Suzuki has recently discovered an issue with the brakes on their GSX-R models and have issued a recall to fix it. With the issue discovered internally, the recall was initiated voluntary, making for a correct attitude towards a potential risky problem. Suzuki GSX-R The investigations revealed a problem with the piston of the front master cylinder brake. Suzuki might not...
Choppers are all about image, and trikes just add another wheel to the bad-ass status of the machine. And in the world of trikes, Lehman is a good player, managing to grab quite the hefty profit this year. Lehman Trike kit This is a testament to the quality of the products they sell, but no matter how good a product,...
Another recall action was released by bike builder Harley-Davidson, with a serious problem at fault and a huge number of affected units. It seems that some 29.000 2014 touring bikes have been fitted with a faulty clutch system. Harley Davidson Once they found out about the issue, the company wasted no time in announcing not just this massive recall, but...
If there ever was a stunts biker worth of world fame, then Evel Knievel is the one. And his dedication and passion earned him not only fame and broken bones, but also a new documentary from Discovery. Evel Knievel Named "Pure Evel. American Legend", the film aims to shed some light on the legend that was Evel Knievel, from the...
It seems that recently there are a lot of rumors flying around the internet about Kawasaki and a mysterious new maxi scooter. Most of the rumors have emerged from Italian forums, but so far, no evidence or official announcement have surfaced. Kawasaki J300 rumored The most promising lead yet seems to be a certain member that claims to have seen...
It seems that the guys from Harley Davidson recently came about a real treasure in the form of some very old photo negatives. Discovered a year ago in a Milwaukee County Historical Society storage facility, the photos were obtained thanks to several glass plate negatives. Harley Davidson Classic Photo Although the negatives are fragile, the guys from Harley Davidson managed...
It is well known by now that KTM is prepping for a special release. I am referring to the 1290 Super Duke R which will be unveiled to the world in just under two weeks. Until then, all we get is the teaser photo and now, a teaser video. KTM 1290 Super Duker R teaser While the director of this...
A recent recall is a bit peculiar, as it involves motorcycle training wheels built by Cambridge Metal & Plastics under Moose Racing license. While the irony is obvious, with a safety feature having safety issues, this isn't a laughing matter. Moose Racing Training Wheels It seems that around 4.000 sets of training wheels have been fitted with nuts and bolts...
The doors are open at the Frankfurt Motor Show and now we get to see what manufacturers worldwide are planning. And, as promised, Ducati didn't fail to bring its top game. The IAA saw the unveiling of the 899 Panigale bike. Ducati 899 Panigale Described by the builder as a "Supermid" bike, the 899 aims to brings superbike experience to...
Electric bikes have been around for a while now, and just like the electric cars, they have taken advantage of the improving technology and have evolved accordingly. Making full use of every piece of tech available, the Greyp G12 bike was born. Greyp G12 Equipped with an electric motor capable of developing 16 Hp, the bike draws power from a...
Bike maker Ducati has started dishing out invitations to a press conference at their auditorium, in Bologna, Italy. For those that are present, they will get to hear Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, present to the world the company's lineup for 2014. Ducati Ducati is well know for their machines, and the creations that leave their assembly lines are regarded as...
Whenever you hear about a production vehicle doing speeds in the vicinity of 300 km/h, you get a little frightened by the type of machine that is. Yet one word is enough to put all those supercars to shame: Bonneville. Hot Rod ConspiracyCarpenter Racing Castrol Rocket For years, the dry salt lake bed has been the site where courageous teams...
Off-roading is very popular sport and hobby with a devoted fanbase, so car makers and not only, invest into building better and better machines to tackle the rough terrain. One of the latest beasts to come from Honda is the XRE300 bike, and while the bike itself is pretty good, the way Honda advertised it really rocks. 2014 Honda XRE300...
Nowadays, whenever we hear about alternative power, we instantly think of electricity or even hydrogen. And while that is the general direction we should want to take, let's not forget that not long ago, alternative power meant something else. Ural Bike Used mostly around the time of the second World War, wood gas was one such alternative way of powering...
Ducati is one the world renowned bike makers that can't really be blamed for building ugly bikes, quite the contrary. And the pattern seems to hold when we talk about their upcoming Scrambler model. Ducati Scrambler Set to revive their model from the 60's, Ducati is closing in on the final form of the Scrambler, or at least that's the...
Whenever you try to customize of tune a vehicle, you usually take the original machine and add or modify until it reaches desired state. And while the title reads Triumph Bonneville, the bike you are about to see is a far cry from the original, and all for the best. Custom 1972 Triumph Bonneville Except the swingarm and engine, everything...
It has always been argued that the love between a rider and his bike is far more intense than between a driver and his car. And if this is true, than those bike riders that have a soft spot for classic motorcycles will surely do their best to get to Tacoma, Washington on the 24th and 25th of August. 2012...
It seems that Bulgarian Tuner Vilner has a penchant for hard projects, or at least that is what we can gather from their latest installment. At the request of the owner, Vilner took on the challenge of reworking the already great Ducati Diavel AMG. This is not the first Diavel Vilner has worked on, but it is an AMG and...
It seems the Ninja 300 motorcycles offered by Kawasaki was plagued by misfortune from the get go. After authorities investigated reported problems, it seems that Kawasaki will have to make good on 11.097 units. Kawasaki Ninja 300 Investigators' results pointed towards a faulty ECU, that would sometimes cause the engine to stall during braking and deceleration. It guess it is...
This particular bike was Jeff Decker's creation, and a nice example of period craftsmanship. This is yet another great piece that Bohams has the honor of auctioning off, and certainly not the last. Vincent Rapide Black Lightning The Black Lighting was built in only 31 units, making for quite a rare bike. But what really makes it special is the...
