The Kawasaki Zephyr 750 motorcycle is a naked retro, made between 1992-1999. Danish company Wrenchmonkees has customized the legendary model and created a cafe version of it. The frame, the engine, the front fork, the swingarm, the rims are standard. But the paint, including the painted engine covers and all the wirings, the muffler are made in house. Also the rear end, the seat, the front fender are all designed by the company. Read the full article »

The Italian manufacturer killed the ST name at the end of 2007 when Ducati sold just barely over 1,000 units of its sport-tourer. But since then, the brand has introduced the Multistrada model and the ST owners thought it’s a poor successor of their bike. But the Multistrada is more oriented for adventure so there is still a gap in the Italian’s lineup that some believe should be fitted. One of these persons is Italian designer Luca Bar who created this ST1200 Concept which draws inspiration from the Multistrada. Read the full article »

The inventor of the Sinclair C-5 developed a new pedal-electric hybrid vehicle, the X-1. Sir Clive’s new electric motorcycle looks like a bubble and works a lot like a recumbent. The bike has a comfortable seat, forward-mounted pedals and a high handlebar. The vehicle weighs just 30kg and features a 190Watt motor. The X-1 packs a 24V lithium-polymer battery pack which drives the rear wheel via a fixed-gear drivetrain. Read the full article »

Already a chart-topping best seller in the UK, Suzuki's GSX1250FA picked up another accolade this month as it scooped the coveted Motorcycle News Machine of the Year award, in the all-rounder category. Launched to critical acclaim earlier this year, the GSX1250FA quickly topped registration figures in the Sports Tourer category too, outselling its rivals thanks to excellent mile-munching ability combined with exceptional value for money. Read the full article »

KTM North America has presented a limited edition bike based on the 2011 50 SX. The bike, called the 50 SXS features a number of upgrades from KTM Powerparts including a new throttle assembly, clutch setting, Renthal diamond grips and bar pad, 38-T rear sprocket and special graphics. The 50 SXS has an FMF SXF silencer, Race Tech SXS shock with preload and rebound adjustability and Race Tech SXS fork front with internal compression adjustability. Read the full article »

Brough Superior, the Rolls Royce of motorcycle world never fails to attract interest. European auctioner H&H set a new record for sale of a 1929 Brough Superior SS100 at The Haynes International Motor Museum. The bike became the world’s most expensive motorcycle with its price tag of $455,400. The machine was one of the fastest in its time, it was guaranteed to be able to reach the magic 100mph mark. The SS100 features an overhead valve 1000cc V-twin engine which delivers 45hp. Read the full article »

You may know Jillian Michaels from TV’s The Biggest Loser, but she is also a fitness expert, life coach, author, blogger and radio host. The trainer recently got a custom Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle designed in collaboration between Michaels and the staff of the Motor Company’s wheels. The special Muscle features polished engine cases with orange highlights, custom seat, rear fender, radiator shroud, exhaust and wheels. Michaels has partnered recently with Harley to promote motorcycle riding to women. Read the full article »

Russian manufacturer Ural presents a limited edition model almost in every year. In 2010, they came up with the Taiga 2WD Limited Edition. They say this is „the ultimate adventure vehicle to carry you through your very own Taiga wilderness. Taiga is equipped with off-road accessories and practical tools to survive the most remote and treacherous conditions, should you choose to brave an adventure to Siberia...” Read the full article »

The class-leading S 1000 RR – BMW Motorrad’s first ever supersports machine – has taken two highly prestigious MCN Awards: ‘Machine of the Year’ and ‘Sportsbike over 751cc’. BMW’s R 1200 RT, the best-selling touring motorcycle in the UK, won the ‘Tourer of the Year’ award. Judged and presented by Motorcycle News, the UK’s biggest-selling motorcycle publication, the annual MCN Awards recognise the very best bikes in each category, the cream of motorcycle products, cutting edge technical innovations and sales success. Read the full article »

In 2011 the Italian manufacturer celebrates 100 years of producing motorcycles. The company created two special editiom models, the TnT 1130 Century Racer and the TnT 899 Century Racer. Both bikes pay homage to the racing legend of Pasolini via a Centenary Green paint scheme which gives the TnT a more sportier attitude. The engineers equipped the Century Racer with fully adjustable Marzocchi fork at the front. The Italians used Brembo radial brakes and yellow rear ahock absorber. Read the full article »