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Customs motorcycle make over

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That tradition is alive and well, and this custom-built machine destined for small-run production is the latest example. The ‘Engrich ART’ motorcycle is powered a fully balanced, 1200cc 360° parallel twin. It’s the only engine of its type in the world, we’re told, and uses a ‘reciprocating tungsten balance system’. Gets a make over from the Austrian shop NCT. Plus news of a Ducati Scrambler design contest, and a bespoke luxury roadster from New Zealand. The project started 20 years ago, and after sustained engine and chassis development, the first complete motorcycle was built last year. The chassis has over 200 anodized and CNC-machined components, uses 6061 aluminum, and is hooked up to Öhlins suspension. The fuel tank is machined from billet aluminum, and 3D printed nylon is used for the air box body, air intake, tank cowlings and rear seat cowl assembly. They  a lare has long tradition of bike building and engineering ingenuity, and uses a aluminum. No pricing has been announced ye

Street tracker Honda magna

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 Ever heard of the V30 Magna? It was a 498 cc V-four cruiser that Honda released in the 80s, In 1984, Honda unveiled the VF500C, better known as the V30 Magna ☁️ a potent 500cc cruiser whose sophisticated V4 powerplant boasted technology carried over from Honda’s famed V4 racing engines: double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, liquid cooling, six-speed gearbox, and more. In fact, the same engine was used in the bike’s sportbike sibling, the VF500F Interceptor. In print ads for the new bike, Honda made sure everyone knew this was not your run-of-the-mill middleweight cruiser  ‘custom’ styling typical of the era. Not surprisingly, you don’t see many custom examples—so when Sean Skinner at motorelic in Virginia got his hands on one, he had nothing to reference for inspiration. That didn’t stop him from building a sharp  street tracker  that’s miles ahead of the source material. Sean’s V30 is also something of a parts bin special, with an Interceptor swing arm, CBR600F2 forks and w

Yamaha Bikes XJR 1300 Cafe Racer

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The Yamaha XJR 1300, Mythical monster it is one of those wicked motorcycles that's about brute strength, strong powerful attitude and a no compromise. Treat it with anything less than the utmost respect, and it’ll ensure you end up with broken bones. Its predecessor, if you can control the beast would be great ride The XJR series from Yamaha wants motorcycles with no introduce to fans,  that’ll peel the enamel off your teeth for everybody else, here’s the story: Yamaha XJR 1200 was released in 1994 and quickly developed a cult following in each country, in 1999 the model version series was updated with the XJR 1300 this was a further version will separated the men and the boys, however still created them both cry. YAMAHA XJR 1300   The XJR 1300 you see here is that the results of a collaboration between NYC based Japanese custom bike builder Keinosuke also Yamaha yard built project. Keino set concerning disassembling the bike before starting the construct meth

The Ducati Scrambler

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   As the Wheels & Waves competition winds down, gorgeous new custom builds area unit still being undraped in Biarritz. the most recent is that this Ducati Scrambler referred to as ‘Magione,’ from Belgium’s Fred ‘Krugger‘ Bertrand. Krugger has 2 AMD World Championship titles to his name, and he’s best-known for building cleaner-than-factory bikes. He backs up his craft with wonderful attention to detail, this Scrambler is loaded with touches that every one however a keen eye. They were happy for Krugger to interpret the look but he saw match. thus he opted to retain the Scrambler’s core vibe but crank it up to eleven. This meant keeping the initial teardrop tank enhancing instead of substitution it. thus he unscrewed the tank’s aspect panels, bring to a halt the mounting brackets, and smoothened everything off. He’s additionally tweaked the Scrambler’s stance by dropping the front fork a hair beneath 2 inches. Further back could be a handsewn steel tail unit moun

Suzuki gsx 1100 Radical Build

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  Some bikes are engineered to travel far—others to appear flash. We’ll allow you to decide that class latest creation falls into radical built . It’s no coincidence that looks like “head turner” Renounces style attribute is deliberately highly strong. His client a designer shares philosophy. “The man has style, and could be a natural" After 2 phone calls, temporary was outlined and also the project engaged in. the thought was simple: an enormous engine, crammed into a radical built package. With four cylinders, sixteen valves and 100 horses on faucet, a 1980-model Suzuki GSX1100 was picked because the donor.  Karl knew that the most effective thanks to highlight the the Zook’s monstrous station, was to attenuate everything around it—so the build launched with associate intensive destroy. In the end, all that remained was the cast and one or two of steel tubes.  The original set up was to switch simply the rear loop, however builder currently

Top motorcycle gear

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If you would like to get correct details regarding the highest must have to be compelled to have riding gear for motorbike ride, you'll be wanting to contemplate what the weather is like. the selection of motorbike accessories can be primarily based on the amount of weather, or that season of the year you're presently enjoying where you would possibly be. If we have a tendency to square measure speaking regarding the cold temperature, then you've got to own a collection of gloves to defend your hands. However, before you begin considering golf shot on some gloves, you need to check that that your helmet is on. If you commence a motorcycle ride while not a helmet on, you will be stopped by traffic officers. Motorcycle Helmets for sale See More Shark Motorcycle Helmet for sale Here A wind-proof motorcycle gear is a jacket, usually essential throughout the winter. It matters very little whether or not it's product of animal skin or the other kind of textile. Wh

The Classic Motorcycle Marvel 1911

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If you know the name Glenn Curtiss, you’ll probably remember him for his aviation exploits before World War I. Flying his own planes, he trounced established names such as the Wright brothers in competitions. And despite being American, he was awarded the #2 official French pilot’s license—after Louis Bleriot, who flew the English Channel in 1909. But Curtiss’ first interest was motorcycles rather than airplanes. He not only set the motorcycle land speed record, but also beat the mighty Indian Motorcycle Company in endurance races. Very few Curtiss motorcycles have survived the passage of time, but this lovingly restored 1911 Marvel Single 500 is one of them, and it’s going under the hammer on Thursday at the Bonhams sale in Las Vegas. According to the catalog: “The new Marvel was quite ingenious and bristled with innovation. At a time whe

Honda classic motorcycle Super Cub built

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The Honda Super Cub is the best-selling two-wheeler on the planet. Since 1958, it’s sold more than 60 million units. So, as you can imagine, there are some pretty cool custom Cubs around — but few are as cool as the machines being turned out by Holland’s Super Motor Company. This is Honda Cub the latest build from SMC, nicknamed Dirty Donkey. “Yes, it does sound like the title of an obscure 70s porn movie,” admits SMC, “but it‘s nothing to do with that. It’s a bike meant to be happy on the dirt track.” Dirty Donkey has been built to race, with tongue firmly in cheek, at the Dirt Quake event organized by Sideburn Magazine in the UK. And it incorporates a few lessons learnt from SMC’s Salt Shaker build. SMC’s inspiration came from vintage motocross, desert racers and dirt trackers: CZs, Maicos, and the Harley/Aermacchi Sprints used in 60s