The Magpul Ronin 1125R is one of those motorcycles that pops out of the woodwork every now and then, and completely muddles up your preconcieved notions of how a motorcycle should look like. Reception of the original 1125R – a concept developed by firearms accessories and parts manufacturer Magpul – was so overwhelming that Magpul started a new subsidiary company called Ronin Motorworks, with the sole purpose of building and selling the Ronin. So why the name “Ronin” and what is the legend behind the 47? Continue reading →
Buell
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Jul 12
Buell X1 by Buchholz Custom
We absolutely love this bike – a brilliant idea and a perfect execution by the Buchholz Custom / Germany. So what is it? It’s a custom Buell X1 1200cc engine attached to the heavily modified Harley-Davidson Sportster XL frame. The swingarm and the linkage was borrowed from Honda CB1100SF X11, the rear shock is Ohlins and the wheels are Honda VTR1000SP2 pieces. It’s all finished off with a Mikuni 40mm flat side carburetor breathing through a K&N filter while the exhaust gasses are exiting via Akrapovic system – powder coated black. Continue reading →
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Jul 12
Crazy Buell Supermoto by TPJ Customs
Now this is something very refreshing. A special Custom Buell SuperMoto by TPJ Customs, and no, it’s not your usual custom bike seen every now and then, but the real deal, the idea, the engineering, the execution…the whole lot! Huge Buell V-Twin engine is fitted into the purpose build mini-frame, the “box” section swing arm is handmade plus it hides the battery, the rear fender act as the oil reservoir…yes, it’s that crazy and that beautiful. We can only cover our ears when we see the custom “straight” exhaust sneaking from the cylinder heads. Continue reading →
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Jun 12
Post-Crash Aftermath / Bike stuck in the tree
Motorcycle crashes makes us cringe every…and to hear that the bike ended up in the tree after one just add that little bit more to the horrific scenes we already imagine in our heads. The unfortunate New Zealand rider catapulted his Buell from a ditch by the road all the way across the driveway into a nearby tree – you can feel the kinetic energy of the crash looking at pictures. He was taken to a hospital in the serious condition. Continue reading →
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May 12
Past Concepts / 2010 / Magpul Buell 1125R
Couple of things you need to know about this badboy. It is a custom Buell 1125R build by the company specialized in weapons accessories – Magpul. The name Ronin comes from the Japanese culture and stands for a samurai warrior who lost his master (as the first concept appeared around the same time Buell shit its doors – the name makes a lot of sense). All the aggressiveness and styling cues come from the elements of the cafe racers, streetfighters and – believe it or not – Vincent Black Shadow! The girder-styled front fork, the radical headlight, the front mounted oil cooler and couple more clever tricks helped this bike loose a staggering 22kg! Continue reading →
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Jan 12
Bott Power XR-1
Last time we heard of Bott Power was in March, 2011, when they produced one of the sexiest renderings of their Buell XB motorcycle. The hi-tech moto company from Spain didn’t stopped there, but went on to produce a full running version of this amazing concept! With all the main parts already fabricated – they are currently assembling the bike and putting the final touches to it! Just take a look at the detail of the headlight and the oil cooler – whoa…amazing! Continue reading →
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Nov 11
RK S by Rafik Kaissi / RK Concepts
Rafik knew one thing – he wanted to build custom bikes. Ever since he was a kid, painting his Honda 70XL in black, or when he got his 1000GS as a 16 year-old. Coming from the an artistic family he moved through life changing and trying different occupations. But only after he have seen so many “custom motorcycle” jobs being more like custom paints, he decided to go full-on custom. Working from a 2500sq ft barn which he converted into a shop, Rafik found his passion in life – building true custom art in the shape of motorcycles. Take a look at his RK S Buell. Continue reading →
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Nov 11
Sodium Distortion by Jason Omer / Custom 1000cc Buell Speed Bike
What the F@#$? This looks faaast…
We received these amazing pictures from Jason Omer. His custom built 1000cc Buell speedbike owns 3 AMA records, with a top speed of 160mph, and it looks like it came from another planet. We love it! Continue reading →
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Mar 11
Bottpower BOTT XR-1 / Buell Flat Tracker
There is a possibility that this project will look much different than it’s initial renderings, but it is enough to give us an idea of what’s cooking in BOTT’s kitchen. BOTT Power is a Spanish company dedicated to motorcycle design and technology, known mainly by their efforts to produce a Moto2 machine based on the CBR600RR engine. They also do a lot of CAD projects prior to producing the bike kits themselves, and this is one such project called BOTT XR-1. Continue reading →
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Sep 10
Pegasus Race Team experimental Buell 1125R
Looking like something that H.R. Geiger found in the bowels of an alien vessel, this experimental prototype was created by a German race team to further the competitive development of the Buell 1125R in the immediate aftermath of Harley killing Buell. Some of what they learned here is paying dividends in the Sound of Thunder Championship, where the team’s Buell 1190RR-Bs have secured the championship before the season has even finished. Continue reading →
