Confederate Motorcycles Hits the New York Auto Show
Ed Jacobs, chief designer at Confederate Motorcycles, stands with the P120 Fighter at the manufacturer's display at the New York Auto Show. Confederate, a long-time purveyor of boutique bikes that appeal to riders who march to the beat of a different, individualistic drum, introduced an all new engine-integral frame for its Hellcat series of performance bikes.
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BMW's first real entry into the superbike class was introduced in New York. The menacing S 1000 RR produces 193 horsepower, which is more than the original BMW M3! This 404-pound rocket redlines at 14,200 rpm and puts the power to the road through a six-speed transmission. Pricing has been set at $13,800.
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I cruised down the block at 30mph, enjoying the wind on my face and the unique thrill of piloting an electric vehicle. My chariot of choice wasn't a car or a golf cart, but a scooter.
Scooters aren't the first vehicles to leap to mind when thinking of battery-powered transport; after all a Vespa's pretty...