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McDeeb Royal Enfield Specials – Six Days – Thruxton – Clubman – Brand New Classics from Italy

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It isn't often a tip leads me to something that just makes my jaw drop, but these McDeeb Royal Enfields are stunning. All three models, the Six Days, Thruxton and Clubman are based on brand new bikes. McDeeb, if I understand correctly, is a brand developed by Classic Farm Motorcycles in Italy. Taking brand new Royal Enfield 500s, they can build one of these 3 models for … [Read more...]

Fischer Motor Company MRX 650 L – Lower Seat Height for the MRX 650

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After the US Highland article, I've been reminded of the Fischer Motor Company and their 650 MRX. This press release about the MRX 650L notes a lower seat height, but, notable, is the Ohlins suspension, among other things and the $7999 price tag. You don't hear much about the Fischer but it seems to be a pretty nice bike with some high quality components. The Fischer has … [Read more...]

Banquer 920 – Norton Featherbed with Yamaha Virago Engine and Shaft Drive

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With the arrival of spring, the motorcycles for sale listings are exploding and everyone is pulling out the interesting bikes. I saw this one today, the Banquer 920, built by Gwen Banquer. You may remember his name from the Banquer Superior, a Brough Superior look alike with Harley Davidson power. The Banquer 920 is a combination of a Norton featherbed frame with a Yamaha … [Read more...]

The Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company

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The May 2010 issue of Cycle World magazine has a story of the Demise of the Buell Motorcycle Company written by Steve Anderson. Many have speculated about the role Harley Davidson played in the difficulties encountered by Buell over the years and this article seems to underscore many of those suspicions with details on the sequence of events, written by someone who knew Erik … [Read more...]

US Highland – Build to Order Motorcycle Manufacturing in Tulsa Oklahoma

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Many of us would like to see more motorcycles built in the U.S. and it looks like we'll be seeing just that in a few months. Tulsa, Oklahoma based US Highland will be manufacturing motorcycles right in the heartland of America, building the whole bike, even manufacturing the engines, in Tulsa. For those of you familiar with Highland, you might be saying, "Hey, wait a … [Read more...]