Is there a motorcycle equivalent to the AC Cobra? Is there a motorcycle that has that unique combination of appearance and performance that it appeals to almost any enthusiast? It’s hard to think of one. In the automotive world, no matter the enthusiast’s particular interest, many car guys, if not all, will find an attraction [...]
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Motorcycle Art
After the post on Chris Flechtner’s Speed Shop Special #6, Jim Gianatsis, who took those great photos of Chris’ bike, wanted to remind me the calendars that spun off the LA Calendar show, are 20 years old now and still going strong! Has it been that long? I admit, I’ve had more than a few [...]
Photoshop is often abused, ever see one of those supermodels before the computer magic? Yikes! On the other hand, sometimes photos just need a cleaner background or a few blemishes removed to bring out what’s hidden in plain sight and that’s where Gordon Calder’s talent lies. He finds motorcycle engines the perfect subject, wrapped as [...]
Sometimes motorcycles are designed, sometimes styled, sometimes they’re built with detailed plans, … but every now and then, they just grow. This custom seems to be the result of a challenge, “Let’s see you make something from that!” but in reality, the only challenge came from the builder himself, Dr. Robert Harms, who decided restorations [...]
The latest Ferrari motorcycle is still in the concept drawing stage and most likely, that is as far as it will ever get, but from an appearance and technology standpoint, it certainly looks like something the Ferrari factory could get behind.
UPDATE: A comment below by Mark notes Ferrari does not want their name attached to [...]
What would a Yamaha MT-04 250cc flat tracker look like? Oberdan Bezzi, who keeps turning out loads of very cool sketches, thought it might be an opportunity for Yamaha to open up a segment of the market with something other than a scooter or the usual small displacement motorcycles you see throughout much of the [...]
Final preparations are being made for the opening of the Harley Davidson Museum, July 12th. Willie G. Davidson’s family donated a sculpture of a hill climber to catch your eye as you approached the museum. This museum sounds like a must see exhibit for anyone interested in motorcycling. If you plan on being anywhere near [...]
We’ve featured quite a few artists working with all sorts of found objects and scrap pieces who turn out some really cool work and here’s another. The artist goes by the screen name Lockwasher. Here are a couple of his motorcycles and a Morgan 3 wheeler, he also does lots of other cars and robots, [...]
Kickboxer Subaru WRX Powered Motorcycle Concept
