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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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A Brief History of the Ford Escort Mk 1

Jon Branch September 24, 2018
Ford Escort Mk 1 Ad
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing

Introduction: Exit the Anglia, Enter the Ford Escort Mk 1 The Ford Escort Mk 1 is one of the most beloved British cars of…

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Untelevised Race: 1980 Showroom Stock C National Championship Race

Ben Branch September 23, 2018
1980 Showroom Stock C National Championship
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

Showroom Stock racing is exactly what it says on the box, cars are strictly limited to factory fresh condition with no performance modifications allowed….

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Cannonball! World’s Greatest Outlaw Road Race – A True Story

Ben Branch September 22, 2018
Cannonball! Book Cover
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing

The fact that Cannonball! is a true story is almost impossible to fathom looking back on it from 40+ years since it was last…

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The Volvo 1800E – Is This Sweden’s Most Beautiful Car?

Ben Branch September 21, 2018
Volvo-P1800E-Car Back 2
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Swedish

The Volvo 1800E is the fastest version of what is possibly Sweden’s most beautiful car. It’s a car that was designed by a Swede…

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90th Anniversary Schott Perfecto Jacket – The Jacket That Started It All

Ben Branch September 21, 2018
90th Anniversary Schott Perfecto Jacket
  • American
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Style

The 90th Anniversary Schott Perfecto Jacket was developed to celebrate 90 years since Irving Schott designed America’s most iconic leather motorcycle jacket – this…

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Yamaha SC500 – The Original Japanese Motocross Widowmaker

Ben Branch September 20, 2018
Yamaha SC500 Two Stroke
  • Japanese
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha SC500 was a motocross bike that quickly became world famous for its exceptionally challenging handling. Talented riders could barely tame it, but…

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The Vuz Motorcycle Tent – A Tent With A Garage And Space For 3 People

Ben Branch September 20, 2018
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Off Road

The Vuz Motorcycle Tent is designed for use on motorcycle road trips, either on or off road. Unlike most tents, the Vuz has a…

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The Triumph Bonneville TT Special – The Rare Factory TT Steeplechase Racer

Ben Branch September 19, 2018
Triumph TT Special Competition Sports Desert Sled Main
  • American
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Triumph

The Triumph Bonneville TT Special was designed specifically for American TT Steeplechase racing – interestingly the final specification of the model was developed not in England,…

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Ruby Castel Shibuya Helmet – Classic Design – Modern Materials

Ben Branch September 19, 2018
Ruby Castel Shibuya Helmet
  • Design
  • French
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Ruby Castel Shibuya Helmet has a new livery from the famed French helmet company, one of the first in the world to produce…

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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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BSMC x Goldtop Motorcycle Gloves – Made From 1.2mm Aniline Leather

Ben Branch September 18, 2018
BSMC x Goldtop Motorcycle Gloves
  • British
  • Gear
  • Gloves

The new BSMC x Goldtop Motorcycle Gloves are a collaborative effort between the two iconic British moto companies. BSMC (The Bike Shed) originally started…

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