Do you really know the story of the Chopper? In this new book, leading vintage motorcycle expert Paul d’Orléans, a.k.a. Vintagent, provides insight into the origins of the chopper, the start of the custom movement to its today’s renaissance, giving a shout-out to legendary builders and dispelling a few myths surrounding this icon of counterculture. […]
Archive for October, 2014
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Postcards From Germany Intermot Fair (October 1-5). The Wild, The Weird And The Ugly.
Published by October 2nd, 2014 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.UBM Buys Advanstar Communications, The Parent Company Of Dealernews , Dealer Expo And Of The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows,
Published by October 2nd, 2014 in Editorial and Events.Advanstar Communications Inc. announced it will be acquired by UBM Plc for approximately US $972 million. The transaction is subject to approval by UBM shareholders and subject to regulatory and closing conditions, and is expected to close by year end. Advanstar is currently owned by an investor group that includes Anchorage Capital Group LLC, Veronis […]
METZELER Launches New Range Of Vintage And Classic Tires At Intermot Cologne Motorcycle Show
Published by October 1st, 2014 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.Yesterday, METZELER introduced the new SPORTEC™ Klassik tire at the International INTERMOT Show, which runs from October 1-5, in the city of Cologne, Germany. The SPORTEC™ Klassik is the new METZELER tire in the Classic segment for owners of motorcycles built since the 70s. In recent years we have witnessed a growing trend, the revival […]
Ducati Unveils The 2015 Scrambler. A 800 cc Retro Classic Motorcycle To Attract Young, New Riders And Women.
Published by October 1st, 2014 in Builders, Editorial and Events.At Intermot in Germany, after months of teasing previews on social media and at locations around the world, Italian manufacturer Ducati unveiled Tuesday its new for 2015 Scrambler motorcycle, an affordable update on a retro-classic design aimed at a new generation of riders, that will also appeal to those who remember Ducati’s first motorcycle built […]
New Triple Tree 49 mm Wide Glide For Harley-Davidson Breakout Model
Published by October 1st, 2014 in Chassis, Controls, Customs and Editorial.At Intermot, the International Motorcycle, Scooter and E-Bike Fair October 1-5, 2014 in Cologne, Rebuffini is going to unveil today this new massive but still elegant 49 mm wide glide triple tree conceived specifically for the Harley FXSB Breakout model. CNC machined billet aluminum, featuring stock rake, pre-arranged steering-lock like the stock triple tree, available […]
