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Revolution Motorcycles RV100

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Suppose you could build an entire motorcycle frame with parts cut on a CNC machine and then bolted together. That's the concept behind the RV100 from Revolution Motorcycles of Doylestown, PA. Martin O'Toole, a mechanical engineer by training with extensive experience in 3 dimensional machine design, CNC programming, and electrical controls, decided to give it a try and this is … [Read more...]

S&S X-Wedge V-Twin Engine

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S&S Cycle has built an all new V-Twin engine called the "X-Wedge." This is not a re-engineered anything, they started from scratch and designed a brand new engine with an emissions legal fuel and exhaust system, which will conveniently address the custom bike building issues caused by the new EPA rules. What's new about the X-Wedge? It's a 56.25 degree V-twin with a single … [Read more...]

1919 Excelsior Restoration Project Update

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When we last checked in on Paul Brodie, his 1919 Excelsior restoration was coming along nicely but it was still in the early stages of reconstruction. Paul has made a lot of progress since then though the project still has quite a way to go. According to Paul, he's still figuring out the bottom end and bevel drive, certainly no small task. The pistons just arrived a few days … [Read more...]

Confederate Hellcat in Cycle World

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It's always enjoyable to get the new motorcycle magazines in my digital inbox, so when Cycle World showed up yesterday I took a few minutes to run through the mag and see what was new. There is a review of the Confederate Hellcat by John Burns which quickly had me scratching my head. He complained it was too loud, which is quite possible, didn't handle like a sportbike which … [Read more...]

Custom Motorcycles – Long Term Collectibles?

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Is there an equivalent long term collectibility or desirability for custom motorcycles like there is for custom cars? Old custom cars seem to come back regularly, a famous creation from twenty or more years ago is found in some barn and it's restored to its former glory. Whether it's a custom by George Barris or some other early builder, those cars seem to stand the test of … [Read more...]

Aprilia NA 850 Mana Automatic

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Aprilia joins the companies bringing out standard motorcycles with automatic transmissions. You can expect to see this growing fast in many segments, especially if these early entrants see much success. I would be very surprised if all of the manufacturers didn't have an automatic or two somewhere in their lineup before long. From Aprilia: The NA 850 Mana. Never has … [Read more...]