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The World’s First Two Wheeled Motorcycle Burnout

Ben Branch November 19, 2013
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

We have a deep and abiding love of engineering here at Silodrome, so when Gregor Halenda contacted me and mentioned that he and a…

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Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mark I by Revival Cycles

Ben Branch November 18, 2013
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Moto Guzzi
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Moto Guzzi Le Mans was originally launched in 1976, it was exceedingly well received and went on to set a series of styling…

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Classic E-Bike by Caterham Bikes

Ben Branch November 16, 2013
  • Bicycles
  • British
  • Design
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Classic E-Bike by Caterham Bikes is the 2nd in the series of 3 new designs just released by the still brand-spanking-new motorcycle marque…

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Why I Ride – Episode 1

Ben Branch November 13, 2013
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

Why I Ride is a new series that’ll be released in relatively short 4 – 5 minute episodes online, this is the first episode…

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Buell Lightning X1 by Deus Ex Machina

Ben Branch November 12, 2013
  • American
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The decision by Harley-Davidson in 2009 to shut down Buell Motorcycles in order to consolidate their focus on their v-twin cruisers was met with…

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Indian Four Poster

Ben Branch November 10, 2013
  • Art
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare
  • Retro

This minimalist, outline drawing of a classic Indian Four measures 8 x 11 inches and each one is signed and numbered by the artist….

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1925 Douglas 2¾ HP

Ben Branch November 8, 2013
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Vintage

        This 1925 Douglas 2¾ HP is the sort of vintage motorcycle you buy both for fun and as a bit…

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Caterham Brutus 750

Ben Branch November 6, 2013
  • British
  • Design
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

If this is the first time you’ve seen the new Caterham Brutus 750, it’s probably safe to say that your lower jaw is now…

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Triumph Tiger 800XC by Icon 1000

Ben Branch November 2, 2013
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Triumph

This Triumph Tiger 800XC custom was built by Icon 1000 as a joint, collaborative project between the two companies last year that was conceived…

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Honda CB750 Custom by Purebreed Fine Motorcycles

Ben Branch October 30, 2013
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles

Purebreed Fine Motorcycles is a relatively new French Canadian custom motorcycle garage run by Guillaume Brochu, Guillaume is one of those non-traditional intellectuals who…

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2014 Erik Buell Racing 1190RX

Ben Branch October 26, 2013
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

We don’t often feature modern sport bikes here on Silodrome, this is largely because I’m one of those people who suffers from a significant…

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Suzuki GSX400 by Capêlo’s Garage

Ben Branch October 25, 2013
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

It isn’t everyday we get to feature the first bike from a new custom motorcycle garage, fortunately for us, today is just such a…

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