The Kneeslider

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Harley Davidson Beijing Dealer Visit

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Gaijin Biker just got back from a trip to China and while he was there he stopped by the new Harley Davidson dealership in Beijing. They've already sold six bikes which isn't bad considering their cost and extra permits needed. Link: Riding Sun The Kneeslider: Harley Davidson Names China Dealer … [Read more...]

Revenge – Transverse V-Twin

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Winner of 3rd place in the 2006 European Championship for custom bike building was this bike named Revenge. Whether you like this style or not, the interesting thing is the transverse Harley Davidson V-twin engine mated to a BMW transmission with shaft drive. It also has perimeter disc brakes, pretty neat. I just hope those steel braided hand grips don't start to fray, … [Read more...]

World’s Most Beautiful Motorcycles

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This kind of award is always open to debate and nowhere here do they indicate which motorcycles were considered to be in the competition so ... Ducati press release: The International Panel of Judges of the “World’s Most Beautiful Motorcycle” awards met last Friday at Cortile della Seta in Milano, a historic courtyard made available by Banca Popolare Commercio e … [Read more...]

Jesse Rooke’s Slotard

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Custom builder Jesse Rooke is on to something here. The Slotard is a new super motard style custom and from the photos it doesn't appear to be quite finished, not really sure. But look closely and see what he's done. The most notable piece is the engine which appears to be a V-twin with the rear cylinder removed and a supercharger(?) in its place or is that just the … [Read more...]