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    vendredi 21 février 2014

    StanceWorks - #BurnoutNomination

    Our friends at CATuned nominated the StanceWorks team to give their best for the #BurnoutNomination. We figured what better way than to shred some brand new Nitto Dune Grapplers on the StanceWorks Model A.


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    YAMAHA RD250 BY PATRICK SAUTER


    Sauter Moped 18.04.131790 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    This Yamaha RD250 is a phoenix of sorts, it was being sold in Germany on eBay earlier this year and was more than likely to end up as scrap. Two strokes are not the most popular thing in renewably-powered countries like Germany and this one would have been destined for a vat of molten steel, being converted into a slab of monkey-metal for recycling.
    Or that would have been the case, had Patrick Sauter not stumbled across it and noticed that its “Buy It Now” price was almost exactly the same number of Euros that he had left over from his birthday a few months before.
    Patrick is a student by morning and the editor of Enduro Mountainbike Magazine by afternoon, one of his great passions is vintage 2-strokers and as fortune would have it, his father shares the same passion. After Patrick bought the Yamaha RD250 he wheeled it creaking and leaking into the garage and set about a months long father-son project of tearing it down, fixing it and putting it back together.
    Sauter Moped 18.04.131146 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    Now I don’t know about you, but if I ever needed brain or heart surgery, I’d ideally like to get it done in Germany. The German people have a fantastic ability to do things so thoroughly and so properly that it’s a wonder why we don’t just get them to take over Congress. This bike is no exception, I’d say without a doubt that it’s in better condition now than when it left the factory, take a look at some of the close-up images and you’ll see what I mean – it’s just immaculate.
    Patrick managed to get himself the inverted forks from an Aprilia RS125 and bolt them on, giving the bike a more forward-leaning stance and more reliable compression. For the fuel tank and seat, he got his hands on two old Honda CB50 fuel tanks – one of which was modified into a seat/rear-cowling. The rims were painted a matching cream, then he added up a pair of the unmistakeable Firestone Champion Deluxe tires.
    If you’d like to follow the build from start to finish, Patrick actually kept a detailed build thread on 2StrokeWorld here which is worth seeing for anyone interested in the hands-on aspects of bike building. We’ll be staying in touch with Patrick and will bring you any new builds he does, in the meantime you might want to checkout the similar build by Analog Motorcycles that we covered last year.
    Sauter Moped 18.04.131188 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    Yamaha RD250 4 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    Sauter Moped 18.04.131179 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    Sauter Moped 18.04.131215 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    Sauter Moped 18.04.131185 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    Sauter Moped 18.04.131207 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    Yamaha RD250 2 Yamaha RD250 by Patrick Sauter
    All photographs courtesy of Fabian Rapp.

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    4X4 SHOWDOWN: THE BLIZZARD


    Little but mighty, the Blizzard brought the storm to the off road market.
    By: Matthew Ankeny
    It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. - Mark Twain
    Meet the Blizzard—one of Toyota’s lesser-known, but no less impressive, four wheel drive vehicles. It ran in production from March 1980 until the 90s, and while it may be small of stature, it has a heart of diesel gold.
    Daihatsu, the oldest car manufacturer in Japan—they’ve been at it since 1907—had a 4×4 with the best name in the game: the Tough Almighty Fourwheeldrive Transport or, casually, the Taft (also known as the Wildcat or the derivative, we assume, “Scat”).
    And so that other car manufacturer out of Japan, Toyota, wanted to chew off their own piece of the small-end 4×4 pie. Taking the Taft as a base, the Blizzard threw in a Toyota 2.2L diesel engine, equipped it with front and rear rigid axle leaf spring suspension, and tossed in a standard 4-speed manual shift.
    Later, they added a 5-speed, and then in 1984, they switched up the body to a “more urban and stylish one.” But, before that urban style downgrade, they enjoyed a four year window of burly ruggedness with hard lines and a boxy body fit for its role as the FJ40's kid brother.
    In North America, there’s only handful of Blizzards still romping off-road, and pictured here is the 1982 model, with a lift and 31” mud terrain tires. Everything you need, nothing you don’t—and enough toughness to get you through whatever terrain you’re covering.
    The Blizzard, little but mighty, always brings the storm (just ask the Northeast).
    Statistics via Toyota-Global.
    Images via: 4WD Toyota.

    Kodewa Performance Motorcycles


    Lotus Motorcycles C-01 JPS1

    READY TO ROAR?

    Following two years of careful planning and intense development, Kodewa is delighted to announce that the prototype of the world’s first motorcycle to bear the legendary Lotus marque is now road registered and ready for action.
    Kodewa has been granted a license to produce the motorcycle by Group Lotus plc, the world renowned sportscar manufacturer and engineering consultancy.
    The C-01 combines ample power via a V-twin engine with a distinctive body designed by Daniel Simon integrating carbon fibre, titanium and aerospace quality steel.
    The C-01 motorcycle is not designed, engineered or produced by Group Lotus plc but is the result of a collaboration between motorsport veterans under the leadership of Kodewa, lead by Dr Colin Kolles. The development on the C-01 was carried out with the support of Holzer Group (co-owners of Kalex) and design guru Daniel Simon. Drawing on their wealth of motorsport experience, the team of engineers has designed a unique high performance superbike.
    Lotus Motorcycles C-01 JPS B&W4
    The C-01 will be available in a range of liveries some of which pay homage to Lotus’ sporting pedigree. A customisation service is also available, limited only by the imagination of the client. With an exclusive production run of just 100 units, superbike collectors and fans of the Lotus brand will need to move fast to secure one.
    Lotus Motorcycles C-01 JPS5
    The original idea to create the C-01 came from Kodewa’s Dr Colin Kolles. Speaking about the project he said: “We set out to create a bike that isn’t just great to ride but also represents a piece of art in motion. Over the years I have seen my fair share of style over substance, what this bike brings to the market is a unique combination of both: state of the art technology with a truly jaw-dropping aesthetic.”
    Commenting on the C-01 Güther Holzer, CEO of Holzer Group said: “I was one of the first people to ride it and I have to say I was very impressed. Together we have found that delicate balance between raw, aggressive power and breath-taking  handling.  The  team  has  created  something  very  special,  it  looks incredible, it sounds fantastic but above all, the ride is sensational. I’m very happy.”
    Lotus Motorcycles C-01 JPS13
    Designer Daniel Simon said: “The design process of the C-01 was a labour of love, there were many challenges, ensuring that the bike not only touches your visual senses with its timeless blend of classic appeal and modern execution, but that is safe and ergonomically sound was critical to me. We have worked hard to create a motorcycle with very distinctive features such as a clean main body, an extremely low side profile, a bold stance, a unique air intake, logical partline solutions and clean graphics.”
    Lotus Motorcycles C-01 Family Shot 3

    LOTUS C-01 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
    Engine:
    Construction
    2-cylinder 4-stroke engine, 75° V-style
    Capacity
    1.195 cm³
    Bore  
    105 mm
    Stroke
    69 mm
    Power 
    Approx. 200 HP
    Transmission
    6-gear jaw-type shift transmission
    Lubrication  
    Dry sump lubrication
    Main shaft ratio          
    40:76
    Lay shaft ratio            
    15:41
    Cooling
    Water cooling
    Clutch
    Hydraulic anti-hopping clutch
    Lotus Motorcycles C-01 JPS9

    Chassis:

    Frame
    Aero tech steel/Titanium/Carbon fibre frame
    Fork
    Upside down
    Suspension strut          
    Twin suspension strut
    Spring travel front        
    80 mm
    Spring travel rear         
    70 mm
    Brake system front       
    Twin brake disc, ø320mm, four piston calipers
    Brake system rear        
    One brake disc,ø220mm, two piston calipers
    Chain
    X-Ring resp. O-Ring
    Head tube ang                
    59°
    Fork ang                          
    54°
    Wheel base                     
    1.645±15 mm
    Ride height                    
    90 mm
    Height of seat                
    710 mm
    Fuel tank capacity        
    10,5 l
    Dry weight                      
    181 kg
    Wheel front                    
    3,00x19; 120/70 ZR19
    Wheel rear                      
    6,00x17; 190/55 ZR17
    Media Contact:
    Liz Brooks, Kodewa:
    lb@lotus-motorcycles.com

    Lotus Motorcycles – Kodewa GmbH & Co. KG – Industriestrasse 35 – 91171 Greding – Germany

    http://lotus-motorcycles.com/
    Lotus Motorcycles C-01 LC5

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    Mods or Rockers? McCartney sets the record straight

    Mods or Rockers? This dilemma split the UK in 1964, and The Beatles – enjoying their first peak of success – couldn't ignore the question. Or could they? In an interview, Paul McCartney quite clearly stated their position... as 'Mockers'.

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