Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

Biker Cooling System On Motorcycle - WTF?

Mike Werner — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:15:00 +0200

Here's a funny patent filed last year. It's for a motorcycle cooling system for the biker.

It's based on a mist spray that gets mounted on the motorcycle's handlebar, spraying a fine mist, cooling down the biker....

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That Does Not Look Secure

Mike Werner — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:15:00 +0200

This doesn't exactly inspire confidence when it comes to transporting votes in a major election.

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Video: Future GPS - Funny

Mike Werner — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:45:00 +0200

Funny video clip about what might happen to our GPS if they become more human.

Scary...

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UK: June Motorcycles Sales - Gloomy

Mike Werner — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:30:00 +0200

The UK based motorcycle industry association have published the June 2009 sales statistics for the UK.

Not good, really not good. A lot less motorcycles and scooters sold.... bummer.

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Hybrid Peugot Hymotion Motorcycle On Sale Next Year

Mike Werner — Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:45:00 +0200

Announced last year at the Paris car exhibition, the hybrid Peugeot Hymotion will go on sale next year.

With a 125 cc engine and two electric engines, performance should be that of a 400 cc scooter/motorcycle, while using only 2 liters per 100 kms, emitting only 47 grams / 100 km of CO2.

Not bad...

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In the Police Motorcycle Oooops Category

Mike Werner — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:58:19 +0200

I guess this doesn't do your Police career any good... image the bill to repair all these motorcycles.

I can fell for the cop... think what he was feeling when his motorcycle started slipping away..

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A Visit To Ducati Factory/Museum

Mike Werner — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:30:00 +0200

While on a trip to the Tuscany area in Italy, I decided to pop-in at Ducati and have a tour of their facilities.

Ducati were gracious to accommodate me, despite the short notice. Here's a view of their museum and factory.

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Spain: Motorcycle Scrapage Deal Approved

Mike Werner — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 08:01:38 +0200

Spain have recently announced a motorcycle scrapage deal. For motorcycle between 5 and 7 years old, you can get up to €750 reductions.

Some manufacturers are upping the ante, Kawasaki have announced up to €2300 reductions for the purchase of a ZX-6R motorcycle.

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Motorcycle Speedometer Deviations

Mike Werner — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 18:30:00 +0200

Now that French authorities are letting no-one speed more than a couple of kph over the speed limit, it's good to know what speed your motorcycle shows and what speed you truly are riding.

French magazine Moto Revue tested many motorcycles from different years, and published the deviations in speeds. Here are the highlights.

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Ride In Luxury - Bentley Motorcycle

Mike Werner — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:43:13 +0200

If you think a motorcycle is not luxurious enough, that you need to ride a motorcycle in style, try the Bentley motorcycle.

That will impress the valet parking at the Four Seasons hotel...

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Video: Bajaj Motorcycle - Fastest Indian

Mike Werner — Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:30:00 +0200

Bajaj have come out with a new motorcycle, the Pulsar 220, and it's billed as "The Fastest Indian" (nice play of words).

And as you can expect, new motorcycle = new TV ad.... nice

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The 1st Live Purple Ducati Motorcycle I’ve Seen

Mike Werner — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:00:00 +0200

It's the first time I see a real, live, purple Ducati Monster motorcycle.

Despite what I thought when announced, it looks good. But still... a Ducati motorcycle should be any color, as long as it's red.

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France: Further Intolerance Towards Speeding-Money Please

Mike Werner — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:09:32 +0200

France have announced that they are increasing their intolerance for speeders.

Before, if you were riding your motorcycle in town for example at 55 kph in a 50 kph zone, you were not ticketed. Now, in a 50 kph zone, you'll get a ticket riding at 53 kph!

That's a money generating law, guaranteed! It's a jackpot for the cash strapped French government!

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On The Last Leg Back From Italy

Mike Werner — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:00:00 +0200

I'm heading back on the last leg of our Italian trip, back to the office.

Miss me??

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Video: BMW Motorcycles - Excellent

Mike Werner — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:00:00 +0200

Here's a really funny, and well done TV ad for BMW France. It's very much in the Kawasaki style, humor and not even showing a motorcycles.

You've got to read the description before seeing the video, since there's some local culture involved.

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Carrying A Coffin On A Motorcycle

Mike Werner — Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0200

Motorcycle hearses are expensive, but bikers do want to be brought to their last resting place in one. So what to do?

This chap is offering a cheaper version of a motorcycle hearse...

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Video: Yamaha Scooter - Save Money On Fuel

Mike Werner — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 +0200

Nice TV ad from Yamaha for their scooters.

Save fuel, ride a scooter... that's the message.

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Saddle-sore? Put A Few Rugs On Your Motorcycle

Mike Werner — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:00:00 +0200

Saddles can be a pain in the butt... why not put a nice shaggy rug on your motorcycle like this guy did?

Much softer...

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Special Motorcycle Sidecars: Canoe

Mike Werner — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:00:00 +0200

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