Since 1963, Alpinestars has provided the racing world with high-performance apparel, technical footwear and sportswear. Their newest suit, designed by London-based designer Death Spray Custom (AKA David Gwyther), fuses art, design, technology and racing into one sleek, somewhat humorous package. We’ve seen Gwyther ‘s work before with his Davida “Brain Box” helmet and Nitto Love/Hate Handlebars, […]


12 Jun
Streetfighter style EV motorcycle with 80kw of green power

There are a lot of beautiful concept electric motorcycles popping up from studios around the world, such as the OSSA Monocasco Concept, the Honda RC-E, The Orphiro, zecOO and BPG Motors Uno III motorcycle/Segway hybrid. Adding to that list is the BOLT concept motorbike by Springtime Industrial Design. The all-electric concept incorporates aspects of the naked/streetfighter style of […]


17 Feb
Venerable German motorcycle builder plans a 2012 rebirth

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 […]


30 Nov
Exclusive $3,500 bike features Kevlar-reinforced racing tires

The last time we mentioned Derringer Cycles it was to introduce you to their Bespoke Collection of hand built, unique motorcycle/bicycle hybrids. This time they’ve hooked up with luxury furniture retailer Restoration Hardware for an exclusive limited edition motorbike that looks like vintage 2-wheeler from the 1920s. Like all Derringer Cycles, functionality is primary in […]


20 Dec
McQueen inspires Barbour's anniversary collection

This year heritage-rich British label Barbour celebrates 75 years of crafting quality menswear, and they chose Steve McQueen as muse to their anniversary line. A fitting choice as McQueen not only wore Barbour during the 1964 International Six-Day Trial (ISDT), but famously wore a Barbour jacket pretty much every day. The man who was once […]


23 Jun
Flying free in the California deserts

We brought you the unveiling of Falcon’s sophomore effort, the Kestrel, last month. While we got to see it run, the only thing the world saw was its sheer cosmetic beauty. Well the Kestrel is more than just a gorgeous showpiece, it’s also one helluva motorcycle (I wish I had video of the guy’s face […]


10 May
Elevating the custom build motorcycle to the next level

Spent the weekend at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, California to cover the unveiling of Falcon Motorcycle’s sophomore effort, the Kestrel. As I said last week, the bike is truly a thing of exceptional beauty — a motorcycle that transcends a simple vehicle into the realm of true art and exquisite craftsmanship. And while […]