Midual Type 1 Motorcycle
Inspired by classic European bikes and cars from the 30’s and 50’s, the Midual Type 1 Motorcycle is a thing of beauty. Check out the gauges on the gas tank. The 1036cc engine puts out 106 horsepower. Power is put to the road via a 6-speed multi-plate clutch. Will have to wait for some ride […]
Bandit9 Bishop Motorcycle
Why did I just spend almost $7,000 on a glorified scooter? Because it is dead sexy! The Bandit9 Bishop Motorcycle (ahem… scooter) starts off life as a Honda SuperSport but takes a major turn. The guys at Bandit9, in Beijing China or Vietnam (??), let you choose between a 90cc to 125cc engine then use […]
Skully AR-1 Smart Helmet Available For Pre-Order
Remember the Skully AR-1 Augmented Reality Helmet? Well it is now ready for pre-orders which will ship in May 2015. I almost bought one… but I didn’t. , Read on for why I couldn’t pull the trigger on a Skully AR-1 Helmet, yet.
MotoPed Loaded Survival Bike
You may remember the Motoped from our 2013 post when they were still on Kickstarter. Well they are still at it making awesome bike/motorcycles… dubbed Motopeds. Motoped’s latest trick is the Loaded Survival Bike ($TBA) which comes packed with tons of cool survival, gear. Some of the gear on this beast include; an extra one-gallon gas […]
Polaris Slingshot Motorcycle
While the Polaris Slingshot is, legally classified as a motorcycle, because it has just 3 wheels, it certainly looks more like a roadster. I guess it is a bit of both. The 2015 Polaris Slingshot ($24,000) is built for handling. It can pull (almost .88G) 1-G in corners, has a 77.6-inch wheelbase, sport-tuned aluminum double wishbone […]
When Your Motorcycle, Scooter, Or ATV Battery Dies, Replace It With A Shorai Lithium Battery
For those of you that don’t know I am a big guy who happens to love scooters. Not sure where that all started. Possibly from my younger years when the fastest mode of transportation available to us were scooters. Well, one of my favorite scooters, the, Honda GROM battery died with just 450 miles on the […]
BMW’s ABS Pro Allows For Hard Braking In Corners
When it comes to advanced ABS braking systems for motorcycles, BMW is the clear leader. The BMW motorcycle ABS made it so riders could use their brakes, rather aggressively, in wet or bumpy surfaces. This tech is pretty cool and no doubt saves lives along the way… but it still wasn’t perfect for braking during […]
Gibbs Quad Ski Amphibious ATV
I want! We originally saw the Quad Ski in 2010 but it was still not in production. Looks like things have changed. You can now buy a Gibbs Quad Ski ($40,000) if you have that kind of money to throw around. The Quad Ski will do 45mph on land and/or water. The Quad Ski is […]
Buell EBR 1190SX Streetfighter
Buell is releasing their latest bike, the EBR 1190SX Streetfighter, right after their 1190RX superbike style bike. It is basically the same bike with the plastics removed and a higher set of handlebars. There are a few extra bits as well, read on for details of this sweet streetfighter.
Brasse Ninja 250 Mod Kit
The Kawasaki Ninja 250 is a great starter bike that lives somewhere between a Honda Grom and a bigger Ninja 600. While riding on the freeway doesn't inspire a ton of confidence with just 250cc's it gets the job done without overwhelming the rider. That doesn't mean that the Ninja 250 needs to look like […]