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Vento 400 Cafe GT – 348 Pound 400cc 3 Cylinder Urban Commuter from PTS Motors

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There's a strong contingent of riders always asking the same questions, "Why build every new motorcycle with a big engine? Why not build something smaller, affordable and light that still looks cool? We want a real motorcycle, not a scooter." OK, check out the Vento 400 Cafe GT from PTS Motors. If you think a light (348 pounds), nimble commuter with a 34 horsepower 400cc 3 … [Read more...]

SXR Street Tracker from Phil Little Racing

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Street trackers are a regular feature here at The Kneeslider and for good reason, they give your street bike the appearance of a dirt track racer and quite a few folks like that look. Phil Little has introduced the SXR Street Tracker conversion kit and it's pretty slick, but beyond the good looks and straight forward bolt on conversion process, the best part is the pricing. If … [Read more...]

Moto Guzzi V7 Sport from Combined Design Studio

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If you like vintage Moto Guzzis, here's one to get you smiling, it's called Cherry O, a 1973 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport, very lightly modified and beautifully restored, painted in a dazzling yet classy Candy Apple Red. I came across this bike in the current issue of Motorcycle Classics, and from any angle, if you're drawn to Guzzis, this one will stop you in your tracks. Rick … [Read more...]

Harley Davidson Sportster Off Road Conversions

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When Doug wrote the other day about what Harley might develop to attract some younger riders, he thought a few Sportster based model variations would be a good place to start. In one of the comments, Todd pointed to some off road machines with Sportster power, sort of a "Dual-Sportster," probably not what most of us were thinking, but, do they look like fun? You betcha. … [Read more...]

Harley-Davidson and the 25 – 40 Year Old Buyer

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All motorcycle manufacturers must contend with changes in tastes & demographics (age, gender, location, etc.). For several years there has been a lot of talk about the increase in the average age of the Harley-Davidson buyer. The investment in the 2010 Street Glide Trike model seems to be in-line with that statistic, while another investment in the Nightster has been … [Read more...]

Web Surfer Special – An eBay and Garage Sale Street Tracker by Richard Pollock

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So, you want a really nice bike from one of the custom builders but you're a little short in the checkbook. Maybe $25,000 is a bit out of your range, you might be able to swing $7000 or $8000, but, the bike you want isn't available at that price, so what do you do except dream? Think eBay, think garage sale, think extra parts lying around in your garage, think take offs at your … [Read more...]