The Fischer MRX, which has been in development for some time, has gone into production and is now available for sale. It's powered by a Hyosung 650cc liquid cooled V-Twin and the price is $7999. Something I found interesting on their website was this statement: A signed original Order Form and EPA exemption form must be submitted with payment to guarantee your order. … [Read more...]

Some photos from Laguna Seca came my way yesterday, forwarded by a good friend of mine, and among them were these two showing the new MotoCzysz. I had not seen a clear shot of the bike without bodywork covering the engine so this one stood out. It gives you a good idea of the size and angle of the installation. The second photo below, shows the twin exhaust exiting the bodywork … [Read more...]

Just when you think you know a few things about motorcycles, one pops up that you haven't heard of, for me, the Kawasaki Z1R-TC Turbo, is one of those bikes. I noticed one of these on ebay the other day and now there's actually two of them out there. Then, I was just perusing the September issue of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, and there's an article on early turbos and they … [Read more...]

If you're like me, you don't spend much time reading government documents, but once in awhile, one comes along you should at least be familiar with. Last week, the EPA wrote a Letter of Guidance clarifying their rules that apply to kit motorcycles and custom motorcycles. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) had met with the EPA earlier this year to get more information … [Read more...]