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Proposal for 250cc GP 4 Stroke Replacement

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In a move that was certainly expected since the 500cc MotoGP bikes were phased out, Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta proposed a 4 stroke replacement class to begin in 2011, ending the 250cc 2 stroke class after 2010. We want the class to be competitive, cheaper and a prototype series. We already had some manufacturers announce that they would not be continuing to make two … [Read more...]

Michael Schumacher – More Motorcycle Racing

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Michael Schumacher, 7 time F1 Champ, will be back on a motorcycle again, racing a Honda CBR1000RR in Germany for Holzhauer Racing. He'll be racing in the IDM International German Motorbike Championship. This is no weekend club race, this is the real thing. Although Schumacher still says it's for fun, it looks like he's getting more serious with every race. If he stays in … [Read more...]

Motor Art From Scrap by Lockwasher

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We've featured quite a few artists working with all sorts of found objects and scrap pieces who turn out some really cool work and here's another. The artist goes by the screen name Lockwasher. Here are a couple of his motorcycles and a Morgan 3 wheeler, he also does lots of other cars and robots, too, all sorts of neat stuff. After seeing all of this art from scrap, you … [Read more...]

GG Quadster – 4 Cylinder 4 Wheeler

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You probably remember the GG Quad, based on the BMW R1150 boxer engine. It's been around for a couple of years while GG Quad USA has been working to get the various states to allow them to be registered for the road. I wasn't watching recent developments but there's now a new version, the GG Quadster, built around the K1200S 4 cylinder engine. The Quadster is constructed on … [Read more...]