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High performance alternative engines

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There are a growing number of workshop projects dedicated to increasing the performance of alternative engines popping up all over. Some things, like the huge increase in diesel performance mods, biodiesel dragsters, diesel motorcycles and the like, are continuations of work that has been around for years but now we're seeing hybrid cars and electric cars and motorcycles going … [Read more...]

Capirossi on pole, Rossi starts 11th

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Just yesterday we were saying MotoGP has a large psychological element and with all of the pressure on Rossi to wrap up another title and rumors about his move to F1 swirling around, the qualifying results for the Japanese Grand Prix are in and Loris Capirossi is on the pole with a record time and Rossi is in 11th. There was a little screw up and Rossi crossed the start line 3 … [Read more...]

Amazing Model Roller Coasters

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Model roller coasters are an area of mechanical model building I didn't even know existed although it is certainly not surprising. Model trains and steam engines and other complex structures have always been around and model sailing ships are probably equally complex in some cases but these just look really cool. All of these coasters are the work of Chris Brewer. If you … [Read more...]

Kawasaki returns to AMA Superbike with Hayden brothers

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Kawasaki is returning to AMA Superbike and bringing both Tommy and Roger Hayden along. From the press release: Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recently announced that reigning AMA Supersport Champion Tommy Hayden, will contest the all-new Ninja® ZX-10R in AMA Superbike for Kawasaki Road Racing in 2006. Tommy will be teamed with his brother Roger, who is making the jump … [Read more...]

The World’s Fastest Indian movie

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They don't make enough movies like this. The World's Fastest Indian starring Anthony Hopkins, to be released first in New Zealand, then Australia. Don't know when it will get over here but I'll be waiting. From the site: Anthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. After a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt set … [Read more...]

Kawasaki ZX-14

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Well boys, looks like there may be a new sheriff in town. Better tell that Hayabusa gang to watch their step, the Kawasaki ZX-14 just rode in. "... the Ninja® ZXâ„¢-14, a 1352cc motorcycle that is its most powerful ever, and succeeds in setting the performance standards for others to follow. Think about that. If that's true, what we have here is a Hayabusa beater. The … [Read more...]