The Grease Monkey is back after quite a while. And as u guessed, this has to be quite an interesting topic to be discussed otherwise why would the grease monkey be back instead of monkeying around!!
He found a great article on the recent design trends in cars based on the aerodynamic research which greatly interests and inspires the grease monkey. The article briefs on how the recent trend on edgy corners adds to the aerodynamic efficiency of the cars like the Volt's edgy rear corner that increases the turbulence at the rear creating lesser aerodynamic drag. The article also points out Toyota's "Aerocorner" design approach.
Happy reading!!
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/21/automobiles/21AERO.html?_r=2&8dpc
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Aerodynamics - New design cues!
Posted by Winder at 12/21/2008 01:22:00 PM 8 comments
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Singapore GP - 1st F1 Night Race!
The 1st ever Night Race in F1 history!.... and yes its this weekend!..... Watch the teaser here...
Posted by Winder at 9/23/2008 10:30:00 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Though Toyota is miles ahead with the prius, GM has a concept that will change the rules of the hybrid game.
Posted by Winder at 9/17/2008 11:09:00 PM 1 comments
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Performing a wheelie!
Heres an amatuer's take on performing one... I have done a few basic wheeling stunts on my bike while in India (ofcourse, am just a street biker). And it’s very exciting and I should say it takes courage n time 2 understand the art. But once you understand, the sheer pleasure is exhilarating! Also an added bonus of impressing the other sex! Infact it could be your real motive too for all I know!
As I was about to write about the stunts, I found a similar post on xkmph.com by Santanu, the administrator for the site. Here is the link:
http://xkmph.com/discuss/index.php?topic=730.0
Until I tell you a few variations in my style, drive fast, take chances, be safe!
Posted by Winder at 8/28/2008 01:54:00 AM 0 comments
Monday, June 16, 2008
R15 Review on IBN Live
This is a very good review video from IBN Live:
Part 2:
What more can I say!!... Get your hands on it now!
If you are not able to watch the videos, head to the IBN Live site
Posted by Winder at 6/16/2008 11:22:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: Bikes, video snips, Yamaha R15
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Yamaha R15 website launched!
The way Yamaha has built the product shows everywhere!.... The marketing of the rpoduct is awesome, atleast on the web. Which is good as this is a niche segment and the targetting is perfect. Coudnt have done a better job!
Posted by Winder at 6/12/2008 08:28:00 AM 2 comments
Labels: Bikes, Yamaha R15
Yamaha R15 Specification
As the Yamaha R15 goes on sale from today, I thought I might post some trivia on it before other bloggers do! ( Kinda selfish huh! ;))
Yamaha R15 Specs as found on Rocking Roadies
Engine : 149.8cc, 10.4:1 compression, Liquid cooled, 4 Valve, Forged Pistons, 4 valve SOHC
with hi performance Radiator
Fuel Injection - Delphi 6 hole type with Sensors n feedback to ECU and centred spark plug
6 speed gearbox
Steel deltabox frame
Power 17ps/8500 rpm
Torque 15nm/7500 rpm
Top speed 140 kph
Tyres:
Front MRF 80/90 17" Tubeless
Rear MRF 100/80 17" Tubeless
Fuel Tank - 12 Litres
Overall length - 1995 mm
Width - 670 mm
Height - 1070 mm
Wheelbase - 1290 mm
Min. Ground Clearance - 160 mm
Ignition - Self
Suspension:
Front - Standard microscopic
While most specs are known by now, the Power and Torque numbers are news. The bike develops 1PS less than the Pulsar 200(18PS@ 8000RPM) and 3PS less than the Pulsar 220. Nevertheless, thats an impressive spec for a 150cc bike as it betters the 16.5 PS cranked by Pulsar 180.
The rear tyres are thin, this doesnt come as a surprise as the Auto Expo featured a thin tyre version only.
Also the compression ratio specified is not quite what I expected. I expected a CR between 12:1 and 13:1 which would match the P220 CR of 12.8:1.
Wishing R15 a gr8 debut from all Indi bikers!!
Welcoming a new era of super-sport biking on Indi roads!!
P.S: I am though not very sure about the authenticity of the R15 Power and Torque numbers posted in Rocking Roadies.
UPDATE: Figures are correct
Posted by Winder at 6/12/2008 07:12:00 AM 1 comments
Labels: Bikes, Yamaha R15
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Yamaha R15 promo video
Watch this Bangalore Wheels promo on full screen!
Though the video quality in the next video is not very good, nevertheless this is a worth-watch promo
Posted by Winder at 6/10/2008 12:29:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Bikes, Yamaha R15
Friday, June 06, 2008
YAMAHA R15 debut on June 12!
YAMAHA YZF R15 countdown begins!
Buckle up for the most exciting new age bike to scorch Indian roads! ( ya, the infamous Indian roads). Scroll down for the teaser from Yamaha...
Posted by Winder at 6/06/2008 03:39:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Bikes, Yamaha R15
Friday, May 30, 2008
Mustang Shelby
Posted by Winder at 5/30/2008 11:20:00 PM 0 comments
Labels: interesting stuff, new cars, Rantings, video snips