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Moto Guzzi Griso

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The new Moto Guzzi Griso has finally been introduced. It seems like this one has been coming forever. Now that it's here it looks pretty nice. Powered by the 1100 (1064cc) transverse V-twin engine it appeals to a variety of riders. A 2 into 1 exhaust, six speed transmission, LED taillight, shaft drive, just a nice Guzzi all around. Not sure which countries will see it … [Read more...]

Private transportation saves lives

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For those of us who really like motor vehicles and often own several, I found this article extremely interesting. When looking at the recent hurricane and examining why so many people were stuck and left behind, rather than blaming a lot of different people or government agencies, you can look at one simple fact: Most of the people that had their own vehicles simply left, those … [Read more...]

Honda Gold Wing gets airbag

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Honda has come out with the first airbag for motorcycles. From Honda Press Release: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced it has succeeded in developing the world's first production motorcycle airbag system. The new system, which can help lessen the severity of injuries caused by frontal collisions, is to be made available on the new Gold Wing motorcycle scheduled for … [Read more...]

NHRA Dragbike finals reversed

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Motorcycles are now faster than light. The Mac Tools Motorcycle Nationals final between Matt Smith and Steve Johnson ended with a win light for Matt Smith, unfortunately for everyone involved, Steve Johnson was first across the finish line. Theories are floating around that the beams actually pulse and the wheel somehow made it across between pulses, ... or something. At any … [Read more...]

Revopower Wheel

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This is how the early motorcycle companies started out. We've all seen those clunky clamp on engines designed to convert your bicycle into a highly efficient mode of transportation, the only problem is, after all of the clamping and assembly is done, it still looks like a clunky clamped on engine. Well, sometimes old ideas are the best, they just need elegant execution. This is … [Read more...]

Air Powered Car

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As I was foraging for new engine news I came across this the other day and marked it for another look. Now that I've looked, I still have no idea how exactly this air car works. There is compressed air involved driving pistons, I think, and lots of talk on the site about energy recovery and whether the engines are adiabatic or isothermic, loads of jargon and slow loading graphs … [Read more...]