The other liter supermoto that matters

KTM 990 Supermoto R Revealed
As of now, the KTM 990 Supermoto R will not be available in the US. Dang, This is the only competition with Ducati HTM in my short list.

Throwback Time

2009 Suzuki Dealer Show
Suzuki took their beginner cruiser bike, the GZ250, and made it into a retro UJM style bike called the TU250X and added fuel injection. The quick specs are $3500, Top speed about 70 mph (so you can get on the freeway if you have to), around 80 mpg, and HP of about 20. For a monthly of around $60, sounds like a fun ride around town and definitely would be a fun cafe racer mod.
Via Motorcycle.com

Ducati Hypermotard and Multistrada go white for 2009 - Hell For Leather

Ducati Hypermotard white for 2009
I have seen and sat on the Red and Black HMs. The Red is rad looking and the Black is blah. Now this White one has me sold. Just get me my white dual sport helmet with the Mach 5 emblem and we're done and done.
Via Hell for Leather

Pastrana

RALLY

Car Sic

Infectious Car Art
Here's a little refresher for the non committals among us. Some kinda sweet art for your car. Maybe you want a different look or maybe you want to cover that unsightly tangle with the parking garage. If so, here is the light. Follow it.
Via Josh Spear

Toyota FJ Cruiser Special Edition

Toyota FJ Cruiser Special Edition
I finally found a Landcruiser to match my Tacoma.

"Now, we've created the Trail Teams Special Edition FJ Cruiser. This unique FJ takes charge of the trail while sporting an exclusive Iceberg White exterior, black bumpers and side mirrors, a locking rear differential, the praised A-TRAC traction control system, plus legendary Bilstein� shock absorbers. And to make it all official, you'll find a TRD exhaust system, matte black TRD alloy wheels and a distinctive TRD shift knob. Happy trails."

Nice!

Project CUB/EZ90
I'm looking for a cheep fix for my Hypermotard addiction and this Honda Cub EZ90 from the 90's keeps popping up. It's just a fun trail bike with plastics to make it extra future cheesy, but this guy made it even better. If you find one for cheap, buy it for me and I'll get you back.

Splitting Hairs

California Lanesharing
I used to ride motorcycles and I'm planning to get back into it with a Hypermotard. If you're anywhere near a city metro area lanesharing is a must. The thing is that it is not legal or illegal, so don't be a retard and check these rules.

The generally “understood” guidelines seem to be:

* Travel no faster than 10 mph faster than the vehicles you’re lane-sharing with.
* Merge back in with the traffic when they reach 30-35 mph.
* Never exceed the speed limit.
* Lane-sharing between lanes #1 and #2 is preferred. (#1 being the “fast” or “inside” lane)
* Stay, more or less, in one lane or the other. Excessive meandering might get you cited. (CA code 21658)

Sounds reasonable, but some retard will mess it up for everyone.

WRX who?

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
It sure done gotta a purdy mouth and it's clocking in with 235 hp, all-wheel drive and possibly the paddle shifting magic of the Evo X-MR. Hopefully they can keep the base price around 25K. If so, who knows...
And there's a sport wagon coming!

Watch, hear new Top Gear here

Final Gear

My kinda touring

Honda EVO 6 Concept:

"Take a flat-Six 1800cc Gold Wing motor, put it in a minimalist chassis and give it slick, modern styling—think manga by Morbidelli. There’s a single-sided swingarm and the usual electronic instrumentation... Honda uses its all-new 'Human-Friendly Transmission' or HFT. This may be a jump in transmission technology, using hydraulic pressure to efficiently transmit power. It offers a 'D' position for everyday riding (Driving?), an 'S' position (Sport?) for quicker acceleration and a six-speed manual mode, as well."

Car Buying No No's

: We're going to be in the market in the the next year and I hate dealing with car buying. So, here's what not to say. Maybe we should hold off, because at these gas prices we should be getting a golf cart.

The Solution

Swobo Bikes
I wanted to get a road bike, but this might be the closest I can handle.

"The Sanchez is a $599 fixed-gear track bike outfitted with flat bars for the street and the no-brakes, no-coasting fixie groove, but it comes with a "flip-flop" freewheel-compatible hub and a fork drilled to take a front brake."

I'll puss out and get a front brake, because I'm not a hipster bike messenger. And the clincher is that there's a bottle opener in the seat. Here's a review in the Marin Independent.

Want this

alta
Or at least build one like it. Single speed sweetness. Chico here I come.

Motorcycle Airbag

Impact Jackets, LLC - Personal Airbag Jackets

Here IT iS

Hotness
Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Lameness

Atom 3

Ariel announces new Atom 3:

"Ariel’s scorching Atom is getting a new engine and a light makeover aimed at increasing cabin space for a new generation of bigger owners."

Samurai + Tonka = X-HEAD

Suzuki X-HEAD Concept
I want one. Even if it's just to dig holes in sand boxes in the back yard.
Via Jalopnik

RIP Colin McRae

The Times on Colin McRae
I didn't get to see him race much, but I do know he brought a lot to to rally racing and will be missed.

Colin McRae's tragic death last week has robbed motorsport of one of it's most charismatic and daring competitors...he will always be remembered for his titanic struggle with Spanish driver Carlos Sainz to become the first Briton to win the World Rally Championship in 1995 with an epic victory in the final round at the RAC Rally of Great Britain.

Ok, this might get me back

STi
I'm hearing 320hp and 320ft-lbs of torque.