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1933 Morgan Trike for sale

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3 wheelers keep coming up on The Kneeslider and I see there's a 1933 Morgan for sale on eBay. It's powered by a JAP V-twin and just looks really cool. There are a few companies making some great modern recreations of the originals, like the Ace Cycle Car for instance, but you have to admit, the old Morgans had one neat look about them. The out front engine placement just begs … [Read more...]

Tank Sports E85 Ethanol Fueled Motorcycle

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Tank Sports, another one of the many, many Chinese motorcycle companies we'll be hearing a lot more about in the near future, has tested both a 150cc and 250cc version of their motorcycles for use with E85 ethanol. After 7 months of research and development along with 3000km of road testing, Tank quality control has inspected and the research results in aspects of … [Read more...]

Brittown – British Bike Documentary

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Scott Di Lalla and Zack Coffman, directors of Choppertown: The Sinners, are making another documentary and this time their focus is on the world of old British Bikes. BRITTOWN - a motorcycle documentary featuring Meatball from the Hell On Wheels bike shop in Anaheim, California. As a master mechanic, vintage Brit bike connoisseur and dirt-track racer, Meatball splits … [Read more...]

MV Agusta F4R312 – Fastest Production Motorcycle?

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Without a whole lot of fanfare, MV Agusta has slipped out their new F4R312 and made the rather bold claim it's now the new world's fastest production motorcycle. The 312 in the name represents 312 km/h, or 194 mph which beats all of the other speed limited machines, ZX-14 included. What does the big Kawasaki do without restrictions? There are varying accounts but since the bike … [Read more...]

Cafe9 From Steffano Motors

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Acme Rocket Bike lead designer Robert Steffano is introducing the Ducati 999 powered Cafe9, a limited production custom. The Cafe9, like the other Acme Rocket Bike designs, is unique yet not overdone. Specifications as provided by Steffano Motors: Weight: 375 Lbs. Power: 140HP - 150HP Torque : 80 ft-lbs Aerospace quality carbon fiber bodywork Exotic and … [Read more...]