All posts tagged snow motorcycling
Video: KTM 690 on snow
As you plan on what to do on Christmas Day and try to get out of lunch with the in-laws, here’s an idea for some snow motorcycling on your KTM 690 SMC. With its noted handling and off-road capabilities, it’s one of the best bikes to get out on the snow, but in this particular video the rider says he was out on normal street tyres (and we haven’t seen what Part Two has in store but this is enough to convince us there are some silly people out there). Frankly, we don’t recommend it but if you have a safe, snowy playground somewhere, get out and have some fun!
Bikes for the snow: Govecs Slidescooters
We can see some motorcycling in the snow with this video of the Govecs electric SlideScooters from Riminimoto. The Italians have adapted their passion for motorcycling to the winter season as well, and with the snow that Europe has seen in the last couple of weeks, it’s not surprising they’re finding more ways to enjoy two wheeling in winter.
The Slidescooters bike is a combination of a standard scooter with SKS front slide (like a skateboard without wheels) that subsitutes the front wheel. The Govecs bikes are a true alternative to snow mobiles and old-fashioned sleds, being effective, environmentally friendly and economical. For more information, see the slidescooters.com site.
Bikers in the snow: brave or foolhardy?
These pics show what riding a motorcycle in the European winter may entail for the die-hard bikers of this world. With record below-zero temperatures over the last week in Europe, the peril of having a bike as your only means of transport is clearly pictured. The big question is: would you or wouldn’t you….?
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Source | Motoblog.it
Chris Pfeiffer Snowcat video
Here’s a look at Chris Pfeiffer snow motorcycling with a modified version of the BMW G450X for the snow. With the winter season coming on, we’ll be seeing more snow-tuned motorcycles out for some off-road, on the snow fun, though with Pfeiffer falling over a couple of times, it’s probably harder than it looks. The G450X has been modified with BMW’s “Snowcat” kit.
Daytona 675 with spikey tyres
We love the bike in this photo, but we’re a little concerned about the tyres. While the Daytona 675 is not a slow bike, we wonder what the effect of these tyres is. While the motorcycle would be a lot of fun for a joy ride in the snow, we expect a lap on the track would be a little uncomfortable.
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Source | Blogtriumphchepassione.com
Your photos: riding a Vespa in the snow
These funny photos come from the guys at the Vespa Club Pavia. This Italian Vespa club seems very dedicated to get out for some fun in the snow with a smile on their face when riding in the cold. This is true Vespa spirit at its best! Send us your photos.
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Video: riding on ice
If you needed convincing that there are some truly crazy people out there, particularly crazy bike riders, this video should do the trick. While we’ve seen plenty of snow fun with your motorcycle over the last few weeks, this is the first motorcycling on ice we’ve come across.
One word of advice: careful on the braking or you might find the bike suddenly tips forward. At that’s not a pleasant thing when riding on ice… The video after the jump.
Sliding Scooters for snow fun on your bike
We’ve already looked at some snow tuning options for your bike this winter; but here RiminiMoto, a tuning workshop, has all the fun for your scooter, transforming your 50cc into snow mobiles.
All you need is to equip a small MBK Booster (Yamaha BW’s), a Honda Zoomer or a CUB Honda, with a front skate or ski and you’re done. The new front can be modified depending on the kind of terrain you intend to play in.
Ski fields or even sand dunes are the perfect environment for these “Sliding Scooters”. Check out the video after the jump for all the fun of extreme scooter tuning.
Continue reading: Sliding Scooters for snow fun on your bike
Riding in winter: snow solutions for some holiday fun
We’ve seen various solutions for riding in the snow, including motorcycle tuning for winter and the Quantya electric bike. In Europe it’s a long winter for bikers if you can’t get out, but if you really need a little gas in your Christmas break, here’s a video from the guys at Fullthrottle.
Their various snowmobile solutions, bike tuning options and general motorcycle fun in the snow accessories are available online. If you’re desperate for a few slides in the snow, check out their site.
Quantya electric motorcycle: environmental fun
If you think that you can’t enjoy yourself on an electric motorcycle like the Quantya, check out this video of motorcycle fun in the snow. It’s quiet, environmentally friendly and will still give you some adrenalin - what more could we ask?
For other interesting videos on Quantya motorcycles, check out the Quantya YouTube channel from the Swiss company.
Milan snow: motorcyclists ride through city snow
It has done nothing but snow in Italy over the last week or so and while it’s great for skiing it’s not so great for motorcyclists. This rider though, seems unperturbed by the snow and has continued on his way to work in Milan.
This video was taken just after 7am today with more than ten centimetres of snow in Milan and bad road conditions. I can only imagine how cold it must have been on this motorcycle in the snow.
The biggest drivable motorbike
If you happen to visit the upcoming Motor Show fair in Essen, Germany you can see this big drivable motorbike. The fair will open from November 29th until December 7th.
This mega-bike was made by Gregory Dunham from the US, Stockton California, and measures 3.429 meters tall to the top of handlebars, 6.187 meters long and the weight of this bike 2.948 tonnes. Is powered by a 8.2 Litre V8 engine. The tyres are 1.88 meters tall, we don’t know if the brand is Bridgestone or Michelin? If you were looking for a hefty snow-bike… Picture by AP Photo/Frank Augstein.
Source | motorbiker
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