In what looks like a scene from The Day After Tomorrow, these three Chinese daredevils try to outrun a wave on a Suzuki 125cc. It seems that in Hangzhou, a tidal bore has been created that ends up in what you see here. For more photos (and a little bit of a description of what’s going on – spoiler alert, …
2004 Ducati 998S Final Edition
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again – I think the Ducati 916 is one of the prettiest motorcycles ever made. The last model evolution of the 916 line was the 998, and I’m pleased to show you the terminus of that bike – the Ducati 998S Final Edition. Only available by special order, the Final Edition (FE) was …
1927 Rudge-Whitworth Four Special
Founded in 1894 through the merger of two bicycle makers, Rudge-Whitworth moved into motorcycle production in 1911. They made a name for themselves with some technological innovations (such as the Multi gear system which allowed for 21 speeds) and some racing success. After starting with a 499cc single, their new model in 1924 was called the Four. But the name …
1971 Laverda SF Vintage Racer
Post-Listing Update: This Laverda SF Vintage Racer was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. Was the Laverda SFC 750 I posted on Friday too expensive ‘original’ for you? Then you might want to take a look at this Laverda SF that was converted into a racer about 18 years ago.
Corse Tank – 2001 Ducati Monster 900
The Ducati Monster has been a popular mainstay of the lineup for years now, and every once in a while there’s a special model – one of my favorites is the City model, but I’ll wait till I can find one for sale before I start sharing details about that. Today we’ve got one that’s equipped with the “Corse tank.” …
2014 Rokon Trailbreaker
Founded about 50 years ago, Rokon has become synonymous with two-wheel-drive motorcycles that are able to go anywhere. Initially designed as a motorcycle/tractor, the Trailbreaker lives up to its name with incredibly low gearing that enables riders to climb up steep hills balancing at just 0.5 miles per hour.
1937 Indian 437 Sport
Though I think this bike is quite the looker, the Indian 437 Sport was not received well by the press, who considered it to be uglier and just plain worse than the rest of the Indian line-up.
Needs Some Work – 1973 Triumph Hurricane X-75
The Triumph Hurricane X-75 represented a paradigm shift in motorcycling manufacturing, as it was the world’s first factory custom motorcycle. The brainchild of Craig Vetter (well known as a motorcycle designer and manufacturer of custom motorcycle fairings) and Don Brown (General Manager of BSA), the Hurricane was created when Brown called Vetter up on a secret project to create a …
Video Intermission – Skill Shots
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 …
1976 BMW R90/6 Cafe Racer
Here’s a BMW R90/6 Cafe Racer in an interesting red/silver paint scheme. It also has a vintage style Ducati SS fairing, custom seat, and clubman bars. It’s had the airbox removed and it has just 26,000 miles. Find this BMW R90/6 Cafe Racer here on Craigslist in Woodstock, Illinois. This bike-uriousity bought to you by Zack B!
Number Six – 1997 Bimota SB6
I’ve been on an odd run of low-serial-number Bimota’s, so why not continue that with this Bimota SB6, which was (fittingly) serial number 6. Production of the SB6 ended in 1996, so the fact that this is titled as a 1997 means it was one of the last ones brought to the states.
1 of 25 – 2010 KTM RC8R Akrapovic Edition
In 2010, KTM started importing the RC8R to the US. To celebrate, they released two limited edition models, both of which had just 25 examples produced. One was the IDM Red Bull Edition, the other is this post’s subject – the KTM RC8R Akrapovic Edition.
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.
1960 Harley-Davidson Topper
The Harley-Davidson Topper is the one and only scooter to ever come out of the HD factory. Built during the days when the Milwaukee company was producing bikes with small motors, like the Bobcat, the Topper featured an 165 cc air-cooled 2-stroke engine with of all things, a CVT.
2006 Ducati Sport 1000
Designed by the legendary Pierre Terblanche, the Ducati Sport 1000 actually was an evolution of the radical MH900e that evolved into a series of retro styled sportbikes. This is the Sport 1000, the “base” model (though it’s unfair to use that word in this case) and a beautiful example of Italian styling.