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Ducati GT1000 Introduced

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Rounding out their Sport Classic lineup, Ducati's previously introduced Paul Smart 1000 and Sport 1000 have now been joined by the GT1000. All three models combine updated styling from the '70s with modern components and engineering. From the Ducati Press release: Ducati GT1000 – The evolution of the species The essential beauty and timeless style of the Ducati GT … [Read more...]

Brand New BSA and Matchless Engines

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Looking for a replacement engine for your BSA Gold Star or Matchless G85 motorcycle? Look no more, ABSAF (Appingedam BSA Factory) over in the Netherlands, is turning them out brand spanking new. These are manufactured on the premises, all parts interchangeable with the originals, with improvements to reflect more modern engineering, the only visible sign being the spark plug … [Read more...]

eMachineShop – Custom Machining Your Own Parts

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Custom motorcycles, whether sportbikes, standards or even choppers, are something we talk about here a lot. But many potential custom builders have the ideas, knowledge and skills but their garage shop, not to mention their wallet, has no provision for a lot of computer controlled machine tools. Once you get into the really special one off motorcycle designs, you'll need a lot … [Read more...]

Triumph Sets U.S. Sales Record

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Last month, Triumph America had a 58 percent sales increase in the U.S. over March of 2005. Primary movers were both the new Triumph 3 cylinder 675 and the new 900cc Triumph Scrambler. Triumph also noted the sales boom carried over as sales grew for every one of their continuing models, too. Triumph is once again the largest retailer of European road bikes in the U.S. It's … [Read more...]

Qatar MotoGP on TV tomorrow

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The MotoGP from Qatar runs today and will be shown on TV tomorrow. On Speed TV at 2PM eastern, check your local times. Rossi has a bit of ground to make up after the first lap crash in the season opener. Tire problems and brand switches add to the mix. On top of that, a lot of other riders are off to a great start and riding fast. This doesn't look like a Rossi runaway this … [Read more...]

2006 Confederate F131 Hellcat

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The Confederate Motor Company has delivered the first 2006 F131 Hellcat and they've posted photos of the build on their site. The new Hellcat looks quite similar to the previous model though the engine is now their new 131 cubic inch radial twin. Exhaust exits through their rather unique swingarm exhaust system. Full specs listed below, price is $67,500. This is the first … [Read more...]