Showing posts with label bike concepts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bike concepts. Show all posts

Friday, 2 March 2012

Custom Yamaha XS650

Custom Yamaha XS650
If you follow Ze Last Chance Garage, you’ll know that Paris-based “Sonic Seb” has immaculate taste. This gorgeous Yamaha XS650 is his personal ride, beautifully captured by the photographer Dimitri Coste for Sideburn magazine.
Seb works for a major European motorcycle manufacturer, and he’s a pure gearhead. So he did much of the work on the XS650 himself, in a fantastic communal garage that he shares with friends—complete with paint booth and dyno room.
The bike is heavily modified, with the most visible change being a tank from a 1970s Yamaha DT360 enduro motorcycle. The two-into-one exhaust is from Gordon Scott Engineering, with a go-kart style spring bracket added by Seb.
The electric start has been removed to save weight and Mikuni VM34 Roundslide carbs fitted to add power. Keeping the motor cool are a large capacity external oil filter and high performance oil pump from Heiden Tuning.
Seb shaved the fork legs, and since these photos were taken, he’s fitted a front brake. The shocks are Harley-Davidson, and the alloy rear fender was found by chance on a shelf. Grips are from the magnificently named Hippy Killer Garage. To read more about this bike, grab yourself a copy of Sideburn 7.
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Wednesday, 29 February 2012

BMW TI Boxer by Team Incomplete

TI Boxer
BMW Café Racer by Team Incomplete is for those of you who are interested in the engineering and more technical aspects of motorcycle design.

This bike, named the TI Boxer, was the result of an accident on the donor bike at 70mph, on ice. The bike was utterly totalled with the only salvageable parts being the engine, wheels and forks.
The frame on this bike is a steel trellis frame off of a ’92 R100GS, with paralever and transmission from the GS,

Friday, 17 February 2012

Yamaha MTH 500 Motorbike Concept by Stephane Fougere

Yamaha MTH 500 Concept
Created by Stephane Fougere from France inspired from Yamaha’s philosophy and innovative technology and  is mainly targeted to to the so-called Technopodes.

The MTH 500 motorbike focused on technology and riding sensations based  on the dimensions of the 2007 Yamaha R6. It features an anti-dive hub-center steering technique that replaces the conventional hydraulic forks and a Formula 1-inspired Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS).

The design is actually characterized by a tight integration between the almost organic and natural body surfaces of the upper section along with the mechanical components in the lower area. The drivetrain – a hybrid system with a 500cc serp – aims at optimizing energy efficiency along with using it regarding pure performance and lively safety.
Design by Stephane Fougere

Sunday, 12 February 2012

The Bald Terrier 1200 by Deus Ex Machina

The Bald Terrier 1200
This bike, dubbed “The Bald Terrier” is the latest offering from Deus Ex Machina, the Sydney based, globally influential custom motorcycle builder, built from the 2007 fuel-injected Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200.

It has been rebuilt with 19-and 18-inch custom wheels, upgraded brake callipers and rotors, unique exhaust from Vance & Hines, a heavily modified Yamaha SR400 fuel tank secured by an alloy strap , Tingate clip-ons, customized Storz rear sets

Its horsepower is further boosted by power commander V fuel injection module and sports   the black hard-chromed front forks tuned for peak performance

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Saturday, 11 February 2012

StroM Bouqetin concept quadricycle

StroM Bouqetin concept quadricycle
Dubbed the StroM Bouqetin, this serious trail riding and touring designed by Martin Strohmeier  features a rear wheel drive system accompanied by full independent suspension, dual shock rifles, a variable ball-gear drive and disc brakes.

The quadricycle will also have its frame made out with a combination of lightweight aluminum and carbon fibre and also incorporates a high backed seat and a reclining cycling position that’s supposed to provide easy ergonomic pedals.

Friday, 10 February 2012

Mission One Electric Bike by Mission Motors

MISSION ONE ELECTRIC BIKE
Designed by FuseProject for Mission Motors, the Mission One Premier Limited Edition (PLE) is the fist electric superbike able to power wheelies at 70mph (112km/h).

The challenge was to create a design that would be accepted by motorcycle enthusiasts while also being immediately recognizable as a vehicle fueled by alternative energy. Ultimately, the bike needed to balance innovation with tradition, overcome the stigma of a silent ride and define what an electric Bike should look like.

Powered by 100kW (136 horsepower) AC Induction motor that peaks 120 ft/lbs of torque,  Mission One tops its speed at 161 mph (259km/h) and takes  2 hours charge on 240-volt outlets for 150-mile range.

With a fully equipped data acquisition system and wireless communication capability, the rider captures real time ride data to adjust throttle maps, tune regenerative braking and ride settings, all from a laptop computer.
It features a fully adjustable Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, Marchesini wheels  and a battery pack  enclosed in a lightweight steel trellis structure, covered by honeycomb textured skins

There is literally nothing on the street with a sparkplug to light the fire that will out-accelerate the Mission One…”– Alan Cathcart, motorcycle journalist


Sunday, 5 February 2012

Pursang by Radical Ducati

Pursang by Radical Ducati
Pursang is the latest custom out of the Italian motorcycle garage, Radical Ducati.
The frame is a bespoke chrome moly fabricated in-house, the wheels are forged aluminium Marchesini, the forks are track spec Ohlins, the engine is a Multistrada 1100cc with ported heads.
It has DP Camshafts, NCR titanium valves and it’s fitted with an EVR Antihooping dry clutch.
Radical Ducati also added a 2-into-1 WolfMan exhaust system, a Keihin FCR41 carburettor and an Ohlins rear shock.
(Via Silodrome)

Saturday, 14 January 2012

Karinsbike- Folding Electric Bike for Commuters by CCommuter

Folding Electric Bike for Commuters by CCommuter
Initial Price: $1395 (with a full 2 year warranty)
Karinsbike is a  lightweight, compact, intuitively folding electric bike that empowers commuters to get to the nearest bus stop or rail station, and, after commuting, to their office or school -- grease free and without a sweat.
Key Product Specs / Benefits
  •     Sweat Free - Electric front hub motor; battery hidden in frame
  •     Compact - Easy to store when commuting, in office or when traveling
  •     Lightweight - Easy to carry and store
  •     Low Step-Over Height - Easy to mount / dismount
  •     No License Required - Buy and ride with no delay or hassle
  •     Grease Free - Direct drive (no greasy chain!)
 For more info visit: Karinsbike.wordpress.com
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      Wednesday, 11 January 2012

      The French Connection designed for Moto GP1 star, Randy De Puniet.

      The French Connection  by Deus Customs
       Deus Customs, a bike tuning company based in Australia recently built and designed the French Connection, for Moto GP1 star, Randy De Puniet.
      For this bike, De Puniet wanted something that could pass as a middleweight, 2-up, twin-type that is versatile enough to hit the city streets while having enough durability to last during those out-of-town trips. Deus painted the Kawasaki W650-based French Connection bike with an orange, white, and black paint finish. The tuning firm also dressed up the rims and hubs in a black satin film while fitting in a vintage style headlight that supports the tachometer.
      Deus also tweaked the bike’s performance set-up, working around its 649cc engine and putting new K&N filters and a custom 2-into-2 system. The company also modified the forks before dressing up the front and rear guards in a pair of Firestone tires.

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