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Motorcycle Racing – Rider or Technology?

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When we mentioned the report of the AMA potentially allowing traction control on Superbikes (something the AMA now says will not happen), there was a bit of feedback on both sides of the issue. Some of you say traction control is great, hard to police anyway so why not allow it? Others say it's another step in the direction of technology taking over and leaving less for the … [Read more...]

Electric Super Motard Motorcycle

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The electric motorcycle guys over at Thunderstruck Motors have come up with this AC Motard powered by a 48 volt AC motor. It's geared for 60mph, has dual disc brakes with regenerative braking and a seat height of 36 inches. Price is $6200. If you've watched any videos of electric motorcycles, you can see the performance possibilities of a high torque electric motor. Great … [Read more...]

E85 Motorcycles – When?

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There's a very strong push among automakers to build flex fuel and E85 vehicles, able to pull up at pumps and fill up with gasoline or various ethanol blends. We've mentioned this before and basically, besides replacing a few parts in the fuel system itself, the necessary components for a flex fuel engine are a fuel injection system able to adjust mixture for the ethanol blends … [Read more...]

Tony Foale Planning Mid Ohio Seminar

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Attention everyone, interested in motorcycle design and motorcycle dynamics, Tony Foale is planning a two day seminar at Mid Ohio, Monday and Tuesday, July 31/August 1, 2006, immediately following the weekend of vintage motorcycle races. Many of you already know that Tony offers some of the most comprehensive training available on the subject of why motorcycles behave as they … [Read more...]

Piaggio 3 Wheel MP3 Scooter

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We noted back in February that Piaggio had a 3 wheel scooter concept at the Bologna Motor Show. Well, it's more than a concept now because Piaggio has introduced it as their new MP3 Scooter. It comes in two versions, 125cc and a 250cc. The advantage of two front wheels is much greater stability and traction in wet and rough road conditions. The tilting front wheels give you an … [Read more...]

CNG/LPG Motorcycles From Bajaj Auto

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Bajaj Auto, the second largest motorcycle manufacturer in India is planning to produce a line of CNG/LPG powered motorcycles beginning this year. The motorcycles will actually be dual fuel capable and besides running on either CNG or LPG, they will also run on regular gasoline. Like the CLEVER concept we wrote about yesterday designed with a compressed natural gas … [Read more...]