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Ducati Monster S4Rs Testastretta

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Ducati introduces the new Monster S4Rs powered by the Testastretta engine. Press release follows: The legendary Testastretta engine now powers the leading street fighter motorcycle. Designed with the most experienced riders in mind, who expect the best in terms of technology, performance and componentry, the Monster S4Rs sets a new standard in the category, benefiting from … [Read more...]

Ducati Hypermotard

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Ducati has just released their new 1000cc Hypermotard concept. Looks very nice. Press release follows: The Ducati Hypermotard attacks urban canyons and carves up mountain passes with total abandon. High performance starts with attitude. Stripped down to its essentials, the Hypermotard is an extreme performance, totally over-the-top motorcycle. Its purpose is single minded … [Read more...]

Motorcycle design – anything is possible

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Remember when the new model year meant something and many of us would wait with anticipation for the new designs to be unveiled in the fall? That was a different world and it seems so long ago. It hasn't been so very long that motorcycle design, actually vehicle design in general, was in a far different world, too. Designers might sketch radical designs putting their visions on … [Read more...]

VroomBox – High performance engine sounds

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OK, you really want the performance, no, not want, NEED the highest performance engine you can possibly stuff into your bike or the old family minivan. Then you glance in the wallet and find it a bit lacking. What to do? Well, in this day of rising gas prices and electric this and hybrid that, here's the future of performance, the VroomBox. A totally electronic set of engine … [Read more...]

Ducati MH900e streetfighter

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When Ducati introduced the MH900e, it was significant for being the first bike where everyone got to place their order over the Internet. Everyone had the same chance to grab one from the limited production run. It was a great marketing idea. Unfortunately, although the bike looked great, it got mixed reviews and some owners have found the bike less than they had hoped for. … [Read more...]

Pressure check valve stem caps

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How often do you check the pressure in your motorcycle's tires? Not often enough, probably. On a motorcycle, we need to be a lot more vigilant than on our car or truck. There's a lot less tire in contact with the road and small changes in pressure can have a pretty dramatic effect. Lose a little too much pressure and the next turn can have you sliding down the road wondering … [Read more...]