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Get Your Swag On With These Yamaha MT tenth Anniversary Goodies

I’ve an enormous mushy spot for Yamaha’s MT vary of bare bikes, as you may most likely inform in case you’ve learn my long-term review of my personal MT-07. When the collection made its debut with the MT-09 (often known as the FZ-09 within the US) again in 2014, Yamaha established a powerful grasp of the middleweight bare bike phase. 

Indeed, the MT-09 was just the start of what would turn into a worldwide lineup of sporty bare bikes. Not lengthy after the 09, the FZ-07 captured the hearts of commuters, fans, and stunters alike. And the fire-breathing MT-10 quickly adopted, presenting itself as primarily a unadorned R1 with a barely detuned engine.

Further, the MT-03, in addition to MT-125 and MT-15 derivatives for the Asian and European markets, in the meantime, gave newcomers a strong basis to kickstart their two-wheeled journeys.

It’s laborious to imagine, then, that this yr the MT collection turns 10 years outdated. And what higher technique to rejoice this milestone than with some official swag from Yamaha themselves?

Over in Japan, Team Blue’s raving concerning the tenth birthday of the Master of Torque collection with a commemorative field for the MT collection containing a bunch of goodies paying tribute to the MT collection.

Inside the field, you’ll discover a T-shirt, a cap, and a key chain, every with a commemorative brand of the Yamaha MT collection. The far more current “Dark Side of Japan” theme figures prominently right here, too, with the slogan printed on the edges and lid of the field.

Valued at 11,000 yen, or about $72 USD, it’s fairly a superb deal for die-hard MT aficionados in search of some life-style goodies to rock once they’re not driving. The goodie field is now on show at Yamaha bike sellers throughout Japan, with deliveries anticipated to start in late April 2024.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that this life-style assortment can be made out there outdoors of Japan. But hey, on-line procuring and world transport exist for a cause, proper?

Motorsport

The New Skoda Octavia RS Wagon Is All The Car You’ll Ever Need

With 191,900 models delivered final yr, the Octavia solidified its spot because the best-selling Skoda. Now it is getting a nip and tuck for 2024 that brings styling revisions, an even bigger show, and a streamlined engine lineup. The Czech model additionally debuted the flagship RS mannequin, full with the extra sensible wagon physique fashion and a bit of additional oomph.

A extra spacious different to the recently updated Volkswagen Golf, the Octavia will get new matrix LED headlights that look a bit melted. They have an adaptive glare-free excessive beam and shall be an elective characteristic on the lesser trim ranges however customary on the RS. The latter has misplaced the separate decrease lights that Skoda had been mounting contained in the bumper for the reason that second-generation Octavia RS facelift launched in 2009.


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Watch This If You Want A 260-Horsepower Yamaha MT-10

I’ve a smooth spot for Yamaha’s MT vary of bare bikes. Having owned two MT-07s and an MT-10, I’m of the (very a lot biased) perception that the MT sequence is among the many easiest on the earth. Personally, I by no means felt that these bikes lacked any energy in any respect, particularly the MT-10, nonetheless, for some folks akin to the oldsters at Purpose Built Moto, there’s no hurt in giving this liter-class bare bike slightly extra energy – and by slightly, I imply round 100 extra ponies.

This explicit MT-10 is owned and ridden by Cassidy Glyde, who had it boosted with a Garrett turbo from Extreme Creations. For no matter motive, it made its method to Purpose Built Moto’s store with a blown engine, and upon taking the engine aside, the crew discovered holes within the piston and extreme indicators of overheating. Naturally, you increase a superbike to make it go quicker. However, including increase undoubtedly provides lots of stress to the engine; stress it was by no means engineered to deal with. As such, Purpose Built Moto determined that other than fixing the engine and tuning the increase, additionally they wanted to beef up the engine for extra dependable efficiency.

 

The of us at Purpose Built Moto made just a few revisions to the design, beginning off with rerouting the cost pipes which have been located too near the exhaust. This meant that the setup was successfully dumping sizzling air into the engine, inflicting the turbo to run poorly and construct up warmth method too shortly. On prime of that, the engine’s compression ratio of 12:1 was mentioned to be method too excessive for a turbocharged setup.

With that being mentioned, the work started on fixing the setup, which fairly frankly, appeared to have lots of potential. A brand new consumption was fabricated, which noticed an enormous DNA filter housed beneath the tail simply in entrance of the rear wheel. This was made attainable because of the already put in six-inch swingarm extension made out of sturdy billet aluminum. The crew additionally constructed an exterior wastegate for these unmistakable turbo noises. For the sake of street-legality, the choice of routing the wastegate internally was additionally designed into the construct.

When it got here to managing the increase and preserving the bike working reliability, the oldsters at Purpose Built Moto sought the assistance of PWR Performance for a custom intercooler mounted on the left facet of the bike. With in-built followers that may be switched on through a relay on the bars, it supplies dependable cooling each at velocity and when caught in site visitors. As for the engine, they beefed it as much as deal with the additional increase by decreasing the compression ratio right down to 9.5:1, and stuffing a complete bunch of fancy elements into it. It obtained customized pistons and upgraded connecting rods which have been a lot heavier responsibility than the inventory, light-weight parts that couldn’t deal with the increase.

 

Now for the second of reality: energy figures. The turbocharged MT-10 was placed on the dyno and ran with 10 PSI of increase. With its Delkeveic exhaust with the DB killer put in, it put out 230 horsepower on the rear wheel. When the DB killer was pulled out, it made much more energy, with 260 horsepower on the rear wheel. The video says that they detuned it a bit for extra reliability, however it could actually simply be retuned for additional energy in a while. Quite frankly, I feel that 230 horsepower with the baffle in is far more energy than the MT-10 wants.

Motorsport

Mercedes Boss Does 360-Degree Turn On The Spot With Electric G-Class

The man in charge of Mercedes-Benz does a 360-degree turn on the spot in the EQG, and Hyundai won’t come out with a Sonata N or a “stupid loser” electric hot hatchback.

This is AM Drive, Motor1’s daily look at the news you need before you get in your car.

Mercedes EQG Does A “G Turn” With Company Boss Behind The Wheel

Mercedes introduced the G-Class in the late 1970s and it didn’t give the legendary off-roader a thorough update until the early 1990s. It wasn’t until 2018 when a true next-generation model was launched, and in 2024, another big transformation will take place. The engineers are about to yank off the oily bits for a fully electric version. Don’t worry – the ICE G-Class will continue, and it’s going to get a facelift. A new video puts the spotlight on the EQG ahead of its forthcoming debut.

We get to see none other than the Mercedes CEO driving the electric G-Class in Austria up the Schöckl mountain. The video gets even more interesting when Ola Källenius does a so-called G Turn. It’s basically a tank turn, and if you’re unfamiliar with the term, it refers to performing a 180-degree turn on the spot. This is going to be offered in the EQG, and it looks as though it’ll be activated by pressing a button and using the left paddle behind the steering wheel.


Electric Vehicles, News

Tesla’s Supercharger Congestion Fees Have Arrived: Here’s How They Work

Tesla has introduced congestion fees for their Superchargers. If the spot is busy and your car’s battery is over 90% charged, you will incur a $1.00 fee for every minute it’s still plugged in after a five-minute grace period. Tesla will notify users through the app if they are about to be charged. Customers with Supercharging credits or free Supercharging are not exempt from these fees. This rule applies to all vehicles that can use Superchargers, not just Tesla cars. Tesla justifies the fees by comparing them to not leaving a vehicle parked at a gas pump. The goal is to open up more charging spots for cars that need it.

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Audi e-tron GT road-trip: exploring its gran turismo DNA

GT. Two letters that evoke a special feeling and hold a sacred spot in the heart of passionate driving enthusiasts. Because they signify a unique breed of saloons and coupes that – for decades – have been the defining choice of discerning drivers looking to cross continents in comfort and style. The ‘gran turismo’.

The origins of that Italian epithet date back to the 17th Century, when young British aristocrats did a ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe’s art and architecture as a cultural rite of passage. In the 1950s, GTs became synonymous with a new breed of automotive trendsetter, recapturing this spirit of trans-continental adventure as they looked to drive ever-more effortlessly and in even-greater style to the French Riviera or the Italian Lakes.

Today, the Audi e-tron GT is the ultimate forward-thinking all-electric evocation of that ‘gran turismo’ ideal. So that’s why we decided to take it on our own ‘Grand Tour’ – exploring the idea of what a modern GT really means in an all-electric age.

Giving the spirit of the ‘Grand Tour’ of old a modern twist, we decided to start our journey in the backdrop of Liverpool’s stylish urban architecture, before heading across the Pennines to the scenic Kielder Forest, and the inspiring experience of Dark Sky stargazing. This is escaping in style.

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All charged up and ready to go

So, what are the core strands of ‘gran turismo’ DNA that the Audi e-tron GT has to live up to in order to determine if it’s worthy of the badge? Well. put simply, a GT is a car in which you should arrive at your destination feeling better than when you left.

It should offer plenty of space for you, a friend (or two) and all your luggage. It should be refined, comfortable and potent enough to effortlessly devour miles of autoroute or motorway with ease, but it should also be invigorating to drive on epic flowing Alpine roads. Last, but definitely not least, it should turn heads every step of the way.

Cars

Are You Overlooking an Important Spot When Cleaning Your Car?

There’s a spot on your car that you’ve probably been missing when it comes to cleaning. It’s not surprising, as it’s not immediately noticeable, but it’s actually one of the most important areas to clean: the tops of your windows.

When we say “the tops of your windows,” we’re not referring to the point where your windows meet the rubber seal on the frame. While it’s important to clean that area as well, we’re specifically talking about the rounded edges on top of the windows when they are rolled down.

Typically, when you clean your car’s windows, you spray both sides with glass cleaner and wipe them down with a cloth, right? However, if you only clean in this way, you’re only getting everything below the window tops. Any grime that has accumulated between the windows and the seal will remain untouched. On top of being unsightly, if it rains, all that grime will drip down and make your windows dirty again.

But don’t worry, this is an easy problem to fix. Simply remember to roll down your windows during your regular cleaning routine and give the tops a thorough wipe-down with glass cleaner and a rag. Make sure to add this step to your cleaning checklist!

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This Guy Is Traveling Around the World on His Honda Wave 125i Adventure Bike

If you spend time in Bangkok, Thailand, you’ll notice a lot of Honda Wave bikes. These small bikes and scooters are popular for getting around crowded cities. The Honda Wave 110i is more common than its slightly larger sibling, the Wave 125i, mainly due to the price difference. However, for riders who want to travel the world on a small adventure bike, the Honda Wave 125i is the choice. Australian rider Tom Kaczmarczyck is doing just that and has made detailed modifications to his bike, which he discusses in a video.

The stock Wave 125i has a few notable features. It is fuel-injected and has 17-inch wheels rather than smaller scooter wheels. The bike comes with a choice of alloy or spoked wheels, with the latter being the less expensive option. It also has tubed tires, which may not suit all riders but are favored by adventure riders. The Wave 125i shares a small air-cooled 125cc engine with the Grom and is known for its simplicity and availability of parts. It has a four-speed gearbox and a solid mount, minimizing vibrations on long journeys.

The 2022 Wave 125i weighs just over 227 pounds and is praised for its lightweight and low center of gravity. Tom has added various practical accessories to enhance his bike’s overlanding capabilities, including OEM Honda accessories designed for the Wave 125i and other Honda models modified to fit his bike. He has also made aftermarket additions such as a modified windscreen, heated grips, and hand guards. Additionally, Tom has modified the electrical system of the bike to better handle its requirements.

Tom has already traveled over 49,709 miles across Southeast Asia and Australia and plans to take his Wave 125i around the world. You can follow his adventures on his Facebook page.