Entries Tagged as 'Motorcycle'

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

VIDEO: Killa electric motorcycle almost kills maker in demo

Filed under: Etc., Green, Safety

Any bike that can do zero-to-60 in 1 second and tackle the quarter mile in eight seconds deserves quite a bit of respect. Nobody knows this better than the owner of the KillaCycle, Bill Dube, who recently crashed his electric-powered two-wheeler. Mr. Dube was trying for a burnout, but ended up […]

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Tokyo 2007 Preview: Suzuki Biplane

Filed under: Concept Cars, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Suzuki, Motorcycles
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From the two-wheeled side of the business, Suzuki will present the Biplane concept motorcycle in Tokyo next month. If you’re looking for a bunch of technical details, all we can tell you for certain is that it’s powered by a V4 of undetermined […]

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Motorcyclist saved from serious injury by Airbag Jacket

Filed under: Etc., Safety, Motorcycles

Other than a helmet (which many don’t even want to wear), there is little protection for motorcyclists in the event of an accident. A company by the name of Impact Jackets has been selling motorcycle jackets with airbags for a few years, but at $500, many find the price too high. […]

Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

10-year ban for popping a wheelie in Miami

Filed under: Government/Legal, Safety, Motorcycles

South Florida has a motorcycle problem, and lawmakers are introducing legislation to show bikers that they’ll go a long way to punish those who break the rules. Stunt riding (including wheelies), excessive speeding, and concealable license plates will get you a 10 year ban on your motorcycle license, mandatory jail time, […]

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