Uno Motorcycle

Ben Gulak, a freshman student from Massachusetts Institute of Technology invented Uno. It is a unique electronic motorcycle with the two wheels mounted side by side unlike the ordinary which has one in front and another at the back. A computer and gyroscope are used to balance it and maneuvering is done by shifting the body of the rider.

Uno Extreme Sports seems like a good idea? Or probably an Uno Grand Prix. Who knows, Uno might become a household figure in the future. I have no idea though how much this thing costs.

Fighter-jet-inspired motorcycle doesn't skimp — not even on the minigun

The motorcycle nuts at ICON Motorsports make an interesting observation about their Warthog bike, inspired by the USAF's A-10 ground-attack fighter that shares the same nickname: "Obviously the first thing that grabs one's attention is the 800-watt MTX audio system." Well, sure, that's impressive — but I think the minigun mounted to the front of the 'cycle caught my eye first. That, and it's hard to miss that the whole thing is decal'd to the nines with ammunition. But I'm sure that audio system sounds killer, too.

The Warthog does everything it can to look mean and fast, and has a few added, nutty frills, such as an 8-inch LCD screen "to view Full Metal Jacket, Iron Eagle, or Top Gun and the ability to broadcast a view of the victims left in its wake via an integrated rear view camera."

Pramac pair place above factory duo

For the first time since last year’s French Grand Prix, Ducati’s satellite riders both bested the factory lineup at Donington Park on Sunday afternoon. Niccolò Canepa and Mika Kallio made the opposite decision to Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden when it came to tyre choice for the ‘wet’ race, running slick tyres and putting the pair into the top ten together for the first time this season.

Canepa was the best placing Ducati rider in the complicated race, taking his Pramac Racing Desmosedici GP9 to a career high of eighth. It was also his hardest outing to date in the premier class.

“At one point it was difficult just to stay upright, and I didn’t have the advantage that the other riders had in terms of experience. You need to have a lot of patience and sensitivity with the bike in these conditions,” said the Italian rookie, although teammate Kallio was less pleased with tenth place.

“I’m not very happy, because I expected more from this race,” lamented the Finn, who came in to the pits to change bikes in a move that he later regretted.

“I was fighting for sixth before heavier rain came down, but as soon as I switched machines it became less intense and I couldn’t do times like my first one on slick tyres.”

Kallio will undergo further surgery on his injured finger this Tuesday, following which both riders will rest up ahead of the next round of the series at Brno.

TVS Apache 180 RTR Technical Specifications

TVS is now introducing TVS Apache 180 RTR which is having an engine capacity of 177.4cc which is capable of delivering a power of 17.3bhp @ 8500rpm and a maximum Torque of 1.58kgm @ 6500rpm.The top speed of TVS Apache 180 RTR is around 125Km/h.You can see the detailed specification below

TVS Apache 180 RTR Dimensions
Height: 100mm
Length: 2085mm
Width: 730mm
Ground clearance: 180mm
Kerb weight: 137kg
Fuel tank capacity: 16 liters

TVS Apache 180 RTR Engine
Engine capacity: 177.4cc
Engine type: single cylinder, air cooled 4st
Max Power: 17.3bhp @ 8500rpm
Max Torque: 1.58kgm @ 6500rpm

TVS Apache 180 RTR Gear box
5 speed
constant mesh

TVS Apache 180 RTR Fuel system
Fuel: Petrol
Type: carbureted

TVS Apache 180 RTR Brakes And Suspension
Front brake: 270mm petal disc brake
Rear brake: 200mm petal disc brake
Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear suspension: gas shocks

TVS Apache 180 RTR Tyre
Front tyre: 90/90 x17
Rear tyre: 110/80 x 17

2010 Aprilia Tuono V4, RSV4 R spied at Mugello

Looks like the Aprilia Tuono V4 and Aprilia RSV4 R are nearly ready for launch. Both models were spied testing at a public track day at Mugello in Italy. While neither model is a huge revelation -- both are based on the Aprilia RSV4 Factory -- seeing them does reveal several crucial details.

Update: The photographer didn't think a photo credit was enough, so we've pulled the Tuono V4 image. Feel free to Google the image from the 50,000 sites now running the story.

Word is the RSV4 R will follow in the footsteps of the RSV 1000 R, using lower-spec components than its Factory counterpart to bring the price down. While the RSV4 Factory comes in at around €20,000, expect the R to compete with bikes like the 2010 BMW S1000RR around the €16,000 mark. No word on US pricing on either Aprilia yet, but the S1000RR is priced at $13,800 here, so look for something in that ballpark.

Keeping costs down is Showa instead of Öhlins suspension, less exotic wheels and less aggressive engine mapping. The R should also ditch the Factory's extensive use of carbon fiber, but appears to retain the Brembo Monoblocs.

The Tuono looks to be along the same lines, continuing the current model's tradition essentially removing the fairing and fitting flat bars and ugly headlights. Look for both models to drop officially at EICMA in November. We'll keep you updated.