motorcycles
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Paris is testing a noise radar system that could begin issuing tickets to owners of vehicles that surpass noise ordinances this fall.
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Deadly crashes lead Pikes Peak International Hill climb to put motorcycle program on hiatus
After the death of the competitor at the 2019 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the 2020 event will not include motorcycles as the event's board of directors evaluates their future viability.
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Electric motorcycle recalls the past with V-8-like design
Although this motorcycle doesn't have an engine, the thoughtful design does its best to mimic gas burning bikes of the past. The electric two-wheeled machine comes from American company Curtiss, and the Zeuss Radial V8 motorcycle is a nod to a V-8-powered motorcycle from the past. Glenn Curtiss...
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Arc Vector electric motorcycle will tackle the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb
The Arc Vector electric motorcycle will show off its dynamic prowess on the hill climb at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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Wayne Rainey's MotoAmerica YZF-R1 Custom zips into Jay Leno's Garage
Grand Prix motorcycle racing royalty stopped by Jay Leno's Garage recently. None other than Wayne Rainey showed up with his MotoAmerica YZF-R1 motorcycle to provide a bit of a different episode than we're used to on the comedian's hit YouTube show. For those unfamiliar with Rainey and his career...
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BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster concept charts path for electric motorcycles
BMW Motorrad is examining an electric future with a new motorcycle concept that uses the battery to simulate the shape of the brand's iconic 2-cylinder boxer engine.
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Form and function and the old and the new all come together in the BMW R18 concept motorcycle created by BMW Motorrad.
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BMW's self-riding motorcycle demonstrates its ghostly capability at 2019 CES
BMW brought its self-riding motorcycle to the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show to show off its technology for the first time in the United States. The bike rode around by itself in a parking lot, looking like a motorcycle possessed. The concept BMW demonstrated at CES came to life after two years of...
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Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle starts just under $30,000, 0-60 in 3.5 sec
Harley-Davidson's hushed hog will start around $30,000 when it reaches showrooms later this year. The Wisconsin-based motorcycle maker announced Monday at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that the electric LiveWire motorcycle will cost $29,799, not including destination charges...
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Hushed hog: Harley-Davidson introduces electric Livewire motorcycle
Harley-Davidson's latest motorcycle isn't a typical hog. In fact, it could be considered the antithesis. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin-based motorcycle maker unveiled the production LiveWire motorcycle with a fully electric powertrain. No V-twin engine pumping noise through pipes here. The company...
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BMW offering M Performance parts on its motorcycles for first time
For decades, BMW's M division has stuck to vehicles with four wheels. Now that changes. On Tuesday, BMW Motorrad announced it will offer M options and M performance parts for the 2019 S 1000 RR motorcycle. BMW M parts for the S 1000 RR will be available via the accessories catalog, but a new M...
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Jaguar Land Rover invests in electric motorcycle startup Arc
Jaguar Land Rover via its InMotion Ventures investment fund has backed an electric motorcycle startup by the name of Arc. It's part of the British automaker's goal of delivering excitement in a world of increasing electrification. “Electric vehicles are pivotal for the future of urban...
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With drag racing, there's always going to be winners and losers. It's a simple matter of getting to the finish line first and doing so by traveling in a straight line. One of the fastest ways to win a drag race, outside of an NHRA Top Fuel event, is with a race-ready sport bike. This remains true even if your competition includes a 2019 Aston Martin Vantage, Lotus Evora GT430, Tesla Model S EPCS race car, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Formula 1 race car, a private passenger jet, and a fighter jet. That's a heady lineup, yet the Kawasaki H2R and its 326-horsepower engine make short work of the...
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That's not a ghost: Watch BMW's self-riding motorcycle in action
The automotive industry is fascinated by the idea of self-driving cars and the convenience and safety benefits they will eventually provide. But what about motorcycles? BMW has developed a self-riding motorcycle as it continues to test future safety features for its motorcycles. Part of the...
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Isle of Man TT documentary captures the beauty and danger of the race
It's just a small rock in the middle of the Irish Sea, but for those who love motorcycle racing, the Isle of Man is an almost magical place. This is the home of the Snaefell Mountain Course, which is a twisting road circuit that unfolds over the course of 37.75 miles. The speeds are high, and the...
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Ford patents lane-splitting safety tech to help protect motorcyclists
The practice of lane splitting gives motorcyclists a reprieve from stop-and-go traffic, but it also opens up new risks for both riders and motorists. Ford may have a here-and-now solution to reduce safety risk and help protect riders. The automaker received a patent for safety technology that will...
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Yamaha buys patent for tilting 3-wheeler
Yamaha clearly sees the market for 3-wheeled vehicles gaining traction. Last month Norwegian company Brudeli announced Yamaha had purchased patents for its 3-wheel tilting vehicle suspension. Brudeli, a lesser known company, actually invented a novel setup for 3-wheeled vehicles. Instead of two...
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Yamaha to show robot rider at CES that will challenge Valentino Rossi
Yamaha plans to pit man against machine with its latest self-riding motorcycle concept. And it has an appropriate name: Motobot. The Japanese motorcycle company announced last Tuesday that it will bring its Motobot concept to the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where it will detail the...
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Royal Enfield, the world’s longest-continuously operating motorcycle company, reached back into its history by re-introducing the Interceptor model at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy, on November 7. The new Interceptor, powered by a new 650cc parallel-twin engine, represents a departure from the company’s long-standing reliance on 350cc and 500cc singles, which began with the 1932 Bullet model. Joining the Interceptor is a new twin-cylinder Continental GT café racer model. While similar in appearance to the single-cylinder Continental GT, the twin version is 95...
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Honda shows CB4 Interceptor Concept with wind-powered generator
Honda arrived at the 2017 EICMA, or Milan Motorcycle Show, on Monday to debut two production motorcycles, the CB1000R and CB300R, but the Japanese bike maker had one last surprise for showgoers. Following the production bikes, Honda showed a follow-up to the 2015 CB4 Concept, the CB4 Interceptor...
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Mecum to auction rights to Excelsior-Henderson motorcycle brand
Once part of the American motorcycle ‘Big 3,’ the former Schwinn-produced motorcycles now cherished by collectors awaits someone to launch its revival One of the biggest dreams in the collector car world is resurrection of an iconic brand, and from time to time, the rights to a marque...
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Volkswagen Group decides to keep Ducati
The Volkswagen Group has ruled out selling Ducati following strong opposition from the Italian motorcycle brand’s labor union, FIOM CIGL. Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali made the announcement to staff on Friday, union representative Bruno Papignani confirmed to Bloomberg. Helping to sway the...
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Legendary motorcycle speed champ Burt Munro lives on through his great-grandnephew
In 1967, New Zealand native Burt Munro set out to capture the land-speed record on a modified 1920 Indian motorcycle. He accomplished that with a top speed of 184.087 mph, which has since been recognized by Indian. Now, 50 years later, Munro's spirit lives on through his great-grandnephew, Lee...
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Mercedes-AMG offloads stake in motorcycle maker MV Agusta
After three years, Mercedes-AMG is letting MV Agusta ride off into the sunset with a new partner. Mercedes-Benz's performance division has officially sold its stake in the Italian motorcycle company. MV Agusta announced Mercedes-AMG's 25 percent stake in the company has been bought by ComSar...
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