How to steal a GSX-R
Five seconds is all it takes for this cop to hot-wire a CBR. A GSX-R isn’t much harder. Snap the steering lock, plug in a “pigtail,” and off you go. This video, which appears to be from 2007 (judging by the … Continued
Detroit Thunderdrome City
Once again, Detroit has proved itself America’s leading city of hoonage. Saturday, The Thunderdrome’s second ever race went off successfully, defying the infield lake, roving packs of post-apocalyptic UAW zombies and this country’s encroaching mediocrity in the process. What follows … Continued
What Indian means for Polaris
A lot has been written about the acquisition of the Indian brand by Polaris Industries last week, and for good reason. The American motorcycle industrial landscape is in tatters, with the wreckage of failed dealerships, recently deceased OEMs and radically … Continued
‘About 100′ Camarillo’s hidden motorcycle collection
The motorcycle community in Southern California is a small world. Everyone rides Angeles Crest and Malibu, we buy parts from the same shops, and we know all the guys that have a lot of really cool bikes. Or, at least … Continued
MIC sets standards for electric motorcycle range
Gone are the days of manufacturers claiming a range of “about 60 miles.” Instead, there is now a detailed process for determining range using a dynomometer and temperature controlled air. The short synopsis on The City Riding Range Test Procedure … Continued
Video: assembling a Horex VR6
Horex is entering the engineering validation prototype phase with its first product, the 1,200cc, six-cylinder VR6. Named after its unique engine configuration which staggers is six transverse cylinders front to rear do decrease width, the bike is just 19 inches … Continued
Video: Why electric trials bikes are awesome
I can’t help but read between the lines when I see a video like this one. The message they’re putting out is: “Electric motorcycles are fun and environmentally friendly.” The message I’m getting is: “On a silent motorcycle, you can … Continued