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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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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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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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Legendary motorcycle Designer, Umberto Todero Has Passed Away

March 2, 2005 Umberto Todero , one of the best known and most respected designers on the world motorcycling scene has passed away at the age of 82. Todero spent 66 years in the employment of Moto Guzzi, originally as a race mechanic on the World Championship winning single cylinder Grand prix bikes of the fifties, and from there onwards, he worked with the likes of Carlo Guzzi, Cesare Carcano, Enrico Cantoni, Lino Tonti, and Dr. John Wittner and played a hand in the design of every Moto Guzzi from the legendary 500cc V8 racer of the fifties through to the transverse V-twin engines that have become the marque's unmistakable signature...
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TailSwinger Motorcycle Storage Stand

Having problems fitting your motorcycle into a tight spot in the garage? Read this review of the TailSwinger. The product allows the rear wheel to move sideways. Just make sure you have enough inseam length!
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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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Essential Guide to Motorcycle Maintenance

Review of book that explains motorcycles and how to repair them is useful for beginners and experienced motorcycle owners.
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Two Officers Injured When Motorcycles Crash (The WBAL Channel)

BALTIMORE -- Baltimore police said two officers were injured after their police motorcycles crashed on Interstate 95 Tuesday night. The officers were rushed to Shock Trauma.

MotoGP Season Preview

The MotoGP season starts again next weekend with Valentino Rossi and his Yamaha YZR M1 a raging hot favourite to take the title again. Rossi appears likely to face increased competition this year though, with at least ten riders looking capable of taking a race win during the season and with his most likely rival, Honda-mounted Sete Gibernau, already in fine form. Read our extensive 2005 season preview with in-dpeth coverage of the pre-season testing, bookies odds, links and background...

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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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Motorcycle User Reviews - Updated

I have just added 11 new Motorcycle User Reviews. These reviews are submitted by visitors to the Motorcycles site and are important contributions to other motorcyclists looking for assistance in buying a motorcycle. Our Motorcycle User Reviews feature now has...
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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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2005 Triumph Sprint ST

Information and specifications on the new Sprint ST with 1050cc engine.
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Ducati Recalls 2003-2004 MTS1000 Motorcycles for Oil Cooler Hose Leak

On certain 2003-2004 Ducati MTS1000 motorcycles, the oil cooler delivery and return hose could leak oil. This leakage condition could direct oil to the rear wheel and tire, which can cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning. Read more....
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Motorcycle Books

I've been building a personal library of motorcycle books over the past five years. I also have a list of these books on the site with links to a price comparison service so they can be bought online. Unfortunately, these...
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Ultimate Towing Bike

One of our Motorcycles forum members just posted this and I thought you might be interested in this video clip from the Discovery Channel: "I just saw this video of a Honda Gold Wing that has been converted to a...
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Motorcycle Riding Skills You Need

After a rider has taken the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) class, he or she must then begin putting into practice all the motorcycle riding skills they have learned. Unfortunately, no class can give you all the skills you need. Most...
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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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Norton Rides Again

Norton rides again! Norton Motorcycles is revived in, of all places, Gladstone, Oregon. You can back-oreder your 952 Commando from the company or one of their dealers. If I had ,000 I'd do it, but as it stands, I'll likely buy an Enfield Bullet 500 for tooling around San Francisco...
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Swirl Remover for Motorcycle Paint

Review of Glare Spider Web and Swirl Remover. This product can remove the tiny scratches that appear in automotive or motorcycle finishes caused by dust and careless washing.
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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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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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Review: Joe Rocket Alter Ego Jacket and Pants

Removable panels and a waterproof liner give this motorcycle riding outfit lots of versatility in any weather condition .

Motorcycle Decals

Lots of cool-looking retro and reproduction decals are now available. Most are designed on computer and use modern vinyl backing and adhesives. These Triumph decals are available through any Triumph dealer. More information also on where to purchase reproduction decals.

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TransAmerica Trail Dispatch Up: Dual Sport Adventure in Colorado

Sam just dropped me off at the airport in Colorado Springs and I'm finally able to upload a dispatch and photos from our dual-sport motorcycling adventure this week. We got in a ride this morning from Salida over one trail and a jeep track that rose from pine forests to...
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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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Airheads at Burning Man

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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Take a Motorcycle Safety Class - It's Cheap Insurance

I found an interesting article posted by one of our corner hosts, Cityhawg, in the Harley-Davidson forum. It's a story by Daniel Taylor of the Bristol Herald Courier about a local motorcyclist who teaches motorcycle safety classes. There are some...
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Pictures of the Week

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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Pictures of the Week

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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Take a Motorcycle Safety Class - It's Cheap Insurance

I found an interesting article posted by one of our corner hosts, Cityhawg, in the Harley-Davidson forum. It's a story by Daniel Taylor of the Bristol Herald Courier about a local motorcyclist who teaches motorcycle safety classes. There are some...
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My First Bike

My dad and I were emailing back and forth about the first motorcycle I rode - I thought it was a Honda 175 Enduro of some sort but he keeps telling me it's a Honda Trail 80, which looks too small (in my memory). Anyway, I thought I would share...

Japan donates 30 motorcycles to Cambodia for bird flu flight (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Japan donated 30 motorcycles to Cambodia's ministry of agriculture to help the kingdom fight deadly bird flu, which has already killed two Cambodians.

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