A few years ago I wrote about a motorcycle that looked just like a CB750, except it wasn't, it was a new Honda CB1100 fitted with a CB1100 Four K10 kit that swapped out the tank, side covers and a lot of other pieces to make the already somewhat retro CB1100 into a very close replica of an early CB750. The kit was from Whitehouse of Japan. The only problem at the time was the … [Read more...]
BMW R1200R CR Classic Racer – Team Metisse Builds a BMW Cafe Racer
Some owners like their BMW just like it came from the factory, but if you had your mind set on something a little different, something in the way of a cafe racer, Team Metisse has just what you're looking for, the BMW R1200R CR. The cafe racer is available from Metisse through your BMW dealer as a complete bike, but if you already own an R1200R, you can order the … [Read more...]
Unit Garage R120 GS Kit Takes You Off Road and Back in Time
You're riding along on your spiffy new BMW R1200 GS and everything is fine, it performs everywhere just like it should, on road, off road, it's great, but, ... you long for the old days with a more basic look, something like the R80 GS. The modern bodywork of the new bikes really isn't your cup of tea, what to do? Easy, install the R120 kit from Unit Garage and you get vintage … [Read more...]
SuperTrapp Aquires Jardine Performance Products
There's been a steady consolidation among motorcycle aftermarket companies and it continues with this acquisition of Jardine by SuperTrapp. SuperTrapp previously took on Kerker and now, with Jardine, have a very comprehensive line of exhaust products as well as many other products for both motorcycles and ATVs. It looks like SuperTrapp will be one of the survivors as the … [Read more...]
BMW S1000RR Adventure Bike from Wunderlich
So you bought that BMW S1000RR, but what can you do with it besides collect speeding tickets? Why not take it off road, instead? Yes, really, that's the idea behind this WAY over powered S1000RR adventure bike built by Wunderlich, the BMW accessory guys. Let's see, Continental TKC80 knobby tires, Ohlins suspension, Moto-Master brakes, plus numerous other pieces, … [Read more...]
Honda CX500 Cafe Racer Conversion Kit Turns Your Donor Bike into a Bike Night Eye Catcher
Cafe racer conversions are all the rage, and, as we all know, anything popular is often done very badly, but every now and then, someone with a bit more skill and a good eye puts his hand to the job and the finished product makes you sit up and take notice. Starting with a rather rough and ratty Honda CX500 donor bike, you can build a sweet little cafe racer by adding your own … [Read more...]
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