Patagonia Women's Puff Rider Jacket: This is an insulated soft-shell jacket with burly hard-shell reinforcements

An insulated durable softshell with waterproof shoulder panels for aggressive skiers & boarders. This is an insulated soft-shell jacket with burly hard-shell reinforcements for skiers and snowboarders who go all-out in cold conditions. The supple breathable Puff Rider has a ripstop polyester shell throughout the torso. A lightweight highly compressible layer of 150-g. micro Thermolite® insulation warms even when wet to keep you carving when the mercury bottoms out. Quilted construction throughout the body and arms reduces bulk without sacrificing warmth. For a smooth flow over layers the interior is lined with easy-glide polyester. At the neck an adjustable gasket protects chin from cold air and zipper rub; it includes a lining of brushed polyester. Finer points consist of a stretch powder skirt with gripper elastic a removable helmet-compatible hood articulated elbows and an integrated drawcord at the bottom hem.

2006 Kawasaki KX250F

The most visible change to the KX250F is the aluminum perimeter frame. As with the KX450F, Kawasaki engineers combined their experience designing steel perimeter KX frames and techniques used to construct the Ninja® ZX™-10R sport bike chassis to create an all-new aluminum perimeter frame. Comprised of forged, extruded and cast aluminum parts, the strong but light design gives the KX250F the best possible balance of torsional and longitudinal rigidity necessary for superior handling characteristics.

The frame was designed so that the center of gravity and key chassis dimensions would work together to enhance the rear tire’s ability to drive the KX250F forward instead of squatting under acceleration. Additionally, the four-stroke engine sits in an upright position within the new frame to further aid overall traction.

The slim profile of the KX250F frame, two-piece radiator shrouds that leave the upper frame spars exposed, and careful design of the remaining bodywork make the KX250F feel light and narrow beneath the rider.

MOTORCYCLES - KAWASAKI - NINJA ZX-6RR - DALLAS

The new Kawasaki NINJA® ZX-6RR sportbike marks a dramatic departure from the broad-spectrum appeal of the earlier Ninja sportbikes, giving the bike a much stronger track bias. The limited edition street-legal ZX-6RR boasts aggressive race-worthy features -including engine, chassis, riding position and overall performance upgrades oriented towards serious sport riding, track days or full-on racing. Designed with the expert and professional racer in mind, this new generation motorcycle is destined to dominate Supersport racing around the world.

The heart of the ZX-6RR is a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, 599cc, four-cylinder four-stroke engine that delivers increased performance, especially in the high rpm ranges. To make the engine more competitive, new lightweight forged pistons weigh in at five grams lighter, while longer rods and a shorter stroke produce the high revs required for the track. The new plated, all-aluminum cylinders have 5mm shorter skirts for reduced weight. The water passageways have been reshaped for improved cooling performance. The new engine is lighter, more compact, revs higher and makes more power.

Intake and exhaust valves for the compact engine are 10mm shorter, resulting in less weight and improved high-rpm performance. Also improving high-rpm performance and valve control are lighter, oval-shaped intake valve springs. In addition, stepped spring seats better stabilize the valve springs.

To reduce cylinder weight, vibration and engine noise, the outer surface of the cam-chain tunnel has been redesigned. A new crankcase is also lighter and more rigid, allowing oil jets to be positioned closer to the pistons for optimal lubrication. To match the engine's overall compact design, the engine oil pan capacity has also been reduced.

The ZX-6RR is fed by a new-age fuel injection system that utilizes large-bore 38mm throttle bodies, while a 32-bit high-speed microprocessor-controlled timing is ultra-responsive to engine needs. The integrated system helps ensure smooth linear power characteristics and high engine output and with low emissions. A new centrally located ram-air duct system contributes to added performance, improves intake efficiency and saves weight by eliminating a number of parts needed for the prior Ram-air system.

White racing helmet

New rear vertical adjustable PRO Fit 2 retention system keeps helmet secure, and is easy to adjust - even on-the-fly. Pro Fit 2

• New rear vertical adjustable PRO Fit 2 retention system keeps helmet secure, and is easy to adjust - even on-the-fly. Pro Fit 2
• 4th Dimension Cooling System: Mouthport, In-Line vent configuration, Deep internal vent channeling, Rear exhaust ports. 4th dimension cooling system
• Wind tunnel tested to verify maximum cooling
• Triple In-molded shell and foam engineered to maximize ventilation and weight savings
• Carbon-reinforced InnerMatrix enables larger, deeper channeled vents. InnerMatrix
• InStrap system minimizes strap length and reduces strap contact, improving comfort. InStrap
• Light and simple U-Turn strap adjusters. U-Turn
• Patented Clip-on matching color visor included

Opel car concept

Racing Opel

Ople car with red color: Cool car!!

Modified racing opel car

2003 Opel Insignia Concept Pictures

The Opel

An elegant 2009 Opel Vectra in silver

Opel’s aging Vectra sedan is well overdue for a major overhaul, but a replacement vehicle isn’t due until the second half of next year. In the meantime, this latest rendering gives us a clue as to what the new Vectra will look like and shows that its designers are likely to adopt the lines first seen on Opel’s Gran Turismo Coupe Concept displayed at the recent Geneva Motor Show.

Several prototypes have been spotted by spy photographers that reveal the new Vectra will have a wider and taller body than the current generation. The larger body is seen as a key strategy towards positioning the new Vectra up-market, putting it on a better standing against cars like Volkswagen’s Passat and the Alfa Romeo 159. It’s also better suited towards US tastes, where the new Vectra will replace the current Aura sedan in Saturn’s lineup in North America.

Based on General Motors’ new Epsilon 2 platform, the new Vectra will remain FWD but will offer better refinement and driving dynamics including the addition of adaptive dampers on high-spec models. The new model range is also expected to include a performance 4WD version powered by a 2.8L V6 turbo developing close to 300hp. Other powerplants in the lineup should include a 200hp naturally aspirated version, as well as a 2.7L V6 turbodiesel.

Source: motorauthority.com