1. Home
  2. Autos
  3. Motorcycles
photo of Basem Wasef
Basem's Motorcycles Blog November 2007 Archive

By Basem Wasef, About.com Guide to Motorcycles

Iconic Daredevil Evel Knievel Dies

Friday November 30, 2007
Iconic motorcycling legend Evel Knievel is dead of natural causes at age 69. Evel was the original daredevil, a larger than life character whose fearless stunts gained him worldwide recognition. From ... Read More

Zero Emissions Rides-- Both Two-Wheeled and Four-- Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

Thursday November 29, 2007
We've seen hydrogen and electric-powered bike concepts, discussed the self-proclaimed motorcycle of the future, and glimpsed Suzuki's fuel cell-powered concept, but 2008 will be the year that zero emissions rubber ... Read More

Ten Years for One Wheelie?

Wednesday November 28, 2007
According to Visordown, Florida State Representative Carlos Lopez-Cantera became so irked when he witnessed stunting motorcyclists on public roads that he decided to do something about it. The politician, who ... Read More

Coming Soon to a Motorcycle Near You: Two Wheel Drive!

Tuesday November 27, 2007
Various iterations of two wheel drive bikes* have been developed in recent years, but the suspension gurus at Öhlins Racing AB will soon be bringing the technology to the mainstream. ... Read More

5,400 Harley-Davidson Workers Take the Week Off, Turn Lemons into Lemonade

Monday November 26, 2007
Harley-Davidson shut down factories in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Pennsylvania for a week, but according to Business Week, not all is lost. Tom Boger, the local union's business representative, was quoted ... Read More

Harley Lures Buyers with Deferred PCP Scheme...

Friday November 23, 2007
...Deferred Personal Contract Purchase, that is. Harley-Davidson is offering the incentive on all 2007 and 2008 models through the end of December. When Harley buyers put 15% down or Buell buyers ... Read More

KillaCycle Becomes 1st Electric Vehicle to Hit Quarter Mile in the 7s; What Are YOU Thankful For?

Thursday November 22, 2007
Remember the KillaCycle? The electric drag bike that nearly lived up to its punny name when it collided with a parked minivan? Rebuilt better, stronger, faster... kinda like the Six Million ... Read More

"Death Rays From Below"? Book Suggests Motorcycles May Cause Cancer

Wednesday November 21, 2007
Without much scientific background or hard evidence, author Randall Dale Chipkar questions the possibility that electromagnetic forces produced by motorcycles (which he calls "'Death Rays' from below") are responsible for ... Read More

Is This the Ultimate Biker Wallet?

Tuesday November 20, 2007
Remember George Costanza? Jason Alexander's character from "Seinfeld" had a wallet so overstuffed with junk that the term "Costanza wallet" became a way to describe a pocketbook ready to explode ... Read More

A Motorized Micro Harley for the Munchkin who has Everything

Monday November 19, 2007
The holiday shopping season is nigh, and those of you with MoMo-inclined little ones might have heard about a certain miniaturized plaything: this unbranded "Two-Seater Motorcycle" that bears more than ... Read More

The Fairest of Them All? MV Agusta Brutale 1078RR Voted "Most Beautiful" Milan Show Bike

Friday November 16, 2007
According to Motociclismo magazine, 26,000 visitors voted on the "most beautiful" bike at this year's Milan Motorcycle Show, and boutique builder MV Agusta's 1078RR came out on top. The naked Italian ... Read More

Riding Ducati's 1098S: A Full Review of their $20,000 Superbike

Thursday November 15, 2007
It's fast, focused, and fiercely fun to ride (if you're into this sort of thing), and for twenty grand it can be yours. From its ridiculously powerful Brembo brakes to ... Read More

FDNY Says "No Thanks" to Eight Free Harleys for EMS Use

Wednesday November 14, 2007
After spending 6 months to study the ramifications of putting emergency medical services personnel on two wheels, the New York City Fire Department has turned down eight free Harley-Davidson motorcycles. One ... Read More

KTM Crowds the Superbike Market, Unveils their Angular 2008 RC8 Crotch Rocket

Tuesday November 13, 2007
The superbike market just got more crowded: KTM, Austrian purveyor of fine offroad motorcycles, recently revealed their new 1190 RC8 at the Milan Motorcycle Show. Ready to duke it out with ... Read More

Motorcycle Cruiser Publishes a Dozen Deadly Motorcycle Safety Myths

Monday November 12, 2007
The world of motorcycle safety is full of myths, and Art Friedman at Motorcycle Cruiser set out to dispel a dozen untruths that he feels are wrongly perpetuated, for better ... Read More

"Kentucky Kid" Goes Hollywood: MotoGP Star Nicky Hayden Produces and Stars in MTV Documentary

Friday November 9, 2007
Last year's MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden may have had a difficult 2007 season, but his struggles might ultimately make for good television: “The Kentucky Kid” will premiere on Friday, November ... Read More

Two-Wheeled Criminals Give Bikers a Bad Name

Thursday November 8, 2007
A news report of marauding motorcyclists in St. Louis has cast bikers in a bad light, resuscitating stereotypes that have taken decades to shake. According to 911 transcripts, a group of ... Read More

Boomers Bring Trikes to the Mainstream

Wednesday November 7, 2007
Trikes go back to the days when Elvis Presley rode heavily customized three-wheelers through the streets of Memphis, but they've flared up again as of late, and now they're bigger ... Read More

Finally Unveiled: The All-New 2008 Ducati Monster 696

Tuesday November 6, 2007
Ducati unveiled an all-new 2008 Monster at the 2007 Milan Motorcycle Show, the first full redesign in the bike's 15 year history. The new entry-level Monster 696 retains its trademark trellis ... Read More

DOT Boss and Motorcycle Enthusiast Promotes Bike Safety

Monday November 5, 2007
Unlike legislators and lawmakers who wouldn't know a centerstand from a clutch lever, US Department of Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters is an avid motorcyclist with a passion for riding. ... Read More

Bike Scoping at SEMA

Friday November 2, 2007
While colleague Dale Wickell has been up to his ears in trucks at the 2007 SEMA show, it's been considerably slimmer pickings for motorcycles. Nonetheless, I went huntin' for cycles and ... Read More
Explore Motorcycles
About.com Special Features

Stay safe and save time by following these tips before driving a used car. More >

Discover the hottest cars for the 2010 calendar year. More >

  1. Home
  2. Autos
  3. Motorcycles

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.