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Revolution Motorcycles RV100

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Suppose you could build an entire motorcycle frame with parts cut on a CNC machine and then bolted together. That's the concept behind the RV100 from Revolution Motorcycles of Doylestown, PA. Martin O'Toole, a mechanical engineer by training with extensive experience in 3 dimensional machine design, CNC programming, and electrical controls, decided to give it a try and this is … [Read more...]

Custom Motorcycles – Long Term Collectibles?

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Is there an equivalent long term collectibility or desirability for custom motorcycles like there is for custom cars? Old custom cars seem to come back regularly, a famous creation from twenty or more years ago is found in some barn and it's restored to its former glory. Whether it's a custom by George Barris or some other early builder, those cars seem to stand the test of … [Read more...]

Ducati 1098 Introduced

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Ducati has come out with their new superbike, the Ducati 1098. One quick glance shows a lot of styling cues going back to the very successful 916 design that many missed these last few years. Power output is said to be 160 horsepower with a weight of 381 pounds, very nice if those figures hold up. Suggested retail price is $14,995. The 1098 S will be priced at $19,995 while the … [Read more...]

Fischer MRX Update

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Since we last mentioned the Fischer MRX just as it went into production, we've received several comments here and there is now an article about it in the December 2006 Motorcyclist magazine, the cover story, actually. In our first article, we noted it wasn't clear where the MRX was actually built and it is now clear that the production is at their factory in Maryland. Engines … [Read more...]

Bienville Studios – JT Nesbitt

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More than a year has passed since Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing split between Confederate Motorcycles and some of their previous employees. One well known name often associated with Confederate is that of designer J.T. Nesbitt, especially well known for the Wraith, a model that caught everyone a bit off guard with its very unique look and refreshing ideas about what an … [Read more...]

Triumph Rocket 3 Custom – MGS Custom Bikes

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The Metric TV custom build off has resulted in a lot of bikes which still seem to be waiting for their television debut. We mentioned the show some time back where a group of builders were each given a metric bike, cruiser or sportbike depending on their specialty, and given 180 days to produce something unique. They've come up with a few interesting customs and I thought I … [Read more...]