Ascot parked: Birth and death of a cheap bike
Article Abstract:
John Olsen, who quit his job at Boeing or GM, describes his experience in designing the first bike at the Honda R&D building where he was employed. The bike he designed named Honda FT500, a flat tracker was rejected as the real curators had opted for the street-tracker option.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 2005
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Cheap seats
Article Abstract:
Road test performance of several new bikes with reference to its price, weight, wheelbase, height, horsepower, torque and top speed are presented. Some of the bikes include Ducati Monster 620 Dark, H-D Sportster 883L, Honda Big Ruckus, Kawasaki Z750S, and Triumph Bonneville.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 2005
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BMW R1200RT
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BMW R1200RT is seventy pounds lighter than it precedor R1150RT, and provides the experience of both a luxury tourer and a sportbike at the same time. These 70 pounds represent an 11 percent weight reduction, and a new lightweight chassis.
Publication Name: Cycle World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0011-4286
Year: 2005
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