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Ducati Elenore 868cc V8

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Dieter Hartmann-Wirthwein, who we saw some time back with his 4 cylinder 125cc Monkey Bike, was working on a Ducati V8 project. It looks like the engine project is finished and he's even got a patent for the connecting rod arrangement using the original 900SS crankshaft. Think about that, this is a V8 engine using the original 2 cylinder 900SS crankshaft! From the drawing, you … [Read more...]

Four Year Degree in Motorcycle Restoration

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McPherson College in Kansas, is now offering a college degree in motorcycle restoration. Already offering a degree in automotive restoration, they've just now expanded to include motorcycles. Joe Dickhudt, assistant professor of technology, agreed the new major will give McPherson College students skills in a market exploding in popularity. “It turns out there’s a lot … [Read more...]

Carberry Enfield V-Twins Ready to Go

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The Carberry Enfield V-Twin has been through a very slow and methodical process on its way to production. We haven't heard much about them for a while but I just got word they're now taking orders with 12 crankshafts being assembled and 12 crankcases being machined, not to mention they have a number of the gorgeous V-Twin engines already on the road. New owners of the Carberry … [Read more...]

In-line Four Engine Development

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Is the in-line four cylinder motor about to become the most developed engine for performance motorcycles? BMW's choice for this platform and Yamaha's development of their cross-plane crankshaft engine are two obvious points. What if either of those manufacturers combine their strategies with something similar to the Horex's staggered piston arrangement? The Horex 6 cylinder … [Read more...]