Aprilia Tuono V4R Naked Bike

Aprilia-Tuono-V4R-MotorcycleAprilia does it again with the beautiful Tuono V4R naked bike.  I’m not normally a big fan of naked bikes but damn this Aprilia is singing to me.  I guess the fact that this isn’t a true naked bike, more like 1/4 clothed motorcycle, is what got my attention.

The Tuono V4R is based on the Aprilia RSV4, minus the bodywork for a 2-kilo weight reduction and providing us with a better view of the 1000 cc engine.  The Tuono V4R is not only beautiful on the outside but is also beautiful on the inside with some really advanced technology.  The bike comes with advanced traction control and Aprilia Performance Ride Control (PRC).  The PRC is a wheelie control and a programmable traction control system with so many gyroscopes that it’ll put an Apple store to shame.

Triumph Steve McQueen Edition Motorcycle

Triumph Steve McQueen Edition Motorcycle

Steve McQueen was a fan of going fast on four wheels as well as on two wheels. He loved Triumph motorcycles and rode one in the famous 1963 movie The Great Escape that was made to look like a German military BMW.  Now Triumph is releasing a tribute Steve McQueen edition bike to look like the one from the iconic movie.

The Triumph Steve McQueen Edition motorcycle will be based on a Bonneville T100 and will be limited to 1,100 units.  The bike will feature a military green matte paintjob and stenciled Triumph logos on the fuel tank.  The bike will come with a single seat and include Steve McQueen’s signature below the seat.

Onxy Hybrid Scooter

Peugeot Hybrid Onyx Scooter Concept

French car manufacturer, Peugeot, started out as a coffee mill back in the early 1800’s and produced its first automobile in 1891. Although the company is mostly associated with manufacturing cars and vans, Peugeot also has a large line of scooters ranging from small 50cc, to larger displacement scooters as high as 500cc. The French company currently offers 21 different scooter models of various displacements as well as an innovative electric motor.

Peugeot will be presenting an all-new three wheeled Onyx Scooter Concept, inspired by the 680hp Onyx Hybrid Supercar Concept, at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The matte black and copper color scheme is very similar to the Onyx Supercar Concept. The 400cc Onyx Scooter will feature a plug-in hybrid engine and will be available in two different configurations: Urban Mode and Sport Mode.

subwing and man underwater

Explore The Ocean Floor With Subwing

First there was cruising above the surface of the water with the Jetlev R200, and then came the not so cool Aquaskipper, where you use human power to propel yourself across the surface of the water in a very lame looking contraption.

And now we have the Subwing, where you get to glide under water as a dolphin would. It’s basically a small wing you hold on to while being pulled along by a boat. The Subwing allows you to move sideways, twist, and even dive. Based on what I saw in the video below, one could hurt themselves if not careful. But then again, that can apply to anything.

Amatoya ATV Concep Fire Fighter

Amatoya ATV – Wages War On Fire

Amatoya ATV Concep Fire Fighter

Designer Liam Ferguson, gives us his concept on how to fight forest fires. The Amatoya ATV uses a military-style approach to battle fires with its dual water cannons and dune buggy like capabilities. The Amatoya ATV is capable of housing two passengers and features a high-visibility cockpit along with military-grade thermo ceramic paint to withstand high temperatures. The futuristic ATV also features a remotely operated suppression cannon outfit (ROSCO).