Episode 67 for March 20, 2011 Not in the ballpark, and that’s ok!

American muscle bike, hydrogen fuel cells and Zero gets far, far more than zero! This week, after a week’s hiatus, James and Chris are back to explain exactly what the new Motus will cost, and of course to delve into all the deep and detailed tech specs. After that, we get a science lesson on hydrogen - and by science we mean the guys speculate, guess and postulate on fuel cells. Zero wows us again, this time not with a new bike or model, but with investors tossing more and more cash at Zero. Pretty soon they’re going to have to start burning the cash because it’s got to be taking up all the room. James doens’t get all wacky and political, yet utters the words “good for the fed”, as we learn that there’s a bill pending to block the use of federal funds for motorcycle-only checkpoints. Japan has more on its plate than making sure the USA gets their toys; most of Japan’s motorcycle manufacturers shut down production for the time being. iTunes makes donating to Japan’s relief efforts easy! https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/buyCharityGiftWizard Lots and lots of feedback! Links...

• Everyone’s talking about Motus. Shall we?
  • http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/md-first-look-motus-mst-sport-tourer/
  • http://www.motusmotorcycles.com/
• Suzuki builds a fuel cell Burgman
  • http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2011/03/suzuki-achieves-world-first-with-burgman-fuel-cell-scooter/
• Zero gets mo’ money
  • http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/zero-motorcycles-17-million-dollar-investment/
  • (888)786-9376
• Bill introduced to STOP fed-funded bike-only checkpoints (thanks Scott Bolton)
  • http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=43510
• Short show this week: Daytona bike week and racing is the majority of the news.
• Honda stops motorcycle production after quake
  • http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/14/honda-temporarily-shutters-motorcycle-facilities-in-wake-of-earthquake/
  • http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/honda-suzuki-yamaha-halt-production-earthquake/