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In the car market today not only puts emphasis on design and performance of the car, but it also gives much attention (sometimes over other characteristics) the fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions .

Thus, in addition to providing information on the displacement and engine power, you must also report the amount of consumption in liters per 100 kilometers, and the emission of carbon dioxide.

That is why it has developed a list of 10 most efficient cars sold in Spain, with a clear role for hybrid and electric cars.
The 10 most efficient cars sold in Spain

1) Smart ForTwo CDI Coupé 33 (3.3 liters per 100 kilometers)

2) Eco Toyota Prius (3.9 liters per 100 kilometers) Read the rest of this entry »

Triumph brings the GT version of Sprint model. Equipped with a 1050 cc engine is the future evolution of the model that began in 2005 with the comfort and the potential for tourism as the main features to highlight.

The new Triumph Sprint GT 1050 is a bike that one of the highest levels of effectiveness and placed among the highest in its segment. This update brings new features such as ergonomics which has been adjusted to make it more accessible and manageable. This was achieved by lowering your seat until the 815 mm and varying the height of the footrest of both the pilot and passenger.

As for the mechanics should be mentioned that is riding the famous engine of 1050 cc three-cylinder, 12-valve liquid-cooled, but this time, earn some power, about 5 hp to reach the 130 total.

This is a bike that uses the base to renew its previous model and position as one of the best options to its competitors thanks to its behavior, the technology that equips and its price (13,695 euros)

If your grand father’s garage has a 1966 Dodge Charger, and he is willing to give it to you, what would be the first thing in your mind? Looking at the dust, it is easily removed by car wash liquid, but how about the broken grill that looks so bad? How about the engine that never starts successfully since 5 years ago? It is definitely a retired car, and not exactly a well maintained vintage car. The good news today’s is it not difficult for you to make it run on the road once again.

The world really changes into a small village. What you need here in your country is easily found in the dodge parts’ website, because the dodge enthusiasts are linked together. You may want to search an affordable grill for your 1966 Dodge Charger, all you need to do is type it in the website and let the online showcase advise you the price. If you can not find a new grill for your vintage ride, the used ones are offered for reasonable price.

Do not turn down the family dodge charger! If the one in your grand father’s garage is 1966 Dodge Charger, it is very rare. The 1966 was introduced on new year day and replace by new model of Dodge Charger one year after. It will not only a family treasure, it could be a real good investment for you. The website for Dodge is as good as the website for otis ford’s parts. All you can do is nice cup of coffee and time to find what you need for your vintage Dodge Charger.

This post was written by Phillip Thow.

Adjust their model Triumph Speed Triple. An improved weight distribution on the chassis and some components relocated for greater stability and agility are some of the changes on this bike that I present below.

The changes experienced by the Speed Triple will report a weight reduction of about 3 kilos (a kilo wheels weigh less each). The frame is narrower and the ground clearance is smaller. Also moved the seat, as well as external panels, which together will print a more aggressive.

The engine is a 1050 cc three-cylinder has been increased potency about 5 CV making about 135 hp total.

Will be available in three color combinations: white Crystal, Phantom black and red devil. Also worth noting that for the first time, the Speed Triple will be available in a version with ABS.

The Honda DN 01 has a 4-stroke engine, 2 cylinder 52 ° V liquid-cooled SOHC 8-valve, cooling is liquid and the displacement of 680 cc. It stands out due to have a futuristic and aggressive style.

The bore x stroke is 81 x 66 mm, the compression ratio is 10:1, the maximum is 45 kW/7.500 min (95/1/EC) Max torque is 64 Nm/6.000 min ( 95/1/EC), the idle speed is 1,200 min, and the oil capacity is 4 liters.

The carburetor is electronic injection PGM-FI, the diameter of the butterfly is 40 mm, the air filter is a cartridge-type mesh, the ignition system is electronic, fully transistorized ignition timing is 12 ° BTDC (idle ) ~ 60 ° BTDC (5,500 rpm), and type of spark plug is SIMR8A9 (NGK).

The boot is electric, battery capacity is 12 V/12 AH, the alternator output is 450 W, the headlights are 12 V, 55 W x2 (short) / 55 W x 1 (high), the HFT clutch with hydraulic control, activation of the clutch is automatic, and the type of transmission is HFT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

The primary reduction is 1.136 (75/66), the relationships of belt is 3 ~ 1, the final reduction is 1.4, the final drive is sealed gimbals, the chassis is double cradle, steel tube, the aluminum swingarm is single-arm, the progress is 114 mm, and the launch is 28 º.

The front suspension is 41 mm telescopic fork with 106 mm of travel, the bar diameter is 41 mm, with a distance of 106 mm. The rear suspension has adjustable preload shock absorber with 7-position and 120 mm of travel, with a distance of 120 mm.

The dual front brake is hydraulic disc 296 x 4 mm with combined 3-piston calipers, ABS and sintered metal pads, the diameter is 296 mm. The rear brake hydraulic disc 276 x 6 mm combined with two-piston caliper, ABS and sintered metal pads, the diameter is 276 mm.

The front wheel has an aluminum wheel, 17M / M x MT3, 5, and the rear has an aluminum wheel, 17M / C x MT6. The front tire size is 130/70-ZR17M/C (62W), and the bottom is 190/50-ZR17M/C (73 W). The front tire pressure is 225 kPa and back is 250 kPa.

The length is of 2,315 mm, the width is 820 mm, the height is 1,115 mm, the wheelbase to 1,605 mm, seat height is 690 mm, the turning radius is 3.2 m, the ground clearance is 135 mm, weight in running order is 270 Kg (D: 131 kg, T: 139 Kg.)

The maximum payload is 186 kg, the weight load is 434 Kg (D: 165 kg, T: 269 Kg.) The tank capacity is 15.1 liters (includes 3-liter reserve with indicator in LCD panel).

the Italian Company MV Agusta brings a huge fireball on two wheels that keep your style in pursuit of power. This is the MV Agusta Brutale 1090, a bike that started as a 750 and already over 1000 cc.

Probably the best naked sports market and has every reason to be, starting with his driving position, high handlebar to control the front and stirrup high and delayed for good mobility and control, in other words, a driving position very sports, though perhaps not the best option for driving with a passenger and with no wind protection.

The engine of 1078 cc with fuel injection. Its output is 144 hp, which gives it a sense of tension and incredible strength. It also has power curves for different types of drive: sports and rain, which limits the power to 100 hp.

In conclusion, There is a bike for beginners. To conduct the 1090 Brutale have to have experience on two wheels, even if it is your case, you’ll enjoy the most of this bike

Satelis the Peugeot 400 has a single cylinder, 4 stroke, 4 valves, liquid, with a displacement of 398.9 cc, maximum output of 32.6 hp and maximum torque of 38.1 Nm / 5,250 rpm

The front suspension is telescopic hydraulic fork 40 mm, and double rear shock absorber is adjustable in 4 positions.

The front brake disk is 2 × 260 mm with brake Classic – 1 × 260 mm with ABS and rear disc is 1 × 240 mm. The front tire is tubeless 120/70-14 “and 150/70-14 Tubeless the bottom is.”

Total length of 2,152 mm, overall width is 765 mm, Seat height is 784 mm and the wheelbase is 1,500 mm. The weight is 213 kg

The Honda CB 1000 R ABS has an engine of 4 cylinders in line, 4 stroke, water cooled, 998 cc engine capacity, a maximum power of 123 hp (92 kW) / 10,000 rpm, maximum torque of 100 Nm / 8,000 rpm The bore x stroke of 75 x 56.5 mm and a compression ratio of 11.2: 1.

The distribution is double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 16-valve power is through PGM-FI electronic fuel injection 36 mm, the ignition is computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance, is electric start and clutch is multi oil bath with coil springs.

The activation hydraulic clutch, the shift is 6-speed final drive is chain-ring sealed, the chassis is mono-Backbone, simple beam cast aluminum swingarm swingarm Pro-arming is cast aluminum and advance is 99 mm.

The launch is 25 º. The front suspension fork is inverted HMAS cartridge-type, adjustable rebound, compression and preload adjustment, the bar diameter is 43 mm, the stroke is 120 mm. The rear suspension is mono-shock gas HMAS, 10-way adjustable preload and rebound adjustment, the travel is 128 mm.

The dual front brake is hydraulic disc with Tokico radial calipers 4-piston Nissin radial and hype (* Combined 3-piston), floating rotors (* ABS) and sintered metal pads, the diameter is 310 mm x 4.5 mm. The rear brake hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper Nissin (* ABS) and sintered pellets, the diameter is 256 mm x 5 mm.

The front wheel is made of cast aluminum with 4 sticks closed section 17 M / C x MT 3.50, and the rear is made of cast aluminum with 4 sticks closed section 17 M / C x MT 5.50. The front tire is 120/70 x ZR 17 M / C (58 W) and the rear is 180/55 x ZR 17 M / C (73 W).

The length is of 2,105 mm, the width is 785 mm, the height of 1,095 mm, wheelbase of 1,445 mm, seat height is 825 mm, and the ground clearance is 130 mm, the tank capacity is 17 liters (including 4 liter reserve, with LCD).

The actual weight is 199 kg dry, and weight in running order is 217 kg/222 kg (with ABS).

The Triumph Thruxton has an air-cooled engine, DOHC, parallel twin, 865-cc, a bore x stroke of 90 x 68 mm, a 9.2:1 compression ratio, a fuel supply multi-point sequential injection with UPS.

The final drive is chain; multiple wet clutch oil system is a 5-speed transmission. The chassis is tubular steel wedge, and rocker arm is double, tubular steel. The front wheel is 36 spoke, 18 x 2.5in and the rear is 40 spoke, 17 x 3.5in.

The front tire is 100/90 18 and the rear is 130/80 R17. The front suspension is 41mm forks with adjustable preload. The rear suspension is chromed spring twin shock with adjustable preload. The front brakes are 320mm floating discs, 2 piston calipers and rear are 255 mm disc, 2 piston calipers.
The length is 2150 mm, width is 695 mm, the height is 1095 mm, seat height is 790 mm, the wheelbase is 1490 mm and ground clearance is 27 grados/97 mm.

The bike tires provide the only contact with the ground, through the contact surface under normal conditions, and because of this they have a strong influence on the handling characteristics of motorcycles. Motorcycle tires have a round cross section to facilitate the desired inclination when a motorcycle tour.

Bike tires are available for many different applications, including: Sports, Sport Touring, Touring, Cruiser, Scooter, On / Off Road, Enduro, Motocross and Racing. There are tires designed for dirtbikes, tourism, sport and race bikes.

Sport / performance tires provide amazing grip but may last 1,600 km or less. Cruiser tires and “Sport Touring” try to find the best compromise between grip and durability. There is also a type of tire developed specifically for the competition. These tires offer the highest levels of grip for cornering. Due to the high temperatures at which these tires work normally use on the street is unsafe because the tires do not usually reach the optimum temperature so it has almost nothing to grip on the road.

Sport Touring – these tires are not generally used for high cornering loads, but for the long straights, good for travel around the country.

Sport Street – these tires are for drivers, “aggressive” street. These tires do not have a long life, but in turn have better traction in high speed corners.

Track or Slick – these tires are for track days. They have a triangular shape, which in turn gives a larger contact patch while leaning. These tires are not recommended for the street by the type of manufacture, and is known to have a shorter life on the street. Read the rest of this entry »