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1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Triple

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These days, excellent restorations of vintage motorcycles are more common and unless you really need the patina of an unrestored original, the fresh factory look of these painstaking rebuilds is the way to go. In some cases, they look better then the factory models and may run better, too. This Kawasaki 750 triple brings back memories of the wild 2 strokes that were common in … [Read more...]

Spotless 1964 Honda Super Hawk 305 CB77

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If you're looking for a completely restored, absolutely perfect Honda Super Hawk 305 CB77, this is it. The owner says it's a nut and bolt restoration, nothing is left to do. Concours condition, it would look perfect in your den or on the grounds at any concours competition. Engine has never been started, no gas has touched the tank. Is it too nice to ride? You be the judge, … [Read more...]

Motus Shows Off the MV4 and MV4R Dyno Chart – Updated with Sound

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How much horsepower does the Motus MV4 and MV4R actually make? Wonder no more, this chart tells all. The MV4 comes in at 165 horsepower and 123 foot pounds of torque. The MV4R raises that bar to 180 hp and 126 foot pounds. It's certainly enough to make for an exciting ride, but that baby block V4 is just perfect for, ... well, ... just about anything. Think little sports … [Read more...]

Avinton Motorcycles Reveal Their 2014 Muscle Bikes

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Avinton Motorcycles build muscle bikes, inspired, in their words, by the 427 AC Cobra. They do have the right look, no swoopy bodywork covering the mechanics, it all out there for the world to see. Power from S&S, Beringer brakes, Arrow exhaust, carbon fiber everywhere and handbuilt to customer specifications. There are a lot of variations, the GT, Race and Roadster in … [Read more...]

Ecomotors OPOC Engine Slated for Mass Production

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Ecomotors announced yesterday a joint venture with a subsidiary of Chinese auto maker FAW Group, outlining plans to begin producing the opposed piston engines in 2015: The joint venture will build a plant in China's northern Shanxi province with the capacity to make 100,000 engines a year. The factory is expected to begin operating in the second half of next year. This is … [Read more...]

Ian Drysdale’s Spectacular Drysdale 1000 V8

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Images removed due to legal dispute in Australia Putting a V8 engine in a motorcycle is easy, just build a bike big enough, like a Boss Hoss, and you can wrap it around anything, though as one recent home build, the Simca V8 shows, with a bit more thought and finesse, the results are a lot more pleasing. On the other hand, Ian Drysdale, the Australian engineering wizard, … [Read more...]