Don't call Shinya Kimura a custom motorcycle builder, he is really more than that. The japanese artist doesn't draw but he finds always a way to put soul into aluminium and steel. If you are interesting in this kind of riding, check out the Chabott Endineering. Read the full article »

From this yar on there is a whole new category on the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy for electric motorcycles. The MotoCzysz E1pc simply annihilated the competition, reaching 95mph average speed. This video should give you some idea what it's like to go 141mph on an electric motorcycle. Wat do you think, has the future already arrived? Read the full article »

Motorcycle isn't always a functional object, just take a look at the machines of Falcon Motorcycles. The young american manufacturer builds custom bikes, the Kestrel is their newest creation. Just watch this video and try to decide, if Kestrel is a real motorcycle or rather a statue. Read the full article »

Remember this video from the spring? BMW showed a trick with its supersport machine S1000 RR, a table and some dishes. Aprilia has now released an official response to that. The italians are clearly poking BMW in the eye with this video, in which their motto is: "Tricks are not our talent. Winning is. "Aprilia doubles in the World Superbike at Miller Motorsports Park, Monza and Portimao, while BMW's best result was a 3rd place. Read the full article »

With the BMW S1000 RR the japanese manufacturers got a new, serious competitor in the superbike category so it's no news that Kawasaki will completely redesign its ZX-10R for 2011. The new bike will feature an all-new engine, chassis and suspension with a complete styling makeover. Rumours suggest the four-cylinder engine will be capable of 190 hp, so the bike will be insanely fast. Looks good on the video but the main question is: does it handle better than the 2010 version? Read the full article »

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the toughest and most dangerous motorcycle event in the US. At the helm of the new Ducati Multistrada at this year’s event is Greg Tracy, who’s looking in-form for the event after this practice session. The 2010 Ducati Multistrada Specifications and Photos Read the full article »

The Zerotracer is an interesting creature which combines the comfort of a car with the agility of a motorcycle. The electric machine was designed by swiss engineers and the company decided to take part in the electric vehicle race "Around the World in Eighty Days", which means 30 000 km across 20 countries in 80 days. The Zerotracer's body is a kevlar carbon fiber monocowue, a technique derived from Formula 1 construction. It has a top speed of 250 km/h with a driving capacity of 450 km on a single charge. Read the full article »

Brembo have created a new motorcycle jacket which contains airbag. The italians recommend the jacket for daily use by commuters and mainly for those who also want to appear fashionable and stylish. Called the Life Jacket, this special clothing features an airbag system that deploys in 80 milliseconds when the rider is suddenly separated from his/her motorcycle. Read the full article »

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Suzuki posted a video showing how today’s GSX-R1000 is born at the Hamamatsu plant in Japan. The attached video takes us through the most important fabrication processes. Read the full article »