Motorcycle Archive

  • DIY: Motorcycle cowling increase mileage, decrease sex appeal, exponentially

    DIY: Motorcycle cowling increase mileage, decrease sex appeal, exponentially

    This particular DIY project makes sense. It's been proven that in order to increase the MPG on your motorcycle (or scooter in this case), all you need to do it add a cowling. Cyclists use this concept in increase speed, the solar powered cars use this, it makes sense. That still doesn't mean that you should do it, at least, not in this color.

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  • See a Suzuki GSX-R assemble itself

    See a Suzuki GSX-R assemble itself

    In an homage to "Sledgehammer" video by Peter Gabriel, novice film director "Noah" and "Noah's Dad" created a stop motion video of their Suzuki motorcycle assembling itself. Stop motion video is often overlooked in this day of CGI and special effects, however it is put to very good use here.

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  • Ducati Hypermotard 796. No, really. That’s what its called.

    Ducati Hypermotard 796. No, really. That’s what its called.

    Seeing as how all of our readers are avid motorcycle enthusiasts who can drop ten grand for the latest crotch rocket, here's Ducati's latest street machine. If you are one of those lucky few, how about purchasing a fleet and donating it to your favorite tech blog?

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  • Extreme DIY: Electric motorcycle built by 22-year-old

    Extreme DIY: Electric motorcycle built by 22-year-old

    When I say DIY, I mean he DIY'ed, not necessarily that you can DIY. This 22-year-old college student took a Kawasaki ninja frame, stripped it down, and with help from his electrical engineer father, built a pretty damn amazing electric motorcycle.

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