To create a video that reminds me slightly of Dude Perfect with motorcycles, Icon got brought two of their French riders (Julien Welsch and Guy Guy) together for a little Skill Shot challenge. This is the kind of thing I’d do if I had money, camera expertise, actual motorcycle skills, and any sort of imagination. But because I have none …
Video Intermission – Slow Motion Save
Two things: 1. Embedding a post from facebook looks funny. Sorry about that, but this was the only source I could find. 2. I can’t stop watching this. I already knew flat trackers were awesome, but this save from Brad Baker is impressive as hell. Enjoy! Post by Flat Track Live.
Video Intermission – Shinya Kimura
Shinya Kimura is a famous Japanese custom motorcycle builder who currently runs Chabott Engineering. He’s made a name for himself through building bikes that are truly original, standing out in a wave of cookie-cutter cafes and cruisers. He takes about 6-8 months to build a bike, and he never sketches a plan in advance – it’s all pretty much improvised …
Video Intermission – Waltz of the Machine Equestrians
Reader Jeff Z. told me about a museum exhibit he was planning on checking out at the RISD Museum (Rhode Island School of Design), and as soon as I took a look I knew I had to share one of the rare instances when our favorite two-wheeled vehicles were used to create art – plus as a bonus, it’s not …
Video Intermission – Perfect Dismount
Take a close look at that screenshot. Yes, there’s a guy standing on the roof of a car. What’s going to surprise you is how that guy manages to get up there: This video brought to you by reader Vic N!
1989 Honda GB500
Post-Sale Update: This GB500 sold for $6,600 after 36 bids on eBay. In the late 80s, Honda took a risk and gave the world a beautiful motorcycle inspired by 60s thumper racers of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race – bikes like the Manx Norton and AJS 7R. Originally created as a 400cc bike in Japan, the bike got …
GSMmotoRent Giveaway Winner
I’m pleased to announce the winner of the GSMmotoRent gift certificate – congratulations to David S, your prize is in the mail! Hope you’ll be able to share pictures from your day with everyone on this site. Thanks to everyone who participated – I hope I can continue to offer similar perks in the future…
Pork Torque – Hormel Black Label Bacon Motorcycle
Last week I featured a diesel-powered Royal Enfield Bullet, and I have to admit, I’ve bit on a little bit of a diesel kick ever since. Giant torque and mpg figures can’t be wrong, can they? No, they can’t – especially when they’re powered by bacon!
Brand New – 2006 Bimota SB8K Santa Monica
8-17 Update: This Bimota SB8K Santa Monica has been relisted with a discount of just under $10k. Find it for sale now for “just” $26,500 or best offer here on eBay. I’ve had a weird run of “Brand New” bikes – motorcycles that haven’t been titled or ridden yet. After the Harley-Davidson MX250 and the Ducati 900S2, today we’ve got …
$1000 – 1994 Jawa Ultrasport
The coolest looking moped I’ve ever seen, the Jawa Ultrasport (even the name is cool!) is a 49cc 2-stroker and a rare bike – I’ve never seen or heard of one before. This specific Ultrasport has just 199 miles, meaning it’s not even done with the break-in period. It comes with the title and it’s in ‘great condition’. Find this …
Company Killer – 1982 Maico Alpha 1
Arguably the bike that killed off Maico, the Alpha 1 was the successor to the much-loved Mega 2. As you might expect, riders had high hopes. Unfortunately, a new suspension system called “Alpha Control” was an absolute disaster, and Maico couldn’t survivie the onslaught of lawsuits.
Video Intermission – Self-Assembling Motorcycle
I never realized Suzuki offered this option on the GSX-R. If only they were all like this! Hope you like Peter Gabriel. Seriously though, this is quite impressive. It took 30 hours to film, and apparently the bike started up on the first time. Not bad. Video found in the comments for this reddit link.
Bonham’s Auction Preview – National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, United Kingdom
Update: Turns out that since I wrote up this preview, Bonham’s has added many more motorcycles to the listing. Check out the full list and the link below. This auction preview is going international – specifically to Beaulieu National Motor Museum in Hampshire, United Kingdom for a Bonham’s auction on September 6, 2014. Of the featured vehicles, 10 are some …
I’m on Vacation!
Hola loyal readers – I’m taking off to Brazil for a week and a half, so posting might be less frequent for the next few days. I apologize in advance. On the flip side, the whole trip will be worth it if I somehow stumble upon the Amazonas 1600 – a Brazilian monstrosity designed to replace the aging fleet of …
RC51 – 2001 Honda RVT1000R
The Honda RVT1000R, also known as the RC51, was Honda’s take on the V-Twin replica racer, beating Ducati at it’s own game with multiple World Superbike Championships and a AMA Championship. It all started back in 1988, when rule changes allowed for V-Twin engines up to 999cc in a time when 750cc 4-cylinders were dominating races. Ducati took over with …