Upshift – Honda Supercharging Africa Twin?
Honda has filed for patents, in Japan, for a supercharged engine. From the diagrams it appears to be on an adventure motorcycle which would be the Africa Twin.
The mechanics of the supercharger set on top of the transmission directly behind the cylinders. Air for the supercharger comes from a snorkel that opens next to the handlebars.
My take – While the diagrams are for an adventure motorcycle this kind of device would clearly benefit a lot of engines. Look out Kawasaki, Honda is supercharging your way.
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Upshift – Indian launching a kids electric motorcycle.
The new eFTR is a kids size version of the dirt track FTR750. Manufactured by Razor USA the motorbike is priced at $750.
The Indian eFTR motorcycle has two ride modes. The “low” mode is for kids eight years or less old. While the “high” mode is recommended for riders 13 or older.
Ride time is 140 minutes in low and an hour for high mode. I did not see any comment on charging times.
My take – Awesome job Indian. Anything that can get kids out of the house and on a motorcycle is a step in the right direction. The bike is rated for riders up to 175 pounds so that leaves me out, dang.
I JUST WANT 2 RIDE!! 
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