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Scorpa Trials Quad Prototype

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At the EICMA Show last fall, Scorpa had a quad concept on display that looked very neat but was nothing more than a concept. Well, funny how things work out because the engineers took the quad out on a test track in France and found it to be extremely capable and a lot of fun. The visitors at EICMA loved it and next thing you know, Scorpa starts thinking about building it. … [Read more...]

Neander Turbo Diesel Motorcycle – update

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The Neander Turbo Diesel motorcycle is another new bike getting very close to seeing the light of day in production trim. The guys have been thrashing the prototype to make sure everything is in order: Our team of test drivers allowed our prototype to taste the spring asphalt, by running it from Munich through France into Southern Spain and back. Sounds like the … [Read more...]

Roehr Motorcycles V-Rod Powered V-roehr 1130

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Roehr Motorcycles has revealed their new V-roehr 1130 superbike, powered by the Harley-Davidson Revolution engine, the same engine found in all of Harley's V-Rod variations. Housed in carbon fiber bodywork with strong hints of Ducati, this new bike looks to have a lot of potential. As we've said many times, big twins need something other than a cruiser frame to show their stuff … [Read more...]

Cafe9 From Steffano Motors

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Acme Rocket Bike lead designer Robert Steffano is introducing the Ducati 999 powered Cafe9, a limited production custom. The Cafe9, like the other Acme Rocket Bike designs, is unique yet not overdone. Specifications as provided by Steffano Motors: Weight: 375 Lbs. Power: 140HP - 150HP Torque : 80 ft-lbs Aerospace quality carbon fiber bodywork Exotic and … [Read more...]

Trivio 3 Wheel Scooter Prototype

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The Trivio is a 3 wheel design prototype that takes the idea in many directions: comfort, fun, travel and sport each a bit different and modified slightly depending on the specific application. With the current crop of three wheelers coming out, more designers seem to be focusing their attention in that direction and we're sure to see some interesting concepts. The Trivio … [Read more...]

Bobster Trike by Zeel Design

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The Bobster trike by Zeel Design is an interesting custom, one reason being the builders are former engineers from Bombardier who design their customs completely on the computer before cutting or machining any metal. The Bobster is a copper plated trike with a 1200 Sportster engine and 5 speed transmission. The front wheel is another of those 26 inchers with a tire from Vee … [Read more...]