Watch your son burn rubber through the neighborhood with this red-hot bike from Schwinn. The Schwinn Scorcher Boy's 16-Inch Bike features a BMX frame, front pegs and BMX-style handlebars with a 2-bolt stem. A coaster brake, front and rear caliper brakes and star-pattern wheels with wide 2.1" tires provide a smooth ride and steady stopping so he doesn't get thrown. The durable I-beam, low stand-over frame with unicrown fork withstands the rigors of heavy use. No matter how much punishment he puts it through, the Scorcher keeps blazing on!
A flashy bike that's sure to delight young girls, the Mongoose Lilac 16-inch cruiser bike for kids features a bright purple frame that's decorated with white and pink lilacs. It's complemented by white wheels and a vibrant pink handlebar with removable bag for storage and multi-colored tassels for added flair. Training wheels offer stability while learning and can be easily removed while coaster-style brakes make stopping a breeze for new cyclists. Other features include a chainguard to prevent snags and oil stains on pants, pedals with reflectors, and an adjustable padded seat. Some assembly is required. This 16-inch bike is recommended for ages 6 to 8.
The Huffy 21957 Disney Princess Girls Bike is an ideal bicycle for girls who have just learned how to ride a bike. The bike features small, 16-inch wheels and comes with a pair of sturdy, removable training wheels, which are intended to assist young riders and ensure maximum safety. Its steel Y-frame and padded seats are designed to perfectly accommodate children and provide them with superior comfort while riding. An exclusive double-guard chain guard prevents dangerous chain interference and wheel jamming for added safety. The bike comes complete with a handlebar bag and streamers. It is also decorated with decals featuring popular Disney princesses--a theme your little girl will be sure to enjoy.
Engine: Speedy 110cc Air-Cooled 4-Strokes Engine, Other Features: Functional Headlights and Tail Lights, Horn, Speedometer, Front and Rear Suspension, Front and Rear Drilled Brake Rotors, Painted Fiberglass Body, Sturdy Steel Body Frame & Chrome Exhaust Max Speed: 70 MPH (4 Speed), Transmission System: Chain Operated Transmission With Centrifugal Clutch System, Brake system: Hydraulic Front and rear disc, Max. load: 250 pounds, Battery: 12V 9AH, Volume Ratio: 25-30:1, Engine Start: Electric & Manual (Kick) Start Operative, Tank Size: 1.7L, Dimension: 51.97" x 23.23" x 31.1"(L X W xH), Seat Height: 24", Net Weight: 141.4lbs, Gross Weight: 158.7lbs
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Other details include 16- and 14-inch pneumatic knobby tires for a maximum power transfer, authentic dirt bike frame geometry, Supercross inspired design, and folding metal foot pegs. The MX650, which requires roughly eight hours to fully charge, offers a maximum weight limit of 140 pounds. It's also backed by a 90-day warranty.
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At the 2008 INTERMOT Bike Show in Cologne, Germany, an exhibit called “Innovation Cafe” was one of the favorites for many attendees. At that exhibit were concept designs for 2-wheeled creations. One of those was this concept bike, the Oree, sponsored by Honda.
The Oree is belt-driven, very thin, and extremely open. So open, in fact, that the rider would be able to see not just the road, but how it’s affecting the suspension as the bike moves.
With tough, slip-resistant tires and front and rear shocks, the Ducati Monster is set to take on grass, dirt or hard surfaces. A 12-volt battery and two motors provide the power for two different speeds: 2.5 or 5 mph. An on/off twist grip, working drum brake and adjustable rear view mirrors will make your little one feel like he's on a real road adventure.
Vespa scooters (and their knockoffs) are extremely popular little machines. I’m not sure why, since I really don’t like them much, but it appears that their “retro” looks appeal to a lot of people. Enough people that a company has started taking the noxious 2-stroke engines out of them and converting these scooters into all-electric rides.
Motorcycles are by definition efficient machines, but their Prius-like fuel economy often is accompanied by emissions that make a Hummer look clean. As regulators get wise to that fact and go after two-wheelers, the motorcycle industry is embracing alternatives ranging from battery power to hydrogen fuel cells.
"As we look at the country's air-quality challenges, including greenhouse gas pollutants and criteria pollutants, what we've found is that every sector of the transportation area is going to be required to play their part in reaching our overall goals," says Karl Simon of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality at the Environmental Protection Agency. "So even though motorcycles and scooters may represent a smaller percentage of the pie when it comes to emissions inventory, it doesn't mean their makers shouldn't have proper incentive to be using new, greener technologies."
Competitions like the TTxGP, a "green grand prix" slated for the Isle of Man, will surely help advance the technology, but commercial appeal remains the big barrier to getting alt-fuel bikes on the road in big numbers. Ty van Hooydonk of the Motorcycle Industry Council says there isn't much incentive to develop the bikes until there's a demand for them, given the investment manufacturers must make in R&D, tooling and the like. "If Americans want really green bikes then they'll have to vote with their wallets, and the big manufacturers will then respond," he says.
Finding smart ways to get around is an ongoing quest. First there was the humble scooter, which had a cult-like following among inner-city execs in 2001.
For a few years now, hybrids have been all the rage in the consumer car market. The Prius has been elevated to the status of an icon and Honda is now trying to catch up with its revived Honda Insight. But what about motorcycles, where Honda has been the unquestioned world leader for years?
