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Lit Motors C-1 self-balancing motorcycle brings Tron to reality

Chris Burns, Jan 6th 2012 Discuss [5]

Though it doesn't quite leave light ribbons behind it yet, the vehicle the folks at Lit Motors have created here is the closest you're going to get to Kevin Flynn's "vintage" white cycle from Tron: Legacy without entering The Grid yourself. What you're looking at here is more than an exercise in aesthetics, too, it's a fully-enclosed two-passenger electric motorcycle which is able to fully self-regulate its balance automatically. Kick it in the side just like you would that robotic dog you've all seen videos of - it'll right itself just the same! Read The Full Story

UD Replicas Stormtrooper Motorcycle Suit takes fandom to a new level

Chris Burns, Dec 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

Automotive is a rather quick growing category on not only our tech blog but the whole internet world's tech radar - and with products like this Stormtrooper Motorcycle Suit made of leather by UD Replicas for the real-life wearing and crashing in of bike riders everywhere, it's not tough to see why! What you're looking at here is two options for the Star Wars and moto-bike lover in your life, one classic white-shelled "Imperial white" stormtrooper and one black Shadow Trooper full set of grade-A cowhide leather. You won't find a fold out of place nor a detail undone here, folks, and you'll certainly be safer on your bike than a "real" stormtrooper is in the blaster pistol smoke. Read The Full Story

Evolve motorcycles to launch three all electric scooters

Shane McGlaun, Oct 5th 2011 Discuss [1]

The car industry is going green at a fast pace with more hybrids and full EVs coming to market each year. The motorcycle industry is also going electric as well, but at as slower pace than the auto industry. A motorcycle company called evolve is talking up three new all electric motorcycles that are available now. The bikes are more like scooters than a traditional motorcycle and are meant for use in urban areas. Read The Full Story

Orphiro shows off electric motorcycle that looks retro

Shane McGlaun, Jul 18th 2011 Discuss [3]

There are a bunch of green electric cars on the market today and a few electric motorcycles. The thing that most of those electric motorcycles have in common is that they have a very modern and racy look to them. Take the Mission R electric motorcycle we have talked about before, it looks like a racing motorcycle. Some will like that style and some won't. If you are more the cruiser sort that wants a bike with old school style, the new bike from Orphiro may be your ride. Read The Full Story

Hoverbike Brings Return of the Jedi to Life

Ammon Carpenter, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [3]

Chris Malloy of Australia has developed a hoverbike that looks strikingly familiar. This is the first generation prototype that has some definite similarities to the science fiction floating cycles seen in the Lucas film. It is not currently in production, but Chris hopes to bring them to market in about a year. The bike is classified as an ultralite, so there is currently no need of a pilot’s license to operate one. Read The Full Story

Parker Brothers Choppers Creates 10 TRON: Legacy Light Cycles, Only 4 Left [Video]

Evan Selleck, Dec 1st 2010 Discuss [0]

While this may not be the first "real" TRON: Legacy-inspired light cycle to hit the news, these cycles offer the name of Parker Brothers Choppers behind them. And let's face it, seeing more real-life light cycles running around, especially those that can actually be driven on the road, is nothing to pass over. After all, deep down inside we all one. Read The Full Story

Hell’s Foundry DashLink Lets you Dock your iPod Touch on your Harley

Evan Selleck, Nov 8th 2010 Discuss [1]

Considering how many iPod Touch/iPhone docks that are out there, people might have been wondering where on Earth we might see one pop up next. While the more traditional model, the one that sits on your desk or table, may be the more popular version floating around these days, there's probably a few Harley-Davidson riders out there that would love to see a docking station on their ride. Thanks to Hell's Foundry, it looks like your dreams are coming true, thanks to the DashLink. Read The Full Story

2012 Izh Hybrid Motorcycle concept packs 3D multifunction display [Video]

Chris Davies, Apr 23rd 2010 Discuss [1]

There are plenty of good looking hybrid concepts out there, but Igor Chak's 2012 Izh Hybrid Motorcycle also tries to slip in some smartphone integration too. Chak envisages the bike - which would pair a traditional 140HP V-Twin gas engine with a 60kw electric motor in the rear hub - hitting 80mpg, but also having radar distance control, proximity sensors for blind-spots, and a massive 3D touchscreen LCD. It's there that we start to get a little worried. Concept video after the cut Read The Full Story

Scala rider G4 intercom for motorcyclists allows four riders to talk

Shane McGlaun, Feb 2nd 2010 Discuss [0]

When I was younger, my brother and some friends spent lots of time riding motorcycles. If you needed to get someone to stop so you could talk to them, you had to wave your hands until you caught their attention. Thankfully, today you don’t have to rely on hand signals with devices like the new scala rider G4 from Cardo Systems. Read The Full Story

Garmin unveils new GPS for riders at CES with cool features

Shane McGlaun, Jan 6th 2010 Discuss [2]

I did my share of dirt bike riding back in the day but I never trusted the other drivers on the road enough to venture onto the highways. If you are a motorcyclist that likes taking long trips on your bike Garmin has unveiled a new navigation device just for you called the zumo 665. Read The Full Story

4MC DIY leaning motorcycle [Video]

Chris Davies, May 8th 2009 Discuss [0]

If the Piaggio MP3 leaning-scooter has taken your fancy, but you'd prefer something with a bit more grunt, Nick Schotter should be your first port of call. He's spent the past 20 years working on the 4MC (4-wheeled motorcycle concept), a bike capable of leaning 40-degrees to each side for super-speedy cornering. Video demo of the trike after the cut Read The Full Story

Victory Motorcycles shows off stripped down Core concept

Staff Editor, Jan 19th 2009 Discuss [4]

Last week at Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in New York they were able to unveil the new Victory Motorcycle’s CORE concept bike. Designed by Victory’s lead Industrial Designer, Michael Song, the bike features some great body work with a ton of touring amenities. Read The Full Story