Speedometers sometimes read a bit high when they get to the high end of the dial but this video shows a BMW M6 flat out against a Honda CBR1000RR and a Suzuki GSXR1000. The BMW indicates 330kmh (205mph) as he rolls past the bikes. OK, car wins this one. Now, where are the turbo and nitrous Hayabusas when you need one? Usual disclaimers, don't try this, etc., etc. video no … [Read more...]
El Paso motorcycle thefts
First Orlando, Florida, now El Paso, Texas. Motorcycle thefts are on going big time. Now, notice any similarities here? Texas: Motorcycle thefts this year are more than double of last year's total. This year, as of Nov. 20, there have been 87 motorcycle thefts -- 80 were sport motorcycles and 60 were stolen from apartment complexes, the Auto Theft Task Force reported. … [Read more...]
Motorcycle thefts
For those of you in the Orlando, Florida area, watch your sportbikes. There seems to be a rash of thefts going on down there with 17 bikes snagged in just this past month. The missing Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda and Triumph Daytona motorcycles were valued at $117,000. All but two were parked overnight outside apartment complexes, reports show. Investigators suspect … [Read more...]
AirVest promoters sentenced
John Duhamell and Toni Duhamell, promoters of an inflatable motorcycle vest know as the "AirVest," were sentenced in San Bernardino County Superior Court. The Duhamell's made a number of false statements about their company to potential investors, bilking them of over $5 million dollars. The pair said Harley Davidson had invested heavily in the company and that John … [Read more...]
Motorcyclists killed – $125 fine
Two motorcycles are riding down the road when a 15 year old, driving a truck alone on a learner's permit, wanders into their lane hitting one motorcycle. The second bike goes down trying to avoid the truck. The drivers of both motorcycles die from injuries, both passengers are seriously injured, one losing a leg. 15 year old pleads no contest. Magistrate fines youth $125 and … [Read more...]
Hayabusa video – 220mph
It's hard to know what's real anymore but this video of a Hayabusa going 220mph looks interesting. I know bike speedometers are often somewhat optimistic and we don't know what else was done to the bike in question so without radar, I figure somewhat less. The wheelie portion was awfully fast. Is it real? Judge for yourself. But on a highway? Not smart. via Cycle World … [Read more...]