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It was 1973, BMW produced what is believed to be the first production motorcycle with handlebar fairing designed according to aerodynamic principles. Sport a 67 hp, top speed of 124 mph, double disk front brakes and sporting riding dynamics, the R 90 S was considered the "Sound Barrier" motorcycle of its time. The R 90 S had a huge history of racing success and as such BMW wanted to make sure this racing heritage made it into a new bike they are proud to offer today as the R 12 S. This bike transfers the spirit of the R 90 S into the here and now. R 12 S embodies the retro sporty motorcycle blending several of the R 90 S ingredients in paying i…
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2023 marks 120 year of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and the company is pulling out all the stops with new models and special editions. Commemorative Editions will be offered in seven classic models. On the top-of-the-line CVO Road Glide Limited Anniversary model, seats are covered with Alcantara with gold and red contrast stitching. A special Heirloom Red color painted over Anniversary Black and outlined with a bright red pinstripe and hand-painted gold paint scallop. A gold-plated tank medallion is a retro Art Deco version of the Harley-Davidson eagle. Gold-tone powertrain inserts with bright red rocker boxes and pushrod tube collars complete the look. A similar…
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Like the auto industry, the motorcycle industry has been turned upside down by the electric revolution. Harley-Davidson attempted to hold off a slew of electric motorcycle startups by bringing out the LiveWire motorcycle. The LiveWire motorcycle clashed with the traditional Harley-Davidson buyers in many ways and to most followers of the motorcycle industry this was a young versus old battle. Millennials embracing electric motorcycles while baby boomers in their final years embracing the HOG. Harley-Davidson for the last few years struggled with getting a price and feature competitive electric motorcycle out. The original Livewire motorcycle was consider…
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In 2017 A.L.I. Technologies had a dream and started in what is known as a skunk works mode. Not much was known about what they were working on. June 28th 2022 A.L.I. Technologies released the following video about their new Air Bike. A glimpse of what they had been working on. Just days later they released an actual video of a prototype bike. We fast forward to August 16th, 2022, with this video and the announcement that it will be at the Detroit auto show with actual working bikes, demos of it in flight. We also know have the following information on this bike from their updated press release: A.L.I. Technologies to Exhib…
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Seems the TV show Long Way Up which used to be done on BMW will be on the new ride LiveWire e-Motorcycle from Harley-Davidson according to Electrek. This season will cover their trials and tribulations on using an electric motorcycle to tour South America, Central America and North America. https://electrek.co/2020/08/05/long-way-up-harley-davidson-livewire-e-motorcycle-release-date/ Seems this show is following Rivian in testing out the electric bike on a 13,000 mile road trip from the southern tip in Argentina back to America. September 18th is the Premier of this season and will be on Apple TV+. Intersting is that this also took place at the same time as…
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This is a review of the 82 kW electric motorcycle Zero SR/F 2020 model. These are the companies that could kill off companies like Harley Davidson and other older established OEMs who are not able to deliver low cost long range electric options.
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Is anyone here familiar with Maxxis Dirt Bike Tires? I am looking for a set of dirt bike tires for my 2016 Yamaha YZ450F. I am tempted to go for Maxxis because they are currently on sale. Any other recommendations?
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https://rideapart.com/articles/terminator-2-harley-davidson-auction Seems they expect this hog to sell for $250,000 or more. ?
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Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati was recently on the sideline of the Podium ceremony for the continuation of wins in motor bike racing and this time it was for the electric bike. Ducati has been working with Bologna University to develop and deliver an assortment of electric bikes. To quote the story that is in italian but your browser could translate it if you want is the following: The " Moto Student " project is included in the "UniBo Motorsport" program. The Racing Team of the University of Bologna has created a prototype of electric racing bikes (in the gallery photos), entirely designed and built by a group of Engineering students of the Unive…
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Trouble for Harley Davidson Livewire complements of Lightning Motorcycles While all the world was focused on the Detroit auto show this week, a small start up in San Carlos California announced their second motorcycle. In 2009 Lightning Motorcycles was founded to bring a true electric super-bike to the world. This bike was the LS-218 and has racked up numerous racetrack wins and set land speed records. The LS-218 has a governed top speed of 218 MPH, 10,500 RPM red line, 200 HP, 168 lb-ft of torque and a 100 mile range with a weight of 495 lbs. There are options to give the Super-Bike a 120, 150 or 180 mile range plus plenty of other options from enhanced brakes…
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Autoblog Ural Review Story Lets get the details out of the way first for the Bike riders. 60 Horsepower 81 pound-feet of torque weight 822 lbs top speed 88 mph Range 103 miles per charge on the 19.5 kWh battery pack Recharge time 13 hours on a 110 wall outlet Now Ural sells bikes here in America and while some here might say what a wimpy electric motor, the electric bike is very fast as the ICE bikes only have 41 HP and 42 lb-ft of torque. So the EV is a big gain over traditional ICE bikes. To quote the CEO, this bike accelerates very quickly from a hard launch for a Ural. Currently these bikes are be…
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Harley-Davidson LiveWire News Release Bike riders beware, the name brands are finally delivering their electric bikes and that starts at one of the biggest bike shows on the planet. EICMA in Milan Italy. Today Harley-Davidson announced and showed off their production bike the LiveWire. This electric bike is being built with a permanent magnet electric motor which produces a tone that increases in pitch and volume with speed, a new sound that represents the smooth, electric power of the LiveWire motorcycle and is not a speaker generated tone but a true engine tone. The LiveWire bike has a fully adjustable Showa Suspension for composed riding at t…
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Have to say this is a cool ad I never saw since I never watch the Superbowl. Have to say I like this ad, so I went out to check out if it is a real company and sure enough it is. https://www.archmotorcycle.com/
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http://www.piaggiogroup.com/en/archive/press/piaggio-group-vespa-elettrica-go-production-september October you can start ordering either the Vespa Elettrica or the Elettrica with range extender. Sales will be immediately available in Europe, and the US and Asia will start early 2019. According to a story by Autoblog, the all electric version is 62 miles of range, the extender version is 31 miles pure electric and a couple hundred with the generator. https://www.autoblog.com/2018/08/27/vespa-elettrica-electric-scooter-production/
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https://jalopnik.com/harley-davidsons-most-innovative-product-isnt-a-motorcy-1828496460 Looks cool, great way to figure out a variety of road trip paths and options for bike fun.
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http://www.thedrive.com/news/22838/this-dystopian-kalashnikov-designed-motorcycle-will-join-putins-official-motorcade I have to say this motorcycle has really grown on me. I like the look/style. Top speed 155 mph for a 1,124 lb bike 147 HP 132 lb-ft of torque 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds What are your thoughts?
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I don't own it yet, but this is what I've decided on if I can ever stop having big bills biting me in the ass and Trump stops tanking the stock market. (That's not a political statement, his actions have a direct effect on the stock market in the past two months, all bad ones)
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Italian VOLT founders Nicola Colombo and Valerio Fumagalli rode over 7,600 miles from Changhai to Milan and decided they could make a better electric bike. One that had serious Italian flare, style and WOW factor. Wow factor comes from the powertrain that packs a punch: Battery is a 15.1 kWh good for 125 miles of range Motor produces 94 hp and 153 lb-ft of torque 0 to 62 mph is blistering 4.6 seconds Top is 112 mph Cost is a Chevy Volt style of $38,000 but includes your customization and pre-orders are being accepted at $250 down. Deliveries will commence next year in the beginning of 2019. If your into Italian Flare, this bike mi…
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Sadly they had their first death on the first day of qualifying. I will have to say that it is an adrenaline rush junkies dream. http://www.thedrive.com/opinion/11287/the-isle-of-man-tt-is-the-worlds-deadliest-race-and-thats-why-people-come This brings to 254 deaths since the race was started in 1907. Crazy.
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Confederate Motorcycles built and sold 35 of these bikes in ICE configuration before renaming the company and dedicating themselves to building only EV versions of their bikes. 170 HP and 290 lb-ft of torque, this bike will move. https://www.autoblog.com/2018/05/14/curtiss-zeus-electric-motorcycle/ This is cool, a real Light Cycle type EV Bike. The Neutron has 100 miles range, looks bad ass and they have a cop version of it. https://www.autoblog.com/2017/06/09/neutron-e-motorcycle-autoblog-minute/
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G. David Felt - Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.cheersandgears.com Riding Assist-e at 45th Annual Tokyo Motor Show Have to hand it to Honda, I am very much interested in this bike. An EV bike that will have between 100-200 miles of charge and built in autobalance in the way of a Segway will reduce the balance work of the rider. To quote the Honda Corporations press release: Honda Riding Assist-e (World premiere) The Honda Riding Assist-e features Honda’s unique balance control technology, developed through its humanoid robot research. The motorcycle automatically balances itself at very low speeds, reducing rider load. This model…
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Volkswagen, still under steep financial pressure from their diesel emissions scandal, is apparently looking to put some of its many assets on the auction block. Up first looks to be famed Italian motorcycle builder Ducati. In July of 2012, Volkswagen originally acquired Ducati for $909 million through a complicated transaction involving subsidiary Audi which in turn owns Lamborghini which is the current holder of Ducati. The purchase was the brainchild of then VW Chairman Ferdinand Piëch, a long time motorcycle enthusiast. Analysts at the time felt that it was more a trophy purchase for Chariman Piëch than one that made financial sense for VW. Sources have reported…
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