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Motorcycle Night Vision

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Motorcycle manufacturers have introduced ABS and traction control, dual clutches, variable valve timing and lots of other interesting technology, but one thing we haven't seen yet is night vision. If you're a rider like Darren Haley and you work for FLIR, a company that makes a lot of thermal imaging equipment for the military, police and other folks that need to see in the … [Read more...]

Lightning Motors Electric Motorcycle Runs 166 mph at Bonneville

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In the constantly changing world of electric motorcycle speed records and attempts, Lightning Motors ran their pre-production prototype to 166.388 mph at Bonnevillle on October 10th, 2009. Notice, it says "pre-production" so they are aiming to take the record for fastest production electric motorcycle away from Mission Motors and the absolute electric record as well, according … [Read more...]

Electric Vehicle Batteries Recharge With a Fillup

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You're out riding your new electric motorcycle and the battery is getting low. No problem, just pull over and fill 'er up. That's the hope of researchers working on an improved redox flow battery. Electric motorcycles, like electric cars, are just beginning to appear for sale as serious, if somewhat expensive, alternatives to your regular ICE powered vehicle. They're almost … [Read more...]

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport from Combined Design Studio

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If you like vintage Moto Guzzis, here's one to get you smiling, it's called Cherry O, a 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, very lightly modified and beautifully restored, painted in a dazzling yet classy Candy Apple Red. I came across this bike in the current issue of Motorcycle Classics, and from any angle, if you're drawn to Guzzis, this one will stop you in your tracks. Rick … [Read more...]