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What Is A Nintendo Switch Flash Cart, And Can It Get You Banned?

So, the million-dollar query, doubtlessly actually given Nintendo’s notorious authorized division, is whether or not or not utilizing a flash cart in your Switch would get you banned. The reply to that could be a bit murky because the builders of the MIG Switch cannot communicate for Nintendo or its insurance policies. That mentioned, your odds of being banned are typically decrease so long as you adhere to sure guidelines.

The most vital factor is that the MIG Switch is barely supposed for backing up video games that you’ve legally bought. Every Switch sport cartridge has a particular identification code that marks you as its person whereas enjoying on-line. If you are utilizing the MIG Switch in lieu of your precise copy whereas enjoying on-line, that ought to be high quality. If you tried to cross the copied model to a buddy and each of you went on-line on the identical time, Nintendo’s servers would swiftly ping the identical cartridge working in two locations, which is an instantaneous ban flag.

It’s additionally value noting that completely different nations and territories regard the method of sport backups in a different way. Flash cart use continues to be a grey space within the United States, as an illustration, whereas within the United Kingdom, following a 2010 lawsuit, using flash carts is totally outlawed. You’d do effectively to perform a little research on native copy safety legal guidelines earlier than you try to make use of a flash cart. Even if you do not get banned, you would possibly get sued.

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2024 Suzuki GSX-8R: 10 Things To Know

The motorcycle community isn’t always kind to Suzuki but the brand produces some of the most underrated motorcycles ever. The latest addition is the GSX-8R, a powerful middleweight sportbike that’s easy to live with and packs a punch.

The 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R is essentially a GSX-8S with a fairing, clip-ons, and better suspension. It offers a forgiving and entertaining riding experience, making it an excellent base for a sports bike.

10 Essentially A GSX-8S With Sport Fairing And Clip-Ons

Let’s set the expectations straight — the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R is essentially a GSX-8S with a fairing, clip-ons, and better suspension. It’s a forgiving middle-weight bike with a lot of usable power and stable handling, making it one of the most user-friendly motorcycles available today. It’s an excellent base for a sports bike, but what may limit this sports bike is the low-set pegs that can cause ground clearance issues like on the 8S.

Features That The New GSX-8R Gets Over The R Variant

  • Showa upside down big piston forks and a matching monoshock
  • Additional 7 pounds in curb weight and 1.2 inches in height
  • Race-inspired fairings with separate forged aluminum handlebars

9 Striking Design With Emphasis On Mechanical Beauty

Sticking to the brand’s futuristic design, the GSX-8R is a modern interpretation of the Gixxer heritage. This sports bike aims for functional beauty, drawing your attention to the engine and painted underpinnings to highlight the mechanical beauty of the bike. The aggressive mass-forward design with a sleek tail and stacked headlights is striking, and while it may not appeal to everyone, it will surely turn heads on the road.

Design Highlights

  • Wind-tunnel-tested aerodynamically-designed fairings that slice through the air for optimal performance
  • Stacked hexagonal headlights with Koito mono-focus LED lights
  • Painted seat rails, exposed engine, short muffler design, and sleek tail emulate the bike’s focused character
  • The short muffle is neatly tucked under the chassis to reduce the visual weight of the bike

8 Stopping Power Courtesy Of Nissin

The braking duty of the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R is handled by Nissin, carried over from this bike’s naked sibling. The front gets a dual-disc setup with radial-mount Nissin four-pot calipers with a single-disc rear setup. Suzuki claims the braking system offers excellent feedback and braking force, which was also the case with the brakes on the GSX-8S. What will help the brakes perform even better are the Dunlop RoadSport 2 radial tires, which give better feedback and confidence than the Roadsmart 2 on the naked GSX-8S. And there’s always the safety net of dual-channel ABS.

Braking And Tire Specifications

Front Brake

Dual 310mm disc with radial-mount four-pot Nissin calipers

Rear Brake

Single 240mm disc with Nissin single-piston caliper

Front Tires

120/70Z R17 M/C

Rear Tires

180/55Z R17 M/C

Tires

Dunlop Roadsport 2 radial tires

Specifications sourced from Suzuki

7 Slew Of Electronics And Tech-Wizardry

Electronics Suite: Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS)

The Suzuki GSX-8R gets the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS), promising to make the riding experience safe, exciting, and comfortable. This system will back you up regardless of what you’re doing — commutes, spirited canyon runs, or an occasional track day. For deserts, the bike also gets dual-linked electronic throttle bodies with an Accelerator Position Sensor, which Suzuki claims improves throttle response.

Suzuki Intelligent Ride System (SIRS)

  • Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS) with three modes: Active, Basic, and Comfort
  • Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS) with four modes
  • Bi-directional Quick Shifter System
  • Ride-by-Wire
  • Suzuki Easy Start
  • Suzuki Low RPM Assist

6 Agile Chassis With Focus On Practicality

Chassis Type: Backbone Style Frame

The Suzuki GSX-8R gets the same frame as the GSX-8S, engineered for comfort and approachability. The bike is supposed to be agile and comfortable for all riding conditions, but what should make the handling even better than its naked sibling is the new suspension.

The GSX-8S gets an already capable KYB suspension, but the GSX-8R gets a Showa SFF-BP fork and a matching monoshock that are tuned for agility and feedback. According to Yuta Endo, Assistant Design Manager at Suzuki, the Showa suspension is targeted for both city and circuit riding, and it is more linear with 30% more damping force. That’s a promising suspension setup for this sports bike.

Chassis And Suspension Specifications

Chassis Construction

High-rigidity stainless steel with the engine as a stressed member

Rake / Trail

25-degree / 4.1 inch

Wheelbase

57.7 inches

Front Suspension

41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork

Rear Suspension

Showa mono-shock

Suspension Travel

5.1-inch front/back

Specification sourced from Suzuki

5 Mildly Sporty Ergonomics That Balance Comfort And Performance

The GSX-8R is also a comfort-oriented sports bike. The bike gets the same narrow chassis and low-set footpegs as the GSX-8S, but the handlebar makes way for clip-ons, which make the ergonomics relaxed with a mild lean forward. The seat is also well-padded and the windshield and fairing reduce windblast, according to Suzuki, resulting in a sports bike that isn’t as committed as others in the segment.

Comfort And Dimension Specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H)

84.8″ x 30.3″ x 44.7″

Ground Clearance

5.7 inch

Seat Height

31.9 inch

Curb Weight

452 pounds

Fuel Capacity

3.69 gallons

Sourced from Suzuki

4 Parallel Twin With A V-Twin Rumble

The 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R has a parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree firing order, offering a V-twin rumble. The stainless steel 2-into-1 exhaust creates a pleasant sound, and the engine is designed to deliver a satisfying performance and exciting acceleration.

3 New Road Biased SuperTwin Engine

The GSX-8R is the fourth Suzuki to get the new-gen DOHC parallel twin with a 270-degree firing order. The engine produces 85% of peak torque at 4,000 rpm and 95% of the same at 5,500 rpm, offering a punchy low end, making it a breeze to ride in the city.

The parallel-twin engine is mated to a six-speed transmission with gear ratios that offer exciting acceleration. The transmission is mated to a large diameter wet clutch with Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS), which acts as a slip/assist clutch. Also, there’s a bi-directional quick shifter for smooth and comfortable gear selection.

Engine Highlights

  • The first production motorcycle to get the Suzuki Cross Balancer System
  • The pistons are developed using Infinite Element Method (FEM) analysis for optimum strength and weight
  • The aluminum die-cast cylinders are plated with Suzuki’s SCEM process, originally developed for racing
  • The engine is compact in design, aiding ergonomics and nimble handling of the bike

Engine Specifications

Engine Capacity

776cc

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin

Firing Order

270-degree

Compression Ratio

12.8:1

Peak Torque

60.2 pounds-feet @ 6,800 rpm

Transmission

6-speed constant mesh

Rated MPG

67.23

2 Watch Out, Yamaha YZF-R7 And Aprilia RS 660

The Suzuki GSX-8R poses a threat to its rivals, especially the YZF-R7 and RS 660. It offers a reliable engine and a suite of electronics at a relatively affordable price, making it a compelling option in the middleweight sportbike segment.

2024 Suzuki GSX-8R Rivals

  • Yamaha YZF-R7
  • Aprilia RS 660
  • Honda CBR650R
  • Kawasaki Ninja 650

1 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R: Pricing, Color, And Accessories

Base MSRP: $9,439 With a $460 Destination Charge And $100 Freight Surcharge

The 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R is priced at an attractive base MSRP and comes in three colors: metallic triton blue, pearl ignite yellow, and metallic matte sword silver. Suzuki offers a 12-month unlimited mileage limited warranty along with optional longer coverage through Suzuki Extended Protection, making it a great value proposition for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Optional Genuine Suzuki Accessories

  • Solo seal cowl
  • Smoked touring windshield
  • Billet clutch and brake levers
  • Fuel tank and engine cover protectors
  • Soft side case set and a fuel tank bag
  • Stylish seat
  • Suzuki apparel
BMW

DTM: BMW M Motorsport Teams Struggle in Changing Weather Conditions at the Nürburgring

Nürburgring. The unpredictable weather in the Eifel region once again caused difficulties for the BMW M Motorsport teams during the DTM race weekend at the Nürburgring (GER). Particularly on Sunday, the BMW M4 GT3 couldn’t fully exploit its speed due to the wrong tire strategy by the Schubert Motorsport and Project 1 teams in extremely challenging weather conditions. Sheldon van der Linde (RSA), Marco Wittmann, and René Rast (both GER) opted for slick tires as the track seemed to be drying out, only for the rain to return a few laps later and drop them down the rankings. Wittmann and van der Linde managed to score some points on Saturday.

 

On Sunday, the BMW M Motorsport teams took a risk when they believed the track was drying up at the start of the race. Van der Linde and Rast chose to use slick tires, and Wittmann followed suit after the first warm-up lap. Meanwhile, the rest of the field started with wet-weather tires. Initially, the three BMW M works drivers fell behind on the damp surface, but as conditions improved, they were able to make progress.

If the weather had remained stable until the pit-stop window opened 20 minutes into the race, the tire gamble might have paid off. However, a rain shower about 15 minutes into the race foiled their strategy. The BMW trio lost so much time in the laps leading up to the regular pit stop that a points finish became unattainable. Wittmann finished 16th, with van der Linde and Rast in 17th and 19th positions, respectively. On his debut DTM weekend, Sandro Holzem (GER) was the highest-placed BMW driver in 15th position, earning his first DTM point. The second Project 1 driver had started on wet-weather tires. This unfortunate weather luck was particularly disappointing for van der Linde and Wittmann, who had qualified in second and fifth place, respectively.

On Saturday’s race, both Wittmann and van der Linde reached the top ten, finishing sixth and seventh. Despite struggling in qualifying, both drivers performed well in the chase. Wittmann climbed from tenth on the grid to sixth, while van der Linde made an even stronger comeback after starting 15th and at times had the fastest car on the track. Rast finished 20th, just ahead of Holzem.

 

Reactions to the DTM weekend at the Nürburgring:

Marco Wittmann (#11 BMW M4 GT3, Project 1): “Overall, we made decent progress this weekend and earned good points on Saturday as the highest-placed BMW. After qualifying on Sunday, things looked very promising. Unfortunately, the team and I made the wrong strategy decision at the start of the race. We thought the dry conditions would last longer, so we switched to slick tires after the warm-up lap. It helped me be the fastest car in the early laps, but when the rain returned, our strategy fell apart. It’s very disappointing, but sometimes these things happen.”

 

Sheldon van der Linde (#1 BMW M4 GT3, Schubert Motorsport): “Naturally, I’m disappointed that we made the wrong tire choice on Sunday, especially after starting the day well with second place in qualifying. Unfortunately, our strategy mistake cost us a lot of points. On Saturday, I had a positive comeback from 15th on the grid to finish seventh, showing that we had good pace.”

 

René Rast (#33 BMW M4 GT3, Schubert Motorsport): “This time, it hardly seemed worth traveling to the Nürburgring. It was a weekend to forget. We made the wrong tire strategy in both races, robbing us of any chance of scoring points. On Saturday, it started raining, so we switched to wet-weather tires. Just as I seemed to be improving, the rain stopped. On Sunday, it was the complete opposite. It’s disappointing, but sometimes you have those kinds of weekends.”

Motorsport

In June, Electric Vehicles Outsold Diesel Cars in Europe for the First Time

The diesel engine has been facing a decline in Europe ever since the scandal at the VW Group, and stricter emissions regulations are further contributing to its downfall. As a result, many automakers have stopped offering diesel engines in smaller cars. The latest sales numbers from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association confirm that the demand for diesel cars is on a downward trend.

Last month, in European Union countries, the market share for diesel cars decreased to 13.4 percent, down from 17.4 percent in June 2022. This decline in demand allowed electric vehicles to surpass diesel cars for the first time ever. Zero-emission cars accounted for 15.1 percent of the total market share, up from 10.7 percent in June 2022. Self-charging hybrids were also more popular than diesel cars, with a market share of 24.3 percent, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles represented 7.9 percent of total demand, slightly down from 8.2 percent in June 2022.

ACEA

Gasoline cars continue to dominate the market, accounting for more than a third of all sales at 36.3 percent. This translates to 379,067 cars, which is an 11 percent increase compared to June 2022. However, despite the increase in sales numbers, the market share for gasoline cars actually decreased from 38.5 percent to 36.3 percent due to the rise in popularity of electric vehicles.

Although diesel cars are losing favor in the European Union, there has been a significant boost in sales of diesel cars in Germany and Central European markets, with a 10.3 percent increase. In June 2023, Romania experienced the highest growth in diesel car sales compared to the same month last year, with a remarkable increase of 22.4 percent.

Overall, new car sales (across all powertrain types) in the EU increased by 17.9 percent during the first six months of 2023, reaching 5.4 million vehicles. However, this is still 21 percent lower compared to the same period in 2019, before the pandemic. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association highlights that supply chain disruptions are becoming less of an issue, although some models still have long wait times.

With the implementation of Euro 7 regulations in 2025, it is expected that automakers will accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, leading to a decrease in the availability of traditional internal combustion engine cars. The VW Group has already warned that B-segment cars may be at risk, as the stricter legislation may make it too expensive to adapt their engines to comply.

Starting from 2035, automakers operating in the EU will no longer be permitted to sell new cars that emit harmful emissions.