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This Triumph is Not What You Think it is

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Take a look at this Triumph, a really close look. A gorgeous bit of restoration work, to be sure, but there's something more you might be missing. It's not a photo of a Triumph or even a closeup photo of a model, and before all of you computer graphics guys jump in to tell me it's a rendering from some 3D software, let me stop you, because it's not that either. This is a … [Read more...]

Ducati GT1000 Street Scrambler

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Ducati made a few scramblers back in the 1960s, ranging from 250cc to 450cc. They were popular then and still have an enthusiastic following today, but when the British offered their big twin street scramblers in the 1970s, Ducati didn't respond. Mark McClean is a fan of those early Ducatis, but when the Pierre Terblanche designed Ducati Sport Classics appeared, he … [Read more...]

Buell Super Moto by TPJ Customs

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Take one Buell V-Twin, build a very minimal and sweet super moto frame around it and this is what you get. It's by TPJ Customs. I have no other info just yet, but it appears to be a great high quality build. It looks like serious fun for battle scarred urban streets. Very nice! Thanks, Doug! Link: TPJ Customs - dead link … [Read more...]

Champion Investments Acquires Lehman Trikes

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Lehman Trikes has a new owner. After dealing with economic turmoil, the loss of the Harley Davidson business and the passing of owner, John Lehman, Lehman Trikes may be on the road again. Press release follows: Today Champion Trikes, via its sister company Champion Investments, Inc., a South Dakota Corporation, announced the resumption of Lehman Trikes, USA operations. … [Read more...]

TRT Reverse Trike Update and Video

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Jim Harrell's tilting reverse trike kit for the big Harley is a pretty impressive bit of engineering. Since we first showed you what it looked like, he's had it to Daytona and all over on the roads, where it is getting a tremendous response from everyone who sees it. Jim tells me he's developing a fiberglass nose and fenders plus tweaking some components to allow greater … [Read more...]