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Renard GT – a Moto Guzzi Wrapped in Carbon Fiber

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This is nice. A carbon fiber monocoque chassis wrapped around a 4 valve Moto Guzzi engine and steered with a carbon fiber girder, the Renard GT hits a lot of the right buttons. Öhlins suspension front and back, controlling carbon fiber wheels, the all over black look nails it. Strong hints of Confederate Wraith for sure, but I think this looks better. The Renard GT … [Read more...]

Brammo Enertia Plus – Up to 80 Mile Range for $8995

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Brammo is introducing their new 2011 Enertia Plus. With an average range of 80 miles and a price of $8995, they're aiming to convince many more potential buyers that electric motorcycles are economical to own and operate, quiet, clean, practical and fun. I've said before, no matter how much you like the idea of electric motorcycles, range is on everyone's mind, it's the … [Read more...]

Nembo Motociclette Inverted 3 Cylinder Super 32 Rovescio Motorcycle Engine

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A lot of interesting projects come across our desk here at The Kneeslider, but this one, sent in by Daniele 'Titus' Sabatini of Rome, Italy, deserves a bit more attention. It's a brand new 3 cylinder motorcycle engine called the Nembo Motociclette Super 32 Rovescio, a 2 valve, air/oil cooled, single overhead cam, inverted triple. "Inverted," means just what it says, the engine … [Read more...]

Royal Enfield Motorcycles Now Available in California

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Royal Enfield Bullet on sale in California Royal Enfield has announced a network of seven dealers in California for sales beginning on October 15th. Kevin Mahoney, President of Royal Enfield USA who imports the bikes to the US commented here in June that production of bikes intended for California was about to begin. It looks like everything has come together with … [Read more...]

Erik Buell Racing 1190RS Streetbike Semi Official Announcement

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No one will be surprised that Erik Buell is planning a street bike based on the 1190RR, especially after the video back in July. So when EBR wants to put out more information, where does it show up? It appears on a t shirt with the new 1190RS logo on the Rat Pak Records website along with an announcement of a teaser video coming September 14th. They don't show the teaser, they … [Read more...]

Cycle News Shuts Down – The Digital World Claims One More

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The creative destruction continues among the print magazines as Cycle News, the long running California based print publication, best known for coverage of motorcycle racing, closed its doors on August 31st. This long running shakeout has been harsh and any printed magazine or newspaper slow to come to grips with the Internet is likely facing a similar fate. Paul Carruthers, … [Read more...]