The Kneeslider

Doers Builders and Positive People

Twin Harley Powered Sundoulos Sportstar

By

The Sportstar just redefined the entire concept of motorcycle powered cars. Look at this! Originally designed as a production racer to compete against Corvettes and Vipers with power from a twin turbo 10,000rpm 960hp V8, the project was put on hold when Grand-Am rules changed and moved toward an emphasis on Daytona prototypes. The car became obsolete as a racer. Barry … [Read more...]

Rocket Bike Powered by Roofing Tar

By

Now that we have guys building rockets like SpaceShipOne, everyone's getting into the rocket powered game. Tim Pickens happens to be a rocket designer with Orion Propulsion and he got the bug to strap on some thrust but all he had available was a bicycle, so he was off to the garage and wheeled out with this. Actually his first one was a little 35 pound thrust rocket which … [Read more...]

ENV Hydrogen Motorcycle Shown in Tokyo

By

Is this the future? If what the makers of the ENV say is true, it's coming soon. The ENV hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle by Intelligent Energy is now on display at the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo in Tokyo. Gaijin Biker was on hand to take these photos and talk to the company rep. We've had several previous posts on the ENV however, it looks like this is very close to market at an … [Read more...]

Designer Fur Helmets

By

Geez, the places we go so you don't have to! So, your girl says she would ride a motorcycle but helmets are so unfashionable, well, we have the answer right off the runways in Milan, fur helmets. Yep, it's the fashion accessory we've all been waiting for, looks like you went for a ride in the wilderness and some furry little creature fell on your head and wouldn't let go. I've … [Read more...]

Tailgunner rotary cannon exhaust

By

Feeling like the Terminator? This is you. The Tailgunner rotary cannon exhaust, a spinning replica of a minigun pointing back at whoever might be gaining on you. This isn't an exhaust for girlie men, this let's 'em all know that you'll be back. Let that car behind you stare up the barrels of your 50s, heck, come to think of it, put these on your car, too, and your truck, maybe … [Read more...]

Hyanide and Baal – all terrain motorcycles

By

Here's some creative thinking for motorcycling off road, it's a tracked motorcycle. Ready to do battle with sand, snow or anything else, the Hyanide and Baal design concepts are part of the Michelin Challenge Design 2006 that's taking place at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Both the Hyanide and Baal designs are based on a bendable rubber track. The … [Read more...]