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NINE MILLION people are still driving on UK roads while using their handheld phones.
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It’s a sobering discovery that will strike a cold note with every motorcyclist in the UK but an RAC survey has found that a gobsmacking 22% of motorists are still using their handheld h dh ld phone h when h they th drive. di The shameful findings are made all the worse by the reasons given by some of those surveyed, ranging from ‘I didn’t know it was illegal’ to ‘I do it because I can get away with it’. The report highlights the lawlessness on British roads in light of huge cuts to the numbers of traffic police over the past decade. Read more on Page 4
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FIRST leaked shots of the 2018 Honda Gold Wing
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Secret photos from Japanese sources have the bike coming along with the hugely-improved duo-lever front end. These images, not from any official source, are reportedly the first pictures of the new-for-2018 Honda Gold Wing. No doubt this motorcycle is going to be packed with features and more electronic wizardry than the International Space Station – but the first thing that stands out most about the bike is the new front end. It was September 2015 when we first told you about the Duolever front suspension unit coming to the Wing; at the time the idea seemed pretty logical because the complex steering system is widely regarded as giving a better quality of ride and feedback on the move.
Soon after the idea was floated by Honda insiders, a couple of patents filed by the Japanese factory revealed that this plan for the bike was at least one of the ideas that had made it past the first stage and into pre-production planning for the iconic super-cruiser-tourer. And if these images of the finished bike, claimed to be a direct leak from within Honda, are accurate then the Duolever system has been put on the flat-six cylinder powered, 1832cc tourer. Gone are the previous, conventional 45mm telescopic forks fitted with anti-dive and 140mm of travel in favour of the Duolever system. Other changes visible between the current model and next year’s version extend to the fairing which is narrower than before. The bike’s headlights are multi-LED items with the mirrors now pulled in to be a flush part of the frontal outline of the bike. The windscreen also looks considerably larger on the new bike than the one it replaces. The Bagger version of the Wing’s screen is around the same size as the one on the current motorcycle though.
Road Rash again
What is a duolever front end? In terms of large motorcycles, this won’t be the first time that a Duolever has been used although arguably the most famous recent bike to use the system wasn’t a Honda but a BMW. In 2004 BMW introduced duolever on the front of its first inline-four sports tourer - the K1200S. Duolever is an evolution of Norman Hossack’s double wishbone / parallelogram suspension, which is why its sometimes referred to as Hossack Suspension. The idea itself has been around since Hossack modified a Honda XL500 in
1979. In the early 90’s he modified a BMW K100RS, and whilst it never really caught on in England, German engineers understood the idea instantly. Like the rear paralever, its geometrically a double wishbone system. As with telelever, in duolever the pivoting links and springs are not steered. But with duolever, the physical link from the handlebars to the suspension is radically different, involving a hinged link. The front suspension is completely independent of the steering, with the two only being connected by the hinged link up top.
Two versions on the way
According to the pre-release information we’ve been sent, there will be two versions of the bike, both released at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show at the end of October. The first is the GL 1800 (pretty much looking how you’d expect a big Wing to look) and alongside it will be a bagger-style F6B.
Triumph launches its all new Bonneville Speedmaster Triumph has launched its new 76bhp Bonneville Speedmaster. The motorcycle, which offers 106Nm of torque, builds on the Triumph classic custom heritage and gets a sculpted Bonneville tank, machined engine fins, carb-styled twin throttle bodies,
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a ‘clean line’ header pipe run, finned exhaust clamps and rubber fork gaiters. The bike also gets minimal bodywork, a single clock, classic rear ‘drum brake’ inspired hub, heritage-inspired battery box, and central mudguard ridges. It also has the classic ‘nacelle’ headlight detailing, swept back beach bars, forward pegs, fixed rear mudguard and 16in wire spoked wheels. The Bonneville Speedmaster also has a larger 12-litre fuel tank for increased range and comes with easily interchangeable twin and single seat set ups. The Bonneville Speedmaster is being offered in three classic colour options: ● Jet Black ● Cranberry Red and Jet Black ● Fusion White and Phantom Black with a twin hand painted coach line For more information visit: www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk
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Remember Road Rash? Well, now there’s Road Redemption the spiritual successor to the iconic 90s Road Rash video game. The game sees players once again attacking their opponents while riding at high speeds. Of course, Road Redemption will be getting some much-needed upgrades, including better graphics and new weapons. For more information visit: www.roadredemption.com
Fancy a factory KTM look? KTM has just released its factory PowerWear Casual and Accessories 2018 collection which covers every KTM fan from tiddler to full-on Sunday hero. Men, women and children are served by the STYLE, REPLICA, ORANGE, MECHANIC or KINI collections and there’s an addition to the line-up with the new EMPHASIS collection, for use while training off the bike too. Looks pretty smart.
Honda’s Cub gets 2018 makeover Pictures of the Honda Super Cub, the special 60th anniversary and the Cross Cub (the off-road version that was originally shown at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show) have been published in Japanese super mag Young Machine ahead of the Tokyo Show at the end of October. The little bike with the massive makeover, including LED headlight, will be available in May. Both the Honda Super Cub 60th Anniversary model and the Honda Cross Cub 2018 will be marketed in 50cc and 110cc versions.
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Nine million handheld phone drivers refuse to quit
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Shocking figures show that nearly a quarter of all motorists on the road still ‘snap, chat, text and tweet’ while driving. A hard-core of motorists still admit to flouting the law by using their handheld phones while driving. The news comes despite penalties for the offence being doubled on March 1, RAC research has found. In September 2016 the RAC revealed that the illegal use of handheld mobile phones at the wheel had reached epidemic proportions. Days later the Government announced the penalty for the offence would increase to six points and a £200 fine in a bid to stamp out the dangerous habit. Twelve months on, however, research carried out with 1727 motorists for the RAC’s Report on Motoring 2017 shows the move has not stopped a persistent 9.2 million drivers breaking the law on a regular basis. While the number of motorists who say they make or receive calls illegally at the wheel has fallen by a quarter (31% in 2016 versus 23% in 2017), of those questioned about the impact of tougher penalties 15% – or 5.3 million drivers – said this had not made them stop. Of these, 2.8 million said they had not changed their habits and 2.5 million who said it had made no difference. Of the 89% of drivers who said they were aware of the tougher penalties for mobile phone use, the report identified six in 10 (58%)
– or the equivalent of 20.6 million drivers – who said they had never used their handheld mobile phone when driving. Sixteen per cent – or 5.7 million drivers – said they had completely stopped using their handheld phone altogether when driving since the law change. A further 11% – 3.9 million drivers – said they had curbed their illegal behaviour ‘a little’ but these occasional ‘illegal handheld phone use’ drivers have not broken their habit for good. It should be pointed out that this does not include the 11% – 4.4 million of all UK drivers – who stated they were not aware of the law change so the figures for illegal phone use could in fact be higher. RAC road safety spokesman Pete Williams said: “Twelve months ago our research revealed that the illegal use of handheld mobile phones by drivers was at epidemic proportions – a year on and the situation remains dire. Despite the law change and some high profile police enforcement campaigns we are in a situation where overall roads policing officer numbers are down on 2016 by a massive 30% since 2007. “It is clear we have a hard core of offenders who believe they can get away with it by continuing to flout the law every day and we fear this may get worse with fewer dedicated roads policing officers.”
Met Police get gassy The Met are trialling seven Suzuki ‘Burgman Fuel Cell’, zero emission hydrogen scooters. The trial will last for 18 months and will enable the force to assess the machine’s suitability for the various roles. The scooters will be used initially by police community support officers within the Roads and Transport Policing Command. The trial is being run at no cost to the Met, with the vehicles on loan from Suzuki Motor Corporation.
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Further fall in roads policing numbers A factor that may be influencing persistent illegal behaviour while driving is a reduction in the number of dedicated roads policing officers. In England and Wales the number has declined by 30% in 10 years from 3766 in 2007 to just 2643 in 2017.
Handheld mobile phone use by age and gender Among the hard core of drivers who are habitual handheld phone law breakers (15%) there appears to be a significant split between the ages with four in 10 (39.6%) aged 25 to 44, a third (33%) aged 45 to 64 and almost one in five (18.5%) aged 17 to 24. Men make up a significantly larger proportion of the hard core with 57.3% compared to women with 42.7%. One in five occasional handheld phone users
(21.8%) were aged 17 to 24, six in 10 (59.7%) aged 25 to 44 and 16% aged 45 to 64. There was a more even split between men (51.7%) and women (48.8%). Among reformed users 16.4% were aged between 17 and 24, 46.4% were aged 25 to 44 and 28.8% aged 45 to 64. Women were more inclined to quit using their phone at the wheel, making up 54.4% of this percentage compared with 45.6% men.
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Dougie Lampkin’s star role Europe’s leading indoor off-road event will see live action from 12times trials world champion Dougie Lampkin’s display team. New features added to the show this year also include a Motoball match between France and Germany, where the four-strong teams will go wheel to wheel. There will also be the Minibike Supercross track, the ‘World Famous’ Wall Of Death and many other attractions and have-a-go experiences. The Dirt Bike Show is held across four days, October 26-29, 2017 at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
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of drivers feel there’s not enough police on roads
Watch the video online: Pepper spraying cops Finnish police employed an unusual technique in an attempt to stop a motorcycle thief on the run. The video shot from the helmet camera of the thief, shows him speeding off on the stolen dirt bike with the police in hot pursuit. As the rider continues to try and make his escape, the police van pulls up alongside him. An officer then leans out the window and pepper sprays the rider in his face – as the two vehicles race at high speeds along the road. It’s scary stuff. To watch the video log on to: www.MoreBikes.co.uk and search ‘pepper’.
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The build-up begins to the UK’s biggest indoor motorcycle show Motorcycle Live, the UK’s biggest bike show, is back at The NEC, Birmingham from November 18-26. Get your diary sorted and see the latest bikes and kit. It’s great news right from the off because ticket prices have been frozen at 2016 rates and advance buyers will not only benefit from significant savings in comparison to the on-thedoor price, they will also be in with a chance of winning one of hundreds of on-the-spot prizes in the show’s 2017 Golden Ticket promotion. Worth getting in early then. The entry tickets remain all-inclusive,
so every one of the 17 live features, events and experiences at the show – including the 10 opportunities to ride a bike – is absolutely FREE. Whether you’re a seasoned motorcyclist, a new biker, an adventure enthusiast, a racing fan, a custom nut, a classics lover, an FMX follower or you’ve got kids that are itching to get on two wheels – there’s something for everyone to enjoy…
Ten opportunities to ride The Test Ride Zone supported by Shoei, Sidi and Spada is back and packed with a whole range of models to try from the leading manufacturers, while Yamaha will be bringing the Dark Side MT Tour to The NEC. BMW will be running its GS Experience demo and HarleyDavidson will bring its popular Jumpstart feature. Experience Adventure will return for a second year, giving show goers the chance to have
a go on a range of adventure models from Honda, KTM and Triumph on the terrain for which they were designed. ACU Try Trials will offer a chance to learn the basics of trials riding in a free 15-minute session. For newcomers, the industry’s Get On initiative will be offering Two Wheel Taster sessions, while the youngsters will be kept busy with the Strider Adventure Zone and a Children’s Off Road Feature.
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Bikes, bikes and more bikes
Arguably the most popular attraction for the thousands of bike fans flooding through the doors of Motorcycle Live every year is the chance to see the brand-new machinery from the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, on display in the UK for the very first time. There will be at least 40 manufacturers appearing this year – that’s a whole lot of new metal for visitors to feast your eyes on. For something a little different, show goers can check also out the weird and wonderful creations in the Custom Xtreme Zone supported by Back Street Heroes or the beautifully iconic machines on display at the Classic Feature supported by The National Motorcycle Museum. Visitors will also be able to see the four finalists from the show’s very own custom bike competition – Ace Builds – and vote for their ultimate favourite.
Book now and save money Advance tickets are on sale now priced at just £19.50 per adult, £12 for Seniors, £1 for 11-16 year olds* and FREE for children aged ten and under (under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult). There is also a £25 advance ticket, which includes entry to the show and a Spada Gonzo bag worth £29.99**. To book, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk. Visitors paying for on-site car parking at The NEC either in
advance (at a reduced rate), or on the day, will receive a voucher for half-price admission to the National Motorcycle Museum, which is adjacent to the venue. Motorcycle parking at the show is free of charge. Motorcycle Live 2017 takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from November 18-26. *Advance ticket prices, closing date for advanced tickets 5pm on November 17, 2017. There is a £1.50 fee per order. **Limited offer while stocks last.
8 COMPETITION
Time to WIN WIN WIN with Motoball
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Here’s another great prize for you to win in our monthly Motoball competition so put your thinking cap on, sharpen your pencil (or dip your pen, up to you) and take aim for more football-on-motorcycles fun.
Here’s how to enter It’s very easy to be in with a shot at winning our terrific prize. And taking part is completely FREE, too! Here’s how to enter. Take a look a long hard look at the large picture to the far right. This is a photograph depicting the old world of Motoball – a wonderfully silly mash-up of football and motorcycling. MCM’s magicians of images have been toiling away on the original snap
and, after many hours of sweat and blisters on their mouse hand (eh?), have taken the football out of the original picture. All you have to do is grab your writing tool of choice and put crosses on the picture wherever you think the CENTRE of the ball is in the original image. This is important though: you only have FIVE crosses to use.
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The Airoh ST 701 New to the UK market, the Airoh ST 701 ACU Gold approved full face helmet is designed for both sports and touring use. Designed and produced in Italy the windtunnel tested Airoh ST 701 is one of the lightest helmets in its category. The internal drop-down retractable sun visor is a standard feature along with the extra wide, quick release Pinlock and an anti-fog racing visor. The nose deflector channels air and humidity from the mouth downwards to reduce visor misting. Airoh offers two shell sizes with a four density EPS inner shell for great strength and a perfect fit. All inner linings are hypoallergenic and fully removable and washable. The Airoh ultra integral ventilation system keeps fresh air circulating for additional rider comfort via three vents. The lower protection trim with integrated stabilisers improve helmet safety by reducing turbulence.
MCM. If you want to enter more than once then just take as many MCMs as you want. 5: Put your feet up, enjoy reading the rest of your MCM and wait for the postie to bring you the fruits of your labours. Well, that will happen if you are the lucky winner pulled at random from the upturned helmet on the editor’s desk. Those who are deemed closest to the centre of where the ball is in the original image will be put in the upturned MCM office lid that’s a bit bashed-up (if there’s multiple entries that are equally close then a single winner will be pulled out at random from those sent in). Okay, so we’ve made all that really clear. Get your crosses going on, fill out the form, cut out the entry from this page, no photocopied entries or anything like that, enter as many times as you want using forms cut from MCM and send them to us. Simple as that. Good luck and let’s go Motoball competition entering!
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2017 Colours and Sizes Red/Blue/White – Gloss Yellow/Black – Gloss Black/Orange – Gloss White/Black – Gloss All colours are available in sizes XS to XXL. Visit www.bikeittrade.com to find your local stockist.
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Biggest ever Classic Racer OUT NOW!
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The planet's BIGGEST and BEST magazine about classic motorcycle racing is hitting the stands now and this month’s issue has a HUGE special edition commemorative newspaper that you absolutely can’t miss. And while the brilliant extra freebie newspaper collector’s edition is crammed with top articles and reprints from the life of the iconic Honda-6 racebike, the main magazine is also JAM-PACKED with stunning stories from motorcycle racing right from the 1950s to the 1990s. Taking the top cover spot is the sublime secret that is Suzuki’s rarest Grand Prix motorcycle, the XR94 RGV250. Made with a precision not seen outside of a Swiss watch, this bike is so rare that you’ll never see another one. A handful were made by the Japanese factory to contest the
“Classic Racer: Where the legends live on and legendary racebikes keep rolling.”
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Most bikes nicked from home, says survey The first Bennetts Rider Panel survey focused on the topic of motorcycle and scooter thefts – surveying 2330 riders from the UK and Northern Ireland. Seven out of 10 respondents said they are concerned about their bike being stolen and 19% have been a victim of motorcycle theft. Over half (55%) of those who have experienced a theft had their motorcycle stolen from their home, however 77% of all respondents believe that their bike is more likely to be stolen when it is away from their home, in an urban area. Of those respondents who had had their bike stolen, 74% said it was 10 or more years ago, only 20% suffering a theft in the last five years.
12 WHAT’S ON
What’s On: the essential dates OCTOBER 21 Kempton Park Motorcycle Autojumble. Kempton Park, Staines Road East, Sunbury-onThames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ. Tel: 01507 529435 www.kemptonparkautojumble.co.uk 22 Normous Newark Autojumble. Newark Showground, Newark, Notts NG24 2NY. www.newarkautojumble.co.uk 22 Malvern Classic Motorcycle Show & Jumble. Three Counties Showground, Wye Halls and Outside, Malvern, Worcs WR13 6NW. Tel: 01484 667776. Email: info@classicshows.org classicshows.org 22 Ace Cafe London. Red Oktober – Eastern Bloc Vehicle Day. london.acecafe.com 22 Autojumble. The Clitheroe Auction Mart, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe BB7 1QW. www.hoylespromotions.co.uk 26 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes. Jenny Brown’s Point near Silverdale. Tel: 01772 782516 26-29 International Dirt Bike Show 2017, in partnership with MOTUL. Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire CV8 2LG. Tel: 01507 529529. www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk 28 Flame & Thunder Show. Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northants NN29 7XA. www.santapod.com 29 South of England Classic Show & Bikejumble. South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL. www.elk-promotions.co.uk 29 The Kettle Autojumble. Church Farm, Kettleburgh, near Woodbridge,
Suffolk IP13 9JX. Tel: 01728 724858. 29 Penrith Autojumble. Penrith Auction Mart, Skirsgill, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0DN. Tel: 07836 331324 (day) or 01772 323654 (6pm–8pm) Email: info@ garstangautojumbles.co.uk www.garstangautojumbles.co.uk 29 Huddersfield Autojumble (Rally). Old Market Building, Brook Street, Huddersfield HD1 1RG. Tel: 07795 505388. Email: jeffpff@hotmail.co.uk 29 Ace Cafe London. Rat, Brat, Bobbers, Choppers (& Rat Rods). london.acecafe.com 29 Classic Vehicle & Static Engine Day. Coalhouse Fort, EastTilbury, Essex RM18 8PB. Tel: 01375 844203. www.coalhousefort.co.uk
NOVEMBER 4 Rufforth Autojumble. Rufforth Park, York. Tel: 01904 738620. www.rufforthautojumble.com 4 Firework Frenzy. Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, Northants NN29 7XA. www.santapod.com 4 Dee Atkinson & Harrison Auctioneers. Classic Car, Motorcycle & Automobilia Auction www.dee-atkinson-harrison.co.uk or www.auctionhouse.uk.net/ hullandeastyorkshire 4-5 Charterhouse Auctioneers Classic Car and Motorbike Auction. Classic Cars, in conjunction with The Footman James 17th Classic Vehicle Restoration Show – Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN. 5 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes. Barley
TO GET YOUR EVENT ON THESE PAGES EMAIL jclements@mortons.co.uk Visitor Centre. Tel: 01772 782516. 5 Ace Cafe London. Ton Up Day – England Expects. london.acecafe.com 5 Garstang Autojumble. Hamilton House Farm (on A586, off A6), Garstang, Preston PR3 0TB. Tel: Ian Sherrard 07836 331324 (day) or 01772 323654 (6pm-8pm). Email: info@ garstangautojumbles.co.uk www.garstangautojumbles.co.uk 12 Ace Cafe London. Poppy Day Parade & Service – Military Vehicle Meet. london.acecafe.com 16 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes. Knott Working Men’s Club, (fish & chips). Tel: 01772 782516 19 Ace Cafe London. Ariel O.C.(Founded 1951 @ Ace) + Classic Bike Day. london.acecafe.com 19 Haynes Bikers’ Breakfast RideIn. Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, near Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7LH. www.himm.co.uk 19 Normous Newark Autojumble. Newark Showground, Newark, Notts NG24 2NY. www.newarkautojumble.co.uk 25 Malvern Drive-In Classic Bike & Car Autojumble. Three Counties Showground, Wye Halls and Outside, Malvern, Worcs WR13 6NW. Tel: 01484 667776. Email: info@classicshows.org. www.classicshows.org 25 LE Velo Northampton gathering. The Lamb, Stoke Goldington MK16 8NR. Tel: 01604 499858 26 Huddersfield Autojumble. Old Market Building, Brook Street, Huddersfield HD1 1RG. Tel: Jeff 07795 505388. Email: jeffpff@hotmail.co.uk
26 LE Velo Lancs & S Lakes. Dunsop Bridge, (meet main car park). Tel: 01772 782516 26 Ace Cafe London. Mud Pluggers Day. london.acecafe.com 26 Remembrance Day. Coalhouse Fort, E. Tilbury, Essex RM18 8PB. Tel. 01375 844203. www.coalhousefort.co.uk 26 Autojumble. The Clitheroe Auction Mart, Lincoln Way, Clitheroe BB7 1QW. www.hoylespromotions.co.uk
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One-off ExoDyne electric motorcycle
2 Rufforth Autojumble. Rufforth Park, York. Tel: 01904 738620. www.rufforthautojumble.com 2 Southern Classic Off Road & Racing Show & Motorcycle Jumble. Kempton Park, Staines Road East, Sunbury-onThames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ. www.kemptonparkautojumble.co.uk. Tel: 01507 529435 3 Ace Cafe London. Bike Day + Ace Cafe Club Day Xmas Meet. london.acecafe.com 38th Southwell Toy Run. Start: Admiral Rodney, King Street, Southwell, Notts NG25 0EH. Tel. John 01636 812838 7 E Velo Lancs & S Lakes. Glasson Dock, near Lancaster. Tel: 01772 782516 10 Normous Newark Autojumble. Newark Showground, Newark, Notts NG24 2NY. www.newarkautojumble.co.uk 10 Ace Cafe London. Bike Day. london.acecafe.com 10 Ace Cafe London. Paws n’ Claws Pet Food Run. london.acecafe.com
Full-time vet and part-time engineer Alan Cross has created an otherworldly one-off skeletal electric motorcycle called the ExoDyne. The bike took nine months of research, design, and fabrication work to complete, and he did it all by himself – except for the seat upholstery and powdercoating. The ExoDyne is based around a hand-built centre box frame, which holds 48 lithium polymer battery cells arranged in a 100V 32 Ah configuration – which is capable of a 600 A output but has been restricted to 200 A. Lithium-ion polymer batteries typically provide higher energy outputs than other lithium batteries, while being much lighter. Power comes from an 11 kW (30 kW peak) motor from EnerTrac, using a Sevcon Gen 4 motor controller, helping the ExoDyne reach a top speed of around 60mph, with a limited range of 20 miles, in its current configuration. It weighs 112kg and the motorcycle parts were sourced from a 2005 Suzuki RMZ250 off-roader.