A few thoughts on electric motorcycles
Posted by Ben Baker on May 25th 2017
Judging from some news reports, the electric motorcycle is about to take over the world. No doubt, the e-rides are getting a boost from the hybrid and electric car publicity.
Ebikes are also proving worthy in races.
However, they may not be everything that is promised.
NOT SO GREEN
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Russia brings back history with the Ural
Posted by Ben Baker on May 15th 2017
In the middle of WWII, the Russians created the Ural, a sidecar and motorcycle company.
The Ural is named after a range of mountains in West Russia. For the geographically minded, read more here.
These days, the Ural is made in a plant in Siberia. Wes Siler visited the plant and wrote about for RideApart. What he learned will probably make you shake your head. Ra
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The Need for Speed
Posted by Ben Baker on Apr 6th 2017
Few things beat cruising down a stretch of highway on two wheels. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Sooner or later, everyone is going to open the throttle to see just how fast that iron steed will move.
Top speed in commercial production motorcycles varies widely. Motor size and motorcycle weight are two major factors in setting the upper limit. Other fac
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Ethanol and Motorcycles
Posted by Ben Baker on Mar 13th 2017
Finding 100 percent gasoline is hard and getting harder all the time. Efforts are afoot to turn the 10 percent ethanol blend into a 15 percent blend.
What is ethanol? Why is it used? Is it any good? Does it really harm engines? So what's the flap about ethanol?
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) is not-aged alcohol. The only difference between ethanol and a shot of your favorite
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