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Getting Touchy Over Throttle-By-Wire

Maybe I’m just a doofus when it comes to modern motorcycles. Or simply inept. But I inevitably scare myself nearly every time that I test ride a modern bike with “throttle-by-wire.” The instant on/instant off nature of the system makes “unintended acceleration” a common occurrence, and I’m lucky that I …

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Doc’s Motorcycle Parts Plans Vintage Show

Doc’s Motorcycle Parts in Waterbury, CT is planning its first-ever vintage motorcycle show and swap meet on July 19 with all brands being welcome. Mike “Mike Doc” D’Occhio reasons that

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Details Released On EBR 1190SX

Erik Buell Racing officially unwrapped a second model on Tuesday – the EBR 1190SX – and provided specs and pricing for the first time. The company describes it as “a true naked streetfighter-style sport bike.” Weighing in at 414 pounds, the 1190SX uses the same 185-horsepower V-Twin engine found in …

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