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Motorcycle Air Pollution – part 3

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The study we mentioned twice before is now online. Reading through the findings confirms a few things, the study reflects the Swiss traffic fleet and the vehicles in use there. It includes two stroke motorcycles or scooters in the mix which we do not have in the U.S. and the motorcycles, as outlined previously, were not new, in fact some were a decade old. Other than … [Read more...]

Volkswagen GX3 at LA Auto Show

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Here's another 3 wheeler, there seem to be so many these days. This concept, shown at the LA Auto Show and built by Volkswagen, is powered by a 1.6 liter 125hp 4 cylinder engine. 0 to 62.5mph (100kmh) is in 5.7 seconds and is said to pull 1.25 lateral g's! Very nice. They say a production version could be on the market soon, depending on feedback. Projected price is under … [Read more...]

Chinese motorcycle exports

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A news item just crossed our desk about Chinese motorcycle exports. Chinese officials were quoted as saying they intended to rectify the disordered export market resulting in low profits for the Chinese motorcycle companies. You need to remember, and as the news item reminds us, this "disordered" market has been the number one exporter of motorcycles worldwide for five years in … [Read more...]

SUB 3 Wheeler with Suzuki power

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Three fellows, working at the GM design studio in southern California had a plan. Their goal was minimal weight, distributed 50/50 front and rear including driver, compact dimensions and great handling, with aesthetic appeal and overall efficient design. The result is the SUB 3 Wheeler, powered by a Suzuki TL1000R V twin engine situated next to the driver. They wanted a canyon … [Read more...]

Cagiva Raptor Race Bike Giveaway

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If you're one of our many readers over in the U.K., listen up! How would you like to win a Cagiva Raptor 650 race bike, spare wheels and discs, spare tires including a set of rain tires and race entries for one of the MiniTwins series in 2006. GiveMeTheKeys.com is selling 1000 tickets at 20 pounds each and if you want, you can buy more than one ticket. Looks like the odds are … [Read more...]

The Kneeslider’s 2006 Performance tip

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Lose weight. One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is also one of the best low cost methods of boosting the performance of your motorcycle. Cars weigh in anywhere from maybe 3000 to 5000 pounds or more and power to weight ratios need a big change from either power or weight to make much difference. Looking at the average car, you don't know where to start if you really … [Read more...]