KTM 1290 Super Duke R Prototype After it was previously teased, the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Prototype was finally revealed at the EICMA show. The new model is the first functional concept ever developed by KTM and comes with a sharp design language and a strong 180 hp engine. The bike is based on the KTM Super Duke and is powered by the same LC8 unit found at the KTM 1190 RC8 R. The two-cylinder engine is combined with a set of light steel pipes and a single-sided swing arm. As far as suspensions go, the prototype is fitted with upside-down forks with gas pressure reservoir, and a directly linked rear shock. Perhaps it goes without saying that the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Prototype also comes with racing wheels, racing brakes and racing tires. The bike’s backbone is a trellis frame made of chrome molybdenum steel combined with a single sided aluminium swing arm. Hit the jump for more information on the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Prototype.
Peugeot EX1 Concept Peugeot EX1 Well, what can we say about this Peugeot EX1 Concept, its errrm… quick. This car follows a pattern set by the Tesla but pips the Tesla example in several areas, though sadly, unlike the Tesla, you will never (probably) be able to buy the EX1, its simply a one off to celebrate 200 years of Peugeot. When we say quick, that phrase may not quite be enough, this cat gets to 60mph in 3.58 seconds, beating the Tesla by a smidgen, but from there things go absolutely bonkers. The Peugeot EX1, rather then start to lose its rate of acceleration as the speed builds, it actually increases it, unbelievably hitting its top speed of around 160mph from a standing start in just 6.6 seconds… think about… 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds, then the next 60-160mph in 3 seconds… 3 seconds to increase velocity by 100mph… that has to be one hell of a rush. To give you some perspective on just how fast this rate of acceleration is, a Formula One car will typically hit the...
2013 BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe BMW does the two-door 3 Series one better. Nigel Tufnel's amplifiers went to "11," and the BMW 3 Series coupe has also gone one more as it transitions to the F30 platform. BMW wants to capitalize on the willingness of coupe buyers to pay for exclusivity and aspirational design, hence the Concept 4 Series Coupe. Calling it a concept for now is just BMW being coy; this car will change very little, if at all, before arriving in dealerships.
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