There's some controversy about the possibility of that 205mph Honda on the street. As noted below, it was timed with a stopwatch which introduces human error and since the trooper was in an airplane going slower than the motorcycle, his viewing angle would change which increases the error and streetbikes in the real world simply do not go that fast, no matter how much boasting … [Read more...]
Faster movie
If you missed the movie Faster it's now available on DVD. … [Read more...]
Yeah, right.
Honest Officer, my throttle was stuck! Is this a new speeding ticket record? On a motorcycle, 205mph! Of course since it was timed with a stopwatch it could be a little off and he may need another run in the opposite direction to validate the time, but somehow I think the chances of that are pretty slim. … [Read more...]
Are you handy?
Lots of motorcyclists like to make stuff and use tools to fix or modify technical things. A new magazine will be out early next year for people who like this sort of thing. "Make" magazine will focus on new technology of all sorts, so if you're into making and building you should take a look. You might say this is a modern version of the old Lindsay books and publications. … [Read more...]
Enough already!
Have you seen the International CXT in the news? I mentioned a few days ago how some motorcycles may be getting a bit too big, well here is a pickup truck, I mean, c'mon now... curb weight 14,500 pounds. 70 gallon diesel fuel tank, payload 12,000 pounds, air brakes, cab height 108 inches. "Ah,... Honey, I just broke the garage." … [Read more...]
Pure speed
Bonneville is under way. I've always found the pursuit of pure top speed fascinating. I am partial to wheel driven attempts. Using a jet engine or rocket motor seems like cheating and wheel driven is closer to what the rest of us do. When a motorcycle hits 200+ you think, "Gee, I could do that" but lighting up a rocket on the interstate is a little farfetched. … [Read more...]