Peter Lenz, 13, was killed yesterday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after his motorcycle crashed and he was hit by another racer. Here's an excerpt by Jonathan Welsh of the Wall Street Journal:"The death of 13-year-old motorcycle racer Peter Lenz...
Monday, August 30, 2010
Peter Lenz, Teen Motorcycle Racer, Dies at Indy
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Coast-to-Coast on a 95-Year-Old Harley
This story caught my eye. It tells of a coast-to-coast antique motorcycle race, the Motorcycle Cannonball Run, to start September 10, 2010 from Kitty Hawk, NC and end in Santa Monica, CA. One rider plans to ride a 1911 Harley-Davidson Silent Grey Fellow...
Are You Being Discriminated Against?
Have you had the police single you out for a traffic stop? Are you a tiny minority as a motorcycle rider in your city? See what happened to one lady rider in New York City. Here's an excerpt from an article by Honey Berk in AOL Autos:"Even more alarming...
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Ken
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Ken with his 2009 Triumph Speedmaster. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles. Get your picture in. For...
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Rendering of next-gen Honda Civic (2HC)
On the front cover of Japanese Mag-X magazine, there is a rendering of the next-gen 4-door Civic, codenamed 2HC (earlier post). Unfortunately, I don't have any further info or access to read what Mag-X claims, but I will do my best in order to find ...
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
2010 Jaguar XKR Car
Just one look at the Jaguar XKR � and you can understand, that Jaguar trade mark is in a full swing. Almost all its cars are well-thought, gorgeous, stylish and has no disadvantages, but for expensive price. But, who knows?New Jaguar XKR takes care...
2010 Jaguar XKR Car
Just one look at the Jaguar XKR � and you can understand, that Jaguar trade mark is in a full swing. Almost all its cars are well-thought, gorgeous, stylish and has no disadvantages, but for expensive price. But, who knows?New Jaguar XKR takes care...
New Audi A9 Concept Car
Audi has just released its latest concept design. It is known as the A9 concept and it is unlike anything we have seen in any production car to date. Audi plans to project its A9 concept at a higher standing than its current top dog, the A8. Audi...
New Audi A9 Concept Car
Audi has just released its latest concept design. It is known as the A9 concept and it is unlike anything we have seen in any production car to date. Audi plans to project its A9 concept at a higher standing than its current top dog, the A8. Audi...
New BMW M1 Concept Car
The concorso-e leganza Villa d�Este, Lake Como, in Italy, by BMW, because this is recovery, in 1999, and the German brand has always found space to show an alarming concept car. Sadly, they did not make it into production so far. Star has some mileage...
New BMW M1 Concept Car
The concorso-e leganza Villa d�Este, Lake Como, in Italy, by BMW, because this is recovery, in 1999, and the German brand has always found space to show an alarming concept car. Sadly, they did not make it into production so far. Star has some mileage...
Honda Jazz Hybrid to debut in Paris
The Jazz Hybrid will make its world motor show debut at the Paris Motor Show in September and it will mark the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been available to B-segment consumers.The new model will feature the same engine as the Insight hybrid,...
Monday, August 23, 2010
Aston DB AR1 Zagato and DB5 scale models arrived
Two new scale models arrived, a DB AR1 Zagato (by Spark) and a DB5 (by Minichamps), both in 1/43 scale....
A glimpse of the new Suzuki Swift 3-door
Those photos appeared on the net showing the 3-door version of the new Swift (earlier post) with a bodykit as well.To be honest, I am curious to see how the Sport version will look like and I hope that Suzuki will equip it with a decent engine (direct...
The all-new Morgan EvaGT!
Those are the images of the all-new EvaGT, shown in Pebble Beach! Wow!!! You can read the initial technical spec he...
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XPEDITION launched
The adventure bike market continues to grow with Suzuki announcing the launch of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XPEDITION. Based on the existing Suzuki V-Strom 650. Now fitted with black aluminium panniers (capacity of 82 litres), engine and hand guards, centre-stand...
Monday, August 16, 2010
2010 Jaguar XK | Automotive Wallpaper
The quintessentially British interior trappings are first-rate, and the ride is supple yet taut. Rear-seat space is a joke, but the rest of the XK is so nice that it can be forgiven. Exterior styling might be a bit too subtle for some, rear-seat space...
2010 Jaguar XK | Automotive Wallpaper
The quintessentially British interior trappings are first-rate, and the ride is supple yet taut. Rear-seat space is a joke, but the rest of the XK is so nice that it can be forgiven. Exterior styling might be a bit too subtle for some, rear-seat space...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Honda Recalls 2010 VT1300CR, CRA, and CT Motorcycles for Inaccurate Weight Label
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 Honda VT1300CR, VT1300CRA, and VT1300CT motorcycles manufactured from December 17, 2009 through May 24, 2010.These motorcycles fail to conform to the certification requirements of Part 567. The gross axle weight...
Monday, August 9, 2010
Seven new scale models arrived - Part 2
Mitsuoka Orochi Kabuto by HPI Resin Morgan Aero 8 2006 by Spark Opel Insignia Sports Tourer OPC by Sch...
Seven new scale models arrived - Part 1
Aston Martin Rapide 2010 by Minichamps Audi Typ A Phaeton 1910 by MinichampsAudi Sport quattro drivetrain by MinichampsHonda NSX Type R 1992 by Kyo...
More photos of Abu Dhabi Motors� Bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe inspired by Shaheen
More than a month ago, I posted this beautiful bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe by Abu Dhabi Motors (earlier post) and now, I came across with those photos having also a better resolution. Enjoy!Source: Drive Ara...
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Ducati Recalls 2010 MTS1200 for Throttle Cable Problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles.The throttle cables may come into contact with the upper edge of the radiator during normal operation of the motorcycle. This situation could cause the throttle cables to become...
Ducati Recalls 2010 MTS1200S for Center Stand Problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 Multistrada 1200S Touring Edition motorcycles.The motorcycle's center stand mounting screws may come loose during normal operation. This situation could cause the center stand to possibly become displaced from...
Ducati Recalls 2010 MTS1200 for Steering Problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles.During production an incorrect screw may have been installed in the motorcycle's steering head. This situation could cause the steering head to possibly become loose during normal...
Yamaha Recalls 2006-2010 YZF-R6 for Reflector Problem
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured from August 2005 through March 2010.The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of Federal...
Lotus Esprit V8 model added to my collection
So, this is yet another addition to my collection and I've got now both an early Esprit Turbo and this V8 mod...
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Bob
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Bob with his 2007 Suzuki Boulevard C50T w/Voyager trike kit. We need more pictures of men and women with their motorcycles....
Might Harley-Davidson Leave Milwaukee?
This report from the Associated Press by Dinesh Ramde indicates that 107 years in one town may be enough for Harley-Davidson. Here's an excerpt:"It's the roar that made Milwaukee famous � the distinctive throaty rumble of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle....
Daihatsu slightly upgrades Copen in Japan
Killed in Europe, the Copen will now be only available in Japan. Dressed with a new grill and front bumper, the Copen is also featuring a slightly modified interior with a new selection of steering wheels as well as leather seats.The new Copen is now...
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