Kawasaki's legendary Z1 was a fast and hugely popular bike made for the U.S. market. Everyone knows it displaced 903cc. What many of you may not know is the original design work on the Z1 was for a 750cc version to be released in 1970, which, due to the Honda 750's introduction, was then changed to the larger 903cc displacement and brought out in 1972. This photo of the … [Read more...]
Yamaha has a New Vmax Survey
It looks like Yamaha wants to know what you think, although I'll be sure to forward them all of the comments you've been leaving here at The Kneeslider, about the new Vmax. They have an online survey, though when I went there, the site was moving very slowly so you may or may not get right in. I guess a lot of the Vmax fans are trying to get in all at once. Let them know … [Read more...]
Honda Gold Wing powered GRX
Another design in the Michelin Challenge Design 2006 is this entry from Honda. The GRX is powered by the 1500cc six cylinder engine used in the Honda Gold Wing. (Thanks, Aaron, for pointing that out.) We like motorcycle powered cars a lot here at The Kneeslider, and this is an example of what happens when you put the corporate design team to work on the idea. For some time … [Read more...]
Hyanide and Baal – all terrain motorcycles
Here's some creative thinking for motorcycling off road, it's a tracked motorcycle. Ready to do battle with sand, snow or anything else, the Hyanide and Baal design concepts are part of the Michelin Challenge Design 2006 that's taking place at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Both the Hyanide and Baal designs are based on a bendable rubber track. The … [Read more...]
The Art of the Motorcycle
Do you ever catch yourself staring at a motorcycle? I don't mean just looking at bikes, we all do that, I mean staring at a machine because it looks so damn good, everything is just right, every part relates to everything else, nothing added that doesn't belong, it catches your eye and you smile. It happens to me all the time and it's not just bikes, cars and airplanes do the … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Design for Baby Boomer Riders
How should motorcycles adapt for aging riders? If you've been on the road since the 60's or 70's, you, ahem, ... we, might begin looking for a few things on our bikes the twenty something rider wouldn't think about. There was an interesting article yesterday on how the automotive industry is changing as it recognizes the increasing number of older drivers. Brighter and … [Read more...]
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