The Kneeslider

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Motorcycle powered Pro Challenge cars

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The number of different cars powered by motorcycle engines is amazing. After I mentioned Baby Grands the other day, I was reminded of another series of cars called Pro Challenge. These cars come in two versions, an oval racer and a road racer, the first powered by a Kawasaki ZX1100cc or ZZR1200cc engine while the road racer gets a Kawasaki ZX 1200cc (standard) or ZZR 1200cc … [Read more...]

Specialized Venom Bicycles

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In the world of two wheel transportation, bicycles are pretty popular and with gas prices being what they are they may become more so. However, these Specialized Venom bicycles are built for racing and have been designed with extreme aerodynamics in mind. Just goes to show what a clean sheet of paper can turn into. Some of the designs also use technology we are seeing in … [Read more...]

Extended swingarms and fat tires

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When we were at Mid Ohio a few weeks ago I saw a couple of guys go by on sportbikes equipped with fat rear tires and extended swingarms. I'm not sure what kind of bikes they were, I didn't get a good look and unfortunately, the two riders were making complete fools of themselves by blasting through traffic and generally acting like low IQ squids. Anyway, I haven't seen much of … [Read more...]

Speed limiters on the way out?

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When I pointed out the derestrictors you're able to buy for various motorcycles to get around the built in top speed limitations, I also mentioned the fact that these only exist because of certain "gentlemen's agreements" where all the makers agreed to the same thing. Now comes word that German car manufacturers are planning to do away with the automotive 155mph limit (free … [Read more...]

TVR buying Benelli

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The Italian maker of superbikes and scooters and who recently has been trying to get moving again with bikes like the Tornado, Benelli is reportedly being purchased by TVR, the British sports car manufacturer. The Russian owner of TVR is said to be planning the use of the British plant for making motorcycle parts. Benelli had the other straight six engine back in the '60s when … [Read more...]