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Tornado Fighter-Bomber Jet Engine Table by Custom Workshop

Ben Branch October 19, 2018
Jet Engine Table
  • Art
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Home

This jet engine table was built from a decommissioned Tornado Fighter-Bomber RB199 power unit by the talented team at Custom Workshop – Marek and…

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Japanese Icons: The Incredible Art of Kenji Shibata aka Seevert Works

Ben Branch October 18, 2018
Art of Kenji Shibata aka Seevert Works
  • Art
  • Engineering
  • Japanese

This article was written by Jenna V. Genio AKA “Dæmon Ex Machina”, a freelance writer and photographer with a love for motoring, aviation, and…

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Honda eCub – A Honda Cub Electric Conversion Kit By Shanghai Customs

Ben Branch October 17, 2018
Honda eCub - Honda Cub Electric Conversion Kit By Shanghai Customs
  • Design
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Honda eCub is the electric bike we all wish Honda would build – they likely never will but that no longer matters as…

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The Bell MX-9 MIPS Presence Helmet – $159.95 USD

Ben Branch October 16, 2018
Bell MX-9 MIPS Motorcycle Helmet
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Helmets

The new Bell MX-9 MIPS Presence Helmet makes use of the revolutionary Multi-Directional Impact Protection System, a technology designed to protect the brain from…

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The Write Stuff – The Fisher Bullet Space Pen – $19.98 USD

Ben Branch October 6, 2018
Fisher Bullet Space Pen
  • American
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The iconic Fisher Bullet Space Pen, named for its sleek bullet-shaped rounded ends, has long been celebrated as an icon of mid-century modern design, and you’ll…

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The Windhoff Four Cylinder – The Motorcycle Of The Future From 1926

Ben Branch October 3, 2018
Windhoff Four Motorcycle Main
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Motorcycles

This four-cylinder Windhoff was one of the most advanced motorcycles of its time thanks largely to its engine, which doubles as the motorcycle frame,…

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A Krauser MKM 1000 4-Valve – 1 of 237 Ever Made

Ben Branch September 24, 2018
Krauser MKM 1000
  • BMW
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The Krauser MKM 1000 is a German motorcycle developed by motorcycle racer Michael Krauser using a state-of-the-art computer-designed space frame developed in partnership with…

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MV Agusta Three-Cylinder 500cc Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle

Ben Branch September 18, 2018
MV Agusta 500cc Three-Cylinder Front
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The MV Agusta three-cylinder, known as the Tre Cilindri, was ridden by Giacomo Agostini to 13 of his 15 World Championship titles between 1966 and 1973….

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A Brief History of the Ariel Square Four

Jon Branch September 10, 2018
Ben Bickell Ariel 500cc Square Four motocycle Brooklands
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The Ariel Square Four is one of the most famous names among Britain’s original “big” bikes, standing side-by-side with the likes of Brough Superior and Vincent HRD.

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MV Agusta 861 Magni – Italian Motorcycle Royalty

Ben Branch September 6, 2018
MV Agusta 861 Magni Front Right
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

This MV Agusta 861 Magni is the work of Arturo Magni and his sons, Arturo was a legendary Italian engineer who joined MV Agusta…

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The Turbo Maximus – A 200 hp Turbocharged Yamaha by Derek Kimes

Ben Branch August 30, 2018
Yamaha Turbo Maximus Motorcycle Exhaust
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

This article was written by the builder of Turbo Maximus – Derek Kimes. When possible we like to bring you the story of a…

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The Amphibious Dobbertin HydroCar – A $1 Million Dollar 762 HP Boat/Car Hybrid

Ben Branch August 22, 2018
Amphibious Hydrocar
  • American
  • Boats
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Engineering

The Dobbertin HydroCar is an amphibious vehicle that took 10 years to develop with over $1 million USD invested in research, development, and construction….

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