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Suzuki GSX-R Motocross Conversion

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Remember that Ducati Monster transformed into a dual sport, called Terra Mostro? It looks like you can do the same thing with an old Suzuki GSX-R 1100 if you're sufficiently motivated. All you need is a healthy mix of KTM and Ohlins suspension pieces, some engine mods that take the original 1100cc engine out to 1200cc, fab up some body parts and there you go, flying down the … [Read more...]

Twist the Throttle – Updated Schedule

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We wrote about Twist the Throttle before, but they had a little scheduling issue and all of the original dates were postponed. They're back on the road and the dates are listed below. The first show about Honda, was on April 6th, though it's being rerun a couple of times, Dylan Weiss sent me a note a few days late, seems he was running around across the pond and just caught … [Read more...]

BMW Motorrad Innovation Contest 2009

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BMW wants to know what you're thinking. First, they brought out the LoRider Concept and put up a survey to see what you thought about it, which is a good way to generate feedback in the most direct fashion, "Here it is, what do you think?" Now, they have an innovation contest and they're looking for some of your ideas about future products: What will be the perfect motor … [Read more...]

Motomarathon – 4 Days of Riding the Twisties

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The Motomarathon is a 4 day rally focused on riding routes through beautiful scenery with as many twisties as possible. Isn't that what a motorcycle was designed to do? Instead of riding thousands of miles on interstate highways, something a car might do better, you go for the curves, an event focused on using your all of your tread, not just a little strip in the … [Read more...]

Royal Enfield V-Twin – The Musket

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What you see here is a 700cc Royal Enfield V-Twin constructed using two 350cc top ends. The whole bike appears to have come from the factory, or maybe the "special vehicle operations" section, instead of the mind and work of a creative and determined owner. Aniket Vardhan, the builder, still wants to come up with a better exhaust arrangement, than short open pipes, but already, … [Read more...]