1974/92 Mini British Open Classic

This is a near perfect, highly collectible, Rover British Open Classic.  This is a very rare car.  They only made 1000 of these and only 10 are known to exist in the USA.  Jay Leno has one of them.  Make sure to watch my video on Youtube

 

History

The Mini British Open Classic was a limited run of 1000 cars for the UK market. And two limited runs for the German market, 1st run in 1992 and the 2nd in 1999, the last run was based on the Cooper MPi Sportpack

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

# 4 cylinder, transverse OHV, 1275cc. 50 PS (EEC) @ 5000 RPM with 3 way catalyst.

SUSPENSION

# All independent, rubber cone springs, telescopic dampers.

STEERING

# Rack and pinion.

BRAKES

# Servo-assisted, dual circuit system, discs front, drums rear.

WHEELS & TYRES

# 12” Sports style alloy wheels with 147/70 x 12 low profile tyres.

ELECTRICAL ( 12 volt negative earth system )

# Two column stalks for indicators, horn, headlamp dip/main beam/flash, 2 speed wipers with flick wipe and electric screen washers. Hazard warning lamps. Heated rear window, side repeat flashers. Rear fog guard lamp. Twin reversing lamps.

IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT

# Electronic tune 3 band stereo radio/cassette (R552) with two speakers and wing mounted aerial.

INSTRUMENTATION

# Twin pack binnacle incorporating speedometer and fuel level and water temperature gauges.

# Warning lights for direction indicators, main beam, ignition/no charge, low oil pressure, brake circuit failure, heated rear window and rear fog guard lamp.

INTERIOR FEATURES

# Countryman Tweed and leather seat facings (Stone Beige) with green piping and sewn in badge.

# Upholstered front seat head restraints in Countryman Tweed.

# Rake adjusting front seat squabs.

# Countryman Tweed trimmed door and quarter casings (Stone Beige) with chrome mylar strip.

# 3-spoke leather trimmed steering wheel (Stone Beige) with “Mini” badge on centre pad.

# Full width front parcel shelf, with trimmed and padded rails ( colour-keyed).

# Fresh air/demister with face level air vents.

# Fascia mounted ash tray.

# Colour keyed front and rear seat belts.

# Anti-dazzle rear view mirror.

# Twin sun visors with passenger’s vanity mirror.

# Rear combination boxes.

# Twin Door bins.

# Cut pile carpet.

# Gear lever gaiter.

# Handbrake grip

# Tinted glass

# Opening rear quarter windows.

BODY FEATURES

# Power operated fabric sunroof with switch.

# Body colour door mirrors/number plate lamp cover.

# Chrome bumpers, door and bootlid handles and tailpipe finisher.

# Chrome effect grille.

# Black wheel arch extensions and sill finisher.

# Laminated windscreen.

# Locking fuel filler cap.

# “British Open Classic” decals on rear wings and bootlid with side coachline.

# “Mini” shield bonnet badge.

# Comprehensive anticorrosion treatment with six year warranty.

ECONOMY

# Imperial mpg.

    * Urban                            37.3 mpg

    * @ 56 mph                     54.2 mpg

    * @ 76 mph                     33.8 mpg

# Metric 1/100 km

    * Urban                            7.6 l/100 km

    * @ 90 km/h                    5.2 l/100 km

    * @120 km/h                  8.4 l/100 km

PERFORMANCE

    * 0-60 mph                       13.4 secs

    * 30-50 mph (4th gear)   10.9 secs

    * 50-70 mph (4th gear)   14.9 secs

    * Max Speed                    87 mph

    * Torque (EEC)               89 NM @ 2600 rpm

INTERIOR TRIM

# Fabric: Countryman Tweed and Leather.

# Colour: Stone Beige.

EXTERIOR BODY COLOURS

# British Racing Green Metallic.

The 1992 advert featured in Mini World

The 1999 advert for the 2nd production run in Germany

Big Motor Modification

Aprillia Scarabeo Matic

Audi wins 24 Hours of Le Mans for the 8th in Turn 9 Years

Okay - how many of you thought that Audi wasn't going to have a clear shot of winning the race? Anybody? well, it certainly is no surprise to me that Audi with their R10 won the 24 overall in 8 of the past 9 years , despite the Peugeot 908 dominating the first part of the race. never in my life have I seen such an amazing team dominate such an amazing race in the fashion that they have - especially when Peugeot was really putting pressure on them during the entire 24 hours. This truly was a perfect race for Audi, and a classic race for the 275,000 spectators that were on hand to see it who definitely got their money's worth. Peugeot vows to come back next year after finishing second..and so, the battle between the diesels continues on, for sure. Le Mans Results 1. Dindo Capello (Italy) / Tom Kristensen (Denmark) / Allan McNish (Scotland) Audi Sport North America (Audi R10) 381 laps 2. Marc Gene (Spain) / Nicolas Minassian (France) / Jacques Villeneuve (Canada) Team Peugeot Total (Peugeot 908) 381 laps 3. Franck Montagny (France) / Christian Klien (Austria) / Ricardo Zonta (Brazil) Peugeot Sport Total (Peugeot 908) 379 4. Alexandre Premat (France) / Lucas Luhr (Germany) / Mike Rockenfeller (Germany) Audi Sport Team Joest (Audi R10) 374

Powerful Day In The Land of Oz

Powerful Day In The Land of Oz

Aussie native, Will Power, has set the fastest practice time in the IRL Indy Car Series, Thursday - clearly becoming the favorite (along with fellow natives Ryan Briscoe, & Scott Dixon) for the Nikon Indy 300, an exhibition race at Surfer's Paradise, Australia, and the final race of the 2008 season. Despite setting the lap time of 1:34.8, he's still knows its not the fastest practice time that matters: "It's still early and qualifying isn't until tomorrow.........That and Sunday are all that matter to me. I am glad we are quick, but we still need to improve the car a bit. This is a very competitive field and we will have to be faster (during qualifications)." Helio Castroneves, who received clearance to leave the U.S., after being indicted earlier this month for federal tax charges, set the second fastest lap with a 1:36.1 on the 2.796 mile street circuit. Fresh out of his NASCAR ride, and back in the series that gave him a series championship in 2007 - Dario Franchitti of Target Chip Ganassi Racing has set the 3rd fastest practice time, only being .10 seconds behind Castroneves. Despite this race being an exhibition only event, this race is very well known in size and stature throughout Australia, sometimes being likened to Indy, and for this reason, I have started calling it the Oz version of the Indianapolis 500. In fact, a majority of the field that raced the 500 this year, have raced in years past at Surfers Paradise in the CART/Champ Car days of competition "That will not make one inch of difference when it comes to race time. This is one race every serious Indy Car driver wants to compete in and win." - Dario Franchitti

Toyota Test Intelligent Transport Systems

Toyota Test Intelligent Transport Systems

Tokyo - imagine traffic is orderly, safe and free from accidents, of all those expectations. On February 25-28 later, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will test the transportation system or advanced super self-called Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Tokyo street, Japan. Tokyo - imagine traffic is orderly, safe and free from accidents, of all those expectations. On February 25-28 later, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will test the transportation system or advanced super self-called Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Tokyo street, Japan. In its test, Toyota will use the seven units of vehicles each capable of interacting with one another, including the condition of the segment-to Marka road and street signs. The purpose of this demonstration is in order to reduce the risk of accidents on the road. Seven units of the car used for the demo, five units of the Lexus LS460 and the rest is the Toyota Crown Hybrid. The entire car will be demonstrating this powerful system Radar Cruise Control with All-speed Tracking and Intelligent Parking Assist. Cars will be integrated with the ability to indicate the condition of the environment. For example, if a traffic light is still red, the car has been equipped with systems that ITS will provide a warning alarm to pengemudinya to wait and do not turn gas pedal, because the car also will not be running. Even if a green traffic light at the junction, while there are still people who still cross the road, the car again automatically give a warning to alert drivers. Similarly, when there is still in front of the other vehicle, with the ITS system, the car itself will be able to consider a safe distance that drivers can be used as a guide to avoid collision. To future plans, starting in 2010 or later in March 2011, Japan is expected on the roads have been applying this integrated transportation system.

Yamaha Fazer FZ6S VS Ducati 749

Yamaha Fazer FZ6S VS Ducati 749 on the street wild race

Triumph Gold Flake Scrambler

This beauty has been picked up by a few different biker blogs already but I'm so taken by it that I'm going to post her here too. Big shoutout to RocketGarage and Motochimp

MV Augusta and Honda Classic Racers

MV Augusta and Honda Classic Racers - Cafe Racer Motorcycles

Ducati Factory Streetfighter Nude Motorcycles

Ducati Factory Streetfighter Motorcycles

More Cafe Guzzi Motorcycles

I now. I know. I post a lot of Guzzi's. I admit I have a soft sport. The engine on this bike is a like industrial art to me.

Great stuff from the Packard Auto Museum courtesy of Ted Guthrie.

Here's Bruce, with a German-made Horex moped, which he just unearthed. The little putter features zero miles, having never been fueled. Bruce himself is well-known for his restroration work on Indians and numerous other brands, as well as his extensive collection of BMW's and other German bikes.

This sculture, which sits in the lobby of the museum, not only shows the design of Packard automobiles' famous hood ornament, but also lists some of the manufacturer's innovations in the auto industry.

Here's a couple of real oldies. Just visible to the left is one of the first Packard automobiles ever produced. It runs - regularly.

Check out that gorgeous Indian sidecar rig. To the right is one of the Packard family's personal cars, dating to the 30's, plus two 50's-era concept cars in the back.

Another fabulous Indian. Look closely and you can see that the pinstriping and the tank graphic are all hand-painted. Big Packard limo in the back.

Check out these two Ariels. Square Four in the front, and a twin behind it. Fabulous restos.

Cool, Maico streetbike from the 50's. Get a load of all the interesting features. Leading-link forks, all-enclosed bodywork, gorgeous paint & graphics, crankcase induction, big, comfy seat, bar-end turn signals. Also, how 'bout the chicken-coop-find BMW R25 behind and to the left?

There is much more to see at the Packard museum, plus they are preparing to open a huge addition. Note that the motorcycle displays run from January - April, each year. For more information, go to: http://packardmuseum.org

2009 - Honda GL1800HPN

2009 Honda GL1800HPN

Honda PCX 125cc Cruiser Scooter

Honda PCX 125cc Cruiser Scooter

Honda will be introducing a new scooter archetypal for the ASEAN and all-around bazaar soon, alpha with Thailand area it will be produced. The new Honda PCX is powered by a 4-stroke water-cooled 125cc distinct butt agent that can do 50km per liter on the ECE 40 MODE cycle. It’s not activity to be cheap, as the PCX will be positioned as a high-end but high-value model. The Honda PCX appearance an “idling stop system” area the agent can shut off automatically back the scooter comes to a complete stop. This can advice save ammunition burning while you delay for a cartage ablaze or for whatever acumen you’re chock-full – cartage jams don’t assume to affectation that abundant of a botheration for these bikes.

Kawasaki KLX 150S Specifications

Kawasaki KLX 150S Picture

Kawasaki KLX 150S Technical Specification:

Engine type: 4-Step, SOHC, 2 valves
System: air
Number of cylinder & Content: 1 fruit & 144cc
Step x Diameter: 58.0 x 54.4 mm
Comparison of Compression: 9,5:1
Maximum power: 8.60 kW / 8000 rpm
Maximum Torsion: 12 Nm / 6500 rpm
Carburettor: Keihin NCV24
Starter System: Kick Starter & Electric Starter
Transmission type: 5 speed return
Comparison Roda Gigi: To-1: 2.917 (35/12)
To-2: 2.000 (32/16)
To-3: 1.474 (28/19)
4th: 1.182 (26/22)
To-5: 1.000 (24/24)
Gigi final comparison: 3.143 (44/14)
Number of Ratio Roda Gigi: 9.051 in Top Gear
Ignition system: DC-CDI
Idle Speed: 1400 (± 50) rpm
Type of frame: Perimeter, Box Section, Stainless Steel High
Rear Suspension : UNION TRAK ® linkage system and single shock with 5-way preload adjustability / 7.1 in.
Length x Width x Height: 1975 X 760 X 1080 mm
Wheel bearing distance: 1,285 mm
Lowest distance to the ground: 250 mm
Suspension Front: 33mm telescopic fork / 7.1 in.
Front brake: Hidrolic, Single-Disc
Rear brake: Hidrolic, single-Disc
Front Wheel: 70/100-19
Rear Wheel: 90/100-16
Julur Front: 310 mm
Julur Rear: 380 mm
Type / Length helm: Handle Bar / 760mm
Turn the corner: 43 ° to 43 ° left and right
Maximum weight: 228 kg
Weight empty: 108 kg

2009 - Honda GL1800 Pictures

2009 Honda GL1800

New 2009 Softail Deluxe Harley Davidson

New Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe 2009 has a redesigned, narrow-profile rider seat with collapsible pockets in the shell that make the seat narrower when straddling the motorcycle at rest. Motorcycles Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe is do not come around very often, So... Don't miss your chance to Own One of them.

In this stuff, we will try to give you information about Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe 2009 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Enjoy our review, we hope you can compare this bike to other cruiser motorcycles before you decide to buy Harley Davidson 2009.


The 2009 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN sale in the market around $17,449 - $18,274. The HD Softail Deluxe FLSTN is a slick ride with a modern power train and suspension for a truly confidence-inspiring riding experience. From the whitewall tires and full-skirted fenders to the tombstone taillight, this bike brings back the past with Deluxe style.


Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN 2009 available in many colors; Vivid Black; Flame Blue Pearl (New); Black Denim; Red Hot Sunglo (New); Two-Tone White Gold Pearl/Pewter Pearl; Two-Tone White Gold Pearl/Black Pearl; Two-Tone Deep Turquoise/Antique White; Two-Tone Red Hot Sunglo/Smokey Gold; Two-Tone Black Ice/Blue Ice; Two-Tone Light Candy Root Beer/Dark Candy Root Beer; and Two-Tone Big Purple Flake/Brilliant Silver (Custom Color Available April through May 2009).


The Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe is one of the motorcycles that Harley Davidson dealerships don't keep many of in stock. Find the Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN 2009 at showroom floor, and luckier still to have a choice of colors near your place.

Thanks to: http://new-harley-davidson.blogspot.com

2009 Sportster XR1200 Harley Davidson

New Harley-Davidson 2009 Sportster XR1200 Picture Wallpaper

In the end of 2008, The Harley Davidson released motorcycle sportster platform in Europe which called as Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200. But it didn't take Harley long to mend its ways and announce the release of the XR1200 in the U.S at early 2009, the company is banking on the enthusiasm of the hardcore nostalgic motorcycle fans.

The Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200, listed with an MSRP of $11,179, wears a brawny 90 horsepower, air-cooled V-twin, beefy brakes, and a dry weight of 551 lbs. Many costumer has said that the Sportsters, for the most part, don't quite convey as much bravado as a Dyna or Road Glide.


The 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200 injects some steroids into the lineup with a more powerful engine and aggressive suspension setup. Starting with the traditional air-cooled pushrod 1,200 cc V-twin, Harley has bumped the compression ratio to 10:1, added performance cams, precision-cooled cylinder heads, a large capacity oil cooler and downdraft electronic fuel injection.


The combination of quality rubber, lightened rolling inertia courtesy the wheels, 59-inch wheelbase and stout fork, the Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200 turns in easily and stays on target all the way through your chosen corner arc with stability and confidence. The Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200 available in three colors :


Actually, the Harley-Davidson Sportster XR 1200 is based on race-winning XR 750 dirt trackers that were popularized, ironically, on U.S. soil. It's designed to fit the average height European customer, but we can't help but wonder if this market-specific model would ever be modified for sale in North America.

The XR1200's Nissin brakes are significantly upgraded from standard-issue Sportsters, with four-piston 292 mm dual discs up front and a single-piston 260 mm disc at the rear. In running order, the Harley-Davidson Sportster XR 1200 tips the scales at 580 pounds. These brakes are nothing short of spectacular and should be grasped with caution should you take advantage of an XR 1200 demo ride and are expecting the usual Harley brake.


If you see the instruments on the Harley-Davidson Sportster XR 1200 are minimal. Watching the needle bounce around on the good-sized, round, white-faced tach is what you’ll mainly see. A compact digital speedo on Sportster XR 1200 body is centered next to it on the handlebars and the digital display makes it easy to know exactly how fast you’re going. A dual trip meter and clock have been thrown in for good measure.

thanks to: http://new-harley-davidson.blogspot.com/

Kawasaki NinjaRR Modifications

Kawasaki NinjaRR MODIFICATION

Daytona clutch cable and Daytona master cylinder brake

carbonized cms silencer with nsr sp rear handle bar

Kawasaki NinjaRR Wheels and rims

Kawasaki NinjaRR MODIFICATION CMS racing exhaust

Kawasaki ninja 250RR open air carburetor

Kawasaki Ninja 250 R rear suspension and wheel

Yoshimura steps and engine Kawasaki ninja 250R

Kawasaki NinjaRR Modifications Spec Details:

Bike Model: Kawasaki Ninja RR
Chassis: KRR150
Engine: 1878 Super Kips Engine
Suspension: OEM (fr), Ohlins (rr)
Brakes: Nissin GSX 750 with NSR RR rotor(fr), OEM (rr)
Wheels: Enkei Racing 17x1.85 (fr), 17x3.00(rr)
Tyres: Bridgestone Battlax BT090 100/70 (fr), 120/70(rr)
Fuel: AVGAS (race), Pertamax Plus (daily)
Oil: Shell Racing-X (2T), Conoco 10-40W (Engine), Motul DOT 5.1 (brakes)

Internal Engine Mods:
OEM piston and ring, port & polish, cylinder sleeves, Boyesen 755 reed valve

External Engine Mods:

CMS racing exhaust system, Keihin PWK racing carburetor (open air), Daytona racing throttle cable, Daytona front master cylinder brake system, GPR braided brake lines, Ferodo racing brake pads

Drivetrain:
OEM gearbox and clutch, Daytona racing clutch cable

Bodyworks:
OEM Lime Green colour, half naked fairing, Yoshimura racing steps, Nova Dash side blinkers

Alien Style Motorcycle Modified in Bali

Bali deserves two thumbs signals in terms of modifications. Their work, especially for motorcycles, has a value of very high art. Maybe you still remember the Honda Vario diamond studded or low-rider Honda Beat Kompas.com displayed.

This time, there's nothing more powerful, the work I Dewa Gede Agus Umbara. Incidentally, Agus was an artist. No doubt, Honda Supra 1999 production was constrained ogoh-ogoh alien style. Agus so called results of this hand skills.

Of view, the process needed a calm, precision, and patience and a bit complex because so many details. "We did keep his alien form perfect, such as the bone loss, legs, and head," he explained.

Deserves praise back to Agus because he uses the waste, not the new components. Lyrics of the tail and head. He said that the use of waste from the fence combined with a motor component unused. He took the example of shockbreker front, gear, until the chain.

Fuel tank is made of a tube in the middle of the rod. Admittedly, filling stations must use the small tube. Then, several former shockbreker made hand and foot.

Although the form of many doubtful if these aliens can walk, Agus ensure made able to slide. Only, he says that for the new will take, he had to adapt because the bike was heavy. Then, buttocks feel uncomfortable because sitting on hard metal.

New Honda CBR 250RR Launched

New Honda CBR 250 RR

Madrid - If PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) is still a lot of thinking to get a full fairing sport bike for throwing ninja 250 the domination of this class, is not the case with Honda in Spain.

For Honda plans to spend CBR 250RR to compete with the might of Ninja 250 and Hyosung GT 250 R at the scene of the matador's country.

As quoted from the site detikOto Spain Solomoto, Saturday (31/10/2009), Honda reportedly is preparing the birth of motor sport anyarnya platform built over the CRF 250R to hit the Ninja and hooks young children Spain.

Honda CBR 250 RR that it was also carrying 249.4 cc engine belongs to the CRF 250 R 32kw/11000min belching power with 29.3Nm/8500min torque.

There's more fun that their principals in Japan in the coming 2011 will also bring CBR 250 RR is the 'mother country' that is in Thailand and India country where Honda has factories with a large capacity with a plan to modernize all of their product models for later exported to various countries

2009 - Honda CBR600RR ABS Motorcycle Gallery