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New Book – Bikes of Burden

20. June 2009

Dutch photographer Hans Kemp has just come out with a photo book examining how the motorcycle and scooter are a critical part of commerce in Vietnam. Bikes of Burden is a photo essay of the myriad of two wheeled vehicles that cover Vietnam and carry just about everything needed to keep an economy going – […]

Australian Postie Bike Challenge

19. June 2009

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If you are anything like me, you saw Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boreman in Long Way Round and thought to yourself “Self, you need to go on an epic, continent-spanning adventure on a bike!” It’s at that point your brain kicks in and you imagine dying in the desert from exposure and snake bites. Well […]

The CargoBee

18. June 2009

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A company out of Heerenberg Holland is making a neat little bakbrommer (“box moped”) called a CargoBee. The CargoBee is a 49 cc three-wheeled cargo carrier and the engine and semi-automatic transmission appear to be pulled right out of a Honda Super Cub. The bike has quite a few options depending on your need and […]

SFVISBF Mini Moto 2009

17. June 2009

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Last year, our favorite Steve brought all of us up to speed on the San Fernando Valley Illegal Soap Box Federation’s Mini Moto race featured in Rod and Kulture Magazine. The article detailed the entirely illegal but entirely awesome minibike race through the streets of the San Fernando Valley. Well they have been up to […]

1977 Mopeds "Yuba Bike"

17. June 2009

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While cruising for parts for my vintage Sachs moped I checked into 1977 Mopeds, one of the best spots on the internet for all things moped. While there I checked out the mopeds they have for sale. I am not in the market for yet another bike, but it’s always fun just to see what […]

Scooter Sales Down Means Good Deals Can Be Found

16. June 2009

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The Kansas City Star is reporting that scooter sales for the first three months of 2009 are down when compared to the same time period last year. Dealerships with full inventories are usually eager to get some merchandise moved and adjust their prices accordingly. Those lowered prices along with new tax deductions for fuel efficient […]