BMW's celebratory motorcycle, the R nineT is fresh out of the plant, and already aftermarket specialists have had a go at it. The first to add to the original design is Urban Motor, and the result is quite good. Urban Motors Track Grinder Now called the Urban Motor Track Grinder, the BMW R nineT has had quite a lot of...
There are a few electric bikes out there, each quite nice feats of engineering. But if there was something amiss, it has to be the design. The bunch of them looked pretty much the same, and given the nature of the bike, it's not something unexpected. Voxan Wattman And then came the Voxen Wattman, an electric bike which looks so...
Yamaha is certainly not reinventing the wheel with their electric bike concept, neither in drive solution or overall styling. Still, their PES1 concept is a thing to behold, and should it ever reach production, it will be a great machine. Yamaha PES1 Concept bike Revealed at the Tokyo Auto Show, the manufacturer presented a few key features about their PES1...
It's not often that you hear about the Ural motorcycles, and it's not for lack of enthusiasts or good machines, but rather for not bothering so much with the media. But recently we got word that they are preparing to announce the 2014 model lineup, which will be made public in early December. Ural There are a few big changes...
Just as BMW and other car manufacturers have dedicated aftermarket specialists, so do the more prominent motorcycles makers. A recent player to the game is Rough Crafts, and the boys there specialize in Harley Davidson bikes. Stealth Bullet Still, if you were to judge them by their products, you would not think they are the newcomers to this. The most...
Whenever a big manufacturer branches out and expands on more than one continent, the need for local plants arises. The problem is that some might think products made in other than the original factories might be sub-standard, and with a factory in India, Harley Davidson suffers from the same stigmata. Harley Davidson Street 500 While the Harley Street 500 and...
BMW truly is making history this year, with even the Motorrad division pitching in to the general increase in attention. Recent reports show that the motorcycle division of the German manufacturer has sold and delivered over 100.000 units this year, making for another company first. BMW Motorrad With the year still not over, BMW reports say that they have sold...
Recent rumors and reports say that the world famous bike maker, Harley Davidson, might be on its last legs. And its undoing might come from the very feature that makes a bike a true Harley Davidson. Harley Davidson With the world moving on to a cleaner, neater future, and the old school Harley riders dying off, it seems that the...
Suzuki has recently discovered an issue with the brakes on their GSX-R models and have issued a recall to fix it. With the issue discovered internally, the recall was initiated voluntary, making for a correct attitude towards a potential risky problem. Suzuki GSX-R The investigations revealed a problem with the piston of the front master cylinder brake. Suzuki might not...
Choppers are all about image, and trikes just add another wheel to the bad-ass status of the machine. And in the world of trikes, Lehman is a good player, managing to grab quite the hefty profit this year. Lehman Trike kit This is a testament to the quality of the products they sell, but no matter how good a product,...
Another recall action was released by bike builder Harley-Davidson, with a serious problem at fault and a huge number of affected units. It seems that some 29.000 2014 touring bikes have been fitted with a faulty clutch system. Harley Davidson Once they found out about the issue, the company wasted no time in announcing not just this massive recall, but...
If there ever was a stunts biker worth of world fame, then Evel Knievel is the one. And his dedication and passion earned him not only fame and broken bones, but also a new documentary from Discovery. Evel Knievel Named "Pure Evel. American Legend", the film aims to shed some light on the legend that was Evel Knievel, from the...
It seems that recently there are a lot of rumors flying around the internet about Kawasaki and a mysterious new maxi scooter. Most of the rumors have emerged from Italian forums, but so far, no evidence or official announcement have surfaced. Kawasaki J300 rumored The most promising lead yet seems to be a certain member that claims to have seen...
It seems that the guys from Harley Davidson recently came about a real treasure in the form of some very old photo negatives. Discovered a year ago in a Milwaukee County Historical Society storage facility, the photos were obtained thanks to several glass plate negatives. Harley Davidson Classic Photo Although the negatives are fragile, the guys from Harley Davidson managed...
It is well known by now that KTM is prepping for a special release. I am referring to the 1290 Super Duke R which will be unveiled to the world in just under two weeks. Until then, all we get is the teaser photo and now, a teaser video. KTM 1290 Super Duker R teaser While the director of this...
A recent recall is a bit peculiar, as it involves motorcycle training wheels built by Cambridge Metal & Plastics under Moose Racing license. While the irony is obvious, with a safety feature having safety issues, this isn't a laughing matter. Moose Racing Training Wheels It seems that around 4.000 sets of training wheels have been fitted with nuts and bolts...
The doors are open at the Frankfurt Motor Show and now we get to see what manufacturers worldwide are planning. And, as promised, Ducati didn't fail to bring its top game. The IAA saw the unveiling of the 899 Panigale bike. Ducati 899 Panigale Described by the builder as a "Supermid" bike, the 899 aims to brings superbike experience to...
Electric bikes have been around for a while now, and just like the electric cars, they have taken advantage of the improving technology and have evolved accordingly. Making full use of every piece of tech available, the Greyp G12 bike was born. Greyp G12 Equipped with an electric motor capable of developing 16 Hp, the bike draws power from a...
Bike maker Ducati has started dishing out invitations to a press conference at their auditorium, in Bologna, Italy. For those that are present, they will get to hear Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, present to the world the company's lineup for 2014. Ducati Ducati is well know for their machines, and the creations that leave their assembly lines are regarded as...
Whenever you hear about a production vehicle doing speeds in the vicinity of 300 km/h, you get a little frightened by the type of machine that is. Yet one word is enough to put all those supercars to shame: Bonneville. Hot Rod ConspiracyCarpenter Racing Castrol Rocket For years, the dry salt lake bed has been the site where courageous teams...
