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Tony Foale Planning Mid Ohio Seminar

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Attention everyone, interested in motorcycle design and motorcycle dynamics, Tony Foale is planning a two day seminar at Mid Ohio, Monday and Tuesday, July 31/August 1, 2006, immediately following the weekend of vintage motorcycle races. Many of you already know that Tony offers some of the most comprehensive training available on the subject of why motorcycles behave as they … [Read more...]

Volkswagen GX3 Cancelled?

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The Volkswagen GX3, the 3 wheeled concept that looked ready to go into production for sale in the U.S., looks like it has run into an obstacle it couldn't avoid, ... lawyers. According to Autoweek, VW saw the potential for huge liability lawsuits and, though the decision hasn't been made yet, indications are the GX3 won't survive. So, we have a 3 wheeled fuel efficient and … [Read more...]

Piaggio 3 Wheel MP3 Scooter

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We noted back in February that Piaggio had a 3 wheel scooter concept at the Bologna Motor Show. Well, it's more than a concept now because Piaggio has introduced it as their new MP3 Scooter. It comes in two versions, 125cc and a 250cc. The advantage of two front wheels is much greater stability and traction in wet and rough road conditions. The tilting front wheels give you an … [Read more...]

Radial Engine Motorcycle #2

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The radial engine is a thing of beauty and it looks like several other folks think the same thing. After we posted the radial motorcycle yesterday, we contacted Rotec Engineering, makers of these 7 cylinder radial engines, and according to them, there are at least 4 of these projects in various stages of completion at the present time. Yesterday's bike and this one as well seem … [Read more...]

Radial Engine Powered Motorcycle

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One of our readers sent us this photo of a motorcycle powered by a 7 cylinder radial engine! We have no details of where this is from or who built it. If any of you have seen this or know more about it, please let us know. Several motorcycle builders, including Confederate, say they are using a radial engine when what they have is simply a two cylinder slice. This bike uses the … [Read more...]