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Carry a motorcycle under your plane, James-Bond-like

So you've got your own plane. Big deal. I'm not impressed, rich guy ... a Yamaha XT225 motorcycle underneath your light aircraft. That way, when you fly somewhere to a small ... . If you want to really impress me, I want to know how you're going to tote your badass motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-08-14 16:37:06

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Maybe the Mongols Should Go to Oakland

Maybe the Mongols Should Go to Oakland By Daniel McDermon Tags: motorcycles, scooters, Yamaha Two-wheel motor news we’ve been reading around the Web… • An Italian newspaper, citing unnamed sources, reported that Harley-Davidson is negotiating to buy MV Agusta. Meanwhile [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 13:31:31

When Money Is Tight We Put More Thoughts Into Our Gifts

I can't believe tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Only 1 more month until Christmas and I haven't really even started my shopping ... to give your boyfriend one of the yamaha motorcycle parts he really wants and needs but hasn't [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 14:17:18

Amazon is looking for Easyriders

Amazon.com announced the newest addition to their family today - their Motorcycle &amp; ATV Store ... of motorcycle they ride, both new riders and enthusiasts can find the tools, parts and accessories ... Racing, Harley Davidson, HJC, Joe Rocket, Kawasaki, motorcycle, Shoei, store, Suzuki, Tour Master, Yamaha [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 21:44:36

Electric Sports Cars: here and now?

Forget the hybrid drive vehicles that Toyota, Lexus and Honda are pushing ... for the mass market, little more than expensive PR stunts. It is only now that the major players ... (Lightning have also already produced an electric motorcycle concept based on a Yamaha R1 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 15:08:32

Yamaha's Deux Ex Machina Futuristic Motorcycle Concept

Deus Ex Machina1.jpg Everyone who thought Uno and Segway were way out of the ordinary should see this new Yamaha electric vehicle concept ... Machina, literally meaning the god from the machine. It's a wearable motorcycle which mimics ... and the 2 linear actuators integrated onto the motorcycle. An in-wheel motor supplies the torque [more...]

Date: 2008-05-27 12:20:18

Yamaha FZ16

LORD OF THE STREETS In this country’s motorcycle history a new chapter begins. A masterpiece is born ... belongs to YAMAHA’s advanced technologies. The FZ16 takes attention away from others on the road ... you have the sensation of ruling the streets to your heart’s content. “LORD TAKES OVER” Each and every part of FZ16 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 04:03:03

The CarvX four-wheeled carving recumbent bike

Vehicles with a carving or tilting mechanism to assist in steering through corners make a lot of sense ... Yamaha's Tesseract four-wheel motorcycle Vectrix Electric Maxi-Scooter three-wheeler prototype ... Piaggio MP3 scooter and we've seen numerous design platforms that incorporate this approach [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 07:39:22

AutoblogGreen for 09.12.08

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Hear that? The low rumble of an E-Flex in the distance? ... Actor Matthew Modine brings Bike for a Day event to NYC Honda and Yamaha to make electric motorcycles [more...]

Date: 2008-09-12 10:14:47

Mokemobile

Mokemobile September 25th, 2008 by Braddah Lance Yesterday a friend had asked (for her co-worker) ... transportation did…. work a full-time job, two part-time, go school full-time and still squeezed in coaching. In a few months I got it - my very first motorcycle! It was a 1993 Yamaha FZR 600 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 18:16:36

Yamaha introduces 2009 R1 with crossplane firing order

Filed under: Tech, Motorcycles Click above for more shots of the 2009 Yamaha R1 As is often the case when one of the big four Japanese bike ... for us to include in a write-up. For the '09 Yamaha R1, though, there are some huge differences which are sure to become major talking points over the next few months. For starters, Yamaha [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 18:02:00

Bajaj XCD Sprint 150cc

You read it first at vicky.in It’s one of the biggest scoops we ever informed you. Sources close to Bajaj Auto tells us that to meet the new competetiors like Apache RTR FI, Yamaha ... the growing popularity of 125cc+ motorcycles. Towards this purpose Bajaj will launch a new sport motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 03:14:46

A Review Of The 2006 Yamaha Raptor 700

Topics: safety helmet, motorcycles, helmet tips, safety guides, safe driving, vehicle accidents One weekend at Gordons Well (Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area), I had the opportunity to take a ride on a 2006 Yamaha Raptor ... 700cc Yamaha Raptor Engine Type: 686cc liquid-cooled, SOHC 4-stroke single w/fan, 4-valve Bore [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 12:05:33

2009 Yamaha RD350 Concept

Two-stroke motorcycle engines are akin to the dodo bird – or nearly so ... that the two-stroke streetbike might be experiencing its own resurrection, as these concept sketches ... technology can be somehow adapted to a street-legal motorcycle engine. The challenge Bimota and others [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 17:32:38

He loves Harley Davidson

Hubby loves sport, despite it is indoor or outdoor activities. Other than sport, he loves cycling, in short, he is just an enthusiast of motorcycle. The first bike he had is Yamaha RXZ, then the second bike he had is Kawasaki ZXR ... and genuine Harley Accessories, like the Surdyke.com is definitely a site that Harley Davidson [more...]

Date: 2008-05-26 06:31:36

PNP Caraga report: Traffic, shooting incidents probed

By PO3 Philip Amer Posas Mazo | PIA.GOV.PH Butuan City (27 November) -- The police are investigating a collission accident involving two motorcycles last Tuesday ... a black Yamaha Crypton without plate number, driven by Benhur Bragas, 40 years old, married [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 08:04:50

Yamaha V-Max Motorcycle

Fifty years from now petrol will be outlawed and all those who use it will be fotced underground. Bikers will be bikers again ... and 1770mm wheelbase and becomes a pussycat. The suburbs and freeway stand between [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 12:01:17

Honda announces 'brake by wire' supersport motorcycle

Honda announces 'brake by wire' supersport motorcycle Future Honda CBR models will be fitted with a dual combined braking system that incorporates ... braking. Can-Am Spyder Roadster review Yamaha set to release world's quickest motorcycle Bold new Chinese Racing bid unveiled Harley-Davidson Museum to open in July Dreamfit: the motorcycle [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 06:11:55

Callaway V-16 Cyclone

Callaway Hints at Show Car for V16 Cyclone Engine Posted Nov 16th 2008 5: ... using four Yamaha 1,000 cc motorcycle engines mounted on a unique block. Dubbed the Cyclone ... , the aluminum block helps keep its dry weight down at just 334 lbs. Callaway used the Yamaha motors because [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 08:07:17

Motorbike Drag Racing-Dumaguete

I am always interested in manifestations of popular culture where ever I travel ... first of its kind motor bike was voted best all time motorcycle by the Discovery Channel. An amazing ... , Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki all make updated 100 and 125cc versions whick resemble futuristic cafe racers [more...]

Date: 2008-04-08 03:52:00

Tomorrow's Transportation Today: The Uno by Ben Gulak

It has zero emissions, a simple on off switch, one wheel (okay, two wheels but they are really close together) and killer looks ... shop outside Toronto. He modified the frame from a Yamaha R1, which is wider than most motorcycles [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 08:45:00

Wearable Motorcycle- yes that says Wearable

wearable motorcyle Check out this crazy concept from Yamaha- the wearable motorcycle. The Deus Ex Machina would be powered via ultra-capacitors and nano-phosphate batteries and controlled by 36 [more...]

Date: 2008-05-23 17:16:08

Street Legal Bumper Cars

Retro Thing reader Jack Szwergold recently sent us a link to a flickr set of what seem to be street legal bumper cars ... built around vintage bumper car bodies, although with a custom frame, leather interior and motorcycle ... , Germany, and Austria. They're powered by Yamaha and Kawasaki engines; the original Harleys shook the cars [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 20:23:38

1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe

Motorcycling’s heavyweight cruiser championship is turning into a crowded arena these days as each manufacturer throws their contender into the fray. Harley-Davidson has upped their bid for a title [more...]

Date: 2008-08-05 23:34:34

Clemens Leonhardt's Gunbus Motorcycle

"The World's Biggest Motorcycle." Lots of photos and a screensaver here. Via. *Previously: Yamaha Tesseract, New Motorcycle Designed By Square Enix? [more...]

Date: 2008-07-13 20:14:00

No Pretty Pictures

I know better than to discuss politics or religion at a party but I have to say I am happy that the US election has finally taken place ... but… Now I’m looking at some interesting stats on Yamaha. The global revenue was down in the first ... ! Motorcycle sales were down in NA about 20% as were ATV / Snowmobile but overall motorcycles saved the day [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 20:56:33

Increased Popularity of Natural Gas Vehicles in Thailand

In 2005 Green Car Congress noted that Mercedes was expanding production of NGVs (Natural Gas Vehicles) to Thailand ... on NGV. Energtek ANG Project A Yamaha RS100T motorcycle converted to burn natural gas [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 13:18:39

Honda's outrageous DN-01 to launch August 1

Honda's outrageous DN-01 to launch August 1 From its sports-scooter meets future-cruiser styling to its dual-mode auto/sports-shift infinitely ... of raised eyebrows and shaking heads. BMW's two-wheel-drive, 800cc hill climb motorcycle Holy Cow – the Batcycle becomes the Batpod Yamaha developing CVT enduro bike First images Maxtra 125 motor [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 06:34:15

Deus Ex Machina Wearable Motorcycle Concept

deus_ex2.jpg deus_ex.jpg Art Center College of Design student Jake Loniak combined motorcycle technology with an exoskeleton form for what is essentially a wearable motorcycle. Named Deus Ex Machina and branded by Yamaha, it's intended to serve as an extension of the body. Loniak found inspiration in Biomechatronics and used 36 pneumatic [more...]

Date: 2008-05-27 20:55:26

The Daily Wrap Up

NEC Motorcycle and Scooter Show 2008 Yamaha DVX-1000: 2.1 Home Cinema System Sony Denies March 2009 PS3 Price Cut Black Friday Camera Deals - Get Your New Camera Now! Seven Pounds Behind [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 04:31:20

Craigslist Musical Dedication Of The Day

Totally Awesome Kick Ass Motorcycle Date: 2008-09-22, 5:44PM CDT Motorcycle for sale: ... . This motorcycle is not just a way of transportation, it is a way of life. The side of the gas tank says Yamaha which loosely translates to "Kick Ass Stealth Ninja Motorcycle". I stole this motorcycle from Chuck [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 22:06:16

Honda to launch superbike in India, following Suzuki and Yamaha.

" Honda Motorcycle &amp; Scooter India (HMSI) wholly owned arm of Honda Motor Corporation of Japan has witness rise in sales in Novemberwith 100,162 units,with 63,004 scooters and 37,158 motorcycles. " read more [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 06:07:28

Can Your Scooter Do This?

Even though he’s a little goofy looking to some people, my little Yamaha C3, ... of ownership. Even though I’m already taking motorcycle lessons in preparation for moving ... to the coffee shop. Do I ride home and get the car? If I was riding a motorcycle or any other scooter [more...]

Date: 2008-09-28 19:09:43

Sport Tourer Comparo: BMW R1200RT vs. Sprint ST vs. Yamaha

Red Triumph Sprint ST Damn I love motorcycles. I kid you not. I wish I lived somewhere that I could ride one all day every day ... , the Triumph Sprint ST and the Yamaha FJR1300. Each rider is going to have a different preference among [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 07:23:34

Cool motorcyles

Cool Best Selling Automotive Products:I found this motorcycles very interesting:Aprilia RSV-1000RJapan Yamaha FZ6Ducati 1098 BipostoYamaha YZF-R6Yamaha YZFR1 BLACKBest selling products in automotive list:Detailer's Choice Exterior Microfiber Cleaning KitBlack & Decker AAW100 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 00:37:00

Zoom w a View: Future change to Motorcycle Monday

The 650cc Suzuki Savage mentioned in the post below was perfect for a nine-day ride to Fenelon Falls, Renfrew County, Bonnechere P.P. and beyond ... .A year later it was replaced by my current bike, a work of art from some angles, a 1984 Yamaha Virago, which took me even farther afield.Future posts on Motorcycle Mondays will reveal where [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 21:18:00

Harley-Davidson acquires MV Agusta group

Harley-Davidson acquires MV Agusta group Strange bedfellows: ... . Honda's outrageous DN-01 to launch August 1 BMW's two-wheel-drive, 800cc hill climb motorcycle Holy Cow – the Batcycle becomes the Batpod Yamaha developing CVT enduro bike First images Maxtra 125 motor [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 03:03:26

ICL player involved in accident in Chandigarh

Ishan Malhotra, an Indian Cricket League (ICL) player who is part of the Chandigarh Lions team, was involved in an accident here when he hit two pedestrians with his motorcycle, the police said Sunday. Ishan was riding his Yamaha R1 supersports bike late Saturday when he hit two boys [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 06:42:36

Yamaha rides North Georgia

I have attached a google search on the Yamaha product introduction, so that you can see the press results from a recent product launch of the Yamaha V Star 950, which ... mountains. All of the major motorcycle magazines attended this event, coordinated by an agency in Los [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 14:09:44

Yamaha Motorcycle T Max T-max Tmax Racing Jacket Bike

US $42.99 End Date: Tuesday Dec-23-2008 16:14:13 PST Buy It Now for only: US $42.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list More... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 23:53:37

Suzuki plans Rs 150-cr expansion

Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Japanese company Suzuki Motor (SMC) ... , Bajaj Pulsar, TVS apache RTR, Honda Unicorn and Yamaha FZ16. The all new bike has been inspired ... and motorcycles will also be a part of it,” SMIPL joint-MD Katsumi Takata said. “We have designed [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 08:45:24

Virago

I just gotta share this---For our 46th wedding anniversary I bought Maggie a 2001 Yamaha Virago 250 to learn on. She loved it ... me that motorcycle! Thought it was funny didn't you? " What the H--- are you talking about? "Here- Look up Virago ... -like. Then she laughed and I was off the hook. I HAD to share it online with the Virago crowd. That resulted [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 08:17:38

Yamaha Racing

Yamaha Racing We have seen the future of Yamaha racing, and it's the Deus Ex Machina motorcycle. Powered by nano-phoshpate batteries/ultra-capacitors, it's controlled "using 36 pneumatic muscles [more...]

Date: 2008-05-23 01:06:00

Young Lust

Ah, memories! Once upon a time, in the land of long ago and far away (1984 in Pearl River NY actually) ... street legal. I wanted a street bike, so I found a mint second hand Yamaha SECA 550 and got my street ... automatic transmission - on a motorcycle!!! - I was happy with it. King of the Road [more...]

Date: 2008-06-15 19:33:03

Buy A Motorcycle- Invest In Good Health Insurance

Motor cycle is also known as cycle or bike or motor bike is a two wheeled vehicle which runs on a motor or engine ... , or for traveling on off road conditions. There is a growth in the sale figures of motorcycle as people ... manufacture good motor cycles to choose from like Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki etc. You can buy the Honda motor [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 05:14:59

Totally Technical- The Enigma behind the 2009 R1 engine

Have you noticed that every time there is a new product from any of the auto giants, comes along a handful of totally news and never before seen technology. Now, Yamaha has launched the 2009 edition of its best selling R1 motorcycle and the main focus this time turns towards [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 17:10:31

EAGLERIDER

Motorcycling has come a long way from the days of stereotypical riders to the present where riding motorcycles is for everyone ... plans and programs. They have a huge selection of motorcycles to choose from including BMW, Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Ninja and Yamaha. In addition, they also rent trailers, snow mobiles [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 01:04:01

Stoner wins MotoGP, Rossi puts on a display to take second

Last year's world champ Casey Stoner lead from pole to clinch victory in the Australian MotoGP today, ... motorcycle rider in history 2008 MotoGP teams begin to emerge Yamaha unveils Rossi’s 2008 YZR-M1 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-06 00:48:07

Black Bras on Mopeds, er, Motorcycles

July 8, 2008 at 11:16 pm (Familia, Freedom, Friends) ... and a continued dependence on fossil fuels.” ~Shelley Berkley 2000 Yamaha Virago 250 I thought it might ... . However, I’ve started riding a motorcycle around (not mine, thanks messiestobjects - turns [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 03:16:49

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