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Suzuki Biplane and Crosscage Concept Motorcycles

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Suzuki has 2 concept motorcycles ready for the Tokyo Motor Show, the Biplane and the Crosscage. Unlike the Honda concepts we showed you last week, these do not look even remotely close to production. They are what concepts usually are, designers and engineers whipping something up to show where their thinking is at the moment and if things work out, maybe a few pieces will show … [Read more...]

Polaris Delivers ATV with Multi Fuel Patriot Engine

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What do you call a spark ignition engine that runs on JP8, the military’s standard fuel for jets and most everything else? You call it Patriot. Even better, in a pinch, this engine runs on gasoline, JP5 or regular highway diesel! Polaris Industries produces ATVs for the military, specialized gasoline powered models for the troops way out in the badlands. They have just … [Read more...]

Buell Dirt Bikes Delayed Indefinitely

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It looks like Buell Motorcycles will not be adding a dirt bike to their lineup anytime soon. Although the program was supposedly still in the works last month when I interviewed Erik: Kneeslider: What about the dirt bike project? Is there anything you can say about that? Erik Buell: It’s definitely a project underway and when we talked about it last January we said we … [Read more...]

Neander Turbo Diesel Motorcycle is Introduced

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The promise of a production turbo diesel motorcycle has been long anticipated since we first saw photos and drawings of the prototypes and now Neander Motors is announcing the introduction of their first Neander Turbo Diesel motorcycle. The very first production unit will be on display at the international motorcycle show “Mondial du Deux-Roue” in Paris from September 28th … [Read more...]

2008 Kawasaki 250R Gets Redesigned

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The 2008 Kawasaki 250R has been redesigned and it looks good. The 250R makes a great entry level ride and it doesn't lack for performance either, plus it's the only 250cc sportbike for sale over here in the states. You get a 249cc DOHC parallel twin with a six speed transmission, great handling, high mileage and all for $3500. The little Ninja now looks a lot more like its … [Read more...]