Monday, April 26, 2010

What rides like a Formula car and feels like a bike?

This sweet 4-wheeled thing.

Crashing would be a bitch. Try not to do that.

gg quadster
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Sunday, April 11, 2010

what Americans (and Canadians) do for fun

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flathead Harleys

K models and WRs... with their racing heritage, they come loaded with tradition and emotional context.

Here are two fine takes on these platforms - from Japan. A cafe K and a WR bobber.

Tough street machines, not shiny trailer queens.

K model cafe racer
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Saturday, April 3, 2010

the Megellis are here... the Megellis are here.

Previously set to be distributed by Qlink... now Bennche (pronounced "Ben-chee" I think), the swoopy little Megellis are rolling out here and now in the U.S. at $3200 USD for the supermoto "M" model.

megelli 250rmegelli 250mmegelli 250s

18 month unlimited mile warranty on the horribly expensive bits (crankshaft, piston, heads, cams). That sounds good - focusing on creating a reliable dealer network and a service-oriented approach is the right way to go.

Now for something completely stupid:
an INSANE, suicidal test ride in Bali.
danger freaks on a Megelli 250R
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