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Official Akira replica bike
By Robin Goodwin on 12/04/2012 09:29:19
Kaneda replica bike riding across Japan for charity
This will peak the interest of fans of the anime film and manga series Akira, a cult piece of science-fiction set in a dystopian Tokyo and featuring biker gangs (watch a bike scene here) and psychokinetic powers. A Japanese fan has built his own
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A real Monster of a bike
By Robin Goodwin on 13/06/2012 11:24:07
Possibly the ugliest bike of all time
The bike above was once a Ducati Monster S4. It was restyled by Italian custom builder Ferruccio Codutti who took a year crafting the look out for aluminium for one of his customers.Ignoring the grotesque nose, Codutti's work is impressive
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Blurred set images reveal Transformer movie bikes
By Robin Goodwin on 12/05/2009 15:47:29
Can you tell what kind of bikes are in 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' ?
SUMMER blockbuster Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen will feature three motorcycles.The three motorcycles are said to be “sisters” and these blurred images off the set show off the bikes, which are being prepared by custom builders retroSBK. From
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Top 10 Grand Prix bikes from the last decade
By Robin Goodwin on 07/07/2010 12:01:00
The last 10 years have seen changes to Grand Prix racing with a name change to MotoGP, a shift from two to four stroke and engine capacity. As this decade is coming to an end here are the bikes that have defined this era
10. Aprilia RS3 Cube - 2003Insane, crazy, mental, and terrifying; words that sum up the beast that was the Aprilia RS3 Cube. On paper the Cube was a revolution in Grand Prix bikes with a 990cc triple engine built by Cosworth and an electronic fly
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How not to load a bike
By Robin Goodwin on 27/03/2012 16:04:18
Endless amusement
We're big fans of watching the misfortunes of others as they bungle loading a bike, like this chap failing in his run-up attempt.
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(World Super)Bike Porn
By Robin Goodwin on 21/04/2011 10:14:52
The bikes of the World Superbike championship strike a pose
Althea Ducati 1198 - Carlos ChecaAll it takes is a black background to bring out the carbon fibre and the trick unobtanium of the 2011 World Superbike machinery. For a better look at what is on offer from the main bikes running in series enlarge
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60's styled electric concept bike
By Robin Goodwin on 19/03/2012 09:59:42
Electric bike concept inspired by Ossa Grand Prix racer
This electric concept bike takes the styling of an Ossa Grand Prix ridden in late 1960s by Santiago Herrero and brings it into the 21st century.From Barcelona design studio ART-TIC the Monocasco takes its styling cues from Ossa's monocoque racing
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Top 10 bike racing powerslides gallery
By Robin Goodwin on 16/04/2010 11:34:22
They produce the most entertaining bike racing shots. Visordown lists the top 10 powerslides
2012 is marked in the Mayan calendars as the end of the world but for the many bike fans around it is the year that 1000cc bikes return to MotoGP and possibly a return to the cool powerslides shots. In the meantime we have put together a top 10
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How many bikes does Fabio own?
By Robin Goodwin on 26/07/2011 17:35:54
Just a few...
How does this model spend the money earned from his luscious hair and chiseled jaw? Fabio buys bikes.
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500cc championship-winning bike up for auction
By Robin Goodwin on 13/05/2009 12:16:16
Franco Uncini's Suzuki XR40 goes under the hammer along with other GP desirables
Fancy owning some racing history?THE 1982 championship-winning Suzuki 500 XR40 two-stroke square-four ridden by Franco Uncini goes under the hammer at the COYS Auction in Monaco on May 18th.The Grand Prix 500 bike is expected to raise between £270
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