BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30

Bridgestone launches new motorcycle tyre

Bridgestone has announced the worldwide introduction of the BATTLAX SPORT TOURING T30 motorcycle tyre on 15th December 2012, with a European launch on 1st March 2013. The SPORT TOURING T30 is the latest tyre to join the BATTLAX line-up with technology based on Bridgestone’s development of MotoGP™ racing tyres.

The development concept of the new T30 is to give riders the real pleasure of touring, with improved handling and dry grip compared to the predecessor BT023 tyre. To achieve this, Bridgestone has developed a new compound, construction and tread pattern, all optimized for better rigidity and contact patch grip.

The T30 is the first Battlax tyre in the touring segment named “T”. Bridgestone now uses T for “Touring”, S for “Sport” and R for “Race” to more clearly position its extensive range of Battlax  tyres.

“The new BATTLAX T30 helps riders find the real pleasure of touring: it gives them quick responsive handling, lets them hold the line they want and gives them the confidence to lean” says Vincent Van Houtte, Senior Manager Motorcycle Tyre Products, Bridgestone Europe.

Bridgestone designed the new T30 compound the way it does for MotoGP™ racing tyres: measuring the range of temperature in which the tyre should operate, and then developing the optimum compound to match the working range. This led to the development of RC polymers (MC tyre use), a compound that builds on the company's exclusive "NanoPro-Tech" technology. This revolutionary technology delivers improved grip and performance in actual use temperature applications.

For the tread pattern, Bridgestone has designed the front with “T-Cross” shaped grooves – straight on the centre and slanted towards the shoulder – giving quick and responsive handling. The rear pattern combines slicker shoulders with “swirled-shape” grooves, providing better contact on the lean in corners.

In-house testing against the BATTLAX BT023 predecessor shows the improved maneuverability and easy handling of the T30, giving riders the real pleasure of touring. Dry handling, grip and cornering all show improvement, with no loss of performance in the wet.

The BATTLAX series is Bridgestone's premium brand of on-road motorcycle tyres. Top of the line BATTLAX tyres race in the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) MotoGP, the premier motorcycle racing world championship series, for which Bridgestone is the official tyre supplier.

Bridgestone offers a wide range of BATTLAX tyres: from touring to racing, and for small motorcycles through to the largest machines.  With a comprehensive line-up of motorcycle tyres, including the BATTLAX series, Bridgestone will strive to continue to support comfortable and enjoyable riding for motorcycle enthusiasts in the years ahead.

New CBR500R

So, what's new about this bike ?

With the debut of the 2013 Honda CBR500R street bike, Honda has somehow managed to get the 500cc parallel twin budget bike to be the weapon of choice in the European Junior Cup — displacing the KTM 690 Duke from its racing duty. A grooming series for World Superbike Racing, the EJC series is a cost-effective way to get young future stars on bikes and in front of the people that could make or break their careers.

Hoping to give the CBR500R a bit more performance cred, something the 47hp machine might need to appeal to new riders who have to adhere to the A2 License requirements, but still want a proper “sport bike” for their first ride. As such, the Honda CBR500R race bike was debuted at EICMA today, and even got a little star power from one Jonathan Rea. 

Singapore Apache

My friend from Singapore sent me this photos ... he claim it happened in 2010..

he claim that the pilot manage to land this apache.

Johore Grand Prix

Do you know ? That once Johore, here in Malaysia. Once, host the most famous Johore Grand Prix ..

The Grand Prix was first held by the late Sir Sultan Ismail, son of the late Sultan Sir Ibrahim in 1940, who was then still called the Tunku Mahkota of Johor.The race is to raise funds for the war. 4 races released in the event that lasted for 2 days. Participation is open only to invited participants only. These invitations are sent to all districts in Johor, including Singapore, Bangkok, Penang and Malacca. The second Grand Prix was ​​organized in 1948.This time the Singapore Motor Club is a newly established at that time was the organizer and receive support from the Tunku Mahkota own.Grand Prix in 1948, lasted only for a day with 4 race is released, 2 to category of motorcycles and 2 for category cars. Second category is for motorcycle below 350cc and the other is 351cc and above. Both categories of motorcycle racing 5 rounds each. The Car is to cars below 1,500 cc, held 5 rounds. While another category was for Formula One cars, supercharged 1,500 cc and 4,500 cc supercharge and took a total of 10 laps. A total of 88 entries recorded in 1950 and 101 entries in 1952.

The total audience is no less than it was then, and the largest viewership recorded in 1952 with a total of 35,000 audience witnessed the race live.Total overall length of the circuit for one round is as far as 3.7 kilometers. It is also a circuit around the city of Johor Bahru area with a combination of straights and slow corners. The race started in front of the Post Office Johor Bahru with a straight shoreline of Lido Road called Jalan Tai Heng  or now the route known as Jalan Sultan Ibrahim. Racers will then turn right towards the Johor Zoo beside Abu Bakar Mosque and next to a hill at the Jalan Gertak Merah. Then the riders will sprint down the hill before once again turn right in front of Ayer Molek Prison.
Straight along Jalan Ayer Molek also allows each rider to make the acceleration up to the line start / finish in front of the Johor Bahru Post Office. The ticket price is fixed at 5 Straits Dollars and the ticket can be purchased in Singapore and Johor Bahru. Most of the race were participated from the wealthy peoples from Singapore and Malaysia.
p/s- may be we need to revive back the racing spirit in Johore as the Royal Highness loves sports car.

Selling my K6 fully loaded Gixxer

Hi all... time passes by.. looking for a great touring bike ..
Selling my fully loaded 1 litre K6 gixxer..
location : Johore, Malaysia

Caberg Hyper X Helmet

Caberg is an English motorcycle helmet manufacturer attempting to make waves in the lucrative, but crowded US market. The company comes to the US with a new design, the Hyper X helmet. It features a clear visor that virtually wraps around the entire helmet.

The Caberg Hyper X looks like something you will see in a Sci Fi movie, or to be specific it looks like something from the prop shop of Ridley Scotts Alien prequel "Prometheus".

The Caberg Hyper X is a unique convertible helmet in that the chin section is removable which transforms it into an open face helmet. It's Bluetooth ready with seating pads for glasses or sunglass.

Speaking of sun, there is also a retractable sun visor that is operated by a single button placed atop the helmet. This helmet can be operated with one hand and with gloves one. The Caberg Hyper X also features a fully removable and washable inner liner. There is also a second large, textured button atop the helmet that opens and closes the vents for air circulation.

 

50 Years History Of FIM World Grand Prix

Perhaps Hong Leong Yamaha can manage one here in Malaysia... but will  they ??

HLY isn't true sportbike fan... well, if you visiting these country, perhaps you can join the celebration..

Here are the Celebration Event Calendar :-

Location	Date	Event
France, Coupes Moto Legende, circuit Dijon-Prenois	May 28-29	Yamaha Classic Racing Team parade
UK, Isle of Man TT	June 8-10	Yamaha Classic Racing Team parade
Netherlands, Assen	June 23-27	Yamaha Anniversary Expo
Netherlands, TT circuit Assen	June 25	Yamaha Anniversary Parade (at MotoGP Assen round)
Belgium, Bikers Classics, Spa-Francorchamps	July 1-3	Yamaha Classic Racing Team parade Yamaha Anniversary Expo
UK, Festival of 1000 Bikes, Mallory Park	July 8-10	Yamaha Classic Racing Team parade
Netherlands, Motor GP Eext, Oldenbroek	August 27-28	Yamaha Classic Racing Team parade
Italy, 200 Miglia revival, Imola	September 30-October 2	Yamaha Classic Racing Team parade Yamaha Anniversary Expo
UK, Motorcycle Live, NEC, Birmingham	November 19-27	Yamaha Anniversary Expo
France, Paris Motor Show	November 30-December 4	Yamaha Anniversary Expo