Nowadays there are so many techs being installed on even an entry level sports bike that it has become really hard to keep track of these. Fear not your pals at BikesMedia got you covered, this time we are going to talk about another hidden but important piece in our motorcycles known as Lambda sensor.
Let’s talk, but how can we talk if we are doing 110 km/hr. on Yamuna expressway on a sunny afternoon. So today we will learn about different hand signals which can make our bike-life a bit simpler. The most commonly used hand signals are turn signals indicating whether the rider is going either left or right but there’s more to this sign language.
Rev limiter works by limiting the revs by using different methods even if the throttle is wide open. Almost all the performance bikes are equipped with this device and recently entry-level motorcycles like KTM RC 390 also come equipped with the same. The basic working of a rev limiter involves cutting off one of the many components needed for the combustion process. A rev limiter either controls ignition timing, spark or fuel to the injectors.
A Floating Disc is a two piece rotor; they consist of a steel outer part which is riveted to an aluminum center part which is fixed onto the motorcycle wheel. The steel part is the place where the brakes pads brush on and the aluminum part is the one which connects the wheel and the steel.
The Government of India has taken a bold step to declare the induction of electric vehicles on the Indian roads with a plan to have only electric vehicles plying on the roads by 2030. The practicality of this move will be left to seen as to how soon electric vehicles can match the convenience of internal combustion (IC) engines, as the infrastructure required for electric vehicles is not only decades away, but also requires a substantial amount of investment.
The new 2017 KTM Dukes come with a new chassis which KTM is calling the “bolted sub-frame”. It is typically a frame connected to a frame by either welding, or in the case of KTMs bolted. The concept is pretty simple, you divide the individual frame into two units, and connect them to each other with bolts, yet they remain two separate entities.
Marc Marquez rode a rather perfect race to clinch his fifth victory of the season. Teammate Dani Pedrosa was back into action at the front finishing in second place. Factory Ducati rider Jorge Lorenzo took the second podium finish of this season, way in front of Championship contender and teammate Andrea Dovizioso. Valentino Rossi coming from a tiresome leg injury managed to finish the race in P5, marking a strong comeback.
Maverick Viñales claimed the fifth pole position of this season in front of fellow Spaniard and factory Ducati rider Jorge Lorenzo. Valentino Rossi showed a spectacular performance by qualifying third on the grid, just after breaking his right leg 23 days back. Coming back after 2 surgeries and making a front row start is nothing less than incredible.
The Supersport is now the seventh new model from Ducati been launched this year. Here's an overview of the Supersport and Supersport S in terms of looks and design, engine, performance, electronics and equipment.
Motorcycle riding is not an easy thing to learn; you need patience and a lot of courage. Besides the force within, you also need to understand all the sign which you encounter on the highway in order to know your route and stay safe. So, today we are going to talk about milestones and different colour of milestones you see on the Indian highway. Because before you set out to conquer Indian roads you need to know them.
