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Thursday, 15 January 2015

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Pedrosa's ex-Crew Chief Mike Leitner joins KTM
Dani Pedrosa?s long-standing ex-Crew Chief Mike Leitner has joined KTM Factory Racing to work on its ambitious MotoGP project, as reported by publication Speedweek.com.
3K news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /..More

AMA Rule Changes
From AMA HQ...For the 2015 season, the winner of the Dash for Cash will be awarded one championship point, but no other finishers will earn points for their performance. Instead, the starting lineup for the GNC1 main will be based on finishing position in the Dash. Previously, the top five finishers in the six-rider Dash for Cash earned championship points, with five points awarded to the winner.
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Du Quoin Mile, Indy Mile Added To 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track Schedule
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 14, 2014) - AMA Pro Racing is pleased to announce the addition of two historic Grand National Championship events to the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track ...
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Dept Of That's A Damn Shame: No Indy Mile At Indy USGP This Year
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FWIW It may be a shame but it should come as no surprise. Dorna?s relationship with MotoAmerica?s takeover of AMA road racing while DMG retained flat track makes this something of a practical no brainer.


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The Mystery of Steered Mass | DRAWING THE LINE
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Adaptive Motorcycle Systems Help Keep Disabled Riders in the Saddle
This adapted Honda CB750A Hondamatic at a glance looked like a conventional sidecar rig?till I noticed the handlebars on the sidecar and rear entry ramp for wheelchair access. Its construction was a labor of love?for the open road. Adaptive Motorcycle Systems The freedom of the open road becomes even more precious to riders who face the possibility of losing it. Such would be the case for riders w
1 Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Gary Ilminen /..More

Newspeak: The Advent of the ?Adventure-Sport?
In the past decade the ADV segment has been a confusing amalgamation of differing interests, and over that time-period, two distinct groups have boiled to the surface.First there are the ?Long Way Round? hopefuls, who invariably own a BMW R1200GS/A, and seem to be on some sort of perpetual preparation for an African safari, regardless of how much dual-sport experience they actually have.And more r
44 Asphalt & Rubber ? Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /..More

Recordbreaking 2014 for BMW
BMW MOTORRAD UK has hit an all time high for new model sales in 2014, registration figures reveal.Sales of new models increased by 15% last year, from 6,073 in 2013 to 6,959 in 2014.The R1200GS also took the spot for the country?s best-selling motorcycle over 125cc for the fifth consecutive year; the R1200GS Adventure took second place.Despite a major recall, BMW?s new liquid-cooled R120
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Ideas: Safety - Turn Your Motorcycle Into A Car
#IndieGoGo #CrashProof - Yet another idea for a crowd-funding project that is not thought out, not presented properly, and is basically by someone who does not understand motorcycles. This one involves putting steel tubes along the motorcycle to protect it from crashes. Where did I hear about this before.... I wonder?? ...
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Mercedes Has No Plans of Taking Over MV Agusta
Mercedes-Benz?s recent acquisition of a 25-percent stake in Italian bike manufacturer MV Agusta will remain at that, so says Mercedes CEO Dieter Zetsche. Speaking at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, Zetsche shot down rumors that Mercedes was trying to acquire more of MV Agusta?s private stock. As far as the German automaker is concerned, what it bought for a reported ?30 million ba
Top Speed / by Kirby Garlitos..More
FWIW They may have no plans to take over, but what are their plans to come out of this partnership in any way that resembles whole.

Motorcycle fatalities down in 2014
The good news is that motorcycle fatalities appear to be down in most states in 2014. Even better news, it is down while motorcycle registrations are up. The bad news is that motorcycle fatalities are still higher than other vehicles as a proportion of their number on the road. And that will probably mean more draconian legislation aimed at curtailing motorcycling. The problem is that governments
23 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /..More

MSF Releases Motorcycle Risk Factor Analysis Study
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Press Release: The Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute have begun to identify which factors lead to safe riding, and which factors lead to crashes and near-crashes, following the completion of an exploratory review and organization of data from the MSF 100 Motorcyclists Naturalistic Study. The MSF 100 data set includes approxima
5 Cycle World / by The Wire /..More

BMW LED Turn Signals
Super expensive but easy to install and they look and work great.
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SuperBike magazine prints last monthly issue
The first issue, published in May 1977 SUPERBIKE magazine has printed its last monthly edition after 38 years on newsagents' shelves.The title, which has been on sale since 1977, now aims to have two issues a year.It follows the sale of the title by Blaze Publishing to G10 Media Limited, owned by SuperBike editor John Hogan. It means the current February 2015 issue is the final m
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Triumph Has Its Best Sales Year Since Its Rebirth
Good news for Triumph Motorcycles fans, as the British motorcycle marque is reporting a banner year for 2014 ? with 54,432 units sold worldwide.That figure is up 4% over 2013?s sales figure of 52,089 units, which was the first time that Triumph broke the 50,000 unit mark since the company?s rebirth in 1984.Helping Triumph reach this new high-water mark was the company?s home market, where Triumph
94 Asphalt & Rubber ? Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /..More


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Making life a ride to save a life?
The combination of man and motorcycle is a long association and an everyday event, but the working union of animal and motorcycle isn?t. However, in the hands of a dedicated group of people, BMW Motorrad machinery is actively being used to make aware and deliver support of the fight against the tragedy that is rhinoceros poaching and the illegal trade in rhino horn. BMW Motorrad News / ..More



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1: Wider tyres tipped to reinvigorate F1
Tyre supplier Pirelli believes the return of wider tyres to Formula 1 over the next few years will help bring the 'wow factor' back to grand prix racing
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Ecclestone: German GP will be at Hockenheim
Following yesterday?s revelations by the CEO of the N?rburgring that no deal is in place for the circuit to host this year?s German Grand Prix, with a race venue still holding ?To Be Announced? status on the 2015 calendar, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has today revealed that the race will be held at Hockenheim. Yesterday, Nurburgring boss Carsten Schumacher said that [?]
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Circuits weigh up cost of F1 as Nurburgring says deal must be ?affordable? and Silverstone looks to drop ticket prices
Following Monday?s contrasting views on the number of races held in particular regions from circuit bosses in Bahrain and the USA, with Bahrain International Circuit, Sheikh Salman, saying a third Middle Eastern race would be ?counterproductive? and US GP promoter Bobby Epstein calling for three races in the United States, two circuits from F1′s European heartland have raised questions about the James Allen on F1 ? The official James Allen website on F1 / ..More


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Watch The Ford GT Supercar Start, Rev Its Twin-Turbo V-6, And Drive: Video
For a handful of lucky (and persistent) show goers at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the debut of the Ford GT supercar was even more eventful than for the rest of us. DON'T MISS: New Ford GT Supercar Revealed At 2015 Detroit Auto Show: Video A few lucky visitors got to see and hear the car as it was moved to the Cobo Hall show floor from Joe Louis...
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5 confounding questions that hold the key to the future of driverless cars
How a city street looks to a Google self-driving car. Courtesy of Google. Outside of the world of transportation planning, driverless cars feel far away, a fantasy that many still don't buy. Here, though ? inside the Washington convention center, where 12,000 transportation wonks have been hunkered all week ? the people charged with planning, constructing and studying how we get around are already
100+ Wonkblog / by Emily Badger / ..More

2016 Ferrari FF M Spy Video
In Fiat Chrysler Automobiles? [NYSE:FCAU] five-year strategy announcement for Ferrari, it was revealed that the Italian maker of some of the finest supercars on the planet planned to give its cars a lifespan of about eight years, with a significant update?Modificato in Ferrari-speak?after the first four years. We saw this first...
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Measuring Without Metric...Or Imperial
How do we fathom fathoms? Often by referring back to our own bodies. It's startling to realize that the much beloved metric system and the idiosyncratic imperial only became widely adopted in the 20th century. Human Scale is a fun look at how we quantified things before measurement systems became standardized. Leila Santiago was spurred to start the project while working as an international grad
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Memorable Motorcycle: 1957 Moto Guzzi V8
The Moto Guzzi V8 is wheeled out of Sammy Miller?s workshop and into the courtyard of the racing legend?s motorcycle museum. Immediately, a group of grey-haired enthusiasts gather round the bike. Eight cylinders ? each with its own carburetor. Sixteen valves, two banks of camshafts. Oil in the frame for cooling and mass centralization and with a top speed timed at 178 mph ? a bike which would take on a current Superbike, despite being only 500cc. This is no ordinary motorcycle.

Read more of Frank Melling's interesting article over at Motorcycle-USA.com

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Saturday, 17 January 2015

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AMASBK: Dunlop Announced As MotoAmerica Spec Tire
MotoAmerica Press Release: MotoAmerica has announced that Dunlop will continue as the exclusive tire supplier of the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, with 2015 set to mark the tire company's seventh successive year as the spec-tire of the AMA Superbike Series and its support classes. Racers competing in the premiere MotoAmerica Superbike, Superstock 1000 and Supersport class
Cycle World / by The Wire /

Dorna To Manage TV Rights For Championships Promoted By FIM
The FIM & Dorna Sports sign a TV partnershipThe FIM is pleased to announce the signature of a two-year partnership with Dorna Sports for management of the TV rights for the Championships promoted by the FIM. This agreement will... Roadracingworld.com / ..More
FWIW Dorna and WorldSBK were acquired by Bridgepoint, in large part, for the football (soccer) promotional components they had. These bolstered Bridgepoint?s own football promoting businesses in the runup to last year?s World Cup. The hope for many was those skills would be applied to motorcycle racing once the cup was over. This announcement would appear to bode well for that hope; especially if the US and CA are included in this coverage.

WERA Announces Its Schedule, Changes For 2015
WERA MOTORCYCLE ROADRACING ? 2015!2015 is here and WERA Motorcycle Roadracing has posted our schedule on our web site ? it is 95% firm ? just make sure to chec...5 Roadracingworld.com /..More

Honda Canada confirms killer ride for Christie
Jodi Christie, who won his fist Canadian Superbike national championship last season, got some good news earlier this week. The 21-year-old will defend his CSBK crown aboard Honda’s limited edition 2015 CBR1000RR-SP. Honda Canada reps met with members of Professional Motorsports Productions – organizers of CSBK – and updated the …
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AMA welcomes Beta USA as title sponsor for Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series
PICKERINGTON, OH ? January 16, 2015 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? One of the fastest-growing brands in off-road racing and riding has signed on as the new title sponsor for the country?s largest and longest-running dual sport series, the Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series. ?In recent years, Beta USA has become a major player in all aspects of off-road racing and recreational riding in the United St
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Report: New BMW-TVS machine to named K03
Rumoured new small-capacity bike will likely be seen this year.
CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk /..More

Aprilia ( 15v007000 )
Dated: JAN 09, 2015 Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. (Piaggio) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Aprilia Shiver 750 motorcycles manufactured February 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014 and 2015 Aprilia Caponord 1200 motor...Vehicles Recalls /..More

2014 Ducati Sales | A Record 45,100 Motorcycles Sold
2014 Ducati Sales Attributing the redesigned Monster lineup and 899 Panigale sportbike, Ducati reports another record-breaking year of sales. During 2014, Ducati Motor Holding spa sold 45,100 motorcycles, which is up two percent over 2013. This was also the fifth-consecutive year of sales growth. Ducati says ?This increase also stemmed from the introduction of new products that, despite market uncertainty, made a clear contribution to what has been an outstanding result for Ducati.? With the arrival of the new 1200 and 821, Monster family sales were up 31-percent; Ducati says 16,409 Monste
14 Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine /..More

Harley-Davidson, city of Sturgis ink 75-year marketing deal
MILWAUKEE, Wis.?Harley-Davidson and the City of Sturgis, S.D., are finalizing an agreement making the Motor Co. the official motorcycle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for the next 75 years. "Harley-Davidson riders have attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for decades. This new agreement will help fuel many more years of freedom, independence and rebellion for this iconic gathering," sa
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Top 5 BMW R Nine T customs
BMW came out swinging when they released the R nineT. Even before the bike went on sale, it was farmed out to some of the world?s top custom builders: a clear indication of BMW?s new-found love for the custom scene. There?s a lot to love about the R nineT itself. It?s powered by the punchy 1200cc boxer motor and it?s kitted out with a hydraulic clutch, ABS brakes, beefy USD forks and twin Akropov
5 Bike EXIF / by Wesley Reyneke /..More

Polaris Acquires Electric Motorcycle Business from Brammo
Polaris Acquires Electric Motorcycle Business from Brammo Acquisition Includes Certain Assets, Technology, and Trademarks MINNEAPOLIS?(BUSINESS WIRE)?Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it has acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. In addition, Polaris is acting as a leading investor in a recapitalization of Brammo that enables the company to focus exclusively on
2 Wheel Freaks / by Bryan Group /..More
Zero has struck me as the electric motorcycle startup working hard to succeed. Conversely, Brammo seemed to be a electric motorcycle innovator looking for an exit strategy. They have found that in the ever expanding empire of Polaris.

Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction Report Price records are broken on the high end and dealers score everything else.
If Las Vegas is the mothership of unseemly desires, the giant collectors? motorcycle auctions in early January is steamy with moto-lust, as nearly 1000 remarkable bikes rolled over the podium before an addicted audience. Bonhams and Mecum auction have settled into an amicable coexistence, although their styles couldn?t be more different, with suit-and-tie Bonhams running a quiet show of English d
100+ Cycle World / by Paul d'Orleans / ..More

Top 10 Vintage Motorcycles On eBay
It?s always interesting to scroll through the broad spectrum of vintage motorcycles for sale on eBay in any given week, there are always some surprises to be had along with more than a few major temptations.This week we focussed on vintage European motorcycles with a close eye on both England and Italy, these are two countries that have contributed far more than their fair share of stunning cars a
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EXCLUSIVE: Details of MV Agusta?s F4 RC
CMG has the scoop on MV Agusta's new superbike.
CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk /..More

Janus #010
Janus Halcyon 50, frame #010 is being offered for sale by its owner. This bike has 10 original kilometers on the odometer and is in mint condition. It is located in Hawaii. More images and information to follow. If you are interested in purchasing this...
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FIA Open to Review of New Super Licence System
The FIA has revealed that it may be open to a future review of the new rules for a Super Licence in the wake of the latest controversy about F1 driving qualification standards. Drivers will be required to conform to minimum age and racing experiences requirements as well as accumulating at least 40 points from various designated race [?]
9 James Allen on F1 ? The official James Allen website on F1 /..More

WEC: Porsche reveals 2015 919 LMP1 car
Porsche has revealed its all-new, second-generation 919 Hybrid ahead of the start of its first test of the new year next week
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McLaren P1 GTR Development Finished, Debuts At 2015 Geneva Motor Show: Video
Even at this early stage in its life, the McLaren P1 holds a special place in automotive history. Right now, it?s among the three greatest performance cars built for the road, and its speed, acceleration, and outright pace are incomprehensible to most. Now there?s a GTR version, and it?s coming to the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. ALSO...
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BMW M2 Shows Up In Dealer Systems: Report
We know the BMW M2 is coming. Until now though, we didn't have a good idea of when. The very focused-folks at 2addicts.com have discovered that the compact corner killer should be arriving sooner than anyone expected, and that's a very good thing. Originally it was being speculated that production of the US-spec M2 would begin sometime in the...
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GAO-15-217, Surface Transportation: DOT Is Progressing toward a Performance-Based Approach, but States and Grantees Report Potential Implementation Challenges, January 16, 2015
What GAO Found The Department of Transportation (DOT) has made progress moving toward a national performance-based approach since the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) was enacted in July 2012. DOT has undertaken extensive outreach efforts with states and other grantees and is developing nine rules that, among other things, are to establish national performance measures, a
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It?s official: 2014 was the hottest year in recorded history
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is official: According to both NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the year 2014 was the hottest ever measured, based on records going back to the year 1880. It now surpasses all past scorchers, including 1998, 2005, and 2010. Indeed, except for 1998, says NASA, the 10 hottest years recorded have all occurred since the year 2000. Perhaps the most surprising thing about the new record is that it occurred even though 2014 was not an El Ni?o year, of the sort that usually powers the already up-trending global average te2K Wonkblog / ..More


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BMW R 1200 "DESERT SLED R"
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And inevitably there will be those who will want to cross the Mojave faster than others .........
For them, BMW will provide a substantial program "R", which will allow the Desert sler "normal" to increase off-road performance so very significant.

The changes will not be trivial, as will cover the whole department wheels / suspension, as well as easing the various modifications to the electronics and unloading "racing."

With all this preparation the Desert Sled will certainly not yet a motorcycle pure competition, but the performance within the Off-Road will improve incredibly broad.

All this at a price much higher, partly because the upgrade will necessarily have to be carried out by official structures for BMW does not void the warranty on the bike itself (and also to make sure the work).
However, after the "cure" the bike is very good and what we lose in usability, it gains in grit and look.OBIBOI
 
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OEM Lightning MK1
2014 was a pivotal year for Alec and Rafe of Old Empire Motorcycles. After well and truly finding their feet and carving a unique niche within the custom world it was the turn of the mainstream and peripheral scenes to sit up and take notice. Bulldog and Merlin continued the theme of striving forwards, whilst drawing inspiration from a golden period of engineering prowess where Britain led the way in ingenuity and craftsmanship. This core passion is what motivates the guys to push that bit further with each build, not to wow the crowds but to see what is possible, to test themselves and learn
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DAILY INSPIRATION: Wrenchmonkees Lavera SF 750
Laverda SF 750WrenchmonkeesSPECS:- Standard Dell'Orto PHF carbs, alu velocity stacks.- New electronic ignition system : Dyna Dubble Ignition coil. DMC photocell/ ignition plate, DMC ignition box.- WM one-off 2in1 stainless steel exhaust, SPARK muffler.- Standard frame, cleaned up, rearframe shortened.- Standard swingarm altered to monoshock. Metallic black paint.- Yamaha R6 monoshock.- Standard fr
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Mk22 Blokbeest
MK22 BLOKBEEST, an official R Nine T BMW BELUX realization by Motokouture - ph by S?bastien Nunes
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Steel Bent Dubai Build
?We build rides.? ? That was the opening quote of our inaugural Steel Bent Customs story back in June 2012. It turns out that truer words have never been uttered. Michael Mundy and his Steel Bent Customs team have built rides at a dizzying rate, their Bikeshed page is a shrine to their trademark super-clean brat inline-fours, but recently we have seen those machines joined by a more diverse style
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No Haters: 1974 John Player Norton 850 in Denmark
In spite of all the race-replica motorcycles named after their riders like this week?s Eddie Lawson Replica Kawasaki, the John Player Norton was not actually named after a particular rider. It was named after the British tobacco company that sponsored Norton?s race teams and the distinctive looks effectively bridge the 1960?s half-fairing sportbike style of the Ducati Super Sport and the later, f
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Ducati 350 Vern Jnr Special
..." After finding himself with an ex-Swiss Army Condor, Tony Hannagan (Beveltech, Melbourne Vic) decided to construct a ?Junior? version of his 2006 Vern special which would also reference the endurance racing successes of Ducati singles at the Barcelona 24 Hour races back in the 1960s. A new frame design (with the fuel reserve housed in the spine) was built from Chrome Moly steel and fitt
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Original Cafe Racer: Adam Grice?s killer Triton
The term ?caf? racer? has become so abused, it?s lost virtually all meaning. (Okay, we?re occasionally guilty too.) So let?s go back to square one, and check out a bike that fits the description to a T. This drop-dead gorgeous Triton belongs to Englishman Adam Grice, who saw the light after getting tired of modern Japanese sport bikes. ?I was watching Cafe Racer on Discovery Channel, and found my
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Honda CRF450R da motocross a caf? racer
Il preparatore francese Panda Moto ha deciso di lanciarsi nella realizzazione di una special in kit partendo dalla Honda CRF450R, una delle moto da cross pi? vendute al mondo. Abbandonata la vocazione off road, la potente monocilindrica giapponese ? diventata una filante caf? racer
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Henderson Four | History-Making Motorcycle
In 1997, this 1917 Henderson Four carried Dale Walksler, founder and curator of the Wheels Through Time museum, from Los Angeles to Staten Island, NY in 6 days, 6 hours when Walksler beat Alan Bedell?s time. Henderson Four History The notion that the 1969 Honda CB750 ? or any other four-cylinder bike from that era, for that matter ? was the first four-cylinder superbike is a bit off base. Indeed,
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Black Beauty Lives ? Two Britten V1000s Will Hit the Track
Arguably one of the most impressive motorcycles ever created, the Britten V1000 has also one of the most interesting stories. Designed and built by John Britten, an engineer from New Zealand, the V1000 had elements and ideas way ahead of its time in 1996 -- such as carbon fiber wheels, frameless chassis, and Hossack front suspension. The results were promising. Unfortunately in 1995, John Britten
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Super RD 350
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This is How a Sketch-Happy Industrial Designer Shops for a Vintage Car
Industrial designer Bruce Thomson is a man "[obsessed] with the visual archiving of automobilia through sketching, illustration and painting." He's also on an epic quest to buy a sweet vintage car?make and model TBD?and has created the Kicking Vintage Tyres blog to combine these two things. In a word, the site is awesome. As Thomson chases down one lead after another, showing up at car
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The Boxer Metal R90S
Built for Cafe Racer TV(Naked Speed) to air February 15th 2015 on the Velocity network. See what Reg Pridmore 1976 AMA Superbike champion has to say about it.
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Monday, 19 January 2015

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Aprilia decides to commit to both MotoGP and WSBK
Aprilia Racing director Romano Albesiano says that the company will be committing to both MotoGP and WSBK?
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MotoAmerica License Requirements Released By AMA
From an AMA press release: The AMA and MotoAmerica, the new home of the AMA Superbike Series, have announced the four classifications of licenses for the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Road Racing Series: Superbike, Supersport, Superstock 600 and Superstock Limited. The licenses are as follows: Superbike license will allow a rider to compete in the Superbike, Superstock 1000 and Supersport c
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New Texas Motorcycle Law Requires Passenger Hand Holds
A new state motorcycle law in Texas, Malorie's Law, just went into effect and it applies to both rider and passenger. Amarillo Police Cpl. Jerry Neufeld summed it up: "Any?
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?Stop Sale & Stop Ride? Issued for the Polaris Slingshot
Polaris Slingshot owners should take note, as Polaris Industries issued a ?Stop Sale & Stop Ride? this week for two issues found on the Slingshot.As the name implies, this special recall advises all Slingshot owners to stop riding their three-wheelers, and all Slingshot dealers to stop selling the vehicles, until the two issues are resolved.The first issue involves the ball bearings on the ste
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UK...Bike sales are booming
UK BIKE sales grew to their highest level in five years in 2014, with a rise of 10% compared to the year before.New registrations increased in every single month last year, according to the Motorcycle Industry Association.Year-end figures show 101,277 new motorcycles, scooters and mopeds were registered compared to 91,908 in 2013.Naked bikes did particularly well, up 32%, while tourers w
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BMW HeatUp Heated Vest Review | Power to the People
BMW HeatUp Heated Vest Review For those of us who enjoy riding in the cold months, often even the heaviest and highest tech clothing isn?t enough to stave off a real chill or frostbite. Having heated grips and seat is helpful but I?ve found nothing beats an electrically heated garment. Keeping the core warm is the key and that heat will radiate somewhat throughout the body. I?ve worn various b
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Top 10 Anticipated Motorcycles of 2015
There?s a lot of hype surrounding the 2015 model year. With so many new models coming from almost every manufacturer, it?s hard not to be excited. And of all those new models slated to arrive within the coming months, this week?s Top 10 lists the ones your MO crew are most anxious to ride. This list is comprised of bikes no one on staff has yet ridden, meaning models like the KTM RC390, Yamaha FJ
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Repurposing Old Headlights into Lamps
My first New Year's resolution for 2015 is to re-use more old things. And the guys over at Berlin-based Urban Light Factory already have the jump on me. First off their products come to you in wooden boxes made out of scrap and cut-offs: Secondly is what's inside the boxes--unique, vintage-looking lamps created from the headlights of old vehicles. Taken from junked cars, motorcycles and even f
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Right or wrong? FIA backtrack allows Honda same development rights as other F1 manufacturers
One of the most awkward situations in recent F1 governance took a further twist this weekend with the revelation that the FIA?s Charlie Whiting has backtracked on his original edicts and will allow new manufacturer Honda the same rights to develop its engine during this season as the other three manufacturers in F1. This follows [?]
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Honda wins F1 engines fight
McLaren's new engine partner Honda wins its fight to be allowed to develop its engine during 2015.
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Flight of fancy: XJR-19 concept
The Group C designs of the 1980s and '90s generally, and the Jaguar prototypes entered by Tom Walkinshaw Racing in particular, are fondly remembered by many longtime sports car fans. Ahead of a meeti...
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FIA WEC on Show in Detroit
After two successful days of meetings with manufacturers, partners and medias at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA) hosted a press conference to present the championship and...
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Momentum building toward Ford Le Mans program
Ford finally revealed its next-generation Ford GT (ABOVE) on Monday at the North American International Auto Show, and for racing fans, the conversation quickly turned to the brand's plans for the tw...
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What?s New in the 2015 Regulations?
Changes to Qualifying.Best 2 lap average instead of 4 for the 2 drivers. Session time reduced to 20 minutesLimitation to the number of engines in LMP1Limitation in the number of slick tyres per eventAverage weight of the LMP1 drivers setLMP1-H and LMP1-L becomes LMP1 with hybrid (manufacturers)...
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Lancia D50 Cutaway Wallpaper
The Lancia D50 was a revolutionary Formula 1 car first introduced in 1954, it was a design far ahead of its time and when it was running on form, it was almost unbeatable. It was designed by Vittorio Jano for Lancia in 1954 and it incorporated a series of unusual and highly effective features ? the engine was mounted off-centre to allow the driveshaft to pass to the left side of the driver ? this
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Triumph At Le Mans
Triumph At Le Mans is a 1961 film produced by Triumph as a showreel for the company and their efforts at the famous French endurance racing circuit. The Triumph team were racing modified versions of the TR4S and they?d cross the finish line in 4th, 5th and 6th place for their class (11th, 12th and 13th overall), the field of entries at Le Mans in 1961 was extraordinary and some of the most iconic
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Supercar Buyers Guide After the Detroit Auto Show
If the 2015 North American International Auto Show is a litmus test for the future of the automotive industry, sports car enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to. This year?s Detroit show had an eclectic mix of introductions ranging from high-efficiency green cars to pickup trucks, but most surprising was the large number of high-horsepower performance cars.Regardless of what type of performanc
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1 Of 9 Lamborghini Veneno Roadsters Delivered In Hong Kong: Video
This over-the-top homage to the child inside many kinds of gearhead is the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster, and it?s one of just nine examples that will be built. This one?s white. It was also just delivered to the dealership. As is appropriate for a car of such impact, a crowd was on hand to take it all in. The dealership?s Facebook...
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On Auction in Arizona: 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
?Chassis number 5899 GT was the ninth example of Ferrari?s vaunted 250 LM, and according to Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, it was completed by the factory on June 3, 1964. As was the case with the vast majority of 250 LMs, it was finished in Rossa Cina and fitted with Panno Blu seats. Six weeks later, it was sold by the factory, destined for Switzerland?s most storied racing team, Scuderia Fil
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BMW Isetta
You would think that BMW would feel a bit embarassed at having such a humble means of transportation as part of its history, but that has never been the case when talking about the Isetta bubble car. After World War II, the Bavarian car maker was not exactly in tip-top shape in terms of financial success, with Herbert Quandt being close to selling the entire company to Daimler Benz under the press
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Shelby 50th Anniversary Cobra 427
The iconic Shelby Cobra ? based on the British-built AC Ace roadster ? first left Carroll Shelby?s shop in 1962 with a 4.3-liter, V-8 engine under its hood. It took the Cobra name only a few months to become famous and Carroll quickly turned to making it equally popular on the race track. Although the 4.7-liter version was unbeatable in the U.S. racing scene throughout 1964, Carroll also wanted th
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Donkervoort D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition
Apart from Caterham and a varying number of British kit car manufacturers building the so-called Locosts, there aren?t many people out there who can brag about offering a somewhat modern take of Colin Chapman?s Lotus Seven. Among them is Joop Donkervoort, a Lotus fan who founded the Donkervoort car brand back in 1978, transforming it since then into a bona fide family business.Donkervoort?s latest
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How Fast Is the Speeder in Star Wars VII?
How fast is the speeder in the Star Wars VII trailer? Here is a video analysis of the motion of the speeder. The post How Fast Is the Speeder in Star Wars VII? appeared first on WIRED.
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Rainey on MotoAmerica progress and hopes for championship
MotoGP? Legend Wayne Rainey is one of the key figures behind the new MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series and he believes renewed efforts can reinvigorate motorcycle racing in the U.S.
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MotoAmerica Goes With Sunoco RMR Spec Fuel
AMA announces spec fuel for MotoAmerica PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA and MotoAmerica, the new home of the AMA Superbike Series, have announced an update to the 2015 rulebook regarding spec fuel. <...
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Busy pre-season testing calendar for teams
After the December-January testing ban comes to an end the MotoGP? teams are straight back into testing in Sepang early next month, whilst the participants in the smaller classes will also be busy in February and March.
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Ruben Xaus: "I will try to convey my experience in this world SBK"
These days we have had the announcement of several arrivals of domestic pilots in World Superbike, Supersport and also tops Superstock, one of the architects of these movements our dear Ruben Xaus, the pilot is one of the most experienced in this championship, it will be a great counselor for these pilots undertaking a new adventure, especially for ma
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Learning to Learn
Ahead of me the starter shows an open left hand of five fingers along with the thumb of the right hand. Six digits total, for a race of six laps. I lean over the handlebar, take a deep breath, and snick the bike into gear. The stoplight-lookalike starting tree goes …
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Clearwater CANopener Review
Massive 4-part review covering this new Clearwater light control system for BMW motorcycles.
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Harley-Davidson High Tail Rain Suit & Heated Jacket Liner Review
Harley-Davidson High Tail Colorblocked Hi-Vis Rain Suit and Heated Dual-Source 12V Jacket Liner At the recent Motor Company release of the 2015 line of parts, accessories and motor clothing, attendees were given the new Harley-Davidson Men?s Heated Dual-Source 12V Jacket Liner (MSRP $295) and Harley-Davidson High Tail Colorblocked Hi-Vis Rain Suit (MSRP $195) for testing. This was perfect tim
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2015 Harley-Davidson Apparel Review
Harley-Davidson has some new gear offerings for 2015, including the High Tail Colorblocked Hi-Vis Rain Suit, Men?s Heated Dual-Source Jacket Liner and FXRG Switchback Jacket.
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Idea: Another Bad One Bites The Dust - Improved Safety Jacket
#Idea #BadCrowdFundingProjects - Here's a beauty. Corey is looking at getting US$300,000 so he can develop a parachute for motorcycle jackets! Oh yeah, that'll work... ...
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Honda is Canada?s top-selling bike brand in 2014
Company out-sells nearest competitor by more than 1,000 bikes.
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Video: Interesting Motorcycle Safety PSA From The USA
#USA #MotorcycleAwareness #PSA - A nicely done motorcycle awareness PSA from Washington State, USA. The first minute is pretty boring, but then it gets interesting. Have a look. ...
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Oxford Products launches new self-contained Tracker unit with ten year battery life
Oxford?s new Tracker offers ten-year battery There are a few excellent bike tracker products available at the moment. We?ve used the Datatool TrakKing and the Road Angel BikeTrac unit, and they both give peace of mind, and an extra layer of security ? together with a fair chance of recovering your bike if it is stolen. But this new unit from Oxford Products is a bit different. The Oxford Tracker i
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Polaris Slingshot under ?Stop Sales Stop Riding? Recall
MINNEAPOLIS, MN ? January 19, 2015 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? Click here to review a copy of the letter sent to dealers from The Slingshot Team. Below is the content of that letter. Dear Slingshot dealer, Safety and quality are the highest priority for Polaris, and we want to make you aware of two important safety concerns for the model year 2015 Slingshot vehicles. First, we are issuing an immed
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Glory Days Motorcycle Rally, Val Du Lakes, June, 2015 ? Dig It
Glory Days June 26 ? June 28 Jun 26 at 12:00pm to Jun 28 at 5:00pm Val Du Lakes Mears, Michigan 49455 Make sure you don?t miss out on this years hottest Midwest bike event. Unlike any other event with fun activities and awesome live bands to be announced? Bikers and Babes? Camping on site, call 231-837-2267 for reservations. Hey, don?t be a cock. Sack up and ride in for the day. More details @
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Keeping busy riding through retirement?
When former soldier, pilot and business owner Johan Steyn decided to retire from working life, the last thing he planned on doing was sitting around enjoying the Namibian sunshine. Instead, he celebrated his new-found freedom by travelling the length of Africa and on to Germany onboard his beloved 2008 BMW R 1200 GS. ...
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Formula 1 gossip column
Fives races to start earlier, Max Verstappen backed to score points on debut, plus more.
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McLaren signs multi-year partnership with CNN - F1technical.net
McLaren signs multi-year partnership with CNNBy Steven De Groote on 20 Jan 2015, 13:11CNN International and McLaren Technology Group announced today that CNN is confirmed as a new McLaren-Honda partner for the 2015 Formula 1 season and beyond. For the 2015 season, the partnership sees CNN?s branding appear on the front-wing endplates of the new McLaren-Honda MP4-30 Formula 1 car, which will be unv
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Five F1 grands prix to start earlier
Five Formula 1 grands prix will start one hour earlier under recommendations made following Jules Bianchi's crash in October.
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Manor F1 Team boss rates Chances of Being on the Grid in Melbourne ?Pretty High?[/rl]
Former Marussia boss John Booth rates his moribund team?s chances of racing at the season opening Australian Grand Prix as ?pretty high? following today?s decision to cancel a planned auction of team assets scheduled for Wednesday. Booth is in negotiation with a prospective buyer for the squad, which has a provisional entry to race as ?Manor F1 Team? [?]
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[url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117394]F1: Analysis: Will F1 be closer in 2015?

The FIA's decision to open up in-season engine development may feel like a victory for Mercedes' Formula 1 rivals, but it could yet prove a boost to the German manufacturer
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Last BMW M5 "30 Years of M5" Auctioned for $700K
For some reason, one of the special 2015 BMW M5 30th Jahre Anniversary Edition out of the 30 that were imported in to the U.S. market didn?t find a buyer at first. However, once it went to auction, it unsurprisingly managed to sell for a rather hefty sum of $700,000 on January 15, 2015, with the cash going to the BMW Club of America Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization.Apparently, the
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First Shelby GT350R Mustang Auctioned for $1 Million
While the bonkers 2016 Shelby GT350R won?t go on sale until late 2015 for the 2016 model year, the first production unit bearing VIN 001 was already sold to its owner during Barrett-Jackson?s collector car auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona over the weekend. The happy customer, who remained anonymous, won?t be able to drive his GT350R sooner than the muscle car?s scheduled production timeline, bu
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How Uber and Lyft have exploited long waits, slow travel and poor service to crack open transportation
Image of a San Francisco cab courtesy of Flickr user bluewaikiki, under a Creative Commons license. Uber and Lyft have become so popular so quickly in large part because they've filled a big gap in the urban transportation market. The smartphone-enabled ride services have offered more predictability than cabs, faster travel than transit, and fewer hassles ? no parking, for one ? than personal cars
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Officer On Dashcam Shakes It Off To Taylor Swift: Video
We imagine there's a bit of monotony in the day-to-day routine of your average police officer. In between taking down perps and all of the other action, there are the times when it's just you, your cruiser, and the radio. There are a number of ways to fill that time, and one of Dover, Delaware's boys in blue tunes his radio to Taylor Swift and...
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Lamborghini Hurac?n Driver Hits 208 MPH Before Crash: Video
Back in September, we saw the brutal images of a very violent Lamborghini Hurac?n crash. At the time, it wasn't exactly clear what led to the accident as the car was traveling down a standard section of the M7 motorway in Hungary. It seemed, due to the skid marks, that the driver lost control of the vehicle. This sent it into the...
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BMW Will Return to the Super Bowl With the i3
According to the Wall Street Journal, the average price of a commercial for this year?s Super Bowl is estimated to be between $4.4 million to $4.5 million per 30 seconds. BMW just announced that it has purchased a 60-second spot for the Big Game, but before you think that this $9 million investment is for the 2015 M4 or another performance model, the automaker just announced that its latest campai
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Maserati Sells Record 36,500 Cars In 2014
It?s hard to believe that as recently as 2010, Maserati?s annual sales were a cottage industry-like 5,675 cars. In less than five years, Maserati has managed to increase those figures more than sixfold?and this is before the Levante SUV, expected to be the most popular model, has even arrived. Yes, Maserati has confirmed it sold...
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Mercedes-AMG?s Next Gullwing May Go Mid-Engine, Hybrid Route: Report
Many were sad to see the SLS AMG drive off into the sunset just five short years after its launch, once again leaving the Three-Pointed Star without a gullwing in its lineup. Previous Mercedes-AMG boss Ola K?llenius offered some solace with news that a successor will be built, but only after some time has passed?though nothing like the...
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How They Created the Massive War Scenes in The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies | WIRED
Last week there was a surprising omission from the list of Oscar nominees in the visual effects category: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Weta Digital, the VFX team behind the movie?s special effects, did massive?and massively striking?battle sequences for the film and it was startling to not see the movie nominated, especially since the previous two Hobbit films had gotten nods i
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Alongways Mobile Finds Interesting Spots to Stop on Your Road Trip/b]
Android/iOS: Alongways, the service that finds interesting and useful places to stop along your road trip route, just took the wraps off of new mobile apps for iOS and Android that will guide you to interesting sights, places to eat, historic landmarks, and more while you're already on the road?perfect if you'd like a little adventure. One of the biggest pieces of feedback the team behind Alongway
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What?s Up With That: Birds Bob Their Heads When They Walk
Birds, like chickens and pigeons, bob their heads so the world won't be a blur when they walk. The post What?s Up With That: Birds Bob Their Heads When They Walk appeared first on WIRED.
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Moog Music Recreates a Trio of Its Legendary Modular Synths
Moog Music is offering for sale recreations of three classic synths: the System 35, System 55, and Model 15 modular synthesizers, all of which were first developed in the 1970s. The post Moog Music Recreates a Trio of Its Legendary Modular Synths appeared first on WIRED.
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2006 900 Vern Special by Phil Aynsley Photography
.All pictures ? Phil Aynsley PhotographyBuilt by Tony Hannagan (BevelTech) in Melbourne it comprises of a mildly tuned 900SS motor fitted into a modified 860 frame with the same geometry as a 916.
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Circuit of Wales build delayed again
The construction of the planned UKP300m Circuit of Wales facility has been delayed again after a public inquiry was called to discuss the proposed British MotoGP venue
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Aragon WSBK Testing Thwarted By Cold Conditions
The weather has not been kind to the World Superbikes who headed to Aragon for testing. The first day was lost to a wet track, and while the track dried on the second day, cold temperatures limited the usefulness of the test. 2013 world champion Tom Sykes did not bother going out at all, not wishing to risk injury on a cold track just for the sake of turning some laps. Sykes' Kawasaki teammate Jon
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Video: A Look Back at the 2015 Dakar Rally
Unlike most racing series in the world, the Dakar Rally offers a dramatic change of scenery, far removed from the glamor and pizzazz of Formula One and the breathtaking spectacle of NASCAR. The Dakar Rally is neither of those things, which is precisely why it?s become one of the most exciting races in the world. it?s also the most dangerous, spread across three South American countries covering a
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Soup :: Going Forward? :: 01-19-2015
Ten years from now someone will analyze this era's MotoGP developments and might sum up the CRT/Open initiative as simply a bold chess move in the contest between Dorna and the factories. A ploy masked as a cure. In theory, and perhaps promise, CRT and the child it begat--Open--were going to populate the MotoGP grid with new teams, new bikes and non-factory controlled equipment, which i
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MotoAmerica Racing License Applications Now Available
MotoAmerica race license processing available KTM RC Cup schedule announcedPICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association has opened the license application process for all MotoAmerica-elig...
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MotoAmerica KTM RC390 Cup Schedule Announced
The AMA and MotoAmerica, the new home of professional road racing in the U.S., has announced the rounds of the MotoAmerica calendar in which the KTM RC390 Cup will compete in. First announced in November 2014, the KTM RC390 Cup is a spec class designed for riders aged 14-22 to race in front of a national (and sometimes international) audience while building their race craft. All riders will compet
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2015 BMW RnineT | SHORT SHIFT
BMW's retro roadster is a very raw motorcycling experience that works. READ MORE...
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2015 Harley-Davidson Premium Dyna Suspension
We?ve oft complained about the lack of travel in the stock rear suspension of Harley-Davidsons. Maybe we ride a little faster than we should, pushing the American cruisers and tourers beyond their intended performance parameters. Still, even if we didn?t, the 2.1 inches of travel in the twin shocks of H-D?s Dyna models is a minimalist approach to functional suspension. Premium Emulsion Shocks fit
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Ultimate Builder Miami: Mo knows paint
MIAMI, Fla.?All the winning bikes at the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show had one thing in common: paintwork by Mo Diaz of Mo's Image Customs. The city was added this year to the Progressive International Motorcycle Show tour, and Florida builders including Warren Lane, Phil Cerulli, Todd Anglani, Scott Kietzmann, Bill Dodge and Eric Allard converged on the Miami Beach Convention C
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Fun Ducati Scrambler is also practical
The Ducati Scrambler is already one of the most anticipated bikes of 2015, even though it?s just a simple, fun machine. SEE ALL THE SCRAMBLER PHOTOS ?Scrambled? Ducati Scrambler However, Ducati has also ensured the bike is practical and interchangeable with plenty of clever accessories and riding gear to match the fun mood. The first shipment of the Ducati Scrambler is due to arrive in Australia
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Take a POV Ride At a Vintage AMA SuperBike Race at Laguna Seca
I?m a sucker for vintage motorcycles and borderline obsessed with vintage racing of any sort. Dirt, desert, asphalt, or hills, it doesn?t matter the bike or the track, I just love the sound, smells and sights of seeing a crude motorcycle being ridden fast.
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Mahindra Two Wheelers acquires majority stake in Peugeot motorcycles
Mahindra Two Wheelers Ltd. Tuesday said it has acquired 51 percent stake in French firm Peugeot Motocycles , part of the 54 billion euro PSA. Under the terms of the agreement, MTWL has infused 15 million euro into PMTC to finance projects implemented through the strategic partnership.
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Moto Guzzi launches V7 customising kits
Scrambler Dark Rider Dapper Legend MOTO Guzzi will be launching customising kits for its V7 range this month.There are currently four kits available which let you change the style of your V7 Stone or Special into a 'Scrambler', a matte black ?Dark Rider? or a chromed out ?Dapper? model.There?s also a ?Legend? style, which comes with an olive green or camouflage fair
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First UK road test Kawasaki Versys 1000 review
That's an improvement Petal brake discs offer good power and upside-down Showa forks are new A big space under the seat, if a bit wide and shallow Put a minus before that '3' and that's how cold it was as I began my test ride The up/down and select button for changing traction control and power levels Tool-kits goes in a neat tube
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Arai RX-7 GP Helmet Review 2015
Motorcycle USA's Frank Melling has put his Arai RX-7 Corsair (the Arai Corsair-V in America) through the paces on the track and the street. See how the lid stacks up in this review.
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MV Agusta USA Strengthens Sales Leadership
MV Agusta USA has hired Jim McKenna as the new National Sales and Network Development Director.
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Deuter focuses on engineering, hydration for packs
BOISE, Idaho and LONGMONT, Colo. ? Many people are used to hearing the phrase ?German engineering? in car commercials. In the case of Deuter, the words are applied to a wide range of luggage and backpacks, including powersports applications that focus on hydration packs. Deuter?s powersports products have been distributed exclusively by WPS for the past three years. Dealernews caught up with the c
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Rescued Vincent HRD Series-A at Bonhams
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Video: Guy Martin Rides the Britten V1000
Guy Martin has had some amazing rides in his life, but we imagine this one will stick out for quite a while. Testing the Britten V1000, ahead of the John Britten Memorial Tribute in Christchurch, Martin?s name gets added to the very small list of priviledged individuals who have ridden John Britten?s masterpiece. The road racer has some high-praise for the now nearly quarter-century-0ld design, an
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Williams release first images of the FW37
Williams have become the first team to reveal images of their 2015 car, the Mercedes-powered FW37. The new machine, to be raced by Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa, is an evolution of last year's impressive FW36 which carried Williams to nine podiums and third place in the constructors' standings
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Rule changes caused a slight headache - Symonds
Following up on the publication of the first picture of the Williams FW37 yesterday, the team's Chief Technical Officer, Pat Symonds highlights the development path of the new contender, admitting that the nose changes were more impacting than expected.
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Le Mans/WEC - SPIED: Nissan LMP believed caught by fan photos
Nissan's all-new GT-R LM Nismo has been one of the closest-guarded secrets in racing...but fans saw what is believed to be the prototype of the new car turning laps at Circuit of The Americas over the weekend and provided these images to Jalopnik.com, as well as video of the car in action. The shape of its headlights and nose combined with its long front section support the rumors
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WEC: Wurz backs WEC weight rule change
Toyota racer Alex Wurz has welcomed a new rule for the World Endurance Championship that removes much of the weight penalty shouldered by heavier drivers
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Dirt Karting Is Our New Obsession: Video
It's sometimes quite surprising to see how something so simple could turn out to be so much fun. Today's example of this comes in the form of a simple video. There is no music, no slow-mo cuts, no nonsense. It's just two guys out having fun with go-karts... on a dirt track. MUST SEE: Chevy Corvette Z06 Versus Dodge Viper TA: America Wins Putting a...
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British Path? Film of the 1955 LeMans Disaster
Perhaps no other event shaped the future of motorsport more than the 1955 LeMans crash that caused more than 80 spectator fatalities. Among other things, motor racing was banned in Switzerland as a result of this crash until 2007. Mercedes pulled out of the race and didn?t enter a factory-sponsored team in any race until the 80?s. Certainly track design was forever changed. It?s not just snow-fen
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3 Reasons Why You Should Order The New BMW 1 Series
Just last month, we took a wild stab in the dark to ?design? a BMW 1 Series hatchback with the front fascia from the 2 Series Coupe. While the end result was quite attractive, we now feel it didn?t do any justice to the 1 Series Facelift. Earlier this week, BMW took us by surprise with the unveiling of their biggest facelift of this decade. The new 1 Series Hatchback Facelift has undergone a compl
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BMW History 101
Here at BMWBLOG, BMW faithful run wild. It?s generally a place who are already fans of the white and blue roundel. But it doesn?t have to be. BMW is an excellent car brand and all walks of life should be able to enjoy its many charms. So I?m going to give a little crash-course, so to say. Welcome to BMW: 101. BMW (which stands for Bavarian Motor Works) was established in 1917 and began as an aircr
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FWIW What is learned in a 101 level class may require revision in advanced classes.

Hypnotic Time-Lapse Teardown Of A Porsche Flat Six: Video
Tearing down an engine is often a long, laborious process. Still, it's a means to an end and it's typically work that has to be done. There's a team in Germany that had to tear down the flax-six engine of a Porsche 911. Their goal is to hot rod the thing, and step one is taking it all the way apart. Thankfully, they've documented the teardown, and...
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Senators Question Stringency of Guardrail Testing
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Charles E. Schumer sent a harshly worded letter to the Federal Highway Administration, saying that the tests were inadequate and should be more rigorous.
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986bhp McLaren P1 GTR set for Geneva
New pictures of McLaren?s hardcore track special testing, March launch confirmed
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Jaguar Will Replace R-S Badge With SVR; Confirms F-Type SVR
In a move that shouldn?t be too much of a surprise, Jaguar will soon be replacing its high-performance R-S models with cars wearing the all-new SVR brand, and the first such model we?ll be seeing under this new naming convention is the upcoming 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR.This was all confirmed by John Edwards, the head of Jaguar Land Rover?s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) team, who was quoted by Aut
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Rea tops so far at Jerez testhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2015/01/27/rea-tops-so-far-at-jerez-test/
Sylvain Guintoli crashes out of test on first day.
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BMW R 1200 R 2015 Testhttp://www.bikesdoctor.com/bmw-r-1200-r-2015-test-2/
The BMW R 1200 R was born in 2006 and, although during this time he received several changes, the most radical is undoubtedly new generation 2015. It was a classic and discreet model that has taken a turn in its character, has lost its shyness and dresses with a sportier-look. It will be available from February 7, priced from ?13,600. The segment of the naked of high cubic capacity is huge, and t
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Car of the year has motorcycle enginehttp://motorbikewriter.com/powered-motorcycle-engine/
BMW parallel twin extends the range of the BMW i3 electric car Motorcycle engines are helping to power the cars of the future. BMW i3 Wheels Car of the Year The Wheels Car of the Year is the electric BMW i3 which comes with a range extender option that is powered by a BMW parallel twin 650cc engine. It?s not the first modern car to be powered by motorcycle engines and it may not be the last. VW la
19 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe


Report: Honda working on leaning three-wheeler
Will Big Red join Yamaha and Peugeot in the leaning three-wheeler market?
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Review - 2014: KTM to record and always before BMW
Ducati has celebrated its successful, BMW is still recovering from the celebration of his own, but here it is now KTM out the blare. With this extra satisfaction to do better, again, the cousin of Munich. Because in Mattighofen, we still sold more motorcycles than the Bavarians who can not ...
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This Harley Street 750 is a blast from the past
What?s the best-looking Harley-Davidson of all time? We?d put our money on the XRTT road racer from the 1970s: the one with the sleek fiberglass fairing, orange-and-black paint and Ceriani drum brakes. Many of those original 750s were destroyed in action. Probably less than 25 remain, and to put one in your garage would cost $100,000 or more. But you can get a little of that XRTT style for much l
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'Story Of The Chopper' Exhibit - Bikes Wanted!
Fat chance finding the Kenny Howard Indian he modified in 1946, the grand-daddy of all choppers...but we can ask!I'm working with Mark Mederski and John Parham at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa, to curate an exhibit illustrating the development of early American custom motorcycles, up to and including the chopper itself. The exhibition is based on my new book 'The Chopper; the Re
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Husqvarna 400 Cross
The Husqvarna 400 Cross is a motorcycle made famous by both its endeavours in off-road racing throughout the late ?60s and ?70s as well as its headline appearance in the now legendary 1971 film On Any Sunday ? starring Steve McQueen and Malcolm Smith riding Husqvarnas across a range of Californian terrains.The 400 Cross was actually powered by a 405cc engine, a single cylinder two-stroke that woul
Silodrome / by James McBride /


Tomfoolery ? Respecting The African American Motorcyclist
In the build-up to our nation?s observance of Martin Luther King Jr., it became apparent that I?d heard nothing more than audio highlights of the Dr.?s speeches. For shame, to never have listened to an alocution in its entirety from one of last century?s greatest orators. Youtube easily rectifies the oversight, and I urge anyone who?s also lacking the experience to listen/watch. His famous ?I Have
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New helmet stickers create confusion
Australia?s confusing helmet laws become even more confounding next weekend when new laws are introduced in Queensland and an array of helmet stickers could become legal. From February 1, motorcycle riders on Queensland roads can not only wear helmets complying with Australian standard AS1698 or AS/NZS1698 like the rest of the country, but also any helmet complying with the United Nations Economi
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Calling All Hipster Bike Builders - The One Show
Put on your best James Dean and smoke that hip E-cigarette ever-so-cooly, as your friends record you being all inspirational and stuff while building your latest custom motorcycle. Hurry up and finish that crap video with some emotional sound track and get
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Zero electric motorcycle customised
Zero electric motorcycle customised by Bruno Electric bikes are moving ever closer to public acceptance with the latest step being this customised Zero electric motorcycle. Once customisers realise how clean they can make an electric bike because of its lack of plumbing and cables, they will become a popular platform for bobbers, trackers, cafe racers, etc. This custom job was performed by Pasaden
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


Building Cafe Racers in a Horse Barn - We Tour Custom Motorcycle Shop, Classified Moto
In an unglamorous, industrial part of Richmond, Virginia, rumbles a unique and artistic custom bike shop which transforms old salvaged parts into new beautiful machines. At the end of a gritty street scattered with abandoned buildings and empty lots is a
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BMW Motorsport News ? Issue 03/15.
DTM Champion Wittmann at the ?Champions' Gala? ? BMW Teams start their 2015 campaign in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge.
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BMW Team RLL finishes second and fourth at Daytona ? No. 25 BMW Z4 GTLM crosses the line only 0.478 seconds from victory.
BMW Team RLL finished second and fourth in this weekend's 53rd Daytona 24 Hours on the 40th anniversary of BMW Motorsport's very first race in North America and the start of the 1975 IMSA season for the iconic BMW 3.0 CSL.
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C evolution features in new London travel guide
London is surely one of the hippest urban centres in the world, and one of the coolest ways to get around this huge capital is the BMW C evolution e-scooter, which features in a new coffee-table book that is available now? ...
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Ferrari chief underlines need for 'F1 revolution'
Ferrari Team Principal Maurizio Arrivabene has joined Niki Lauda in his belief that Formula One must work to improve the spectacle in an attempt to re-gain interest.
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Lotus reveal first images of Mercedes-powered 2015 car
Lotus have released pictures of their new Mercedes-powered E23 Hybrid car, which they are confident will prove 'far, far better' than its 2014 predecessor. While the team will retain last year's line-up of Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado, they believe the switch from Renault to Mercedes power, and the implementation of lessons learned from last year's struggles, will thrust them back to the s
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Lotus promises ?massive step forward? as it gives a glimpse of 2015 car]
Lotus have become the latest team to provide a sneak preview of their 2015 car with the release of some renders of the E23 car that the team hopes will lift them from the eighth-place to which they slumped in the 2014 Constructors? Championship back to the dizzy heights of the fourth place achieved in 2013. Meanwhile newly [?]
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Rolex 24 at Daytona Race Report
DAYTONA BEACH, FL ? January 26, 2015 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? Circuit: Daytona International Speedway (3.56-mile road course), Daytona Beach, Fla. Weather: Mostly clear, cool overnight, 62 degrees F at the finish Honda, Michael Shank Racing Show Speed at Daytona A.J. Allmendinger claims fastest race lap for Honda Ozz Negri scores first Daytona pole for Honda Tequila Patr?n ESM debuts new HP
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Porsche ( 15v016000 )
Dated: JAN 16, 2015 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injectio...
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BMW modernizes operations as sales rise
BMW is investing behind the scenes in North America to support its rising U.S. sales volume. Last week, the company opened a regional parts distribution center in Redlands, Calif.
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What's happened to The Stig?
A 30ft high sculpture of Top Gear's The Stig has been unveiled
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Porsche Announces Date Change for Rennsport Reunion V
The world?s largest gathering of Porsche race cars, drivers and fans moves forward two weeks ATLANTA, GA ? January 26, 2015 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca have announced today that the next Porsche Rennsport Reunion will now take place at the famed California racetrack the weekend of September 25 ? 27, 2015, two weeks earlier than origin
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Meet the 300bhp Peugeot RC Z special
Turbocharged, bum-roofed coupe is the most powerful French road car in the world. Incroyable
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The BMW Motorrad Italy Superbike Team concludes positively winter testing at Jerezhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...Id=10&id=T0202542IT&left_menu_item=node__5120
The BMW Motorrad Italy Superbike Team conducted two days of testing on 26 and 27 January at Jerez de la Frontera in Spain. Were the last test in preparation for the first round of the World Superbike Championship in 2015, which will start in Australia on the weekend of 20, 21 and February 22, at Phillip Island
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Max Biaggi staying involved with racing
Former 250GP and WSBK world champion Max Biaggi signs on with Aprilia as official factory test rider for both MotoGP and World Superbike?
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World Superbike and Supersport Rider Entry List
Here is the official World Superbike and Supersport Rider entry lists for 2015. Two Americans and adopted son, Martin Cardenas are racing in the premiere series. The post World Superbike and Supersport Rider Entry List appeared first on All In Moto: Online Magazine.
All In Moto / by AIM Staff /


Team Hero EBR's (Erik Buell Racing) First Test of 2015
In an email titled "Positive Steps, Despite Conditions," the Hero Motorcycles/EBR Racing race team tells of good progress with the team's first testing session of
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Aprilia Red Devils WSBK ? Jerez Tests (Industry Press Releases)
A LOT OF LAPS AND GOOD SENSATIONS FOR THE APRILIA RSV4 LEON HASLAM IS FIT AND READY FOR PHILLIP ISLAND, ?ROOKIE? JORDI TORRES IS IMPROVING AND PLEASED Jerez (Spain), 27 January 2015 ?


Confirmed: JR Racing BMW absent in World Cup openerhttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/69606/Bestaetigt-JR-Racing-BMW-fehlt-beim-WM-Auftakt.html
On January 20, 2015 SPEEDWEEK.com has made all the problems of the new BMW Racing Team JR public. Now make statements by team owner Joslin Robinson for head shaking.
Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Ivo Sch?tzbach /


Kawasaki To Return To MotoGP? An Unlikely Tale ...https://motomatters.com/opinion/2015/01/27/kawasaki_to_return_to_motogp_i_don_t_thi.html
Rather perversely, a lot of the talk at the World Superbike test at Jerez has not been about World Superbikes at all. Which is a shame, as the 2015 World Superbike championship promises to be particularly fascinating, with testing times very close indeed. Instead, there was a real kerfuffle about the slowest bike on the track, the one being ridden by Kenny Noyes and Dominique Aegerter. The cause o
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Sylvain Barrier (BMW): "This season will be exciting"http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/69551/Sylvain-Barrier-(BMW)-Diese-Saison-wird-spannend.html
To be the main focus is not compatible with Sylvain Barrier. For the upcoming season, the BMW driver radiates but unusually high level of confidence.
Speed Week Superbike News overview / by Kay Hettich /


Victory to Enter NHRA Pro Stock Drag Racinghttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/208...tory-to-Enter-NHRA-Pro-Stock-Drag-Racing.aspx
Victory Motorcycles will enter NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Drag Racing with its new Victory Factory Racing team, fielding riders Matt Smith and his wife Angie Smith.
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Spy shots smallcapacity naked BMW spied testing
THIS is the small-capacity naked bike which BMW has been developing to launch its assault on the sub-500cc market.The spy shots show a water-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder machine being tested in Germany last week.It's thought to be around 300cc and will be the first model from the German firm in its joint venture with Indian manufacturer TVS.The test mule has a single headlight unit
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Polaris ( 15v022000 )
Dated: JAN 16, 2015 Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 Slingshot motorcycles manufactured August 26, 2014, to January 9, 2015, and 2015 Slingshot SL motorcycles manufactured August 18...
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Breaking News. Kendon Industries Motorcycle Stand-Up Trailers And Lifts Under New Ownership
Kendon Industries, Inc., the originator of the Stand-Up? trailer concept and recognized as the industry leader in its category, received new private equity ownership and I hear plenty of new products are in the works. ?Kendon is pleased to announce that it has... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Jacket Ventz make hot riders cool
These weird gizmos are called Ventz and they are designed to hold open your motorcycle jacket cuff to allow fresh air up your sleeve. I tried them in very hot and humid conditions and was surprised to find they work straight away. I thought they wouldn?t be effective until highway speeds, but you can feel the air rushing up your arms as soon as you start moving. I tried them on one wrist at a t
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10 police tips for avoiding traffic offences
There is no guaranteed method for avoiding traffic offences except not committing them. However, you can use the following ?expert? guide to lessen the impact, cop a lesser fine, prevent copping extra fines (such as being pulled over for speeding and ending up with vehicle defect notices as well) or, occasionally, get out of traffic offences. These 10 tips for motorcycle riders are all gleaned fr
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe


Is the limo-bike the taxi of the future?
Even if you don't usually enjoy being a pillion, the limo-bike makes a lot of sense, says Ian Marsden
14 Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by Ian Marsden /


Transform Your Ducati into a Vyrushttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/vyrus-ducati-kit/
Italian boutique builder Vyrus has already released a kit to turn your Honda CBR600RR into the fetching Moto2 race bike, and now Vyrus is offering a similar kit for Ducati motorcycle owners.The offer seems to extend to both air-cooled and water-cooled Ducatis, and typical of Vyrus, the options for your new machine are only limited to what obscene amounts of money can buy you.As such, the kit inclu
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Polaris Reports 2014 Fiscal Year Results
Polaris Industries reported its fifth consecutive record for annual sales and earnings including an impressive 59% increase in motorcycle sales revenue. ?2014 marks our fifth consecutive year of double digit sales and earnings growth, an accomplishment which testifies to the innovative spirit and dedication of the 8,000 member global Polaris team,? says Scott Wine , Polaris? Chairman and Chief Exe
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2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure Test | First Impressionshttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/01/27/2015-ktm-1290-super-adventure-test-first-impressions/
When KTM unveiled its 1290 Super Adventure, the Austria-based company said its new machine was the ?absolute pinnacle of luxury sport touring riding.? We never doubted this claim. But there?s obviously only way to prove this testament ? take a ride. So we sent our own Jess McKinley to the launch, and here are some quick first impressions. Before the launch of the 1290 Super Adventure, every compar
500+ Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Jess McKinley /


Idea: Moto Bulter - Good Idea, Priced Way Too Expensivehttp://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/idea-moto-bulter---good-idea-priced-way-too-expensive.htm
#IndieGoGo #MotoButler - Here is a crowd-funding project that has some merit, but it failed because (I presume) it was priced too expensive. The motorcycle gear clothes hanger - Moto Butler. ...
7 Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Moto... / by Mike Werner /


CMG 2015 Motorcycle Buyer?s Guide launched!
Behold, the first wave of 2015 models in our new Motorcycle Buyer's Guide. Check out all the major manufacturers' bike stats, with optional comparison between models and full model information. Canada's only online and interactive motorcycle buyers guide!
CMG News / by Editor 'arris /


Triumph Tiger Explorer: A change for 2016?http://www.moto-station.com/article90724.html
An evolution of the Triumph Tiger Explorer to have been seen recently in Spain. No wonder that the majority of developing new models from taking place there. Presumably, this would benefit future development in 2016 ...
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Bmw R1200gs | Doin? Time
Long-Term Update: Over 7,500 miles and the bike has the scratches and dings to prove it!
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The best worst motorcycle advert ever
The Pegasus is almost as impressive as the advert. From what I can tell, the bike is capable of changing from a single to a V-twin, to an inline-four, depending on whether you're doing a burnout, pulling a wheelie, or just shooting people in the face whilst stood on the bike.Where do I sign? Related Content How not to sell your bike The perfect classified advert Award-winning KTM advert
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BMW Debuts New, All-Electric BMW i3 Commercial to Air During NBC?s Broadcast of Super Bowl XLIX Featuring Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? January 26, 2015? Today, BMW officially premiered the new, 60-second spot for the all-electric BMW i3 that will air during the first quarter of NBC?s broadcast of Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, February 1, 2015. After a 4-year hiatus, BMW will be returning to the big game with ?Newfangled Idea,? featuring Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel. The spot juxtaposes the famous 1994 Today Sh
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The big stories we?re looking forward to in 2015
Following on from guest blogger Ed Gorman?s piece about the tantalising stories likely to define the 2015 season, JAonF1′s writers will today and tomorrow outline the stories they believe could provide some of this year?s biggest and best dramas. We?re also asking you to vote on what you believe will be the most interesting stories of 2015, so
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New Renault features new exhaust concept - Rob White
Technical Director at Renault Sport F1, Rob White highlights that the company has undertaken numerous structural and technical changes over the winter and revealed the new Renault power unit will feature a different combustion chamber and a new exhaust concept.
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Renault makes ?fundamental changes? to power unit for 2015
Renault says it has made ?fundamental changes? to its power unit in a bid to close the gap on Mercedes in 2015, with the manufacturer?s Managing Director Cyril Abiteboul saying ?we believe we have made a very big step in performance and will be more reliable?. ?We knew what we had to do over the winter and we know [?]
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Renault reveal 'fundamental' changes to 2015 power unit
Renault say they have achieved a 'fundamental' overhaul of their Formula One power unit ahead of the 2015 season, as they bid to reduce last year's performance deficit to Mercedes. Managing director Cyril Abiteboul said sweeping changes have allowed Renault to make significant progress over the winter in terms of both reliability and performance, with the French manufacturer now targeting upwards
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Sauber confirms online launchhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19890
Sauber F1 Team has confirmed it will hold on online launch of its new Sauber C34 Ferrari on January 30. Images and information of the team's new design will be released at 10:00 GMT+1.
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Fiat Chrysler's $4.1 billion operating profit in 2014 fueled by N.A.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles met its full-year guidance as strong results from North America and improving operations in Europe managed to offset persistent weakness in Latin America.
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This is Alpine?s Vision GT concepthttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
Renault?s sportier cousin gets in on the Gran Turismo concept act with a suitably loopy V8 endurance racer
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Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
I was on my way to a car show last weekend when a bright red Ferrari 250 GT Lusso went past travelling in the opposite direction, I very nearly ploughed into the central divider whilst shouting something incoherent to my Mrs in the passenger seat that must have sounded something a little like 250gtlusso250gtlusso250gtlusso250gtlusso. Her initial fear was that I was in the midst of a reasonably ser
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Ferrari 250 GT Coup? by Ellena
In the late 1950s a small batch of Ferrari 250 GT Coup?s found their way into the workshop of Carrozzeria Ellena ? a small coachbuilder previously named Boano after its founder, Mario Boano.Mario was recruited by Fiat, so he handed the reins of the coachbuiling to his son-in-law Ezio Ellena, who partnered with Luciano Pollo and called the new enterprise ?Carrozzeria Ellena?. The Ferrari 250 GTs pr
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Mercedes-Benz to push future technologyhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...tor-show/mercedes-benz-push-future-technology
After the launch of its F015 concept, Mercedes says the key to complex new tech is to make it relevant and palatable to customers Harnessing technology without overwhelming passengers will be key to the future of the car, according to Mercedes-Benz head of design Gorden Wagener.Speaking following the launch of the Mercedes F015 - a concept looking at how cars of the future could look and drive -
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How to exit the BMW i8 ? VIDEO
Several auto industry executives demonstrate how to exit the BMW i8 hybrid sports car on the press preview days of the 2015 North American Auto Show. With its extremely ride height and the spectacular scissor door, the BMW i8 can be quite a challenge to enter and exit, especially for those on the tall side or?women wearing skirts. The doors swinging upwards when opened are not usually the culprit,
500+ Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu


Chevrolet Corvette SR-2http://www.topspeed.com/cars/chevrolet/1956-chevrolet-corvette-sr-2-ar166842.html
A chronicle of Corvette?s success in motorsports could fill several books, but the nameplate?s first contact with the world of racing is often forgotten. It all began in 1956, when Zora Arkus-Duntov set a 150-mph speed record at Sebring driving a Corvette roadster. The experiment would soon spawn the Corvette SR-2, a modified C1 Vette that featured a lengthened front end a massive, Jaguar D-Type-l
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1965 Aston Martin DB5, Irresistible
.Like Sean Connery, the weaponized Aston Martin DB5 of "Goldfinger" fame is as handsome as ever. Each can still draw a crowd 42 years after the Great Scott first drove the world's coolest spy car in the third installment of the seemingly immortal James Bond movie series.Via : www.motortrend.com
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If Dominoes Fall, then Stick Bombs Explode. Here?s 13,654 of Them
Watch a 13,654-piece stick bomb ?explode? in this amazing setup by TheDominoKing0197. In the description he says the setup included ?cobra weave? but that it consisted mostly of ?ortho weave? due to a lack of space.
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30 Different Ways to Tie a Tie, in Videos and with Knot Ratingshttp://lifehacker.com/30-different-ways-to-tie-a-tie-in-videos-and-with-knot-1680891718
You know there are multiple ways to tie a necktie, from four popular styles to this basic five-second method, but there are a whole lot of other tie knots that can up your fashion game.ShirtsMyWay has created what may be the ultimate guide to tie knots. Each tying method is accompanied with a video (like the mesmerizing slow motion one above for the fancy Eldredge Knot), a description for when the
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We are happy to introduce a new writer at the ?House of Burning Pipes?. Marlon Slack is our latest recruit and we?re happy to have him on board for the ride. Tattoo Custom Motorcycles have taken this 1972 R75/5 ? a traditional, commuter-style bike ? and turned it into a neat scrambler with a few particularly nice, subtle touches. There?s quite a few boxer engine custom bikes kicking around these
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Honda CB 125 TT "RS" by Steel Bent Customs
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2004 Speed Merchant Thruxton
.2004 Speed Merchant Thruxton ? extremely modified, 865cc, 39mm FCR carbs, Nology plug wires/plugs, Custom one-off race pipes, Marzocchi inverted front-end, Custom number plate with laser star headlight, SM speed bars, modified for 7/8″ controls, SM Stator and Spkt cover, Ohlins rear shocks, Sun Rims w/ stainless spokes, Dual radial mount Tokicos up front, Braking system hand controls, Modified su
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[url=http://racingcafe.blogspot.com/2014/12/bmw-r906-cafe-road-racer-by-urban-motor.html]BMW R90/6 "Caf? Road Racer" by Urban Motor

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Passion manifests itself in many forms and for some the depth varies. I sometimes wonder how us lot behind the scenes at The Bike Shed actually manage to produce events, keep a website going and run a business when we are all so consumed by a limitless desire to enthuse about motorcycles, constantly. 1am, standing at the doorway, jackets on after a long planning meeting, eyes red and minds scrambl
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The Mot'Art Journal Best off Bikes 2014
.January 2014Former BSA development wizard Roland Pike built two of these frames for the 1952 I.O.M TT. February 2014 Photographed by Phil Aynsley near Vicenza, Italy. 2013. Laverda Corse collection. March 2014 I went to see yesterday the new released BMW R Nine T. There has been a long since i saw a real success in modern motorcycle design and finishing.April 2014Lucas Joyner of The Factory Metal
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Design Corner - Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept by Oberdan Bezzi
Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept #1Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept #2Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept #3Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept #4Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept #5Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept #6Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept #7Bimota BB4-S Caf? Fighter Concept #8Tavole: Motosketches
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Ducati 860 GT by Made In Italy Motorcycles
In the sleepy English country town of Stowmarket you?ll find one of the world?s top Ducati specialists: Made In Italy Motorcycles. For thirty years John Fallon has been buying, selling and restoring Ducatis?and we?ve finally snared a set of images that show the incredible quality of his work. It?s a heavily customised 860 GT, inspired by Ducati?s beautiful 1970s Super Sport machines. The man resp
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Norton Challenge P86
The Norton Challenge P86 was the superbike that could?ve, would?ve and should?ve saved the British motorcycle industry from the Japanese invasion that took place on two-wheels throughout the 1970s.The owners of Norton had thrown everything they had into a last ditch effort to win races and win back their company from the creditors, and had it not been for a 10-bike pile-up at Brands Hatch in Octob
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Kevils El Toro
Kevils. It is a word so synonymous with classy BMW builds that you can forget that it derived from a man?s name. Kevin Hill ? Kev Hill ? Kevils. That old linguistic technique of Portmanteau - the blending of two words to create a new one, like brunch or sexcapade. Now as is our netiquette I should get back to his latest bodacious machine named ?El Toro? which was built for a Spanish aerospace wor
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Harley XLH 1000 / Shaftech EFI
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Sharp Vintage Racer: 1978 Yamaha TZ350 for Sale in Australia
Although Yamaha?s TZ bikes had certain broad characteristics in common with their RD line, they were far more than just hotted-up versions of those bikes: they were pure racebikes designed for Grand Prix competition, and had no roadgoing direct equivalent. The introduction of water-cooling to the two-stroke twin in the TZ allowed for much higher outputs and, at a competitive price point, they wer
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Makoto Endo, artista japon?s
Para que escondernos, cuando veo alguien que es capaz de dibujar as? y adem?s lo hace vali?ndose de unos palitos Chopstick y una botella de tinta s?lo me queda que descubrirme ante el trabajo de Makoto Endo y envidiar a los se?ores del Motorcyclepedia Museum of Newburgh (Nueva York, USA) por haber podido disfrutar en vivo y en directo del arte de este hombre. Adem?s a Makoto lo que le gusta dibuj
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Dalla rivista SPECIALCAFE eccovi la bellissima LAVERTON di Mirko Marzocchi, aliasRockerbox Motor Klubrockerbox motor klub
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All'asta moto di Mike Hailwood e Steve McQueen
L'8 gennaio a Las Vegas, Bonhams mette in vendita ben 334 articoli; oltre alle moto d'epoca di personaggi famosi sono battuti modellini, pezzi di ricambio e vecchie stampe. Le due ruote pi? prestigiose hanno un prezzo di partenza superiore ai 300.000 euro
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An EV of the Third Dimensionhttp://www.yankodesign.com/2015/01/29/an-ev-of-the-third-dimension/
After 3 years in the making, the INNVELO Three electric prototype has arrived, making it one step closer to the consumer market! The two-seater, three-wheeled EV features a range of 65 miles with a top speed of just under 65 miles per hour, dual electric motors (3.2 kW each), a fairly spacious trunk and just enough leg room to carry a pal side-by-side. With a projected cost of ? 10,000 to 15,000,
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Powerful Supermotohttp://www.yankodesign.com/2015/01/26/powerful-supermoto/
The Supermoto is a custom-created combination of off-road motorcycle and road-racing wheels/tires, known as ?supermotard? bike. Quite sporty is their approach; the bikes ride super easy at lower speed maneuvers in comparison to other sporty bikes. According to the designer, ?In this electric supermoto concept the aim was to take this niche and create a design which is unique for the supermoto car
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Harley-Davidson Experienced Modest Motorcycle Sales Growth In 2014http://www.roadracingworld.com/news...enced-modest-motorcycle-sales-growth-in-2014/
HARLEY-DAVIDSON DELIVERS STRONG FULL-YEAR 2014 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEDiluted EPS Rises 18.3 Percent on 5.6 Percent Revenue Growth<p...
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2015 AMA Vintage Grand Tour Announced | Schedulehttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/01/29/2015-ama-vintage-grand-tour-announced-schedule/
The American Motorcyclist Association is announcing the 2015 AMA Vintage Grand Tour, which will reward participating road riders for attending AMA-sanctioned vintage competition events. ?No two motorcyclists are alike, except for the fact that we respect each others? rides,? said AMA Road Riding Manager Chris Harrison. ?The AMA Vintage Grand Tour is our way to encourage road riders to rack up more
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Held Twin Winter Glove | 2in1 Tech for Warmth & Griphttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/01/30/held-twin-winter-glove-2in1-tech-warmth-grip/
Held?s GORE-TEX ?Twin? gloves take winter protection to a new level with Held?s patented 2in1 technology. The dual-chamber touring gloves offer premium protection from wind, cold and wet while still providing optimal grip and breathability. The Held Twin Winter Glove has 2in1 technology consists of two interior chambers, each designed for a specific function. The ?warm? chamber has a Primaloft the
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AMA To Reward Road Riders For Attending Vintage Raceshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/01/...a-reward-road-riders-attending-vintage-races/
From an AMA press release: The American Motorcyclist Association is announcing the 2015 AMA Vintage Grand Tour, which will reward participating road riders for attending AMA-sanctioned vintage competition events. ?No two motorcyclists are alike, except for the fact that we respect each others? rides,? said AMA Road Riding Manager Chris Harrison. ?The AMA Vintage Grand Tour is our way to encourag
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Husqvarna Sets All-Time Sales Record ? 16,337 Motorcycleshttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/husqvarna-sales-2014/
Just a year after being acquired by KTM CEO Stefan Pierer, Husqvarna Motorcycles posted an all-time sales record of 16,337 units. The tally is the most the Swedish brand has ever sold in its 111 year history, which is perhaps surprising considering the company?s tenuous history as of late. With those record sales, Husqvarna also posted over ?100 million in revenue, a key metric for the brand, as i
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Secure Your Spinehttp://www.rapidbikes.com.au/post/2015/01/30/SECURE-YOUR-SPINE.aspx
The Forcefield Blade Back Protector offers maximum protection with the least impact on rider comfort and movement, ensuring optimal protection is never a drag, whether at the track or out on the road. Designed to be as light as possible, the Blade Back Protector features Nitrex Evo ? a shock absorbing material designed to breathe, mold to the riders body shape and retain flexibility. Molded Nitr
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Motorcycle Riders Push for Legalized Lane Splitting in Washington Statehttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/motorcycle-riders-push-legalized-lane-splitting-washington-state
New motorcycle law would allow lane splitting in low speed traffic.
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12th Annual KTM Adventure Rider Rally Dates Announcedhttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/01/30/12th-annual-ktm-adventure-rider-rally-dates-announced/
KTM Press Release: Make plans to join KTM staff and enthusiasts for the 12th Annual KTM Adventure Rider Rally in beautiful Crested Butte, CO on September 18-20, 2015. The KTM Adventure Rider Rally provides riders of all skill levels an opportunity to ride with and learn from adventurers from all over the world. The KTM Adventure Rider Rally is designed for KTM 640, 690, 950, 990, 1190 and 1290 Ad
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Honda lowers forecasts, sees dip in quarterly profit after recall expenses counter cheap yenhttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/20...rofit-after-recall-expenses-counter-cheap-yen
In this July 29, 2014 file photo, a man rides a bicycle near cars displayed at a Honda showroom in Tokyo. Honda Motor Co., the Japanese automaker at the center of an air-bag defect scandal, lowered its annual earnings forecast after quarterly profit slipped 15 percent.
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BMW emerges victorious in the readers' vote held by ?auto motor und sport?.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0202645EN&left_menu_item=node__4312
BMW 5 Series clinches victory in the ?BEST CARS 2015? vote. BMW i8 wins the ?International Paul Pietsch Award?.
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Specifications of the BMW 2 Series Coupe 218i, valid from 03/15.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0202823EN&left_menu_item=node__8678
Specifications of the BMW 2 Series Coupe 218i, valid from 03/15.
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BMW Group ConnectedDrive increases data security. Rapid response to reports from the German Automobile As-sociation ADAC.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0202503EN&left_menu_item=node__5238
Munich. As the leading manufacturer in the networking of driver, vehicle and the sur-rounding environment, the BMW Group is increasing the security of data transmission in its vehicles.
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M235i and 228i xDrive variants debut early 2015.
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The new 2015 BMW X5 M and X6 Mhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0202763EN&left_menu_item=node__4290
The second generation of the BMW M GmbH Ultra High Performance Sports Activity Vehicle and Sports Activity Coup? to debut in spring of 2015.
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Sauber reveals conservative C34http://www.f1technical.net/news/19895
The Sauber F1 Team have revealed images of their new C34 car, a design that was made to flush away the disappointing 2014 season in which the team failed to score a single point.
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Sauber unveil newly liveried C34http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/1/16785.html
Sauber took the covers off their 2015 car on Friday, and revealed a brand-new blue and yellow colour scheme. The Ferrari-powered C34, to be raced by the team's all-new driver line-up of Marcus Ericsson and Felipe Nasr, succeeds the disappointing C33 which last year became the first F1 car produced by the Swiss team not to score a single point
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Things can only get better, or can they? Sauber relaunches for 2015http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...etter-or-can-they-sauber-relaunches-for-2015/
A new-look Sauber team sought to put the past behind it and head into what it hopes will be a more confident future today as it launched its latest F1 challenger for 2015, the C34 Ferrari and three new drivers: Marcus Ericsson, Felipe Nasr and Ferrari protege Raffaele Marciello. Last year was a watershed for [?]
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Ferrari launches 2015 F1 car seeking to close the ?unacceptably large gap? to Mercedeshttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...close-the-unacceptably-large-gap-to-mercedes/
Ferrari has revealed its 2015 challenger the SF15-T, the car which it hopes will return respectability to its performance after a winless 2014 season that saw only two podiums and massive upheaval among staff with the departure of the chairman, two changes of team principal, the removal of both the engine boss and chassis design [?]
19 James Allen on F1 ? The official James Allen website on F1 / by James


Ferrari target two wins with new carhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31057118
Ferrari unveil the new SF15-T car they hope will start them on the long road back to Formula 1 success.
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Motor racing-Ferrari see gains on the engine sidehttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150130?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Ferrari hope their race pace will be more in line with their qualifying speed this season after changes to their under-performing Formula One power unit over the winter.
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McLaren unveil evolutionary MP4-30http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/1/16782.html
McLaren have revealed the car that Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will race in 2015, the Honda-powered MP4-30. According to the British team, the new machine, which also features a revised colour scheme, is a 'thoroughly refined evolution' of their 2014 car with some 'exciting new technical DNA'
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2015 McLaren MP4-30 Honda revealedhttp://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/2015-mclaren-mp4-30-honda-revealed/
McLaren has revealed its new Formula 1 car, the MP4-30. It is the first 2015 Grand Prix car to be revealed. The car was shown off in a series of images and a youtube clip as McLaren opted against its traditional launch this year. The MP4-30 was a major focus for McLaren from the moment it decided to switch to Honda power in 2015. ?The team intends to maintain the momentum it achieved during the
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Our F1 technical expert analyses where the New 2015 McLaren Honda is ?innovative?http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...ere-the-new-2015-mclaren-honda-is-innovative/
Today saw the launch of the new McLaren Honda MP4/30, the first Honda powered McLaren car since 1992. The tone of the messaging tells its own story; expectations are very much under control. The new Honda engine will clearly take time to bed in and there is a big question mark about how it will [?]
98 James Allen on F1 ? The official James Allen website on F1 / by James


USC: WTR loses Daytona podiumhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117521
The Wayne Taylor Racing Dallara-Chevrolet Corvette DP has lost third place in last weekend's Daytona 24 Hours for exceeding the Tudor United SportsCar Championship's driving-time regulations
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WEC: Nissan teases image of new Le Mans prototypehttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/112988-wec-nissan-teases-image-of-new-le-mans-prototype
Teaser Thursday continues... Nissan posted this teaser image of its new Le Mans prototype today on Twitter. The radical GT-R LM NISMO is expected to make its public debut in a commercial during Sunda...
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Cooper Streamlinerhttp://www.themotart-journal.com/2015/01/cooper-streamliner.html
.During the early 1950s Cooper made several streamlined cars for top speed competitions. The first of these was a stretched Cooper Mark V T17 chassis with an aluminum body. This car was at times powered by a 350cc JAP or a 500cc Norton motorcycle engine. Via : stevemckelvie
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Radical RXC Spyderhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/radical-sportscars/2015-radical-rxc-spyder-ar167394.html
At its world premiere at the Autosport International show earlier this month, UK-based Radical Sportscars unveiled its latest flagship track-day special: the RXC Spyder. For all intents and purposes, this open-cockpit, mid-engine, mini-LMP looks to be an absolute monster, with a powerplant that can rev forever and a chassis capable of tracking down checkered flags like a shark to blood.The Spyder
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Aston Martin Vantage GT3http://www.topspeed.com/cars/aston-martin/2015-aston-martin-vantage-gt3-ar166966.html
Aston Martin?s racing division was a little late to the game, as it was first formed in 2004, but it has enjoyed relative success in such a short period of time. After several years of struggles, the British company replaced its DBRS9 GT3 racer with the 2012 Aston Martin Vantage GT3, which had limited success as well. Now with the 2015 racing season coming up, Aston Martin has teased us with a new
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Spyker Not Bankrupt, Ferrari & Mercedes F1, Nissan GT-R LM NISMO: Car News Headlineshttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...es-f1-nissan-gt-r-lm-nismo-car-news-headlines
Some last minute bridge financing has allowed Spyker to stave off bankruptcy. The Dutch sports car manufacturer now plans to continue work on its B6 Venator as well as complete a merger with an electric aircraft manufacturer based in the U.S. Pre-season testing for the 2015 Formula One World Championship starts next week and today we saw two more...
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History of the Mazda MX-5 - picture specialhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motoring/history-mazda-mx-5-picture-special
As our first verdict on the new MX-5 arrives, we look back at the iconic little sports car that brought open-top motoring to the masses In February 1989 at the Chicago Auto Show, Mazda pulled the wraps off a lightweight, affordable sports car that would go on to be the biggest-selling two-seater convertible in history. The Mazda MX-5.Standing for Mazda Experiment and project number 5, the MX-5 we
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The Porsche Museum is Restoring 901 #57http://thechicaneblog.com/2015/01/30/the-porsche-museum-is-restoring-901-57/
The oldest Porsche 901 in the Museum?s collection is undergoing a complete restoration which they acquired following a long-neglected stay in private hands. I hope there are periodic video updates released as she starts to come together. Via Total911. You can read this post in its original form on The Chicane.
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A lap with BMW R100 Cafe Racer 1979
In the late seventies BMW updated its engines initiating the production of so-called / 7 and as more or less direct evolution of the BMW R90 S appeared the impressive BMW R100 RS. This was the first motorcycle in the world with full fairing designed wind tunnel manufactured in large series. With a 70 hp engine top speed was 200 km / h. Those bikes in the current
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Yamaha XS 650 Copper Beauty
Don?t customize. Build or rebuild! It?s the philosophy of custom builder Mario van Kruijsbergen, a Best Of Show at the recent Netherlands Bigtwin Bike Expo with this superb copper 1978 Yamaha X650. Because as you know, there is a big difference between being a customizer... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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[url=http://www.motorpasionmoto.com/clasicas/harley-davidson-x8e-de-steve-mcqueen]Harley-Davidson X8E of Steve McQueen

Connoisseurs say that vehicles "luxury" are becoming a haven for capital investments. Something like if suddenly people who have lots of money (any) had decided to stop investing in shares and so to devote to buy tangible things that they can then resell without depending on variations of a market that no one is able to cont
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Everything Old is New: 1975 Ducati 860GT Super Sport
Prices of Ducati?s somewhat maligned 860GT have risen to a point where bikes like this vibrant-green resto-mod stuffed full of desmodromic L-twin make sense. While it may be hard to accept, by the mid-1970?s the styling of the Ducati?s now-classic 750GT had become a bit dated. So how do you follow up such an impressive debut? Well, in an effort to modernize their style, Ducati brought in Giorgett
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Design Corner - Royal Enfield-Indian Cannon Series by Glynn Kerr
Royal Enfield-Indian Cannon ClubmanRoyal Enfield-Indian Cannon 1000Royal Enfield-Indian Cannon SportRoyal Enfield-Indian Cannon ScramblerFoto: autoevolution.com
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Laverda prototype BMW Boxer enduro bike
.Laverda , who are perhaps best known for their big three cylinder roadsters, always built dirt bikes, in fact they were very good at it and by the seventies, the factory?s off-road race shop was one of the best in Europe, so much so that BMW asked them to build a prototype enduro bike based on their boxer engine. And we all know what that eventually led to. Read more HereLavrda prototype BMW Boxe
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BMW Motorrad Italia SBK Team successfully concludes winter testing at Jerezhttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3705
The BMW Motorrad Italia SBK Team has carried out two days of testing, on 26 and 27 January, on the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Spain. These were the last tests in preparation for the first round of the 2015 Superbike Worl


Race On Ice fun for NGM Forward Racinghttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Forward+Racing+riders+on+ice
Two days of fun, snow and motorsports gave the NGM Forward Racing team a chance to reconvene and bond ahead of the 2015 campaign


MotoGP? 2015 field gathers for Sepang 1 testhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/MotoGP+2015+field+gathers+for+Sepang+1+test
After two months away from their bikes the 2015 MotoGP? grid will be back on track in Sepang as of 4th February for the first test of the year at the Malaysian circuit


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On the Street

Editorial on helmet safetyhttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/02/1502015I8S47
Helmet safety is vital, but the truth of the matter is that some people still take helmet safety for granted. As winter biking becomes more and more popular in the Elk Valley, it's important that residents remember to gear up properly


Latest motorcycle gear and gizmoshttp://motorbikewriter.com/latest-motorcycle-gear-gizmos/
GearWrench handy ratchet tool There are always new motorcycle gear, gizmos and gadgets coming to the market. We?ve thrown together a few of the latest products from tyres to jackets to tools and gizmos. Cobra Whitewall




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BMW Motorsport News ? Issue 04/15.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0202902EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
Out of the cockpit and into the lecture hall: Dirk Werner gives lecture in Munich ? Timo Glock behind the wheel of the BMW X6 M in Austin


Tom Blomqvist races in the BMW M4 DTM in 2015.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0202982EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
The BMW Motorsport driver line-up for the coming DTM season is complete: Tom Blomqvist (GB) will race in the popular touring car series at the wheel of the eighth BMW M4 DTM in 2015



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Haas F1 2016 aero testing underwayhttp://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/haas-f1-2016-aero-testing-underway/
The Haas F1 team has already started its aerodynamic programme according to team owner Gene Haas. A 60% scale model of the new teams 2016 design has already been run in Ferrari?s wind tunnel in Maranello, Italy


F1 Loses 25 Million Viewers Driven By Switch To Pay TVhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2015/02/01/f1-loses-25-million-viewers-driven-by-switch-to-pay-tv/
Bernie Ecclestone, chief executive of Formula One Management (FOM), has revealed that his auto racing series lost 25 million viewers in 2014 but he says he is not concerned as it ?reflects the move FOM has made towards Pay TV


Sebastian Vettel Q&A: 'Yes, it was a good day'http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2015/2/16794.html
His first official day testing for new team Ferrari saw four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel topping the timesheets in Spain. Vettel admitted it was 'a good feeling', but the German is under no illusion as to its relevance to the


Exclusive Toto Wolff Q&A: Mercedes 'flawless' on first dayhttp://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2015/2/16795.html
Mercedes began the 2015 season in ominous fashion, as their new F1 W06 Hybrid set the early pace and racked up an astonishing 157 trouble-free laps on the opening day in Jerez. In an exclusive interview, the Silver Arrows' hea


New F1 cars unveiled for 2015 seasonhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/30916429
BBC Sport takes a look at the nine teams and their newly-launched cars which will contest the 2015 F1 World Championship


Ligier to build LMP3http://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/ligier-to-build-lmp3/
Ligier will join Juno and Pescarolo in the new LMP3 category it has been announced. The French marque, now operated by Onroak Automotive, was a key player in the formulation of the ?P3 rules. It already builds cars for the

Nissan LMP1 revealedhttp://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/nissan-lmp1-revealed/
Nissan has unveiled the LMP1 challenger that the world has been waiting for. The GTR-LM NISMO is a front-engine, 3-litre V6 twin turbo four wheel drive that will take on the likes of Audi, Porsche and Toyota in the World Endurance

WEC: Nissan reveals front-engined LMP1http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117546
Nissan's all-new contender for outright honours in the Le Mans 24 Hours is a mould-breaking front-engined, front-wheel-drive design




On the Street
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Death exposes recall-system flawshttp://www.autonews.com/article/20150202/OEM11/302029921/death-exposes-recall-system-flaws
The driver of a Honda Accord who died last month in crash involving a ruptured Takata airbag inflator hadn't been notified that his car was included in a June recall. The death highlights some of the pitfalls of the vehicle recall system


How Ford kept the GT a secrethttp://www.autonews.com/article/20150202/OEM04/302029927/how-ford-kept-the-gt-a-secret
For 14 months, Ford Motor Co. managed to conceal a 600-hp secret in an unassuming basement storage room. The secrecy helped Ford make a big splash with its $200,000-plus GT supercar, and it kept competitors guessing


Rowan Atkinson's McLaren F1 can be Yours for $12Mhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/rowan-atkinson-s-mclaren-f1-can-be-yours-for-12m-ar167301.html
Rowan Atkinson is quite the interesting fellow. A mainly comedic actor who made his name playing characters like Black Adder and Mr. Bean, the genial man has spent much of his spare time and wealth indulging in his rea


BMW?s Electric i3 May Be the Perfect Cyclist?s Carhttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/bmws-electric-i3-may-perfect-cyclists-car/
Driving the i3 feels not unlike biking. I was commuting without fossil fuels and breathing easier. I didn?t stop at gas stations. No fuel smell or piston motor sound. The post BMW?s Electric i3 May Be the Perfect Cyclist?s Car appeared


Aston Martin sues supplier for allegedly stealing its designshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukn...plier-for-allegedly-stealing-its-designs.html
Luxury car manufacturer sues for breach of copyright, claiming wheel, headlight and logo designs have been copied


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Wot No Bike ? Paintings by Paul Simonon: bassist, motorcyclist, artisthttp://southsiders-mc.blogspot.com/2015/02/wot-no-bike-paintings-by-paul-simonon.html
Having been a Bassist for many years in various Punk and post-Punk bands, I always had a special affection for theses background guys, those who usually works in the shadow... More rarely they can be the "Hero" like Jean Jacques Burnel in the Stranglers or Lemmy Kilminster in Mot?rhead. Paul Simonon bassist of the Legendary "Clash" was a frontman and also the sex symbol, nowada
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Gorgeous Photos Made From the Bacteria on Toilet Seats and iPhoneshttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/gorgeous-photos-made-bacteria-toilet-seats-iphones/
Marcus DeSieno uses bacteria harvested from unseemly places to turn film into abstract blurs of color and shape. The post Gorgeous Photos Made From the Bacteria on Toilet Seats and iPhones appeared first on WIRED.
100+ WIRED / by Liz Stinson /


AI Won?t End the World, But It Might Take Your Jobhttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/ai-wont-end-world-might-take-job/
Everyone is worrying about the AI apocalypse, but that's just a distraction from the real problem, says Baidu's chief scientist. We should be worried about our jobs. The post AI Won?t End the World, But It Might Take Your Job appeared first on WIRED.
400+ WIRED / by Robert McMillan /


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Hartenjager Retro
BMW R NineT "Hartenjager Retro" by Van Harten Amersfoort B.V.
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Triumph Trident by 66 Motorcycles
Triumph Trident by 66MotorcyclesThe Triumph Trident was a build which took some time to pull together, however in retrospect it needed this incubation time for the ideas to gel.........The rear subframe has been extensively modified to lower and flatten the riding position which in stock form is very steep. Now the rear is far more squat and shorter giving the Trident a more relaxed yet commanding
200+ RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Orazio Marco Scam...


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Pata Negra: Speed Merchant?s Black Pig
As custom Harleys go, we like ours lean and sporty. This street tracker from Speed Merchant hits the spot perfectly. Based in California, Speed Merchant produces bolt-on bits for select Triumph and Harley-Davidson models. Brandon Holstein?one third of the Speed Merchant team?handles all custom fabrication under the Brawny Built moniker. ?Our friend, Chef Sean Yontz, wanted to do something differ
500+ Bike EXIF / by Wesley Reyneke /


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BMW R nineT by Revival Cycles
BMW Motorrad released the R nineT in 2014, the bike had been specifically designed to tap into the exceedingly popular cafe racer market ? a genre that?s exploded since the mid-2000s and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon.With the R nineT the boffins at BMW Motorrad created a platform for customisation, this isn?t a motorcycle that was meant to be kept stock ? it?s a bike with easily rem
200+ Silodrome / by James McBride /


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Vintage Brochures: Yamaha YZ 125 1986 (Usa)
Foto: Flickr (Tony Blazier)
9 Racing Caf? / by Franc? /


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Wood Metal Monster
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There are few people who can make a Sportster look as good as Mule Motorcycles can. G
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daidegas: 1976 Bimota HB1 Look at it, just look at it.
daidegas: 1976 Bimota HB1 Look at it, just look at it.
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70s Muscle: Santiago?s Kawasaki Z1000 cafe racer
If the sixties was the heyday for muscle cars, the seventies was the era of superbikes. Cars that could run the quarter mile in 13 seconds were considered fast, but the Kawasaki H1 and Honda CB750 were equally rapid. Then the literbike inline fours arrived?like the Kawasaki Z1000. And the Camaros, Corvettes and ?Cudas were left for dead. Today, a mid-70s KZ1000 still oozes charisma. You can pick
1K Bike EXIF / by Chris Hunter /


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Design Corner - Yamaha Bolt "Tracker" Kenny Roberts Replica
Foto: Facebook ( BOLT & WRENCH)
6 Racing Caf? / by Franc? /


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Show or Go: 1972 Honda CL350 AHRMA Racebike for Sale
While race and track bikes tend to be built with ?go? rather than ?show? in mind, even at the highest levels, vintage racing is sometimes a different story. While there are plenty of lashed-up, rattle-can bikes on the classic circuit, there are also some really nicely prepped machines that look like they?d be at home on a custom build show, and this Honda CL350 definitely has one foot in both of
Classic Sport Bikes For Sale /


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This beautiful Greg V750 Cafe Racer is for sale in Melbourne...
This beautiful Greg V750 Cafe Racer is for sale in Melbourne Australia. Check it out here
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Sketches from Sylvain dav.
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Speed Demon
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BMW R80/7 "The Derrick" by Deus
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Vintage Brochures: Honda CR Lineup 1991 (Usa)
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PDX!
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Triton 650 / 59
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[url=http://racingcafe.blogspot.com/2015/01/design-corner-yamaha-sr-400-cafe-racer.html]Design Corner - Yamaha SR 400 Caf? Racer & Scrambler by Luca Bar

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5 Racing Caf? / by Franc? /


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Thunderfest with Welsh Classic MC Festival
The Thunderfest Classic Time Trials is joining forces with the Welsh Classic Motorcycle Festival for a great weekend of classic nostalgia May 30-31, 2015.
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RSD Ameri-Tracker
This machine is vintage Flat Track workhorse meets modern race inspired detailing. Showing off a stable of RSD parts and how they can be used to create a highly functional dirty version of your HD Sportster for use on both the street and the local hooligan short track event. From the Dirt Track inspired Del Mar wheels to the stainless works Slant pipe, combination of RSD Mid Controls and Rearset
500+ Roland Sands Design Motor... /


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From Safari to Street: 66 Motorcycles? XR600
Few motorcycles can tackle the Australian outback as well as a Honda XR600. This is the machine that kick-started Honda?s 18-year Baja 1000 winning streak, and the reliability and raw power of the mighty XR have made it a desert racing legend. The 1996 model we?re looking at here was originally set up for the brutal Australasian Safari. And it was pretty tired by the time Sixty-Six Motorcycles o
1K Bike EXIF / by Wesley Reyneke /


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Return of Radical Ducati
RAD 02 by Radical Ducati A verona si rivisto il tanto amato marchio Radical Ducati , che dopo il passaggio di propriet? a quelle di un simpatico appassionato francese .Lo stile non discosta di molto , anzi percorre anche la strada indicata da Pepo Rosel quando l'ha fondata .
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Vintage Brochures: Norton Commando 850 MK3 1975 (UK)
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BTT 2v
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Spirit Tracker
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BMW R100 R by Cafemoto
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"Siver One"
- Pure Motorcycles - Project #14 Bmw R850R "Siver One
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Micky Dolenz
Micky Monkees en botines ? talons qui teste un 650 sans silencieux en 68, et qui a l?air de plut?t bien s?en sortir. via
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FWIW: Today begins an experiment with the On The Track and On The Street photos. Today and whenever possible in the future these will be hot linked to their source. The Mothership will take you to the BMW PressClub network page to allow you to do your own research. BR&TMR is always a work in progress.


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On The Track

Video: Alex Marquez's Crew Building His Kalex Moto2 Racebikehttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/video-alex-marquezs-crew-building-his-kalex-moto2-racebike/
A time lapse video showing Alex Marquez's crew - Stefan Haseneder, Guillem Carrillo and Albert Talamino - building the Kalex Moto2 machine that the reigning Moto3 World Champion will campaign this season.
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Bridgestone Preparing For Seventh And Final Season As MotoGP Control Tire Supplierhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...final-season-as-motogp-control-tire-supplier/
Bridgestone prepares for the first MotoGP? group test of 2015Tuesday, February 3 2015Bridgestone slick compounds available: Front: Medium & Hard. Rear: Soft, Me...
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2015 MotoGP? Entry List confirmedhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/2015+MotoGP+Entry+List+confirmed
The FIM has released the finalised 2015 entry list for the MotoGP? World Championship.
17K news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /


2015 Moto2 Provisional Entry List Updated - 23 Kalexes, 2 Suters, 3 Tech 3s, 3 Speed Upshttps://motomatters.com/news/2015/02/02/2015_moto2_provisional_entry_list_update.html
The FIM today issued an updated entry list for the 2015 Moto2 season. The list has only minor changes to the original line up, with teams now having to enter a chassis name. The Kalex domination of the series is nearly complete, with 23 out of 31 entries. Speed Up and Tech 3 each have 3 entries to their names, while Suter retains just two riders, both rookies. Florian Alt has at least raced in the
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2015 Moto3 Provisional Entry List Update - 34 Riders In Totalhttps://motomatters.com/news/2015/02/02/2015_moto3_provisional_entry_list_update.html
An updated version of the Moto3 entry list was issued today, including 34 riders. Brazilian rider Eric Granado has lost his place, with Maria Herrera taking the seat at the Laglisse team. Remy Gardner, son of former 500cc champion Wayne Gardner, joins the grid, ensuring an Australian successor for Jack Miller in the Moto3 championship. read more
MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett /


Aprilia USA Confirms Official Entry in MotoAmericahttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/aprilia-racing-motoamerica/
Aprilia USA will be part of MotoAmerica?s inaugural season, as the US subsidiary of the Italian brand confirmed an officially supported entry into the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 class. To go racing, Aprilia has partnered with HSBK Racing to form the ?Aprilia HSBK Racing? team, which will campaign a two-rider lineup on the 2015 Aprilia RSV4 Factory superbike. The names of the riders have not been
100+ Asphalt & Rubber ? Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler


Ducati enters 2015 confident about WSBK chanceshttp://www.sportrider.com/ducati-enters-2015-confident-about-wsbk-chances
New 2015 WSBK rules arguably help twin-cylinder machines, but Dall?Igna says it?s racing with a bike closer to what you sell?
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2015 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test Preview - What Can We Expect As MotoGP Returns To Action?https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/02/03/2015_motogp_sepang_1_test_preview_what_c.html
The 2015 MotoGP season kicks off tomorrow. On Wednesday, the riders take to the track once again at Sepang to continue the development on the bikes they will be racing this year, and to test out the new updates the engineers have been working on during the winter break. And yet the two most important and interesting developments won't even be at the first Sepang test. Ducati's much-anticipated Des
5 MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett /


Photo Gallery: Up Close With The 2015 Repsol Honda RC213Vhttps://motomatters.com/news/2015/02/03/photo_gallery_up_close_with_the_2015_rep.html
The close-up photos of the 2015 Honda RC213V speak for themselves. Look closely at the fit and finish, and marvel at a piece of precision engineering read more
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Casey Stoner speaks about HRC Sepang testhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...toner-speaks-about-hrc-sepang-test/26221.html
TWO-TIME former MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner has said he will go to a 'few events' with HRC this year, but it's unclear when the next test will be. Speaking to motogp.com, the retired Australian Grand Prix rider explained his part in the recent Honda Racing Corporation test in Sepang. He said: 'We had different versions of the 2015 bike so we were back-to-backing a lot of that. We
3 Visordown / by Samantha Wanless /


The Dakar On The Road What it?s like to be a journalist following the largest South American marathon rally.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/02/0...st-rally-in-the-world-journalist-perspective/
Air conditioning is a given in the MotoGP press room, as well as wifi. The environment is immaculate, the garages even more, so you can even see your reflection. Certainly, switching from MotoGP to the Dakar Rally is a big change, even for us journalists. Welcome to off-road, the world of heavily treaded tires, dust, and mud. Universally recognized as the toughest rally in the world, the Dakar is
2 Cycle World / by Maria Guidotti /


Biaggi inked as Aprilia testerhttp://www.cyclecanadaweb.com/articles/28170/
Two-time World Superbike champion Max Biaggi has been confirmed as Aprilia?€™s official tester for both its WSBK and MotoGP programs. The Italian has been retired since 2012, but recently participated in tests in Portimao, Portugal, and Jerez, Spain, for Aprilia?€™s WSBK effort. Future MotoGP tests are said to be in ?€?
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Why Don?t Motorcyclists Care About Drag Racing? | MEGAPHONEhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/why-dont-motorcyclists-care-about-drag-racing
Why do motorcyclists ignore NHRA Pro Stock drag racing? READ MORE?
2K Motorcyclist / by Aaron Frank /


Odds Are This Woman Is Faster Than You + Videohttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/02/03/motorcycle-news/odds-woman-faster-video/=
BuzzFeed, the site well known for distributing those cute cat videos we can?t help but watch when it pops up on our news feed, has surprised us with this one. BuzzFeed Yellow, the brand?s offshoot bringing us ?short, fun, funny, and interesting? stories has produced a video on motorcycles. More specifically, a woman who races motorcycles, and is probably faster than you. By day, Krystyna Kubran is
2 Motorcycle.com News / by Troy Siahaan


Mahindra Racing deepens commitment to MotoGP in 2015http://www.rapidbikes.com.au/post/2...ing-deepens-commitment-to-MotoGP-in-2015.aspx
India?s only constructor in the World Championship, Mahindra Racing, has reaffirmed its commitment to the MotoGP series and predicted that it is set for a best-ever season in the Moto3 title race. The announcements were made at a special event at Gateway House, the Mahindra Group?s historic former headquarters in Mumbai, where Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group, welcomed Mr. Carmelo E
Rapid Bikes, Knee Down and Retro & Classic Bike Enthusiast Magazines,




On the Street

Royal Enfield Now Sells More Bikes Than Harley-Davidsonhttps://rideapart.com/articles/more-royal-enfield-sold-than-harley
Move over Harley! There's a new kid in town. Actually, that's not true. Royal Enfield is hardly a new kid, having been producing motorcycles since 1901. But what is new is the position the venerable India-based manufacturer now holds: In 2014, the company
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Video: Follow Up On Excellent Motorcycle Safety Campaignhttp://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/video-follow-up-on-excellent-motorcycle-safety-campaign.htm
#Australia #Safety #NSW - A follow up on the excellent motorcycle safety campaign from last year coming to you from NSW, Australia. Four short videos using 'ghost' motorcycles on what will happen if you take the wrong decision. Very nice. ...
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Former BMW Italia WSBK Team Manager Now Head of Marketing at Ducatihttp://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Feb/150202italia.htm
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Held Air n Dry Gloves Reviewhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/held-air-n-dry-gloves-review.htm/
In many of the best riding areas, ?summer? doesn?t always mean dry and sunny all of the time. In California, for example, it?s possible to ride from 90-plus F temperatures in the Central Valley into misty, 65-degree weather on the coast in less than an hour. The Southeast, Midwest and Alps in Europe can also experience very changeable weather in the summertime, with hot humid days, afternoon thund
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Alpinestars Trey Canard Tech 10 Boothttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/02/02/alpinestars-trey-canard-tech-10-boot/
Alpinestars Press Release: Stamina sapping. Mentally demanding. Physically grueling. Motocross is a battleground. In their relentless pursuit of peak performance and championship-winning advantage the world?s best athletes look no further than the TECH 10. The most technologically advanced and protective motocross boot in history, the TECH 10 is unrivaled. Alpinestars is launching the new TECH 10
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HJC IS-MAX II Helmet Reviewhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/hjc-is-max-ii-helmet-review.htm/
Flip-up helmets have won me over. I love being able to quickly raise the chinbar?during a roadside stop, at a gas station, wherever?and have a chat with my passenger or co-riders, or drink water or eat a snack or take a selfie or apply sunblock or blow my nose, all without having to remove my helmet. HJC offers four flip-up (or modular) helmets, ranging from the budget-conscious CL-MAX II ($159.99
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Held Twin gloves are for wet winter weatherhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/held-twin-gloves-are-wet-winter-weather
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. ? As winter weather sweeps across many states, Held USA has announced the arrival of the Twin glove, a Gore-Tex touring glove intended to give a rider both warmth and optimal grip. Selling points: The Twin glove features Held?s 2in1 technology, which equates to a dual-chamber design. One chamber has a Primaloft thermal lining for warmth and the other is constructed for optimal
Dealernews / by bdolgner /


Kawasaki Reports 3Q FIscal Report From 2014 to 2015http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles...fiscal-report-from-2014-to-2015-ar167467.html
The number of motorcycle brands reporting financial results has increased to include Kawasaki, which recently announced its fiscal results for the third quarter of the 2014 to 2015 fiscal year.According to its own numbers, the bike maker?s Motorcycle and Engine division reported selling 397,000 units through the first three quarters of the fiscal year. At face value, the number might scream succes
2 Top Speed / by Kirby Garlitos@to... /


KLR 650 with ?Suspension Upgrade? vs. KTM 990 Adventure Rhttp://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/k...tm_campaign=klr-650-suspension-upgrade-vs-ktm
Fan or not, most acknowledge the Kawasaki KLR 650 is a versatile machine. From single track to your daily commute or a tour across South America, it will take you just about anywhere you want to go. While it?s known for being a budget bike, many choose the KLR 650 because of its exceptional reliability, [?] The post KLR 650 with ?Suspension Upgrade? vs. KTM 990 Adventure R appeared first on ADV Pu
ADV Pulse / by Rob Dabney /


KTM 1290 Super Adventure first ridehttp://motorbikewriter.com/ktm-1290-super-adventure-first-ride/
As the KTM 1290 Super Adventure pierces the Canary Islands mountain fog on treacherously narrow roads with precipitous unguarded cliff plunges, I experience an overwhelming sense of calm and satisfaction. You see, the 1290 Super Adventure is about more than just power. It?s about more than hi-tech electronics. It?s about more than exotic components. It?s about more than luxury features. It?s abou
18 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


First ride KTM 1050 Adventure reviewhttp://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-ktm-1050-adventure-review/26217.html
Dyno: 1050 vs 1190 Unpainted rear subframe has poor finish LED daytime running lights look smart LAUNCHED alongside the firm's flagship 1290 Super Adventure, KTM's new 1050 Adventure is the latest 'big bike' aimed at riders on a restricted licence. At 95hp, it sits bang on the power limit for bikes to be restricted to 47hp for A2 lice
69 Visordown / by Luke Bowler /


Harley announces strong 2014 earningshttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/01/harley-announces-strong-2014-earnings
"We've said for several years that we expect international sales to grow at a faster rate than domestic sales, and in 2014 that came into play," Harley Davidson CEO Keith Wandell said during an end-of-year conference call. Nearly 268,000 new motorcycles were sold worldwide in 2014, an increase of 2.8 percent from the year prior.
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Harley-Davidson sales down slightly in U.S., up internationallyhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/harley-davidson-sales-down-slightly-us-internationally
MILWAUKEE, Wis. ? U.S. sales were down for Harley-Davidson but international sales continued to increase as the Motor Co. reported its fourth quarter and year-end financials Thursday. A total of 47,149 new motorcycles were sold by dealers in the fourth quarter, ending Dec. 31. Of those, 26,957 were sold in the United States, a 1.6 percent decline year-over-year, and 20,192 were sold internationall
1 Dealernews / by vguerrieri /


Husqvarna Motorcycles achieve record breaking sales and turnover in 2014https://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...-breaking-sales-and-turnover-in-2014-0129159/
January 29, 2015 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? 2014 has been a momentous year for the Husqvarna brand. Enjoying record figures in sales and turnover, a total number of 16,337 motorcycles were sold. Passing the magical 100 million Euro mark in turnover, this growth provided Husqvarna Motorcycles with production and sales figures never before achieved during the iconic brand?s 111 years of motorcycle
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By the numbers: Record years for Euro manufacturershttp://canadamotoguide.com/2015/01/19/by-the-numbers-record-years-for-euro-manufacturers/
It was a good year for business, if you business was selling European motorcycles.
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Cruiser Tested: Snap-on CAL6E Electronic Digital Caliperhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/cruiser-tested-snap-cal6e-electronic-digital-caliper
Mark's rundown on Snap-On's CAL6E digital caliper.
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Tips for Finding the Best Women?s Motorcycle Gloves - A Buyer's Guidehttps://rideapart.com/articles/womens-motorcycle-gloves-buyers-guide
Riding a sportbike is incredibly fun, thrilling, fulfilling, and any adjective that describes the phrase ?the best thing I?ve ever done in my life.? Yet, with every pro in life, there are sometimes risks and responsibilities. Crashing is a high risk
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Austroads neglects motorcycleshttp://motorbikewriter.com/austroads-neglects-motorcycles/
An 87-page Austroads report outlining the framework for planning road networks totally neglects motorcycle riders. The ?Level of Service Metrics (for Network Operations)? report is designed to take in ?the perspectives of different road users?. It recognises and refers to private motorists, transit users, pedestrians, cyclists and freight, but in the entire document there is not one mention of mo
30 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


Changing chain and sprockets ? maintenance blog
If your chain?s seen better days, best get it swapped out asap. And if you fancy saving a few quid, fitting it yourself is a fairly easy introduction to more serious spannering. Here?s how to do it! So your chain?s worn ? but the sprockets look okay. Should you change the whole lot? Well, the counsel of perfection in this area is simple ? you should only ever change chain and sprocket parts as a f
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BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2015 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...d=9&id=T0203182EN_US&left_menu_item=node__804
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? February 3, 2015? Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 4.0 percent in January for a total of 18,981 compared to 18,253 vehicles sold in January, 2014.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom ?Nighthawk? Makes A Bold North American Debut In Phoenix Arizonahttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...lId=4&id=T0203165EN&left_menu_item=node__5184
The latest Rolls-Royce exclusively created for North American customers has arrived in Arizona this evening. The first of nine Phantom Drophead Coup? ?Nighthawk? Bespoke Collection cars hit the streets of Phoenix, featuring bold design and a low profile inspired by stealth technology in modern aerospace development.
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Christian Horner Q&A: Who needs a front wing?http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2015/2/16797.html
Red Bull supposedly gives you wings. In Monday's testing at Jerez, Daniil Kvyat's RB11 spent most of the day running without one. Team principal Christian Horner explains why it was no big drama, as well as revealing more about the team's unusual interim livery and Adrian Newey's continued involvement in their F1 efforts
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Motor racing-German race looks unlikely in 2015, says Ecclestonehttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150202?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Germany -- home of world champions Mercedes -- looks unlikely to host a Formula One Grand Prix this year but there is still time to secure a deal, the sport's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters on Monday.
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Vettel fastest on second day of testhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31098258
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel sets the pace for the second day in a row at the first test as McLaren-Honda continue to struggle.
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Ecclestone Says Engine Development "Isn't A Solution" To F1's Problemshttp://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2...-development-isnt-a-solution-to-f1s-problems/
Bernie Ecclestone is pushing for Formula One?s 1.6-liter V6 turbo engines to be replaced despite the recent discovery of a loophole which will allow them to be developed during the season. The engines were introduced last year and lost the distinctive high-pitched scream of their 2.4-liter V8 predecessors. They also led [...]
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Nasr goes fastest for Sauber on day three in Spainhttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/2/16799.html
Felipe Nasr sent Sauber to the top of the timesheet on Tuesday in pre-season testing at Jerez, narrowly edging the Ferrari of morning pacesetter Kimi Raikkonen and the Mercedes of Nico Rosberg. Less than half a second separated the trio at the close of play, although it was Nasr who set the headline time as he bolted on Pirelli's super-soft tyres and lapped the Spanish track in 1m 21.545s
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McLaren make testing breakthroughhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31118450
McLaren finally make a breakthrough on the third day of testing and manage to put mileage on their new car and Honda engine.
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Some technical notes: Under the skin of the new Mercedes F1 carhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...es-under-the-skin-of-the-new-mercedes-f1-car/
It may not have set the fastest time yet in testing in Jerez, but the new Mercedes W06 has certainly covered the most laps, hitting 1,500km after just two and a half days running. There is a lot of confidence in this car, from a team which is clearly working on improving reliability and has [?]
1 James Allen on F1 ? The official James Allen website on F1 / by James


F1: McLaren test mileage a 'huge relief'http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117579
Eric Boullier described McLaren-Honda's third day of 2015 Formula 1 testing at Jerez as a "huge relief" after the new car completed its most mileage yet
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Jerez Test Day 3: Nasr on top as Rosberg racks up the laps, while McLaren make some gainshttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...-the-laps-and-mclaren-pleasure-turns-to-pain/
Sauber?s Felipe Nasr climbed to the top of the Jerez timesheets on the third day of testing with a soft-tyre lap of 1:21.545 to eclipse the previous best of Ferrari?s Kimi Raikkonen, who had recorded a time two tenths slower on medium tyres. On a day when early morning rain left the track greasy and [?]
5 James Allen on F1 ? The official James Allen website on F1 /



WEC: Nissan LMP1 tech talk with Ben Bowlbyhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/113079-wec-nissan-lmp1-tech-talk-with-ben-bowlby
You?ll need to embrace a mashup of letters and numbers to digest the insanity housed within Ben Bowlby?s 6-foot-wide by 15-foot-long Nissan creation. It?s an LMP1. And not just a normal LMP1, but an ...
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WEC: Q&A with Nissan's Darren Coxhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/113078-q-a-with-nissan-s-darren-cox
Marshall Pruett and Larry Webster spoke with Darren Cox, NISMO?s Global Head of Brand, Marketing and Sales, about the new Nissan LMP1 program he?s overseeing during a break while the brand?s Super Bo...
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GT-R LM NISMO intro videohttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/113081-gt-r-lm-nismo-intro-video
Introducing the GT-R LM NISMO, the Nissan NISMO entry to the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hour race, in the LM P1 category. The GT-R LM NISMO is a front-engined, front-wheel-drive car that is powered by a V6 3-li...
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WEC: Rebellion to use AER engines in WEChttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117580
The Anglo-Swiss Rebellion team's R-One LMP1 contenders will be powered by the Advanced Engine Research twin-turbo V6 in the 2015 World Endurance Championship
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Citroen 2CV racinghttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/11322372/Citroen-2CV-racing.html
Racing a classic Citroen 2CV is great fun and relatively cheap - and there's even a 24-hour race to rival the spectacle (if not the pace) of Le Mans
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Automakers ride truck wave to big U.S. sales gainshttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...makers-ride-truck-wave-to-big-u-s-sales-gains
Automakers posted strong increases in U.S. auto sales for January as falling gasoline prices fueled demand for trucks.
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Ferrari 488 GTBhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/ferrari/2016-ferrari-488-gtb-ar163786.html
There?s been a lot of commotion around Ferrari?s decision to turbocharge the California, one that created a new departure from the company?s naturally aspirated leanings. If you?re among those that got a little upset over the forced-induction treatment received by the California, despite huge torque gains, then you?d better buckle up, because the Italians have just introduced the successor to the
Top Speed / by Ciprian Florea@to...


Consider a Month-Long ?Money Diet? to See How Savings Add Uphttp://twocents.lifehacker.com/consider-a-month-long-money-diet-to-see-how-savings-a-1677631274
Money challenges might not work for everyone. But, most of the time, they can at least teach us something about our financial habits. Consider a month-long "money diet" to see just how much your savings add up.Eliza Cross of HappySimpleLiving has been organizing a "January Monthly Diet" for the past six years. For the entire month, Cross takes a break from all spending that's n
100+ Lifehacker / by Kristin Wong /


McLaren Celebrates Production Of Its 5,000th 'Super Series' Carhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...tes-production-of-its-5000th-super-series-car
It's not easy to churn out a steady stream of supercars, but that's what the team at Woking has been doing as of late. McLaren has been hard at work adding more variants to its stable of Super Series cars. ALSO SEE: Ferrari 488 GTB Revealed, Packs 660-HP Twin-Turbo V-8: Video It all started with the 12C, grew with the 12C Spider, and got even...
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Video: Tribute To 1954 Jensen 541
Great Britain was once home to a great number of sports car manufacturers. At one point, the Brits even rivaled the Italians on both the streets and the race tracks, until several UK-based companies began going under and having their factories closed. Jensen Motors is one of these. Founded in 1934, it made a name for itself by building both commercial vehicles and light sports cars. It?s most icon
3 Top Speed / by Ciprian Florea@to... /


Google Develops Uber Rival... While Uber Develops Autonomous Carhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...uber-rival-while-uber-develops-autonomous-car
If tech companies were celebrity couples, Google and Uber would be among the most popular. Google is one of Uber's biggest investors, and the ridesharing company uses Google Maps to coordinate its services. Both companies are also boosters of self-driving cars. Yet now it seems like Google and Uber are working against each other. The search engine...
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Nissan Design Chief: Next-Gen GT-R Arriving 2018 At The Earliesthttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...f-next-gen-gt-r-arriving-2018-at-the-earliest
There?s been a lot of talk about Nissan?s plans for its next-generation GT-R, the R36, with senior execs recently confirming a hybrid powertrain for the car and Nissan also giving us a taste of some new design themes with its stunning Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo. Now the automaker?s top designer, Shiro Nakamura, has revealed...
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Video: Some Fun With The BMW i8http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/02/03/video-fun-bmw-i8/
The following BMW i8 video showcases the hybrids sportscar from the perspective of Y Generation. The youngster Marques Brownlee has gathered over 2M subscribers on his Youtube channel who are craving the latest and greatest tech news. The video focuses on real life experiences with the i8 rather than typical car reviews that touch on performance and consumption figures. Brownlee shows off the grac
500+ Bmw Blog / by Vanja Kljaic /

Transportation is going to change wildlyhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/02/04/transportation-going-change-wildly/
Transportation is going to change wildly, there?s no doubt about it. Roads are becoming too congested, airways convoluted and seaports are backing up. So changes need to be made. As the population grows and demands for resources and products rise, our transportation infrastructure must change. Thankfully, there are some very intelligent people working on it this very minute. Department of Transpor
41 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /


Robot Cars Won?t Rescue Uber From Its Clash With Drivershttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/robot-cars-wont-rescue-uber-clash-drivers
Uber took a big step yesterday toward driverless future. But the dream of perfectly automated transportation won't come true soon enough to save it. The post Robot Cars Won?t Rescue Uber From Its Clash With Drivers appeared first on WIRED.
55 WIRED / by Marcus Wohlsen /


Chill it now, but hold the champagne for laterhttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...chill-it-now-but-hold-the-champagne-for-later
Skip the headlines. Ignore the gaudy 14 percent gain. January was a solid auto sales month, not a great one.
4 Automotive News Breaking News Feed /




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op 10 Gmail Labs and Features You Should Enablehttp://lifehacker.com/5721986/top-10-gmail-labs-you-should-enable
As if Gmail wasn't powerful enough, you can find all sorts of goodies and extra features in Gmail Labs. The list is pretty massive, so we've narrowed down our 10 favorite labs to help increase your email productivity. This post was originally published in 2011, but Gmail has grown a lot?it's gotten some new labs, while other labs have graduated to real-life features. So, we've updated this post t
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This Battery-Laden Backpack Charges Your Gadgets as You Carry Themhttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/ampl-backpack/
The AMPL SmartBackpack is a combo backpack/mobile power station for charging your devices---even a laptop. The company is launching a crowdfunding campaign today. The post This Battery-Laden Backpack Charges Your Gadgets as You Carry Them appeared first on WIRED.
100+ WIRED / by Megan Logan /


A Ridiculously Expensive Remote-Controlled Car That?s Powered by a Rubber Bandhttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/ridiculously-expensive-remote-controlled-car-thats-powered-rubber-band/
If any deep pocketed auto enthusiasts are interested, Max Greenberg will build a small run of collector's editions. The post A Ridiculously Expensive Remote-Controlled Car That?s Powered by a Rubber Band appeared first on WIRED.
400+ WIRED / by Joseph Flaherty /


Silk Road Defense Makes Its Final Pitch: Don?t Trust Internet Evidencehttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/silk-road-defense/
The defense's argument never added up to a single, coherent alternative story about who might be responsible for the Silk Road's high-volume narcotics sales, instead focusing on injecting doubt in the jury's mind. The post Silk Road Defense Makes Its Final Pitch: Don?t Trust Internet Evidence appeared first on WIRED.
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http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/01/da1-by-diamond-atelier.html Clean and elegant. minimal style for this BeemerBackgroundThe BMW R80 RT was Tom?s personal bike, which he bought at the age of 17. At that time the bike was completely stock with 25.000 kilometers (15.600 miles) on the clock and in perfect running condition. After riding the RT with the distinctive travel fairing around for a while, Tom soon realized that
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Bolido - BMW R1100http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/01/bolido-bmw-r1150.html
BMW R1100 Bolido by Carronas from Jesi A particular style that brings out the raw metal welded showy.Uno stile particolare che mette in risalto il metallo grezzo con saldature vistose .
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Saline Angelhttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2015/01/saline-angel.html
- Les triplettes de bonneville - Saline Angel- 3D printed - motor / cycle concept for the Bonneville Speedweek
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On The Track

2015 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test Times - Final: Marquez Tops Day 1 With Last-Ditch Fast Laphttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/02/04/2015_motogp_sepang_1_test_times_final_ma.html
Marc Marquez finished the day at the top of the timesheets, after pushing hard at the end with a new tire. That put Marquez ahead of the two Movistar Yamaha riders, both of whom proclaimed themselves happy with how competitive they were, not having used a new tire for a fast lap. Andrea Dovizioso was similarly happy, ending very close to the top 3, and ahead of Dani Pedrosa on the second Repsol Ho
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2015 MotoGP Sepang 1 Test Gallery - Poorly Framed And Out Of Focus Photos From Day 1https://motomatters.com/news/2015/02/04/2015_motogp_sepang_1_test_gallery_poorly.html
The biggest change on the 2015 Honda RC213V, the rear subframe mount points Yamaha's exhaust is slightly different to the one trialed in Valencia. Looks good, sounds fantastic Matteo Flamigni and his magical laptop read more
17 MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett /


Busy morning as MotoGP? returns to action in Malaysian sunshinehttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/test+Sepang1+Day1+middle+day+report
As preseason testing resumed at Sepang on Wednesday morning the MotoGP? teams wasted no time in getting their on-track work started for 2015, with 30 riders featuring on track in the Malaysian heat.
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Video: Racing, Russian-stylehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2015/02/04/video-racing-russian-style/
While Canadians huddle around their wood stoves and baseboard heaters, our friend Ivan is out getting sideways.
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On the Street


Polaris Files Trademark For Victory Chargerhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/02/04/manufacturers/victory/polaris-files-trademark-victory-charger/
Polaris has been a strategic investor and partner with Brammo since 2011. Recently, Polaris announced its complete acquisition of Brammo (Polaris Acquires Electric Motorcycle Business From Brammo). Today, Polaris filed a trademark for the name ?Victory Charger,? and specifically indicated it?s intended use to be for ?Electric motorcycles and structural parts therefor.? No other information is currently available, but this certainly seems to indicate Polaris? intention for creating an electric motorcycle under the company?s Victory banner. ?We have enjoyed our involvement with Brammo Motorcycl
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Honda Interceptorhttp://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/honda/2015-honda-interceptor-ar167227.html
Like a bike that just can?t seem to escape the demands of the consumer, the Honda VFR800F Interceptor, or as its more simply known, the Interceptor, just can?t go quietly into the night. Once decommissioned in 2010, the Interceptor has since made a valiant return after its supposed successor, the VFR1200, didn?t capture the hearts and imaginations of consumers the way Honda would?ve wanted.So Hond
1 Top Speed / by Kirby Garlitos@to... /


Motorcycle road safety ?carrot?http://motorbikewriter.com/motorcycle-road-safety-carrot/
One government is tackling motorcycle road safety with a ?carrot? approach rather than the usual ?big stick?. The Welsh Government has launched a competition with an attractive ?prize? to find innovative projects that can reduce the number of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads. It has called on businesses with innovative ideas to make proposals for a share of almost $1 milli
22 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


2016 Indian Dark Horse IMS Debut & Challengehttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/219...-Indian-Dark-Horse-IMS-Debut---Challenge.aspx
Indian Motorcycle will debut its 2016 Dark Horse at the Chicago IMS and are planning a ride down Michigan Ave. in the dead of winter to showcase the new member of the 2016 Indian lineup.
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AMA News and Notes February 2015http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/21929/Motorcycle-Article/AMA-News-and-Notes-February-2015.aspx
Stay up to date on the motorcycle industry news and legal issues from around the country with AMA News and Notes in this February 2015 edition.
1 Motorcycle USA Article Headlines Headlines Homepage / by Press Release


Suspension Buyer?s Guidehttp://www.motorcycle.com/buyers-guides/suspension-buyers-guide.html
If ever a thing deserved the description ?black art,? motorcycle suspension is it. Your bike?s suspension needs to suck up bumps, control fore and aft pitch, steer the front wheel, create traction at the rear ? and do it all from straight up and down to leaned all the way over on the tires? edges. The basic concepts are easy enough: coil springs and compression damping determine how your suspensio
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Learning the craft ? join The Race Academy in 2015http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3710
The old saying ?we are never too old to learn? is particularly relevant to motorcyclists. The ability to ride safely and within our limits is paramount to riding enjoyment but we can all learn from people with greater experience. One exceptional way for all motorcyclists to develop existing skills comes in the form of the BMW Motorrad Motorsport ? The Race Academy. ...
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Diary of a Nomadhttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3708
Miquel Silvestre gave up a lucrative career in law to follow his dream of a life on the road. After seven years and around 100 countries visited throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and North America, the Spanish globetrotter is back in Madrid, where his latest documentary ? Diary of a Nomad ? is appearing on national television. He tells BMW Motorrad why he finds adventure travel irresistible, but ...
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BMW Motorrad USA Appoints National Marketing Managerhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0203223EN_US&left_menu_item=node__6629
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? February 4, 2015?Kris Odwarka, Vice President, BMW Motorrad USA, is pleased to announce that Sarah Schilke will assume the role of National Marketing Manager, Motorrad, effective February 4, 2015.
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Raikkonen ends Jerez test on tophttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19912
The final day of pre-season testing at Jerez started extremely cool at around 6?C but clouds that wetted the track overnight started disappearing by the time running commenced.
11 F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Steven /


Marussia close in on 2015 return ? McLaren deny any involvementhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/02/marussia-close-in-on-2015-return/
The embattled Marussia team is closing in on a return to the Formula One grid with the outfit reportedly having paid its 2015 entry fee. JAonF1 understands that the third party rescue discussions that brought a halt to a planned auction of team assets last months have reach the stage where the team has received the funding [?]
35 James Allen on F1 ? The official James Allen website on F1 /


Raikkonen ends Jerez test on tophttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31135927
Kimi Raikkonen completes a successful first pre-season test for Ferrari by setting the pace on the final day at Jerez.
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New Force India unlikely to make second testhttp://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/2/16802.html
Force India have confirmed that it is unlikely their 2015 Formula One car will be ready in time for the second pre-season test in Spain on February 19-22. "Although everybody is working towards getting the VJM08 to the next test session in Barcelona, it's more likely the new car will appear at the final Barcelona test
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Formula 1 gossip columnhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/31132992
Ecclestone sparks controversy with German GP comments, plus Rob Taylor to join Haas.
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F1: Ex-Red Bull man to head Haas designhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117590
Former Red Bull and Jaguar chief designer Rob Taylor is to head up the design of Haas's new Formula 1 car, AUTOSPORT has learned
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BMW NA possibly interested in the BMW M235i Racing Carhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/02/04/bmw-na-possibly-interested-bmw-m235i-racing-car/
BMW of North America might be interested in selling the BMW M235i Racing Car in the US. The company reached out to BMW Car Club of America to probe the interest of potential buyers. BMW CCA says the possible delivery of the M235i Racing car will be in limited numbers and starting in the first quarter of 2016. The M235i Racing car is a track-day and Club Racing special, and would be sold for off-ro
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One-Off Pagani Huayra 730 S Delivered To New Owner Alejandro Salomon: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...elivered-to-new-owner-alejandro-salomon-video
Any Pagani is special, as so few of the cars are built each year and each and every one of them is crafted to the exacting standards of the company?s CEO and founder Horacio Pagani. However, some Paganis are just a little bit more special than others, like this one-off Huayra commissioned by entrepreneur Alejandro Salomon. ALSO SEE: 2016...
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Morgan prepares new supercar for Geneva motor showhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...organ-prepares-new-supercar-geneva-motor-show
Morgan Motor Company says it will introduce a new model at the Geneva motor show next month Morgan will introduce a new supercar at the Geneva motor show next month.This single preview image is the only clue released so far as to the identity of the new model, which is expected to carry the firm's traditional styling traits. The picture suggests the new model could be related to the Aeromax and A
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BMW Increases Vehicle Security after Hackhttp://www.bimmerfile.com/2015/02/02/bmw-increases-vehicle-security-hack/
Say what you will about the technical deficiencies that to the ConnectedDrive hack, BMW has turned around a fix very quickly. They?ve also used a worldwide over the air update to eliminate the problem ? the first time we?ve heard of an international update like that ever. Official Release: As the leading manufacturer in the networking of driver, vehicle and the surrounding environment, the BMW Gro
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New Focus RS 4WD system to be used on more Fordshttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-focus-rs-4wd-system-be-used-more-fords
Ford RS engineering manager confirms new four-wheel-drive system will be rolled out to more cars The new Ford Focus RS?s pioneering four-wheel-drive system will be installed in more cars, it has been confirmed, raising the prospect of Ford launching more performance oriented all-wheel-drive models.Ford's All-Wheel-Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring system is by far the most significant mechanica
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Ferrari Shuns Tradition to Build a Controversial Turbocharged Supercarhttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/ferrari-488-gtb/
Ferrari?s unveiled a new car. A new car with a turbocharger. This may not mean anything to you. But it?s a big deal, even if Italy?s most famous automaker is a tiny company. The post Ferrari Shuns Tradition to Build a Controversial Turbocharged Supercar appeared first on WIRED.
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2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 revealed - plus videohttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2015-porsche-cayman-gt4-revealed-plus-video
Hardcore Cayman GT4 gets 380bhp from a 3.8-litre flat six and "as many GT parts as possible"; due in March, priced from ?64,451 This is the Porsche Cayman GT4, a potent Motorsport-developed version of the mid-engined sports car that?s been equipped with a larger engine from the 911 Carrera S and hooked up to a manual gearbox.The Cayman GT4 can be ordered from today, starting from ?64,45
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TED: Ben Ambridge: 10 myths about psychology: Debunked - Ben Ambridge (2014)http://www.ted.com/talks/ben_ambridge_10_myths_about_psychology_debunked
How much of what you think about your brain is actually wrong? In this whistlestop tour of dis-proved science, Ben Ambridge walks through 10 popular ideas about psychology that have been proven wrong ? and uncovers a few surprising truths about how our brains really work.
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?Wertmeister 2015?: Class victories for the BMW i3, the BMW 3 Series Touring and the BMW X3.
Latest ?Auto Bild? ranking list verifies for the first time the value retention of electric vehicles ? three consecutive victories for BMW in the ?midrange class? and ?compact SUV? segments.
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The new MINI: the new original is now the new "Value Master" too.
The new MINI Cooper 5 door is the overall winner of all categories in the ranking that shows automobile models with the most lasting value in the German market, published by the automobile magazine "Auto Bild".
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BMW Group Canada kick starts 2015 with record-breaking results across the board.
Best-ever January for BMW, MINI and Motorrad brands in Canada.
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Lista de Precios de febrero 2015 de BMW Group M?xico
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The next milestone: the BMW M6 GT3 is rolled out at the BMW premises in Dingolfing.
BMW?s new figurehead for the GT racing scene has been given its first run: last Saturday, the test track on the premises of the BMW factory in Dingolfing (DE) provided the stage for the roll-out of the BMW M6 GT3, with which BMW teams will compete in national and international series, as well as at iconic endurance races, from 2016 onwards.
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Spheres. Perspectives in Precision & Poetry for BMW designed by Alfredo H?berli.
Munich/Milan. At this year?s Salone del Mobile in Milan, one of the world?s premier design events, BMW Design will be making its mark once again with a collaborative venture. Zurich designer Alfredo H?berli has teamed up with the BMW Design team led by Karim Habib and Martina Starke ? and under the overall direction of Adrian van Hooydonk ? to create an installation based on a multi-layered interp
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FIM Endurance World Championship Reduced To Four Roundshttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/fim-endurance-world-championship-reduced-to-four-rounds/
FIM Endurance World Championship 2015 calendar, updated 04 February Following the announcement made today by the FIM to appoint Eurosport Events as official series promoter of the FIM Endurance World Championship, the 2015 calendar has...
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Technical Images From Sepang MotoGP Testhttp://www.superbikeplanet.com/image/2015/motogp/sepangtestfeb/B/
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Aprilia Racing manager Albesiano assesses test progresshttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Aprilia+Racing+Gresini+Sepang1+Day2
Marco Melandri and Alvaro Bautista are hard at work with both the previous version of the Aprilia prototype and the new RS-GP.
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Yamaha successfully wrap up in Sepanghttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Yamaha+successfully+wrap+up+in+Sepang
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP?s Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo ended the third and final day of MotoGP testing in Sepang on a positive note, finishing fourth and fifth on the overall timesheet.
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Ducati Team on the pace as 2015 preparations kick offhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/Ducati+Team+Sepang1+Day3
Three days of pre-season testing came to an end on Friday at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, and the Ducati Team now returns home satisfied with the results and after a positive conclusion to the scheduled work programme.
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Marquez Under Lap Record On Final Day Of MotoGP Test One At Sepang (Updated)http://www.roadracingworld.com/news...rd-on-final-day-of-motogp-test-one-at-sepang/
FIM MotoGP World ChampionshipSepang International Circuit, MalaysiaFebruary 6, 2015Day Three Best Test Times (a...
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Ronnie Jones New Flat Track Senior Directorhttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/219...nie-Jones-New-Flat-Track-Senior-Director.aspx
Ronnie Jones has been announced as the new Senior Director of AMA Pro Flat Track.
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Well That Didn?t Work: The Ridiculous History of Unstable, Impractical Three-Wheeled Carshttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/well-d...tory-unstable-impractical-three-wheeled-cars/
It is a given that vehicles should have an even number of wheels. Two, four, even six. But that hasn?t kept more than a few people from thinking three was the magic number. The post Well That Didn?t Work: The Ridiculous History of Unstable, Impractical Three-Wheeled Cars appeared first on WIRED.
68 WIRED ? Autopia / by Jordan Golson /


BMW R NineThttp://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/bmw/2015-bmw-r-ninet-ar166486.html
Don?t tell BMW that it can?t play by American cafe racer rules. Should you make that mistake, BMW can just as easily roll in the evolutionary R NineT and then tell you to go kick rocks. The R NineT is the result of BMW?s decision to go the fully customizable route in an attempt to ingratiate itself in the growing cafe racer market. It?s a great move that was actually three years in the making. Eve
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How to set up your motorcycle suspensionhttp://motorbikewriter.com/set-motorcycle-suspension/
Paul Bushell of Gazi motorcycle suspension Setting up your motorcycle suspension is one of the most arcane and confounding disciplines, yet one of the most important. Whether a motorcycle has adjustable or non-adjustable suspension, it comes from the factory with the suspension set up for a single rider ? even if it?s a dual-seat bike ? weighing about 75-85kg. If you weigh more, carry luggage or h
34 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


Motorcycle Sales Up 3.8% for 2014http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/21947/Motorcycle-Article/Motorcycle-Sales-Up-3-8--for-2014.aspx
The MIC reports a 3.8% motorcycle sales increase for 2014, marking the fourth consecutive year of annual growth.
3 Motorcycle USA Article Headlines Headlines Homepage / by Bart Madson /


Victory Charger electric motorcyclehttp://motorbikewriter.com/victory-charger-electric-motorcycle/
Victory Charger to look like a Gunner? Victory Charger is expected to be the name for the first electric motorcycle from Polaris. We recently tipped electric Indian and/or Victory motorcycles after Polaris Industries went from being an investor in Brammo to the shock owner of the Oregon electric motorcycle business. READ ABOUT THE POLARIS SHOCK Obviously motivated by the popular Harley-Davidson Pr
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Victory trademarks electric bike namehttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/victory-trademarks-electric-bike-name/26238.html
Brammo's 'eCruiser', revealed in a sketch on a crowd-funding website last year, could give clues to the design of Victory's electric motorcycle PLANS for an electric motorcycle from Victory have been revealed in a trademark application.Parent company Polaris has just trademarked the name ?Victory Charger? to be used for ?Electric motorcycles and structural parts therefor.?Polaris, which
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Centennial 1000 Mile Boot by Wolverinehttp://silodrome.com/wolverine-centennial-1000-mile-boot/
The Centennial 1000 Mile Boot by Wolverine is a limited edition boot built using the same patterns as the original 1000 Miler, back in 1914. Like the original, it?s also made by hand in Wolverine?s Big Rapids (in Michigan) factory using many of the same methods that were used 100 years ago.A few upgrades have been included with the Centennial, each one has an upper made from Horween?s American Bis
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Washington State Introduces Bill to Allow Lane Splittinghttps://rideapart.com/articles/washington-bill-allow-lane-splitting
Depending on who you ask, we California riders have it good: We're allowed to split lanes. Being able to do so makes California unique among all 50 states. While lane splitting here is technically legal, it's still very controversial? even California riders
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Yamaha reveals special edition VMAX Carbonhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...eveals-special-edition-vmax-carbon/26243.html
The VMAX Carbon And the new matt grey edition YAMAHA has just announced this 30th anniversary special edition of its 200hp VMAX.The special edition VMAX Carbon marks 30 years since the launch of the original 1985 VMAX. Yamaha has given the 1697cc V4 a carbon-fibre tank cover, mudguards and bodywork, as well as an Akrapovic slip-on exhaust.There's also a new matt grey edition of t
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Motorcycle Signed by Pope Benedict Sells for 80 Percent Less Than One Signed by Pope Francishttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/02/1502050P0VR4
In an unintentional test of present and past popes' popularity, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with Pope Benedict XVI's screen-printed signature went up for auction on Thursday at Bonhams Paris, a year after a similar motorcycle with Pope Francis's signature sold for $275,551. Today's sale totaled less than a fifth of that amount, with the final price of $52,651.
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Sunglasses to replace Bluetooth headsethttp://motorbikewriter.com/sunglasses-replace-bluetooth-headset/
Forget about fitting a Bluetooth headset to every helmet you own; you may soon be able to make and receive phone calls and listen to your favourite music with a special set of sunglasses. Italian company Atellani has secured enough funding through a Kickstarter program to begin making their Buhel SG05 SoundGlasses which use bone-conductor ?earpieces? in the arms and small, bidirectional, noise-ca
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MIC Board of Directors Seat Opens Uphttp://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1/21938/Motorcycle-Article/MIC-Board-of-Directors-Seat-Opens-Up.aspx
MIC Board of Directors seat opens as Sarah Schilke accepts a position with BMW Motorrad USA.
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Janus Tool Rollhttp://silodrome.com/tool-roll-motorcycle/
Regular readers of Silodrome have all become accustomed to my love of the classic tool roll, they were invented out of necessity shortly after the first motorcycle was invented ? these bikes were unsurprisingly unreliable and so it became essential to have a decent tool kit on you at all times. Modern motorcycles are now at the point where they almost never breakdown, and so the tool roll has fall
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Matt Levatich to be New Harley-Davidson CEOhttp://www.topix.net/motorcycles/2015/02/1502052BH2LC
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Criminal charges dropped for one Midwest Public Auction ownerhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernew...rges-dropped-one-midwest-public-auction-owner
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. ? Criminal charges have been dropped against one of the owners of an auction company accused of bilking dealers by making false promises have been dropped. According to court records, all five criminal counts against Donnie Michael ?Tiger? Smotherman, of Goodlettsville, Tenn., have been dropped. The Missouri Attorney General?s office declined comment except to confirm the court r
1 Dealernews / by hwagner /


AIMExpo Announces Championship of the Americas Custom Bike Showhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/aimexpo-announces-championship-americas-custom-bike-show
Top custom bike builders to compete at AIMExpo 2015. READ MORE?
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Progressive Suspension starts enforcing MAP policyhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/progressive-suspension-starts-enforcing-map-policy
LA PALMA, Calif. - Progressive Suspension says it is enforcing its Minimum Advertised Pricing policy, effective immediately. The policy took effect on Jan. 1, 2013. ?A discount based race to the bottom does nothing but hurt our market and our brand," the company said in announcing the MAP policy. Progressive Suspension said it is employing an industry standard 10 percent off suggested price
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New Bikes And Tours For Compass Expeditionshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/02/05/motorcycle-news/new-bikes-tours-compass-expeditions/
Compass Expeditions, the world?s only motorcycle tour company to be included in National Geographic?s ?Top 50 tours of a lifetime? list, has added to its fleet of South American bikes BMW?s F800GS, R1200GS, as well as an F700GS with lowered suspension. ?As one of the only international motorcycle tour companies that own their own motorbikes in South America, we felt that it was important to offer
4 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Tom Roderick /


Polaris Trademarks ?Victory Charger? ? An Electric Cruiser?http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/polaris-trademarks-victory-chargerelectric-cruiser/
Trademark applications with the USPTO show that Polaris has registered ?Victory Charger? as a mark to be used with ?electric motorcycles and structural parts therefor.?The application is a strong hint that we could see an electric cruiser from the Victory brand, which is owned by Polaris, in the coming future.The news is especially timely, as Polaris just acquired Brammo?s electric motorcycle busi
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Indian Motorcycle to Unveil the 2016 Chief Dark Horsehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/indian-motorcycle-to-unveil-2016-chief-dark-horse
Indian to celebrate return of the Chief Dark Horse with a ride challenge. READ MORE?
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Mini ( 15v034000 )http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=15V034000&refurl=rss
Dated: JAN 22, 2015 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have bee...
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[BRAZIL]BMW calls customer models: S 1000 RR, K 1300 S and K 1300 R to recall.http://translate.google.com/transla...e__6629&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8
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S?o Paulo, February 4, 2015 - In order to ensure the safety of its customers, the BMW calls the owners of motorcycles models S 1000 RR, K 1300 S and K 1300 R, manufactured between December 18, 2009 and 2 June 2014, to attend to an authorized dealer of the brand to perform the inspection of the front tire of his motorcycle, which may have been manufactured by Continental brand


BMW power for Costello in 2015http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=3712
Maria Costello is aiming for her best year ever in motorbike racing after landing a deal to ride one of the top bikes in the sport. The former Isle of Man TT female record holder is being backed by BMW Motorrad UK to make 2015 a huge success as she targets the leading international road races on a new BMW S 1000 RR. ...
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Three champions, rapid youngsters, and a wealth of experience: BMW competes with a strong squad for the 2015 DTM season.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0203587EN&left_menu_item=node__10137
With less than three months remaining until the start of the DTM season in Hockenheim (DE), BMW Motorsport and the four teams have now completed their driver line-ups. Having announced the signing of Tom Blomqvist (GB) as the eighth driver at the start of the week, the drivers have now been assigned to the individual teams.
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BMW apresenta um novo conceito em monovolume, o 225i Active Tourerhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...Id=43&id=T0203444PT&left_menu_item=node__8857
? Com amplo espa?o interno e conjunto mec?nico in?dito, o ve?culo ? funcional e din?mico; ? Motoriza??o de 231 hp ? a mais potente do segmento.
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Con mayor potencia, la nueva BMW F 800 R llega a M?xicohttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/mexi...Id=30&id=T0203262ES&left_menu_item=node__4352
Disponible en distribuidores a partir de la segunda semana de febrero
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Ahora en M?xico, la nueva BMW R 1200 R, una Roadster de comportamiento din?mico con motor b?xerhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/mexi...Id=30&id=T0203263ES&left_menu_item=node__4401
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The Jerez test in numbers - who went fastest, and furthesthttp://www.formula1.com/news/features/2015/2/16808.html
As ever with pre-season testing, reading too much into the timesheets - particularly after just four days of running at Jerez - can often be misleading, as differing objectives and priorities blur the picture of which teams have hit the ground running in 2015. But while there is still an awful lot to learn, a close inspection of the data from the first four days of the new season does make for int
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Pirelli roundup of Jerez testhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/19914
Pirelli proved pleased with the overall results of the first pre-season test at Jerez, seeing teams complete more mileage than last year, along with increased performance, despite fairly low tempartures in Southern Spain.
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How the F1 teams are shaping up ahead of new seasonhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...teams-are-shaping-up-ahead-of-new-season.html
Daniel Johnson has the lowdown on the eight teams testing in Jerez - plus Force India
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First impressions - team by team testing analysis from Jerezhttp://www.formula1.com/news/features/2015/2/16810.html
After an intense period of development, a new crop of Formula One cars made their highly anticipated on-track debuts at Jerez this week. From rookie debuts to surprise performances, and from reliability issues to promising early pace, we take a team-by-team look at all of the action from an intriguing opening session in Spain
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F1: F1's 1000bhp revamp moves closerhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117620
Formula 1 teams have given the green light for work to continue on introducing 1000bhp engines in 2017, with car and tyre changes under consideration as early as next year
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Voted out by their peers: Marussia rescue team thwarted by rival team?s vetohttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...sia-rescue-team-thwarted-by-rival-teams-veto/
Yesterday?s meeting of the F1 Strategy Group appears to have resolved not to allow the Justin King-led coalition, which is seeking to rescue the Marussia team, to run 2014 cars. The team?s hopes rested on unanimous acceptance of the proposal, as an appearance on this year?s grid would amount to a rule change for 2015. Force India, now admitted to [?]
14 James Allen on F1 ? The official James Allen website on F1 / by James


End of the Road in Sight for Caterham as Assets Go Up For Salehttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...-sight-for-caterham-as-assets-go-up-for-sale/
While fellow minnows Marussia continue to push for an improbable recovery, the Caterham team looks to have reached the end of the road with the announcement of the impending sale of team assets. Administrators Smith & Williamson have instructed auctioneers Wyles Hardy & Co to realise the assets of the Caterham Formula One team via a series of auctions [?]
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Full Grid for 2015 World Endurance Championshiphttp://www.fiawec.com/en/news/full-grid-for-2015-world-endurance-championship_2877.html
In Paris today the ACO revealed an incredible 35 entries for the forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship season which begins at Silverstone on the 12 April. The large grid includes 21 LMP entries, with 11 LMP1 and 10 LMP2 cars entered for the full season. The LMGTE entry is evenly split...
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WEC: WEC grid expands beyond capacityhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117608
The World Endurance Championship has expanded beyond its stated grid maximum to 35 cars for 2015
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Ford?s Le Mans GT could look like thishttp://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/...er=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing
UPDATE: Speculative Ford GT Le Mans racer rendering gains Gulf livery. More swooning ensues
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Ford Le Mans GT dreamers hard at workhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/113251-ford-le-mans-gt-dreamers-hard-at-work
Although Ford has still to make any official announcement regarding its mooted return to Le Mans in 2016 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the original GT's first victory in the 24 Hours. Howe...
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WEC: Entry list for 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans revealedhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/113234-wec-entry-list-for-2015-24-hours-of-le-mans-revealed
Related Stories 56 cars will take the start of the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 35 cars entered in the full World Endurance Championship will be supported by 21 additional entries for the world's mo...
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Naked Nissan LMP1 Race Car Is A Punk Hot Rod From The Futurehttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...p1-race-car-is-a-punk-hot-rod-from-the-future
Nissan is venturing into the Le Mans world with its all-new GT-R LM Nismo LMP1 prototype racer. The car is quite different from the competition it will be racing against thanks to its front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The rest of the field typically runs with a mid-rear setup. Nissan revealed the car completely when it ran its recent Super...
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F1: Honda plans upgrades for next testhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117604
Honda will introduce a host of upgrades to its latest Formula 1 engine for the next test at Barcelona to solve the reliability problems that it suffered at Jerez this week
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BMW M6 GT3 revealedhttp://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/bmw-m6-gt3-revealed/
BMW has shown off its new GT3 car, the M6. The car left the garage for the first time last saturday at precisely 14:00 with J?rg M?ller (DE) at the wheel. ?This is a big moment for everyone who has worked so intensely and passionately on the development of the BMW M6 GT3 in recent months,? said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. ?This car incorporates all the experience we have gained in rec
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Will The Sultry XKSS Be Jaguar?s Next Continuation Model?http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1096665_will-the-sultry-xkss-be-jaguars-next-continuation-model
Remember the six Lightweight E-Type continuation models Jaguar was working on with its new performance and personalization department Special Vehicles Operations? Well, the automaker may be about to embark on similar project, this time for the sultry XKSS. DON'T MISS: Jeep Driver Out-Jerks Corvette Driver?s Jerk Parking Job: Video With the...
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Aerodynamic fine-tuning from Porsche Exclusivehttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...c-fine-tuning-from-porsche-exclusive-0205158/
New Aerokit for the Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S ATLANTA, GA ? February 5, 2015 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? Porsche Exclusive is now offering an Aerokit for the Porsche 911 Turbo models. This performance package includes a new, distinctive front spoiler and a completely redesigned rear deck lid that has a fixed rear spoiler with side winglets while maintaining the automatically adjusting rear
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Austin-Healey 100Shttp://silodrome.com/austin-healey-100-s/
The Austin-Healey 100S was created by Donald Healey as a purpose built racer to show the potential of his relatively new 100/4, only 50 chassis would be built in the 100S series for homologation purposes and the first one was raced in anger at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1954 (the ?S? in 100S stood for this circuit).In order to improve the performance of the already mightily quick 100/4, Healey and
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Video: 600 HP BMW M3 E36 Knows How To Drifthttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/video-600-hp-bmw-m3-e36-knows-how-to-drift-ar167514.html
Drifting ain?t easy. No, I?m not talking about stuffing plastic lunch trays under the rear wheels of your mom?s Honda CRX (although that is pretty fun). I?m talking about real drifting, with clutch kicks, feint drifts, and good ol? fashioned power oversteer. You know, the kind of thing you see in Formula Drift or the D1 Pro Series. Maintaining a long, smoky slide across blacktop may look like a br
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The Pro Dumpster Diver Who?s Making Thousands Off America?s Biggest Retailershttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/high-end-dumpster-diving-matt-malone/
Matt Malone doesn?t mind being called a professional dumpster diver. He tells me this a little after 2 am on the morning of July 7 as we cruise the trash receptacles behind the stores of a shopping center just off the Capital of Texas Highway in Austin. Given the image that conjures, though, it?s worth pointing out that Malone has a pretty good day job, earning a six-figure salary as a security sp
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What To Do When Your Motorcycle Breaks Down? Bus It?http://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/what-to-do-when-your-motorcycle-breaks-down-bus-it.htm
#Funny #Fail #Bus - I guess if your motorcycle breaks down and you need to get somewhere, you don't have a choice but to go on the bus ... with the motorcycle. I'd love to see the photo from inside the bus. ...
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The ethics of skidding, 2 February 1934 - Throwback Thursdayhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anything-goes/ethics-skidding-2-february-1934-throwback-thursday
BPW Twist MA coached Autocar readers in the ways of controlled skidding 'Controlled skidding' might be hazardous at this time of year, but Autocar has been schooling drivers in the ways of car control for over 80 years Early in the history of mass ownership of ?autocars?, the magazine sought to engage and inform enthusiasts on the best ways to handle and maintain their cars.However, few articles
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Yamaha successfully wrap up in Sepanghttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...crossings-are-way-safer-than-they-used-to-be/
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP?s Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo ended the third and final day of MotoGP testing in Sepang on a positive note, finishing fourth and fifth on the overall timesheet.
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Why the US Government Is Terrified of Hobbyist Drones | WIREDhttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/white-house-drone/
If you want to understand why the government freaked out when a $400 remote-controlled quadcopter landed on the White House grounds last week, you need to look four miles away, to a small briefing room in Arlington, Virginia. There, just 10 days earlier, officials from the US military, the Department of Homeland Security, and the FAA gathered for a DHS ?summit? on a danger that had been consuming
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FWIW: MedWet is still in pre-service flight testing. :brad


Net Neutrality Won Big Today. But We Can?t Get Complacent Just Yethttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/net-neutrality-won-big-today-cant-get-complacent-just-yet/
Don't get caught up in the fear and loathing over Title II. Details are what will count in the net neutrality debate. The post Net Neutrality Won Big Today. But We Can?t Get Complacent Just Yet appeared first on WIRED.
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Silk Road Mastermind Ross Ulbricht Convicted of All 7 Chargeshttp://www.wired.com/2015/02/silk-road-ross-ulbricht-verdict/
A jury has spoken, and the mask is off: Ross Ulbricht has been convicted of being the Dread Pirate Roberts, secret mastermind of the Silk Road online narcotics empire. The post Silk Road Mastermind Ross Ulbricht Convicted of All 7 Charges appeared first on WIRED.
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How craft beer is fighting back against Budweiser?s belligerent Super Bowl adhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...against-budweisers-belligerent-super-bowl-ad/
Abita Brewing was one of several breweries to call out the King of Beers. (Screengrab from YouTube) Budweiser took a strangely defensive stance during its big-money Super Bowl ad, firing shots at craft breweries and suggesting that their drinkers were too persnickety to enjoy a real "macro brew." Now those microbreweries are fighting back, stoking a new mutiny against the King of Beers i
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Why the "Internet As a Utility" Is Good for Net Neutralityhttp://lifehacker.com/why-the-internet-as-a-utility-is-good-for-net-neutral-1683769527
Today, the FCC officially announced that it will vote on whether to classify the internet as a utility under Title II regulations. Here's what that mess of jargon means and how it affects you. Net neutrality, as we've discussed before, is the idea that the internet should be a level playing field for newcomers and established giants alike. While this was previously a quiet understanding, the FCC w
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Vintage Brochures: Triumph Tiger 110http://racingcafe.blogspot.com/2015/02/vintage-brochures-triumph-tiger-110.html
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