Motorcycle News - Custom Bikes Of The Week: 26 January, 2020
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Robert and Jordan had a very specific goal in mind—Jordan wanted to race the bike in the Malle Mille off-road event. So all the focus went into making it lighter, faster, and better equipped for dirt bike shenanigans.
The fenders are custom fiberglass numbers, and Jordan shaped the tank from aluminum himself, with techniques his pops taught him. This 1200 cc Sportster also features a Honda CRF carb, a unique engine breather setup and brutally short exhausts that pack quite a bark. According to Jordan (who used to race motocross), it’s one wild ride. [More]
This shining example comes from Tony at Sub Kulture Cycles in the UK, and it’s been made to look like a modified 1983 Mongoose Californian. But it’s not a Californian, and doesn’t even share a single part with the iconic BMX. It’s actually built around an 80s Mongoose replica frame, made by Kepspeed and equipped off-the-shelf with motor mounts.
Other parts include period-correct BMX handlebars, a Kashimax BMX seat and an original Mongoose bar pad. The decals are spot on too—so much so, that purists have scoffed at Tony for hacking up a collectable retro BMX. Mission accomplished! [More]
The brief was to build a Monster-based cafe that balanced aesthetics, performance and comfort—and Bolt delivered in spades. They started under the hood, rebuilding the Monster motor to extract a few more horses, and reworking the fueling. The engine was then cleaned up on the outside with a mix of black enamel and polished finishes, and a custom-built clutch basket.
The bodywork’s especially outstanding, and unique when compared to typical custom Monsters. The fuel tank’s an Imola-style fiber glass unit, and the tail piece is from JVB-Moto in Germany. Both have been finished in chrome paint. The overall effect is compact and purposeful. And that two-into-one exhaust that exits under the tail is just sublime. [More]
The bike was built in collaboration with Öhlins Korea, and is a hat tip to the legendary Honda VFR750R RC30 race bike. It’s naturally sporting Öhlins components at both ends; FGRT forks, and a TTX GP shock. It also gets a quick-shifter, a power commander and a quick throttle.
The livery’s a riff on the original RC30 colors, and it works well. Crazy Garage have managed to take a fairly modern sport bike, and make it look old without sacrificing performance. And just to make sure it actually performed on track, they pulled in one of Öhlins Korea’s managers, who’s also an ex-racer and former Korean champion, as test pilot. [More]
You’re looking at a Piaggio Ape, upgraded with the motor from a Triumph Street Triple. That’s a 675 cc motor pushing out over 100 horses, and guided by the world’s smallest and sketchiest front wheel. On snow, too (let that sink in). It’s being piloted by Francesco Guerrini, at the Livigno round of the Automobile Club d’Italia’s 2020 Ice Challenge. Kick back, hit ‘play,’ and smile. [Via] Motorcycles via Bike EXIF https://ift.tt/2Mf9b0c January 26, 2020 at 11:24AM Leave a Reply. |
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