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The Grand Prix Motorcycle: The Official Technical History by Kevin Cameron – Review

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Some folks follow MotoGP racing because of the personalities involved, others, and I have a hunch that would be many of you, are more interested in the tech side of things, it's not who is riding what, it's what are they riding. If you count yourself among the latter group, Kevin Cameron's new book, The Grand Prix Motorcycle: The Official Technical History, is something you'll … [Read more...]

Motoczysz Enters TTXGP

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As indicated by the cryptic web entry on the Motoczysz website, Michael has decided to enter the TTXGP race on the Isle of Man. The design draws heavily on the Motoczysz C1 but as yet, the computer images are all that is available. Specs look good, if the bike is ready on race day, it should be a formidable entry. The rider will be Mark Miller. Frame: … [Read more...]

Brammo Enters Enertia TTR in TTXGP

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Brammo had long ago announced its intentions to enter the TTXGP and their entry should do well. It will be a modified version of the standard Enertia. Press release: Brammo, the US manufacturer of the Enertia Electric motorcycle, based in Ashland, Oregon, was one of the first commercial teams from America to enter the TTXGP. A modified version of its Enertia motorcycle, … [Read more...]

Kingston University TTXGP Entry – Firstest

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Kingston University in the U.K. has a great looking entry for the TTXGP, the "Firstest," and is an example of how far we've come in the area of electric motorcycle design. It's still a computer graphic and some details are missing, though it looks good so far. Obviously, performance is what counts, so we'll see what happens on race day, but remember, this is a student … [Read more...]

EVO Design Solutions TTXGP Entry

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EVO Design Solutions is bringing 2 different models of their TTXGP entry: EV-0 RR (twin GMS-M1 motor, carbon monocoque construction, lithium based battery technology, micro generator) EV-0 R (single GMS-M1 motor, carbon monocoque construction, lithium based battery technology) UK team EVO Design Solutions is based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands. The … [Read more...]

Mission Motors Will Compete in TTXGP with Veteran Racer Tom Montano

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Mission Motors is set to compete in the first ever TTXGP and will enter the Mission One electric motorcycle with racer Tom Montano on board. Tom has raced in many venues and is currently one of the fastest Americans around the Isle of Man TT Course, nice preparation for what is sure to be an exciting and competitive race. Press release: SAN FRANCISCO – April 8, 2009 – … [Read more...]