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Yamaha HV-01 hybrid scooter

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Just to be sure I knew hybrids were in their future thinking, Yamaha also has this HV-01 hybrid scooter. From Yamaha: This is a parallel hybrid scooter mounting an electric motor and gasoline engine. Despite the large body that gives a feeling of spacious comfort to the ride, this model has torque-y power development in the low rpm range that delivers the acceleration … [Read more...]

Yamaha MAXAM 3000

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Looking like something from a sci-fi movie, the MAXAM 3000 is Yamaha's scooter concept, and it's big, the 3000 is 3000mm in length, that's 118 inches, almost 10 feet long! That's one monster scooter or "weekend leisure cruiser" as they call it. Loads of storage and leather seats, and the overhangs in the front and rear practically give it a car like crush zone. Whenever I see a … [Read more...]

Yamaha Gen-Ryu hybrid motorcycle

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So, a few days ago I say there's no need for hybrid motorcycles and Yamaha turns around and introduces the Gen-Ryu hybrid motorcycle concept to be displayed at the Tokyo show. I guess they weren't listening. It has both a 600cc R6 engine and a high output electric motor, the combination of the two is said to give performance equivalent to a 1000cc motorcycle. It also has the … [Read more...]

Metric Revolution motorcycle build off

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We've often discussed the idea of a build off featuring something other than the standard choppers we've seen so much of and it seems it may be occuring. The Metric Revolution is a new TV series featuring the customization of a metric bike, all kinds of metric bikes, cruisers and sportbikes. The builders get a stock bike and 4 months to turn out their custom version. The extra … [Read more...]

Honda concept motorcycles – E4-01, NP6-D

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Is this the future of motorcycling? The E4-01 is one of the concept motorcycles Honda will have on display in the upcoming Tokyo show later this month. I'm not sure how to take this, it's a nice looking scooter I guess but their future bikes seem to have that all enclosed and powered by a fuel cell look to them. Something a little more sporty would be nice. These are supposed … [Read more...]

World’s Fastest Indian – special screening

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There will be a special advanced screening of The World's Fastest Indian November 19th at 8:30pm in the Brenden Theater inside the Palm Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada according to a press release from US Rider News. Sylvia Cochran, President of USRider News said the screening was timed to coincide with the annual AMA Amateur Awards Banquets and the Big Twin West motorcycle trade … [Read more...]