Hi guys, after watching Avatar in 3D, I can’t wait to see other new movies using the same technology.

Disney’s just dropped the second HD trailer for Tron Legacy months after the original and it’s got more details of the Ducati GT1000-filled world outside the game. Check it out!

Be sure to check out Ducatist for more Ducati fun. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Hey what’s up guys? Jon here again. As cool as the S1000rr is, the first generation model is bound to hit some snags. BMW has issued a second software patch for their new superbike after two bikes getting a software update to introduce a rev limit suffered instrument failure. Yikes!

BMW dealers across the country were sent the initial software update in order to upload a new electronic rev limit for the S1000rr road bike during the running-in period.

For as-yet-unknown reasons two bikes in the United Kingdom suffered instrument failure and had to have them replaced.

BMW spokesman Scott Grimsdall said: “This problem has affected a couple of bikes by stopping the instruments from working.

“The revised software patch will stop it happening again and the two bikes are now fixed with new instruments.”

The first software patch BMW held back until March 1, 2010 to deliver new S1000rr machines to new customers as it waited for a new software patch to limit revs while the engine runs in over 600 miles.

The patch has been developed as a result of concerns that some customers, thought to be primarily race teams using new bikes for pre-season superstock testing were not adhering to the BMW running in procedure laid down in the owner manual.

Those guidelines stipulate the engine should not be run over 7000rpm for the first 185 miles and then not over 9000rpm until the 600 mile mark.

The new software patch removed the choice – ALL bikes heading for owners will now have the rev limit imposed until it will be electronically removed at the first service and oil change at 600 miles. Yes, this is lame, as some of us like to service our own bikes. But this being BMW, well, plunking down extra cash for someone else to do your work for you is part of the ownership experience, isn’t it?

Stay tuned for more updates guys!

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Hey, what’s going on guys? Honda has unveiled a three-wheel electric scooter called the 3R-C at the Geneva car show last week.

Created by Honda’s research-and-design facility in Milan, Italy, the 3R-C prototype’s electric drivetrain is mounted low in the three wheeled chassis, keeping a low center of gravity for improved stability.

Honda say the “high sides of the safety shell seat give greater protection to the occupant, reducing the threat from side impacts and improving weather protection.”

It has a single seat and storage compartment for luggage.

The 3R-C was joined in Geneva by the EV-N concept, which was previously shown at the Tokyo auto show.

Despite producing numerous concept vehicles, Honda has yet build an electric-powered two wheeler for sale.

Honda CEO Takeo Fukui said recently: “Honda is currently developing a battery-powered electric motorcycle which emits no CO2 during operation, because the characteristics of a battery can be better utilized in the area of motorcycles, which are often used for short distance travel.

“Honda is aiming to introduce this electric motorcycle to the market about two years from now.”

Always cool to see what people can build with a large budget! Stay tuned for more updates.

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Hi guys, taking a break from the Ninja Restore Project, it’s Paul here. A custom Yamaha R1 decorated in Valentino Rossi’s ‘Five Continents’ graphics is to be sold at auction to raise money for Riders for Health, the official MotoGP charity.

1972 Daytona 200 winner Don Emde, who launched US based fundraiser Friends of Riders for Health, led a team who customized the bike with thousands of dollars of aftermarket parts, all donated by the manufacturers.

New parts include Roland Sands aluminum wheels, an Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system, and Ohlins FGRT808 front suspension and TTX rear.

Don Emde said, “Riders for Health is the official charity of the MotoGP series and I am so appreciative of the support from everyone in the sport that were involved in the project.

“We did not want to rush the bike into an auction before we had a chance to give it wide exposure, so the exact auction date and location is not yet set.”

The bike, while presented as a track day bike, is also fully street legal. If you fancy bidding from the UK they hope to have a means in place when the date is set.

Emde said, “One thing I want to have in place would be the ability for anyone to bid on the machine, via online or some off-site methods. That would be something we would announce on the website, www.friendsofriders.org”

Pole Position Racing Service in Italy, which works with various MotoGP teams, created the AGV ‘Five Continents’ graphics for the project.

All right guys, stay tuned for more updates!

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What’s up people? Not to throw more Super Tenere stuff at you, but Yamaha have released this official video showcasing the technical highlights of the new 2010 Super Tenere.

I know, it sucks that we can’t get it here yet, but good things come to all those who wait.

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