Not long ago, I heard that Doctor Robert Harms had passed. Now, I see one of his extraordinary builds, the Indian/Kawasaki is looking for a new home and I truly hope it finds a good one with someone who can appreciate what they're looking at. We wrote about it some years ago and Robert Harms described it in detail. Some might look at a build like this and think it's a crazy … [Read more...]
Norcroft Enfield V-Twin Engine Running in Final Configuration
A little over two years ago The Kneeslider reported on the revival of the Norcroft Enfield 1000cc V-Twin project. At that point, a new team had been formed, but much engine design work and parts sourcing was still to be done. This new video shows the first Norcroft engine running that is all Indian built, except for the electronic ignition. It sounds strong and smooth and it … [Read more...]
Jappic Racing Cyclecar Re-creation Project in Progress
Got a note from Adrian Ward the other day who thought you might be interested in a project he's currently working on. He's one of those guys who's been working in motor racing his entire life, starting at Harris Performance, then running the Ohlins race service at British superbike and IOM TT, went from there to work for a number of F1 teams, Benetton, Arrows, and Willams, and … [Read more...]
Kawabusa 2 is For Sale if You Like High Quality Customs That Really Perform
Norm Wilding of Mid Missouri Motorcycles had an idea some years back, why not take a Kawasaki ZRX and slide in the engine from a Suzuki Hayabusa? Why not, indeed? His gorgeous creation was called Kawabusa. The first one he built was eventually sold to Jesse James. Of course, seeing it was such a great idea, he did it again and built Kawabusa II. I caught up with Norm at Vintage … [Read more...]
Eisenberg V8 Motorcycle from the MADMAX Team at Maxicorp Autosports
Zef Eisenberg who runs Maxicorp Autosports on the island of Guernsey has been building some really high performance, outside the box machinery. Their turbine bike is impressive, to say the least, but how about a nice little V8 designed especially for motorcycles? Sure, why not? He preferred a flatplane crank, which eliminates the rumble many of us associate with your … [Read more...]
PGMV8 is Your Basic 2 Liter V8 Superbike from Australia
It looks like the Aussies have built a beautiful new V8 motorcycle, the PGMV8. Builder Paul G Maloney, assembled his team, drawn from the shops of World Superbike, MotoGP, Formula One and various other design and racing environments and, starting in 2008, created this impressive 1996cc, 90 degree V8 engine and placed it in a package that, filled with fluids, comes in at 534 … [Read more...]
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