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FAMSA Tank Bag Long Term Ride Report

Update on the FAMSA Model 246 tank bag. Iain Wood reports on using the bag for his summer holidays in Scotland.
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Go for Gold: The new customised Buell

The most distinctive motorcycle brand on the planet hardly needs much customisation, but Buell recently unveiled a one-off gold-plated version of the Lightning XB9S. Nine carat gold paintwork and a myriad of clever parts have transformed the American motorcycle into a street machine that oozes attitude and is stunningly beautiful at the same time...
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And now ... the naked scooter

The Naked Motorcycle craze seems to be reaching epidemic proportions with the announcement by Honda America that its 2005 range will include a "naked" scooter. The Big Ruckus "blends the open feel of a motorcycle with the comfort and convenience of a scooter", according to Honda, though we have to wonder whether the new rugged good looks of the Big Ruckus will overcome the loss of the scooter's most appealing feature - weather protection. ..
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Harley MP3 gives new meaning to Solid State

The Harley Davidson brand packs a whallop - currently rated in the Top 50 most valuable brands in the world, it's most potent attribute is loyalty. How many other brands does one find tattooed on a customer's chest? So if you wanted a solid state, industrial strength, no-sissies, reliable, dependable, chromed MP3 player for your motorcycle, where would you go?..
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New Catalog from Whitehorse Press

The new Whitehorse Press catalog is here with more than books. They now sell riding jackets, pants, boots, gloves and helmets, motorcycle lighting systems, and accessory mounting systems. Of course they still have the best selection of motorcycle books there is...everything from destination titles to how-to's....
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Landmark BMW helmet system

BMW has shown a landmark new helmet system designed to reduce noise via noise cancelling technology inside the helmet and enable crystal clear voice communications and music. The helmet uses state-of-the-art materials (kevlar, carbon fibre) to create an ultralight, aerodynamic and very quiet helmet wind-tunnel tested to be the quietest helmet on the market. The helmet will enable communication with the pillion, or anyone via your bluetooth phone, or to listen to music clearly and wirelessly ON ANY MOTORCYCLE. The entire system is inside the helmet so it can be used on any motorcycle...
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Bluetooth Enabled Motorcycle Helmet

Motorola and MOMODESIGN have announced their first Bluetooth enabled motorcycle helmet that will make it possible for motorcycle riders to scoot around town and stay connected. Built on the award-winning design of Motorola's popular HS810, the wireless helmet headset is the latest addition to Motorola's portfolio of Bluetooth products. ..
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Review: River Road Balaclava

Think buying a Balaclava for cold weather riding is easy? There are a couple of important features to look for - this article tells all.

Tiffany Coates in Africa

Mike Werner of Bikes in the Fast Lane interviewed Tiffany Coates, world motorcycle traveler, when they crossed paths in North Africa. Tiffany was on her way to Timbuktu, solo, on her BMW F650GS. It's a wonderful interview of an avid woman motorcycle traveler, and better yet, led me to her...

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And now ... the naked scooter

The Naked Motorcycle craze seems to be reaching epidemic proportions with the announcement by Honda America that its 2005 range will include a "naked" scooter. The Big Ruckus "blends the open feel of a motorcycle with the comfort and convenience of a scooter", according to Honda, though we have to wonder whether the new rugged good looks of the Big Ruckus will overcome the loss of the scooter's most appealing feature - weather protection. ..
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Bends in Bali: Motorcycling the Island - Bali Travel Guide

Going to Bali? Want to motorcycle? Take a look at this: A quick rush down to Seminyak to pick up the bikes and we are on the way. Little is Big in Asia and when it comes to bikes, the 200cc (but stupidity named) "Honda Tiger 2000" is king of...
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Pictures of the Week - Updated

Here are six more of my Pictures of the Week, three for women and three for men. Take a look at Gail, Mack, Sassy, Five Aces, Clo Ann, and Jerry as they show you what they ride in our Motorcycle...
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Motorcycle Helmet Prototype for Improved Vision

Information on the Vexon motorcycle helmet, designed with a wider opening to provide better vision for motorcycle racing.
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Serious Travel Phones

From JoeSentMe.com Phil Baker has been trying out two phones targeted to the serious business traveler: Verizon's new Samsung SCH-a790 World Phone and Sprint's Samsung SP i-600. If you like Verizon's service and travel worldwide, the Samsung SCH-a790 may be just the phone for you. The Samsung SP I-600 from...
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Yamaha Recalls 190,000 Motorcycles for Seat Defect

On certain motorcycles, the mounting hardware holding the passenger seat to the fender could loosen due to the passenger's weight shifting on the seat. This recall affects 190,000 XV250, XVS11, and XVS65 Yamaha models produced between 1996 and 2005. Read...
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Ducati Multistrada 620 launched internationally

March 8, 2005 The new Ducati Multistrada 620 was introduced to the international press last week at a Sicilian fishing village in the province of Trapani. The model is new for 2005, one of three new models introduced by Ducati to the Multistrada family range, including the higher specification 1000 S DS and the 620 and Dark entry level Multistrada models. ..
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19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed (WJXT News4Jax.com via Yahoo! News)

A college student with a love for motorcycles lost his life to one Thursday. Jacksonville police responded to an accident between a car and motorcycle on the corner of Kensington Lakes Drive and Kensington Gardens Boulevard that killed a 19-year-old man.

Multi-Purpose 650cc Single Cylinder Adventure Touring Motorcycles

I'm trying to put together a list of what might be termed Lightweight Multi-Purpose 650cc Single Cylinder Adventure Tourers - not 80/20 dirt/road bikes, but real multi-purpose bikes that are study, can handle being weighed down with a lot of luggage, and most of all, reliable. The best ones. Also...

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2005 Triumph Motorcycle List Prices

The complete list of Triumph list prices for 2005.
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KTM shows a new all-wheel-drive motorcycle under development

The all-wheel drive motorcycle seems certain to become more widespread over coming years as yet another major motorcycle manufacturer has disclosed its activities in the area. Austrian motorcycle powerhouse KTM is working in conjunction with Swedish Company Ohlins in the development of a mechanical/hydraulic system for driving the front wheel...
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2005 Triumph Sprint ST

Information and specifications on the new Sprint ST with 1050cc engine.
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The third stop of the Polar Bear Grand Tour was Old Bridge, NJ. We had a huge turnout with bikes overflowing the parking lot into the street 30 minutes before sign-in. Here are some pictures from this run to Old...
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Big Dog Motorcycles has recalled 4457 motorcycles for model year 2004. On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position. If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash...
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700 Horsepower from Suzuki Hayabusa

March 11, 2005 Perhaps the most insane news we've posted on Gizmag this week comes from the inaugural DynoJet Horsepower Challenge held last weekend in Valdosta, Georgia, USA. Basically, DynoJet make motorcycle dynamometers and they provided a bunch oif them and anybody could roll up and the guy whose bike made the most horsepower won. The winning fellow was Hank Booth of Great Falls, Montana, whose highly modified 1999 Suzuki 1300GSXR Hayabusa motorcycle with an NLR turbocharger cranked out an incredible 701.32 horsepower...

Police Arrest 2 In Sandy Beach Crash (KITV TheHawaiiChannel.com via Yahoo! News)

A woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition following a crash involving two motorcycles and a car near Sandy Beach Monday morning.

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Big Dog Recalls 4457 Motorcycles

Big Dog Motorcycles has recalled 4457 motorcycles for model year 2004. On certain motorcycles, the kickstand spring attaching stud may break off allowing the kickstand to deploy into the extended position. If the kickstand deploys, it could cause a crash...
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Serious Travel Phones

From JoeSentMe.com Phil Baker has been trying out two phones targeted to the serious business traveler: Verizon's new Samsung SCH-a790 World Phone and Sprint's Samsung SP i-600. If you like Verizon's service and travel worldwide, the Samsung SCH-a790 may be just the phone for you. The Samsung SP I-600 from...
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2005 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Information on the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Day for 2005 - Ducati will be the featured marque.
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Motorcycle Clock

Review of the Formotion Spot Clock.
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Motorcycle Reviews - Beginner Bikes

The co-moderator of the Motorcycling for Beginners Forum, Dewayne Henson, LoDownHST, has prepared a series of motorcycle reviews for small motorcycles that beginners may be interested in. Many of these beginner bikes are used in the MSF motorcycle training...
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T-Rex three-wheeler superbike

December 4, 2004 Despite being classified as a motorcycle, the radically styled T-Rex three-wheeler handles more like a sportscar with the help of huge, sophisticated rear suspension that significantly enhances road holding. A distant relative of the Morgan automobile, the T-Rex exploits Japanese motorbike technology to create a 1200cc superbike engine that can go from 0-97 km/h in a lightning 4.1 seconds, with a top speed of 225 km/h. ..
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Harley MP3 gives new meaning to Solid State

The Harley Davidson brand packs a whallop - currently rated in the Top 50 most valuable brands in the world, it's most potent attribute is loyalty. How many other brands does one find tattooed on a customer's chest? So if you wanted a solid state, industrial strength, no-sissies, reliable, dependable, chromed MP3 player for your motorcycle, where would you go?..
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New Catalog from Whitehorse Press

The new Whitehorse Press catalog is here with more than books. They now sell riding jackets, pants, boots, gloves and helmets, motorcycle lighting systems, and accessory mounting systems. Of course they still have the best selection of motorcycle books there is...everything from destination titles to how-to's....
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Motorcycling in Fiji

A short, rushed note from the road...I will actually be motorcycling in Fiji at some point but for now I've been running around with a group of journalists to see everything possible in as short as possible a time. Day 1 we were in Nadi airport and then at a...
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Motorcycle Pictures - Updates

I've been trying to catch up with the huge number of Moto Foto submissions. In the past few days I've processed 41 new pictures including 15 of women with their motorcycles. I've also found it necessary to create a new...
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Information and specifications on the new Speed Triple with 1050cc engine.
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Here are six more of my Pictures of the Week, three for women and three for men. Take a look at Debbie, S(ot, Donna, Tom, Susan, and George as they show you what they ride in our Motorcycle Pictures of...
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The all-wheel drive motorcycle seems certain to become more widespread over coming years as yet another major motorcycle manufacturer has disclosed its activities in the area. Austrian motorcycle powerhouse KTM is working in conjunction with Swedish Company Ohlins in the development of a mechanical/hydraulic system for driving the front wheel...
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Biker items

BMW's K1200R - a radical new direction for the once conservative Motorrad brand

March 20, 2005 This was the first the world saw of BMW’s new K1200R roadster muscle bike when the machine made its world debut at the Intermot motorcycle show late last year – almost certainly the first time the image-savvy BMW brand managers have ever condoned one of their roadgoing vehicles to be displayed in such vulgar hoon-like behaviour. When the smoke cleared, we could see why. Using the same donk built for the K1200S ultra high performance sports machine, the K1200R is quite unlike anything we’ve ever seen from the normally understated German marque. The aggressively-styled unfaired street bike has163 bhp and an uncompromising “street fighter” attitude...

MotoGP Video Review - The 210mph Bikes

New release by Duke Video looks at each 2004 MotoGP motorcycle in detail, including close-up video of the engines. Includes background information on MotoGP racing.

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The new Whitehorse Press catalog is here with more than books. They now sell riding jackets, pants, boots, gloves and helmets, motorcycle lighting systems, and accessory mounting systems. Of course they still have the best selection of motorcycle books there is...everything from destination titles to how-to's....
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Just recovering from Burning Man. Waited 7 hours in line to get out of Black Rock City on Monday afternoon. It seems that this year almost everyone stayed for the temple burn on Sunday night. Thousands of people were patiently and reverently quiet as the Temple of Forgiveness took an...
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Carolyn (Blue Proof Bikes blog) has graciously shared her secrets for staying warm while commuting on a motorcycle during (a California) winter. It's so difficult to find great motorcycling gear for women - especially boots - I hope her list inspires you to find some good stuff to wear (even...
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A short, rushed note from the road...I will actually be motorcycling in Fiji at some point but for now I've been running around with a group of journalists to see everything possible in as short as possible a time. Day 1 we were in Nadi airport and then at a...
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The Harley Davidson brand packs a whallop - currently rated in the Top 50 most valuable brands in the world, it's most potent attribute is loyalty. How many other brands does one find tattooed on a customer's chest? So if you wanted a solid state, industrial strength, no-sissies, reliable, dependable, chromed MP3 player for your motorcycle, where would you go?..
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Here are eight more of my Pictures of the Week, four for women and four for men. I'm still not getting many entries from men riders with their motorcycles. If you're a male rider, send us a picture of you...
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Tiffany Coates in Africa

Mike Werner of Bikes in the Fast Lane interviewed Tiffany Coates, world motorcycle traveler, when they crossed paths in North Africa. Tiffany was on her way to Timbuktu, solo, on her BMW F650GS. It's a wonderful interview of an avid woman motorcycle traveler, and better yet, led me to her...

Fuel Cell Hydrogen Powered Motorcycle

Interesting new concept with removable fuel cell. Fuel cell could potentially be moved from the motorcycle to a boat, car or other vehicle.

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An apron for your motorcycle

Europeans are putting aprons on their motorcycles, says Mike Warner of Bikes in the Fast Lane. The apron (in French a tablier) may be made from cloth or leather and fixed to the scooter or motorcycle to protect the rider from the elements while riding around cities in France, Spain and...

700 Horsepower from Suzuki Hayabusa

March 11, 2005 Perhaps the most insane news we've posted on Gizmag this week comes from the inaugural DynoJet Horsepower Challenge held last weekend in Valdosta, Georgia, USA. Basically, DynoJet make motorcycle dynamometers and they provided a bunch oif them and anybody could roll up and the guy whose bike made the most horsepower won. The winning fellow was Hank Booth of Great Falls, Montana, whose highly modified 1999 Suzuki 1300GSXR Hayabusa motorcycle with an NLR turbocharger cranked out an incredible 701.32 horsepower...

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Motorcycle Pictures - Updates

I've been trying to catch up with the huge number of Moto Foto submissions. In the past few days I've processed 41 new pictures including 15 of women with their motorcycles. I've also found it necessary to create a new...
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Hunter S. Thompson, 65, Author of Hell's Angels book, Commits Suicide

"Hunter S. Thompson, the maverick journalist and author whose savage chronicling of the underbelly of American life and politics embodied a new kind of nonfiction writing he called "gonzo journalism," died yesterday in Colorado. Tricia Louthis, of the Pitkin County...
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The Hellbender - 145 horsepower Buell XB

November 14, 2004 The Buell is one of the sweetest-handling motorcycles available, but with its motive force provided by a decidedly outdated Harley Davidson pushrod motor it's easy to yearn for a few more horses. Enter the Hellbender, arguably the ultimate answer in Buell XB customising. ..
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Motorcycle Pictures - Updates

I've been trying to catch up with the huge number of Moto Foto submissions. In the past few days I've processed 41 new pictures including 15 of women with their motorcycles. I've also found it necessary to create a new...
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2005 Honda Motorcycle Specs

I've been working to create a set of new motorcycle specifications for each 2005 model for each make. I just completed specs for 36 Honda models for 2005. Harley-Davidson, Buell, and Suzuki specs were announced previously. Most of the specifications...
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Leather Motorcycle Boots by Specter Road

Review of the Tour model boot by Specter Road.
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KTM shows a new all-wheel-drive motorcycle under development

The all-wheel drive motorcycle seems certain to become more widespread over coming years as yet another major motorcycle manufacturer has disclosed its activities in the area. Austrian motorcycle powerhouse KTM is working in conjunction with Swedish Company Ohlins in the development of a mechanical/hydraulic system for driving the front wheel. A 2WD equipped KTM 525 EXC has been race tested in Europe recently by KTM Sport Director and former Factory Rider Kurt Nicoll.Austrian motorcycle powerhouse KTM has been around longer than Honda, Yamaha and Ducati, but only really became a recognised international marque in the last 25 years, thanks to its fast and reliable off-road motorcycles. ..
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Tiffany Coates in Africa

Mike Werner of Bikes in the Fast Lane interviewed Tiffany Coates, world motorcycle traveler, when they crossed paths in North Africa. Tiffany was on her way to Timbuktu, solo, on her BMW F650GS. It's a wonderful interview of an avid woman motorcycle traveler, and better yet, led me to her...

700 Horsepower from Suzuki Hayabusa

March 11, 2005 Perhaps the most insane news we've posted on Gizmag this week comes from the inaugural DynoJet Horsepower Challenge held last weekend in Valdosta, Georgia, USA. Basically, DynoJet make motorcycle dynamometers and they provided a bunch oif them and anybody could roll up and the guy whose bike made the most horsepower won. The winning fellow was Hank Booth of Great Falls, Montana, whose highly modified 1999 Suzuki 1300GSXR Hayabusa motorcycle with an NLR turbocharger cranked out an incredible 701.32 horsepower...

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