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Motorcycle Gang Blocks Highway For Marriage Proposal

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:26:19 +0000

Who knew bikers were such hopeless romantics? The Rockefeller Center ice skating rink might be perfect for marriage proposals in New York City, but if you’re in Los Angeles you’ll have to get a little more creative — like shutting down a major highway. Sadly, not many people have the ability to do that, but [...]

Invincible Motorcyclists Caught on Video

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 20:30:51 +0000

After watching this video we can safely say that we still do not want a motorcycle. As “cool” as they might appear, the idea of skin scraping pavement just doesn’t seem appealing. Having said that, we have no problem watching others ride them, cruise around and of course, wipe out — especially when no one gets (badly) [...]

Heroic Motorcyclist Saves Calf From Drowning [VIDEO]

Alex Staub — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:04:40 +0000

The curious little calf in this video was perhaps a little too curious while investigating a nearby canal and found himself unable to climb back out.

Luckily, a passing motorcyclist who spotted the struggling bovine realized the danger the calf was in, rushed to its aid, and after several attempts, managed to save its life.

Ten Drivers Set Record for Most Motorcyclists in a Sphere of Death [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:10:03 +0000

To set a Guinness world record, ten fearless Chinese motorcyclists managed to avoid hitting each other while driving inside a Sphere of Death for 20 seconds. We’re not sure such an obscure record would be worth the risk, but it’s still pretty awesome. [via Viral Viral Videos]

Fonzie's Motorcycle From 'Happy Days' Goes Up for Auction

Donald Deane — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:15:21 +0000

Here’s your chance to own a piece of television history from ‘Happy Days’! The 1949 Triumph Trophy TR5 motorcycle ridden by the Fonz (Henry Winkler) is set to go up for auction on November 12. Unfortunately, Fonzie’s ride needs a bit of work. It’s been neglected for 15 years in a motorcycle shop and hasn’t [...]

Now This Is a Unique Motorcycle Trick [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:53:32 +0000

Here we have a man about to take his brand new motorcycle for a spin. Or so you think. Actually, the fellow does take the bike for a pretty intense ride, but just not in the way you’d expect. Check it out below: [via The Daily What]

Man Miraculously Walks Away After Horrific Motorcycle Crash [VIDEO]

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:46:30 +0000

Let this video of a motorcyclist crashing at top speed into a passing truck be a lesson to all drivers: Motorcycles are dangerous, riders should always wear a helmet and Ryan Gosling probably won't be around to smooth things over when the two drivers meet. Despite the severity of the crash (which shatters the motorcycle in question), its rider miraculously gets up and walks it off.

Honda Used to Make a Briefcase Motorcycle You Could Carry Around [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:46:13 +0000

These days cars come with some pretty sophisticated add-ons: rearview cameras that show what's behind you, driver alert systems that wake you if you're dozing off. These optional features are all well and good, but none of them hold a candle to the Honda Motocompo, a tiny, folding scooter that was sold as a trunk-sized accessory for the Honda City and the Honda Today from 1981 to 1983.