Now we've seen the new Vmax, or at least some early design ideas. Yamaha still needs feedback so I thought I would send some their way. Yamaha, are you taking notes? Memo to Yamaha: The Vmax, when first introduced, was a knock down, take no prisoners muscle bike, and everyone knew it. Those days are long past. A lot of current sportbikes will kick sand in the face of Mr. … [Read more...]
EcoRacer and small displacement performance diesel engines
It's no secret at The Kneeslider that you can do amazing things with a diesel engine, that's why we've written so many times about the Thunder Star 1200. At least one carmaker, VW, is pursuing the same course and has unveiled a prototype EcoRacer. This is a carbon fiber bodied racer with a 1.5 liter TDI diesel engine making 134 horsepower. It does 0-62 (0-100kmh) in 6.3 seconds … [Read more...]
Honda DN01 in Tokyo
The Honda DN01 automatic sports cruiser looks ready for production which is what Honda indicates is their not too distant plan. Notice in this photo the lack of gearshift. I still think the first time you ride one of these it would take some getting used to. photo courtesy Gaijin Biker … [Read more...]
Honda Gathers M navigation
Gaijin sent a photo of the Honda Gathers M waterproof handlebar mounted navigation system. From what I could find, this has evidently been available for a little while for the Forza scooter and may be available now as a separate system. (I was reading translated Japanese so this could be a kitchen appliance for all I know.) Update: Gaijin Biker confirms my translated … [Read more...]
Suzuki Stratosphere in Tokyo
The Suzuki Stratosphere is one bike a lot of us would like to see in production, or at least the engine if nothing else. It's been a while since we had a straight 6 cylinder engine in a motorcycle and this one is an 1100cc DOHC that should be one smooth beauty. The Stratosphere features 4 LED headlights and power windscreen. … [Read more...]
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