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TTxGP Clean Emissions Grand Prix Race

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June 2009 will mark the first running of the TTxGP Clean Emissions Grand Prix Race at the famous Isle of Mann TT circuit. The whole point of the race is to show clean and green doesn't have to mean slow. There have been a lot of alternative energy drivetrains proposed and built but the image many of them have in the minds of the public is, "OK they're clean but they sure are … [Read more...]

Norton M28 Concept Motorcycle by Arron Rogers

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Arron Rogers created this Norton design concept for the 21st century and it shows a lot of creative thinking. Arron, 22, recently graduated from the Vehicle Design course at Coventry University and this Norton M28 concept motorcycle was part of his final year's work. The design has quite a few interesting features, the central fuel tank under the seat, the open framework in … [Read more...]

Stonebridge Motor Company’s Little Miss Dynamite

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The Stonebridge Motor Company and the Ace Cafe teamed up to build Little Miss Dynamite, the S&S powered cafe racer which was unveiled at the Ace in front of invited guests on June 9th and is is now competing in the S&S 50th anniversary celebration in La Crosse, Wisconsin and will also be at Champions Park, Sturgis, South Dakota for the AMD World Championship in August. … [Read more...]

Dan Gurney Alligator Recumbent Motorcycle For Sale

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Here's something you don't see very often, a Dan Gurney Alligator recumbent motorcycle for sale. Powered by a 710cc Honda single making around 70 horsepower, these very limited production feet forward motorcycles were written up in all of the motorcycle magazines when they were first introduced. Lots of folks thought they would go over very well but maybe people just weren't … [Read more...]

Morbidelli Museum Photo Tour

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Denny, one of The Kneeslider's regular readers from Portland, Oregon, sent us a note saying he just returned from a trip to Italy where he and three of his friends, had the opportunity to tour the Morbidelli Museum. Denny says Giancarlo Morbidelli was a most unassuming, gracious and wonderful host. Not only that, they had the whole museum to themselves! A lot of you may be … [Read more...]

Future V-Twin Motorcycle Design – Saurabi F1200

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There's a wealth of motorcycle design talent out there with great ideas and here's another, this one by designer Jon Pugh. It's what he calls the Saurabi F1200, powered by a Harley Davidson 1200cc V-Twin. The seat has a range of adjustment up and down to accommodate riders of many sizes, including women who usually have shorter stature than the average male and often have … [Read more...]