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5 Most Powerful Electric Motorcycles That Have Made It to Production
These motorcycles will be deep into the triple-digit speed category before you are done reading the title of this story. When electric vehicles started making an appearance at motor shows around the world, purists around the world scoffed at the idea of an electric motor replacing the internal combustion engine. After all, how could you compare the whine of an electric motor, to the exhaust note of an inline-four or a parallel-twin engine? However, as time passed and these motorcycles started making it to production, their numbers began to speak for themselves. One of the motorcycles on our list...
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Motorcycle Exhausts: The What, Why and Aftermarket
Ever wondered what’s inside that motorcycle exhaust of yours? Let us spell it out. What is a motorcycle exhaust? When an engine goes about doing its job, it converts potential energy into kinetic energy. During this translation, some of the energy is lost in the form of sound and heat energy. Furthermore, the process leaves behind a residue of gases that are burnt and need to be treated, before being expelled into the atmosphere. This job is taken care of by a motorcycle exhaust. Anatomy of a motorcycle exhaust While an exhaust might look like a metal box from...
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Difference Between Road and Track Riding Gear
What are the challenges that manufacturers face when designing riding gear for the track or street? Race suits are expensive and they are only built for the track. Ever wondered why people who buy one don’t use it on the street? Or for that matter, why don’t riding gear manufacturers make gear that works on the track and the street as well? We’ll tell you why. Posture When you put on a race suit, your posture becomes restricted. Your shoulders will be hunched forward and your arms will feel like they are dangling in front of you. It becomes...
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How to Make Sure Your Helmet Fits Perfectly
Buying a helmet requires you to go through a series of steps to find the one that fits you just right If you think that finding the right helmet simply means going into a store or online, choosing a helmet that fits your budget, paying and getting it delivered to your house, think again. There are a lot of steps that go into buying a helmet that’s right for you and fits you perfectly. Head shape The first and most important thing you need to do when buying a helmet is figure out the shape of your head. The...
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Touring Essentials: 5 Challenges And How To Overcome Them
Touring on a motorcycle can sometimes become a drag due to the challenges involved. Here are some of the most commonly faced challenges by riders and how you can overcome them. If there is one thing in common that most motorcycle riders have, it is their love for touring. Hitting the road on your two wheels and seeing new places has an allure that is hard to put down in words. However, two-wheel touring also has its set of challenges. Let’s address some of those and tell you how to overcome them. Staying Connected Staying connected with your family...