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Modern times, old man talk

Whether our hobby will have new growth in 25 years? No idea. But I fear the worst. I've had the 2021 press kits and read the first complete tests. Motorcycling today is apparently 80% about electronics, assistance systems, connectivity and communication. And about the fact that under 100 hp you are somewhat poorly motorized. Because you read mildly surprised: 'Despite the fact that this engine has only 105 hp, you never have the feeling that your power is lacking'.

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Electronics and nostalgia

A friend came by for a quick chat. He had a recent motorcycle magazine with him. And was deeply affected. That motorcycle magazine praised the new Yamaha R1. That 1000 cc engine now produced 200 hp…

Dolf Peeters
26 October 2019
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"Electronics take possession of the car"

That was written in 1984. That was when combustion engines and cars were still mainly simple and without electronics. But electronics? It was coming! That was certain. Was that good or bad? There will be the one who just…

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Does electronics make motorcycles more fun?

In the past, a motorcycle had a kick starter and two brakes. That's different now…. A motorcycle that respects itself a little depends on its electronics. The question is: Do electronics make motorcycles more fun? There was once a time when people…