The 2015 Germany Custombike Show filled 3 halls for a total of 270,000 sq. ft. where about 300 exhibitors showed their ware among 800 modified or fully customized motorcycles. The event includes a big bike show competition (250 customs), a live build-off competition stage (Juri Shif of Belorussia won against Germany’s Fabian Mueller), a Henny […]
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Custom Mania At 11th Germany Custombike Show. Postcards (December 4-6) Part 2
Published by December 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Events.Metzeler Released Its Cult Calendar For 2016
Published by December 12th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Merchandise.The Metzeler calendar has always been a cult object for collectors. This year for the first time, the tire brand has decided to make it accessible to anyone. The 23rd edition is titled “Take The Road” and is a tribute to the presence of motorcycling in the ‘flicks’. According to tradition, it has two versions: The […]
Victory Motorcycles Reveals “Combustion” By Zach Ness. A Concept Victory With Newest Production Engine.
Published by December 11th, 2015 in Builders and Customs.You already know that Victory Motorcycles wants to position its brand as the “Modern American Muscle Brand”. For this objective, Victory already unveiled last month in Milan at the EICMA Show a concept bike called “Ignition” by Urs Erbacher of Switzerland propelled by a production-intent engine that will power a new model Victory Motorcycle to […]
Harley-Davidson Cutting Jobs. As previously announced by Harley-Davidson, the manufacturer started laying off about 250 Milwaukee salaried employees belonging to all types of position in all departments. Some of them will receive early retirement packages. The process should be completed by the end of December. Elio Motors Is Seeking $25 million Through Stock Offering. Goes […]
Ducati Scrambler Italia Independent Limited Edition
Published by December 10th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Unveiled last week during Art Basel Miami, North America’s foremost international modern and contemporary art fair. This limited edition Café Racer-inspired Scrambler is a collaboration between Ducati and Italia Independent, a large retailer selling sunglasses and clothing. The Ducati Scrambler specs (L-Twin EFI 803 cc compression 11-1), 6-speed) are unchanged, but this unique edition features […]
Custom Mania At 11th Germany Custombike Show. Postcards (December 4-6) Part 1
Published by December 9th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last weekend December 4-6 was held the 11th edition of the Custombike Show organized by Huber Vermlag Gmbh & Co, publisher of European magazine CustomBike in Bad Salzuflen, Germany. A first opportunity to gauge the state of the European custom motorcycle scene before we enter 2016. An attendance of 30,000 visitors came to admire about […]
Men’s Military Jacket By Indian Motorcycle
Published by December 9th, 2015 in Builders and Merchandise.Different enough to deserve a post, this jacket is styled to look like could be a throwback American military jacket. Of course with the Indian branding thanks to embroidered warhead log above one of the front pockets. Water-resistant on a shell 80% cotton, 20% polyester, 6 exterior and 1 interior pockets. Zippered side expansion panels; […]
2016 Moto Guzzi V7 Stornello Scrambler Unveiled
Published by December 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Another Scrambler type motorcycle? As a matter of fact, Moto Guzzi did manufacture its first Scramblers 50 years ago. The 2016 Moto Guzzi Stornello Scrambler is offered as a 2016 model year, but in a limited and numbered edition. Introduced at the Milan EICMA show, it is a factory special with a paint job reminiscent […]
F@%K Cancer. Let’s Ride A Trike.
Published by December 8th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.As a 8-year breast cancer survivor Debbie McFarlane knows tomorrow isn’t promised. She has learned that life is too short not to try new things. A few years ago she purchased her very own Sportster with plans to ride with her Harley riding son. After completing the motorcycle safety course she set out to conquer […]
New Cast Aluminum Parts With A Vintage Vibe
Published by December 7th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.It has been close to 10 years that the movement among custom builders to go back to vintage motorcycles has started. Probably in reaction to the over-chromed, over-stretched, over-painted custom bikes of the decade before. But also in response to the fast pace of our times, to the impersonal interactions of our digital world, and […]
David Beckham’s Custom Triumph Bonneville
Published by December 4th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.David Beckham, the English professional footballer (soccer player) is a legend of his sport, and since he retired in 2013 he can enjoy his passion for motorcycles. (By the way, it is rumored that he could be the next James Bond…) He already owns several customs, that he rides, the most recent being this Triumph […]
Deus Ex Machina Modding A 1966 Plymouth Barracuda
Published by December 3rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.You know Deus Ex Machina for their custom motorcycles. From a 2-wheeler to a 4wheeler the difference is the size of modding you need to accomplish. Built and owned by Matt Hart, a guy who grew up with Mopar music ringing in his hears, this 1966 Plymouth Barracuda got 480 hp on a 4-speed manual […]
Bonham’s Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction. January 7, 2016
Published by December 2nd, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Many rare and highly significant motorcycles of international importance have been consigned. These shown below and many more motorcycles from America, Great Britain, Europe and Japan will be offered Thursday, January 7th at Bally’s Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. This auction is expected to be yet another record-making sale with bidders participating […]
Man Loses In Appeal Lawsuit Claiming BMW Motorcycle Gave Him An Extended Erection. Looks like BMW is not the most exciting brand. BMW has triumphed over a lawsuit claiming one of their bikes left a man with a 2 day long erection. The biker in question claimed an acute case of priapism, or painfully prolonged […]
40 Indian Motorcycle Dealers To Compete To Build The Best Custom Scout
Published by December 1st, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The competition is called “Project Scout. Build A Legend” The program gives select dealers a high-profile forum to showcase their passion for Indian Motorcycle and their team’s talent by building a custom Indian® Scout®. There are no rules or restrictions on bike theme, cost or build style, although entrants must utilize a 2016 Indian Scout […]
Samurai Style Harleys Made In Switzerland By Bächli Harley-Heaven
Published by November 30th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Twenty five years ago, who could have imagined that the Japanese way of customizing v-twin motorcycles would strongly influence the worldwide custom motorcycle scene? Zero engineering, established in 1992 in Okazaki, Japan can be credited for exporting throughout the world their uncompromising style, beauty and details. A vintage style with minimum parts, little or no […]
Norton Motorcycles. A Solid Come Back Story?
Published by November 28th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.In 2008, entrepreneur Start Garner bought legendary British motorcycle manufacturer Norton. Buying norton took only 4 days from decision to deal completion. Garner got all the bike parts, 4 prototype bikes and all intellectual property rights. Reportly for a price in the single millions from a group of Americans (Norton had 3 different owners between […]
Bonneville Vanishing? Not In Brian Darwas’ New Hot Rod Documentary.
Published by November 27th, 2015 in Builders, Chassis, Editorial and Videos.It’s no secret that the salt levels at Bonneville are being rapidly depleted through mineral mining in the area. Brian Darwas wanted to show the hard work, dedication, and passion that goes into not only building a car for Speedwell, but the lengths the drivers go to to get their cars out to the salt […]
Rebuilt by Tony Prust, owner of Analog Motorcycles, this Harley Street 750 looks to me like the type of rugged scrambler that a hipster would love to ride in the city during the week and on country roads during the weekend. The tech sheet below and labor time will probably put the affordable H-D 750 […]
2015-2016 Triumph Bonneville Reborn Tour Schedule
Published by November 26th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.* Denotes an off-site event. All other events will be held at a Triumph dealership.
Indian Scout® Sixty Accessories
Published by November 25th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.The entire lineup of existing Indian® Scout® Accessories can be used on the Scout® Sixty along with new model-designed accessories that match the blacked-out frame, further complementing the riding experience. Each accessory produced is only sold after rigorous development and testing equivalent to that done on the production motorcycles. They come with a warranty when […]
Buffalo Chip Challenge™ Custom Motorcycle Build and Scholarship Program Registration Open To Black Hills Students
Published by November 25th, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Black Hills area high school students are invited to apply for a position in the prestigious Buffalo Chip Challenge 2016 custom motorcycle build program with a chance at $8,500 in scholarships. Students accepted will learn valuable mechanical skills and customization techniques through hands-on instruction from industry professionals at Dakota V-Twin and Baggster, both in Spearfish. The class […]
Old Speedway Racer Inspired Triumph
Published by November 23rd, 2015 in Builders, Customs and Editorial.Vic Jefford and wife Lin are well known throughout the European custom building world. After 15 years of wrenching one-off bikes, of crisscrossing the old continent to show them and collecting shelves of gold trophies, their most recent creation featured here may be the one giving their UK Destiny Cycles shop an international notoriety. Most […]
1971. The first year of the Harley FX Series. FX meant. “Factory Experimental” Harley-Davidson styling director Willie G. Davidson designed it as the first factory custom motorcycle..” Because of the weird Bobtail section ) borrowed from the Sportster , the experimentation got a cold reception from the press and from Harley fans. This model was […]
Reveal Of The RSD-Built Indian Scout Sixty Super Hooligan Racers
Published by November 20th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday evening November 19 at 7.30 p.m. at the Port Of Los Angeles, in the presence of top Indian executives, of members of the press and of select VIP’s, 5 Roland Sands Design (RSD) built custom Indian Scout Sixty Hooligan bikes were revealed. It was followed by a live demonstration of the 5 Scout Sixty […]
