Recently, bike maker Aprilia launched a video commercial for two of their models, namely the RSV4 Factory and the RSV4 R. As it should have been expected, the manufacturer tried to display their strongest point in this ad, albeit not in a very appealing way, I would say. Aprilia RSV4 Factory, RSV4 R I am talking about their strong racing...
In every domain, there are those that like to push the limits, and while most of the time, the results are ludicrous or at least far ahead of their time, sometimes they manage to shoot to the top thanks to their vision. Such seems to be the ideology of Metalsport, which deemed necessary they build a 32 inch wheel for...
With such a pompous name for both brand and model, you shouldn't take long to guess where this motorcycles manufacturer comes from. Yes, EFM hail from China, and despite the rather bad reputation the Asian country has built over the years, recently it really stepped up its game, offering a bit of quality along with the usual products. EFM Mμ...
Whenever a fault in the manufacturing process or the parts themselves is discovered, the most likely outcome is a recall of the affected product. Every manufacturer should be aware of this side of the business, but even if issues arise, managing them accordingly can mitigate damage to the company name and/or profits. Zero FX Zero recently discovered, courtesy of the...
If you ever went to an auction or maybe even used e-bay, you know that for the right price (sometimes) you can get your hands of some truly unique pieces. This is also true for the automotive industry, with legendary models sometimes changing owners for some incredible sums of money. 2014 Indian Chieftain prototype fuel tank One such piece of...
While custom bikes come in a wide variety, tuned bikes are bit more restrictive when it comes to appearance. There is simply not that much to fiddle with and still keep the bike recognizable. But then again, when you mess with a bike like the Ducati Diavel Carbon, you don't have to add or modify too much, as the motorcycle...
Whenever trying to max out speed and acceleration on a tuning project, losing weight is always a good way to go. And it is the exact same thing with the motorcycle industry, while the number of features you can get rid of is slightly lower. Ducati 1199 Panigale by Hertrampf Not to mention the fact that most bikes already have...
With the future seemingly more and more electric, RideApart, the web portal that brings together all motorcycle geeks, has chosen the Mission RS the best motorcycle of the year. Well, it is an electric bike, not the best one, but, accordingly to them, the best motorcycle. Simply put, the reason is obvious: the motorcycle is fast, even faster than a...
There are custom bikes, and then there are working pieces of art, and it shouldn't take anyone too long to figure out in which category this bike fits best. And for good reason, as the bad-ass name does justice by the awesome build of Yuri Shif. Full Metal Jacket custom bike You don't even know where to begin with the...
It seems these past few month, everywhere you look, another long forgotten British brand pops its retro head and delivers songs of rebirth. Hesketh is one such brand, that recently decided it's time they built another motorcycle. It's been a while, after all. Hesketh 24 Dubbed the Hesketh 24, the new model is said to continued the trademark design of...
With Christmas just a few days away, everybody is getting into the festive spirit, even those burly bikers that you would otherwise avoid. Even if it seems a bit out of character, they do enjoy the occasional caroling, especially when played on a different kind of instrument. A Harley Davidson bike, to be more exact. Harley Davidson Carol After watching...
There are a few shows out there that present certain American custom chopper builders as being top dogs in the industry. All you need is one look at the Copper Chopper from the Turks at TT Custom Choppers and you know were the art truly lies. Copper Chopper Born of the mind of Tarhan Telli, this latest build is no...
BMW's celebratory motorcycle, the R nineT is fresh out of the plant, and already aftermarket specialists have had a go at it. The first to add to the original design is Urban Motor, and the result is quite good. Urban Motors Track Grinder Now called the Urban Motor Track Grinder, the BMW R nineT has had quite a lot of...
There are a few electric bikes out there, each quite nice feats of engineering. But if there was something amiss, it has to be the design. The bunch of them looked pretty much the same, and given the nature of the bike, it's not something unexpected. Voxan Wattman And then came the Voxen Wattman, an electric bike which looks so...
Yamaha is certainly not reinventing the wheel with their electric bike concept, neither in drive solution or overall styling. Still, their PES1 concept is a thing to behold, and should it ever reach production, it will be a great machine. Yamaha PES1 Concept bike Revealed at the Tokyo Auto Show, the manufacturer presented a few key features about their PES1...
It's not often that you hear about the Ural motorcycles, and it's not for lack of enthusiasts or good machines, but rather for not bothering so much with the media. But recently we got word that they are preparing to announce the 2014 model lineup, which will be made public in early December. Ural There are a few big changes...
Just as BMW and other car manufacturers have dedicated aftermarket specialists, so do the more prominent motorcycles makers. A recent player to the game is Rough Crafts, and the boys there specialize in Harley Davidson bikes. Stealth Bullet Still, if you were to judge them by their products, you would not think they are the newcomers to this. The most...
Whenever a big manufacturer branches out and expands on more than one continent, the need for local plants arises. The problem is that some might think products made in other than the original factories might be sub-standard, and with a factory in India, Harley Davidson suffers from the same stigmata. Harley Davidson Street 500 While the Harley Street 500 and...
BMW truly is making history this year, with even the Motorrad division pitching in to the general increase in attention. Recent reports show that the motorcycle division of the German manufacturer has sold and delivered over 100.000 units this year, making for another company first. BMW Motorrad With the year still not over, BMW reports say that they have sold...
Recent rumors and reports say that the world famous bike maker, Harley Davidson, might be on its last legs. And its undoing might come from the very feature that makes a bike a true Harley Davidson. Harley Davidson With the world moving on to a cleaner, neater future, and the old school Harley riders dying off, it seems that the...
