Remember the Honda Motocompo, the cute folding scooter from the early 1980s that could fit in the trunk of a car? We’ve often thought that Honda should revive it, and it looks like we’re not alone. Katalis have just released details of their latest creation, and it’s the spiritual successor to the Motocompo. Called ‘Spacebar,’ it weighs just 132 pounds…
There’s something irresistible about tiny motorcycles. According to scientists, we’re drawn to objects that are smaller than usual because they pose less danger, they remind us of toys, and they give us a feeling of control. That would explain the cultural appeal of mini marvels like Japanese Kei trucks, and the Honda Grom. And classics like the Piaggio Ape three-wheeler,…
In 2007 Buell Motorcycles announced the release of the first model in their range that wasn’t powered by a Harley Davidson engine. It was the Buell 1125R and sitting within its unique chassis was a Rotax Helicon v-twin powerplant. Whether it was pure coincidence or Erik’s sixth sense, the creation of the 1125R turned out to be a very good…