An Italian modern Café Racer

One more cool motorcycle from Italy that will be ran on the Indonesian streets. Actually this bold and handsome motorcycle has long appeared on the world motorcycle market, but will enter the Indonesian market this year.

Here it is, the Benelli TNT 1130 Café Racer that claimed has one quality and makes it more comfortable than any other motorcycle.

Benelli TNT 1130 Café Racer. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1yIOiKi)

The bikers often complain that they felt overheated crotch while driving a café racer motorcycle, but they will not experience it on the Benelli TNT 1130 Café Racer, said Steven Kentjana Putra, Director of PT. Benelli Motor Indonesia.

Front-left side view of Benelli TNT 1130 Café Racer. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zMgfVD)

Steven further said, that the Benelli TNT 1130 Café Racer is imported directly from Italy using a 3-cylinder 4-stroke engine with a capacity of 1,130 cc, and claimed to be capable of producing power of 101 kW @ 9,250 rpm and peak torque of 117 Nm @ 6,750 rpm.

In addition, the motorcycle also equipped with a cooling technology that no other motorcycle have, i.e three cooling system that consisting of two water cooling plus one oil cooling system. And this motorcycle ignition system uses an electronic injection with a single injector for each cylinder.

Then Steven explains, with the existing technology, the bikers do not have to worry about the overheated-crotch complaints whose often felt. Where the heat will be absorbed and disposed of through the radiators that located on the right-left side of fuel tank. This makes the engine's temperature is maintained so that the motorcycle remains stable when taken for a fast-ride or when faced with traffic congestion.

Benelli TNT 1130 Café Racer has a fairly light weight of only 199 kg, because this motorcycle main frame using the "ASD stell tube Trellis", while others use a combination of strong aluminum.

To prop up its front legs, Benelli entrust to Marzocchi's upside down suspension system. While on the rear wearing ASD steel tube trellis swing arm with single shock absorber extreme technology. Beside, The motorcycle also using a pair of alloy wheels with tubeless tires. Meanwhile, in order to decrease the speed, Benelli entrust Brembo calipers to handle them both to the front and rear wheels.

For the Indonesian motorcycle market, the Benelli TNT 1130 Café Racer is sold at Rp. 388 million (or approx U.S. $32,500) and making it the most expensive Benelli motorcycles sold in Indonesia. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS sOURCES | ANTARA OTOMOTIF]

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Suzuki Crosshiker Concept

Suzuki bring back the SUV mini car and coincides with the Sao Paulo Motor Show 2014 which became its debut appearance, the car was named Suzuki Crosshiker, as reported from Indian Autos Blog on Monday, November 3, 2014. The car is based on a lightweight platform of Suzuki Regina.

Suzuki Crosshiker concept at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/10e5smJ)

Presented on last November at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, the Suzuki Crosshiker builds was conceived as an alternative version of the Regina, the concept car packed with lightweight and fuel-efficient technologies that was exhibited at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.

Interior view of Suzuki Crosshiker concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/10e5smJ)

The shape is very unique, something like the Nissan Juke-rounded, but it's more aerodynamic look and could only accommodate two passengers. Well, the big size of its rim and tires pinning a solid and resilient impression. Evolving the Regina’s basic idea, the Crosshiker adopts a crossover layout and a more exciting styling, targeted to adults – mainly female customers – with a playful mind.

Rear view of Suzuki Crosshiker concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/RGzOuu)

The exterior design expresses dynamism thanks to the peculiar proportions defined by the combination of a width of 1695mm, length 3650mm, height 1540mm and wheel-base 2425mm with the compact glass cabin. The surface treatment makes use of organic and expressive shapes with curved surfaces defined and sculpted by flowing, creased lines. And for the interior design expresses a sporty and modern mood and features a construction made of multiple layers that wrap the driver and passengers like within a shell.

Rumoured, the car has been using the Suzuki's new platform which is much lighter, with a weight of only 810 kg. This car uses an 3 cylinder K-Series engine that has a capacity of 1.0 liters. Unfortunately, the power which was spewed by the engine is still a secret. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INDIAN AUTO BLOG | CAR BODY DESIGN]

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Flavanol-rich cocoa potentially dampen memory decline

A recent study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience showed memory decline with age can be mitigated by consuming cocoa that has a rich flavanol - a natural antioxidant that is also found in tea leaves and fruits and certain of vegetables.

Chocolate, or rather, the flavanol-rich cocoa compounds found in some varieties, may be linked to improved memory functioning in older adults. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/ZU9Jff)

According to researchers, this study provides evidence, if one of the components of memory loss associated with aging in humans due to a change in a specific region of the brain-dentate gyrus. Then, the form of memory loss can be improved with the help of diet.

"When we portray our brains of research subjects, we found a noticeable improvement in dentate gyrus function in those who consume cocoa beverages with high flavanol content," said Adam Brickman, lead author and a professor at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) in the United States.

The brain area outlined in yellow is the hippocampus; the dentate gyrus is shown in green and the entorhinal cortex in purple. Previous work, including by the laboratory of senior author Scott A. Small, M.D., had shown that changes in a specific part of the brain's hippocampus -- the dentate gyrus -- are associated with normal age-related memory decline in humans and other mammals. The dentate gyrus is distinct from the entorhinal cortex, the hippocampal region affected in early-stage Alzheimer's disease. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/10uU1s1)

In the study, researchers recruited 37 healthy volunteers aged 50-69 years. These volunteers were randomized to receive high-flavanol drink (900 grams per day) and low flavanol (10 mg per day) for three months.

Results showed that the group who consumed drinks with high flavanol content was significantly better in a memory test.

"If the participant has 60 years of memory types at baseline, after three months they have an average age of 30 or 40 years types of memory," said Scott A. Small, senior author (CUMC) as reported by the ScienceDaily.

The researchers noted, the products used in the study are not the same as the chocolate, and they were careful to increased consumption of chocolate in an attempt to get this effect. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SCIENCEDAILY | NATIONAL POST]

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New candidates of the World's fastest cars

Once again, the candidate of the world's fastest car was revealed to the public. After so long a byword of four-wheeled lovers, the vehicle made ​​by Trion now beginning to be revealed. As reported by the Inautonews on Monday, October 27th, 2014, a car that will debut with the name Nemesis is predicted to be a 'pole' the first that can go on public roads. Not only that, this car is going to break the Koenigsegg One: 1 ability.

Rendered image of Trion Nemesis. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1u1YjDV)

Trion's supercars production will be on display debut in prototype form at the beginning of next year, precisely in February. After that, the Nemesis is predicted to begin to enter the production line in late 2016.

Trion Nemesis will be constructed using a variety of carbon fiber monocoque chassis and a number of lightweight materials to cut the car weight. The interior also gets a special touch. Imagine, Trion Nemesis also equipped with a fully digital dashboard with internet connectivity. The car also has a Predator Mode function that can adjust the throttle, exhaust, and suspension.

Interior view of Trion Nemesis. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1OXoKnL)

For the power matters, Trion Nemesis will use a V9 twin-turbo engine that has a capacity of 9.0 liter and claimed to produce the power of 2,000 hp (1,491 kW). Inevitably, with these specifications, the car could accelerates from zero to 100 kph in just 2.8 seconds and can be lauched with a top speed of 450 kph (280 mph).

Meanwhile, a unit of Trion Nemesis would be released into the market with a tag of €786 thousand and is also said to be produced in limited numbers only 50 units. Are you interested? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | INAUTONEWS | AUTOBLOG]

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10 Prehistoric fish that are still alive today (Part-2)

Continuing the discussion of 10 prehistoric fish that are still alive today. Now we will enter the second part. 

These are the fish that lived in prehistoric times, and managed to survive until now without much change in their appearance, so they are similar to fossils of their ancestors.... Here are the second 5-prehistoric fish,

6. Arowana

These fish are Including a group of ancient Osteoglossids, these fish already existed in the Jurassic period. Today, they are found in the Amazon, and in parts of Africa, Asia and Australia. Sometimes kept as exotic pets, arowanas are voracious predators that feed on small animals they can catch, including birds and bats. They can jump up to 2 meters into the air. In China, arowanas are known as "dragon fish" because of their appearance, and they are thought to bring good luck.

Arowana. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1oZ9mvH)

7. Arapaima

These are including close relatives with arowana, Amazonian arapaima is sometimes considered to be the largest freshwater fish in the world. According to early descriptions, this fish can grow up to 4.5 meters in length, but now, the individuals who are most like this is rare and the average adult arapaima found only 2 meter length. These slow moving predators and feed on small fish, and anything else that can fit in their mouth. An interesting feature of this fish is that they need oxygen to survive. Arapaimas harmless to humans and are often hunted for their meat, unfortunately, they are very rare nowadays. Although the arapaima seemingly appeared in the Miocene period, but they get much older family, the Osteoglossidae, and its origins can be traced back to the age of dinosaurs.

Arapaima. (Picture from: http://wkipedia.org)

8. Hagfish

According to the fossil record, hagfish have existed for over 300 million years, which means they've been there long before dinosaurs ruled! Found in relatively deep waters, these animals are sometimes called slime eels, but they are not really eels, and actually, they also can not be said of the fish at all, according to some scientists. They are very bizarre animals in all things, they have a skull but no backbone, and they have two brains and almost blind. They feed at night and eat the carcasses of large animals that fell into the sea. They naturally produce mucus that damage the gills of predatory fish, as a result, they have virtually no natural enemies.

Hagfish. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1sCRamm)

9. Lancetfish

Lancetfish clearly has a "prehistoric" appearance, with a grim face, sharp teeth in its jaws, and the screen on the back, reminiscent of some dinosaurs (although in lancetfish, the screen is actually a broad dorsal fin). Even its scientific name is also similar to dinosaurs name, the Alepisaurus ferox. Up to two meters in length, this predator is found in all oceans except for the polar regions, very greedy, they eat small fish and squid, and are also known to sometimes he ate members of its own species.

Lancetfish. (Picture from: http://wkipedia.org)

10. Sturgeon

Another survivor who survived the age of the dinosaurs, sturgeon, known as one of the main sources of caviar; due to overfishing, these unusual armored fish are endangered today. The largest sturgeon species can grow up to 6 meters, and the growth of the white shark. 

Sturgeon. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1pX6af4)

They eat small animals from the sea bottom and pose no danger to humans, unless provoked (although they are big actually can kill people if they jump into the human body!) (Jump to 1st part.) *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES]

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Mazda will present CX-3 immediately

The Mazda latest news about SUV design that will be refreshing their line-up towards the end of 2014. How masculine figure that offered by Mazda this time?

There is no detailed information about the new CX-3 stature. In order to attract curiosity and public expectations, the Mazda just fielded a teaser photo with only accentuate the curve of the body and also the character of its hefty body. Glimpse, it can be recognized of how the Mazda identity came into the physical characteristic of this new model.

A teaser image of Mazda CX-3. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1zCABRk)

Expectations are circulating about its drivetrain, such as news released by Paultan.org on Tuesday, October 28th, 2014, this car will most likely use a 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-G engine which is also used by the Mazda MX-5. As for the transmission, Mazda is also rumored to be providing two versions at the same time the automatic and manual drive system with front wheel drive (FWD).

Is this the figure of Mazda CX-3? (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1FRAWjC)

The Los Angeles Motor Show 2014 was scheduled becoming its debut arena to immediately enter the world automotive markets. Based on the event schedule, at the end of November is the most appropriate time in the grand opening ceremony. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | PAULTAN.ORG]

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Austrian scientists noted major eruption on the Sun

Scientists from the University of Graz in Austria this week noted one of the most powerful eruption of solar radiation, which occurred during the past 10 years, resulting in interference of radio waves.

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this ultraviolet-light image of an X1.1 flare erupting from the sun on Oct. 19, 2014. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1x8O65G)

The eruption is recorded by Kanzelhoehe Observatory at the University of Graz. Scientists say the energy eruption of Sun can cause disturbances in Earth's magnetic field, thus affecting the engineering systems on Earth and space.

The Sun eruption, such as coronal mass ejection and draw energy from the strong magnetic fields in sunspots, according to a report quoted by Xinhua.

Astrid Veronig, head of Austrian Observatory argued that the current group of sunspots facing the Earth and in the southern part of the Sun has a diameter of 125,000 kilometers. The spots are very large so it can be seen without a telescope.

However, the agency stated, it is still only half of the total size of sunspots were recorded in October 2013, a period marked by the emergence of extreme glow that appears on the aurora can be seen from Austria though.

The scientists added another disturbance in the Earth's magnetic field through the turbulent space weather may still happen again in the next few weeks. Natural phenomena are also observed on the Sun eruptions US - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) at the beginning of this year. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | XINHUA | SPACE.COM]
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