Ducati has stability control available on the 2016 Multistrada and 1299 Panigale. The rider review by Sean McDonald on Wired has glowing words on its performance.
They used outrigger wheels while testing on a Multistrada. I remember when BMW used outrigger wheels testing their new ABS.
The new 2015 Vespa 300s have ABS and Stability Control. My Vespa doesn’t have it though, it’s a 2014 model.
I saw this 1937 instructional film about the principal of a car’s differential transmission on Road and Track’s Blog (How A Differential Works).
I was surprised when the film opened to see a Motorcycle drill team performing some precision maneuvers. I thought it would be interesting to share just for the sake of watching the riders on their Harleys performing. The explanation of a differential is pretty informative too. I like these old industrial instructional films.
Honda Africa Twin Touring Version Spotted
The website Visordown has a high resolution photo of the new Africa Twin model with saddle bags and tall windshield. The photo shows a lot of detail on the bike and the saddlebags.
1992 BMW K1 to be auctioned Saturday May 23 at RM Auctions
This K1 was donated for auction by Mint Classics of Münster, the proceeds to go to relief for the earthquake victims in Nepal.
The auction value is estimated at €20,000 to €30,000, about $23,000 – $33,000.
George, you should have kept your K1 (although it wasn’t the original one in red and yellow). I guess if you hold on to anything long enough it will be worth something. Maybe I should have kept the Bonneville for at least another ten years.