The third volume of vintage Motorcycle logos collected at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering (see Vol I and Vol II here). This week is a bit special due to the presence of three incredibly rare and coveted motos, the Crocker, Sunbeam and Brough Superior. Not that Bultaco, Ducati, Matchless, Norton, BSA or Laverda are anything to […]
4
Jun
Bultaco, Ducati, Matchless, Norton, BSA, Laverda, Crocker and Brough Superior
28
May
Ducati, Bultaco, Vincent, Maico, Lea Francis, Agusta MV, Harley Davidson, Ariel, Honda, Henderson, Whizzer, BSA and more
The second volume of vintage Motorcycle logos collected at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering (see vol I here). Ducati, Spain’s Bultaco, Vincent, Maico, Lea Francis, Agusta MV, Harley Davidson, Ariel, Honda, Henderson, Whizzer, BSA and more. Enjoy volume 2, more coming in the weeks ahead…
20
Apr
Honda throws its hat in the electric scooter game
As electric motorcycles gain more and more traction the world is beginning to take notice, with Honda finally revealing its new EV-neo electric scooter prototype. Honda plans to start leasing the EV-neo in Japan in December of this year, although still no word on when it’ll hit US markets. The EV-neo electric-scooter is equipped with […]
25
Feb
Half bike, Half car, All useless
The Honda 3R-C Concept will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show (March 4-14), but it’s already turning heads as yet another fanciful flight of nonsense from Honda. We actually liked the P-NUT, but recognize that it will never see the light of day — as is surely the same fate for the […]
Based on a 1979 Honda C750 KZ, the CB750 from Copenhagen-based Wrenchmonkees is an affordable alternate to the full-on custom bikes that’ll run you into the mid-5 figures. Starting at around $13,000, the CB750 has been updated with a new rear frame, battery box, grips, foot pegs, fender, seat — and of course Wrenchmonkees’ clean […]
27
Jan
Can personal hydrogen stations jumpstart the fuel cell movement?
Honda today began operation of a next generation solar hydrogen station (SHS) prototype, intended for ultimate use as a home refueling appliance capable of an overnight refill of fuel cell electric vehicles. Designed as a single, integrated unit to fit in the user’s garage, Honda’s next generation Solar Hydrogen Station reduces the size of the […]
14
Jan
Japan + Robots + Breakdancing = Shoulda seen it coming
In our brave quest to cover all things robot and Japanese, may I present you with Japanese Breakdancing Robot. How can we be shocked? Let’s see, we’ve seen the Japanese invent robot bears to carry the incontinently wasted, they erect giant robots to defend themselves from really slow aliens, and then they enslave the clumsy […]
7
Dec
Very little automotive excitement in the City of Angels
If you want to discuss the depressing state of the auto industry, you need venture no further than this year’s LA Auto Show to see just how low the industry has sunk. Nevermind that halo lines like Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini didn’t even bother showing up, the lines that did had very little exciting newness […]
