http://www.thebikergene.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:07:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.thebikergene.com/videos/dude-fits-a-functional-rocket-launcher-to-his-sportsbike/ Currently leading the World Superbike championship in his first season, Ben Spies has shown an uncanny ability to be instantly competitive at racetracks he's never even seen before. I tipped him back before the 2009 season started and he looks like he might go on bring home the silverware. An ... http://www.thebikergene.com/racing/ben-spies-unusual-methods-how-to-learn-a-racetrack/ Of all the bikes I've owned, the Hornet 900, or Honda 919 as they're known stateside, stands out as the best all-rounder, a do-everything workhorse that was great for stunting, scratching, touring, commuting and most other things I threw at it, including the odd BMX track. After a while though, ... http://www.thebikergene.com/naked-bikes/2400-bolt-on-turbo-kit-turns-your-hornet-900-honda-919-into-a-sleeper-from-hell/ I don't know anything about the bike in this clip, I don't know if the makers have put dirtbike suspension on this thing, or just used wheel spacers and caliper brackets to stick dirtbike wheels on it. I don't know if it's a hillclimber, a desert racer or just purely ... http://www.thebikergene.com/custom-bikes/traction-somewhat-limited-yamaha-r1-dirtbike/ ...And neither has the German powerhouse decided to take any half-measures with its press kit - we've attached it below in all its abundant 43-page glory. Full details of the 2010 BMW S1000RR have finally been released, and the beemer superbike delivers its butt off on a number ... http://www.thebikergene.com/sportsbikes/bmw-clearly-not-messing-around-with-193-horsepower-2010-s1000rr/ Huge lean angles, powerslides and impressive power wheelies; these radio controlled motorcycle racers are absolutely stunning to watch as they do battle round what I presume is a go-kart track. Get involved at the British Radio Car Association website if you're interested. http://www.thebikergene.com/racing/video-incredible-radio-control-bikers-ride-better-than-i-do/ Yamaha Australia brought a beautifully made cutaway version of the 2009 V-MAX to the Aussie Motorcycle Expo, and marketing manager Sean Goldhawk was nice enough to talk us through it. Gear porn at its finest! Video by Noel McKeegan. http://www.thebikergene.com/cruisers/a-look-inside-the-yamaha-v-max-cutaway-display-engine/ The bushfires in Victoria this February cut a path of horrific devastation through the motorcycling playgrounds to the East and North-East of Melbourne. A recent sombre ride through the towns of Healesville, Narbethong, Buxton, Yea, Flowerdale, Kinglake and Chum Creek highlighted for me the random and ferocious force that came ... http://www.thebikergene.com/uncategorized/victorian-ride-for-the-hills-this-sunday/ Can't afford a Desmosedici RR? Me neither. I'd bloody love to ride one though, 200 Italian stallions from a GP replica V4 engine... The 990cc, of course, from that time long ago when men were men and MotoGP bikes were actually scary. I can dream, though, of wedging myself into ... http://www.thebikergene.com/sportsbikes/sydneys-superbike-club-membership-has-its-advantages/   I couldn't resist posting this series of pics. Guy on a Gixxer6 or 750 overcooks a right-hander at Deal's Gap USA, slams into a van and loses his "safety sneaker" in the impact. Fantastic case of right place, right time for the photographer... Or then again, did this guy overcook ... http://www.thebikergene.com/sportsbikes/ripper-road-crash-captured-on-film-deals-gap/