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Zero Motorcycles recalls 2012 models with ‘lack of weatherproofing’

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Zero Motorcycles recalls 2012 models with 'lack of weatherproofing'

If you took Zero Motorcycles up on its offer for 25,000 free miles with the purchase of a bike, you might be turning in those wheels for a fix-up soon. According to Asphalt and Rubber, the electric motorcycle maker is recalling 254 of its 2012 units due to "insufficient weatherproofing." The affected models are at risk for an electrical short inside the battery management system, which could cause the bikes to cut power during in wet weather. Zero says it will notify owners with faulty motorcycles and repair the bikes free of charge. This isn't the company's first recall -- in 2009, it pulled models that were prone to crashing more than usual, and just a few days ago Zero recalled 2011 and 2012 bikes with a faulty brake light switch.

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Zero Motorcycles recalls 2012 models with 'lack of weatherproofing' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BMW Motorcycle with Drum Kit Sidecar

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Win! It’s a full on drum kit added to a BMW motorcycle. We have virtually no information on this one (leave a comment if you do, please!) other than it was posted on the Drummer’s Database’s FB Page and someone spotted it in Montreal. Now they’re not the first to put a drum set on a motorcycle- look at these guys from Russia for example:
mobile drum set BMW Motorcycle with Drum Kit Sidecar
But this one is definitely way slicker, better integrated, and looks way cooler. It’s a great way to “beat” the traffic (sorry, had to be done). Would love more information so we can credit the builder and see the other side of this- please!

BMW Motorcycle with Drum Kit Sidecar


Garmin outs motorcycle-centric zumo 350LM

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Garmin outs motorcyclecentric Zumo 350LM

Garmin's torn the wraps off its zumo 350LM for those of you who prefer to zip around on two wheels. Though its 4.3-inch glove-friendly touchscreen is encased in a waterproof exterior to withstand a beating from the elements and "fuel sprays," it'll happily sit inside your car with an included mount and built-in speaker. Those sticking to motorcycles, however, can pipe turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation through the sunlight-readable device to compatible Bluetooth headsets or helmets. Stat-happy bikers can record their chopper's maintenance work with the service history log feature and use Garmin's Basecamp utility to plan out trips beforehand. The zumo's expected to ring up at $699.99 -- as pricey as its older siblings -- and roll out in the third quarter of 2012.

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Garmin outs motorcycle-centric zumo 350LM originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Brammo Empulse and Empulse R finally unveiled: 100-mph speeds and raised prices

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Brammo Empulse and Empulse R finally unveiled: 100-mph speeds and raised prices

Brammo has suffered some major setbacks in getting its latest Empulse electric motorcycle to market, but the company has stuck to its revised launch date: it unveiled the 2013 model last night. The key specs haven't changed during the delay -- we're still looking at a six-speed gearbox, a max speed of 100 mph and a fast-recharge time of 3.5 hours -- but the price has jumped from $14,000 to $16,995. There's also the Empluse R, a more premium model that will go on sale for $18,995 in June. The main difference between the base model and the R is the material: the Empulse has a plastic body, while the R uses carbon fiber. Check out the full presser below the break -- and if you're holding out for the 2013 Empulse, the gallery pics of the R will have to tide you over till the base model launches early next year.

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Brammo Empulse and Empulse R finally unveiled: 100-mph speeds and raised prices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 03:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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XCOR Lynx propulsion tech tests well on motorcycle, suborbital trip still pricey

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Before parting with $95,000 to secure a spot on the Lynx suborbital flight, you'd want to make sure the spacecraft was safe, right? XCOR doesn't blame you: it recently tested out its piston pump technology on a Triumph Street Triple motorcycle with great results. Sure, it's not the same as flying to the edge of space, but the Triumph has the same cylinder arrangement as the Lynx's liquid oxygen and kerosene fuel pumps and develops a similar amount of horsepower. It's also loads cheaper than testing in the laboratory. The bike took a 20-hour drive (the equivalent of 400 Lynx flights, according to XCOR) along Route 66 without the piston pump suffering any wear and tear. So if propulsion-related safety concerns -- and not the depth of your wallet -- were holding you back from nabbing a seat on the Lynx, you might feel a tad more inclined to whip out the plastic now. Head past the break for the full PR, plus a video of the piston-pumped Triumph in action.

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XCOR Lynx propulsion tech tests well on motorcycle, suborbital trip still pricey originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 May 2012 03:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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