First Throttle F1 Australian GP 2014

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg topped the second practice session at the Australian Grand Prix, as Mercedes started to deliver on the pre-season promise it showed in testing.

After completing just half a lap in first practice due to a faulty sensor, Hamilton completed a total of 37 laps and set his fastest time on the soft tyres 70 minutes into the session. His first attempt at a quick lap was baulked by Daniil Kvyat's Toro Rosso, but he returned to the track soon after to displace Rosberg at the top of the timing sheets by 0.157s.

Fernando Alonso was third fastest, 0.507s off the pace of Hamilton, as Ferrari showed decent pace following an inconclusive winter of testing. Sebastian Vettel helped to allay fears Red Bull might have lost its way, with a lap time 0.756 off the Mercedes and healthy total of 41 laps overall. The Red Bull also looked quick over longer runs, although still not a match for Hamilton and Rosberg.

Jenson Button managed the fifth fastest time ahead of the second Red Bull of Daniel Ricciardo and was also within a second of the pace of Hamilton.

Kimi Raikkonen was 1.2s adrift of the fastest time in the second Ferrari but ahead of the fastest Williams of Valtteri Bottas. Williams has never been a team that shows its hand during Friday practice, but with Bottas eighth and Felipe Massa 12th it has not yet followed up on the testing speed it showed during pre-season.

Lotus' grim weekend continued with Pastor Maldonado failing to make it out of the pits for the second session and Romain Grosjean man-handling his car to a total of 12 laps. Grosjean managed to set a lap time, but between lock ups and armfuls of opposite lock it was over four seconds off the pace of Hamilton. Caterham had an even worse afternoon with Kamui Kobayashi ruled out between sessions with an engine problem and Marcus Ericsson managing just one lap before retiring to the team hospitality.

The new breed of F1 cars continued to be a bit of a handful for drivers up and down the grid, but it was only in the last five minutes that a couple of cars had session-ending spins. Nico Hulkenberg lost his Force India on the entry to Turn 9 when he put two wheels on the grass and just moments later Grosjean's Lotus snapped widely out of shape on the entry to Turn 6 and pitched him into the gravel.

Australian Grand Prix 2014

Free practice 2

	Driver	Teams	Time
1	LC Hamilton (GBR)	Mercedes	1'29.625
2	N Rosberg (GER)	Mercedes	1'29.782
3	F Alonso (ESP)	Ferrari	1'30.132
4	S Vettel (GER)	Red Bull	1'30.381
5	J Button (GBR)	McLaren	1'30.510
6	D Ricciardo (AUS)	Red Bull	1'30.538
7	KM Räikkönen (FIN)	Ferrari	1'30.898
8	V Bottas (FIN)	Williams	1'30.920
9	K Magnussen (DEN)	McLaren	1'31.031
10	N Hülkenberg (GER)	Force India	1'31.054
11	JE Vergne (FRA)	Toro Rosso	1'31.060
12	F Massa (BRA)	Williams	1'31.119
13	S Perez (MEX)	Force India	1'31.283
14	A Sutil (GER)	Sauber	1'32.355
15	E Gutiérrez (MEX)	Sauber	1'32.468
16	D Kvyat (RUS)	Toro Rosso	1'32.495
17	J Bianchi (FRA)	Marussia	1'33.486
18	R Grosjean (FRA)	Lotus	1'33.646
19	M Chilton (GBR)	Marussia	1'34.757
20	M Ericsson (SWE)	Caterham	-
21	K Kobayashi (JPN)	Caterham	-
22	P Maldonado (VEN)	Lotus	-

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Media Statement From Malaysian Airlines

Saturday, March 08, 04:20 PM MYT +0800 Malaysia Airlines MH370 Flight Incident

Sepang, 8 March 2014: Malaysia Airlines is still unable to establish any contact or determine the whereabouts of flight MH370. Earlier today, Subang ATC had lost contact with the aircraft at 2.40am. The last known position of MH370 before it disappeared off the radar was 065515 North (longitude) and 1033443 East (latitude).

We are still trying to locate the current location of the flight based on the last known position of the aircraft. We are working with the International search and rescue teams in trying to locate the aircraft. So far, we have not received any emergency signals or distress messages from MH370. We are working with authorities and assure that all sources are deployed to assist with the search and rescue mission.

The passenger manifest will not be released until all families of the passengers have been informed. The flight was carrying a total number of 239 passengers and crew – comprising 227 passengers (including 2 infants) and 12 crew members.

We are deploying our “Go Team” to Beijing which will depart Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 4.30pm with a team of caregivers and volunteers to assist the family members of the passengers.

The passengers are of 14 different nationalities. All crew on-board are Malaysians.

Please take note that the earlier statement did not include the number of Indian nationals. This was due to confusion between the country code of Indonesia and India.

The below table shows the latest number of passengers and their nationalities:-

Nationality	Total
China/Taiwan	154 including infant
Malaysia	38
India	5
Indonesia	7
Australia	6
France	4
USA	3 including infant
New Zealand	2
Ukraine	2
Canada	2
Russian	1
Italy	1
Netherlands	1
Austrian	1

Our focus now is to work with the emergency responders and authorities and mobilize our full support.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected passengers and crew and their family members.

The public may contact  +603 7884 1234.

For media queries, kindly contact  +603 8777 5698 / +603 8787 1276.

The airline will provide regular updates on the situation. There are many unvalidated reports out in the media and Malaysia Airlines strongly urges the media and the public at large to only report from official statements from Malaysia Airlines and the Government of Malaysia.


Saturday, March 08, 02:30 PM MYT +0800 Malaysia Airlines MH370 Flight Incident update as 2.30pm

We regret to announce that Subang Traffic Control lost contact with flight MH370 at 2:40 am today.

We are currently working with international authorities on the search and rescue mission and as at 1400 hours, 08 March 2014, we have no information on the location of the aircraft.

MH370 is a Boeing 777-200 aircraft on a code share with China Southern Airlines. It departed Kuala Lumpur at 12.41 am today for Beijing. The aircraft was scheduled to land at Beijing International Airport at 6.30am local Beijing time. The flight had a total number of 227 passengers and 12 crew members. The passengers were from 14 different countries, most of whom are from China.

Our team is currently calling family members of passengers to keep them updated on the situation and our focus now is to work with the emergency responders and the authorities. We are sending a MH team to support the families of passengers at Beijing. The airline will continue to publish regular updates on the situation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all passengers, our crew and their family members.

Family members please call 03 8787 1269 or call 87871629.

Media: +603 8777 5698/ +603 8787 1276.

Public: +603 7884 1234



       我们很遗憾MH370航班于今天凌晨2点40分与苏邦空中管制台失去联系。

       我们目前正与搜寻与救援机构通力合作，截至2014年3月8日下午2点，还没有飞机确切位置的信息。

       MH370航班由波音777-200机型执飞。该航班于今天凌晨0点41分由吉隆坡起飞前往北京，原计划于北京时间早晨6点30分抵达北京首都国际机场。航班搭载227名旅客及12名机组人员。乘客来自于14个国家，多数为中国人。

     

       我们的工作人员正在联络乘客亲属并告知事件的最新进展，航空公司正在是与紧急工作组及有关当局紧密合作以了解最新事态。马航总部已派出专门小组前往北京为乘客家属提供协助。航空公司将根据事件进展及时提供最新讯息。

   

       我们为所有乘客、机组人员及其家属祈福 。



       亲属可以联络：+603 8787 1269 /  8787 1629

       媒体可以联络：+603 8777 5698 / +603 8787 1276

       公众可以联络：+603 7884 1234

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All New Kawasaki Z1000

Sculpted bodywork brings the aggressive and unique sugomi inspired Z design to the next level, stripping off all unnecessary flourishes to boldly highlight brutal functionality. Enhancing the riding impact, the new engine and chassis settings deliver a stiffer, more direct ride transforming the Z1000 into the market’s most radical Supernaked.

The DS gear position indicator is designed for motorcycles with the Kawasaki Diagnostic (KDS) Connector. Installation is very simple with just one plug. Reads data directly from the ECU. Compact and weatherproof display. Display L,W,H 3x2x1.5cm, lead 160cm.
(This bike is not originally equipped with gear position sensor, therefore determining the gear in use is only possible when the engine is running and the clutch is released)

Compact smoke meter cover for enhanced style and wind protection

1,043 cm3 liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-line Four

Powerful engine pulls strongly from all rpm and does not let up before the redline. Adding to rider exhilaration, the engine delivers superb response, a strong mid-range hit and an intoxicating intake howl. More direct response thanks to new engine settings and shorter gearing adds to the Z1000’s sporty street riding potential.

LED headlamp

The thin, compact headlamp cowl was positioned as low as possible, extending the line that starts from the top of the tank. 

This is first time for Kawasaki to use the reflector-less LED headlamp design. Using LED lamps allows the design to be thin, the shape contributing to the more intense glare of the new Z1000’s face, and the reflector-less design.

Radial-mount monobloc calipers


High-performance brake package includes triple petal discs, radial-mount monobloc calipers and radial-pump front brake master cylinder. The new monobloc calipers and new brake pad material contribute to a stronger initial bite, superb brake feeling and formidable stopping power. Models with ABS also available.

Give your Kawasaki a more sporty look with the short dual Akrapovic slip-on system. This lightweight slip-on system offers great performance.

ENGINE

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  Engine type

  Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
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  Displacement

  1,043 cm3
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  Bore x stroke

  77.0 x 56.0 mm
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  Compression ratio

  11.8:1
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  Valve/Induction system

  DOHC, 16 valves
•  

  Fuel system

  Fuel injection:φ38 mm x 4 (Keihin) with oval sub-throttles
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  Ignition

  Digital
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  Starting

  Electric
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  Lubrication

  Forced lubrication, wet sump

TRANSMISSION

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  Transmission

  6-speed, return

• Primary reduction ratio

  1.627 (83/51)

• Gear ratios: 1st

  2.600 (39/15)

• Gear ratios: 2nd

  1.950 (39/20)

• Gear ratios: 3rd

  1.600 (24/15)

• Gear ratios: 4th

  1.389 (25/18)

• Gear ratios: 5th

  1.238 (26/21)

• Gear ratios: 6th

  1.107 (31/28)

• Final reduction ratio

  2.867 (43/15)
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  Clutch

  Wet multi-disc, manual

FRAME

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  Frame type

  Twin-tube, aluminium
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  Rake/Trail

  24.5o / 101 mm
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  Wheel travel, front

  120 mm
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  Wheel travel, rear

  122 mm
•  

  Tyre, front

  120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
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  Tyre, rear

  190/50ZR17M/C (73W)
•  

  Steering angle, left / right

  29o / 29o

SUSPENSION

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  Suspension, front

  41 mm inverted fork with stepless compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
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  Suspension, rear

  Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and preload adjustability

BRAKES

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  Brakes, front

  Dual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs; Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston
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  Brakes, rear

  Single 250 mm petal disc ; Caliper: Single-piston

DIMENSIONS

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  Dimensions (L x W x H)

  2,045 x 790 x 1,055 mm
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  Wheelbase

  1,435 mm
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  Ground Clearance

  125 mm
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  Seat height

  815 mm

• Fuel capacity

  17 litres
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  Curb Mass

  220 kg / 221 kg (ABS)

PERFORMANCE

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  Maximum power

  104.5 kW {142 PS} / 10,000 rpm
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  Maximum torque

  111 Nm {11.3 kgf*m} / 7,300 rpm

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