Assumptions about engine oil persist that date back to an era of far simpler engines. Lubricant manufacturer Motul has picked up four of them and set them against the current state of the art.
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In this category you will find articles related to maintenance, repairs, modifications and performance adjustments in the motorcycle sector. This includes technical guides, background reports on components and information about tuning measures and individual customization.
The list below brings together topics such as suspension optimization, engine modifications, exhaust systems, electronic upgrades and practical workshop advice. In addition to classic tuning projects, technical troubleshooting and detailed analyses of specific parts may also be covered.
This section provides an overview of technical work and modifications focused on optimizing and personalizing motorcycles.
WD-40 Company launches the WD-40 Specialist Bio Lubricant Spray, which the manufacturer describes as the first multi-purpose spray in its category to receive the EU Ecolabel. The product features an 85 percent bio-based formula and is designed to deliver proven lubrication performance despite its environmental certification.
Ten Kate converts the Yamaha R6 with a crossplane crankshaft from the R1. The Dutch racing and tuning specialist Ten Kate Racing Products has unveiled a unique project: a Yamaha YZF-R6 with a completely newly developed crossplane crankshaft. The one-off build combines R1 engine technology with the compact supersport platform and is available for 49,900 euros plus VAT.
The Triumph Trident 660 is considered an accessible entry-level model with a sporty touch, making the legendary British three-cylinder philosophy available to a wider audience. But as solid as the production model is, for some enthusiasts it lacks that final visual and dynamic kick. This is exactly where FCR Original comes in. With its latest project, the French custom manufacturer from Chauvigny has transformed the Trident into a sporty one-off that almost looks like a production model – were it not for the addition of “RS,” which Triumph itself never assigned.
Unfortunately, the quarter-liter machine ZX-25R is offered only on the Asian market and in New Zealand. However, it becomes extremely popular there, so that now even a turbo kit has been developed for the little racing bike.
Puig, the Spanish manufacturer of hi-tech parts, has transformed a current naked bike into a futuristic sportbike. Can you tell which bike has been transformed into the Puig Diablo?
The YouTube channel “The Inja” shows the conversion of a Honda CB750 to an electric cafe racer with road approval. The conversion, which took a total of about a year, has now also been published in a 30-minute time-lapse video.
Deus Ex Machina and Zero Motorcycles have jointly introduced their Cafe Racer conversion of the Zero SR/S.
In a YouTube video lasting a good 10 minutes, it is shown how an old rusty tank is being restored. The whole thing was recorded in ASMR style.
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