In some weird disturbance of the space-time continuum, Sachs built a version of their MadAss scooter that looks ultra contemporary and powered it with a 500cc engine from (are you ready?) a Royal Enfield! Displayed at Intermot in Europe, it features fuel in frame and a few other interesting features. I am at a loss for words. A comment on one forum says it best, "EuroBuell." … [Read more...]
Motoczysz C1
An American Builder Builds a Racer and it's an amazing piece, the MotoCzysz C1! Michael Czysz has a running prototype that's getting coverage in the motorcycle press and it deserves a lot of attention. An inline 4, mounted longitudinally usually has a lot of torque transferred to the bike, so Czysz split the four into a pair of twins then reversed the front pair so it … [Read more...]
Monster challenge 1
The Monster Challenge Round 1 has a winner. The first winner was announced in California for the Monster Challenge which is running in conjunction with the Int'l Motorcycle Shows. The winners show a variety of interpretations of their own special vision. The coverage shows all of the winners for this first show, next one is in Texas. … [Read more...]
Monster the possibilities
The Ducati Monster Challenge as noted below is being sponsored by Ducati to find the coolest Monster. Well here's one that could be a contender, with custom built frame and 2 into 4 exhaust with lots of other custom pieces, too. This is just a sample of what can be accomplished with desire, a great bike to start with and a few other things like talent, skill, determination, … [Read more...]
Norcroft V Twin
Norcroft V-twin. A few days ago I mentioned the Carberry Enfield V-twin and it has been showing up around the Internet and in some British cycle mags as a new project. Well here is a photo of a Norcroft Enfield V-twin, however, the Norcroft was produced some time ago, I think. So is Carberry trying to resurrect the old Norcroft? I don't know but it sort of looks like it. It's a … [Read more...]