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Engine:

•Type: Superquadro: L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled
•Bore x Stroke: 112 x 60.8mm
•Power: 195hp (143kw) @ 10,750rpm
•Torque: 98.1lb-ft (132Nm) @ 9,000rpm
•Exhaust: 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes. Twin stainless steel mufflers with aluminum outer sleeves
•Transmission: 6-Speed
•Clutch: Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic controlChassis

•Frame: Monocoque aluminum
•Front suspension (Standard): Marzocchi 50mm pressurized and fully adjustable usd fork with hard anodized aluminum lightweight slider
•Front suspension (S, Tricolore S): Öhlins NIX30 43mm with TiN, fully adjustable usd fork. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment
•Front wheel: 10-spoke light alloy 3.50" x 17"
•Rear suspension (Standard): Fully adjustable Sachs unit; Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat; Aluminum single-sided swingarm
•Rear Suspension (S, Tricolore S): Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit; Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment; Adjustable linkage: Progressive/flat; Aluminum single-sided swingarm.
•Rear wheel: 10 spoke light alloy 6.00" x 17"
•Front brake: 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston calipers: ABS optional +2.5kg (+5.5lb)
•Rear brake: 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper
•Fuel tank capacity: 17l (4.5 gallon US)
•Dry weight (Standard, S): 164kg (361.5lb)
•Dry weight (Tricolore S): 166.5kg (367lb)
•Wet weight (Standard, S): 188kg (414.5lb)
•Wet weight (Tricolore S): 190.5kg (420lb)
2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Versions/MSRP:

•Standard (Red) / $17,995 ($18,995 ABS)
•S (Red) / $22,995 ($23,995 ABS)
•Tricolore S / $27,995
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The Ferrari engine is mated to a BMW M3 sequential gearbox, and meaty 315 millimeter rear tires (slick, for maximum dry traction) put as much power as possible to the ground. Four-wheel Brembo brakes ensure that the V8F can stop as quickly as it accelerates, and the adjustable suspension is custom-built by EMC.

Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the Lazareth Wazuma V8F is for sale on JamesList. The price is a princely 200,000 euros ($261,280).

Still, if you have a hard-to-shop-for Ferrari fan on your holiday list, we can absolutely guarantee he doesn’t already have one of these in his collection. It may be more expensive than a Fernando Alonso-signed helmet, but we’ll bet it will be more appreciated, too.
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1896 – Walter Arnold of East Peckham, Kent became the first person to be convicted of speeding. He was fined 1 shilling, plus costs, for speeding at 8 mph (13 km/h), thus exceeding the contemporary speed limit of 2 mph (3.2 km/h).
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If someone told me few months ago that we were up for 50F weather in a mid-winter I would not think much of that person. I spend all that money on winter storage, winterizing, doing this, doing that, most of all preparing for a “worst storm” Midwest was ever to experience.

All that for 50F!
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If the “Creature Guard Team 02” by Nils Poschwatta looked too fantastic to see the light of the day, the German designer has come up with yet another motorbike concept that, like his previous concept, also features a highly revolutionary design but with a rationale this time. The “PMC 900 WS,” as Poschwatta hails the concept, generates power from a wankel engine and touts adjustable parts for dynamic as well as static use, which changes according to the speed and adjustment of the rider. The Poschwatta motorcycle also features hubless wheels that ideally complement the sleek and artistic body while allowing a smooth ride. To sum up, the PMC is a compact sculpture with a clear formal language.

Source: Thedesignblog.org

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So I am looking for 2006 GSXR 1000, with low miles for $5K or so for summer. Lee recommended 1000RR, so I might consider slower Honda as well, but GSX-R is my first choice.
What are your thoughts on GSXR vs. RR?
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So I am at work looking for things to do so I don't have to leave at 3:00pm, even thou our CIO said everyone can go at 3! What happened to those days when we couldn't wait to get to Mobil on E. State, talk smack and tear-up the streets, or cut corners.

My simple conclusion is, lack of commitment and will to get outside of our comfort zone. It is just easer to go home, turn on the TV or computer and tune out. Only problem with that is that we as a human beans have a desire to socialize, and sooner or later we will notice the lack of social interaction.

My goal for 2012 is to bring back some good old days when we did more then, Sleep, Work, Facebook and Sleep....

Founders have discussed many different aspects of our organization and the need for restructure and reorganization. Our first step was to simplify our web-portal to provide enjoyable viewing experience and ease of administration. “Not Agn, Speed and R1der” will commit to provide weekly updates and initiate variety of subjects.
I hope to see more of you on the page, contributing to something that has a future, commenting and sharing your thoughts and stands.

Let the 2012 begin!
R1der
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