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Aprilia Announces 2023 North America ?aprilia Racers Days? S

If you’ve been yearning for a chance to try an Aprilia in anger on the racetrack, don’t miss one of these days.  Begin press release: ...

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Isle Of Man Tt Rules? For Dummies.

Put your hand up if you?ve been to the Isle of Man TT. Now put it down, you look like a tit. If you?ve been, you?ll probably have a decent idea of ...

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Mixing It Up: A Suzuki Gs 550 Cafe Racer From Poland

We all know that the cafe racer originated in Britain?but these days, the bikes themselves are just as likely to be Japanese. And one of the best Jap ...

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?37 Rikuo Type 97

Written by Martin Hodgson. The theory of Six Degrees of Separation supposes that everyone is six or fewer steps away from any other person in t ...

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Speedway At The Grand Begins May 31st

Speedway, Speedway, Speedway! Begin Press Release: Third Annual Connor Penhall Memorial Cup Set to Kick Off 2017 Season at Industry Racing Speedway a ...

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Finding a Second Wind With California Superbike School

I found new passion with CSS. Photo by Bob Hartman/etechphoto. Have you ever been in a riding rut" I know I have. When my wife and I moved from t ...

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Six Appeal - Honda CBX1000 Cafe Racer

Ten years after Honda turned the motorcycling world on its head with the release of the CB750, they decided it was time to stir things up once again. ...

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THE BALANCE BEEMER. The Foundry MC’s BMW K75 Street Tr

Written by Carlos Ormazabal, The Foundry MC. I always have an internal debate when considering commissioned custom works. Even when – li ...

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Rediscovering Gold on the Million Dollar Highway

State Highway 149 heading toward Lake City. Plenty of twists and turns of the neck were required to soak it all in. (Photos by the author) Years ago m ...

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Fiddling with My Petcock

Draining the last bit of fuel out of the Kawasaki KLR650’s 6.6-gallon IMS tank using Aerostich’s E-Fill siphon. Once the tank was dry I wa ...

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DP Brake Pads – Review

DP Brakes SDP Sport HH+ brake pads feature a plasma-applied, ceramic heat shield on the backside. This minimizes heat transfer to the brake fluid for ...

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THE TIME LORD. A Honda Dominator NX650 By Ad Hoc Cafe Racers

If you’re anything like me, moving house is right up there with wheelieing into the side of a police car or finding out your sleazy prog ...

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The Deus Sea Sider: A C70 Super Cub for surfers

Motorcycles and surfing are uneasy bedfellows. If you like to ride your bike, you?re statistically more likely than most to enjoy riding the waves to ...

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Video: 2017 Yamaha R6 Review

There’s nowt like spanking a screaming supersports weapon in the Spanish sunshine, which is exactly what we did during the 2017 Yamaha R6 press ...

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Video: Can-Am Spyder F3-S Review

One too many wheels" One too few" Or the perfect balance" One thing is for sure, you can?t accuse the Can-Am Spyder of lacking origina ...

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BMW HP4 Race becomes reality…

After unveiling a naughty prototype teaser at the end of last year, BMW has finally made the HP4 Race a reality with a launch at the Auto Shanghai sho ...

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Video: 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000R v BMW S 1000 RR

Like it or not, BMW?s S 1000 RR has been the benchmark superbike since its inception in 2009. Not only was it the original electronics instigator, th ...

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2017 Zero SR Review | First Ride

Pics: Double Red Es are good. Unlike The Shamen?s 1992 smash hit, I?m not claiming ecstasy pills are good. No, I?m talking electric bikes, having rece ...

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Video: Sidecars + TMAXs in Cape Town

Pic: Long Jon Godin 44T regulars will know of our recent jaunt over to Cape Town, South Africa to ride Yamaha?s pimping new MT-10 SP. Now, many would ...

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The heat of the moment…

I hope many of you watched or have caught up with World Superbikes from Assen last weekend. Not only is The Cathedral of Speed one of the finest circ ...

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2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R: Track Edition

Pics: AS Design Apologies for the lack of content recently. You should, by now, have realised we?ve been submersed in trackday organisation, our exclu ...

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Video: 44T Trackday at Parcmotor

In terms of trackdays, this was the daddy. Three days of open pitlane nirvana, a hidden gem of a circuit, perfect Spanish sunshine, MotoGP megastars ...

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Video: 24 Hours on a Ferry

If you?re travelling to southern France, Spain or Portugal for trackdays and have your trusty steeds in transit, then there?s only really one option ...

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SURGICAL STEEL. Bad Winners Create A Sharp Suzuki GN125 Scra

Big bikes are cool. You’d be crazy to try and cut it any other way. But as in the world of knives, sometimes a scalpel is preferable to a ...

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The Wrenchmonkees tackle the mighty Kawasaki H2

If there’s one type of build we don’t see enough of, it’s the 80s and 90s sport bike resto-mod. We love those endurance-style racer ...

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“KR Special” Adventure Rally FJ-09 Auctioned Off

The “True American Heroes Benefit Auction” went off as planned last weekend at Kenny Roberts? legendary ranch in Modesto, California, as p ...

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Leod Motorcycle Escapes Offers Sport-Tours To Phillip Island

Leod Motorcycle Escapes offers riders a chance to live the dream: Sport-tour through Australia and spend two days on the track at Phillip Island. Begi ...

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Spring/Summer Line Of Indian Motorcycle Apparel Released

Indian fans can now support their favorite brand with the Spring/Summer line of Indian Motorcycle apparel. Begin Press Release: Indian Launches its ...

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HJC Rolls Out New Helmets for Cars 3

They’re a bunch of big kids over at HJC, but their RPHA 11 is a great, premium lid. These two new ones are just in time for Pixar’s new Ca ...

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Four New Color Options for 2017 Indian Chieftain Limited

The Indian Chieftain Limited only launched recently and it’s already become the fastest-selling bagger in the company’s history. To contin ...

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Bosch Develops Vehicle-to-Vehicle Safety System Prototype

Bosch announced it has developed a prototype vehicle-to-vehicle communications system to let motorcycles and other vehicles communicate with each othe ...

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First Hope Then Merritt: A Ride Through the British Columbia

British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon is only an hour away from Vancouver, but it takes you a hundred miles away from your cares and worries. (Photos ...

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Rider Contributor Jeff Buchanan Releases New Book, ‘Co

“Collected Wanderings” book cover. Slake your thirst for adventure and enjoy the stories of two-wheel adventurer and moto journalist Jeff ...

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Aerostich Pop-Up Event in Reno

Aerostich is bringing one of its famous four-day Pop-Up Events to the Reno, Nevada, area, June 15-18. Aerostich fitting experts will be on-hand to hel ...

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AMA Superbike, MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden Dies After

Racer Nicky Hayden, a.k.a. the “Kentucky Kid,” died Monday, May 22, at a hospital in Cesena, Italy, after suffering serious injuries in a ...

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Dueling Gavels: Experiencing the Big Las Vegas Motorcycle Au

Hundreds of motorcycles were lined up by their auction day at the four-day Mecum event in Las Vegas. Sin City is the logical venue for the celebration ...

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Condor Garage Dolly – Gear Review

Upright bikes take up less space than when they’re leaning on a sidestand. Parked on the Garage Dolly, a bike can be wheeled in any direction in ...

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Harley-Davidson Returns to the Beach at Laconia Motorcycle W

Harley-Davidson will be offering demo rides on several new models at Laconia Motorcycle Week. Harley-Davidson is moving to the heart of the Laconia Mo ...

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Indian Summer: A Meandering Ride in Minnesota and Wisconsin

After decades of poor excuses, I finally made good on my promise to do a Midwest ride with college roommate Brad. Photos by the author and Brad Jones. ...

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Retrospective: 1983-1985 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk

1983 Honda CB650SC Nighthawk. Owner: Bob Duncan, Atascadero, California. This Nighthawk was truly a marvel of good looks and efficiency when it appear ...

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Four Play - Kerkus CB400 Cafe Racer

Malaysia's custom motorcycle scene is heating up! In the last couple of years we've seen some incredible builds from fledgling workshops spurr ...

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Riding Gear - PandoMoto Boss 105 jeans

European protective clothing manufacturer Pando Moto have been offering 'limited edition' riding gear to the motorcycle market since 2011. The ...

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Riding Gear - Saint Unbreakable Gloves

The crew at SA1NT continue to push the envelope with their range of high tech riding gear. Using game-changing materials and smart design they have ...

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70s Style Guide - Honda CB750 Racer

I?ve been into bicycles, cars, hotrods and motorcycles as long as I can remember. My dad grew up hot rodding in southern California back in the early ...

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German Superstar - Hammer Kraftrad R9T

It's one thing to build a bike for a paying customer, but creating a custom motorcycle for a celebrity must be one of the most stressful projects ...

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Penny Racer - Kickstart Garage CB160

This story begins with a phone call from an old friend. He was looking to clear out some project bikes that had been collecting dust in his garage for ...

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Godless - Ask Motorcycles Buell XB

This story first appeared in Tank Moto issue 12.This isn?t the first time we?ve featured a build by Japan?s Ask Motorcycles. After meeting workshop ow ...

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Dirty Deed - Husqvarna Cafe Racer

As far as dirt bikes go the Husqvarna TE510 was a well-respected package. Alongside its two-stroke brethren, it may have felt like a tamer machine, bu ...

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Riding Gear - Biltwell Lane Splitter Helmet

The Biltwell 'Lane Splitter' is the newest addition to the aftermarket suppliers range of riding gear. The Lane Splitter is the second full fa ...

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Overcoming adversity - Will's Honda CX500

Why is it that when you really want to focus on something life throws a constant stream of distractions at you" Industrial designer Will Nicholso ...

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Riding Gear - RSD Bronson Jacket

As Charles Bronson once said, "I don't look like someone who leans on a mantelpiece with a cocktail in my hand" and neither will you wea ...

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Gulf Dream - Jon Ball's Ducati 748

When good friends collaborate great things can happen.Father of two, IT professional Jon Ball may not look like your typical custom bike builder on pa ...

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Riding Gear - Ugly Bros Tonup armoured jeans

When it comes to protecting your legs in the event of an accident there are 2 main areas of focus, abrasion and impact. Both are equally important, bu ...

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Battery Powered Belgian - Sarolea Manx7

In 1850 a Belgian weapons manufacturer by the name of Joseph Saroléa directed his attention toward motorcycle manufacturing. His company hand built m ...

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Riding Gear - Crave Kevlar riding shirt

Polish riding apparel manufacturer 'Crave' have a unique design approach that makes a lot of sense. While other companies are incorporating f ...

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Infinity - Metalbike Garage Monster S4R

If there was one shop class in high school that I wish I had paid more attention to it was metal work. Instead of fashioning misshapen ninja stars wit ...

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Workshop Interview - Winston Yeh of Roughcrafts

Anyone that follows the custom motorcycle scene will have heard the name ?Rough Crafts?. What many are likely to be surprised to discover though is th ...

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Riding Gear - Nexx X.G100 Carbon

The XG.100 Carbon from Nexx Helmets is the latest addition to their full face helmet range. The  Carbon blends high end, cutting edge materials with ...

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Workshop Interview - Denton Moto Collective

Teamwork makes the dream work. When David Morales and Fabian Campos, the duo behind the Texas-based 'Denton Moto Collective' set out to start ...

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New Direction - BMW R100 Cafe Racer

When we interview a builder about their custom build we always start by asking how they ended up building their own bike. Usually, it's a simple t ...

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Viking Funeral - Busch and Busch Harley Ironhead

From sleek streamlined land speed racers to alloy bodied enduro bikes the Busch and Busch brothers sure know how to massage metal. Their latest Harley ...

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Stirred and Shaken - Renard SWM Martini Racer

Located on the gulf of Finland, Estonia's capital of Tallinn is best known for it's 'Old Town', one of Europe's best-preserved med ...

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The Oxford - Yamaha XS750 Cafe Racer

"Clean, crisp, and appealing to everyone like an Oxford shirt". Jesse Meyer's aptly named 'Oxford' Yamaha XS750 ticks all the bo ...

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Top 5 modern motorcycles for customisation

One of the biggest decisions you'll make when building your own Cafe Racer, or any style of custom motorcycle for that matter is selecting a donor ...

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7Fifty - Ruffo Black Kawasaki Z2

In the early 1970s, after being beaten to the line by Honda with the release of their CB750, Kawasaki halted the development of their own 750 four in ...

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Triumph Street Twin By Analog Motorcycles

Analog Motorcycles2017 Triumph Street Twin ? Dirty TwinPhotos by Grant SchwingleChassisCustom Race Tech G3-S Shocks2014 Triumph Scrambler Front Forks2 ...

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Zaeta 530DE By El Solitario

El Solitario2016 Zaeta 530DEI think it was in the Sideburn blog where I first saw the Zaeta, maybe 5 years ago. The bike immediately seduced me and go ...

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Honda CB750 By Reverb Motorcycles

Reverb Motorcycles- Engine: cleaned, vapour-blasted and given 3 coats of high temperature matt paint then treated to a      major servi ...

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Honda CB450 K5 By The Winston Motorcycle Club

The Winston Motorcycle Club ...

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Honda CBX1156 By MCRoadRunner

MCRoadRunnerHONDA CBX 1156 SIX CYLThe MCRR 1156 6 Cylinder is an epic undertaking of over 18 months of exploring, testing and patience. After more tha ...

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Ducati 48TS 1963 By XTR Pepo

XTR PepoRÁPIDO 48 by XTR (2015)TECHNICAL SCHEDULE-Donor bike : 1963 Ducati 48 TS-Modified frame-Derbi RAN modified solo seat-XTR upholstery-OEM fuel ...

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Honda CB750 1981 By Hookie Co.

Hookie Co.Donor Bike: 1981 Honda CB750 K(Z)Frame Modifications: Cleaned and reduced, rear frame loop, hidden battery box, seat cowl bracketsBodywork: ...

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Kawasaki W800 By DeBolex Engineering

DeBolex EngineeringKawasaki W800RThe first W800 to roll into the deBolex workshop, commissioned by true gentleman, F K Ranx. A simple clean custom was ...

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BMW R65RT By Meat and Grease

Meat and Grease"We used a R65RT as a donor to build this scrambler.? The wheels & frame are blasted & again newly powdercoated.( incl new ...

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Honda CB750 By BBCR Engineering

BBCR Engineering1979 Honda CB750F transformed into a BBCR Super Sport."This is a bike that i worked on for almost a year, and a build with many c ...

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Yamaha SR400 2014 By Ellaspede

EllaspedeYamaha SR400 2014 By Ellaspede"Rome wasn?t built in a day? but with Ellaspede you can build a custom bike in one!Our journey as custom m ...

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Triumph By Kham Moto Product

Kham Moto Product ...

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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 28 May, 2017

This week, we’ve got a stunning repli-racer from Estonia, a vintage scrambler from Argentina, a Burt Munro tribute from the US, and a ‘F ...

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TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS. Rémy Vivien?s 1946 Terrot RGAS

Written by Marlon Slack. Rémy Vivien builds motorcycles in his spare time out of his workshop in Alsace, France. In recent years he?s caught t ...

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Diamond Atelier smashes the mold with a radical XSR900

It?s a Yamaha XSR900 built for the Dutch watchmaker TW Steel and called ?Æon.? And yes, there?s a huge gap where you?d normally expect to see a tank ...

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?ZEN MASTER. MotoRelic?s ?Gozen? Honda CB750 Cafe Racer

Written by Martin Hodgson Mick Jagger gave us a pretty good life lesson when he said, ?You can’t always get what you want, but if you try ...

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On The Right Track: Ellaspede?s custom kits for the SR400

Next year, the Yamaha SR400 will be celebrating its 40th birthday. It?s been in production since 1978, aside from a brief hiatus ten years ago for a ...

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MONDO MOUNTAINS. Emporio Elaborazioni?s ?87 Honda Transalp E

There’s something undeniably cool about a bike that can go anywhere. Whether it’s secretly stroking your zombie apocalypse fantasi ...