Rimar Motors, in the Netherlands, is in the advanced stages of machining and assembling a 600cc 2 stroke, V-twin engine, designed to be installed in a 2004 Aprilia RSV1000R frame. The project has been going on for about a year and they've put up detailed photos of the entire process. The engine uses reed valves and two counter-rotating crankshafts. Cylinders come from a … [Read more...]
Here Are Three Impressive Electric Projects You’ll Be Tempted to Try
A tip from a reader pointed me to an electric streetfighter project by Canadian James Biggar, but once I took a look, I saw he had two other projects he had already built that were just as impressive, an earlier and simpler electric motorcycle and his Cyber Trike which is an electric leaning reverse trike. All three are accompanied by fast motion build videos from start to … [Read more...]
MMR – Another Fantastic Build in Progress From Marcel van Hooijdonk
If the name Marcel van Hooijdonk doesn't ring a bell, think MadBoxer, the Subaru WRX powered creation we showed you a few years ago. Well, he's at it again, this time it's the MMR (Marcel's Mad Rota), a single rotor powered, center steering scrambler style project that is simply off the charts. Although it's usually better to show you a project when it's complete, some are just … [Read more...]
Ian Drysdale Wants to Know if You’ve Seen This V8 Motorcycle Because it’s Still Missing
Image removed due to legal dispute in Australia Five years ago, the Drysdale V8 motorcycle shown in the photo above, was stolen from its owner in Melbourne, Australia. It was chained to another motorcycle, but the chain was cut and only the Drysdale was taken, the other bike was left behind. This wasn't random, it appears to be a classic "stolen to order" operation. We … [Read more...]
Nembo 32 Type 3 Provocator Continues Development of Unique Design
It was just over 9 years ago that we unveiled the Nembo 32 here on The Kneeslider. The inverted three cylinder engine sparked a lively conversation in the comments with both cheers and jeers in abundance. Daniele Sabatini, continued development of his engine and built a complete motorcycle around it which was track tested and performed quite well. Production and sale of the … [Read more...]
Motorcycling is Affordable if You Want it to Be – It’s Up to You
Is motorcycling expensive or affordable? Yes. Wait, ... what? The simple fact is that you can spend as much or as little as you want to and enjoy it either way. The latest and greatest factory machinery is often beautiful to look at with all of the performance the pros demand, but if you want to ride on the street with a bit of the competition look, have fun and still have … [Read more...]