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Suzuki Stratosphere

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Gaijin Biker confirms the existence of a bike I've been a little hesitant to mention, the Suzuki Stratosphere, an inline 6 cylinder concept with automatic shifting no less. The photos floating about had the appearance of Photoshop but it seems this is a "real concept," hmm..., think about that for a moment. Anyway, it displaces 1100cc and looks like the 21st century version of … [Read more...]

The World’s Fastest Indian movie

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They don't make enough movies like this. The World's Fastest Indian starring Anthony Hopkins, to be released first in New Zealand, then Australia. Don't know when it will get over here but I'll be waiting. From the site: Anthony Hopkins stars as Burt Munro, a man who never let the dreams of youth fade. After a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt set … [Read more...]

S&S to sponsor Australian Biker Build Off

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Looks like the boys down under will be getting their own Biker Build Off. S&S is sponsoring an Australian Biker Build Off. Five builders will be chosen to build a bike based on the S&S 124 engine and must also comply with the rules for the S&S 124 Challenge racing class. The bikes will be debuted at Bikefest, a major Australian all motorcycle drag race meeting, at Western … [Read more...]

Nicky Hayden to be featured on TV

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Nicky Hayden, along with brothers Tommy and Roger will be featured on the “Jeep World of Adventure Sports” on NBC at 2:30 pm eastern time on August 27th. It will look back on the U.S. Grand Prix at Laguna Seca. via MotoGP web site … [Read more...]

Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d’Elegance

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This looks like it will be one of the premier motorcycle events of 2006, the Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d'Elegance which will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California, May 6th, 2006, the motorcycle equivalent of Pebble Beach. Press release follows: Announcing “Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d’Elegance”, the first … [Read more...]

Texas Hardtails re-airing

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TV viewing for motorcycles is a bit light this holiday weekend, Speed Channel is running the Texas Hardtails episode at 6pm eastern today. Go out and ride or grill up some burgers. Relax and enjoy the holiday. … [Read more...]