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Monday, October 21, 2013

Video BMW Shows Off i3 EV and i8 Hybrid Concepts

The headline story on the automotive front today (that would be Friday, July 29) is no doubt the presentation of the first concept models of BMWs new division for alternative fuel vehicles that we will come to know as the "i" series.
Weve already given you a first look at the i3 pure-electric hatchback as well as the sporty i8 gasoline-electric hybrid coupe concepts, but BMW has also released a series of films on both vehicles.
For the time being, the films show computer generated version of the i3 and i8 but we reckon it wont be long before BMW releases real-life videos of the two concept cars that will receive their world premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show this September.

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KTM 1290 Superduke R concept is crazy Video

KTM 1290 Superduke R concept is crazy [Video]
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This is the Kiska designed KTM superduke 1290 R that was unveiled at EICMA in Milan and is a pretty crazy looking motorcycle with an estimated 180hp and a custom made akrapovic exhaust.

As we can see by the name, it is based on the new KTM Super Duke and uses the LC8 engine from the KTM 1190 RC8 R with an extra 100cc.

Official info from KTM:

Engine: Liquid-cooled V-twin based on the RC8 R with ride-by-wire

Displacement: one.point.three

Power and torque: More than ever

Electronic assistance: ABS, traction control, anti-stoppie, and anti-wheelie control (all can be deactivated)

Frame: Chrome-molybdenum steel tubular frame

Swingarm: Light-alloy single-sided swingarm

Suspension components: WP prototypes – upside-down fork with gas pressure cartridge, directly connected shock absorber

Wheels and tyres: Light-alloy wheels with slicks

Brakes: Brembo racing callipers front and rear

Weight: Unbelievably low