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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Viewing 5 Bruce Willis's bikes for Boot Campaign

Bruce Willis. (Picture from: 
http://hot.detik.com/)
Who doesn't know Bruce Willis, an action film actor, and also was one of the world celebrities who have a high interest in the automotive, especially motorcycles. Nevertheless, the action actor in the Die Hard film was decided to auction off his five beloved motorcycle. The purpose of the auction is to help active and retired U.S. Army (USA) who lived hard.

Bruce Willis's motorcycles will be auctioned every two months, starting from December 2012 to August 2013 with each auction runs for 30 days in CharityBuzz.com.

As quoted from Autoevolution, the sale of his five motorcycle is donated to Boot Campaign, the charitable organizations based in Texas USA. Bruce Willis said the five of his bikes are very fun to ride. "I wanted to use my bikes in a way that would benefit our military service members, and I am thankful to have found the Boot Campaign as the catalyst for using my bikes in a way that will give back to our country's true heroes. These bikes have been a lot of fun to ride, and my hope is they can do a lot of good for our veterans." he said. Here are the five of Bruce Willis's motorcycle that auctioned:

1. 1962 Cushman Eagle
Cushman Motor Works of Omaha, Nebraska, established its reputation by building motor scooters, such as its famous Auto-Glide model. In 1949, Cushman redesigned its 50 series scooter to look like a miniature version of a Harley-Davidson Big Twin or an Indian Chief. The newly named Cushman Eagle motorcycle became the firm's best seller ever.
1962 Cushman Eagle. (Picture from: http://blog.motorcycle.com/)
This bike is a classic scooter made in 1962, which carries a single cylinder engine with air cooling system. Still using 2 speed manual transmission technology, as well as scooters use in the decade of the 1960's. Because the scooter is classified as classic scooter, it is quite expensive at around U.S. $3,600.

2. 1972 Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster XLH
The next Bruce Willis Collection is Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster made in 1972, which is the U.S. typical motorcycle touring. Among its fans are often referred to by the nickname "sporty".
1972 Harley-Davidson Ironhead Sportster XLH. (Picture from: http://blog.motorcycle.com/) 
The Sportster manufactured since 1957. As the driving force is the 4-cylinder power tech V-twin configuration engine with angle of 45 degrees. Its completed with 5-speed manual transmission.

3. 1991 Yamaha XT350
In addition to being a fan of motorcycle touring, it turns out Bruce Willis also has a hobby of adventuring in the outdoors and the mountains. Therefore included in the collection is an off-road motorcycle that Yamaha XT 350.
1991 Yamaha XT350. (Picture from: http://blog.motorcycle.com/)
Motor is designed to have the ability to generate power up to 31.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm and 21.7 ft-lb torque @ 7,000 rpm. And rely on 6-speed manual transmission systems.

4. 1988 Yamaha TW
Another off-road motorcycle collection that owned by Bruce Willis is a Yamaha TW200 model, more in light off-road character capabilities that equiped with 250 cc of engine capacity.  The TW200 is listed as being in "good" condition with 1,485 miles on the odometer.
1988 Yamaha TW. (Picture from: http://blog.motorcycle.com/)

5. 2005 Ducati 1000 DS
Not just like off-road, Bruce Willis is also a fan of motorcycle racing events. No wonder that in one collection is Ducati 1000 DS, a sport style motorcycle.
2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000DS. (Picture from: http://blog.motorcycle.com/) 
Ducati 1000 DS is equipped with advanced machines with a capacity of 1,000 cc which uses two spark plugs for gasoline combustion. The technology has been carrying the L configuration or 90 degree angled engine with air cooling system. Its ability is to deliver 69.9 kw - 95 hp of power at 7,750 rpm, and torque of 9.7 kgm - 70 ft-lbs @ 5,750 rpm. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOEVOLUTION | BOOT CAMPAIGN | MOTORCYCLE.COM | OVI | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 15022013]
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