We already featured this stunning work of art some time back. Brilliantly thought-of and executed by MotoHangar, it represents the blend of good-ol’ two-stroke engine and modern brakes and suspension. But, not just that – the details like Elk leather seat, the fiberglass seat pan, the amazing color scheme. And all that gone for 8.1k dollars. Someone was lucky! Continue reading →
Vintage
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Feb 12
You could have owned this for US$8,200! / 1975 Suzuki GT550 Indy Custom Cafe
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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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Dec 11
Z 1000A Kaffeeracer by RF Biketech
There’s a lot of custom bikes on the todays market, but the thing is 80% of them are Harley’s. If we would use that assumption – that leaves us with 20% divided between streetfighters, sport bikes and cafe racers. Now, the mix of these three subcategories would further reduce the number of bikes – and that is where German RF Biketech is holding it’s niche. Check out this custom Kawasaki Z1000A Kafferacer featuring 280mm rear tire mounted to a single sided custom swingarm. Continue reading →
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Nov 11
Suzuki GS1000 / Vintage Piece of Racing History
Some bikes from the racing past just look right, and when you mix that with their history and numerous stories surrounding them, you get a timeless racing object. Such is the case with Wes Cooley’s superbike – the 1980 Suzuki Yoshimura 1000GS. In the same year, the same bike managed to win and loose AMA championship at the same time. Wes Cooley and Eddie Lawson the riders behind the story which is nothing shy of best Hollywood movies. Continue reading →
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Aug 11
Completely Traditional Bike / The Flying Pigeon
The Flying Pigeon is playing a huge part in bicycle history of the world. Introduced more than 60 years ago, it represent what we call today a classic bike, the first picture that comes to our mind when “two wheels” are mentioned. We believe that this models is still manufactured in certain parts of India and China in the very much unchanged shape. But as we are living in the modern times and the technology is advancing all around us, so did the “Flying Pigeon”. With upgraded parts like Dutch-style paralel handlebars, modern tires and pedals, cable brakes and a leather seat, this is a contemporary version of an old classic – and it can be yours for $400.
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Aug 11
Fender Triumph Thruxton by Sucker Punch Sallys
What do electric guitars and motorcycles got in common? The answer to that would be “nothing”, until now. Sucker Punch Sallys built a custom 2009 Triumph Thruxton specifically for Fender – one of the most popular guitar manufacturers in the world. Although the mechanical work on this beauty was minimal – the overal looks of the bike is just stunning, getting it’s inspiration from the vintage Isle of Man Cafe Racers. The exhaust was custom made, sweeping beneath the engine, Öhlins rear shocks replaced the stock units, while the front light got the twin HID lamps, shining through the number 8. Amazing! Continue reading →
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Aug 11
Where is my steering damper? / Vintage Racing Crash
1986 Honda V Formula 500 Cup – Honda VF500
Mallory Park, 1986. People used to race such machines that were equal (in technical terms) to the delivery bikes of today. No traction control, ABS, upside-down forks, carbon fiber frames and brakes. You just sit on the bike and ride it with your kohones, nothing else. And just sometimes those kohones get the beating 
. Check out the video after the jump. Continue reading →
