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Candela’s C-8 Is a Boat That Flies
WIRED soars across the San Francisco Bay in this $390K, Polestar-powered, all-electric hydrofoil that wants to be more like a plane. I’m on a boat. The boat does not float. At least not in the traditional sense. The manufacturer says somewhat enthusiastically that “it flies.” In reality it hovers two feet above the water, propped…
Read MoreThe Best New 2023 Motorcycles for Beginners on the U.S. Market
Want to learn to ride a motorcycle? 2023 is your year. Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Husqvarna now sell some of the coolest entry-level bikes in the U.S. There’s never been a better time to be a motorcyclist in the U.S., where enthusiasts are often left looking abroad, staring longingly at the many cool vehicles…
Read MoreThese UTVs Got So Stuck, They Needed a Helicopter To Pull Them Out
Have you ever been so trapped in the dirt that you needed a Huey to save the day? These guys at King of the Hammers were. It’s called the toughest single-day off-road race for a reason. The King of the Hammers competition earns this crown by combining triple-digit speeds through wide-open California desert stretches featuring…
Read MoreModern Airstream Trailer Concept Ditches Rivets for Air-Ride and a Pop-Up Top
The Airstream Studio F.A. Porsche Concept is a next-gen travel trailer that breaks tradition. Before you get all upset that Airstream has abandoned its iconic riveted aluminum travel trailers, or, conversely, overly excited that Airstream is continuing to expanded beyond its aforementioned traditional riveted aluminum travel trailers, keep in mind the Airstream presented to you…
Read MoreBRP Strives to Make Boating and Powersports More Welcoming
For International Women’s Day this year, BRP is opening the conversation about women’s place in powersports by featuring the stories of its incredible trailblazers. A pioneer in making the industry more welcoming, BRP is again looking to unite its ambassadors, community of riders and employees to create momentum for global change through its “Get in…
Read MoreSuzuki reveals returning motorcycles to 2023 lineup
Suzuki Motor USA has unveiled the return of its GSX-S750Z ABS, GSX-S750Z and GSX250R ABS motorcycle models to complete its 2023 lineup. These models feature proven designs and advanced technology, making each ideal for riders of all skill levels looking for some excitement in style. The 2023 GSX-S750Z/ABS models blend GSX-R750-derived engine performance with aggressive…
Read More5 Powersport Purchases That Will Make Your Summer Feel Like an Endless Vacation
The powersports market continues to grow, with an estimated 60 million riders of motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, three-wheel motorcycles, dirt bikes, Can Am vehicles and other leisure vehicles. The market is expected to exceed $131 billion by 2028, according to statistics from Synchrony Bank. Read the whole article here: [LINK]
Read MoreThis Honda-Powered Fiat 1100 on Unimog Portal Axles Is a 4X4 Freakshow
Fasten your harness and buckle your helmet, this Fiat is a party on four wheels. This isn’t the first time John Martinson has thrashed on a Fiat 1100 fitted with a Honda engine and Unimog axles. He wheeled a similar rig during Four Wheeler’s 2014 Top Truck Challenge, where despite being an alternate he demonstrated…
Read MoreThis Old Half-Track Volkswagen Bus Looks Like a Tank, Was Actually for Skiers
A German inventor’s vintage half-track-converted bus is a slow but highly interesting off-roader. Dubbed the “Fox,” this safety orange half-track started life as a run-of-the-mill Type 2 before Austrian inventor Kurt Kretzner got his hands on it in the mid ’60s. Seeking a way to reliably get skiers, tradespeople, and waitstaff up into Austrian mountain…
Read MoreI Hit 170 MPH On the Back of a Motorcycle at COTA and it Dismantled My Perception of Life
My brain wasn’t ready for the experience of being a passenger with a professional motorcycle racer lapping one of America’s fastest race tracks. I’ve never so much as sat on a motorcycle in my entire life. It’s been over a decade since I rode a bicycle. So when MotoGP and the Circuit of the Americas…
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