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Bud Ekins – Motorcycle Stuntman, Racer 1930-2007

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Bud Ekins, motorcycle off road racer, stuntman and much more, died Saturday at the age of 77. The name may not be familiar to some of you, especially if you're a bit younger, but you've probably seen him. In the list of movies that every guy seems to like, The Great Escape with Steve McQueen ranks right up there among the best. During that movie Steve McQueen jumps a motorcycle … [Read more...]

Brittown – British Bike Documentary Update

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Zack and Scott from One World Studios dropped us a note to say a new Brittown teaser video was up on their website giving you a little of the flavor of their upcoming film. Zack and Scott are the guys who brought you Choppertown which was a little inside look at the Sinners hot rod and motorcycle club. Brittown looks at the vintage British work of Jeff "Meatball" Tulinius … [Read more...]

When Will Honda Produce the NAS?

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This winter will mark 8 years since the “New American Sports” (NAS) concept was started by Tony Schroeder, HRA senior designer. Will the concept make it to production in 2 years to commemorate the 10th anniversary? Thousands of fellow motorcyclists could only hope. Celebrate a 10th anniversary of a design concept? Yes. It is that good in function potential and … [Read more...]

The Kneeslider – Guest Contributors

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Today I am extremely pleased to be introducing something new on The Kneeslider, our first guest contributor. The Kneeslider has been here for over 3 years now and some of our regular readers, especially our commenters, have shown they know quite a bit about motorcycles, the technical details, the history and sometimes the obscure motorcycle few have seen or remember. Since … [Read more...]

Yamaha Luxair Hybrid Motorcycle Concept

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Yamaha has still more concepts for the Tokyo Motor Show, this is the Yamaha Luxair, a hybrid motorcycle that looks more scooter than motorcycle or perhaps you might call it a recumbent motorcycle. It certainly has the low seat height many of you have been asking for. It has a gasoline engine and electric motor in parallel, the electric motor kicks in for help during … [Read more...]