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custom road-legal kawasaki motorcycle holds world record as land vehicle with 48 cylinders

Simon Whitelock's custom Kawasaki motorcycle holds the world record for most cylinders in a land vehicle, featuring 48 cylinders in total.
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Yamaha Ends USA eBike Sales In 2024, Global eBikes Up In The Air

Yamaha is leaving the US ebike market due to competitive pressures.
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Triumph Unveils Icon Edition Motorcycle Collection: 122 Years of Style and Power | stupidDOPE

Triumph's Icon Edition collection celebrates 122 years of motorcycle history with stylish, limited-run bikes that blend heritage and modern performance.

bandit9's EVE odyssey motorcycle gets upgraded with a frame shaped like a sniper's bullet

Bandit9's EVE Odyssey motorcycle features a sleek, sniper rifle-inspired design that merges aesthetics with innovative engineering for enhanced performance and functionality.

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark: A Monochromatic Masterpiece on Two Wheels | stupidDOPE

The Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark merges sleek design with robust performance, appealing to motorcycle lovers who value style and engineering.

Triumph Unveils Icon Edition Motorcycle Collection: 122 Years of Style and Power | stupidDOPE

Triumph's Icon Edition collection celebrates 122 years of motorcycle history with stylish, limited-run bikes that blend heritage and modern performance.

bandit9's EVE odyssey motorcycle gets upgraded with a frame shaped like a sniper's bullet

Bandit9's EVE Odyssey motorcycle features a sleek, sniper rifle-inspired design that merges aesthetics with innovative engineering for enhanced performance and functionality.

Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark: A Monochromatic Masterpiece on Two Wheels | stupidDOPE

The Ducati Scrambler Icon Dark merges sleek design with robust performance, appealing to motorcycle lovers who value style and engineering.
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Rotating Through Scooters and Motorcycles - Scooter in the Sticks

Having multiple scooters and motorcycles can bring joy, but it also introduces complexity in maintenance and costs.
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Verge Built a Groundbreaking Motorcycle. Is That What Bikers Want?

Verge's electric motorcycles appeal to tech enthusiasts due to their user-friendly design and innovative approach, diverging from conventional motorcycle culture.

Can-Am Returns to Motorcycles with the 2025 Pulse & Origin Electric Bikes | stupidDOPE

Can-Am is returning to motorcycle production with the 2025 Pulse and Origin Electric Motorcycles, focusing on modern, electric designs.

Full list of new Highway Code driving rules in March and April everyone should know

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Motorists are set to be slapped with a new set of driving rules and changes this year, with some alterations expected to impact thousands of Britons.The rules include an expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), benefits for electric car owners, and adjustments to fuel duty.

Tesla under new federal investigation for steering wheels that detach

Tesla has yet another federal headache to contend with.On March 4, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary investigation after two reports of Tesla Model Y steering wheels detaching in drivers' hands while driving.NHTSA's ODI says that in both cases, the model year 2023 Model Ys each required repairs on the production line that involved removing their steering wheels.

Eight new driving rules and changes coming in new year

Motorists are set to be slapped with a new set of driving rules and changes in 2023, with some alterations expected to impact thousands of Britons.The rules include an expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), benefits for electric car owners, and adjustments to fuel duty.Here we take a look at the eight new rule changes for drivers to ready themselves for in 2023: ULEZ is an area of London in which people driving the most polluting vehicles are charged as part of a push to limit the numbers of those that don't meet emissions standards  in turn, improving air quality across the capital.

Verge Built a Groundbreaking Motorcycle. Is That What Bikers Want?

Verge's electric motorcycles appeal to tech enthusiasts due to their user-friendly design and innovative approach, diverging from conventional motorcycle culture.

Can-Am Returns to Motorcycles with the 2025 Pulse & Origin Electric Bikes | stupidDOPE

Can-Am is returning to motorcycle production with the 2025 Pulse and Origin Electric Motorcycles, focusing on modern, electric designs.

Full list of new Highway Code driving rules in March and April everyone should know

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Motorists are set to be slapped with a new set of driving rules and changes this year, with some alterations expected to impact thousands of Britons.The rules include an expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), benefits for electric car owners, and adjustments to fuel duty.

Tesla under new federal investigation for steering wheels that detach

Tesla has yet another federal headache to contend with.On March 4, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary investigation after two reports of Tesla Model Y steering wheels detaching in drivers' hands while driving.NHTSA's ODI says that in both cases, the model year 2023 Model Ys each required repairs on the production line that involved removing their steering wheels.

Eight new driving rules and changes coming in new year

Motorists are set to be slapped with a new set of driving rules and changes in 2023, with some alterations expected to impact thousands of Britons.The rules include an expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), benefits for electric car owners, and adjustments to fuel duty.Here we take a look at the eight new rule changes for drivers to ready themselves for in 2023: ULEZ is an area of London in which people driving the most polluting vehicles are charged as part of a push to limit the numbers of those that don't meet emissions standards  in turn, improving air quality across the capital.
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Honda Brings Back the Classic Dax 125 to U.S. Roads This October | stupidDOPE

Honda reintroduces the Dax 125 miniMOTO in the U.S., blending nostalgia with modern performance enhancements.

Gerald Charles Maestro 4.0 Ducati 30 Anniversario 916 watch is every fan's dream buy - Yanko Design

Ducati celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 916 with a limited edition watch by Gerald Charles.

You Can Buy This Brand New Motorcycle for Under $800

Motorcycle sales surged post-WWII, becoming popular for affordability and the adventurous image they projected.

Can-Am Unveils the Canyon Redrock 3-Wheeler | stupidDOPE

Can-Am's Canyon Redrock 3-Wheeler offers a thrilling and versatile off-road experience with powerful performance, superior suspension, and practical storage solutions.

Bettina Perry - San Francisco Bay Times

Two wheels symbolize freedom and autonomy for the author from her upbringing in rural Canada.
The author's journey from Canada to California was influenced by her passion for motorcycles and the desire to find a community of like-minded riders.

Police release video of e-scooters being crushed in latest crackdown

Police are destroying seized e-scooters and motorcycles to deter criminals and improve road safety.
The Hampshire Constabulary has seen an increase in e-scooters and e-motorcycles being used in crime and dangerous situations.

80% smaller than the average car: This Compact EV seats 2 people and fits into tight parking spots - Yanko Design

The Komma UMV is a unique vehicle that combines the best features of cars and motorcycles.
It is smaller than a car but offers the convenience and safety features of a car.
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80% smaller than the average car: This Compact EV seats 2 people and fits into tight parking spots - Yanko Design

The Komma UMV is a unique vehicle that combines the best features of cars and motorcycles.
It is smaller than a car but offers the convenience and safety features of a car.

80% smaller than the average car: This Compact EV seats 2 people and fits into tight parking spots - Yanko Design

The Komma UMV is a unique vehicle that combines the best features of cars and motorcycles.
It is smaller than a car but offers the convenience and safety features of a car.

80% smaller than the average car: This Compact EV seats 2 people and fits into tight parking spots - Yanko Design

The Komma UMV is a unique vehicle that combines the best features of cars and motorcycles.
It is smaller than a car but offers the convenience and safety features of a car.

80% smaller than the average car: This Compact EV seats 2 people and fits into tight parking spots - Yanko Design

The Komma UMV is a unique vehicle that combines the best features of cars and motorcycles.
It is smaller than a car but offers the convenience and safety features of a car.
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Ukraine updates: Russia troops 'accomplices' to war crimes DW 04/30/2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian soldiers are complicit in war crimes and will face justice after civilians were killed in recent Russian missile strikes.At least 23 people including six children were killed during an attack on the city of Uman on Friday."Anyone who prepares such missile attacks cannot but know that he will be an accomplice in the murder," Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address late on Saturday.

They Left Town as Convicts. Will They Be Buried as Heroes?

When the corpse of a Wagner mercenary fighter arrived in his small Russian village in late February after he was killed fighting in Ukraine, some residents wanted to give him a hero's burial.Others could not forget that the former prisoner had stabbed his father to death.The ruckus prompted a stream of acrimonious comments on social media, with those demanding military honors for the fighter, Ilshat Askarov, flinging words like Shame! or Traitor! at opponents.

The Whole Gag is Excess: Chad Stahelski on John Wick: Chapter 4 | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Interviews


Over its 165-minute runtime, "John Wick: Chapter 4" is filled with the cinematic integrity (as many cohesive fight scenes as you can fit) that has made Stahelski's franchise so popular, if not subversive to regular modern standards for Hollywood action.Part of that is thanks to his incredible international cast of fighters, including martial arts legends like Donnie Yen, Scott Adkins, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Marko Zaror, whose punches and kicks keep the storytelling visceral.

Pakistani police storm home of former PM Khan, arrest 61

LAHORE, Islamabad - Pakistani police stormed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's residence in the eastern city of Lahore on Saturday and arrested 61 people amid tear gas and clashes between Khan's supporters and police, officials said.Senior police officer Suhail Sukhera, who led the operation in an upscale Lahore neighborhood, said police acted to remove a barricade erected by members of Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party and his defiant supporters.

Peacock's Mrs. Davis is about a nun and cowboy fighting AI

Artificial intelligence is one of those transformative technologies that we'll reflect on in a decade or two with wonder.We'll ask questions like how did we go without AIs that could automatically translate other languages from videos we fed them or quickly render art or churn out emails we didn't especially want to write ourselves?

Foldable kick scooter concept suggests a better rental system for city travel - Yanko Design

As city roads become more congested with cars and trucks, people have started looking for more economical means to go from point A to point B. While motorcycles and electric scooters have become a fad, there are still some who prefer the good old-fashioned leg work of bicycles to go places.Not everyone, however, has the resources to buy their own bicycles, so bike rentals have started to pop up in a few cities around the world.

Ukraine updates: Russia troops 'accomplices' to war crimes DW 04/30/2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian soldiers are complicit in war crimes and will face justice after civilians were killed in recent Russian missile strikes.At least 23 people including six children were killed during an attack on the city of Uman on Friday."Anyone who prepares such missile attacks cannot but know that he will be an accomplice in the murder," Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address late on Saturday.

They Left Town as Convicts. Will They Be Buried as Heroes?

When the corpse of a Wagner mercenary fighter arrived in his small Russian village in late February after he was killed fighting in Ukraine, some residents wanted to give him a hero's burial.Others could not forget that the former prisoner had stabbed his father to death.The ruckus prompted a stream of acrimonious comments on social media, with those demanding military honors for the fighter, Ilshat Askarov, flinging words like Shame! or Traitor! at opponents.

The Whole Gag is Excess: Chad Stahelski on John Wick: Chapter 4 | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Interviews


Over its 165-minute runtime, "John Wick: Chapter 4" is filled with the cinematic integrity (as many cohesive fight scenes as you can fit) that has made Stahelski's franchise so popular, if not subversive to regular modern standards for Hollywood action.Part of that is thanks to his incredible international cast of fighters, including martial arts legends like Donnie Yen, Scott Adkins, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Marko Zaror, whose punches and kicks keep the storytelling visceral.

Pakistani police storm home of former PM Khan, arrest 61

LAHORE, Islamabad - Pakistani police stormed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's residence in the eastern city of Lahore on Saturday and arrested 61 people amid tear gas and clashes between Khan's supporters and police, officials said.Senior police officer Suhail Sukhera, who led the operation in an upscale Lahore neighborhood, said police acted to remove a barricade erected by members of Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party and his defiant supporters.

Peacock's Mrs. Davis is about a nun and cowboy fighting AI

Artificial intelligence is one of those transformative technologies that we'll reflect on in a decade or two with wonder.We'll ask questions like how did we go without AIs that could automatically translate other languages from videos we fed them or quickly render art or churn out emails we didn't especially want to write ourselves?

Foldable kick scooter concept suggests a better rental system for city travel - Yanko Design

As city roads become more congested with cars and trucks, people have started looking for more economical means to go from point A to point B. While motorcycles and electric scooters have become a fad, there are still some who prefer the good old-fashioned leg work of bicycles to go places.Not everyone, however, has the resources to buy their own bicycles, so bike rentals have started to pop up in a few cities around the world.
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Nearly 100 motorcyclists shut down Bay Bridge with rowdy bike stunts

Nearly 100 motorcyclists shut down the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge when they unleashed a rowdy "sideshow" of cycling tricks and stunts, video shows.Drivers bound for San Francisco were forced to stop in the middle of the bridge during rush hour traffic on Sunday evening as the bikers popped wheelies and did donuts across five lanes of traffic, KTVU reported.
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Pakistani police file terror charges against ex-PM Imran Khan and his supporters

Police in the Pakistani capital filed charges on Sunday against former prime minister Imran Khan, 17 of his aides and scores of supporters, accusing them of terrorism and other offences.he move came after the ousted premier's followers clashed with security forces in Islamabad on Saturday.For hours on Saturday, Khan's followers clashed with police outside a court where the former prime minister was to appear in a graft case.

Pakistan court stops police action against Imran Khan till Friday

Lahore High Court order defuses a surge in violence that saw supporters of the ex-PM clashing with security forces.A Pakistani high court has ordered the police to postpone an operation to arrest Imran Khan to Friday, defusing a surge in violence that saw supporters of the former prime minister fighting pitched battles with security forces.

Pakistani police file terror charges against ex-PM Imran Khan and his supporters

Police in the Pakistani capital filed charges on Sunday against former prime minister Imran Khan, 17 of his aides and scores of supporters, accusing them of terrorism and other offences.he move came after the ousted premier's followers clashed with security forces in Islamabad on Saturday.For hours on Saturday, Khan's followers clashed with police outside a court where the former prime minister was to appear in a graft case.

Pakistan court stops police action against Imran Khan till Friday

Lahore High Court order defuses a surge in violence that saw supporters of the ex-PM clashing with security forces.A Pakistani high court has ordered the police to postpone an operation to arrest Imran Khan to Friday, defusing a surge in violence that saw supporters of the former prime minister fighting pitched battles with security forces.
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Gorgeous LEGO hot-rod motorcycle features a brick-based V2 engine with moving pistons - Yanko Design

Looking about as good as something to come out of a branded LEG Technic set, this black beauty holds the honor of being a purely homegrown, fan-made creation using parts from both LEGO and Technic sets.Although this custom motorcycle doesn't have a name yet, it's definitely got a spectacular aesthetic and personality, especially with its stripped-down, bobber-inspired style.
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Zero SR-X electric sports bike gets exceptional performance to back its Sigma looks - Yanko Design

Concept electric bikes can be resounding hit or plain chalky eyesores.Thank god, the Zero SR-X concept motorcycle is from the former camp.Not taking the futuristic styling to unpractical realms, the electric sports bike looks ready for the showroom floors in a couple of years' time.The two-wheeled sigma male is a result of a collaboration between California-based Zero Motorcycles and Huge Design who have their base setup in San Francisco.

Motorcyclist crashes into former Texas Lotto Commission building in Downtown Austin

AUSTIN, Texas Editor's note: The above video states that the motorcyclist crashed into the Texas Lottery Commission building.However, it was the former location of the commission.KVUE is reporting multiple incidents involving motorcycles in the Downtown Austin area overnight Thursday into Friday.At around 2:30 a.m., a motorcyclist lost control at Red River and Sixth streets before crashing into the former Texas Lottery Commission building.

A deputy killed. A wild pursuit. A deadly freeway gun battle. Violence stuns Riverside County

It started with a routine traffic stop and ended with a Riverside County sheriff's deputy fatally wounded.The suspect then led authorities on a wild and dangerous chase on county freeways that ended with a gun battle and the death of the man authorities say killed the deputy.The shocking series of event unfolded Thursday afternoon, some of it carried live on television news.

Zero SR-X electric sports bike gets exceptional performance to back its Sigma looks - Yanko Design

Concept electric bikes can be resounding hit or plain chalky eyesores.Thank god, the Zero SR-X concept motorcycle is from the former camp.Not taking the futuristic styling to unpractical realms, the electric sports bike looks ready for the showroom floors in a couple of years' time.The two-wheeled sigma male is a result of a collaboration between California-based Zero Motorcycles and Huge Design who have their base setup in San Francisco.

Motorcyclist crashes into former Texas Lotto Commission building in Downtown Austin

AUSTIN, Texas Editor's note: The above video states that the motorcyclist crashed into the Texas Lottery Commission building.However, it was the former location of the commission.KVUE is reporting multiple incidents involving motorcycles in the Downtown Austin area overnight Thursday into Friday.At around 2:30 a.m., a motorcyclist lost control at Red River and Sixth streets before crashing into the former Texas Lottery Commission building.

A deputy killed. A wild pursuit. A deadly freeway gun battle. Violence stuns Riverside County

It started with a routine traffic stop and ended with a Riverside County sheriff's deputy fatally wounded.The suspect then led authorities on a wild and dangerous chase on county freeways that ended with a gun battle and the death of the man authorities say killed the deputy.The shocking series of event unfolded Thursday afternoon, some of it carried live on television news.
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San Francisco's Joyride Pizza is now available in the East Bay and Peninsula

Joyride Pizza, the famous pizzeria with four locations in San Francisco, is expanding its reach to Berkeley and Daly City, thanks to a partnership with Gilman Brewing Company.If you're unfamiliar with the wildly-popular Detroit-style pies Joyride currently has the No. 1 trending pizza reel on Instagram, with 18.1 million views know this: Owners and brothers Jesse Jacobs and Joshua Jacobs are crossing the Bay Bridge like crispy, caramelized cheese stretching across a thick, rectangular crust with two new outposts.

This 'transparent' motorcycle made with bulletproof glass panels promises the most exciting ride ever - Yanko Design

No, Nothing didn't design an e-bike... this piece was designed for the LBM (Leo Brutal Motorcycle) workshop using bulletproof glass as its primary material.Named the Nu'Clear (because it's new and clear), this unusual two-wheeler looks like nothing you've ever seen because while most motorcycles opt for large fairings and body parts to build character, the Nu'Clear goes the absolute opposite route by being transparent in its approach... no literally!

Now Google Search results for cars include what's on the lot at nearby dealerships

Google isn't just useful for helping research your next car; it can also help you shop for one while you search.initially reported that the search giant has opened up access to a vehicle listings feature that lets dealerships advertise inventory right beside search results ( via 9to5Google and Search Engine Land).
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Top 20 taxpayers in UK revealed

A mathematician who was born in Russia and has spoken out against Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine was the UK's biggest taxpayer last year.The Sunday Times tax list revealed on Friday that 100 wealthy people or families contributed nearly 5.2 billion in tax in the UK last year.Nearly 1 in every 10 of this came from just one man Moscow-born Alex Gerko, who set up XTX Markets in 2015 and is co-chief executive of the trading business.

Carl Hahn Dies at 96; Made the VW Beetle Ubiquitous

Carl H. Hahn, a German automobile executive who helped transform the humble Volkswagen Beetle into an American pop culture icon and one of the most widely produced cars in the world, died on Jan. 14 at his home in Wolfsburg, Germany.He was 96.His death was confirmed by his son Christopher Hahn.During Mr. Hahn's chairmanship of Volkswagen A.G. from 1982 to 1993, the company graduated into a global brand and Europe's leading automobile manufacturer.

Top 20 taxpayers in UK revealed

A mathematician who was born in Russia and has spoken out against Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine was the UK's biggest taxpayer last year.The Sunday Times tax list revealed on Friday that 100 wealthy people or families contributed nearly 5.2 billion in tax in the UK last year.Nearly 1 in every 10 of this came from just one man Moscow-born Alex Gerko, who set up XTX Markets in 2015 and is co-chief executive of the trading business.

Carl Hahn Dies at 96; Made the VW Beetle Ubiquitous

Carl H. Hahn, a German automobile executive who helped transform the humble Volkswagen Beetle into an American pop culture icon and one of the most widely produced cars in the world, died on Jan. 14 at his home in Wolfsburg, Germany.He was 96.His death was confirmed by his son Christopher Hahn.During Mr. Hahn's chairmanship of Volkswagen A.G. from 1982 to 1993, the company graduated into a global brand and Europe's leading automobile manufacturer.
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This Sikh mom couldn't find a proper helmet for her boys. Now, she's designed her own | CBC News

When Tina Singh's boys started learning to ride bikes, it was obvious they'd need helmets.There was just one problem: Singh couldn't find a single helmet on the market to accommodate her sons' turbans."My kids keep their hair, so anytime I went to go put a bike helmet when they were going out to ride ... nothing fit them properly," the Toronto mom of three told CBC Toronto.
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