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2014 EBR 1190RX

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I recently featured a “Superfighter” 1190SX, but here’s Erik Buell’s attempt at a superbike. How good is it? Cycle World compared it directly with the 1199 Panigale, and in the process called it “the American-made superbike we’ve been waiting for.” Want your chance at a RX, which produces 185 horsepower, 101.6 pound feet of torque, and weighs 419 pounds? Here’s …

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Superleggera Killer – 2013 BMW S1000RR HP4

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alpha Performance, a shop dedicated to making BMW’s literbike even faster has put their experience with World Superbike, World Superstock, FIM Cup and more to create a limited run of 10 HP4’s that they’re calling the Superleggera Killer. The amount of high-spec parts this bike comes equipped with is nutty, so I’ll just leave you to enjoy the details on …

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Bobbed Harley Shovelhead

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Another custom build from Garage Company, this bike started with a Harley frame and motor and was evolved into what you see here with a stock motor and 4-speed transmission. It has 3,940 miles, Drag Specialties speedometer, classic Firestone tires, and a custom paint job. Find this bobber for sale here at Garage Company in Inglewood, California for $21,000.

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2001 Indian Spirit of America

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Post Listing Update: This Indian did not meet reserve despite 18 bids up to $9,100. A limited run of 10 bikes built by one of the many rebirths of Indian to support America’s relief efforts in the aftermath of September 11th, the Indian Spirit of America featured a special American Flag motif and additional cosmetic details.

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Harley Panhead Bobber Custom

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I suspect this might be a polarizing, love it/hate it sort of bike, but as long as some people love it I’ll feel my job is done. S&S Cycles makes a custom modern V-Twin with Panhead styling which is the focus of this build, surrounded by a one-off gooseneck frame, electric starter, and a 4-speed transmission. Find it for sale …

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Shovelhead Survivor – 1966 Harley-Davidson FLH

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Here’s a highly original Harley-Davidson FLH for sale with an unknown amount of miles on it. The seller claims that 90% of the parts currently on the bike are original – it’s equipped with a Bendix carb, Cycle Electric generator, and Mallory auto-advance ignition. One of the non-original parts is unfortunately the speedometer, which is a shame. But look at …

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High Pipes – 1975 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Custom

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Here’s a Harley-Davidson Shovelhead Custom with pipes that reach towards the sky. Highlights include a recently rebuilt motor, Super E carb, starhub wheels, spring front end from a ’47-48 Harley, Hap Jones tank, Wassell fender, Bates headlight, and antique brass automotive taillight from the 20s. This bike was featured in issue 13 of Lowside Magazine, as well as here on …

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2012 Norley Cafe Racer

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You’re probably familiar with the Triton – a Triumph engine in a Norton frame. But have you heard of a Harley Sportster engine in a replica Norton Manx frame? Say hello to the Norley. Or should it be called Sporton? Harlon? Harlton? Whatever.

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One Year Only – 1934 Harley-Davidson CB 500

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The Harley-Davidson CB 500 is an unusual bike – produced for just one year, it was the result of taking the 500cc engine from Harley’s “C” model and sticking it in the frame of their “B” model, which normally utilized a 350cc engine. Consider it a rare factory hotrod? As far as I can tell, just 150 of these were …