No one will disagree that the BMW C1 motorcycle was ahead of its time when it was introduced ten years ago. Many bemoaned the fact that BMW overestimated bikers’ desires to be rid of helmets or their willingness to trade off the thrill of risk in favor of being four-point belted into a covered motorcycle — or to acquire a bike that costs as much as a car. And auto drivers did not beat down BMW’s doors to buy into their vision for beating the hectic

BMW Revives C1 As Electric Motorcycle – Zidee.com.

“Ethanol in itself is non-corrosive. The real culprit is water, which can contaminate a gas tank. The ethanol in the gasoline mix then absorbs the water, which accumulates and occasionally causes corrosion,” said WWF climate change and energy program director Yeb Saño.

This new transmission will find its first application on the upcoming Honda VFR1200, due for official release later this year. Capable of operating in manual or automatic modes, the Honda dual clutch transmission is similar to the VW/Audi DSG in that it uses two clutches to make shifts faster and smoother than a rider would traditionally be capable of achieving themselves.

Now, the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (HPG) wants to make him the face of its campaign for motorcycle safety.

Traffic officials hope to translate Pacquiao’s nationwide following into a weapon for arousing wider consciousness in bike riders to the importance of using helmets.

A popular and an effective commercial model, Pacquiao has been endorsing sports apparel, medicine, food and beverages, and even beauty services.

PNP Highway Patrol Group (HPG) spokesman Superintendent Edwin Butacan said the boxing champ offered to help them and will not ask for a talent fee.

Aside from being a world boxing champion, Pacquiao is also known for engaging in other sports, among them bike riding. He is the president of the Barracuda Biker’s Association in General Santos City.

France: Luxury Touring On A Ducati Motorcycle from Bikes in the Fast Lane – Daily Motorcycle News.

Meet  Flossie, the motorcycle riding robot.  Flossie is a test rider for Castrol Motor Oil.

Flossie can ride a stationary bike just like a real rider. He has a ‘self learning’ mode that allows him to learn a bike’s gear change pattern, clutch feel and throttle response.

Motorcycle Riding Robot | Robot Living.

Naked motorcycles are known as being versatile and user-friendly, qualities that turn veritable fun commuters out of these things, which always seem to easily find their place on the market. With the 2009 Mana 850 GT, Aprilia adds touring capabilities on top of what still is the body and soul of the original, innovative naked bike.

2009 Aprilia Mana 850 GT ABS – Top Speed.

From what I hear this bike is available locally.  Now that’s cool!