If you keep up on things automotive, you're probably aware of the new CAFE standards recently passed which require auto manufacturers to have fleet fuel economy averages of 35 mpg by 2020. No sooner was the new standard on the books when many car companies began canceling or cutting back on future models already in the planning stages. The new 600+ horsepower Corvette ZR1 is … [Read more...]
Collectible Motorcycles – Memories and History
Yesterday I asked whether collectible motorcycles were collectible by intention or accident. It seems the intentional collectible is a kind of hopeful fantasy, on the part of both manufacturer and buyer. They want lightning to strike twice by recalling the former glory of a model long gone, or sometimes on the company's part, they want to create something special out of thin … [Read more...]
Collectible Motorcycles – Intentional or Accidental?
Are the most highly prized collectible motorcycles intentionally designed from the start to be collectible or do they happen by accident? Is it some cosmetic or stylish addition that makes the difference or a focus on quality and function that stands out? Asked that way, the answer may seem obvious, marketers and designers try to force the issue but buyers determine what they … [Read more...]
Softail Cross Bones Photochop Custom
It didn't take long. No sooner does Harley introduce the Softail Cross Bones and someone is already taking the idea a little further. Adam sent in this quick photochop just to give us an idea of the direction he thought it might go, and come to think of it, it's pretty much along the lines of some of the suggestions we've already heard from you. Adam gave it shorty pipes, … [Read more...]
2008 Harley Davidson FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones
Harley Davidson has introduced the latest entry in their "Dark" series, the 2008 FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones. It has a lot of the old school look, right down to the half round foot boards and I think they look right on this bike. This is an interesting example of the "old look, new tech" some of you referred to in the comments about old versus new bikes. If you like the look … [Read more...]
2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT
If you like the idea of carving through the turns while you're on a long tour, Buell has your bike, the new 2008 Buell Ulysses XB12XT. They took the Ulysses adventure sportbike, outfitted it with shorter travel suspension and lower standard seat height plus a windscreen and luggage, then focused on paved road performance. The result is what looks like a fun bike. The XB12XT is … [Read more...]
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