The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

How About Motorcycle Championship Teams?

By

Watching Casey Stoner bring his Ducati across the finish line for yet another win makes me wonder once again, why do we focus on the racer almost to the exclusion of the bike and the team? Stoner is an extremely talented and skilled rider, no doubt about it but without the Ducati the factory produced this year and the team that sets it up and the tires that stick so well, … [Read more...]

Which Concept Motorcycle Would You Buy?

By

You've seen the new bikes from Honda and Yamaha scheduled for the Tokyo Motor Show, which one do you like best? The four shown here appear closest to production, the Crosscage and Biplane from Suzuki appear to be pure concepts so they're not included. If every one of these 4 went into production, which one would you be most likely to buy, if any? Why? Only one vote allowed. … [Read more...]

36 Million Motorcycles from China and India by 2010

By

By 2010, China and India will produce a combined total of 36 million motorcycles per year. Let me repeat that, ... 36 MILLION motorcycles PER YEAR! That number was buried in a news item this morning about a new microcontroller chip for motorcycle engine management systems. These chips precisely control the fuel/air mixture, ignition and who knows what else to keep the engine … [Read more...]

Supercharged Buell XB12S Lightning by Lazareth

By

The last time we checked out Ludovic Lazareth's site over in France was when he was showing off the Trirazuma. Our favorite French builder has been hard at work and this Supercharged Buell is the latest bike to roll out of his shop. There aren't a lot of details on his site but he took a Buell XB12S Lightning and added a blower from a Mini Cooper S, a unit he's used before … [Read more...]

Triumph Featured Marque for AMA Vintage Days 2008

By

Triumph motorcycles will be the featured marque for the 2008 edition of Vintage Motorcycle Days, to be held July 25th-27th at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Vintage Days are always enjoyable, you can see more vintage bikes in one place over those days than you'll find almost anywhere else. There is also going to be a special display of pre-1980 cafe … [Read more...]