The Kneeslider

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Ecosse Moto Works updates web for X-4 and X-5

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Ecosse Moto Works has added some info on the upcoming X-4 and X-5 models we mentioned before. Although the images are the same drawings that appeared in the magazine article they mention a couple things I like, one being their "anti-chopper" design theme. As we've asked here for so long, why can't more U.S. companies build outside the chopper segment of the market? They … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Powered Hovercraft

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If you have an old motorcycle engine lying around and you're not sure what to do with it, here's an idea, build a hovercraft. You're probably familiar with what a hovercraft is, an amphibious vehicle riding on a cushion of air contained by a skirt. Most of us have seen some of the really large commercial and military models but there is a much smaller segment designed for one … [Read more...]

Royal Enfield Biodiesel Motorcycle

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Cruising the listings on ebay I found this 350cc diesel Royal Enfield Bullet. A company out in Colorado promoting the use of biodiesel imported the bike and use it as a demonstrator. This is obviously no hot rod, but on the other hand, it will run on biodiesel or straight vegetable oil, pretty neat. If you make your own fuel, you could run this thing practically free. This … [Read more...]

Twin Harley Powered Sundoulos Sportstar

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The Sportstar just redefined the entire concept of motorcycle powered cars. Look at this! Originally designed as a production racer to compete against Corvettes and Vipers with power from a twin turbo 10,000rpm 960hp V8, the project was put on hold when Grand-Am rules changed and moved toward an emphasis on Daytona prototypes. The car became obsolete as a racer. Barry … [Read more...]

Prototype Kawasaki 1970 750cc Z1

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Kawasaki's legendary Z1 was a fast and hugely popular bike made for the U.S. market. Everyone knows it displaced 903cc. What many of you may not know is the original design work on the Z1 was for a 750cc version to be released in 1970, which, due to the Honda 750's introduction, was then changed to the larger 903cc displacement and brought out in 1972. This photo of the … [Read more...]