Stop/Start is the kind of common sense, widely applicable, economy boosting technology we can all get behind. The concept is extremely simple — when you’re stopped at a traffic light or whatever, the engine turns off to save fuel; the … Continued
It’s been a while since we’ve covered a Wrenchmonkees bike, but this Honda CB750 K7 caught our eye for its simplicity and elegance. Intended for a low budget makeover, the amount of money available for custom work decreased dramatically when … Continued
Honda’s early dominance of the 2011 MotoGP season has been partially attributed to a secret new transmission that’s not a DCT, but somehow manages to shift as quickly as one. HRC has admitted the existence of the gearbox, but divulged … Continued
When I first rode the Zero X two years ago at Glen Helen, I was basically riding a weirdo chassis stuffed with a giant battery box, then fitted with bicycle parts and an electric motor. When we tried out the … Continued
“Obviously HRC is not using anything illegal, but it’s true that we have something new on the transmission that currently allows for faster gear changes,” says HRC vice president Shuhei Nakamoto. “We are not talking about a DCT, but I … Continued
ATK is a tiny, Utah-based dirt bike company trying to facilitate a huge shift in American motorcycling. It’s doing that by putting realistic learner and entry-level motorcycles into Harley dealers, something The Motor Company itself is spending $60 million on. … Continued
Speaking in an official Q&A, the executive vice president of Honda Racing Corporation, Shuhei Nakamoto, has confirmed that the Motegi circuit was damaged in Friday’s earthquake. While the HRC office in Saitama Prefecture was not damaged, the general infrastructure problems … Continued