It looks like all of the recent talk of a second MotoGP race in the U.S. is about to be confirmed. According to Cycle News, the official announcement will be made on July 16th, but it seems the 2008 MotoGP schedule will now have a Sept. 14, 2008 date at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It does not appear that any AMA racing will be held there in conjunction with the Grand Prix … [Read more...]
Hayabusa V8 Grows Up – 2.8 liter 455bhp
The Hayabusa V8 first appeared on The Kneeslider over two years ago and since that time, Radical Sports Cars has been racing their SR8 prototype, powered by the eight cylinder engine, quite successfully. It even holds the lap record at the Nurburgring. The 2.6 liter Powertec V8 engine, based on two Hayabusa cylinder heads joined to a purpose built crankcase, can put out as … [Read more...]
EVDaytona Electric Motorcycle
Based on a Triumph Daytona chassis, the evDaytona electric motorcycle gives you great performance and variable range, depending on how many batteries you choose, ... or can afford. Their goal is a 100 mile range at 70 mph, which currently takes 220 pounds of batteries, which drops performance a bit. Opting for 30 pounds of batteries gives you 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds but only a … [Read more...]
SnowJob Twin Tracked Motorcycle Conversion Kit
Have any of you ever seen one of these? It's called SnowJob and was sold by Advanced Recreation Equipment of Mountain View, California in 1973. The conversion is a twin track assembly that your motorcycle bolts into after removing the wheels and it looks like the chain is used to drive the tracks. The motorcycle tilts within the tracks which would give the front ski the ability … [Read more...]
NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals
We took a little time off this weekend to go to the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Norwalk is now an NHRA track and the turnout was huge. Andrew Hines won Pro Stock motorcycle but all of the classes are great to watch. Without a doubt, Top Fuel and Funny Cars are unbelievable. There is so much brutal force and horsepower unleashed in those 4 second … [Read more...]
Nicky Hayden Earns First 2007 MotoGP Podium
In a season that can be called disappointing at best, Nicky Hayden finally stood on the podium at Assen with a third place finish behind Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner. After starting 13th, the finish looks good and perhaps it signals a change for the rest of the season, which, unfortunately, is already half over. Nicky will certainly want to ride at his best in front of the … [Read more...]
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