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2012 AGV Pista GP helmet

Pista in Italy means track. So this AGV Pista GP is a helmet specially made for track rider. Previously, this helmet has been codenamed ‘Project 46’ with Valentino Rossi involved in the development of the helmet. This new helmet from AGV is extremely good. Here is what Rossi said about it:

“I am very happy with the interior shell”
“Great aerodynamics, it feels like I am not wearing a helmet”
“Excellent ventilation, it is really noticeable”
“Exaggerated visibility, like switching from the TV to the cinema”.

It features lots of improvement from the previous flagship helmet from AGV, that is the GP Tech. The shell for this state-of-the-art helmet is from carbon fiber which provides lightweight construction and high strength properties. The helmet is made in a process called ‘reverse engineering’, whereby the helmet is designed around the head contours of the rider. In this case, it was Rossi’s head. The visor has been improved with +15 degree opening that helps the rider to view the track better when flat out on the tank. All this without compromising the safety.

One of the concern of a rider like us is about the price. I think this one will not come cheap, maybe you need to save a lot money in long time before you can buy this. Or you can sell your bike to buy this helmet.

AGV PISTA GP TECHNICAL DATA SHEET (more…)

Peterhansel jumping on the desert with Yamaha YZF-R1

This stunt is being performed by Stephane Peterhansel which is the winner of Dakar Rally for 6 times. French magazine, L’Integral, has asked Peterhansel to do a special stunt for the magazine special issue. The picture here is being taken at the sandy hills of Merzouga in Morroco. By the way I see it, he must be one of the expert. He can make YZF-R1 fly!

via: twowheelsblog

Honda MotoGP History Special Site – Superb Story from Honda Motor Co.

Honda Motor Co. has prepared a superb story of their MotoGP history on a special website. I have read them all and I think it is being written by someone who really knows what is happening in Honda MotoGP involvement. You’ll get the chances to see the rare race bike like the RC166, the oval-piston NR500, 2-stroke legend NSR500 rode by Mick Doohan and the legendary 4-stroke RC211V rode by Rossi which can exceed speed of 330kph. Check out the special site (more…)

1966 Honda RC166 250cc 6-cylinder Racing Bike – 64hp 18,000RPM Monster

This video has been sent by Azizul Ab Aziz at MM FB fan page earlier. It features a bike that I have never seen before, the 1966 Honda RC166. It make me thinks that technology in the past are far more interesting that what we have now. Today, it is always about cutting cost, maximum profit and environment-friendly (not that I’m against it). Sometimes we need to satisfy our need of power at the dispense of our control like this small bike with monster heart. It sounded like what race bike should sound. Solid and powerful. It revs all the way to 18,000RPM. This is my dream 250cc bike.

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Modified Ducati Monster by Rocket Garage, Greece

Rocket Garage from Greece has modified this Ducati Monster with a new look that shows its beautiful engine. The Ducati Monster is already a naked bike, but this mods takes the nakedness into the next level. I like the way the exhaust pipes are lined up on the side with stainless steel colour. The mono swing arm on the rear also adds the menace to this bike stance.

Good job Rocket Garage! via Honda Power CRX FB

2012 LCR Honda MotoGP Team – Over 250HP of 1,000cc RC213V Power

2012 should be a great year for Honda race bikes. LCR Honda Team has announced the technical specs of the RC213V that reveals the 1,000cc engine can generate over 250HP of power output! Stefan Bradl will be riding the bike for the LCR Honda MotoGP team this year after moving from Moto2 as champion of 2011. The bike in theory can be said to be powerful than the Ducati GP12 that has been claimed to generate over 230HP.

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