I have absolutely no idea how this became possible. This is not the same batmobile that was seen at various places of the city when the movie The Dark Knight was screened. It looks like a completely useable one and the rider appears to be respecting the State’s helmet laws and wears one too. Whatever it is, it looks awesome and cool. Would be great if they made more of these.
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Batmobile
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Jul 10
Harley-Davidson Sportster XR1200X – Part I
Finally, we, too, the Americans, will now have the XR1200X. It’s the first release of Harley’s 2011 models and it’s slated to hit dealers by this August.The X model trades the XR1200’s 43mm non-adjustable inverted fork for Showa’s fully adjustable 43mm Big Piston Fork, first seen in wide release on the ’09 ZX-6R. Also swapped out are the fairly basic twin coil-over shocks in favour of fully adjustable 36mm Showa shocks.
The spirited 1200cc Sportster engine in the X model gets the black-out treatment, as does the dual upswept exhaust system that’s reminiscent of the XR750’s high pipes. The XR1200’s engine and exhaust were finished in a silvery color. Orange pinstripes for the three-spoke cast aluminium wheels round out the cosmetic updates.
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Ducati Monster 1100/1100 S
Weighing 373 pounds dry, only 18 pounds more than the 696, and developing 95 hp at 7,500 rpm and 75,9 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm, the big Monsters have the power to weight ratio on their side and this could easily lead to consider the Italian bikes kings of the category without temporizing things. While being as modern as possible, the Ducati Monster 1100 and the corresponsive “S” model are characterized by the classic shape that consecrated the Monster name in the first place.
Your really have to be fan of the Monster series in order to consider buying either one of the two 1100s (especially the much more expensive “S” model) because it is all a matter of knowing that you’re buying the right motorcycle for your taste, not the sharpest, fastest and most powerful, but a modern classic with a taste for speed and refined engine performance.
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Ducati Monster 796
The Ducati monster 796 is the elder sibling of the monster 696. There isn’t much difference between these two vehicles. The only noticeable difference is the difference in the displacement of the engine. This bike features an engine that is 100 cc greater than its younger brother. This engine produces around 87 hp @ 8250 RPM.
Nevertheless the styling of this bike remains intact. Ducati’s trademark of the one-sided swingarm continues to exist on this bike too. The bike looks as aggressive as ever. The bike weighs around 167 kg and is equipped with disc brakes on both ends. The model is fuel injected and it comes with ABS as an option.
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Ducati Monster 696
The new Ducati Monster 696 is air cooled with a brand new, 696cc, L-twin with two valves per cylinder Desmodromic. The bore and stroke (88 x 57.2mm) of the previous generation model has been retained but features a changed the cylinder head, bigger valves, and general simplification of design with more fins for increased effectiveness. The engine produce a about 80 hp at 9000 rpm and 51 lb-ft of torque at 7750 rpm. Compared with the 695 engine, the new generation engine gives a higher speed and is said to be even smoother and more reliable.
The dashboard also shares most features with the 1098R and provides information on speed, speed, clock, scheduled maintenance warning, oil temperature, trip fuel, air temperature, lap time, low oil pressure, level fuel, fuel reserve, neutral, turn signals, overturning and central locking. This also makes the new monsters ready for the DDA system (Ducati Data Analyzer) that provides the driver with important information on throttle opening, vehicle speed, engine speed, engine temperature, distance traveled, laps and lap times.
The special feature of model year 2010 is actually an optional ABS. This is the Ducati Monster 696 on a bike easier to use.