SuperSkin, Helm Berteknologi PHPS

Liputan6.com, Brussel: Meskipun tidak ada cara ajaib untuk mencegah kecelakaan di jalan raya. Namun, umat manusia senantiasa menyempurnakan faktor keamanan berkendara dengan kemajuan teknologi. Untuk pengendara motor, baru-baru ini diciptakan helm jenis baru. SuperSkin, sebuah helm yang disempurnakan LAZER, menggunakan teknologi Philips Head Protection System (PHPS). Teknologi satu ini, diaplikasikan untuk mengurangi risiko cedera kepala yang signifikan.

Kekuatan helm tersebut telah diuji oleh laboratorium di Universitas Louis Pasteur di Strasbourg, Prancis. Pengujian itu bertujuan untuk mengetahui kemampuan maksimal helm SuperSkin dalam melindungi kepala pengendara motor.

Tes membuktikan bahwa SuperSkin mengurangi risiko benturan sebesar 67,5%. Kemampuan itu adalah hasil yang sangat positif, di saat produsen helm sedang gencar-gencarnya meningkatkan standar keamanan.(AND/lazerhelmets.com)
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SkyBike, Sepeda Motor Terbang Masa Depan

California: Anda pasti akan terheran-heran dengan kemajuan teknologi. Baru-baru ini, Samson Motorwork memperkenalkan, SkyBike, sepeda motor roda tiga yang bisa terbang dengan sayap lipat otomatis.

Kendaraan ini memiliki sayap berbentuk gunting yang bisa dilipat. Sayap ini mengembang dengan mudah saat akan terbang. Menurut pembuatnya, SkyBike dibuat untuk memenuhi permintaan yang meningkat akan mobil yang bisa terbang dan pesawat yang bisa digunakan di jalan darat.

Kendaraan ini adalah versi kedua dari motor terbang produksi perusahaan otomotif Samson Motorworks yang berkantor di California, Amerika Serikat. Model sebelumnya hanya mampu didukung sayap teleskopis.

Rancangan sayap model baru ini lebih ringan 90 kilogram dibanding model sebelumnya. Selain itu, ruang kokpit jadi lebih lega dan biaya perawatan jadi lebih hemat. Model terbaru ini juga sangat sporty dengan tempat duduk yang berdampingan. Kecepatan mendaratnya pun lebih rendah.

Model kendaraan futuristik ini terinspirasi dari Ferrari. Sedangkan harganya hingga kini masih dirahasiakan. Meski demikian, Samson berharap tahun depan bisa memperkenalkan versi kendaraan ini yang hanya bisa dipakai di darat.(AND/wheels24)
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Tips For a Motorcycle Touring

Tips For a Motorcycle Vacation


Summer time is here and going full swing, so that means you must have a vacation coming up. This article shares some tips to make your summer motorcycle vacation a safe, relaxing, and fun time.

First up is making sure your bike is healthy enough for a long trip. Your best bet is probably to take your bike into the shop, and have an experienced mechanic look things over, but if you can do it on your own, check the following:

Oil. Do you need an oil change?
Fuel filter
Spark plugs
Chain and belt tension
Tires
Lights
All fasteners


Again, if you notice a problem with any of the above parts, the best thing to do is have an experienced mechanic do the work for you to ensure your bike is in the best shape possible for your trip.

When your motorcycle is in tip-top shape, it's time to get yourself ready. When going on a long trip it's important to pack wisely. Do you really need to take excessive amounts of clothes or other items? Try packing trial size toiletries like toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, etc. Make a list of the things you absolutely need and work from there. If there are things you can easily pick up on the road or at your destination, then there is no need to bog down your bike with that extra stuff.

Once you have decided what you are going to pack (you are packing lightly right?), then make sure you balance the load on your bike evenly. If your bike is packed top heavy, the load isn't balanced properly, your motorcycle will be more difficult to handle, which can cause you to fatigue easier, and that becomes a safety hazard. Check, double check, and recheck that your luggage is secure on your bike. You don't want stuff flying off your bike on the highway, and neither does anyone else.

When you are finally ready to hit the road, always remember safety first. Don't be in a hurry to get to your destination. When you are on a motorcycle vacation, the ride there and back should be as enjoyable as the time you spend at your destination. Heck, take some back roads, take some extra stops so you can stretch your legs, take a break to have a snack or a drink (NON-alcoholic of course!). The reason you are taking your bike on a vacation is to enjoy the open road, don't forget that. In the past I've had some rides that was a hectic whirlwind to get where I was going, and the ride became more of a pain that the relaxing jaunt that it should be.

So relax and enjoy your time on the road, and at your vacation destination.
Jim Buchanan is a writer for Honda Parts House. For more information please visit http://www.hondapartshouse.com

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Motorcycle Accident Statistics You Need to Know

The idea of motorcycles sends thoughts of concerns and dread to almost every motorcycle rider's family... always preaching to "be careful out there" and "wear your helmet!" Riding is a great hobby, mode of transportation and sport but when it comes to the facts, what are the motorcycle accident statistics and how do they affect you and your driving? You might be surprised to see that by knowing the truth about motorbike accidents the more aware and safer you are when on the road.

You Think You Know Motorcycle Accident Statistics?

With gas prices continuing to see-saw up and down it is really no surprise that more and more motorbikes are popping up on the road (scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, etc), they are gas efficient, cost efficient and most people look and feel cool on their bike.

To put it with numbers, there has been over a 30% increase in motorcycle sales since 2001... all those sales equals more motorcycle related accidents. What's even more alarming is in fact the accidents, with the increase in sales the increase in motorcycle related deaths has jumped up by 50%! That's huge... that's over 4700 deaths in the US.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin, motorcyclists are roughly 35 times more likely to be killed in accidents than automobile drivers... especially during the first year of owning a bike because of experience.

The main causes of motorcycle accidents? Road conditions such as pot holes, puddles and debris... but also actual driving errors such as driving too close to others, swerving in and out of traffic and lack of protection.

So when it comes to motorcycle accidents what is the best way to protect yourself? Might be common sense but motorbike helmets are the way to go... recent studies show that wearing a helmet can cut the risk of brain related injuries down by 88% in a motorcycle accident and more deaths are due to head trauma. Another report revealed that wearing a helmet cut likelihood of all serious head injuries by 16% (beyond brain trauma such as fractures).

With this obvious knowledge it is surprising that less than 50% of motorbike riders actually wear their helmets (if they even own one).

So it remains, that if motorcycle riding is the choice of transportation for your life, follow the advice of friends and family... be careful and wear motorbike helmets!
Kindal Guthrie is the owner of the store Shop Motorbike Helmets and an avid rider and bike enthusiast. Her store offers a huge selection of the best motorbike helmets at low prices.

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Tips For Beginning Motorcycle Riders

Thinking about getting on a motorcycle for the first time? Maybe you always had a fantasy where you are riding down the road with the wind in your face? It's never too late to make that dream come true, but a beginning motorcycle rider should take some precautions and take the time to learn about their new hobby first. Here are some tips for the beginning motorcycle rider, to stay safe and have fun at the same time:

Picking a Motorcycle

It's crucial to select the right motorcycle for your needs and desires. Do you want a motorcycle built for speed or maybe you just want a motorcycle that allows you to cruise down the road at your leisure? Maybe you just want to save money on gas and get from point A to point B quickly? It's important to decide exactly what you want out of the experience and then research different makes and models for your purposes. It may also be helpful to visit local dealers and ask them for recommendations for bikes.

Lessons

So you've driven a car for 30 years, does that mean you can jump on a bike for the first time, instantly know what you're doing and be a safe motorcyclist? Highly unlikely. If you have never ridden a bike before, it's essential to take a motorcycle safety course. Taking a course can drastically reduce the chances of having an accident on your bike. It's certainly worth the time and money to invest in taking a safety course for everyone who may ride your bike. You may also consider getting a book to help you brush up on basic motorcycle safety and riding rules.

Practice

Once you have learned the basics of motorcycle safety, it's important to practice riding first. Whether in your driveway, down a little used street or alleyway, try to practice steering the bike, leaning, using turn signals, the brakes, using the mirrors, stopping and any other controls. Honk the horn a few times. Sit on the bike a while and get comfortable before turning the key. On your first ride, be cautious as you may be prone to falling. Whether or not you choose to learn motorcycle safety, take a course or learn from a book or instructor, putting some time into getting familiar with your bike and practicing basic procedures is a smart thing to do.

Safety Equipment

Choosing the right safety equipment and accessories is also essential. A helmet should be your first priority. A good helmet will be comfortable but still protect your head in an accident. For first time riders, also consider extra padding, including padding for the knees. Goggles are also important, a good pair of goggles are important for glare reduction, protection of your eyes in all weather situations and for protection from flying debris like pebbles, rocks, dirt and bugs. Other accessories should include gloves and a jacket. Another safety tip for beginning riders is to stick out by choosing bright colored clothing and a helmet. Whether it's a white, orange, red or neon helmet, your chances of being in an accident go down quite a bit by just making this choice.
Lydia Quinn writes for PhatSportShades, offering motorcycle goggles, snowboarding goggles and sunglasses for everyday. Visit us at: http://www.phatsportshades.com

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Kawasaki Motorcycles - Independent in Thoughts and Actions

The story of Kawasaki Company goes back to 1924, at that time involved into metallurgy and the aircraft industry.

In 1949, they decided to enter the motorcycle industry producing engines that could be adapted to motorcycles.

FIRST KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES PRODUCTS a Motorcycle Engines

In their line you could find a 60 cc two-stroke, as well as a 150cc and a 250cc four-stroke engines developed with technology from BMW; company whom with they had had relationships since their beginnings in the aeronautical industry.

It wasn't until 1954 that Kawasaki Motorcycles produced their first complete motorcycle under the name of Meihatsu (a subsidiary of Kawasaki Aircraft Co.).

Almost at the same time, they also tried to introduce their own line of scooters to the market, but they soon realized they couldn't compete against the two giants of the scooters industry for those days: the Fuji Rabbit and the Mitsubishi Silver Pigeon.

And now before continuing with Kawasaki Motorcycles history, I have to open a big parenthesis...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES

We cannot talk about Kawasaki without mentioning another make that will definitely help Kawasaki become as well as Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha one of the big players in the Japanese Motorcycles scene:

--> Meguro Motorcycles: better know in that time as the "senior make and the king of four strokes".

Meguro entered the motorcycle industry in 1937. Having a good relationship with the government, the people at Meguro took advantage of the army orders.

Their first motorcycle was the Z97: a 500cc rocker-valve motorcycle influenced by the Swiss Motosacoche. It's worth mentioning this model was a success for the factory and the Z97 was in production till the fifties.

Along the years, Meguro produced some very nice 250cc and 350cc rocker-valve, single cylinder models as well as high performance twins. All of them with a very strong British influence. Then and thanks to the commercial success they were living, they also launched a rocker-valve 125 cc for their low end range and a twin cylinder 650cc to accompany the already existing 500cc.

But it was in 1958, when Meguro tried to get rid of their British influence, when things started to go wrong...

Based on a winning prototype of Mount Asama (one of the biggest races that time), Meguro Motorcycles produced three nice and elegant machines with overhead camshaft: the 125cc E3, the 250cc F and the 350cc Y A. Unfortunately these bikes turned out to be too heavy and didn't get the buyers' attention. Meguro will soon return to rocker valve models.

Meguro Motorcycles remained as one of the top 10 manufacturers till 1960, but due to some bad decisions, as the ones mentioned above, the company started to decline and was soon bought by Kawasaki.

In 1960 Meguro signed an initial agreement with Kawasaki Motorcycles, and in 1962 they had completely disappeared.

....And this brings us back to Kawasaki Motorcycles...

In 1960, the company decides to give a serious push to the motorcycle division of Kawasaki Aircrafts:

They take out of the market the Meihatsu brand, they build their own plant of low end and low powered machines and buy Meguro.

These brilliant moves and decisions made Kawasaki Motorcycles have one of the widest range of models in the market. Kawasaki Motorcycles could offer at that time (1960's) from a 50cc moped-scooter to a powerful, high end and beautiful 650 cc twin cylinder motorcycle.

Its also important to mention that due to their very own nature, Kawasaki Motorcycles has always played the role of Maverick in the industry and that a feeling of independence from their main competitors has always been present.

Since then, many stories have been written, many models have been produced and many races have been won on Kawasaki Motorcycles, the truth is...

Nowadays Kawasaki Motorcycles is one of the major players in the industry and following their tradition, they nowadays offer a wide range of products for all kind needs and likes.

You can also take a look at Kawasaki 2005 line-up. Check this page:
http://www.kawasaki.com/product_category.asp?category=2&tag=motorcycle


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Harley Davidson - The Motorcycle of Choice For Celebrities

The Harley motorcycles are considered an iconic brand that it can stand alone even without a celebrity endorser. However, it is the celebrities themselves who show off their Harleys making them in effect unofficial endorsers of the motorcycle.

Harleys is the favored motorcycle brand among popular actors and politicians. Here are some popular personalities who have been seen riding or just photographed with a Harley.

Bill Clinton
Who can beat the Harley when even the President of the United States has been shown astride the famous motorcycle? The photo of former President Bill Clinton astride the popular motorcycle brand while he was still Arkansas governor is enough advertising pitch for Harley Davidson. And when he became President, Clinton was even photographed hugging a Harley employee during a visit to the Harley plant.

Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley has been identified with the Harley motorcycles which were featured in some of his films. The King of Rock and Roll is however a real-life Harley fan and has in fact owned several Harley motorcycles. Even after his death, Elvis is still being linked to the motorcycle brand with his favorite Harley now on display at the Harley Museum. The company has also released 30 limited edition replicas of the favorite Harley motorcycle of Elvis to commemorate his 30 years death anniversary in 2007.

Jay Leno
Jay Leno is another certified Harley Davidson fan but unlike other celebrities who just love to ride their motorcycles, Leno, whose first job is that of a mechanic, is noted for being a hands-on Harley owner as he takes care of his motorcycle's repair and maintenance. He owns several Harley motorcycles and loves to get on top and under his Harleys too.

Elizabeth Taylor
If you think that Harleys are popular only among male celebrities then Elizabeth Taylor's fondness for the motorcycle will prove you wrong. The legendary star does not however own just an ordinary motorcycle but a Purple Passion Harley to match her eyes from pal Malcolm Forbes who himself owns more than fifty Harleys.

Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper
It may have been taken years ago but photos of Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper astride their Harley motorcycles in the 1969 movie Easy Rider is still in demand today. This photo is a classic Harley poster that has been etched in the minds of motorcycle lovers through the years.

Brigitte Bardot
This 1950s bombshell is not just famous for her vital statistics but also for her romance with the Harley motorcycle. Next to the photo of Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, it is probably the photo of Bardot astride a Harley wearing a leather jacket that is partially unzipped as well as hot pants that will always remain in the memories of riders loyal to the brand. Even her debut single which became a hit had the Harley Davidson title.

The list of celebrities who have at one time in their lives owned and rode a Harley motorcycle is endless. It is perhaps Harley's timeless appeal that makes it a favorite among people from all walks of life and from all economic status. Celebrities, after all, are just humans who could not resist the HD charm.
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