Nissan will not only break new ground with the unique electric power plant aboard the Nissan ZEOD RC at Le Mans this year, but the accompanying internal combustion engine is set to revolutionise standards of performance and efficiency.

The Nissan ZEOD RC will become the first entry at Le Mans to complete a lap of the Circuit de la Sarthe under nothing but electric power in June. A single lap of each stint (a fuel “stint” lasts approximately one hour) will be electric powered, then the new Nissan DIG-T R 1.5 litre three-cylinder turbo engine will take over.

The incredibly small engine weighs only 40 kilograms (88 pounds) but produces an astonishing 400hp. The base engine is only 500mm tall x 400mm long x 200mm wide (19.68” x 15.74” x 7.78”). While the engine is technically too heavy to take as carry-on luggage on a plane – it would easily fit inside the luggage guides seen at major airports around the world.

Revving to 7,500rpm, the Nissan DIG-T R produces 380Nm of torque. At a ratio of 10 horsepower per kilogram the new engine actually has a better power-to-weight ratio than the new engines to be used in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship this year.  (more…)

Combining the brilliant colours of red, blue and white base, this graphics for Arai RX-7 GP Rea replica is superbly done. Should an evergreen design with the racy lines that evokes speed and emotion. On further observation, is the 3 line of red-white-red on the side refers to the letter R?  (more…)

It has been a colder situation in Malaysia and looking for a jacket, I’ve found this nice blue coloured Alpinestars Lance 3 Layer Waterproof jacket. Then, it shocked me to find out the jacket is priced at USD399.95, which when converted to Malaysian Ringgit, worth about RM1,320. On further research, Alpinestars is actually a premium brand which the price was not meant to be cheap. For example, a simple T-shirt can cost at RM120. Still, I’m loving this jacket.

Coming from Alpinestars, we can expect highest quality from the line of apparel. This Lance 3L features waterproof outer shell, breathable membrane and 130g removable thermal liner jacket. All this can be fitted with Bio Armor chest and back protection if you want to take more than just a jacket.  (more…)

Gixxer is the named reserved for the GSX-Rs. Whether it is GSX-600R, GSX-750R or GSX-1000R, most riders lovingly called their GSX-Rs, Gixxer. But in India, Suzuki has released the Gixxer 150, a naked bike with 150cc engine. Usually, the naked version of the Suzukis are named GSR, like the GSR750. Anyway, it is a good move from Suzuki to introduced the Gixxer 150 after a long hiatus since the introduction of the FXR150. This brings back its competitive edge to challenge the TVS Apache, Bajaj Pulsar and Honda Trigger in India. Said to be powered by the 13.8hp engine based on the GS 150R.  (more…)

Clean, simple and absolutely beautiful. Tuned by Abarth.

Via: Yamaha FZ1N FB

Tyco Suzuki, the team for Guy Martin of the Isle of Man TT race, has released this hoodie sneak preview in their Twitter. Looking good for the new year and great for the owner of Suzuki.

via: https://twitter.com/Tyco_Suzuki

On the Episode 2, TT Legends Documentary bring us to Magny Cours, France for the 24 hour race of The Bol D’Or. This 22 minute video will one of the best 22 minute you ever spent if you are trully into riders soul. It depicts the hardship and the challenge faced by the TT Legends team to compete for the endurance for 24 hour which was never easy. You can fell the exhaustion, the frustation, the nervousness and sometime you can almost smell the rubbers’ smoke. Check out the video after the jump:   (more…)