Weighing in at a scant 369 pounds and propelled by a potent 140 horsepower and 72 lb/ft of torque, Ducati thumped its chest as it unveiled the the most powerful middleweight sport bike on the market: the 2011 848EVO Superbike. Based on Ducati’s current middleweight Superbike, the 848, its “EVO” designation comes from significant all-around […]
21
Jul
Ducati 848EVO "Dark" Superbike
16
Jun
Take a $73,000 Ducati and add plenty of carbon fiber
At World Ducati Week Bologna-based modifiers NCR debuted their “Millona 16” street rocket, a modified version of Ducati’s $72,500 Desmosedici D16RR that’s been stripped down, lightened, made more powerful and hence significantly faster. A generous amount of carbon fiber has been used throughout, including the frame, swingarm, wheels, fuel tank, fairing, tail and fenders. Other […]
11
Jun
Ossa, Triumph, BSA, Moto Guzzi, Ariel, Norton, Maserati, Velocette, Corbin, Husqvarna, Mondial, Matchless and Flanders
The fourth volume of vintage Motorcycle logos collected at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering (see Vol I, Vol II and Vol III here). This week look out for the Corbin electric motorcycle, Ariel and Velocette. Ossa, Triumph, BSA, Moto Guzzi,, Norton, Maserati, Husqvarna, Mondial, Matchless and Flanders as well. Enjoy volume 4, one final volume coming […]
4
Jun
Bultaco, Ducati, Matchless, Norton, BSA, Laverda, Crocker and Brough Superior
The third volume of vintage Motorcycle logos collected at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering (see Vol I and Vol II here). This week is a bit special due to the presence of three incredibly rare and coveted motos, the Crocker, Sunbeam and Brough Superior. Not that Bultaco, Ducati, Matchless, Norton, BSA or Laverda are anything to […]
28
May
Ducati, Bultaco, Vincent, Maico, Lea Francis, Agusta MV, Harley Davidson, Ariel, Honda, Henderson, Whizzer, BSA and more
The second volume of vintage Motorcycle logos collected at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering (see vol I here). Ducati, Spain’s Bultaco, Vincent, Maico, Lea Francis, Agusta MV, Harley Davidson, Ariel, Honda, Henderson, Whizzer, BSA and more. Enjoy volume 2, more coming in the weeks ahead…
21
May
BSA, Evans, Triumph, Vincent, Indian and more
A couple weeks back I went to the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, California to cover the debut of the Kestrel Falcon, and while walking the field one thing that struck me was the variety, color and high detail of the various vintage motorcycle manufacturers’ logos. Of course many were simply repainted, but they were […]
21
Apr
The streetfighting original returns in mid-range form
The motorcycle that singlehandedly started the streetfighter craze (arguably our favorite bike trend here at LIAS) is back in its perfect size: the Ducati Monster 796. The Monster 796 is the perfect synthesis between sports performances, aesthetics and daily riding pleasure — combining the user-friendliness of the 696 model with the sports performance of the […]
12
Mar
First it was a dream, now it is a concept, and soon it will be a reality: the street legal golf car
Garia, the company who produced the world’s most expensive golf car at over $17,000, has developed a concept for a road-capable version. The Garia LSV is a low-speed vehicle which can reach speeds up to 40km/h and can be driven on public roads because it’s fully equipped with the appropriate street legal safety gear: seatbelts, […]
