Motorcycles
November 7, 2008
Deus Ex Machina W650 Swing Bobber
Deus Ex Machina, is out with the new Deus Ex Machina W650 Swing Bobber, a recreation of the Kawasaki W650, with simple modifications that have totally transformed the bike. The Deus Ex Machina bobs W650 is lowered 35mm, shorn of its fender, fitted with the tank from an SR400 and equipped with a modified standard seat that retains the key and flip-up as well as chopped versions of the standard bars. We especially dug the baby blue paint with white accents on the Deus Ex Machina W650 which brings out the old-school cool.
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October 4, 2008
2009 Suzuki Gladius Motorcycle
The 2009 Suzuki Gladius was introduced yesterday at the Suzuki US dealer conference and boasts a SV650's V-Twin powertrain wrapped in a steel-truss frame. The Suzuki Gladius will come in at 202 kg wet, (445 lbs.), 8 kg heavier than the SV650. Suzuki has revealed little about the bike, but the frame appears to be a combination of steel trellis and an alloy casting, with basic suspension and brakes to keep your wallet full. A great entry-level bike for beginners as well as commuters wanting more affordable, greener transportation, the Gladius will get you where you need to go in cool green, style. Suzuki Motorcycles.
September 30, 2008
Icon Field Armor Chukka Shoes
These sporty, street riding Icon Field Armor Chukka Shoes are what you wear when you just want to keep it on the down low. The Icon Field Armor Chukka features an aluminum midfoot buckle, Reinforced heel & toebox, and a wicked little shifter pad. So basically, tons of hardcore riding protection for your feet, but in a slightly shorted chassis. You can buy these Icon Shoes for a price of $115. RideIcon.com.
September 24, 2008
Enertia Electric Motorcycle
Brammo, makers of the Enertia Electric Motorcycle, has just raised $10 million from investors that include Best Buy Capital to move forward production on the Enertia electric motorcycle. The Enertia Electric Motorcycle is a bit similar to the Zero X lithium-ion electric dirt bike, except that it's a road bike. Anyway, the Enertia manages over four times the energy efficiency of the most popular hybrids and over twice the efficiency of an all-electric car, gets 45 miles per charge, and comes with GPS and is WiFi-enabled (helping you calculate your carbon savings). The Enertia Electric Motorcycle will sell for about $15K, with the first bikes out around Q3 2008, or $12k if you can wait longer.
September 23, 2008
2009 Aprilia RSV4 Motorcycle
The new 2009 Aprilia RSV4 is hitting the streets with a 999cc 65 degree V-Four engine producing 210 horsepower plus a a six-speed cassette-style gearbox with slipper clutch. The 2009 Aprilia RSV4 bike also features a variable geometry frame that lets you adjust the headstock angle, swingarm, and engine position.
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August 28, 2008
2008 BMW Enduro R 1200 GS Motorcycle
Whether you're doing twisties, touring, or riding on gravel roads, the 2008 BMW Enduro R 1200 GS Motorcycle can take it. The new BMW Enduro R 1200 GS Motorcycle is the most versatile machine in the 2008 GS lineup and feature a 5% increase in power this year which raises its output to 105 ponies for even quicker acceleration. Handling is agile and precise thanks to a Telelever suspension system, and with Enduro ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) you can adjust both front and rear suspensions between Sport, Normal, Comfort, and Off-road settings. The 2008 R 1200 GS also gets a few sporty new features that make it even more eye-catching, including stainless steel knee covers on each side of the gas tank, dynamic cylinder covers, as well as an ergonomic aluminum handlebar and a more comfortable seat. You can buy this BMW motorcycle for a price of $14,600. BMW Motorcycles.
August 9, 2008
AC Schnitzer tune BMW F 800 GS Motorcycle
The handsome AC Schnitzer tune BMW F 800 GS Motorcycle is lighter and easier to handle than its bigger 1200cc brother, and take the supermoto route with a freer flowing exhaust, road-tuned WP suspension and Continental Race Attack tires for better on-road performance. This bike is currently just a prototype, but the tuner will now gauge consumer interest in a production model.
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June 16, 2008
Vincent Nero Motorycle Concept
The Vincent Nero Motorcycle Concept is an answer to skyrocketing fuel costs and increasing congestion levels. Created by transportation design students Ian Galvin and Craig Mackiewicz as their senior thesis project, the Vincent Nero Motorcycle Concept is an effort to design a motorcycle for the new golden age. This Vincent Nero concept is their vision for the era's ideal motorcycle, one that combines the romance of the past with an economical, but fun to use, mid-size v-twin engine and an upright riding position and a heavy front end, emphasized engine, evocative-of-speed seat thing. The abrupt tank and pinched lines combined with the exposed rear shocks add attractive mechanical elements. In addition to the attractive-yet-functional Nero, Ian and Craig also envision a Nero S, potentially available as another model or as individual part upgrades.
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