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Proof: Change chain, gain power
By mark forsyth on 22/06/2011 18:35:11
Tsubaki power increase
for prolonged periods (never) I also plumped for that cheap trick of dropping the gearing by one tooth on the front sprocket for livelier acceleration.The measurable difference is there to see. Peak power is up from 166.97bhp (535) to 167.57 (Tsubaki 520 race
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Compressed air-powered motorcycle
By Visordown News on 02/11/2011 09:59:40
Can air power be the future of transportation?
AN Industrial Design student from Australia thinks he's discovered a solution to reduce the use of fossil fuels, with a compressed air-powered motorcycle.The '02 Pursuit' was designed and developed by RMIT Industrial Design student, Dean Benstead
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Michelin Pilot Power tyre review
By Simon Bowen on 14/10/2006 12:50:27
Pilot Power, that is. New dual compound sport rubber released
A YEAR AFTER launching the twin-compound, super sticky Power Race, Michelin has ventured forth with the more road-focused sport equivalent, using the same technology. The Pilot Power 2CT (two compound technology) deploys a softer compound
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Inventor introduces solar powered motorcycle
By Visordown News on 30/09/2008 16:15:55
Solar-panelled bike produces 800 watts, which, we reckon, is enough to power a good few light bulbs
Solar power ... not likely to catch on in the UKNo, it's not some sort of early April Fool, joke. This is a real motorcycle powered by solar panels.The bike is base around inventor Jim Corning's wife's Kawasaki 250.Corning took some technology used
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Government says 'No' to UK power limit
By Visordown News on 22/10/2009 18:24:52
"The Department for Transport is not aware of any evidence to support the introduction of a maximum engine power limit for motorcycles as an effective measure to reduce accidents"
AN ONLINE PETITION asking the Government to refrain from capping the power limit of motorcycles in the UK has been met by a favourable response from No.10 Downing Street.The petition, which asks the Government to "Not allow the draconian proposals
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Michelin Power Pure Offer
By Robin Goodwin on 27/04/2010 09:36:04
Buy lightweight tyres get entered to win a lightweight exhaust
Motorcyclists buying and fitting a pair of Michelin Power Pure motorcycle tyres between 1 May and 30 June will receive the chance to win one of 20 Akrapovic slip-on exhausts.Thanks to Michelin's patented Light Tyre Technology, Michelin claims
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Power Commander Five: Proof
By mark forsyth on 20/05/2011 21:27:19
Beloved 'Blade gets better still
You could talk about all the fuelling parameters of the 2011 Fireblade for about a week. Non-stop. I won’t. I could, but I’ve got other things to do. Throughout the power curve and different throttle positions there’s not a lot wrong with Honda
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Michelin Power Cup: Anglesey
By Visordown News on 21/06/2011 08:46:32
Mixing it up with the 1000s, gale force winds and the cows at Anglesey
I took the 848 to Anglesey to enter a round of the Michelin Power Cup. It was windy... and as we discovered: two people can't put up a gazebo in a gale. Not unless you want to see it roll across the paddock like a huge spiked bowling ball
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'Busa powered Golf up for sale
By Visordown News on 02/10/2007 10:57:38
350bhp monster has better power to weight than McLaren F1
conversions, is selling the company car, a Mark 1 Golf, converted to rear wheel drive and powered by a turbo charged Hayabusa engine.Making around 350bhp and weighing in at just 595kg, this Golf has a power to weight ratio of 588bhp per ton - more than the Mc
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Japanese toilet-powered trike
By Visordown News on 05/10/2011 10:38:16
..and no, we're not taking the piss
AN oddball Japanese toilet manufacturer has built a trike that is 'powered by poo'.Thankfully this three-wheeler fueled by toilet waste is just a (shit? - Ed) PR stunt by toilet makers TOTO. The Toilet Bike Neo Project has been created in an effort
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