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Goodspeed 500 Garage Racing Series

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Professional racing in the parking garages of Europe, well, semi professional, perhaps, but interesting for sure. The website conjures the image of an elite yet friendly way to compete and blow off a bit of steam, a "gentleman's racing" series or perhaps a Fight Club on bikes. Their code of conduct, however, lays out rules which seem to keep everyone in line which is a good … [Read more...]

Want to Build a Smartuki? Reserve a Smart Car Now

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After all of the articles we've had on the Smartuki over the last couple of years, many of you have asked about building your own. If you're up in Canada or over in Europe, the Smart Car has been available for a long time and Bill Allen can set you up with a kit to create your own little screamer but if you live in the U.S., the Smart Car has been promised for ages but except … [Read more...]

Vincati – Vincent Powered Ducati GT

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Sid Biberman and his son Matthew have put together a beautiful Vincati special combining the frame from a 1973 Ducati GT750 with the engine from a 1953 Vincent Rapide. The frame came from a racer who had completely rebuilt and prepped it before deciding to install his engine elsewhere and the engine came from a friend who had plans for the Vincent frame as a Bonneville racer. … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Roll Cage – The Babe Cage

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When I mentioned the engine protection cages used by stunters to protect their bodywork and hard parts, I thought they weren't a bad idea, maybe not for everyone but a functional add-on instead of just an extra bit of chrome that does nothing. This guy took the idea and ran with it, maybe running a bit too far. What we have here is what he calls the Babe Cage. The Babe Cage … [Read more...]

Triumph Street Speed 675?

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There have been a lot of rumors about the Triumph 675 going naked and this image, which is supposed to be pretty accurate, shows the Triumph Street Speed, a Daytona 675 in Speed Triple form. Judging from the positive response the Daytona 675 has received, the Street Speed should likewise do very well. Reports also say it is coming in July. More details as they become … [Read more...]

Lehman Trikes Victory Powered Pit Boss

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Lehman Trikes has added another manufacturer to its list of partners, this time Victory Motorcycles has signed on with Lehman to create the "Pit Boss" trike based on the Victory Kingpin. It was rolled out Saturday on Lehman Trikes Day at the Mineral Palace Hotel and Casino in Deadwood, South Dakota. The Pit Boss will be sold exclusively through selected Lehman dealers … [Read more...]