The Peregrine Falcon in action

Peregrine Falcon on National Geographic

Simply amazing... It's no wonder Suzuki wants to name their bike after this falcon.

Westfield vs Zonda

Another one of the track oriented car running the GSX1300R Hayabusa engine. This one is so well designed that it beats the Pagani Zonda round Top Gear's test track.

The Ben Spies Method

How Ben Spies does it? Let's listen to the man himself...



Anyone wants to try this method on Pasir Gudang Circuit?

5-6th Sept 09 KL Shopping Trip

The new triple clamp cover from the GEN 2 Hayabusa, tested proven to work with no issues after this trip. (Note also the wristband was still around when we reached our destination, see next picture)

It's been a long while since I've got the chance to take the bike out for a ride. In midst of the many rainy days this month, I've decide to just go for a trip up to Kuala Lumpur. And who would have expected that the 2 days over the weekend was totally dry.

The ride up the KL was excellent, with minimum vehicles on the NSHW, the bike was riding great and the weather was wonderful. There were long stretches of empty road where the bikes were given a chance to rip the highways but gone are the days where maxxing out the bike's power was like a walk in the park. At the back of the head, it's already screaming, " That's fast enough!" when the meter just barely crosses the 300kph mark.

Picture was taken the following day, notice the wristband on the brake fluid reservoir is missing (curse the bugger who stole it.)

Sticking to our pump and go strategy for such trips. Reaching our destination was much faster than expected. We had gone up along with Bugsy (who was driving) and he has kindly agreed to be our logistics support. So the ride up was light and fast, no panniers no bags, just a set of rain coat and that's it.

Probably because it's been quite a long while since we last went to KL, I managed to just get ourselves lost right in the middle of the city. So there we were circling around the city for about 30mins before finding our way to the hotel. But still we manage to reach the hotel lobby in under 2 and half hour.Finally found, the hotel where the bike was given a place to rest over the night.

Returning back to Singapore the ride was quite straightforward as well. Ride pump and go. But probably the main hiccup was when I decided to push for a further fuel stop for our first stop out of KL. I had originally wanted to pump at Seremban or Ayer Keroh but pushed for Pagoh instead. Managed to reach Pagoh with another 2liters or so of petrol left in the tank, but it was kind of nerve-wrecking as the needle was already buried in the red zone and the reserve light has come on about 30km away from Pagoh. Still we cruised at about 190-200kph to the petrol station. From there on, it was smooth sailing all the way back to Johor Bahru for a bike wash and back across the customs (where there was no jam at all).

CBR 600RR ABS

Honda testing ABS brakes on CBR600RR


by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Jun 14th 2008 at 11:39AM


Many motorcycles in today's market feature anti-lock brakes, including models from Honda like the Interceptor and Silverwing scooters. Now, though, the red-winged manufacturer of motorcycles has announced a new system which completely removes the rider's direct connection with the front and rear brakes. Instead of a cable connection, the system uses brake-by-wire technology and allows an on-board computer to apply pressure to both the front and rear brakes as it sees fit. This new system is expected to debut on sportbikes first, which raises some eyebrows in the cycle-riding community. The highest performing bikes have ridiculously powerful brakes which are capable of locking up the front tire very easily. Still, hardcore riders have proven very reluctant to give up any control to computers, especially on race tracks, where supersport bikes are expected to thrive. Being Honda, though, there is a prevailing sense that the technology will work. Expect the new combined ABS system to proliferate to all of Honda's two-wheelers in the near future.

[Source: Honda]


Honda Announces World's First Electronically-Controlled 'Combined ABS' for Super Sport Bikes

Honda has announced the world's first electronically-controlled "Combined ABS" for Super Sport motorcycles, aimed at combining ABS and CBS systems into one system that applies the basic advantages of both, while specifically addressing the requirements of a Super Sport context.

In order to achieve this, the particular characteristics of Super Sport bikes, such as short wheelbase, are taken into account. The system also operates without interference to sports riding, and with an emphasis on maintaining full rider control.

The system consists of an electronically controlled combined "brake by wire" system with an innovative stroke simulator. Direct motor control ensures precise operation of the ABS. The components are divided into several smaller units so there are more, but smaller units than in previous systems.

The system's effectiveness is due to four main factors:

1. Electronic control of the CBS, allowing more advanced control of brake force. This provides a more sensitive distribution of brake force over both wheels.

2. Measurement of rider input force on each lever. The ideal brake force on both wheels is generated accordingly, providing optimum distribution and minimising vehicle body reaction.

3. An "ABS modulator" which ensures late triggering of ABS, and smooth ABS intervention.

4. Small size meaning that the system's components can be well integrated in the motorcycle's package. Thus mass-centralisation, a key feature for Super Sport bikes, is supported.

All the basic ABS and CBS functions are provided, including the prevention of wheel lock, improved balance and easy operation. This is achieved without any compromise to stability during ABS operation. Pitching is minimised so that the bike keeps its normal position. Overall, sport riding performance is uninterrupted - cornering feel remains the same and controllability is enhanced.

Have read several good reviews on the application of ABS on track going sportsbikes. Apparently as it is now, Honda has gotten the idea right and gotten it to work quite amazingly. Throw in traction control and some other high tech gadgetry... riding like Rossi will soon be easily achievable by the average rider.

Dodge Tomahawk

As mentioned in the earlier post, this is the Dodge Tomahawk. Running a 8.3litre V10 engine. This one though doesn't look like it can turn properly.

8 Litre V10 Bike

When people think of large capacity engine bikes, a 8.0litre V10 engine will not like cross their mind. Here's one that's pushing out 500bhp with the engine taken off a Dodge Viper. Think this looks a lot more sensible than the Tomahawk.