Here’s a story of  agility and beauty ………

Ducati 848 EVO
Price tag: $ 13,000
A specially tuned Testastretta Evoluzione engine pumping out 140 horses
Brembo Monobloc brake calipers
Improved chassis and braking systems
Cross-mounted steering damper for added control
Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires
Curb weight: 369 pounds.
Available in traditional Ducati Red or the stealth “Dark” edition.
(Source: Uncrate.com)

Its amazing how you can speak right to my heart….

“Designed as a tribute to the legendary British motorcycle racer Barry Sheene, and is produced in a limited edition of just 52, one for each year of Barry’s life.”

I haven’t shared with you my newly-profound-euphoria-like sport: dirt biking… so here it is..

During winter break I did what I do best… entertain myself with anything engine..! I started dirt biking.. and with a few bruises here and there decided to take it on full time next winter… Since i can’t really dirt bike now.. I found an alternative (besides Gary: my bike) ….  A Motorcycle school!! I start May … Once I get that over with… saving up for a bike!!  Since next year is my senior year  I thought a little pampering myself just a bit won’t hurt anyone…. And realistically I’m not going to buy a bike when Im back …….Unless I master the art of convincing… and i’m pretty sure i’m almost there!

Click below and enjoy!

A collaboration of hydrogen and engine comes the BMW HP Kunst concept bike. Hydrogen powered, it employs a cryogenic hydrogen tank, battery Li-Po, electronical brakes and controls, and electromagnetic suspensions.

Technic :
- Aluminium frame, tubular parts in steel and carbon parts
- Brushless engine 100kw
- Fuel cell
- Cryogenic hydrogen tank (capacity 20L)
- Battery Li-Po
- Electronical brakes and controls
- Electromagnetic suspensions

The beauty that is Harley was introduced to motorheads like myself in 1903 and ever since, it has truimphed in beauty and acceled in performance. It represents more than a bike… it represents a lifestyle..  as an icon of the motorcycle world!

As a tribute…  here’s a list of the glory that is Harley Davidson.

Unrestored Singles (Pre-1910)

Estimated Value: $300,000 to $1,000,000+
Estimated Units: 5,000
Speed: 40 mph

1. Dyna Wide Glide (2010)
Price: $14,999
Speed: 100 mph

2. CVO Street Glide (2010)

Price: $30,999
Speed: 110 mph

3. XR 1200 (2009)

Price: $10,799
Speed: 100 mph

4. VRSC V-Rod (2002)
Price: $16,995

5. JH “Two-Cam” (1928)
Estimated Price: $150,000
Speed: 85-100mph

5-D Twin (1909)
Estimated price: $400,000

7. DAH Hillclimber (1932)
Estimated price: $200,000

8. Elvis Presley’s Model KH (1956)
Speed: 65-70mph

9. FX Super Glide (1971)

Estimated Value: $25,000
Estimated Units: 4,700
Speed: 65-70mph

10. FLH Electra Glide (1965)

Estimated price: $30,000
Estimated Units: 6,900
Speed: 60–70 mph

11. EL “Knucklehead” (1936)

Estimated Value: $100,000
Estimated Units: 1,600
Speed: 60mph

12. 8-Valve Racer (1916–1923)

Estimated Value: $1,000,000
Estimated Units: 20
Speed: 100mph

Source: Bornrich.org

With a price tag of 700,000 only (sarcasim intended) you can buy yourself  what was called the “Most Powerful Production Motorcycle in the World”  the Vyrus 987 C3 4V 

Not one to abide with motor tradition, the 987 ditches the  front forks for “a unique design that’s steered via a center hub, the C3 4V claims its title through a combination of an ultralight curb weight of only 339 lbs.”

And …  “A Ducati-made, supercharged 1198cc V-twin engine pumping out 211 horsepower. Add in an agressive body, jet fighter-inspired lights and dashboards, and world-class Brembo brakes, and you’ve got one exclusive two-wheeled rocket.” (Uncrate)

Harley Davidson catered to the needs of those who are respectively short in size by building the lowest seat height of any Harley ever made… Enter- Harley Davidson Fat Boy Lo. 

So… Little ones listen up! Here’s what you need to know…

A reshaped seat and handlebar
Half-moon footboards
Black cast aluminum 17-inch wheels
Counter-balanced Twin Cam 96B V-Twin engine paired with a 6-Speed Cruise Drive transmission
Lastley, the classic five-gallon Fat Bob fuel tank.

These pictures say it all so we’ll keep the words to a minimal…

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