Archive for July, 2010

Infared Vision for Motorcycles

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Patent drawings uncover a new night-vision system for motorcycles from Kawasaki. The system uses two infrared cameras hooked to a processor and LCD screen on the bike’s instrument panel. The company is reportedly using its 1400 GTR motorcycle as a test mule for the device. (Popsci article)

Sportbike Ride to Niagara Falls

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

This was supposed to be another ride to remember for 2010. In a way, it turned out to be exactly that, but not for the reasons we wanted. We left MD burbs around 830 am. Niagara was almost exactly 500 miles away via back roads. This was not going to be easy considering the heat [...]

Tristan Lentink gets run over at the Assen 2010

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Broken pelvis, 2 broken legs, many torn muscles in his right knee and life-threatening internal injuries, currently in stable but critical condition.