France: Ruling Political Party Chairman Caught Speeding, Blames Everyone Else

Wed, Mar 10, 2010

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The chairman of the ruling party in France got caught speeding, 140 kph in a 90 kph zone… enough for a loss of license and impounding his car…

He blames the radar, the driver and the cops who caught him…. not his fault.

Poor guy….


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Video: the Suzuki way of life

Wed, Mar 10, 2010

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Posted on 03.10.2010 15:54
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Suzuki | video | funny | Motorcycles | Motorcycle News

Suzuki are backing up their “Way of Life” motto with a funny video showing regular people with a passion for Suzuki motorcycles working in an office and acting like they’re actually riding their bikes.

I wonder if companies willing to improve work efficiency would consider hiring bikers to do the job in their unique style.

Video: the Suzuki way of life originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 15:54 EST.

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We Smell a Ringer: Vance & Hines XR1200 spec series set for 2010 debut

Wed, Mar 10, 2010

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If you’re into going too fast on two wheels, chances are the name Terry Vance has crossed your radar a time or two. The pilot of Need-for-Speed Duo Vance & Hines spread the word recently from Daytona International Speedway that a new spec series featuring the Harley Davidson XR-1200 will run this year along with select AMA road racing events.

The Vance & Hines XR-1200 Series, as it is officially being called, will kick off at Road America this June in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, coincidentally, very close to Harley Davidson’s headquarters. Hmm. Question: How can one guarantee a Harley clad in Vance & Hines goodies will win races this year? Answer: You guessed it, the above-mentioned series is born. Looking on the bright side, at least the current economic state was taken into account when pricing the race kit.

For a mere $3,500, potential racers will get full exhaust and fuel management systems and race body work that includes a number plate, solo-seat and tail section, as well as the belly-pan valance. But wait, that’s not all. A 17-inch front wheel and matching front fender, steering damper, oil cooler relocation package and race graphics is also on the menu. Now that’s what we call a deal! Of course it will be available to the public as a street legal kit as well. The claim to fame is that anyone with an XR and a dream can get involved without significant investment.

Fact is, some top talent has made its way through the ranks as the result of spec class racing. Add to that, who doesn’t like to watch a good Boxer Cup from time to time? It can be fun when the playing field is leveled a bit. Let’s hope the action is strong and the series spreads beyond it’s slated current boundaries (east of the Mississippi only) to give everyone a chance to hear the ever pleasant sounds of a big twin bouncing off the rev limiter at race-track near you.

[Source: AMA Pro Racing]

We Smell a Ringer: Vance & Hines XR1200 spec series set for 2010 debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:31:00 EST.

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Motohaus Interphone F4 Blue-Tooth Intercom Released

Wed, Mar 10, 2010

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Interphone’s new F4 intercom harnesses the latest Bluetooth® wireless stereo technology, together with state of the art noise cancellation techniques, to deliver advanced communications on the move in a motorcycle-friendly package.




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BOS Release Can for BMW S1000RR

Wed, Mar 10, 2010

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Performance exhaust specialist BOS has developed a MotoGP style slip-on silencer for BMW’s 193bhp S1000RR sports bike.




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Ghost bike or the most aerodynamic Skeleton ever

Wed, Mar 10, 2010

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Posted on 03.10.2010 10:17
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Ghost bike

The Skeletor is a truly unique custom made motorcycle by Vardenchi Customs from India and guess what. It doesn’t have a V-twin engine or much chrome to make it shine as it is ridden down the freeway, but its builder declares: “I’ve never got so many stares on a motorcycle before.” That is most likely because after hours and hours of hard work, the Skeletor motorcycle looks like it just rode out of a graveyard in a MJ-like music video.

The scary looking thing was actually ordered by a Mumbai celebrity and it took Vardenchi Customs three months to complete. It looks like the very demanding customer isn’t craving for an impressive horsepower figure, just a way to stand out furthermore from the crowd.

Based on a Vardenchi Classic, the Skeletor features the shop’s regular frame and two-arm-swinger, while the fork meets the frame at a rake angle that helps making it look like engaging in a some sort of attack position. On top of the original frame, this custom gets a bone-like look with a metal matte silver paintjob. Okay, this isn’t a prety sight in your rear view mirror, but it will sure let paparazzi know when their target is on the move.

Ghost bike or the most aerodynamic Skeleton ever originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 10:17 EST.

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Nexus scooter concept for airports

Wed, Mar 10, 2010

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Posted on 03.10.2010 11:26
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Nexus scooter concept

This may not look like a student’s regular scooter concept, but more like an ingenious mean of short distance commuting inside airports. It is called Nexus and designer Francisco Lupin thought at everything to make it happen: two electric engines fed by four 12V batteries will supposedly be capable to power what we like to call the suitcase scooter to a top speed of 15 km/h (9.3 mph) while carrying a maximum load of 110 kg (242.5 pounds). It will go like this for two hours before emptying the batteries.

The Nexus can also be used as a regular suitcase when the batteries are empty and as long as it will fit in the overhead compartment, I’m buying one as soon as they start making it…if it ever happens, of course.

Nexus scooter concept for airports originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 11:26 EST.

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Last few days there have been several rumors doing the internet on the motorcycle industry.

Here’s a round up of three rumors…..


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The French regional elections are to be held next week, and the three main motorcycle organizations have sent all candidates an 8 questionnaire, asking them for their position towards motorcycles.

Sad…. a quarter of politicians responded, the green party want to kill all bikers, and the rest are not interested…. sad.


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Here’s pretty cool ad that has been running in Europe for a while during the MotoGP races. It’s from Suzuki motorcycles, and it shows people in an office, who just love riding their motorcycles.


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