Honda to release limited edition Repsol Replica Fireblade CBR1000RR

Honda seems to be quite happy with the 2006 MotoGP Championship. This has prompted the company to release a limited edition Repsol Replica Fireblade CBR1000RR motorcycle. The machine will be released into European and American markets later this month. It is the second replica that will be launched by the company. Earlier in 2005 Honda released the first to commemorate a decade of Repsol sponsorship. The motorcycle is a host of all race-developed innovations. It includes PGM-DSFI dual sequential fuel injection system, Mass-centralized chassis configuration, Gravity Die-Cast Aluminum Frame, Unit-Pro-Arm Swingarm, Radial-Mount front brake calipers and Electronic Steering Damper. You can say that the motorcycle is nowhere near the exact machine that is driven in competitions but we also have to keep in mind that every one is not as talented as Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden. Via: Gizmag

Acabion GTBO Enclosed Motorcycle: Fully street legal

This is a gift for the speed lovers as it is approachable, furious, and efficient but the most important part is that it is street legal. This Acabion GTBO Enclosed Motorcycle is shaped in the shape of a bullet that is known to be the best aerodynamic structure to support speed. The cockpit can house two passengers comfortably and let you approach high speeds. Powered by a 700 hp turbocharged engine it can reach streaming 258 mph in about 19 seconds and has a top speed of 265 mph at 200 hp (legally) or otherwise you can break the limits by riding on 300 mph. But what makes the vehicle stand out in queue is its fuel efficiency. The sad news is that the company only plans to build a total of 26 vehicles from 2007-2011. Now, if you want to own this extreme machine you re to start saving money to pay a hefty amount of $720,000. Via: ohgizmo

Motorcycle joins the taxi force in Los Angeles and NewYor

Beating the traffic in Los Angeles and New York was a challenge that every business person faced everyday. To overcome this challenge, the Moto Limos Club has come up with the idea of having the Motorcycle Taxi service. Similar services are available in Europe but this kind of service is a newcomer in the US. The idea of being on a two-wheeler zig-zagging amidst traffic can be scary but the Moto Limos Club has stated that there was no need of fear as they would be hiring drivers who had an experience of 15 years and above. The club has thought of every little comfort that a passenger could need and they have promised to make the ride as comfortable as it could be. To help the passengers attend business calls on the go, helmets with Bluetooth connections are made available. To overcome the freezing cold during winters, they have committed to provide thick blankets for the passengers. And this is not all, if the weather turns bad, they have a weather gear for their passengers for protection. The Club is expected to open up next month and the membership is at a fee of $125 to $250 and a per-hour rental charge of $90. The fee though high, the service is expected to gain popularity among the businessmen as it saves them the time of waiting in traffic. This service is going to be an interesting one. Via: Autoblog