Suzuki Crosscage
May 26, 2008
One of Suzuki’s latest concepts is beginning to materialize. The Suzuki Crosscage Hydrogen Fuel Cell Motorcycle has no gears, no noise, no clutch, and no emissions. It is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell / electric hybrid engine. There is no information on weather Suzuki will continue on with production of this skinny motorcycle. See more pictures.
Chatterbox XBi
April 22, 2008
The XBi with Bluetooth from Chatterbox ($179) is an excellent motorcycle communication system. It features stereo sound from up to 2 devices at the same time (ex. iPod, Mp3, satellite radio, GPS, cell phone, radar detector). SMART technology in the headset automatically prioritizes the transmissions of paired devices. The XBi can even stream music from one module to the other. Chatterbox XBi also includes: a Li-Pol battery rechargeable battery with 6-8 TRUE hours of power, 1 hour express charge, noise suppression, Hi-Fi headset, and a compact aerodynamic module design.
Hadar Metal Design Bikes
March 20, 2008
Josh Hadar makes these crazy bicycles by hand. The bikes can be powered by traditional pedaling, or by a gasoline engine. The fuel is stored in a hand-blown glass tank protected by a type of rib cage. They bikes cost anywhere from $12,000 and $35,000 and only take 3 months to build. See more pictures.
2008 Ducati Monster 696
November 6, 2007
As we all know Ducati makes some of the fastest bikes on the planet, and the 2008 Monster 696 is no exception. The engine for the Monster 696 an updated version of the 695cc unit, allowing for a 9% boost in hp (80hp) and an 11% increase in torque (50.6 lb/ft). In addition, the new bike weighs in at just 359 lbs and features a slipper clutch as well as design cues form the the original Monster motorcycle. Unfortunately pricing for the Monster 696 is unknown but of course if you in the market for a Ducati, price probably won’t be an issue anyway
