Car and Motorcycle Modification Contest

Nissan Grand Livina would be your good choice for budget around 150 - 200 Million IDR. In Indonesia, seven variants offered. A 1.8-litre MR engine, featured in Nissan's Tiida, Tiida Latio and Versa, and a 1.5-litre HR unit, which also features in the Tiida, March/Micra and Note will be the two engines. In China, the 1.8 is the only unit.

The larger engine has an output of 128hp (95kW) and 174Nm (126 lb ft) of torque, while the 1.5-litre unit delivers 109hp (81kW) with maximum torque of 148Nm (107 lb ft). Transmission options include a four-speed automatic, common for both engines, as well as a six-speed manual for the 1.8 and a five-speed manual for the 1.5.

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Nerima telpon saat berkendara atau sekedar menghisap rokok yang biasa dilakukan tangan kiri, emang hal yang biasa untuk kalangan pengedara motor. Kadang membuat pengendara tak pedulikan peranan fungsional tuas kopling, kan tuas di kiri sedang tangan kiri tadi pegang telpon atau rokok.

Dengan begitu, saat kecepatan motor dan putaran mesin turun. Posisi gigi jadi tak seimbang dengan kecepatan motor. Artinya posisi gigi porsneling masuk 4 dan kecepatan tutun menunjuk 10km/jam. Dalam kondisi seperti ini, acap nimbulkan detonasi dan suara asing dan caller, khususnya motor laki atau sport.

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Honda Motor announced its new 2008 motorcycle models. The models are on display at the Paris International Motorcycle Show, which is part of the Paris International Two-Wheel Show that opened on Saturday, September 29, in Paris, France. It was reported at least three renewal model that will be produced in 2008; CBR1000RR, XL700V Transalp, and CBF600

Honda CBR1000RR

This year the CBR1000RR super sports bike, popular for its high performance and stylish design, has undergone a full model change, featuring the latest in advanced technologies honed in Honda’s MotoGP (FIM* Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix) machines. The engine and frame construction have been changed along with the fairing design for weight reduction and greater concentration of mass.

This super sports model features a water-cooled, high-output 4-stroke, in-line 4-cylinder 1,000cc engine. For the new 2008 model, the number of components has been reduced to make the bike more compact, and the new lightweight, die-cast aluminum frame provides a smooth ride with just the right amount of rigidity. These and other modifications succeed in reducing overall vehicle weight by 6kg compared to the previous model. The rear swingarm has also been lengthened for improved road holding and increased rigidity, and a gull arm design adopted to secure greater freedom for muffler layout. The exhaust system is positioned under the pillion step to bring it closer to the bike’s center of gravity, with a short muffler that further contributes to the concentration of mass. This painstaking attention is to detail results in a highly sophisticated design. Other features that add to the bike appeal the motorcycle include the newly developed assist slipper clutch for easier clutch operation and an enhanced feeling of rider security thanks to the mitigation of abrupt engine braking during downshifting. The new model’s styling features compact front and rear fairing designed to present an image of extreme compactness, combined with mirrors with built-in turn signals to achieve a cool, aggressive look. Manufactured at Honda’s Hamamatsu Factory in Japan, it will be released successively in European markets.

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MotoGP 2007 season had been end with Stoner as the winner followed by Pedrosa and Rossi. For you, Rossi's fans, the last race might be very disappointing. Rossi should lose his second position only in the 3 last laps. Well,.. just forget it. Next year Rossi will perform much better, don't worry! I fan him so much!  :D.  Want to know more about his bike? Here is YamahaYZR-M1!

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Yamaha's success saling automatic bike in Indonesia influenced other manufacturer to sale the same bike type. After Yamaha Nouvo, Yamaha launch Yamaha Mio which has won Indonesian market and forced Honda and Suzuki to take a role in this class. Honda launched Honda Vario and Suzuki lauched Suzuki Spin and Skywave to compete Yamaha Mio. Then, Yamaha launch Mio Soul and we hear some rumors in recent days that Yamaha will bring their retro bike to Indonesia, Yamaha Vino. People call it Yamaha Mio Vino, yups ..  it could be a retro style of Yamaha Mio, not like it's original Vino which has only 50CC capacity, but 125CC.

Well,..  let's pay attention to the following specs:

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