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TECHNICAL FEATURES ARCHIVE

The most recent technical features are listed below, or for a full list of the rest, click on TECHNICAL FEATURES ARCHIVE

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

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There are two basic types of electric vehicle, those powered by batteries and those which use fuel cells.

Moto Guzzi Concept Inconel Exhaust

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Another innovation on the Guzzi concept bikes is the use of space age material Inconel for the exhaust pipes.

Moto Guzzi Concept Heat Pipes

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The cool-looking finned heat sinks on either side of the Guzzi concept bikes' headstocks are there for more than just the style: they use what's known as heat pipe technology to take excess heat away from the motor, improving emissions and allowing a higher power output.

Honda C-ABS

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Honda Press, Ian Kerr
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BMW S1000RR valves

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Pictures: BMW Press

Speed Camera Calculation

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Sussex Police, copyright free

Inertial torque

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Yamaha Press, Cyborg, Caterham

Running In

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Castrol, press various

The Cross-plane Crank

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By Kevin Ash


Pictures: Yamaha Press