Friday, June 5, 2009

Czechoslovakia


Already in the beginning of the 20th century Czechoslovakia was playing an important role in the European motor industry with many original ideas. In 1905, Laurent Klement (later Skoda) had a four cylinder chain-driven motorbike. The BD_Praga from 1927 was the first motorbike with DOHC, 39 years before Honda had one. A Czech motorcycle was in 1923 the first with an electrical starte

Arlen Ness,


The Californian motorspecialist Arlen Ness, the best Harley-Davidson tuner, had only one dream: to built worlds biggest dragster. After five years this dream came true.

AJS motor 2009


The legendary British trademark AJS was started in 1909 by machine manufacturer Joe Stevens in Wolverhampton. In the thirties, AJS was one of the companies which knew the right way to build multi-cylinder engines. The age of single cylinder motorcycles seemed to have passed, for racers as well as touring models.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

The Morini Corsaro


The Morini Corsaro 1200 Veloce also gets revised fuel injection to smooth out the throttle delivery and improve fuel efficiency and a fully adjustable Ohlins rear shock.

Hyosung GT650


Engine
Engine: 4-stroke, water-cooled, V-twin 8-Valve
Displacement: 647 cc
Carburetor: MIKUNI-BDSR39
Starter system: Electric
Clutch: Wet Multi-Plate Type
Gear Box: 6 speed

2009 Buell Blast


The Buell Blast is a motorcycle any rider will enjoy. This lightweight single inspires confidence in beginners, yet offers enough power and refined agility to satisfy the performance expectations of the most experienced motorcyclist. Easy to own and maintain - and easy on fuel at 68 miles per gallon - the Buell Blast is a fun and economical way to get around town or down the highway.

The XGames Xperience


Description: Taken at The XGames Xperience at Disney's California Adventure on opening day July 1st. Nikon D1x, 17-35mm 2.8, 1/500th @ f8. I motordrived 5 photos from a fixed position and blended them together in Photoshop 7.0.