The Kneeslider

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South Carolina Requiring 3 Wheel Certification

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It looks like South Carolina is now requiring a separate 3 wheeler certification if you're going to be riding a trike or sidecar outfit. Previously a waiver was issued to allow 3 wheel operation, the waivers have been eliminated. Anyone wanting to drive a three-wheeled motorcycle needs either a C Endorsement allowing them to drive all types of motorcycles, or a D … [Read more...]

Boss Hoss Advantage Wheelchair Accessible Trike

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Boss Hoss is coming out with the Advantage Trike for the wheelchair bound individual who has the desire to ride one of their big V8 powered trikes. A wheelchair lift is hidden in the rear of the trike and all controls are hand operated. There aren't many trikes offered specifically for wheelchair use, the Martin Conquest, based on a BMW, is one that comes to mind, but this … [Read more...]

TankGrip Tank Mounted Sportbike Handles

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You have a fast sportbike and you want to take a passenger along for a ride, unfortunately, the passenger may not feel as comfortable as you because they have nothing secure to hold on to. Sure they can grab your waist or wrap their arms around you but sometimes that isn't as secure as you or they would like and sometimes it can restrict your movement in controlling the bike. … [Read more...]

Future V-Twin Motorcycle Design – Saurabi F1200

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There's a wealth of motorcycle design talent out there with great ideas and here's another, this one by designer Jon Pugh. It's what he calls the Saurabi F1200, powered by a Harley Davidson 1200cc V-Twin. The seat has a range of adjustment up and down to accommodate riders of many sizes, including women who usually have shorter stature than the average male and often have … [Read more...]

NERO Motorcycle Concept

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Ian Galvin and Craig Mackiewicz developed a new motorcycle design, the NERO, as their senior project at CCS, the College for Creative Studies. The pair forsees the possibility of a new golden age of motorcycles in America due to the convergence of factors such as traffic congestion and restrictions on fossil fuels. They believe a mid sized naked bike might best address those … [Read more...]