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Save Money On Petrol! (Part 4 of 5)

By Stanislaus Jude • Sep 9th, 2008 • Category: Features, ThrottleZine

Welcome back to the fourth installment in this 5-part petrol- and money-saving special. This time, we explore non-technical and vehicle-related avenues to getting better mileage!



ERP: An Elaborate System of Misdirection

By Stanislaus Jude • Jul 25th, 2008 • Category: Features, ThrottleZine

“76% of drivers who do not pay ERP daily benefit from 15% road tax cut”, the state-managed media hailed, expecting us to fall in line and believe that the ERP is for the better good of the greater majority AND a necessary evil in land scare Singapore AND the government actually doesn’t benefit from it.

“Bullocks!”, says Stanislaus Jude as he explores the issue.



Traffic conditions improve in first week of new ERP criteria

By Stanislaus Jude • Jul 15th, 2008 • Category: News From Singapore, ThrottleZine

Local newspapers are heralding the success of the government’s obscene increment of the number of ERP gantries, as well as the charges levied at each gantry.

It’s almost like they have to make you believe, “hey, it’s working.”

Bullshit, I say. Pray tell how you derive at these ridiculous statistics about road usage and average speeds.



Gear Up For Money-Saving Tips

By Gregory X • Jul 9th, 2008 • Category: Features, ThrottleZine

Oil prices are escalating past US$146 per barrel, as are the prices of almost everything else! Short of giving up riding altogether, Gregory X is pressured to gear up for yet more ways to save money! (Part 3 of 5)



Beauty and the Biker

By Stanislaus Jude • Jul 7th, 2008 • Category: Features, ThrottleZine

Between smudged make-up, matted hair, and assorted fashion disasters, the back of a motorcycle is no place for a lady. And yet, the biker has stood tall throughout history as an icon of female desire.

Stanislaus Jude Chan risks a lifetime of forced celibacy to get the low-down on Why Women Love Bikers!



Mac Vs PC: A Biker’s Explanation

By Jane Goh • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Features, ThrottleZine

Wanna know the difference between a Mac and a PC? Here’s a ThrottleZine look at computers, specially for bikers!



Riding to the VMax, Remembering Evel Knievel, Rediscovering Comfort

By Jane Goh • Jun 26th, 2008 • Category: Star Web Picks, ThrottleZine

Motorcycle Cruiser >>> Unveiling the Yamaha VMax 2009. Take your riding experience to the VMax!

Motorcyclist >>> Robert Craig who? Pure Evel, that’s who. Sizing up motorbike stunt legend Robert Craig “Evel” Knievel.

Bikes in the Fast Lane >>> Meet a biker who takes comfort and boot space to the next level! Wow!



A Man & His Motorcycle: Til Death Do Us Part

By Stanislaus Jude • Jun 25th, 2008 • Category: ThrottleZine, World Weird Web

Here’s one biker who takes riding seriously — all the way to the grave. When I die, I want a tomb stone like this too!



Dancing With Bikes

By Stanislaus Jude • Jun 23rd, 2008 • Category: ThrottleZine, Video Gallery

Groove with the music. Feel the beat. Now, DANCE!

Move over, Michael Jackson.



Starring: Your Bike!

By Stanislaus Jude • Jun 16th, 2008 • Category: Bike Reviews, ThrottleZine

Think you’ve got the best ride in the world? Tell us about your 2-wheeled monster!

Not only will we feature your bike, we’ll even throw in some prizes for the heck of it.

Email us now!