Ikatan Motor Besar Indonesia (IMBI), Apologize to the Governor of Bali

Denpasar, Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika accept apology Association of Motor Besar Indonesia (Imbi) following the incident which happened when a convoy of the governor's car to Bedugul, Tabanan last Saturday (23 / 4).

Head of Public Relations and Protocol Bureau of Bali, I Putu Suardhika in Denpasar, said Tuesday after receiving a letter from the Chairman regarding an apology Bali Imbi, the governor responded positively and forgave him.

"Mr. Governor Mangku Pastika already forgiven. But with the record for the act was not repeated," he said.

He said that anyone using the road must follow the rules and traffic signs so as not to harm the community.

Suardhika said the Bali provincial government in cooperation with the police and relevant agencies will hold a straightening operation letters relating to motor moge.

"We will calibration existence moge because it allegedly did not have the documents alias bulging," he promised.

He said, moge who do not have letters or bulging on the loose in Bali is expected to reach 250 units.

"Moge is that we will shoot about the letters or documents of ownership," said Suardhika.

Asked when the request of the Chairman Imbi Bali to meet with Governor Mangku Pastika received, Suardhika said, still looking for the right time.

"We still see the schedule of the Governor of Bali to meet with IMBI. Because the governor's schedule is still pretty solid," he said.

Chairman of the Bali Imbi Ariyono officially sent a letter of apology to the Governor of Bali for the incident by members in a formal letter Imbi Imbi Number 0425/IMBI/IV/2011.

"We've sent an official letter to the Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika to ask for time audience, but until now there has been no answer. Therefore, we need to apologize to the governor through the mass media while waiting for the willingness of the Governor Pastika time," he said. (quoted from Antaranews.com)

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Comparison Specifications CBR 250R vs Ninja 250R

Waw. . . After Kawasaki, Honda That Will Now Play the Market in the 250cc class. After nearly 4 years released the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, and had dominated the 250cc class of motor sport markets of Indonesia. Now Honda has also issued a new motor for the fight against Kawasaki in the 250cc motorcycle market. Recently Honda has released its newest product, Honda CBR 250R, which is claimed to be able to compete with Kawasaki in the 250cc class. of body design, this bike was was kind of motor sport with dull fairing. But there are different from both this bike, Kawasaki Ninja 250 in the design of motor sport full of handsome and with a slightly bent position riding. But this time Honda released the design to the type of sport touring, riding position that does not bend nicked style bike. Hmm. . . to be clearer about the comparison to the two motors, please see in this picture.

For engines, Honda is more in design to the bustling streets and jam-prone. Honda is more reliable in the pull down, really fit for urban streets in the bustling and often jammed. While Kawasaki delicious danced above. Well. . . producer are different manufacturers, of any design that is offered must clearly be different too right? CMIIW. . . 

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Comparison of Features, Bajaj Pulsar 220 vs Honda Tiger and Yamaha Scorpio

Launched last March 2011, Bajaj Pulsar 220 is present and immediately shocking!Selling price it loch, only Rp 18.6 million. Though technically, it's a good Indian motor paired with Honda Tiger and Yamaha Scorpio Z Let's find out the three features of this motor, if the cheap to compete?

Body Design and Finishing

By design, Honda Tiger and Yamaha Scorpio Z  look more manly. As the motor cruiser they choose to look fierce with strict body lines. Who designed the Pulsar 220 itself as sporty touring motorcycle.

The addition of the fairing which only half is expected to make it looks more sporty. But why look so forced, yes, the side fairing rounded, but still stiff tail design with a sharp angle.

Any color combination, Bajaj Pulsar 220 the most simple. Just a plain color with a silver emblem logo. Shades are obtained even look so elegant. Medium Tiger and Scorpio Z Confident with motifs ramie.

Problem finishing detail of the body, frame and accessories, Pulsar 220 have to admit not as neat as the two competitors. Small parts of the body such as water ram in the fairing, head lamp and some parts of the framework looks not smooth.

Features and Technology

But talking about the features, there are advantages to the Pulsar 220. Most striking is on a digital panel it uses. Speedometer and other equipment such as fuel indicator and odometer is displayed digitally. Medium Tiger and Scorpio are still loyal to analog panels.

But the key to the handlebars, only Tiger who has been equipped with a safety magnet. Pulsar 220 and Scorpio Z still use a conventional key. Continue to the engine. All three carry the 200cc engine capacity and above, data from each ATPM Pulsar 220 the most powerful states.

Pulsar 220 offers two spark plug technology DTSi (Digital Twin Spark Ignition) on a single-cylinder 220cc SOHC engine two spigot. Machine is equipped with oil cooler is claimed to be capable of producing power to 21 PS and torque of 19 NM.

'm Scorpio comes with a well-known recalcitrant machine. Its 223cc engine is claimed to have power 18.2 PS 17.5 Nm of torque. Who's smallest power is Honda Tiger.Machines with a net capacity of 196.9 cc pave already 18 years in Indonesia, this yields only 16.7 PS.

The legs

Only Scorpio Z rear suspension that offers a stump. Medium Tiger and still using shock breaker Pulsar 220 but is equipped with dual rear oil tube. Medium front suspension,all rely on telescopic type, but have a Pulsar 220 the most large compared to the competitors.

Affairs wheels, Tiger and Scorpio Z uses 18-inch circumference. Only Pulsar 220 which use 17 this. Although smaller, but the size of tires used to be able to wider and thicker.Pulsar 220 tire wear size 90/90 in front and 120/80 at the rear. Medium Tiger and Scorpio only wear size 100/90 at the rear wheels.

But Scorpio Z had a huge defeat than Honda Tiger and Bajaj Pulsar 220. Yamaha sport bikes are not equipped disc brakes on rear wheels.

Price

Hemmm ... price that makes surprise. Bajaj Pulsar 220 for sale by Rp 18.6! Honda Tiger being released USD 24.9 million and Yamaha Scorpio Z sold Rp 23.7 million. So far right the price difference, please choose ..! (motorplus-online.com)

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Cars World Head of State

For the sake of showing appreciation the work of the domestic automotive, usually heads of state to use a local car as their official car.

President of the United States for example, use a Cadillac limousine, the Emperor of Japan using a Toyota, the king of England using a Bentley, and the prime minister of Italy using a Maserati.

For those countries that have more than one car company, usually they use interchangeably.

Besides the honor, the use of cars in the country as the official state car is also to show the greatness of their cars. At the very least, the car to head of state has special security features, such as the use of steel and bulletproof glass.

Unfortunately, not all countries have a competent automotive company. Therefore, they usually choose a car production countries that have diplomatic ties strong.

Canada's example, exclusively use the cars manufactured by General Motors. Prime ministers use the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Express.

In the ASEAN region, countries that have used local car just Malaysia. Prime Minister of Malaysia using the Proton Chancellor. Nevertheless, Malaysia is also still use the BMW 740Li.

Meanwhile, the prime minister of Thailand to ride Mercedes-Benz S600L W220, BMW 730LI E66, and Range Rover. And president of the Singapore use a Mercedes Benz S350L and the Lexus LS430.

The most eccentric instead of Brunei Darussalam. Affairs piece on Borneo island is using the official car Rolls-Royce Phantom VI. This is for official events, when relaxed, his state car turned into a sports car Mercedes Benz W163 ML55 AMG and Maybach 62.

What about Indonesia? President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to use Mercedes-Benz S600L W221 made in 2007. It uses the official car plates RI 1. Similarly, the vice president, also use a car with the same type of plate RI 2.

Previous official car is a Mercedes-Benz S600L W140 production of 1994. This car is now used as a backup vehicle. Not only that, the president appeared to have BMW X5 used when the Jakarta floods, especially in 2007.

Meanwhile, a convoy of security personnel who followed the president to use the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, BMW X5, Range Rover, and Toyota Land Cruiser.Sometimes it also comes with a number of Toyota Camry, Nissan Patrol, and Ford Expedition.

Caravelle Volkswagen and Toyota Alphard is also present in the presidential motorcade. These cars carrying security guards. The convoy was escorted by several police cars Mazda6 and Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, as well as motorcycles.

Meanwhile, cabinet ministers use the Toyota Crown and guarded by the Nissan X-Trail.And members of parliament using a Toyota Fortuner without escort.

source : wikipedia

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Directly after Italy, Diavel in Launching before Market North America and Asia Pacific!

Indeed crazy bloggers as well as owner of the car manufacturers Ducati Indonesia. Ducati Diavel new official a few weeks in Launching in Italy has now been launched in Indonesia. Noted 3 units already exist in Indonesia (2 already sold). Well that is interesting here is Indonesia is the second country in the world who launching Ducati Diavel. Preceding North America where 50% of Ducati sales globally from this superpower. The scheduled launch of Ducati Diavel for Asia market Pacific is dated 21March 2011.

dated March 6, yesterday, after Launching is scheduled to be held test drive session. But not everyone can test drive, test drive considering only given for those who are already fairly well booked in advance because 2 of 3 units Diavel price 475 million already belong to the consumer. So automatise unit tests just to stay 1 unit. it s scramble, it was decided for those who've booked the one who can test ride.

Well as humans to 2 in Indonesia who've trying Ducati diavel 25 km more (last week,yesterday afternoon and this morning) I wanted to share experiences about diavel. First though looks like a V-Rod Muscle, it weighs only 205 kg Diavel. That is just disputing 7 kg compared Multistrada 1200. Well there are riding mode (Sport-Touring-Urban),which affects the motor power (165 hp or 100 hp) and Traction Control. Riding impression Ducati motorcycles with the shortest seat is like a Ducati Monster 696, but more upright. Does not feel the detention power in urban fashion, but in sport mode on tunnel SCBD, the speed of 160 km / h can be obtained at gigi3. Create daily? Honest?Can! because this motor can be using that "trundling" like a duck just remember, if the motor is in the groin is almost 1 / 2 billion ...

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Waw. . . Prince William rewarded Diavel Ducati Carbon

Happiness is seemingly being enveloped in UK families, because the prince who was in the second line to the British throne, after Prince Charles, William has been married to Kate Middleton.

As quoted from autoevolution, Sunday (01/05/2011), as a gift on her wedding day, William is rumored to receive a motorcycle unit. Not just any motorcycle, but one unit Diavel Ducati Carbon.

Prince William himself preached menungganggi avid motorcycle. The last motorcycle he message is the production of SP 1198 Ducati 2011.

Whoever gives the bike, but the buyer asked that the handle of the motor is engraved with the wedding date. Reportedly motor immediately sent to a place in Berkshire.

Diavel Ducati Carbon reinforced with a machine with a machine similar to 1198SP.Ducati Testastretta engine that is 11 ° with a capacity of 1198 cc.

Adopted from the Superbike machine can issue a power of 162 hp and 127.5 Nm of torque. With the power of the Diavel could run from 0-100 km / h within 2.8 seconds.

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Mitsubishi Grandis more prestigious

The phrase "It's About prestigious" deserved strapped Mitsubishi Grandis MPV, which offers an attractive design and technology fresh. This is evidenced by the supply from Thailand which is only about 150 units per month, Mitsubishi Grandis enthusiasts turned out in Indonesia already exceeded 650 units.

MPV is positioned on top of this class, it has everything you need well-established group. Besides having advantages in design, the Mitsubishi Grandis is also bringing the technology is still fresh in the ranks of Mitsubishi products are sold in Indonesia.

Exterior:

Grandis exterior design expresses a fresh sensibility in shape and look stunning. This impression has been felt from the front with three-diamond logo placement, combination type halogen lamp with the main lights are designed to ensure the expansion of light without compromising the charm of the Mitsubishi Grandis.

Interior:

Space inside is no less special. Dashboard design theme of wave forms decorated with dazzling illumination instrument panel, air conditioning controls are practical, and with Knop transmission gate type elegant, so as to evoke a feeling roomy and comfortable inside.

Spaciousness and comfort in the real space with a chair design that can be made in several configurations, which is made very easy. Each bench can be adjusted independently, allowing you to easily put personal belongings.

Engine:

Carrying Grandis MIVEC engine (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System) 2.4-liter capacity. Grandis engine technology is the most modern in the Mitsubishi product line that has been marketed in Indonesia.

MIVEC system is able to optimize the output by using a variable ignition timing. At low speed using a cam low / medium that makes the time valve with a small overlap, maximizing fuel, low torque and ignition minimize exhaust gas on cold starts.

At high rotation (above 3600 rpm) change the profile to the high camp that makes the valve with a large overlap. This overlap gives advantage to the speed of the air supply to increase the flow into the cylinder with each round of increases in output.

Grandis also features smart transmission as INVECS-II 4A / T Intelligent & Innovative Vehicles Systems Electronics Control System (INVECS-II) makes the operation of the transmission is so easy and makes everyone feel comfortable driving the Grandis. This transmission can be operated like a manual transmission for a more spontaneous acceleration.

Safety:

Some of the awards matter of salvation already achieved this Grandis. Euro NCAP four-star rating RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body. 6 star rating given by NASVA Test, which tests the security of the Japanese government.

Achievement is achieved thanks to the application of safety features are complete and tested. Features include passive safety that includes dual airbags for driver and passenger in front, seatbelt pretensioner and force limiters, and ABS brakes with EBD-enhanced.

Data and Facts:

ATPM: PT. Krama Yudha Three Berlian Motors

Type: MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle)

Price: Rp. 292 million (on the road in Greater Jakarta)

Engine: MIVEC 4-cylinder, 16 valve

The contents of the cylinder: 2378 cc

Diameter x measures: 87.0 x 100 mm

Power max: 165 rpm ps/6.000

Max torque: 22.1 kg.m/4.000 rpm

The legs are:

Front suspension: McPherson Strut with coil spring

Rear suspension: Semi-trailing arm with coil spring

Type of wheels: Alloy wheels

Tire size: 215/60 R16

Brakes front: ventilated disc

Brakes rear: Solid drum in disc

Dimensions body:

Length: 4765 mm

Width: 1795 mm

Height: 1655 mm

Wheelbase: 2830 mm

Weight: 1625 kg

Turning radius: 5.5 m

Fuel tank: 65 liters

Source: KapanLagi.com: Kalau Bukan Sekarang, Kapan Lagi?

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