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A Custom Yamaha Scorpio 225 by Backyard Customs in Bali

Ben Branch June 12, 2020
Custom Yamaha Scorpio 225 19
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

  This custom Yamaha Scorpio 225 is the latest build by the talented team at Backyard Customs in Bali, Indonesia. The volcanic island of…

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The Cure Collection – A New Series Of Poster Prints

Ben Branch June 12, 2020
Honda Moto Compo Poster 1
  • Art
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  The Cure Collection was founded by Mason Watson after he lost his mother to breast cancer in 2008, he wanted to do something…

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Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen – An Ex-Bundeswehr Wolf Restored by Legacy Overland

Ben Branch June 11, 2020
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen Main
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars
  • German

  The Wolf is a version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen that was developed for the Bundeswehr, Germany’s armed forces. Much like the military versions…

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Essential Reading – Grand Prix Motocross Book: The 1972 Season

Ben Branch June 11, 2020
Grand Prix Motocross Book The 1972 Season
  • American
  • Books
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

  This post was written by Brett Smith of the fantastic website We Went Fast. Years ago, someone told me I’d never find a…

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An Original Suzuki Katana – The German-Japanese Superbike That Changed Motorcycle Design Forever

Ben Branch June 10, 2020
Suzuki Katana 1
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

  The Suzuki Katana is one of the most important superbikes of its age, it revolutionised motorcycle styling and although it’s the subject of…

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The Arai Rapide Helmet – Major New Addition To The Retro-Modern Helmet Genre

Ben Branch June 10, 2020
Arai Rapide Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets

  The Arai Rapide is a major new addition to the retro helmet genre, which at this stage must surely be the fastest growing…

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Restoration Project: A Korean War-Era Republic F-84G Thunderjet

Ben Branch June 9, 2020
Republic F-84G Thunderjet Project 3
  • American
  • Planes
  • Project Vehicles

  This Republic F-84G Thunderjet is a restoration project that comes largely complete including a full F-84G airframe with an Allison J-35 jet engine,…

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Alpinestars Brera Airflow Jacket – A Perforated Leather Jacket For Warm Weather Riding

Ben Branch June 9, 2020
Alpinestars Brera Airflow Jacket
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Alpinestars Brera Airflow Jacket is made from full grain leather and features slim-fitting, CE certified, removable Bio Armor shoulder and elbow protectors as…

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There’s A $100,000 1977 MV Agusta 850SS For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch June 8, 2020
MV Agusta 850SS 13
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

  The MV Agusta 850SS represents a high point of Italian multi-cylinder road bikes, it was released in 1977 and today it’s one of…

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The Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent – A Lightweight Tent Ideal For Road Trips

Ben Branch June 8, 2020
Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent Main
  • Camping
  • Engineering
  • Gear

  The Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent is a 2-3 person geodesic dome tent that is both highly resilient and lightweight, at just 4.8 kilograms….

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Documentary: The Defender – The Story Of Canada’s Only Fighter Aircraft Builder, Bob Diemert

Ben Branch June 7, 2020
The Defender Bob Diemert Icon
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Planes

  It’s difficult to describe this film as it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, but I will say if you only watch one…

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For Sale: A Rare 1967 Maserati Mexico 4.2 Litre V8 Engine – $3,499 USD

Ben Branch June 6, 2020
Maserati 4.2 Litre V8 Mexico Engine
  • Classic Cars
  • Engineering
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

  This is an original 1967 Maserati Mexico 4.2 litre V8 Tipo 107 engine, it was one of two engine options offered with the…

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