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Osmos hubless wheel

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As I was rummaging around in some dusty old computer files at The Kneeslider, I came across this link to the Osmos hubless wheel. It's an interesting design I've seen on some concept motorcycles and cars. If success depends on looks, this wheel has what it takes. No hub allows all sorts of neat suspension possibilities, that much I get. I understand how brakes and steering and … [Read more...]

Smart Car plus GSXR equals “Smartuki,” a VERY Smart Car

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Let me introduce, Peter Bee. Peter is a sensible English fellow who took a liking to the Smart Car as soon as it was introduced, so he bought one. He found the car so much to his liking that he kept on buying them, great second car, nice for running errands, quick scoots around town, all very sensible. Problem is, Pete spends his days around MHP, makers of high performance … [Read more...]

Monterey Classic Bike Auction

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If you have a really healthy checkbook, you might want to check out the Monterey Classic Bike Auction to be held in conjunction with the Red Bull MotoGP at Laguna Seca on July 9th. How about a Proton KR XM2 MotoGP machine, a REAL one (in the photo), a 5 cylinder MotoGP machine! Maybe a Rickman Mettise 750 Mk III Cafe Racer or the first KTM 950 Supermoto available in America. … [Read more...]

Motorcycles companies in waiting

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Looking back at a post from November of last year, I noted the Roehr Motorcycle Company was attempting to bring out the RV1000. Because of our focus on companies over the last few days, I thought I would check in to see what was happening. It seems things are about where they were, the company is still trying to obtain financing. This stage is always critical, trying to keep … [Read more...]

Motorcycle companies stillborn

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As noted yesterday, there have been many attempts to rebirth old names in the motorcycle business with no guarantee of success. There have also been some recent attempts to start up with a new name which unfortunately fared no better. One notable name is Hunwick Hallam of Australia. Introduced with some fanfare in 1997 they produced prototypes of a superbike, the X1R, a power … [Read more...]