Honda Motorbikes: January 2012

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ads: Harley-Davidson - Hand-picked plus 2 more

Ads: Harley-Davidson - Hand-picked
World Records: Fastest Electric Motorcycle - eSolex
France: Motorcycle Rest Stops for Enduropale 2012

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 08:00 AM PST

I really don't understand the Harley-Davidson advertisement philosophy. Their main thread is rebellion; being a bad person. So does that mean that Harley motorcycle riders are all bad people? Because that's what their ads say.

Here are three print ads from McCann-Erickson in the UK. The first one is actually pretty good, the other two expand on the main theme and the message gets lost.

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World Records: Fastest Electric Motorcycle - eSolex

Posted: 31 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST

It's incredible if you think about it. Last year, during Speed Week at the Bonneville Salt Flats, where cars and motorcycles often reach speeds of 200 mph, trying to break some speed record, one vehicle managed to obtain a record, but at a very low speed...

The vehicle was the e-Solex, an electric Solex moped, and with the 4 French motorcycle lovers, the electric Solex managed the world record of 32 kph (19.893 mph).

The reason this is certified as a world record? Because it's the first mass-produced, unmodified, electric motorcycle to try for the record. Before that, the record stood at 0 mph. So now they are in the record books.

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France: Motorcycle Rest Stops for Enduropale 2012

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST

If you're planning to attend world's craziest, and biggest, beach motorcycle race, the Le Touquet Enduropale, on next weekend (February 4 & 5), and you're going on a motorcycle, here are the special rest places for bikers.

There are 3 of them, places motorcycle riders can go to, to get their bike checked out, drink hot drinks, and mingle with other bikers.

Also, several motorways should be free for motorcycles going to the race.

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: The Netherlands: No Full Face Helmets On The Street plus 2 more

The Netherlands: No Full Face Helmets On The Street
Europe 2011 Motorcycle Registrations Statistics
Indonesia: Motorcycle Tires Roadside Change - Good Business

The Netherlands: No Full Face Helmets On The Street

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 08:00 AM PST

Following closely in the footsteps of France and Belgium, The Netherlands are voting in a law forbidding the wearing of face masks, traditionally found in Muslim countries. This means that the traditional nicabs or burqas worn by Muslim women will be outlawed.

But what that also means is that a full face helmet will be outlawed as well. You will be allowed to ride your motorcycle with it (apparently), but once you stop your motorcycle and get off, you'll need to remove the helmet, or if possible, open it (for modular helmets).

Failing to do so will cost you a fine.

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Europe 2011 Motorcycle Registrations Statistics

Posted: 30 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST

The Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers, ACEM, have released the sales statistics for motorcycles and other PTWs in Europe for 2011.

In average over 32 countries last year, there was a reduction in the number of motorcycles and other PTWs sold. More than 1.7 million units were pushed out the door last year.

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Indonesia: Motorcycle Tires Roadside Change - Good Business

Posted: 29 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST

Indonesia Motorcycle Tire Roadside Change

Looks like a good business to have in Indonesia. Almost no financial outlay, working outside, working on motorcycles, and all that for 22 bucks.

Looks like the tire delivery services could do good business here.

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Friday, January 27, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 27 January 2012 plus 2 more

Top Internet Stories - 27 January 2012
Scooters and Pizzas
India: Motorcycle Daredevils Strike Again

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Motorcycle Tire Delivery Service - Worldwide plus 2 more

Motorcycle Tire Delivery Service - Worldwide
WTF of the Week: DIY Motorcycle Fairing
Heaps Of Destroyed Motorcycles - Gasp

Motorcycle Tire Delivery Service - Worldwide

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 08:00 AM PST

French/Swiss company Pneus-Online are going for world domination. They sell motorcycle tires on-line for less money than at garages, and they have an enormous network of garages and mobile workshops that will fit your tires for you.

They are all over Europe (15,500 garages), Canada, shortly in the USA and Brazil, and more countries coming.

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WTF of the Week: DIY Motorcycle Fairing

Posted: 26 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST

You're desperate, dumb, and/or just plain stupid to try this... but then if you look at the rest of the motorcycle you got to wonder about the mental health of its owner.

But then a motorcycle is a motorcycle...

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Heaps Of Destroyed Motorcycles - Gasp

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST

Gasp! What a waste....

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Royal Enfield Car plus 2 more

Royal Enfield Car
Video: Shit Bikers Say
France: Divide and Conquer

Royal Enfield Car

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 08:00 AM PST

Royal Enfield are a well established and long time manufacturer of motorcycles. In fact, they have the oldest model still in production. They used to be English, but are now based in India, and they produce some of world's best classic motorcycles.

They're not known for making fast motorcycles, you known... sportsbikes. They make classic, or shall I say vintage motorcycles that you can ride in the countryside, taking your time, enjoying the ride and views.

It's therefore a surprise to see a sportscar using a Royal Enfield engine. But it's true. This is the Berkeley B-95 LHD (Left Hand Drive). The car was built in 1959, and they only made 12 LHD units, 3 survived.

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Video: Shit Bikers Say

Posted: 25 Jan 2012 04:00 AM PST

As motorcycle riders, we tend to say a lot. Instead of just riding, we like talking about our motorcycles, and often we say, as the French say, "N'importe quoi", meaning "whatever". It's true, we do say a lot of things, and this video proves it.

You'll recognize many of the things said in the video, that's for sure. Starring Bill Dwyer from AtlasRider.

Have a look, and see how many of the things said in the video are said by you.... I dare you.

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France: Divide and Conquer

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 10:00 PM PST

It's so close to the Presidential elections here in France, that the politicians are falling over themselves trying to outdo each other in stupidity. Now, the Minister of Transportation's road safety commission called a meeting to talk about motorcycle road safety (lane splitting and clothing), and instead of calling both main motorcycle organizations, FFMC (French Angry Biker Association) and FFM (French Motorcycle Federation), they only summoned the FFMC.

When questioned why they only invited one organization, the government answered that they wanted to keep to number of participants low. In other words, we do not want to be ganged up upon - Divide & Conquer.

The FFMC did the right thing, and left the meeting. Now, there was only one participant, the government. And to think I pay my taxes to these idiots.

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Honda Motorbikes

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ads: Harley-Davidson - Hand-picked plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Ads: Harley-Davidson - Hand-picked plus 2 more

Monday, January 30, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: The Netherlands: No Full Face Helmets On The Street plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: The Netherlands: No Full Face Helmets On The Street plus 2 more

Friday, January 27, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 27 January 2012 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 27 January 2012 plus 2 more

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Motorcycle Tire Delivery Service - Worldwide plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Motorcycle Tire Delivery Service - Worldwide plus 2 more

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Royal Enfield Car plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Royal Enfield Car plus 2 more

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