May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
Sports touring tyres are fast becoming the default tyre for UK motorcyclists, from commuters to superbike riders because of two things: instant grip and durability. They can do big miles (as many as old touring tyres) and they’ll even handle…
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
This is the new 150bhp 1290cc KTM Super Duke that was recently spied testing on the roads near the KTM factory in Mattighofen, Austria. The Super Duke will be getting a more powerful version of the 1290cc motor which KTM…
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
The Honda CBF125 is now available with 0% finance over three years with a minimum deposit of £99 and 36 monthly payments of £66.69. Here’s what MCN had to say when we rode the bike at the launch: Cheap-as-chips replacement…
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
Triumph has unveiled new colours for several of the British manufacturer’s line-up for 2013. The Daytona 675 gets a new Sulphur Yellow paint scheme with yellow pin stripes on the wheels. The front mudguard, dash and exhaust heat shield all…
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
Here’s my concept for a desert racer Norton 961. California dreaming!
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
A motorcyclist who collided with an oncoming lorry which had partly crossed over the central white line has been denied compensation. To blame the lorry driver would impose too high a standard on him, according to the Court of Appeal…
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
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Here are some interesting motorcycle related articles you may have missed during the last week that could amuse you.
- Riding in a Group: Rules and Etiquette (Zig Wheels)
- A History Of The BMW Motorcycle (Motorcycle Insurance)
- The Things Bikers Need To Have In Their Garage (Motorcycle Blog From Jafrum)
- World’s Only Vincent Museum (Southsiders)
- A Fly In My Eye: Why Electric Motorcycles Are Stupid (2 Wheel Tuesday)
- Women, Motorcycles And The Road To Empowerment (Sojourn Chronicles)
- Too Much Oil In Your Motorcycle Engine (Motorcycle Thailand)
- E Bike Ennui? I May Have The Cure (RevGirl)
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
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Here’s a vintage Vespa TV commercial, from the days that things were so much simpler. No helmets, wicker picnic baskets and reasonable prices.
I presume the advertisement is British.
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
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The Honda CT110 is one of those reliable motorcycle you can see riding around the country side, clocking up many miles. Used not only by people who want a low cost and reliable transportation, but often used by organizations like the Post Office (in Australia and New Zealand it’s called a “Postie Bike”)..
Manufacturing started in 1980, and the motorcycle is still being made today. 4 stroke and air cooled, it’s very reliable. But it’s bland. Very bland. The bike almost can’t be seen, that is how bland it is.
Until Melbourne, Australia based Post Modern Motorcycles got their hands on them. These guys customize the “bland” motorcycles into something more exciting. Not that you’ll be able to race them, but at the very least you’ll be able to ride to your local watering hole without feeling ashamed.
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May 20th, 2012 at 10:55am Under Motorbikes
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Interesting patent that got filed October last year. The idea is nifty, but the application a bit iffy.
The patent is for an electric front wheel drive for a conventional, gas guzzling, motorcycle. We’ve seen several 2 wheel drive motorcycles, but all use hydraulics to power the front wheel. Making the front wheel electrically powered can be interesting, since it should save in cost and weight.
The electric front wheel drive would be coupled to a controller that works in sync with the rear drive and engine. The controller would regulate the speeds of both wheels, making sure one does not run faster, or slower, than the other.
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