the Mi-26T2 Halo, one of the newest types of Mi-26 Halo helicopter family made by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, part of the Russian Helicopters. Thus Indonesia immediately followed Algeria, Venezuela who had already used it to strengthen their helicopter fleets.

Cockpit view of Russian heavy transport helicopter Mil Mi-26T2. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yapzUK)

As it is known that Mi-26T2 is a helicopter variant which was first launched in 2011. Thanks to a number of changes on the avionics side, the Mi-26T2 was later developed by the OJSC Ramenskoe Instrument Design Bureau (RKPB).

One of Mil Mi-26T2 heavy transport helicopter of Algerian AIr Force. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2yapzUK)

On the RKPB's hand, these Mi-26T2 helicopter went through a revolution. The helicopter from heavy-lift transport class then has a glass cockpit with LCD, control panel, airborne computer and infrared tracking system. Even if desired, the Mi-25T2 helicopter can also be equipped with TSL-1600 Tranzas device, an additional instrument to support night flight by adopting night vision goggles (NVG).

Other avionics features installed on the Mi-26T2 helicopter such as BREO-26 digital avionics suite to improve flight stability and control in various conditions and terrain. Then there is the NPK 90-2 flight and navigation system combined with AVSTAR/GLONASS satellite based communication system. The Mi-25T2 is also equipped airborne flight recorder system, backup device system, on-board control system, and a gyro stabilized optoelectronic clock system.

Russian heavy transport helicopter Mil Mi-26T2 on action. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2fi1c3r)

On engine's side, the Mi-26T2 also has been modernized by using the new Ivchenko-Progress D-136-2 turbo engine from Motor Sich. The machine has a Full Authority Automatic Control (FADEC) technology. This machine is capable of spraying power of 11,650 hp and can be increased to 12,500 hp in a short time, for emergency conditions. 

The new engine is also capable of showing a steady performance even though the helicopter is assigned in hot areas and at altitudes. Standard fly helicopter cruising distance reached 800 km with a maximum speed of 295 kph, but with an extra fuel tank, mileage of this helicopter can be increased up to 1,905 km.

The Mi-26T2 is the world's largest helicopter operated today with a maximum takeoff weight of 56 tons and is capable of carrying a total cargo weighing of 20 tons. It is certain that this helicopter is able to carry the BMP-3F amphibious tank which is the mainstay of Indonesian Marines or Ural 4320 trucks.

For military mobility business for example, this helicopter can even match the capacity of C-130 Hercules to load a company of infantry troops with complete weaponry can be directly transported. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | RADAR MILITER | GARDA NASIONAL]

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Tacita began expanding its market to America with a brand-new cruiser model

Tacita is actually an Italian electric dirtbike manufacturer, but now they are starting to expand with an electric-powered cruiser model. And reportedly the model named Tacita T-Cruise will be presented at 2017 AIMExpo Columbus, Ohio, USA on September 21-24.

Tacita is a Turin-based electric motorcycle manufacturer that has been established since 2009, and its first electric motor for the automotive market was introduced in 2013. And before marketed, those first electric motor had been participated at the Afriquia Merzouga Rally which is part of the Dakar series in 2012.

The T-Cruise is the sixth model in Tacita 's lineup and the first to veer from the off-road theme. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2hbzXEJ)

Tacita T-Cruise indeed try to be marketed in America, so it is not surprising will be attend the premiere at the American International Motorcycle Expo 2017.

And this 6th model of Tacita electric-driven motorcycle will expand its market as known so far to be limited circulated in Europe alone namely Italy, Germany, Inggirs and France. And so far its electric dirtbike products have been known as a tough competitor at many European prestigious motocross events.

Tacita T-Cruise is the first cruiser model of Tacita will be attend the premiere at the 2017 AIMExpo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2hbzXEJ)

Uniquely the first cruiser made by Tacita it will take the base of its dirtbike model. As it is known that the Tacita T-Race dirtbike model so far consists of Motocross, Enduro, Rally, Motard, and Diabolica, plus one dirtbike concept for custom ie Aero E-Racer. All of models using the same of electric motor, battery, controller and chassis.

Tacita T-Race dirtbike model so far consists of Motocross, Enduro, Rally, Motard, and Diabolica. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2x6bACm)

While this new T-Cruise variant seems to be still sharing the same of electric motor drive, battery and controller. And for the chassis does not seem to be. Therefore, this Italian manufacturer seems to be special designing the chassis for this new cruiser.

2017 Aero E-Racer. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1g2qeV)

All Tacita models are equipped with 3 phase induction motor drives, and are equipped by a 5-speed manual transmission. And has two driving mode options: Eco and Sport. And 27-kWh powered Tacita's Li-Po battery will be brought the motorcycle able to cruise as far as 270 km on a single battery charged.

Lets take a look at the new electric cruiser in the following video.

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 | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TACITA | NEW ATLAS]

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