This is the correct answer to the problem. My property does not get to determine whether I live or die, not for orphans, not for priests, not for the president.

Bikes are getting safer, though. ABS and traction control are common on new bikes now, and airbags are starting to show up on production bikes as well as safety apparel.

That’s true, but what’s the causation? Did the warmer, dryer weather make for a 10% increase in the number of good riding days? Were there increases in miles traveled, the number of motorcycle sales (new and used), or the number of motorcyclists on the road? The raw number doesn't mean much out of context.

If it will “do everything better,” why isn’t it in the 911?

You clearly don’t get it. The only thing it will do better is keep government emissions departments happy. Owners aren’t gonna care that it gets a few mpg better when toddling along on the highway. When using that extra power, it’s going to use more fuel, and that’s fine. I once got 9 mpg on a full tank of gas in my…

Give Tavarish a chance! I’m sure his piece about how “A 10 year old Mercedes S500 is the best sport bike you could own” will bring you ‘round…

Stopped reading at “weight does not matter.”

Is no one else amazed there was a fucking manatee at the race track and someone was able to capture it on video?

I used the app. Iran, Iran so far away, but I ended up between Iraq and a hard place.

There are already complaints of bias towards a particular manufacturer:

The big difference going to a no haggle manufacturer is you KNOW you are being overcharged and gouged for an inferior product. It killed Saturn, and it now killed Scion. No haggle dealerships at least have to try to be competitive with pricing.

I died.

After driving one, I think it just needs a 50 lb-ft of torque boost and it would be just right. What makes them feel so slow is that you have to rev the snot out of them to get anywhere.

This is hardly unexpected. Although I think with the right focus, they could have really made something of the brand. They had the right target demographic, but they largely pushed uninspired underpowered vehicles on them. The FR-S was a good move, and I think they should have also had a small true 4x4 like a modern…

When I bought my last car, I made the GM peel the sticker off the car himself. Don’t put your 10 cent sticker on my 75k car.

The first half of your post doesn’t really match the second half.

I felt like I was pretty clear about how I felt about this versus the Street Triple? And the FZ needs $2,500 to make it rideable.

Most surprising part of the headline.

As a southern California resident, I’ve learned to cope with asshole drivers by narrating their lives. It helps me vent by pretending that they have horrible, horrible lives... which makes me sympathize with them.