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Ducati Multistrada 1200

Peg Leg Larry — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:57:23 +0000

Whatever your riding preference or choice of terrain may be, this Ducati will take you there. The Multistrada 1200 is basically four bikes in one. Based on the Superbike championship-winning 1198 Testastretta engine, the bike’s setup can be varied on the fly with a touch of a button. Sport mode gives you a stiffer chassis for more feel and full use of the 150 hp engine power. The Touring mode gives you a more comfortable ride for longer distances. The Urban setting cuts the power to 100 hp and sets the bike’s ABS and traction control for a safer city ride. But if you want to go off-road, the Enduro mode gives a suspension setup that’s capable of absorbing the bumps of uneven terrain. So how about that? Four bikes in one go! $TBD.

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SoundRacer

Parrot Pat — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:24:17 +0000

What do you do when you want to feel like you’re driving a V10 powered supercar, but can’t afford one? Well, you could always go for the Soundracer, which fits right into your car’s cigarette lighter port, and uses an FM transmitter to play a real V8 or V10 engine sound effects to the stereo. According to SoundRacer’s website, the sounds actually correspond to the RPMs of your car’s engine, which is quite cool (technologically). $40.

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Mavizen TTX02

Peg Leg Larry — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:28:08 +0000

Connectivity, mobility, and freedom, just three of the attributes you’re likely to attach to this ‘laptop on wheels’ from Mavizen. The TTX02 Road Racing electric bike is no ordinary two-wheeler – not only does it have a license plate, it has a dedicated IP address as well. Based on the Linux operating system, the bike is basically a moving web server that’s capable of connecting to a Wi-Fi network so you can attach your laptop or other USB peripherals on the bike. Propulsion is courtesy of an Agni 95R permanent magnet motor that gives 53 Nm of torque that gives the bike a top speed of about 130 mph. The chassis is a KTM RC8 and the brakes are racing-spec Brembo. Surely, your laptop cannot go as fast as the TTX02. ~$41,300.

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Tundra Midnight Rider Tailgater

One-eyed Willie — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:50:48 +0000

You’d be hard pressed to find a better accessory to a good tailgate party than this Tundra Midnight Rider Tailgater. It comes packed with a Grill N Chill cooking space with countertops, infrared barbecue, beverage tap and an ice chest, an electronically operated tonneau cover, a bed-installed 42-inch HDTV, separate interior and in-bed Kicker sound systems, 20-inch Mickey Thompson polished aluminum wheels, 35-inch tires, a three-inch suspension lift, Bushwacker fender flares, and more. $TBA.

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Veritas RS III

Parrot Pat — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:17:51 +0000

For a car to be tested at the Nürburgring means that this car is truly amazing. What more if it was built there? The Veritas RS III is powered by a massive BMW v10 engine which builds up 507 horses which translates to about 215mph. This already comes equipped with Recaro seats, Brabham Racing ceramic disc brakes and of course that knowledge of having your car built by hand. For sure this won’t come cheap when it’s available. $TBA.

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Lexus LF-A

One-eyed Willie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:23:46 +0000

While most cars like the Lexus LF-A will never make it out of the concept stage, we are definitely glad that this one actually did. This thing will have a 0-60 time of 3.7 seconds with a top speed of 202 mph. Only 500 of them will be produced, and it will cost a pretty penny, but definitely be worth it. $375,000.

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Mitsuoka Viewt

Barbary Betsy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:20:08 +0000

The Japanese automobile manufacturer builds luxury cars that resemble the classic British autos from the 50s and 60s. This retro Viewt is similar to the iconic Jaguar Jaguar Mark II. It has a Nissan Micra under the coating and engines from 1.2- to 1.5-liters that churn out 90- to 109-hp. $TBA.

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2010 Honda VFR1200F

One-eyed Willie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:02:18 +0000

Honda has just released a new bike for the 2010 lineup called the VFR1200F. It has a 172 horsepower 1237cc V4 engine resting underneath it’s modern bodywork and has Honda’s first throttle-by-wire system and the option of an automatic dual-clutch gearbox. $TBA.

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2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster

Parrot Pat — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:49:10 +0000

If you’re one of those OCC fans and you want to bike in the future then you really need to have this 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster. It just has one color and is made a such as to have you feel really cool. It has a 2.3 liter three cylinder engine that makes up 146 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. That kind of power will be stopped by Brembo brakes complete with ABS.
a set of 43-millimeter upside-down forks, and Kayaba shocks. The look alone is enough to stop. That’s one hell of a ride. $TBA.

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Shoei X-Twelve

Peg Leg Larry — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:10:46 +0000

What goes perfectly with your newly-acquired bike? Well, a brand-new helmet of course! And the latest from Shoei is just what you might have in mind. Protectin’ your noggin for the last 50 years, Shoei has established the manufacturing of helmets into an art form, such as the case for the X-Twelve. A follow up from the hugely successful X-Eleven, this one is an improvement; with a quick-release self adjusting base plate and a tool-less lens removal system. Your head will also remain cool with the 5 intake and 10 exhaust vents. Chin guards and breath guards also ensure great comfort no matter the conditions may be. $650+.

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