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Italian Stallion Face Off: Ducati vs Ferrari

Pointless and spectacular.  Not just a bike vs car face off, but massively trick versions of each.  Oh yeah, both owned by the same guy.  Bastard.  And massively cool to watch.  If you can turn the volume way up you should.

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Stopped by Bikeexif Today

For some reason I had not stopped by Bikeexif for the longest time.  It is without question one of the most stunning motorcycle sites on the web.  Shoot, it’s one of the prettiest sites of any description on the web.  Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and go while away the time looking at [...]

Retro Motorbikes Gone Wild

The Wall Street Journal has published a fun piece on retro motorbikes called “Riding Retro Style.”  Here’s the lead
From Chrysler’s PT Cruiser to Chevrolet’s new 1969-style Camaro, retro styling has been used by carmakers to generate buzz and spur sales.

Now motorcycle companies are following the auto industry’s lead, sprinkling the market with midsize, beginner-friendly models [...]

1200 Miles In on my K1200GT

This is almost embarrassing to write.  I’ve owned my 2007 K1200GT since Thanksgiving, so that’s nearly five months, and I’ve managed to log a grand total of about 1200 miles on the mighty mile muncher from Munich (ouch).  I’ll plead crappy weather and leave it at that.  It is a pitiful, desultory performance.  The good [...]

Motorbikes of the Apocalypse

I’ve just finished reading Neil Strauss’ book called Emergency.  Not completely sure what to think about it, but the general arc is his journey into all things oriented to survival in a world where the stuff has hit the fan.

Emergency
Neil Strauss. It Books 2009, Paperback, 432 pages, $6.92

I know, I know.  But it’s an entertaining read in a [...]

Behold the 1934 BMW R7

What a stunning bike, a 1934 BMW R7

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Mission One on a Mission (I had to write that)

All I can see is feast your eyes . . . and yes, it’s an electric. Here’s the story about Mission One . . .
Forrest North first dreamed of building an electric motorcycle when leading the Stanford University Solar Car Team in 1998. Seven years later, he joined Tesla Motors working with many of [...]

KTM 990 Adventure S Gone Wild

I guess I’m on a KTM roll.  Great ad featuring a dad who drifts his 990 on dirt and asphalt, and then comes home to his little son who clearly isn’t ready for big boy toys.

Watch the rider manhandle his 990 like it was a 250.

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KTM 690 Supermoto Gone Wild

If this doesn’t make you want a KTM Supermoto, nothing will.

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KTM RC8 Gone Wild

This video just gets me all hot and bothered.  Watch it with the sound up.

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