Making Of The Iconic Harley Davidson V-Rod
For over 100 years, Harley ruled the market with top class bikes, for which people had to be on a waiting list to buy one in the 1990’s. Harley wanted to build a new type of motorcycle so they gave a shot for making a motorcycle that had both speed and styling. The project was code named P4. Harley put up a racing team with a bike named VR1000; the first liquid cooled Harley, where the others were air cooled.
We all know what a conventional internal combustion engine is and how it works, but ever wondered how a Rotary Engine or a Wankel Engine works? It is the same alternate engine which the automobile industry has witnessed on the iconic Suzuki RE-5. Here’s an insight story on how Wankel engine works-
A petrol engine of any kind requires fuel and air mixture for effective combustion, which is a very well known fact. The process of creating this air-fuel mixture and regulating its flow is done by the Carburetors, whereas modern expensive machines make use of alternative electronic fuel injectors. The following article will explain about the basic principle, parts, working, advantages and disadvantages of a carburetor.
We Indians have always got his nagging thing in the head to compare a motorcycle to any other one. Be it RD 350 vs. KTM Duke 390, Himalayan vs. the Impulse, Kawasaki Ninja H2 vs. the H2R and the list is literally, endless. But what do you get out of these comparisons and questions, especially if you don’t intend to buy either of the motorcycles? Does it solve the problems caused by an opened Pandora’s box? Actually, I think these ‘tests’ give rise to some more questions and doubts which ultimately play with our little, primitive minds, similar to how a little girl plays and throws around an old doll she doesn’t like anymore.
Motorcycling is a sport that is to be loved and enjoyed; it gives immense pleasure and peace of mind. So it is always safer to ride defensively and not aggressively, meaning following the traffic rules, showing courtesy and staying safe throughout the ride. It is always good to enjoy the superior power of your machine and to stay out of trouble and not getting into trouble. Under some circumstances, there are some aspects that the manufacturer is reluctant to talk about. One of them is motorcycle wobbling.
The Bajaj Dominar 400 has certainly an edge over other competition; it is not only priced extremely competitive but also seems better value for money in all regards. Even if you consider it on the parameter of the now discontinued Pulsar NS200, the Dominar 400 being used the same platform ascertain its own success.
Since I wear spectacles, I had to find a helmet that will accommodate my spectacles without any hassle. I fixed my budget for a helmet to Rs.5000 and started testing helmets like MT, LS2, SOL, Kranos and KBC. Out of the following brands I came down to SOL and KBC brand. And finally decided to go with a matte black gorgeous SOL helmet, let's check it out how did I find this lid after using it extensively for over 8 months from now.
Under rapid or emergency braking the wheels tend to lock up, since the force applied by the rider on the tires is more than what it can take up. When this happens the rider falls down and his face faces the floor, which is bad . Modern technology grows every second, so the automobile manufacturers wanted to develop something that can prevent unwanted wheel lock ups, providing a shorter stopping distance. Hence they came up with the technology called ABS, meaning “Anti-Lock Braking System”.
The Dominar is for the exceptions, for people who don’t fit into just one segment of the society. For people who aren’t affected easily by adverts and psychological segmentation of products. It is probably for the practical breed of people who don’t like too much speed but prefer a whiff of it for those short early morning rides or for quick sprints to the office, in formal clothing.
For every woman and man the most priceless gift of God will be becoming a parent. It is a feeling that no money or gift can satisfy. But is it safe enough for a pregnant lady to travel on a two wheeler during pregnancy? Let's find out.
