Joshua D. Mattie
Joshua D. Mattie
Harley-Davidson V-Rod
The Harley-Davidson V-Rod is a direct descendant of Harley’s VR-1000, ridden by the Superbike Race Team. The VR-1000 featured a liquid-cooled, dual overhead cam, fuel injected engine that had been developed in partnership with Porsche.Vital StatsManufacturerHarley-DavidsonModelV-RodBike ClassCruiserYears2002 – presentEngineRevolution liquid-cooled fuel injected 1,250 cc V-TwinPower125 hpTop Speed140 mphWeight637 lb (dry)Height46″Seat Height26.7″Wheelbase67.00″V-Rod History & DevelopmentThe VR-1000 […]
Continue readingHarley-Davidson Fat Boy
The origin of the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, and the entire Softail line, goes back to a garage in St. Louis in 1974. Bill Davis was a bike customizer who preferred the look of the single piece hardtail frames, but he also enjoyed long distance riding. The lack of rear suspension on the hardtail motorcycles made […]
Continue readingTimeline Of The History Of Indian Motorcycles
After Harley-Davidson, no other manufacturer of American motorcycles has had as great of an impact on the industry as Indian. Below is a timeline that chronicles Indian’s rise to prominence, mid-century bankruptcy, and many attempts at revival.Timeline Of the History of Indian Motorcycles:When discussing the timeline of the History of Indian motorcycles, it was in […]
Continue reading2013 Honda PCX 150 & Metropolitan Scooters Revealed
Honda has announced their new or revised scooter models (PCX 150 and Metropolitan) for the 2013 model year. No, that’s not a typo, I did write 2013 — but you don’t have to wait until 2013 to see them because these new models will be available during the Spring & Summer of 2012. The Honda PCX […]
Continue readingTeknic Xcelerator Leather Race Suit 2011 Model Review
Teknic has been producing high-quality motorcycle protective gear for some time, and they have a reputation among riders for selling their wares for a fair price. However, they don’t skimp on style in order to achieve this. The Xcelerator (cheesy spelling, yes) is a one-piece riding leather suit which exemplifies the highly capable gear Teknic […]
Continue readingFirst Impressions: Geigerrig Reinvents the Hydration Pack
BASIC PRODUCT INFO Geigerrig Hydration PackBrandGeigerrigModelRig 500Product Line124.95ONLINE ManufacturerGeigerrigWhen reviewing products the easiest thing to do is to compare them to similar items. How does it measure up? Is it the best? Middle of the pack? The worst thing you’ve ever laid eyes on? In regards to the Geigerrig Hydration Pack, doing an apples to […]
Continue readingGoPro Battery BacPac Review: One Of a Kind?
ONLINE ManufacturerGoProOrder OnlineGoPro Battery BacPacGIFT LISTS Top Budget Gifts If you use your GoPro Camera very much, you’ll soon run up against the limits of the battery. The GoPro Battery BacPac is a relatively inexpensive addition that will double the life of your GoPro with one quick snap. A GoPro Camera normally lasts for about 2.5 […]
Continue readingGoPro LCD BacPac Review – How Good Is It?
ONLINE ManufacturerGoProOrder OnlineGoPro LCD BacPacManufacturerGoProOrder OnlineGoPro LCD BacPacGIFT LISTS Top Budget Gifts The GoPro LCD BacPac is a great addition to the gear of any motorcycle rider who has a GoPro Camera. GoPro Cameras are designed to be ultra light and small so you can wear them on your helmet without experiencing discomfort. Unfortunately, those benefits […]
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