French designer Philippe Stark collaborated with Boxer Design to redesign the Kawasaki W800. Dirt Track bikes were the biggest inspiration for Stark, whose goal was to produce a simple, functional and sleek motorcycle. As he said in describing his goal: “A good motorcycle, it’s the minimum: an engine, a reservoir, two wheels. Many manufacturers aim […]
11
Nov
The famed French designer showcases his latest rideable work
8
Nov
Highest production power-to-weight ratio motorcycle in the world
Yesterday Ducati unveiled the long-awaited 1199 Panigale Superbike in Milan where it will be displayed at EICMA 2011 — the 69th edition of the Milan International Motorcycle Show. A new benchmark in the sportbike market, the 1199 Panigale’s new Superquadro engine generates 195hp making it the most powerful twin-cylinder motorcycle ever produced. Paired with its […]
8
Nov
Bentley of Motorcycles bespoke creation takes 6 months to build
Very few motorcycles from the halcyon years of British motoring rival that of Brough Superior, with the exception of perhaps your Vincents. And now the legendary marque has been resurrected, selling their vintage inspired bespoke motorcycles in extremely limited numbers with updated technology — developed in partnership with tuners from the world of Formula 1. Just […]
27
Oct
Only 1,100 homage bikes from "The Great Escape" to be made
Our society’s love for Steve McQueen shows no sign of slowing down, and although I hesitate to worship false idols there are few better men we could learn a thing or two from. Who are 21st Century America’s male cultural touchstones? Donald Trump? Glenn Beck? Lebron James? The Situation for chrissakes? Hell no! No wonder […]
4
Oct
Honda CRF450X gets AWD... is it the future of off-road racing?
Based on one of the top dirt bikes on the market, the Honda CRF450X, is a brand new modified 2-wheeler that shares power to both wheels. Utilizing a chain and shaft-driven system, Philadelphia engineer Steve Christini has developed a mechanical AWD that delivers power to the front wheel, a crucial handling advancement achieved with very […]
12
Sep
Newfound accessibility for Italian asphalt shredder
Ducati today unveiled the first images of their 2012 848 Streetfighter — a brand new entry level model created to add accessibility to the Italian manufacturer’s famous naked sport bike family. “Combining a new and brilliantly engineered 848 Testastretta 11° engine with the enhanced geometry of a chassis that provides confidence-inspiring agility, the Streetfighter 848 […]
6
Sep
Italian & German performance leaders collaborate on hand-built exclusive motorcycle
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. […]
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Aug
High luxury demi-jet matte black leather helmet
Italian fashion house Trussardi 1911 has been busy lately, knocking out High Top Wingtip Sneakers while finding time to team up with MomoDesign to make a high luxury motorcycle helmet. The limited edition collaborative helmet is covered in matte black premium calf skin leather with Trussardi logo stamped onto a gold plate on the helmet’s […]
