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2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Just in time for fall, we get our first look at the all-new 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R sport bike.  The bike was introduced on September 13 at “The Ninja Time Square Takeover” event, along with the Ninja 300.

Like the previous few generations (starting in 2003), the ZX-6R is powered by a 4-cylinder 636cc engine, which has been tuned a bit and produces 129 bhp which is sent to the rear wheel via a 6-speed transmission with a slipper clutch.  The chassis is the same as the 2012 model however the bodywork has been reworked and looks similar to the ZX-10R which is not a bad thing.

World's First Underwater Aircraft

Necker Nymph – World’s First Underwater Aircraft

World's First Underwater Aircraft

There are very few guys out there that can be considered a finished man. Besides Jonathan Goldsmith, the most interesting man in the world, I would say that Sir Richard Branson comes in at a close second. Branson has pretty much done it all and is one of the richest people in the world. He has spent plenty of money on commercializing space flight, completed ridiculous across the world adventures, and now he is ready to conquer the sea.

His company has designed a catamaran called the Necker Belle which happens to be one of the fastest on the water. The cool thing about the Necker Belle is that it boasts the world’s first underwater aircraft dubbed as the Necker Nymph.  The Necker Nymph is a three-person aero-submarine capable of diving down to a depth of 30 meters to explore the deep without using any human power.

Personal Recreational A5 Aircraft by ICON

ICON 100: A5 Limited Edition Recreational Aircraft

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I’ve written several times on various aircraft that have caught my attention. Each time, I say it’s my favorite aircraft of all time. The ICON 100 – A5 Limited may not be my favorite but it is still unique and worthy enough to briefly write about.

Besides its sexy and sleek design, the recreational aircraft stands out because it is capable of taking off and landing on both land and water. ICON first introduced the aircraft back in 2008 and was to be in production mode later that year. However, various modifications set the launch back by several years and it is now finally ready to be produced next year (2012).

The Hoverbike – Helicopter and Motorcycle Hybrid

At Unfinished Man, we love things that fly and have featured a number of different aircraft including the very cool, flying hovercraft. And now, we would like to introduce you guys to the Hoverbike. I almost busted a nut when I saw pictures of this …this thing. The hoverbike is the creation of Chris Mallony and is still in development stages with one prototype being used for testing.

Mallony envisions using this helicopter/motorcycle hybrid for Search & Rescue, Aerial Surveys, Films, Military & Emergency services, and my favorite, Aerial Cattle Mustering. The hoverbike’s theoretical hovering altitude is 10,000ft while the airspeed is 173mph (150 KIAS).

Wiesmann Roadster MF4 Top Down

Sexy Retro-Mod – Weismann Roadster MF4

Weismann has been building “Retro-Mod” cars since 1985; you ask what a “Retro-Mod” car is?  A Retro-Mod is a term that I think I made up in reference to an automobile (in this case) that takes its design inspirations from a retro car but the drivetrain, powertrain and everything else in the car is modern.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of something (maybe the press release had a typo and it should have been 25th anniversary?), Weismann brought their newest car to the Geneva Auto Show, the Weismann Roadster MF4.  The car looks incredible with classic British styling on the outside and a luxurious and sporty modern interior.  Leather is everywhere, from the steering wheel to the dashboard to the center console and of course on the very supportive looking driver and passenger seats.  If you’re into gauges (like I am), there are plenty of those in the car, seven to be exact.

2011 Miss Tuning Calendar Featuring Kristin Zippel

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2011 Miss Tuning Calender images have been released featuring the very hot Miss Kristin Zippel.  The calendar features 13 sexy pictures of Kristin with some fine looking automobiles including muscle cars, classic cars, import tuner cars and even NASCARs.  The photos were taken by photographer Max Seam (lucky bastard).  Hit the jump for the picture gallery.