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Cycle World Sold to Bonnier Corporation

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The printed magazine world is under the gun from all corners with a tough economy and competition from the Internet. If you work for one of those magazines, it just has to be stressful wondering who is going to be bought, sold or closed next. It was just announced that Hearst Corporation has sold Cycle World to Bonnier Corporation, owners of Popular Science and Field and Stream … [Read more...]

Motus Sport Tour Heads to the Northeast USA

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Motus is set to roll on the second leg of their American V4 Sport Tour and this time they're headed to the northeastern USA. Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Richmond are slated for visits. The tour will run from October 8th thru the 15th. If you haven't yet had the opportunity to see the MST and the MST-R up close, this is your chance. Dates and specific … [Read more...]

JJ2S X4 500cc 2 Stroke Update

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The Kneeslider just passed its 7 year anniversary and one of the most enjoyable benefits is getting to see the progress some of the projects we covered years ago have made since we first brought them to your attention. I just received an email from J. Jacek Synakiewicz, he's the JJS in JJS Design, the Polish company behind the JJ2S X4 500 we wrote about way back in 2008. He … [Read more...]

RiderScan Rear View Mirror Takes on Blind Spots

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You know what it's like out there on the street, you need to keep your head on a swivel whenever you ride just to be aware of all of the traffic around you. Using your mirrors is a habit most of us learned early on, they can be a lifesaver, but the standard rear view mirrors often leave gaping holes in your visual field to the rear, those nasty blind spots where cars can hide. … [Read more...]

Perhaps the Ultimate Barn Find Estate Auction

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The words "barn find" tend to be overused, however, this may very well be, as the auctioneers have named it, the "ultimate barn find estate auction." It's a jaw dropper. It's the estate of William L. King Jr who was involved in racing his whole life and evidently spent much of his money and many years collecting an enormous number of vehicles and parts. Indian motorcycle … [Read more...]

Honda 700 Twin – All New Fuel Efficient Engine with Second Generation Dual Clutch Transmission

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Honda is unveiling a brand new 2 cylinder engine. The 700cc parallel twin has a 62 degree forward lean and is designed to work with either an improved second generation version of their dual clutch transmission or a six speed manual. The mid size engine is focused on both fuel efficiency and delivering maximum torque in the low to mid speed range. Fuel consumption is said to be … [Read more...]