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Motoczysz update and correction

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We received additional information today from Federico Cioni, President of Motoczysz, clarifying information in our recent post about developments there. It turns out the 600cc engine is being developed for a new, additional project and the 990cc C1 is still very much alive. You can read his comments at the end of the Motoczysz article here. … [Read more...]

Supercharged Porsche powered motorcycle

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Bud Burkey has been tinkering with bikes since back in the '60s, built a few over the years and learned a thing or two in the process. Like a lot of us, Bud saw all of the "bike in a box" creations showing up where someone just strokes a check, bolts a few pieces together and presto, custom bike, as custom as it can be when you're just buying parts, that is. The other problem … [Read more...]

OEM motorcycle frames for sportbike builders

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We spend a fair amount of time talking about motorcycle building here, especially as it relates to sportbikes. If you want to build a chopper, there are all kinds of parts and pieces available but when you start thinking about a sportbike, your choices shrink a bit. If you've ever watched one of the chopper shows, the first thing many of them do is unwrap the new frame that … [Read more...]

Tim Cameron’s Dreambike is being built

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Tim Cameron, our favorite Aussie designer who's computer creations are nothing short of amazing, has found a builder for his Dreambike. Christian Travert, designer of the Y2K jetbike, you know, the one Jay Leno zips around on, has taken on the task of moving this bike from computer image to real motorcycle. … [Read more...]

Hit-Air airbag motorcycle jacket coming to USA

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The Hit-Air airbag motorcycle jacket, we wrote about back in May of this year, is coming to the US as the result of an agreement with Airprotek International. The Hit-Air jacket is manufactured in Japan, is available in a wide variety of styles and looks like one of those ideas someone should have come up with a long time ago. The jacket's internal airbag is inflated instantly … [Read more...]

Confederate Motorcycles to resume production

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Confederate Motorcycles has announced on their website that production for the '06 Hellcat will resume on February 1st, 2006 and production for the '06 Wraith will begin on April 2nd, 2006. There is a photo of the New Orleans factory on their home page which shows what they have had to deal with. It wasn't the flood that did the damage but the wind caused the building to … [Read more...]