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The DKW W2000 / Hercules W-2000 Rotary – A Wankel Rotary Motorcycle

Ben Branch March 13, 2018
DKW W2000 Rotary - A Wankel Rotary Motorcycle
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Motorcycles

The DKW W2000 is a rotary-engined motorcycle that was sold under the name “Hercules W-2000” in all world markets outside the United Kingdom –…

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Documentary: Shoot The Salt – The Fastest Woman On A V-Twin

Ben Branch March 11, 2018
Shoot The Salt - The Fastest Woman On A V-Twin Jody Perewitz
  • American
  • Motorcycles

Shoot The Salt is a documentary covering the first attempt of Jody Perewitz to set a new land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats…

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The Rare 1.2 Liter 1970 Clymer Münch Mammoth

Ben Branch March 9, 2018
Munch Mammoth
  • German
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

The Munch Mammoth, or more correctly the “Münch Mammoth”, was a superbike first released in the late 1960s with a 1.2 liter 4-cylinder car…

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The GQ x Barbour x Untitled Motorcycles Triumph Thruxton 1200 R

Ben Branch March 8, 2018
Triumph Thruxton R
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles
  • Triumph

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 R is the top of the line model in the new generation of modern classic motorcycles built by the venerable…

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Ducati 848 Custom Street Fighter by XTR Pepo – Doud Maquina

Ben Branch March 5, 2018
Ducati 848 Custom Racer
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Ducati
  • Motorcycles

The Ducati 848 was released in 2008 as a replacement for the outgoing Ducati 749, the new model quickly gained legions of fans thanks…

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Original 1969 Honda CB750 Sandcast Prototype “The Brighton Bike”

Ben Branch March 1, 2018
Honda CB750 Sandcast Motorcycle
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

The Honda CB750 you see here is one of the original prototypes, with the now hugely collectible sandcast engine. It was nicknamed “The Brighton…

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John Lennon’s Monkey Bike – An Original 1969 Honda Z50A

Ben Branch February 26, 2018
John Lennon Monkey Bike Main Image
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles
  • Music

John Lennon’s Monkey Bike might not be something you thought you’d be reading about when you woke up this morning, but there it is….

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The eCub 2 – A Retro Electric Motorcycle by Shanghai Customs

Ben Branch February 21, 2018
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The eCub 2 is a retro electric motorcycle from the international team at Shanghai Customs, it combines the much loved Honda Super Cub chassis…

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JM Customs BMW R45 Cafe Racer

Ben Branch February 14, 2018
  • BMW
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles

This BMW R45 is the work of a Scottish custom motorcycle garage based in Perth, on the east side of the country famous for…

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Tamarit Motorcycles Triumph Thruxton Custom

Ben Branch February 9, 2018
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles

There’s something very appealing about a well-built Triumph Thruxton custom, it’s a bike that helped put Triumph on the map in the world of…

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XTR Pepo Silver Bullet MKII BMW R100 RS Custom

Ben Branch February 5, 2018
BMW R100 RS Custom Front
  • BMW
  • Motorcycles

The Silver Bullet MKII is the second coming of the BMW R100 RS Custom by XTR Pepo that took the moto-web by storm last…

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Almost A Two-Wheeled Tesla: The CAKE KALK Dual Sport Electric Bike

Ben Branch February 3, 2018
  • Bicycles
  • Design
  • Motorcycles

The CAKE KALK electric bike was designed from scratch to offer dual sport capabilities – for those who need to commute during the week, but…

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