Friday, February 4, 2011

Ducati Desmo Photography Collection by Elizabeth Raab is True Bike Porn

Ducati Calendar
To further emphasize the idea that the lines of its motorcycles are directly related to the curves of the human form, Ducati has hired photographer Elizabeth Raab to show the relationship in naked light, so to speak. This set of photos really succeeds at setting off the talents of Ducati's designers at nailing the human form in cold steel.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Ducati and Elizabeth Raab team up for ultimate garage art

12 duc opt 441x300 Ducati and Elizabeth Raab team up for ultimate garage art
Designers have been coaxing organic shapes out of cold metal and composites for generations, and while few are so bold as to recreate the bombshell lines that we saw on display in the early ’50s, the tradition doesn’t show signs of slowing up any time soon.

FGR Midalu 2500 V6 Ensures You Will Czech Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

FGR Midalu 2500 front 3/4 view
Strictly speaking, it wasn’t all that long ago that V6 power was an anomaly in the automotive world. “Normal-sized” family cars (as defined by American tastes of the day) tended to use V8s, or at least offered them as options, while the notion of anything bigger than an inline-four of about 2.2L in an Accord or Camry was crazy at best. These days, though, a V8 anything might get you accused of being a polar bear hater, while four-bangers are still widely considered to be the domain of penny pinchers and starving students, recent oil price shocks be damned.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Aprilia RST Mille Futura 2001 - 2005 Service Manual

Aprilia RST Mille Futura 2001 - 2005 Service Manual
Introduction, General information, Periodic maintenance and adjustments, Engine, Fuel system, Cooling system, Electrical system, Chassis, Repair information, Index.

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 Service Manual

Triumph Daytona 600 2004 Service Manual
General Information, Maintenance, Cylinder Head, Clutch, Pistons, Transmission, Lubrication, Fuel, Cooling, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Bodywork, Electrical System, etc.

BMW F 650 GS Service Manual

BMW F 650 GS Service Manual
Maintenance and general instructions
Motor
Engine electrics

Honda CBR 1100 XX Blackbird 1997 - 1998 Service Manual

Honda CBR 1100 XX Blackbird 1997 - 1998 Service Manual
Engine type : In-line four
Stroke : 4
Power : 164.00 HP (119.7 kW)) @ 10000 RPM