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Hubless wheels in action

MCN News Desk, 30 January 2009 12:03

A new video released by American chopper designers shows hubless wheels, similar to those featured on Honda’s stunning V4 concept bike, being successfully used on the roads. Tennessee-based Amen Design built a concept chopper based around Italian engineer Franco Sbarro’s hubless wheels back in 2005. They have finally got the Hubless Monster out on the road and just released a ...

Nick Gale completes pricy chop

MCN News Desk, 04 January 2009 09:00

This is one of the first custom choppers in the UK to use high-tech electronics originally developed for cars. The £40,000 Deliverance features a keyless start system in place of the traditional ignition system, and digital displays on the mirrors rather than regular clocks and dials. It was completed by Nick Gale Custom Motorcycles in mid-December. Far from being just a ...

Deus on the right track

MCN News Desk, 01 January 2009 11:00

This pair of Kawasaki W650s have been given subtle make-overs as part of a growing trend for flat-track inspired retros. They each have a host of custom parts, and are the latest work of Australian custom firm Deus Ex Machina, which has carved out a reputation for giving modern Japanese bikes a classic twist. The blue and red bike costs ...

Are these the ultimate R1 and B-King customs?

MCN News Desk, 24 December 2008 16:30

This American custom-built Yamaha R1 and B King are the latest products of Nick Anglada at Custom Sportbike Concepts in Volusia County, Florida. The R1 was built for a customer who wanted the look of the custom bikes seen so much in the US but without the handling compromises associated with longer swingarms, dropped suspension and massive 300-section rear wheels. This ...

Ferrari motorcycle fails to sell

MCN News Desk, 22 December 2008 11:11

A one off Ferrari badged bike, created by an MV Agusta design guru, failed to sell when it came up for auction. The 900cc bike was built by David Kay Engineering as a tribute to the late Enzo Ferrari in the early 1990s. It had an estimate of £180,000 when it came up for sale in Switzerland on Saturday, but ...

Suzuki B-King special

MCN News Desk, 22 December 2008 10:10

Italian wheel-specialist Asso Special Bike has created this stretched custom Suzuki B-King. It has an extended standard swingarm, 17 inch custom front wheel and 18 inch custom rear, with one-off chrome brake discs.

Hub-centre steer R1 from GTS1000 designer

MCN News Desk, 09 December 2008 16:46

Former Yamaha engineer Jean-Michel Thiers has developed an all-new hub-centre steer superbike using an R1 engine to prove that the system offers a real advantage over conventional telescopic forks. Thiers set up his own company Tier Motorsports to develop and market the single-sided hub-centre concept with planned products ranging from hub-centre-steering conversion kits for motocross bikes to a full-on superbike ...