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Motorcycle technology

This short series of articles explain the fundamentals of motorcycle technology.
If you know your bikes, you'll know all this, if not, read on.
They also explore some of the more advanced and rare technology becoming more frequent.
It compares the advantages and disadvantages of various configurations and types of motorcycle, with examples and links to models and articles.

Articles
Engines
Frames
Suspension and Steering
Transmission and Exhausts



3D Modelling

If you're looking for an innovative gift for yourself have a look at getting your bike transformed into a stunning digital 3D model.

3D Modelling



New rider experiences

Everybody starts somewhere. This question and answer interview with a novice biker might answer some of the questions anyone thinking of getting their license may have.

Experiences of an inexperienced biker



Helmet Technology

A helmet is probably the single most important piece of kit for any biker. But as motorbike concepts appear with ever more radical designs and mechanicals what advances are being made to this vital piece of safety kit. Here's a few concept helmets being explored.


Advanced Helmet Design



Clever protective gear

The motorcycle rider of the 21st century is better protected now than ever before. And emerging materials and products look set to continue this trend.


Clever protective gear



Rider Fitness

Exercises and fitness for motorcycle riders. Improve your stamina and riding performance with these simple exercises specially designed for sport riders.

Rider fitness article



Quiz time

Test your biker knowledge with this quick 15 question quiz. or try one of the other vehicles quizzes on offer.

Vehicle Quizzes



Buell, the innovators

A short article and descriptions outlining some of Buell's advanced engineering solutions. With theory's, reasons and highlighted photographs.

Buell technology



Concept motorcycles

Concept motorbikes play an important role in deciding the future of biking. Manufacturers are able to judge public opinion with concepts to see what we like, and don't like.
Here are some of the most memorable and important concept bikes which have been displayed at various shows all over the world.

Derbi Mulhacen
Dodge Tomahawk
Ducati Hypermotard
Honda Concept 1
Honda DN-01
Honda NAS
Norton Nemesis
Robrady rMOTO
Sachs Beast
Suzuki B-King
Suzuki G-Strider
Suzuki Nuda
Suzuki Stratosphere
Victory Vision 800
Voxan Charade
Yamaha MT-OS
Yamaha Deinonychus
Yamaha Gen-Ryu
Yamaha Maxam 3000
Yamaha MT-03 Cafe Motard
Yamaha MT-03 Spider Smart City



Motorcycle airbag

Pictures and information on how the 2006 Honda Goldwing airbag works.

 Honda GoldWing airbag
 A

    APRILIA
    2007 : Aprilia Shiver 750
    2007 : Aprilia Mana 850
    2005 : Aprilia RS50
    2005 : Aprilia RS125
    1994 - 2004 : Aprilia RS250
    1998 - 2004 : Aprilia RSV Mille
    2005 : Aprilia RSV-R
    2005 : Aprilia RSV Tuono Factory
    2006 : Aprilia Tuono 1000 R
   2005 : Aprilia RST1000 Futura
    2005 : Aprilia SL1000 Falco
    2006 : Aprilia 650 Pegaso Trail
    2005 : Aprilia 650 Pegaso Strada
    2005 : Aprilia Caponord
    2001 : Aprilia Blue Marlin
    1995 : Aprilia Moto 6.5


 B

   BENELLI
    2005 : Benelli TNT Sport
    2005 : Benelli TNT Titanium
    2005 : Benelli TNT Cafe Racer
    2005 : Benelli TNT
    2005 : Benelli Tornado Novecento Tre
    2005 : Benelli Tornado Novecento rs
    2006 : Benelli Tornado 1130
    2006 : Benelli T-REK 1130
    2006 : Benelli Due 750 Prototype


   BIMOTA
    2008 : Bimota DB7
    1991 : Bimota BB1 Biposta
    1986 : Bimota DB1
    2004 : Bimota DB4
    2005 : Bimota DB5
    2006 : Bimota DB5-R
    2006 : Bimota DB6 Delirio
    1994 - 1999 : Bimota SB6
    1994 : Bimota SB7
    1999 : Bimota SB8R
    2004 : Bimota 666 L.E.
    2004 : Bimota SB8K Gobert
    2004 : Bimota SB8K Santamonica
    2005 : Bimota Tesi 2D
    1991 - 1995 : Bimota Tesi 1D
    1995 : Bimota Mantra
    1998 : Bimota V-Due
    1989 : Bimota YB6 Tuatara
    2000 : Bimota YB11 Superleggera


   BMW
    2006 : BMW HP2 Megamoto
    2005 : BMW HP2
    2007 : BMW Sportboxer
    2005 : BMW R1150R Rockster
    2005 : BMW R1100S
    2005 : BMW R1100S Boxercup
    2005 : BMW K1200S
    2005 : BMW K1200R
    2007 : BMW K1200R Sport
    2005 : BMW K1200GT
    2006 : BMW K1200LT
    2005 : BMW R1200RT
    2005 : BMW R1200ST
    2006 : BMW R1200S
    2005 : BMW R1200C Montauk
    2005 : BMW R1200GS
    2005 : BMW R1150GS Adventure
    2005 : BMW R850R Classic
    2006 : BMW F800S
    2006 : BMW F800ST
    2005 : BMW F650GS
    2005 : BMW F650GS Dakar
    2007 : BMW G650 Xmoto
    2007 : BMW G650 Xchallenge
    2007 : BMW G650 Xcountry
    1989 : BMW K1


   BOXER
    2005 : Boxer SSR


   BRITTEN
    1985 - 1995 : Britten V1000


   BRP
    2008 : BRP Can-AM Spyder Roadster


   BRUDELITECH
    2006 : BrudeliTech Brudeli 625L


   BUELL
    2008 : Buell 1125R
    2007 : Buell XBRR
    2007 : Buell XB12 Lightning Super TT
    2005 : Buell XB12Ss Lightning Long
    2005 : Buell XB12 Ulysses
    2005 : Buell XB12s Lightning
    2006 : Buell XB12Scg Lightning
    2005 : Buell XB12R Firebolt
    2006 : Buell XB9R Firebolt
    2005 : Buell XB9SX Lightning City X
    2006 : Buell Blast
    2001 : Buell M2 Cyclone
    1999 : Buell X1 Lightning
    1988 : Buell RR1200
    1989 : Buell RS1200
    1994 : Buell S2 Thunderbolt


 C

   CAGIVA
    2005 : Cagiva Xtra-Raptor 1000
    2005 : Cagiva Raptor 1000
    2005 : Cagiva Raptor 650
    2005 : Cagiva Mito 125
    2006 : Cagiva Mito 500
    2005 : Cagiva Raptor 125


   CANJAMOTO
    2008 : CANJAMOTO BMW Scorpion


   CCM
    2006 : CCM FT35 Street Tracker


   CONFEDERATE
    2005 : Confederate Wraith
    2005 : Confederate F113 Hellcat


   CR&S
    2006 : CR&S Vun


 D

   DODGE
    2004 : Dodge Tomahawk


   DUCATI
    2006 : Ducati 1098
    2006 : Ducati Desmosedici RR
    2008 : Ducati 848
    2005 : Ducati SportClassic GT1000
    2005 : Ducati SportClassic Smart 1000LE
    2005 : Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000
    2000 - 2002 : Ducati MH900evoluzione
    2005 : Ducati 749R
    2005 : Ducati 749S
    2005 : Ducati 749
    2005 : Ducati 749 Dark
    2005 : Ducati 999
    2005 : Ducati 999S
    2005 : Ducati 999R
    2005 : Ducati 1000DS
    1999 - 2002 : Ducati 900SS
    1991 - 1998 : Ducati 900SS
    2005 : Ducati Monster M620
    2007 : Ducati Monster 695
    1993 - 2002 : Ducati Monster M900
    2005 : Ducati Monster M1000S
    2005 : Ducati Monster M1000
    2005 : Ducati Monster S4R
    2006 : Ducati Monster S2R 1000
    2005 : Ducati Monster S2R
    2005 : Ducati Monster S2R Dark
    2006 : Ducati Monster S4RS Testastretta
    2005 : Ducati ST4S
    2005 : Ducati ST3
    2005 : Ducati Multistrada 1000DS
    2005 : Ducati Multistrada 620
    2002 : Ducati 998S Bostrom
    1998 - 2000 : Ducati 996SPS
    1998 : Ducati 996
    1993 - 1997 : Ducati 916
    1999 : Ducati 748R
    2002 : Ducati 748S
    1995 - 1999 : Ducati 748 Biposto
    1992 : Ducati 888 SBK
    1987 - 1991 : Ducati 851


 E

   ECOSSE
    2006 : Ecosse X3 Heretic Ti


   ENV
    2005 : ENV Hydrogen Prototype


 F

   FISCHER
    2007 : Fischer MRX 650


   FOGGY-PETRONAS
    2004 : Foggy Petronas FP-1


 G

   Gilera
    2001 : Gilera 600 Supersport


   Gruter and Gut
    2005 : Gruter and Gut GG Cruso S
    2005 : Gruter and Gut GG Quad


 H

   HARLEY-DAVIDSON
    2005 : Harley-Davidson V-Rod
    2005 : Harley-Davidson Street Rod
    2005 : Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider
    2005 : Harley-Davidson Deuce
    2005 : Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200
    2005 : Harley-Davidson Night Train
    2005 : Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
    1994 : Harley-Davidson VR1000


    HONDA
    2005 : Honda ST1300 Pan European
    2005 : Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird
    2005 : Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
    2005 : Honda CBR600RR
    2005 : Honda CBR600F
    2005 : Honda CBR125R
    2005 : Honda CB900F Hornet
    2005 : Honda CB600F Hornet
    2005 : Honda CBF600N
    2006 : Honda CBF1000
    2005 : Honda CB1300 ABS
    2005 : Honda CB1300
    2005 : Honda VFR800 ABS
    2005 : Honda VTR1000 SP-2
    2005 : Honda VTR1000 Firestorm
    2005 : Honda VTX1300
    2005 : Honda XL1000V Varadero ABS
    2005 : Honda XL650V Transalp
    2005 : Honda FMX650
    2005 : Honda CBF500
    1988 - 1992 : Honda RC30
    1993 - 1999 : Honda RC45
    1992 : Honda NR750
    1990 - 1998 : Honda VFR400R NC30
    1994 - 1997 : Honda RVF400 NC35
    1996 : Honda CBR400RR NC29
    2005 : Honda Zoomer
    2005 : Honda NRX1800 Valkyrie Rune
    1999 : Honda X11


   HUSQVARNA
    2005 : Husqvarna SM 610 S
    2004 : Husqvarna SM 570 R
    2005 : Husqvarna SM 510 R
    2005 : Husqvarna TE250
    2005 : Husqvarna SM 125 S
    2005 : Husqvarna CH Racing WXE125


 I

   ITALJET
    2006 : Italjet Grifon 650
    2006 : Italjet Bazooka


 J


 K

   KAWASAKI
    2005 : Kawasaki ZX-14
    2005 : Kawasaki KLV1000
    2005 : Kawasaki KLE 500
    2005 : Kawasaki ZRX1200
    2005 : Kawasaki ZZR 1200
    2005 : Kawasaki ZZR 600
    2005 : Kawasaki ER-6f
    2005 : Kawasaki ER-6n
    2007 : Kawasaki Versys