Pelo Grande

.Builds

2011-04-13T01:39:00.000-07:00

Zero Engineering USA

ZERO Custom with '58 Pan

.Caferacer

2011-04-09T13:24:00.000-07:00

Cafe cowboy from benedict campbell on Vimeo.

.News

2011-03-22T02:26:00.000-07:00

Kustom Kulture Free E-book DIABLO

.Builds

2011-02-28T07:28:00.001-08:00

www.roughcrafts.com

HD IRON 883

COOL

2011-02-28T07:27:00.000-08:00

www.biltwellinc.com

Vest & Leather

2011-02-28T07:24:00.000-08:00

NOIRBASIC.COM

.Classic

2010-12-15T02:11:00.000-08:00

Cover of Classic Motorcycles

.Friday Pin-up

2010-10-22T06:06:00.000-07:00

.Classic

2010-10-21T06:12:00.000-07:00

The Dream Honda CB 750 Four K0

Harada learned from a reliable source that Britain's Triumph was developing a high-performance model with a 3-cylinder 750 cc engine. This bit of news determined the engine specification. By October 1967, the outline for Honda's new larger cc model had been defined: it would be driven by a 750 cc engine having a maximum output of 67 horsepower (one more than Harley-Davidson's 1300 cc unit, whose maximum output was 66 horsepower).

A team of about twenty members was assembled on behalf of the development project in February 1968. The design of the CB750 FOUR had officially begun. However, Honda was already the industry's leading producer of motorcycles, thanks to the popularity of its classic Super Cub. By introducing the CB750 FOUR, the company planned to become the world's top manufacturer in terms of quality as well as volume. This model's competition, however, would be formidable, since the pack included comparable models from Triumph, BMW, and Harley. Therefore, the new Honda would have to offer a superior level of performance and reliability in order to lead the field.

A 4-cylinder, four-muffler engine structure was to be the basis for design so that riders in every market could immediately associate the bike with the stunning performance of Grand Prix machines. Moreover, the handlebar position would be elevated-popular among American riders-to emphasize the bike's dynamic, "wild" image. As Honda's first mass-production model with a large powerplant, the CB750 employed various technologies designed to ensure high production volume and easier maintenance for the owner.

From world.honda.com

.News

2010-10-20T01:12:00.000-07:00

New 2011 Ducati Diavel

After amateur spy shots of Ducati's secret musclebike appeared on the Internet, England's Motorcycle News staked out the Bologna factory and snapped the pictures you see here as the as-yet unnamed 1200cc V-Twin underwent an evening of final prototype testing.

From www.cycleworld.com

By Andy Downes

.Builds

2010-10-20T01:02:00.000-07:00

Brammo Partners with Flextronics

Today’s announcement that Brammo has partnered with electronics giant Flextronics won’t likely impact headlines like a new-model reveal. But the long-term effect could be a game-changer for the Ashland, Oregon-based maker of the all-electric Enertia and soon-to-be-released Empulse motorcycles.
“When we look back in five years at the events that changed our company, I think this will be one of the bigger milestones,” said Brammo CEO Craig Bramscher.
For Brammo, Singapore-headquartered Flextronics, with its six-figure workforce spread throughout more than 30 countries, represents real commercial viability—dedicated chips, wiring harnesses, LED lighting, a proper cooler for the battery and so on. Ideally, Flextronics will supply Brammo with all its electronic needs, which make up 60 percent of current models.
Because so much of the bike is electronic—a big part of the expense, if you include the battery pack—we were looking to consolidate components and get costs down sooner rather than later,” said Bramscher. “And also to make sure that we had a partner for when we come up with inventive ideas.”
Flextronics is primarily an outsource electronics manufacturer—someone hands them a design and they build it. But Bramscher says the company is capable of much more. “These guys don’t just build electronics boards. When I toured the factory, I was very impressed. The flexibility of the assembly lines lends itself well to products like ours. I thought, ‘Wait a second, they could build and manage our whole sub-chassis—all the assemblies, all the wiring.’”
As a result of this new tie-up, final assembly now becomes the smallest part of the bike-manufacturing process. “It’s not insignificant,” said Bramscher, “but it represents a tiny piece of what’s necessary to get a bike into a customer’s hands.”
Now, Bramscher is wondering just how efficient Brammo can become. “We’re trying to build our bikes as close to consumption as possible. Trying to fire up factories on three continents—China, Europe and North America—within the next 18 months is a pretty daunting and capital-intensive task. Not with Flextronics. It’s what they do.”

Because this partnership has been a work in progress, benefits such as longer battery life are already in place, as evidenced by some of the claimed performance features built into the recently unveiled Empulse naked sportbike. In addition to availability nationwide through Best Buy stores, Brammo will soon have a traditional dealer channel. If Bramscher has his way, Enertias and Empulses will be sold alongside GSX-Rs and Gold Wings and YZ450s, not just stateside but around the globe.
“We’ve had several hundred queries from dealers,” Bramscher said. “We want to make sure we have the infrastructure to get products to them in a reasonable amount of time and manage parts and all that. Obviously, that’s part of the Flextronics deal.
“Flextronics allows us to be small, inventive, nimble and reactive, but still have the weight to swing around to get things done and product into global markets quickly. It feels like we already have an answer to the question, what are you going to do when the big guys get into this business? I’m hoping the answer will be grow market share and defend our position as a leader.”

From www.cycleworld.com
By Matthew Miles

.Classic

2010-10-19T00:36:00.000-07:00

.Builds

2010-10-18T08:49:00.000-07:00

The new Kawasaki W800 Dirt Track Style

Pics From www.motosblog.fr

.Builds

2010-10-18T05:19:00.000-07:00

Kit For CB750 Seven Fifty
By www.cb750cafe.jp

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2010-10-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

By pinuplifestyle.com

.Arts

2010-03-11T06:03:00.000-08:00

.Gaz

2010-03-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

Gaz!Gaz Oh merde quelqu'un à de la monnaie?

.arts

2010-03-10T07:52:00.000-08:00

.Cafe Racer

.Arts

2009-07-13T07:17:00.000-07:00