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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This Jaw-Dropping Motorcycle Reimagines a Century-Old Tradition with Mechanical Innovation and Precision
Forget the DeLorean. This magnificent 997cc bike gives bold new meaning to the term 'time machine.' Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more You might think of motorcycles and watches as two very different beasts. And to a degree, you'd be right. But they actually have a lot more in common than you might realize, especially on the higher end of the craftsmanship scale. They both rely on high levels of precision manufacturing, for instance. They also utilize many of the same materials. And the gears! Oh, the gears. So, it makes perfect sense that Richard Mille and Brough Superior would collaborate on the RMB01 motorcycle. It's also safe to say that the results speak for themselves. The bike's inspiration dates back over 100 years to the board trackers of the early 1900s. This bike is obviously a thoroughly modern beast, but the details definitely speak to its old-school racing predecessors. For instance, the RMB01 has an elongated gas tank, a minimalist seat and a wholly visible engine. These are all hallmarks of classic board trackers. That said, this bike's contemporary engineering and materials put basically every classic board track racer to shame. For instance, its 997cc water-cooled DOHC 88-degree V-twin four-stroke engine (a work of art all its own) is good for about 100 horsepower — more than double most of its historical counterparts. It also boasts a carbon fiber frame, a self-supporting exoskeleton, an engine made entirely from aircraft-grade aluminum and more. Plus, the bike boasts Brough's signature double-wishbone Fior-type fork. It wouldn't be a Richard Mille collaboration without some measure of horological inspiration and design. But don't fret, the RMB01 has plenty of that, too. The most obvious detail is the bike's cockpit. Looking an awful lot like one of Mille's watches, it features a mechanical speedometer co-engineered by both brands. Many of the aforementioned materials were also chosen for their use in both high-end watchmaking and moto design. However, some of the stylistic details also speak to the brands' overlap. For instance, the forged wheels are a custom design which, along with the hubs and disc rotors, are meant to evoke the design of tourbillon watches. Like Brough's other bikes and Mille's deep catalog of watches, this collaboration is mechanical art taken to the nth degree. Of course, that level of care, craftsmanship and material exceptionality comes with a catch: very few of these bikes are being built. Believe it or not, this isn't a one-off project. The Richard Mille x Brough Superior RMB01 motorcycle is getting a 150-unit production run. That said, you'll have to contact to the brands for more information on pricing and availability. Learn More
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist mauled to death by bear while on holiday posted selfie with one before the fatal attack
An Italian man who was mauled to death by a bear while on a motorcycling trip in Romania took selfies with the animals before the fatal attack. Omar Farang Zin had posted photos and video of bear encounters while riding along Romania's famous Transfagarasan road the day before his death. Romanian authorities said he got off his motorbike and tried to feed a bear, local news outlets reported, before it dragged him into a ravine. Later, authorities told Romanian news outlets they found pictures and close-ups on his phone of a bear approaching him on his phone. Armand Chiriloiu, director of the Arges Forestry Directorate told Observator News: "He got off the motorcycle and offered the bear food. The Italian tourist's phone was also found, which contained some pictures prior to the attack. With the bear approaching... pictures, close-ups.' The bear then attacked him, authorities said, dragging Mr Zin into the forest while other motorcyclists at the scene called emergency services. Responders, including firefighters, forestry authorities, and police found the man's body, which had been dragged into a ravine by the bear. But they quickly realised they were also in danger, according to Observator. Dragos Onea-Arges from Mountain Rescue told the news outlet: "The bear followed us the whole time. She was very agitated. She attacked us a few times too.' The bear was later shot dead. The day before his death, Mr Zin posted several up-close videos and photos of encounters with bears on the road. In one video, he rides past a bear on his motorbike, commenting: 'Look, a bear! How beautiful'. In another clip he watches a bear in a gravelled area as the bear turns to approach him. 'It's coming towards me,' he says. Italian media report that Mr Zin lived in the town of Samarate, in the northern region of Lombardy. Milano Today reported he worked at Malpensa Airport, and dozens of tributes flowed in on his social media page, many of whom said they would remember him for his smiling and kind personality. Nearly 30 people have been killed by bears in Romania over the past two decades, the environment ministry has said. Sightings of bears are common and local media regularly report bear attacks on people and livestock. In 2024, Romania's parliament doubled the annual bear kill quota to 481 per year. The move was taken to control the size of the bear population and to remove animals that have become accustomed to entering cities in search of food. It came just a week after a 19-year-old hiker died after she was attacked by a bear on a popular trail in the Carpathian mountains in central Romania. The teenager called emergency services as she was attacked. Just a few months prior, a 72-year-old Scottish tourist was mauled by a bear in Arges county after rolling down her car window to take a photo with the animal. Wildlife experts have said bear attacks have increased because of human behaviour as the shrinking of the animals' habitats due to construction, logging and climate change.
The Independent
04-07-2025
- The Independent
Motorcyclist mauled to death by bear while on holiday posted selfie with one before the fatal attack
An Italian man who was mauled to death by a bear while on a motorcycling trip in Romania took selfies with the animals before the fatal attack. Omar Farang Zin had posted photos and video of bear encounters while riding along Romania's famous Transfagarasan road the day before his death. Romanian authorities said he got off his motorbike and tried to feed a bear, local news outlets reported, before it dragged him into a ravine. Later, authorities told Romanian news outlets they found pictures and close-ups on his phone of a bear approaching him on his phone. Armand Chiriloiu, director of the Arges Forestry Directorate told Observator News: "He got off the motorcycle and offered the bear food. The Italian tourist's phone was also found, which contained some pictures prior to the attack. With the bear approaching... pictures, close-ups.' The bear then attacked him, authorities said, dragging Mr Zin into the forest while other motorcyclists at the scene called emergency services. Responders, including firefighters, forestry authorities, and police found the man's body, which had been dragged into a ravine by the bear. But they quickly realised they were also in danger, according to Observator. Dragos Onea-Arges from Mountain Rescue told the news outlet: "The bear followed us the whole time. She was very agitated. She attacked us a few times too.' The bear was later shot dead. The day before his death, Mr Zin posted several up-close videos and photos of encounters with bears on the road. In one video, he rides past a bear on his motorbike, commenting: 'Look, a bear! How beautiful'. In another clip he watches a bear in a gravelled area as the bear turns to approach him. 'It's coming towards me,' he says. Italian media report that Mr Zin lived in the town of Samarate, in the northern region of Lombardy. Milano Today reported he worked at Malpensa Airport, and dozens of tributes flowed in on his social media page, many of whom said they would remember him for his smiling and kind personality. Nearly 30 people have been killed by bears in Romania over the past two decades, the environment ministry has said. Sightings of bears are common and local media regularly report bear attacks on people and livestock. In 2024, Romania's parliament doubled the annual bear kill quota to 481 per year. The move was taken to control the size of the bear population and to remove animals that have become accustomed to entering cities in search of food. It came just a week after a 19-year-old hiker died after she was attacked by a bear on a popular trail in the Carpathian mountains in central Romania. The teenager called emergency services as she was attacked. Just a few months prior, a 72-year-old Scottish tourist was mauled by a bear in Arges county after rolling down her car window to take a photo with the animal. Wildlife experts have said bear attacks have increased because of human behaviour as the shrinking of the animals' habitats due to construction, logging and climate change.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hundreds join parade lap to honour life of TT legend Joey Dunlop
Hundreds of Joey Dunlop fans have joined a parade lap of the Isle of Man TT course to celebrate the life and career of the motorcycling legend on the 25th anniversary of his the King of the Mountain for his success on the island, which saw him take the top spot on the podium 26 times, Dunlop was killed on 2 July 2000 aged 48 while racing in by the Joey Dunlop Foundation, the memorial lap saw fans, riders and set off from the Grandstand in Douglas at 19:00 from Ballymoney, Dunlop held the title of most the successful rider in history for 24 years until his nephew Michael Dunlop broke that record last year. As well as his success on the island's 37.7-mile (61km) Mountain Course, Dunlop also won five Formula One World Championships, 24 Ulster Grands Prix victories and 13 North West 200 from motorcycling he was honoured with an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 1996 for his humanitarian work with children in Eastern Europe.A similar parade, which featured some of Joey Dunlop's original bikes, took place during the in early May in up in his memory, the Joey Dunlop Foundation, which provides specialist accommodation to open up the Isle of Man to visitors with a disability, said the event was a "fitting tribute" to the rider "dominated the TT course with such mastery during his racing career". Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Joey Dunlop remembered on 25th anniversary of his death
Joey Dunlop's son Gary said his father had an "inner drive" to succeed in whatever he did as Gary spoke 25 years on from his father's "King of the Mountain", died on 2 July 2000 aged 48 while competing in was widely considered to be one of the greatest riders in the sport's history. His long list of honours included 26 Isle of Man TT wins, five Formula One World Championships, 24 Ulster Grands Prix victories and 13 North West 200 was also honoured with an MBE in 1986 and an OBE in 1996 for his humanitarian work with children in Eastern Europe."There are times when it feels like it was six weeks ago and others where it feels like a full lifetime ago," Gary told BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme."He was very odd, I don't mean it in a bad way, he was different to anyone I ever met. He had his own way of doing things and everything was calculated with deep thought."He was hard to get to know, most of his rivals probably thought he didn't like them, but that wasn't the case, that was how he went about his life, he did it quietly and thoughtfully."Whilst Gary said the last 25 years have been "so tough" for him and his family, he takes comfort for the regard in which is father is still held."I was only 17 when he passed away, but in a cocky way we thought that wouldn't happen, if you didn't think that wouldn't happen you wouldn't want anyone doing it," he added."I think it's the same for the riders, if they thought this was going to happen, they wouldn't jump on a bike."I find it astonishing now that people who weren't even born when he was riding are knocking about with his shirts on and they're pretty fanatical. We find it really comforting that he is still regarded in a high way."
