Monthly Archives: December 2009

Hammy is a hamster who, inspired by daredevil legend Evel Knievel, decided to make his own entry in the treacherous world of motorcycle jumping. Looking at this funny video right here, it is easy to see that faith is kind with the unconscious rodent and he lives to fight another day.

The Evel Knievel of hamsters originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 28 December 2009 12:37 EST.

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As hard to believe as it may be, this motorcycle right here started life as a Honda CB 750 and was going pretty well until ending up in the hands of the guys at Garage Company Customs. They made it look, perform and sound even better and now call it the Honda CB 750 Cafe Racer. It looks more like a bobber than a café racer to us, but the name is the least important when looking at the actual bike.

This retains the original engine, which now breaths out through a custom exhaust system, while the modified frame and new, sportier suspensions are supposed to glue it to the road. The riding position looks a bit harsh, but does that even matter when you’ll be turning more heads than on any production bike out there, if that’s your goal. Also, beware of the paparazzi if you’re riding this custom made Honda CB around the streets of LA because they sure ruined Brad Pitt’s day and you’ll be looking like him on it. Hear that engine roaring in a short video after the break.

Honda CB750 Cafe Racer is made to turn heads! originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 28 December 2009 09:39 EST.

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Not long ago, Suzuki inspired from the DR-Z400S to create their first dual sport model, a very punchy and versatile one, the DR-Z-400SM. The bike successfully addresses to youngsters in search of a light and easy to ride motorcycle that would stand both for a commuter and an adrenaline source depending on the rider’s demands.

Suzuki DR-Z400SM originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 28 December 2009 08:23 EST.

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During winter, instead of turning your motorcycle into something similar to this, you’re much better off riding a snowmobile and if you’re really ambitious, such as Levi LaVallee here, the thought of backflipping your ride will soon come into mind. Check out this video and see him preparing for the first-ever double backflip on a snowmobile!

Double backflipping snowmobiles, a rider’s favorite winter activity originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 26 December 2009 10:28 EST.

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Men and the machine TopNews A sports bike enthusiast, he added to his brood, Yamaha's Rs 20 lakh super bike — the 1680 CC V-Max Men's obssession with the iconic HD continued as MS …

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The Triumph Bonneville needs no presentation whatsoever as it is surely the symbol of the British motorcycle industry, but we can definitely change a few words about this Triumph Bonneville bobber concept that we recently came across while searching for aftermarket parts to fit on a stock 2009 model. Belonging to Dan Anderson, an Australian industrial designer, the Bonnie concept attracted our attention for representing a complete change of style without too much work. To begin with, the frame suffers no modifications whatsoever and apart from the fact that both exhaust pipes run on the same side, you won’t spot any changes in the engine department either.

It is all about the visual impact and this is enhanced by the bobbed rear fender and truncated seat pan, not to mention the dropped bars and bobber rubber. We’re struggling to spot more differences, so help us out if you have a trained eye when it comes to Bonnies. Still, a bikini fairing would have been nice as well, but those who want to go the whole way will surely be inspired by this.

Triumph Bonneville Bobber Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 26 December 2009 09:53 EST.

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World Supercross Champion James ‘Bubba’ Stewart has recently presented his house and several garages at MTV’s Cribs. Yamaha’s rider may be a lot of time away for the races, but when he’s home, he sure doesn’t lack comfort and bikes to ride. James even has his own track to practice on and a Segway to help him cover the immense yard. Hmm, I wonder what he expects Santa to bring him…

James ‘Bubba’ Stewart shows off bikes at MTV Cribs originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 24 December 2009 13:21 EST.

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Motorcycle racing fans have new rules and new championships Clutch and Chrome … cylinders and a maximum cylinder bore measurement of 81mm as being too similar to the other international motorcycle racing series, World Super Bike. …

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Heavy drinking bikers need no special occasion to get their act together, but now that the holidays are knocking on our doors, alcohol can turn into the greatest obstacle for riders. Therefore, the Salvador Association in Portugal has commissioned an add campaign against drinking and riding. This one here is the advertisement we like the most so if you like it too when you’re sober, make sure you also do so when the jingle bells go crazy. Don’t be that guy!

Alcohol, the greatest obstacle for bikers originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 23 December 2009 14:55 EST.

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BRIEF: An early easy rider Trading Markets (press release) … tests his motorcyle skills on the interactive game Fast and Furious Super Bike at the Riverwalk Recreation Center while his sister, Allyana, 10, left, … and more »

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