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2009 Vmax – More Photos

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Here are more views and engine closeups of the new 2009 Vmax. The tach is now in the proper place, instead of the speedometer as in the original. These photos come from MotoRevue where they are citing specs of 1800cc and 210 horsepower, though until Yamaha releases the info, I can't say those are official but they sound about right from what has been leaked so far. Thanks … [Read more...]

Nucleus – Alternative Fuel Concept Motorcycle

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This is what the designer, Branko Lukic, calls the nUCLEUS, an alternative fuel motorbike concept. He thinks motorcycles shouldn't mimic one another but instead should do things differently. His nUCLEUS (Why do designers write like they hit the caps lock?) is a "square against the air" which looks like a slab from the side but from the front presents only blades to confront the … [Read more...]

Derbi DH 2.0 – Motorcycle Mountain Bike Concept

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If you remember Project M85 Freeride, you'll see the same idea in this new concept bike from Derbi, the Derbi DH 2.0, a mountain bike sized motorcycle with a small engine and very light weight. It has fuel in frame like a Buell, an automatic transmission, a 100cc air cooled 4 stroke engine, underseat exhaust, inverted fork, air monoshock out back and a dry weight of 88 pounds! … [Read more...]

Honda CB750 – It Really Changed Everything

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Looking back from today, it's hard to appreciate the effect of the Honda CB750 when it first appeared in 1969. Honda already offered buyers a lot to choose from though it was all from the smaller displacement range, topping out with their biggest 450cc parallel twins, but in the 1960s, if you wanted performance, the Harley Davidson Sportster might be your choice, maybe a … [Read more...]

The Uno – Parallel Wheel Electric Motorcycle

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18-year-old Canadian, Ben J. Poss Gulak, has always done a lot of tinkering, model trains, rockets, that sort of thing, but the Uno, is something else entirely. The Uno, is a parallel wheel, electric motorcycle that operates like a Segway, lean forward to go forward, lean backwards to go in reverse. Ben unveiled his creation at the 2008 National Motorcycle Show in Toronto, … [Read more...]

BMW S1000RR World Superbike

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The first photos of the not very well kept secret BMW S1000RR Superbike were released today. BMW is planning to take on the rest of the major manufacturers in contending for the WSB title, beginning in 2009. They will be building a limited number for road use to meet homologation requirements. More details as they become available. More photos below: … [Read more...]