Custom Army Chopper Signed by Obama Up for Auction

Custom Army Chopper

The United States Army Chopper bearing Obama's signature has been built by Hardcore Choppers and dubbed the P-40 Warhawk.

A custom-built two-wheeled machine signed by none other than US President Barack Obama is to go under the hammer in Las Vegas later this week, Barret-Jackson Auctions revealed recently. All the proceeds from the sale of the motorcycle are going to support military families.

Aside from the President's signature, the one-off motorcycle also features autographs from Vice President Joe Biden and national security adviser James Jones. It was, in fact, Jones’ son, Jim Jones, who donated the bike to the auction.

The Custom bike is signed by the US President

The special bike features an Army P40 Warhawk "theme" paint job and has been designed to recall 1950s European race cars. It features a six-speed transmission and a V-twin engine that is capable of developing 150 horsepower and 197 Nm of torque. This amount of power propels it from zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 160 mph (258 km/h).

Other highlights of this special piece of machinery include aircraft quality wiring, a dove leather seat, handmade "two into one" stainless steel exhaust, and HC "speedster" bars with internal clutch and throttle. Rounding off the package are Avon tires covering the 18" rear and 21" front "speedster" wheels.

The P-40 Warhawk will be auctioned on September 23-25 to benefit the Fisher House Foundation. The foundation builds houses around the country and donates them to the government to provide free housing to military families who have someone being treated at a military or Veterans Affairs hospital.

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2011 Yamaha Raptor 125 ATV

2011 Yamaha Raptor 125

One of the new releases is the much awaited 2011 Yamaha Raptor 125. The Raptor 125 comes at the heels of the successful 2010 line, headlined by its bigger cousin, the Yamaha Raptor 700. And, while not as large as the 700, the 2011 Raptor does pack a good amount of features to satisfy your thirst for this kind of ride.

The all-new Raptor 125 introduces Yamaha performance and engineering to the entry-level or step-up sport ATV market. This is the first 125-class sport ATV from a major ATV manufacturer.

The Raptor 125 is a true-sport machine with a 124cc, two valve, single overhead cam engine, five-speed manual transmission, electric start, hydraulic disk brakes and five-way preload adjustable suspension.

All combined, the new 125 has the same great suspension components and handling characteristics of the award-winning Raptor 250.

The Raptor 125 also gets new Maxxis sport tires - 19-inches in front and 18-inches in back.

Engine

• Light and powerful 124cc, SOHC, four-stroke single produces a broad powerband.
• The engine is fitted with a single-axis counterbalancer to reduce vibration at the handlebars, seat, and footrests for a more enjoyable ride.
• Five-speed gearbox with manual clutch provides the flexibility to tackle pretty much any track or trail.
• Electric starting is standard equipment and works in any gear.
• Mikuni® 29mm carburetor provides light throttle pull and excellent throttle response across the rpm range.
• DC-CDI ignition system designed specifically for the Raptor 125 delivers optimum performance at all rpm levels.
• Three-chamber muffler, a proven design straight from the Raptor 250, is light, quiet, and boosts low- and midrange performance.

Chassis/Suspension

• The seat and handlebar position are designed to offer an ideal riding position and maximum rider comfort.
• Independent double-wishbone front suspension with five-way preload adjustable shocks gives 7.5 inches of wheel travel.
• Rigid and light swingarm is controlled by a 7.9 inches of wheel travel, for consistent wheel control and rider comfort.
• Low, 28.1-inch seat height provides rider comfort and allows optimal rider movement.
• Triple hydraulic disc brakes deliver excellent stopping power even in wet conditions.
• Easy-to-use eccentric chain adjuster means hassle-free chain maintenance.
• Wide 19-inch front and 18-inch rear Maxxis tires provide plenty of grip and awesome handling.

Additional Features

• Single 30-watt headlight boasts an aggressive look and offers great illumination.
• YFZ-type parking brake for parking convenience.
• Raptor and YFZ lineage rolled into one sporty looking package.

ATVs with engine sizes over 90cc are recommended for use only by rider's age 16 years and older.

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Belgian Female Tennis Star Kim Clijsters

Kim Antonie Lode Clijsters is a Belgian professional tennis player. She is a former World No. 1 ranked player in singles and in doubles. As of 20 September 2010, Clijsters is ranked World No. 5

Clijsters was born on June 8, 1983, in Bilzen, Limburg, in the Flemish Region of Belgium. She is the daughter of Lei Clijsters, a former footballer, and Els Vandecaetsbeek, a former national gymnastics champion. Lei Clijsters died of lung cancer on 4 January 2009. Clijsters says that she inherited footballer's legs from her father and a gymnast's flexibility and stamina from her mother and her tennis instructor. Kim's younger sister Elke finished 2002 as the ITF World Junior Doubles champion and retired in 2004 after back injuries.

In December 2003, Clijsters announced her engagement to Australian Lleyton Hewitt, but their relationship ended in October 2004. In October 2006, Clijsters announced her engagement to American basketball player Brian Lynch, who is based in Kim's hometown of Bree. Clijsters gave birth to a daughter Jada Ellie on 25 February 2008.

Clijsters has won 39 WTA singles titles and 11 WTA doubles titles. She has won three Grand Slam singles titles at the US Open in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She has also won the WTA Tour Championships singles title in 2002 and 2003. In doubles, she won the French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2003. Clijsters was twice a singles runner-up at the French Open and a one-time runner-up at the Australian Open, also reaching two Wimbledon singles semi-finals. She announced her retirement with immediate effect on 6 May 2007, but almost two years later, on 26 March 2009, she publicly declared her intent to return to the WTA tour for the 2009 summer hard court season. In only her third tournament back, she won her second US Open title, becoming the first unseeded player and wildcard to win the tournament, and the first mother to win a major since Evonne Goolagong in 1980. Clijsters is popularly known as one of the "comeback queens" of tennis.

In 2001 Clijsters became the first Belgian—man or woman—to reach a Grand Slam singles final in the Open Era. In 2003 Clijsters became not only the first Belgian—man or woman—to be ranked World No. 1, but also did so without winning a Grand Slam tournament. Clijsters is one of only five women to have been ranked World No. 1 in singles and doubles simultaneously (the others being Martina Navratilova, Martina Hingis, Serena Williams, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario and Lindsay Davenport). Clijsters compiled a 90–12 singles record. Her singles win total was the highest single-season total by any woman since Navratilova in 1982. Clijsters was the first woman to play more than 100 singles matches in a year since Chris Evert in 1974.

In returning to the World No. 1 ranking after the Australian Open in January 2006, Clijsters broke a rankings record. She was ranked as low as World No. 134 in March 2005, so her return to the top spot in a ten-month span was the fastest and biggest leap in women's tennis history.

In 2010 First woman to retain the US Open title since Venus Williams in 2001. Second woman in the Open Era to win three successive US Opens in which she played. 21 consecutive US Open match victories, second all-time to Chris Evert's 31 from 1975-1979. Third woman to win two Grand Slams as a mother, one shy of the record by Margaret Court. Repeated her own 2005 feat of winning a women's sport record paycheck of US$2.2 million Broke the US$20 million mark in career prize money at the US Open

For her performance during the season, Clijsters received the WTA Player of the Year 2010 award for the second time (first one in 2005), the first player ever to win this award in the year following the win of the Come Back Player of the Year.

Clijsters won the 2011 Australian Open singles by beating Li Na 3–6, 6–3, 6–3; It was her first major win outside the US and her fourth overall. Clearly emotional, Clijsters declared that she finally had earned the title "Aussie Kim".

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2011 Video Kawasaki Z750R

2011 Kawasaki Z750R

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki has also launched a video of the new middleweight streetfighter machine. Kawasaki is, in fact, offering a 360-degree view of the machine which comes as a sportier variant of the existing Z750 model.

The ‘R’ version comes with new brakes and exhaust system, though the engine remains unchanged. With a 748cc engine delivering 106 PS and superior handling, the Z750R is expected to appeal mostly European customers.

Coming as a competitive alternative to the Yamaha FZ8 and Triumph Street Triple, and as a cheaper choice compared with the ZX-6R, the 2011 Kawasaki Z750R has already aroused interest among two-wheeled fans.

2011 Video Kawasaki Z750R

The naked bike comes with a newly improved chassis with fully adjustable front forks, revised rear shock on a new aluminium swing arm, radial front brakes with braded lines and ABS as an option. Some styling tweaks have been made, such as the nose cone, indicators and footpegs.

Limited edition colors (Candy Lime Green and Flat Ebony) and revised clocks are also featured. Handlebar ends and ergonomics have also been revised. Ninja-style 6-spoke front wheel with reinforced rim contribute to the chassis balance, while the Dunlop 210 tires are meant to enhance handling.

The new bike with a raft of planned genuine accessories will be supported by Kawasaki which includes a Kawasaki Akrapovic slip-on silencer.

In October, the bike will be seen at the Intermot exhibition in Cologne and after that at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live event in the UK in November. During the same month it is expected to be presented at the 2010 EICMA show in Milan.

Suzuki Teases 2011 Middleweight Gixxer Motorcycles

2011 Suzuki GSX-R 600/750

Reliable source close to Suzuki have leaked an artist rendering of what the rumoured all-new 2011 GSX-R 600 and possibly the GSX-R 750 might look like. The Japanese company didn’t confirm when the new GSX-R will be available. The current GSX-R 600/750 was last updated in 2008 so it’s no surprise that the two models will get only minor updates. The biggest changes are the four new air intakes stacked to the sides of the slimmer headlamp. Mechanically, we expect a small weight reduction and an equally small increase of power. We’ll have the full details on the new models from Intermot ‘10 in Germany.

For the time being, the company has released just one teaser photo showing the 2011 600/750 identical twins, previewing what looks to be a 2009 GSX-R1000. No surprise here, as the same designer, Shigeru Uchiyama, was responsible for both versions.


There are only minor changes prepared for 2011, mostly to the visual aspect of the bikes, but a small weight reduction and power increase are also expected. Four new air intakes are placed on the side of a redesigned, slimmer headlamp that now uses a pile of high and low beams.

These slight changes will require only minor investments for Suzuki, but it will also offer a somewhat fresh perspective to the gixxer line. Consumers will get to see for themselves the 2011 Suzuki GXR-600 and 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 models at the Intermot Cologne bike show on October 5.

2011 Suzuki GSR750 Teaser Sketch Released

2011 Suzuki GSR750 Sketch

The competition will be fierce for the newly launched Z750R from Kawasaki, as another Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is showing its weapons in the sportsbike-derived naked machines battle. Suzuki is one such example, as it has just unveiled the official sketch of the 2011 GSR750 model.

Using the same engine, but likely with less horsepower as the company’s GSX-R750 model, the all-new GSR750 from Suzuki will claim its share of the affordable middleweight naked class.

Combining comfortable ergonomics with reasonable street performance might, however, might not be enough to draw attention upon itself, so Suzuki engineers could also look into finding solutions to keep the cost down.

Styling gets far more aggressive than what we've seen so far in Suzuki's naked bikes, like the designers have tried to fill in the gap between the lines of the Gladius and those of the B-King.

This is why the chassis, frame and suspension is expected to be made from cheaper materials in order to achieve a reasonable price of around EUR7,500. Aside from the 2011 Kawasaki Z750R, the GSR750 will also have to battle Yamaha FZ8, Aprilia Shiver and Triumph Street Triple in getting the attention of European customers.

Suzuki will be taking the wraps off its 2011 GSR750 naked machine at the Intermot Cologne motorcycle show early next month, but hopefully it will make a full unveil in photos and technical details ahead of the public event. Also, we might also soon witness the launch of the smallest gixxer in the series, the GSX-R125, that has been rumored for a while now.

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Suzuki Hayabusa Gets Platinum Air Suspension Touch

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The team of specialists at Platinum Air Suspension has introduced a superior air ride technology for Suzuki Hayabusa, a system that allows riders to set the rebound and ride height of their sportbike. The adjustment, which uses the company’s BLEED FEED technology, is made by the flip of a switch.

According to the guys at Platinum Air Suspension, ride and handling are significantly improved because there is no bottoming out or bouncing.

"We feel it is critical not to compromise handling and full suspension movement when adjusting the ride height of a high performance motorcycle like the Suzuki Hayabusa," said Platinum Air Suspension owner Mike Ferris.

The system includes an air cylinder, machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. The kit includes an air-control valve, DOT approved quarter-inch air lines, fittings, air compressor, switch hardware and a line cutter. Detailed mounting instructions are included. Platinum kits are also available at additional cost in powder coat, anodize and chrome.

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The Suzuki Hayabusa returns for 2011 in Pearl Mirage White or Pearl Nebular Black, powered by the same 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder, 1340cc engine coupled with an optimized 6-speed transmission.

Highlights include 3-spoke cast-aluminum-alloy wheels, shoed with 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) front and 190/50ZR17M/C (73W) rear radial tires. The Japanese manufacturer has fitted the bike with the S-DMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector), which allows the rider to choose from three different engine settings depending on riding conditions or rider preference.

Hayabusa Mono Shock characteristics:

• Min. Retracted 12"
• Max. Extended 14"
• Rear Lift: 4” to 5”
• Shock Travel: 2”
• Diameter: 3 1/4"

Hot Russian Tennis Player Maria Kirilenko

Maria Yuryevna Kirilenko (born in Moscow on 25 January 1987) is a Russian professional tennis player. Kirilenko won her first WTA Tour title in 2005, defeating Anna-Lena Grönefeld in the China Open. Kirilenko reached 18, her career-high singles ranking, on the WTA tour in July 2008. She won the junior event at the 2002 Canadian Open, as well as the 2002 US Open junior tournament. She has reached one Grand Slam quarterfinal at the 2010 Australian Open. As of 20 September 2010, Kirilenko is ranked World No. 24.

In 2006, Kirilenko was selected to be the face of Adidas by Stella McCartney tennis range, designed by noted British fashion designer Stella McCartney and has played exclusively in the gear since the 2006 Australian Open. In 2009, she was replaced by Caroline Wozniacki.

Like her good friend Maria Sharapova, she likes connecting athletics and fashion, and when she spoke to Teen Vogue in August 2006, she said of being dressed by McCartney for a banquet, "I felt so glamorous!" She appeared in the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition alongside Daniela Hantuchova and Tatiana Golovin in a pictoral entitled Volley of the Dolls.

Maria Kirilenko started showing a passion towards tennis at age 5, but it was difficult to get the practice in while she was attending school. Her father enrolled her in a tennis school, and hours of fierce training started to pay off as she won several tournaments. In 2002 Kirilenko became one of the youngest winners of the Canadian Open and the US Open Junior Tournaments.

In 2002, Kirilenko started participating in WTA events. She began moving up in the rankings but was then setback by an injury in 2004. At the end of 2005 she climbed back up the rankings and won her first title in Beijing. On 12 June 2006, she broke into the world's top 20 for the first time.

In January 2007, she advanced to the third round of the 2007 Australian Open, before being defeated by third-seed Svetlana Kuznetsova. Kirilenko began the year by competing in the 2010 ASB Classic were she reached the Quarterfinals, defeating Tatjana Malek and Kaia Kanepi in straight sets before losing to Shahar Pe'er 6-0, 3-6, 6-1. A world no. 58, Kirilenko was unseeded at the 2010 Australian Open where in the first round she upset her friend, and former doubles partner, number 14 seed Maria Sharapova 7–6(4), 3–6, 6–4 in a 3 hour, 22 minute marathon. It was the second longest women's match in Australian Open history.

At Wimbledon she was the No. 27 seed in the singles draw. She faced Stefanie Vögele in the first round and won 2-6 6-4 7-5, after being down 5-3 in the third set. She then defeated Shenay Perry in the second round before losing to 8th seed Kim Clijsters in the third. Kirilenko was also paired up with Agnieszka Radwanska in the doubles draw where they were seeded No. 10, but they lost.

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2011 New Honda CBR250RR

2011 New Honda CBR250RR

Honda could be planning a small CBR250RR for the European market as a bike for new and less experienced licence holders. According to reports the CBR250RR could be brought to Europe next year, after establishing itself as a successful model in its class in Japan.

The hypothesis is that Honda could use the 250cc motor from the CRF cross model in an alluminium chassis, with a few touches to make it more robust for street use. If the plan is to bring such a model to Europe, Honda has more than one option at its disposal, as the smaller V2 from the VTR250 could also fit the bill.

2011 New Honda CBR250RR

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2011 Kawasaki Z750R Revealed

2011 Kawasaki Z750R Revealed

Motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki revealed today its latest addition to its super naked line, a middleweight streetfighter badged Z750R. With a sportier look than the current Z750 model, the ‘R’ version comes with new brakes and exhaust system, though the engine remains unchanged.

The bike comes with new improved chasis with fully adjustable front forks, revised rear shock on a new aluminium swing arm, radial front brakes with braded lines and ABS as an option.

Some styling tweeks have been made, such as the nose cone, indicators and footpegs. Limited edition colours and revised clocks are also featured. Handlebar ends and ergonomics have also been revised.

“The Z750R is an impressive package. It has been designed to take the handling, braking and overall specification of the hugely popular Z750 to a totally new level, justifying the exclusive R status of our new mid-weight naked contender for the coming year,” Kawasaki says.

2011 Kawasaki Z750R features and specification:

• High-grade, sharper front cowl
• Multi-piece cowl construction
• Sharper, more aggressive, multi-facet design
• Luxurious two-tone colouring
• Front fender with new fork guard portions
• Sharper turn signals
• Sporty R-model instrumentation
• Front suspension offers more precise adjustability
• Both sides feature rebound adjustability (vs only one side on Z750)
• 41 mm inverted fork
• Preload adjustable
• Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with piggyback reservoir also offers increased
• cooling performance
• High-quality sculpted aluminium swingarm
• Radial-mount 4-piston calipers
• Radial-pump brake master cylinder
• Steel-braided brake lines (front and rear)
• Thicker front petal discs

2011 New Honda Varadero 125 colours revealed

The 2011 Honda Varadero 125 will get a slight visual tweak, with the addition of what’s described as a ‘sporty new red colour’.

The Varadero has long been a favourite for riders of all abilities since its launch in 2001. With the Varadero offering more generous proportions than many other 125cc machines, the bike became soon a favourite with urban riders, commuters and learners bike. The 15hp-strong bike weighs just 154kg and has a top speed of 108 km/h.

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