Motorcycle Technology

You say you have a BMW 1200 GS ESA and you’re thinking about upgrading the electronic suspension? Call Öhlins Racing AB, they have what you need with the first aftermarket electronic suspension system. The mechatronic system from Öhlins interacts directly with the R 1200 GS ESA’s primary ECU, plugging directly into the existing user interface. [...]

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Having attended a Tony Foale seminar in the past, I can vouch for the in depth technical content presented over two days. Tony has not had a seminar in the US in quite some time and he just sent out a note to say he is planning one for April 19th and 20th in the [...]

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How Well Does a Motorcycle Fit? Ask Cycle Ergo

by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider" on 11/16/2010

in Motorcycle Technology

Have you ever looked at a photo of a particular motorcycle and wondered how well you would fit? Sometimes that great looking bike is a nightmare when you actually try to fit yourself to the proportions of the seat, bars and foot pegs. So, without finding one to sit on, how can you tell? Try [...]

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Look at any electric motorcycle these days, whether TTXGP competitor or one of the first general purpose commuters and you’ll notice one thing is missing, the shift lever. Electric motors have all of this torque available so you just twist the electric throttle and pour the electrons to the motor. Want to go faster? Spin [...]

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