Established back in 1920, the German manufacturer Horex built motorcycles known for their Columbus four-stroke engines. That was until 1960, when they were bought by Daimler-Benz who then proceeded to seize motorcycle production. But now the brand is back, getting some premier technology help from the likes of Rolls-Royce, Bosch and VW. Horex will begin […]
While Sydney’s highly touted Deus Ex Machina motorcycle shop continues to expand — first in Bali, and soon opening up shop in Venice Beach, CA — they keep aficionados sated by releasing a steady stream of custom conversions. The Bald Terrior 1200 is based on a Kawasaki W650, but is customized with 19″ and 18″ […]
Blank Bikes has unveiled the Cell, their latest BMX cycle. The 2012 Cell features a chromoly frame, offering a longer lasting, higher quality ride. Within the design is a classic brake system, sealed Mid BB, 25-9T cassette hub gearing, Odyssey Aftermarket parts, and three-piece cranks. Also included is the all-in-one Blank Stencil seat and seatpost, along with […]
The Bianchi by Gucci bicycle might as well be made from blood diamonds; featuring a black carbon fiber frame and $14,000 price tag, it is indeed no ordinary bike. The bike includes a matching black seat and handlebars with the Bianchi by Gucci logo. Also included are eleven speeds, water bottle, headlights and a wheel […]
Icarus Frames is the brainchild of Ian Sutton, a custom bike builder based in Boston. Trained by Koichi Yamaguchi, Sutton has grown his wings and started building his own bikes — mostly singles but also road, cross and touring bikes at his studio in Somerville, Massachusetts. Sutton’s latest creation is the Stealth Track, a one-off […]
Ducati teams up with the engineers at Mercedes AMG to release a limited edition power cruiser called the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition. The bike will debut at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt this month as a tribute to the AMG luxury-sport brand, aimed at passionate connoisseurs of technology, engineering detail and style. […]
Those who know vintage motorcycles and competitive racing will recognize the OSSA marque, otherwise chances are you’ve never even heard of the once legendary Spanish company. Now, after a 28-year absence, the famed brand has fired up its Catalan factory once again and its first offering is the TR 280i Trial Bike. The 2-wheel off-road […]
Ten years ago Harley-Davidson introduced their first V-Rod motorcycle, a high performance, drag-inspired line of beefed up 2-wheelers created to take on the big-engined Japanese competition. Sporting a 122 horsepower liquid-cooled powerplant engineered in collaboration with Porsche, the V-Rod made a strong stake in the market. Now for 2012 Harley unleashes their Night Rod Special […]