We’ve got it all this week. Boots that keep water in, Barney the Dinosaur and even bigger Bavarian beasts. Then we’ll talk about unidentified things in the woods, something neither of us cares about, electric bikes that might be affordable, and a fleet of electrics from the tuning fork company. Someone can’t count, we’ll [...]
This week Chris and I talk about the VFR1200F’s new (over priced) high-tech (over priced) dual clutch (over priced) transmission (it costs a lot). We also cover Ducati’s rumored run at Mr. Max’s power cruiser crown, the Sprint ST’s continued existence and Kawasaki’s newest Ninja. We’ll give you a peak at a gizmo that [...]
Episode 34 – Dorm Room Chique Insanity
Kawasaki escalates the litre bike chase with a new ZX10. http://www.kawasaki-challenge.com/#/teaser YouTube link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9shD115t4o Sport bike escalation is nothing new, but is this a new level? Will this affect insurance across the board? Prices? Vespa’s GTS300 is new for 2010. Does this mean an increase in larger-CC [...]
Episode 32 – May 30, 2010
Skype interview with Reuben Bakker, product manager for New Enough 1Q sales down, industry wide. First quarter motorcycle sales data from the Motorcycle Industry Council shows a 22.7% drop compared to 2009. The estimated sales figures, compiled by the MIC from participating manufacturers, show a drop across all [...]
Episode 13 for January 17, 2010
News and opinions The new Z1000: B-King light? Definitely a hooligan. And that’s OK! ( http://kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=432&scid=6 ) BMW drops less than other MFGs in the market space. As reported on MotorcycleUsa.com – “BMW announced the news on Monday, January 11, touting sales data from the Motorcycle Industry Council. According [...]
Episode 12 for January 10, 2010
Special Guests: Ken Denton and Jim Kennedy News and Opinions Recalls BMW: Poor fuel quality may result in small deposits in the throttle bodies. Kawasaki: The engine case on affected motorcycles may leak engine oil on the rear tire. Buell: Due to a manufacturing issue with a part [...]
Episode 11 for January 3, 2010
Special Guest: Prubert (email: prubert01@yahoo.com) News and Opinion Kawasaki pulls out of AMA road racing Motorcycle USA “Best of 2009 Awards” Follow Up and Feed Back AutoCom iTunes Reviews Interview: Part II with Prubert Music provided by Music Alley Opening music: ‘No Way’ by KunK Additional music: ‘Groovement Movement’, ‘Taxi [...]
Episode 4, for November 15, 2009
News and Opinion Kawasaki Versys Magazine Reviews Mods and Maintenance Tires Pirelli Angel ST Dunlop GT502 (That’s the best link I could find) Followup and Feedback C14 correction Coming soon Special guest: Prubert Holiday show Music provided by Music Alley Opening music: ‘No Way’ by KunK Additional music: [...]
Episode 3 for the week of November 8, 2009
News and Opinions Suzuki in trouble? Yamaha – nothing new in the lineup 2010 Concours 14 – upgrades and improvements Mods and Maintenance Winter bike storage prep Dynabeads – snake oil or reality? ( http://innovativebalancing.com/ ) Followup and feedback from last week – clarification on BRP [...]
