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Riding a foreign or new motorcycle

In several cases you may have the opportunity (or be forced) ride a foreign or new motorcycle. In this case, you need to exercise increased vigilance and caution.

The most basic thing to try from the very first steps, it's the brakes. Play with the levers a bit and compare: are stronger than yours, they are softer to the touch; The conclusions will be life saving when you need to brake.

There are plenty of times when you have the opportunity or are forced to drive something else: when you go for a ride with a friend and switch bikes halfway through, when driving a rental car, when you test ride but also when you buy a new model or leave yours for service and get a replacement from the workshop.

The care you have to show in these cases is great. The new or foreign model has its own quirks and should not be treated with the logic that “nothing is wrong, I have been riding motorcycles for many years". Each model is unique and should be treated as such.

So read the main points that you should pay attention to when riding an unfamiliar motorcycle.

1. The first thing you must do when you get in the saddle, is to adjust the mirrors to your measurements.

2. Press both feet firmly on the ground and rock the motorcycle left and right, to calculate its weight. Especially if it is a heavier model than yours, repeat the process until you get used to it.

3. Getting started, pay attention to the clutch. It's definitely not set to the same standards as yours. Start slowly keeping in mind the disengagement point, so you can change relationship faster.

4. In the event that the model you own has ABS and the one you are driving for the first time does not, brake hard sometimes, so you get used to the fact that at the end of the lever travel, the brakes may lock.

5. If you are making the transition from a small displacement bike to a large one, don't force it until you get used to it. Even if you've been driving an R1 for the last few years, forced to duck ride for a few days and back to R1 again, a short adjustment period is necessary before you "drink" his blood again.

6. If the motorcycle you are going to ride has electronic systems that can be adjusted on the fly (B.C. ignition maps, electronically adjustable suspensions, etc.), spend a few minutes on them before you start, so they don't distract you while driving.

7. In case you change from a scooter to a motorcycle or vice versa, we never forget the following: scooters rely more on the rear brake, while the motorcycles in the front.

8. Always bear in mind that in many cases the new or foreign model you will be called upon to drive, it won't react the same way yours does. Don't forget that you're not driving the model you're used to, and you probably know it inside out, but a foreign and unpredictable one.

Source : mototriti.gr

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Ferrari: New lighter and stronger California

A new version of the Ferrari California will be launched by the Italian company at the Geneva Motor Show.

The model's GDI V8 engine will deliver 30 more horsepower and it will reach them 496. With a weight lower by 30 kilograms and the increased horsepower, the acceleration from 0-100km/h reaches 3,8 sec.
To improve overall handling of the model, the version also offers the Handling Speciale electronic suspension package, which improves response time by 50%, while the steering system is also improved.

Source : drive.gr

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New Mercedes S-Class....The future of motoring

Synonymous with prestige and luxury, the S-Class will retain the title of pioneer in innovative technologies in its next generation as well, before these are passed on to the rest of the mass-produced models.
Either we like super luxury cars or we think of them as a utopian sign of vanity, the Mercedes S-Class has its own distinct interest. The German limousine has been around for decades, in every generation, carrier of important technological innovations that ultimately make it a true pioneer, since its systems are gradually and later transferred to the rest of the smaller mass-produced models. This is expected to happen in the next generation of the S-Class which will be presented 2013 and which we reveal here exclusively.

With important new comfort and safety technologies
The "package" of sophisticated comfort and safety technologies that the S-Class carries today is expected to pass, in an even more sophisticated form, in the new model. Choosing the most important of them, we expect the next S-Class to incorporate, including, systems such as Advanced Night View Assist Plus (infrared night vision and many possibilities), Speed Limit Assist (Speed ​​limit recording and display technology on the instrument panel), Αctive Body Control (Active body control).

Emphasis on ecological profile
The S-Class could not fail to become an ideal field for the development of new ecological technologies. After the hybrid version S400 Hybrid which has been around for more than a year now, Mercedes engineers now seem to have invested even more in this area, preparing a more complete hybrid version with the possibility of recharging even in an outlet. (plug-in).
Considering that today's S 400 Hybrid has a motor 3,5 liters with 279 horsepower, average fuel consumption 7,9 lt./100 km. and CO2 emissions barely 186 g/km, then it is estimated that we will see the new model with an average consumption close to 7,0 lt./100 km. and CO2 respectively with those of a small and medium model.

Source : autotriti.gr
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Future Audis – With steps full of confidence…

The German brand is preparing for the immediate or even more distant future a series of extremely interesting new models. Audi has placed particular emphasis on the development of the next generation of the A3. Of course things could not be different since we must not forget that this is one of the most successful models in the history of the German brand.

The exclusive, electronically processed, spy photo of the small and medium model shows that the new generation of the A3 will adopt many new and innovative elements in the appearance, as, after all, the same will happen in the field of technology.

For this reason, we consider this to be the "most mature" but also the most ecological A3 we have seen. By design, we are certainly dealing with an extremely modern body that combines compact dimensions in an ideal way, premium style and significantly more dynamic styling than the current model.

In the foreground are the small turbos
At the base of the A1 range we will see the new TFSI 1,2 liter, with performance 105 horses. Immediately after, he will follow 1,4 TFSI possibly in upgraded performance 130 and 160 horses. At 2 liters, there will be again the 2,0 TFSI with performance between 210 and 250 horses, while for the top S3, the power will again be at 265 horsepower. A very important element is Audi's intention to bring the Start system as standard in all engines&Stop, so as to further ensure lower emissions and limited consumption. The diesel engines will be similarly developed in the new A3 1,6 and 2,0 liter. Presentation fees 2012. Unknown when exactly it will be launched.

With a glance…
– New generation with a more dynamic appearance
– Only with turbo engines from 105 to 265 horsepower
– With ecological start/stop technologies and energy recovery from braking

Source : autotriti.gr

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How to "read" the tire

In the profile of a tire there are several indicators and many numbers that testify to several "secrets" about the quality, the age and durability of the tire.
We translate these unknown words for you, so you know everything about your "steps"..

1. MAX PRESS: Maximum pressure indication 2. MAX LOAD: Maximum load indication according to DOT (Min. US Transportation)
3. TREADWEAR: Wear indicator
4. TRACTION: Adhesion index
5. TEMPERATURE: Heat Dissipation Index.
6. 215: Tread width in mm.
7. 65: Tire profile height (Ratio percentage of the size of the side section, by tread width per cent).
8. R (Radial): Tire type (radial linen construction).
9. 15: Rim diameter in inches.
10. 96: Load indicator.
11. V: Speed ​​Indicator.

Source : autotriti.gr

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New Italian Disco Volante Concept

Its new original model called Disco Volante 2012 Concept is preparing the lot…special Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera in order to present it in a few days in Geneva.
Another special model is expected to be added to the special range of the "sophisticated" Italian house Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. This is Disco Volante 2012 which will be presented as a prototype at the Geneva show in a few days.

 Older Italian car fanatics among you may remember the legendary Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante. The aesthetics of the new prototype is based very much on the historical model of Alfa Romeo which seems to successfully combine retro style and modern dynamism.

As highlighted by Carrozzeria, the new concept is based on a body entirely made of carbon fiber and other individual elements of aluminum, with the construction being done by hand. It is also emphasized that thanks to the special design style it incorporates, an aerodynamic drag coefficient of just 0.25Cd has been achieved, a very low number that creates conditions for low consumptions.
Whether this is of course possible is another story…since under its hood it houses a beastly V8 engine 4,7 liters with power 450 horses.

Source : autotriti.gr

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Piaggio Beverly 300: More complete than ever

It has proven to be dominant in sales and not by accident. This is Beverly 300 of 22 horses, which with the incomparable style, and the most complete character, wins the bet!
In our country, politics has been engulfed by firebrands who have been in power for decades and, as it seems, the results of this tactic are not the best. In the Greek reality, Nevertheless, there is another powerful family, which for many years has been at the top of scooters and the benefits for those who have voted for it are enormous. Her name is Beverly.

And the new Beverly 300 is the latest offspring of the said family. The Italian scooter was lucky to be born with a name that would guarantee it (and indeed it happened) the title of best seller in its category. However, the road ahead, he is not one to cash in on the fame his name affords him, but that of hard work. Besides, in the competitive times we live in, only this would ensure his success. The new Beverly 300, Well, it makes the most of not just the name, but also those elements that brought his ancestors to the top. Alongside, also brings new features to what years from now we will know as the "collective DNA of the Beverly family". In a few words, the designers of the new scooter did not start from a blank sheet of paper - they kept the best elements of the models and versions of the last years: their engine 278 ml, the sturdy frame, the ergonomics and comfort it offers. And some of them strengthened them, so as to become new points of reference: the brakes, the spaces, the behavior, the elegant and fresh aesthetic. The result is the new Beverly 300, a scooter reinforced at points, able to become a best seller and rule the scooters not only because of its name, but also the new features that make it even better.

Aesthetics:Transformation here and now
The new Beverly seems to have borrowed characteristic elements from previous models and versions, in order to modernize them and, at the very first glance, you understand that he has succeeded. Starting with the mask, you see the characteristic lines of a Beverly and the large headlight on the steering wheel, but with the differences being strong. The grille lines and side LEDs are sharper than before, while the projector more square. The design of the apron is equally aggressive, at the top of which the bicolor in the plastics stands out. Additional, in the central tunnel is the gas cap, which is now aircraft type. In line, the evolution of the aesthetic elements of previous Beverlys continues unabated, thanks to the corners of the plastics, but also the new lamp (also LEDs) body. New elements in the aesthetics of the Beverly are the impressive rims, but also the renewed instrument panel.

Motor : Successful tenure
Their motor 278 κ.εκ. it is the only part of the new Beverly that has not been tampered with in the slightest. The Italians correctly judged that the issue of 300 κ.εκ. it needed no improvements in this area (that of 125 κ.εκ. it's another story) and the engine unit called Quasar works its magic here as well. Linear over its entire operating range, which means that it will satisfy with the above even at low revs. -point where the engine of 250 κ.εκ. it was not proper- the motor is the first to set the tone for the character of the new Beverly. Its increased torque (always compared to their Quasar 244 ml) it makes it more matchy, especially at startups, while the vibrancy is not going to be missing from Beverly, until it reaches its final end.

Spaces / Comfort: You'll... be comfortable
After this update, the beverly now belongs to the scooter sub-category 300 κ.εκ. that can accommodate a full face or two jet helmets under their saddle. The space below it is larger, while the help from the... regional areas remains important. The glove compartment of the apron will fit several small things, while the folding hook will take care of carrying a bag. End, the grill remains useful, as it can increase the transport capabilities of the scooter. The saddle of the new Beverly also appears renewed and better. Her new foam material and redesign have increased her, even discreetly, comfort levels. Complaints will not be heard even from the passenger, to which a large part of it is attributed. The only complaint will come at high speeds, when zero wind protection will annoy rider and passenger.

Posts: Modest and humble
Maybe the new Beverly's suspension system was designed from scratch, however, its operation and the general philosophy that characterizes it, is the same. Ahead we meet a fork 35 mm. and rear dual shock absorbers with adjustable preload. The feeling they will give the rider, if he has driven one of the previous Beverlys, it is a little more robust, a positive element for the more sporty moods of the model. And in the field of feeling, the posts are satisfying, while the only complaint will come on really bad road surfaces, where the rider will feel some bumps in his waist.

Brakes: Brake on uncertainty
In addition to improved performance in the area of ​​brakes, Beverly also boasts a record: the largest disk in its class, with diameter 300 mm. Naturally, the new disc isn't just there to impress with its size. Combined with the also new trumpet of 12 thousand, the main characteristics of a brake, the power and the feeling, have received a small, except important, improvement. After the specific improvements, Beverly's braking process looks like a short one, but especially worked song. Pressing, for example, the rear brake lever, the intro of the song comes on, the near-empty lever stroke that characterizes all Beverlys. Gradually, the guitar starts, in a linear manner, without frightening with its intensity. As the song comes to a close, the feeling it gives you, it totally puts you in the groove. His end will come quite naturally, without leaving you to complain about the brevity and intensity of the voice.

Driving: It lives up to its title
The feeling you get in the saddle of the new Beverly is familiar and at the same time so new that it can confuse you, if you have driven Beverly before. Your vision is what will confuse you first, since you see that you are on a different scooter, though everything in his behavior seems familiar. Acquaintance, but not exactly the same. The engine may not hold any surprises, if you know him, however, the general behavior of the scooter is clearly improved. Let's get started, Well, from the known. By opening the throttle, the beverly will power boot, but without scaring his rider. Already from the low rev range, its function is full and the good impressions will continue as the kilometers on the odometer go up, as the power comes in plenty and in a sweet way. Inside the city, the beverly will do just fine. The feeling it offers to the rider is airy and at the same time sturdy. Its volume, on the other, is up to the standards of the class and the Italian scooter will find some obstacles in its way. Out of town, Beverly will remain stable, even close to his final. The 135 km/h which will be the final reading on its counter, they are satisfactory for short trips, but lack of gel will tire the rider.

Conclusion: Bitten
The renewed Beverly is now the new king of scooters, something that happened almost from the first moment that the Italian scooter came to the Greek market. His name and the success of every Beverly that came before it, they helped it in its successful course from the first moment, although the new 300ari was not based only on them. The changes to which the Italian best seller underwent, they improved it in key areas, such as spaces, handling and brakes. Additional, its new aesthetic is not only fresh and modern, but also ready to inspire the next generations of scooters.

Source : mototriti.gr