It is believed that while some choose to rise to the challenge and outperform, some a1mongst us are born with the capacity to push the spirit further than expected. Motorcyclists are considered to be the toughest people to hit the road more than any other vehicle enthusiasts, probably due to the fact that apart from the revved up engines there is nothing riding with them bar the wind. Rolex, a proud sponsor of numerous world class racing events holds the premier, annual racing event- the Rolex 24 at Daytona which is considered to be one of the most grueling races in the history of the sport. Rolex 24 at Daytona has had the unfaltering support of Rolex for many years now and has seen some of the most incredible performances, many of which will go down in history as almost a mythical display of resilience. The Rolex 24 at Daytona this year was the most riveting race in the history of this sensational racing challenge. Immensely talented racers from all parts of the world came together, to show some brilliant maneuvers and exceptional driving skills as they hurtled to victory. Many of the racers competing in this event are seasoned drivers who have taken part in many competitions across the globe; however the Rolex 24 at Daytona presented by Rolex presents an entirely new challenge…Â Details
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An inside look at Buell, plus an interview with Erik about the company’s history
The Buell Motor Company has a unique status in the pantheon of motorcycle companies, harking back to the early 20th century when clever people with mechanical skills would develop innovative machines out of their own garages.
Buell was founded by Erik Buell, and his now-legendary drive and determination has grown the company from a small farmhouse operation near Mukwonago, Wisconsin, to…Â Video, Pictures & Details
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A Tour of Erik Buell’s Barn
On a beautiful spring day not long ago, I was near Mukwonago, Wisconsin, on a tiny old abandoned farm. On the property is the small shed where a racer and former Harley-Davidson engineer named Erik Buell started the company known today as the Buell Motorcycle Company. The shed, also known as “the barn” (even though it’s next to an actual barn) has been recently restored by Harley-Davidson’s heritage people to the condition it was in during the 1980s, when Buell was developing his RW750 and RR1000 roadracers. As recently as a couple years ago, Buell had not been in the building for many years and it was literally falling apart, filled with debris and deteriorating parts and relics.
Erik Buell himself was on hand to give the assembled journalists a tour of the facility, which is really just a three-car garage with a little extra workspace. Three plywood workstands held three interesting bikes.
The first was the RW750. Developed by a very young Erik Buell in the early ’80s, the RW used a tube-steel chassis (of Erik’s design) and the fearsome Barton two-stroke Four…Â Details & Pictures
Jay Leno had a look at the Zero S electric motorcycle and had Zero’s founder, Neal Saiki by to explain the bike. Saiki gives some good commentary on the new motorcycle and some great information on several factors that are misunderstood regarding EVs versus regular machines.
For instance, the 32hp motorcycle is equivalent to a 50hp gasoline bike and weighs about 1/3 less than a comparable bike. He also explains why the Zero S has a top speed of only 60mph and why they didn’t ad gearing to make it go faster.
This explanation is important, so pay attention…Â Â Details, Pictures & Video
Design of the Zero Bike
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