While Harley Davidson tries to attract a younger buyer during their struggle to recover from the slow sales of big twin cruisers, they might want to talk to some guys who are creating customs like this one, the XR124, built by Mike Wilson of Dyno Mike’s Dynamic Chassis and Sandy Kosman of Kosman Specialties. Instead of building another bagger or Softail, why not kick up the performance and handling a notch and make the styling a bit more racy. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
Harley Davidson XR124 from Mike Wilson and Sandy Kosman
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Aug 10
Valentino’s Departure Letter (Yamaha to Ducati)
Handwritten and then reproduced by Fiat-Yamaha, Valentino Rossi included an open letter with the announcement of his departure from Fiat-Yamaha to Marlboro Ducati. In his own words Rossi documents his “relationship” with the Yamaha YZR-M1, and is quick to point-out that it was Rossi’s direction and input that turned the bike into the weapon of choice in MotoGP. Reading the letter, it might be a bit strange as to why the message was included with the official press release from Yamaha, but peering between the lines some parting words can be inferred from Rossi, and perhaps greater insight into what makes a nine-time World Champion. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
8MDM by DUB Performance – One of the Best Looking Bikes Ever!
This is one of the best looking custom bikes ever. I can’t point out specific details that I like more, then on other bikes – but rather the bike as in whole! Pure perfection, perfect balance of masses, colors and details. When I get my 65000 euro bonus – I will order one.
Enjoy. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
Chaparral A1 e-Racer by Oberdan Bezzi
Italian designer Oberdan Bezzi is at it again with his pen and paper, and this time he’s set his mind to imagining a battery-powered electric motorcycle. Based off the now defunked Chaparral brand, Bezzi sees the Texan company reinventing itself and entering the electric motorcycle racing scene. The bike has a full carbon chassis, a liquid cooled motor, and great attention to aerodynamics, according to Obiboi. We can also see five removable battery packs on each side of the motorcycle, and single shock suspension used not only on the rear, but also on the front fork assembly. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
Andre Villa makes FMX a real spectator sport
Current World Tour leader Andre Villa experienced a slight mishap at the Red Bull X Fighters event in London, launching himself 15 meters into the air before landing in the crowd. Luckily Villa managed to drop the bike on the right side of the security fence. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
Hello Kitty Motorcycle Leather Suit :)
Under normal circumstances, motorcycle leather suits are worn to protect the rider, however, if someone went out wearing a Hello Kitty suit like the one pictured above, we wouldn’t be so sure that he’d return home in one piece… Fortunately, as you can see in the picture after the jump, the Hello Kitty suit seems to be the work of a talented photoshop artist. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
2011 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition with SVT’s 411HP 6.2L V8 Unveiled
It’s that time of the year again when Ford drops the curtains on a new Harley-Davidson edition of its F-150 full-size pickup truck. The big news for the 2011 model year version is that it receives the same 6.2-liter V8 powerhouse found on the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor making it the most powerful F-150 Harley-Davidson to date.
The new 6.2-liter V8 engine pumps out a hefty 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque, providing an improved maximum trailer towing capacity of 9,300 pounds. The gasoline unit is hooked up to a regular six-speed automatic transmission as standard with manual gearshift functionality available as an option. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
BMW S 1000 RR AC Schnitzer
“Avoid Silence“ – the phrase perfectly describes the S 1000 RR by BMW. With its loud roar, it has turned the Superbike world inside out.
Sporting yet comfortable describes the new Superbike handlebar conversion by AC Schnitzer. Totally in black, it harmonizes perfectly with all BMW colours. The Superbike handlebar conversion includes everything necessary for installation, designed for the standard equipment level of the S 1000 RR. To match, there is a new brake fluid reservoir which is areal eyecatcher with its striking filigree design. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade Special Edition
Honda (UK) is delighted to launch two stunning Special Edition CBR1000RR Fireblades – one ‘Hutchy’ and one ‘McGuinness’ – to commemorate the achievements of these two legendary TT road racers.
Both bikes feature awesome special-edition paintwork celebrating Honda’s amazingly successful Isle of Man TT campaigns with two record-breaking riders: Ian Hutchinson and John McGuinness. Continue reading →
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Aug 10
Trek 2011 Broadsider Prototype
Trek World is coming, and they have showcased one of the bikes that is a prototype for now, the Broadsider. Inspiration for the 2011 Trek Broadsider came from a comic book.
The comic book follows Max Malco, a legendary cliff racer that lost his life trying to save a young boy from his rivals. The bike and story was made from Trek’s industrial design group, and as of now the Broadsider is a prototype. Said by Trek “(Broadsider) project intended to keep the Trek brain trust sharp”. Continue reading →
