Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2006 starts from today
The 33rd Motorcycle show has started from today in Tokyo. This one is a real monster event with motorcycle and parts manufacturers from all over the world participating in a big way.You can see new motorcyles from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, Kymco, Triumph, Harley, BMW and Ducati. Most of the motoryckes displayed in this show are Concept Motorcyles which will turn into production in next few years.
I always love attending this show because it is not only an opportunity to see many new technologies, specially hybrid, electric and other alternative forms of energy sourced motorcycles, but also some very beautiful models (girls) from all over the world. So if you are in Tokyo, don't miss this chance !
Fighter-jet-inspired motorcycle doesn't skimp — not even on the minigun
The motorcycle nuts at ICON Motorsports make an interesting observation about their Warthog bike, inspired by the USAF's A-10 ground-attack fighter that shares the same nickname: "Obviously the first thing that grabs one's attention is the 800-watt MTX audio system." Well, sure, that's impressive — but I think the minigun mounted to the front of the 'cycle caught my eye first. That, and it's hard to miss that the whole thing is decal'd to the nines with ammunition. But I'm sure that audio system sounds killer, too.
The Warthog does everything it can to look mean and fast, and has a few added, nutty frills, such as an 8-inch LCD screen "to view Full Metal Jacket, Iron Eagle, or Top Gun and the ability to broadcast a view of the victims left in its wake via an integrated rear view camera."
Worried you won't be able to rock a bike like the Warthog? Well, a matching helmet should give you the confidence you need. Check out the gallery below for more of the Icon Warthog, and click through for a video of the bike in action.
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