We absolutely adore flat trackers and the fact they hide something primal inside. Just enough of wheels, frame, electrics and body work to get you rolling, flat trackers are the ultimate machines for the hardcore bikers. Now, if you throw an all-new custom built frame into equation, and multiply it with a Hinckley’s paralel twin with added headwork, new camshaft, lightened flywheel and retimed ignition – what you get is a 75HP of pure, unobstructed “Streetmaster” fun. Continue reading →
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Feb 12
Streetmaster by Champions Moto / Chris Dodge
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Feb 12
“Mele” – Introduced to you by DP Customs
We’ve got accustomed to DPC motorcycles being raw, clean in detail and mechanically honest, but with their latest build it’s obvious they’ve stepped it up a notch. The latest custom 1979 Ironhead Sportster dubbed “Mele”, was build for Perry Mele (hence the name) and it represents a combination of a cafe racer and a vintage dragster. Now the devil is in the details, right? Well check out the details on this hand-build bad-boy – from the white powder-coated wheels, racing tires, DPC logo on a custom 2-1-2 X-Pipe exhaust to the sick orange paint with the contemporary Mele graphics. Sweet! Continue reading →
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Jan 12
1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross
Don’t miss out on this one, as bikes like these are getting harder and harder to find. The original 1971 Husqvarna 400 Cross, 2-stroke monster, the same model that legendary Steve McQueen rode for the famous cover shot of the Sports Illustrated magazine. All the original chrome parts, nuts and bolts were either cleaned, restored, and polished (or all three), while the engine was rebuilt with only 10 running hours since then. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
The Black Douglas Motorcycle Co. / Sterling 2012
This is something nice for a change. A very young Italian manufacturer – The Black Douglas Motorcycle Co. – released a vintage looking old-school motorcycle called the Sterling 2012. Although the whole concept is built around the moto designs from 1920′s and 30′s – it uses the modern technology to make it suitable by todays standards. The frame is vintage in design but it’s much stiffer thanks to the modern manufacturing process, and so is the Trapezoid front fork. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
2012 Kawasaki W800 Special Edition
Is this the coolest looking stock bike on the market or what? The 2012 Special Edition of the popular Kawasaki W800 is better than ever and for us the Kawasaki created an instant classic! All metal (no plastic here) with the vertical air-cooled twin-cylinder engine (a real tribute to the classic Kawasaki W1), this time travel machine will take you down the vintage road in a heart beat. All of it’s 773cc’s were tweaked for the low down torque (usable from 2500rpm), the 19 inch front / 18 inch back wheels are anodized in Gold while the 300mm disc is in charge of the stopping power. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
2012 DIRT RAD by Radical Ducati
Well, basically this is a Radical Ducati bike too, except it’s not a Ducati. Popular Spanish workshop decided to break away from their usual routine of building uber cool cafe racers and track monsters, and try something different for a change. Meet the Dirt RAD, sweet little motocross based on the 1989 Yamaha XT600. Knowing the ways of RAD, pretty much everything was changed for better or newer. Tank was changed for a Ducati 250 DE Luxe’70, wheels for an 18 inch ones, while exhaust is Wolfman 2-in-1 with Spark GP mufflers. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
Bald Terrier by Deus Ex Machina
Meet the Bald Terrier – younger brother of the famous Deus’ 2009 V Twin Cafe Racer. The story behind it is that one day certain Mr.Glenn walked in to Deus Ex Machina and commissioned a Harley-Davidson Cafe Racer with a massive stopping power. The base: 2007 fuel injected Sportster 1200. 19inch front and 18inch rear wheels, brake discs and calipers were mounted for a good measure and balanced looks. Storz was the supplier for the rear sets which had to be modified for that optimum riders position, so was the Vince & Hines exhaust to suit the overall looks. Continue reading →
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Jan 12
2012 Husqvarna Baja Concept
We are not sure what to think of Husqvarna at the moment. As the BMW subsidiary, Husky brand is trying to cover the market where there’s no BMW models. This approach led them to the release one of the most un-inspiring new motorcycles in 2011 – the Nuda 900. Clumsy and big, without any real “features” to get a hold of, it carried one important question: who will buy it? On the other side – Husqvarna’s concepts are exciting, creating quite a stir every time they’re released. Check out the latest Baja Concept. Continue reading →
