Winning racing team sets landspeed records on an electric motorcycle
Friday, 03 September 2010 | Written by Digits |
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We would like to say the previous holders of the record were upset to lose it, but in fact that honor was owned by the same team that broke it on Thursday, who had set it only days earlier. The most amazing fact to come from the new record set by Lightning Motorcycles was the preparation needed for the electric machine that reached speeds of 176 mph. Using a dynamometer to tune its General Motors EV1 electric car engine, the team reportedly made some gearing changes to allow for the higher speeds. Other than the slight tweaks, the record-breaking electric motorcycle was the same winning bike which rode over the finish line at the inaugural TTXGP North American Championship two weeks ago. Read more... Add new comment
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A team from the electric motorcycle racing circuit of TTXGP took their winning ways to the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats to set a new land speed record yesterday.
Hurricane Earl cruising into Canadian motorcycle rally
Friday, 03 September 2010 | Written by Asia |
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Officials in Canada are looking closely at a motorcycle event taking place this weekend, but not for gangs or troublemakers. It’s the impending tropical storm conditions from Hurricane Earl that has some worried. Honda continues to tease with its 2011 motorcycle line-up
Thursday, 02 September 2010 | Written by Asia |
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While the recession may have taught the non-riding world to simplify things, motorcycle manufacturers seem to have one simple message; less chrome, more muscle. |
Graphic police video captures football player's motorcycle accident
Friday, 03 September 2010 | Written by Digits |
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A shocking police video of a truck crashing into a motorcycle at an intersection in Iowa City, Iowa is burning up cyberspace. Yamaha excited about latest naked motorcycle
Thursday, 02 September 2010 | Written by Digits |
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Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha is simply excited about getting naked with their latest motorcycle riding out for the new model year. |
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