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Harley Davidson Dynamic Exhaust System Patent

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Harley Davidson is developing a dynamic exhaust system design that redirects exhaust gases depending on engine RPM and throttle opening. The exhaust system has 2 paths for the exhaust with a cable operated valve directed by a control unit sensing engine speed and throttle opening. The valve operates to control the torque curve of the engine by moving the valve in the … [Read more...]

Tilting V-Max Trike by Tilting Motor Works

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Bob Mighell of Stanwood, WA set out to build a machine safer than a two wheeler that could still carve the turns like a bike. He rolls out his latest version at the Cycle World show in Seattle on November 30. After years of trials with an ‘underpowered’ proof of concept machine, a three-wheeled Honda Rebel 250, Mighell (pronounced ‘mile’) has solved his power … [Read more...]

The Kneeslider – Guest Contributor Walt Greenwood

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The Kneeslider welcomes Walt Greenwood to our steadily growing group of contributors. Walt found an interesting bike up in his neck of the woods and when he sent in a photo, I smiled right away and told him to put something together, I'll bet a few of you will get a kick out of it, too. His first story addresses all of those tilting 3 wheeler fans craving just a wee bit more … [Read more...]

Quantya USA Launches FMX Electric Motorcycle in U.S.

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We recently wrote about the Quantya electric motorcycle built in Switzerland. Today they officially launched their U.S. distribution based in Syosset, NY. Press release follows: Quantya USA today announced the official launch and distribution of the Quantya FMX Electric Motorcycles for the US market. Quantya is the first electric competition ready electric … [Read more...]

JRL Cycles Radial Engine Motorcycle Video

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We've seen the photos of the radial engine motorcycles with those gorgeous 7 cylinder Rotec radials, but how many of you have heard the engine run? Here's a short video of the engine at high idle with a few throttle blips thrown in. It sounds good and really smooth. I like it! Video below: … [Read more...]