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August 19, 2015

Remus exhausts now available for the entire Indian Motorcycle line-up

Indian Motorcycles have just announced the addition of custom Remus exhaust systems to its entire line-up. According to the press release, every model in the range can be fitted with a direct Remus replacement exhaust in black or chrome depending on the model. Models catered for are the Chief Classic, the Chief Vintage, the Chief Dark Horse, the Chieftain, the Roadmaster and the Scout. Read the full article »


August 18, 2015

Holographic Hammer will turn the Kawasaki ZX-10R into a Scrambler

Turning Kawasaki's supersport machine into an off-road machine does sound pretty awesome, doesn't it? That's exactly what the guys at Holographic Hammer have in mind. The French custom bike builders have just released the final sketches of the special ZX-10R and we have to say, the result will be a bloody epic motorcycle - just don't try to beat the real off-road machines like the KX450F! Read the full article »


August 17, 2015

The animal of Somerset – Ariel Ace review

Do you think that the Honda VFR1200F lacks character? Is it a boring bike? Then try the Ariel Ace - it has the same engine but it's a completely different bike, a real animal. The Ace is a dramatically styled and powerful V4 roadster built by the same company that created the magnificent toy called Ariel Atom. Ariel wants to build 150 bikes a year and is estimated to start at around 20,000 British Pounds. Read the full article »


August 16, 2015

Knox All Sports textile motorcycle jacket

The multi-activity All Sports jacket from the Knox Studio Collection provides comfort, waterproofing, protection and style in one flexible garment. Providing for a seamless transition between life on and off the bike, the All Sports features the Studio Collection’s Dual Fit System: open up the underarm zips for a close and perfect fit over any Knox armoured shirt on the bike; remove the armoured layer, close the zip and the jacket is now ready to wear in everyday life and for other outdoor sports. Read the full article »


August 16, 2015

More than 1,000 women at the Ace Cafe for a World Record attempt

Hundreds of lady bikers will be gathering at the Ace Cafe in North West London todayin an attempt to create a new world record for the largest number of female motorcyclists meeting together in one place. Between 400 and 600 women aged 24 to 65 years are expected to ride to the meeting, coming from as far afield as Ireland and Wales. In September 2014, 221 Australian women on 190 bikes set a record for being the most women riding motorcycles at once. Read the full article »


August 15, 2015

Akrapovič “Release the Beast” for the Ducati Scrambler

Akrapovič’s latest addition to its ever-expanding range of Ducati exhaust systems aims to “Release the Beast” lurking within the Italian brand’s latest iconic motorcycle, the Scrambler. The Slip-On range is constructed using ttiaium and will deliver a solid power gain across the whole rev range. According to Akrapovic, installing the cans only takes 45 minutes. Read the full article »


August 15, 2015

A little supermoto dream – 2015 KTM RC390 review

The new KTM RC390 remains one of the shining contenders in today’s market’s search for small displacement sportsmanship. With a growing stream of new riders getting the fever and veteran bikers looking for an agile confidence booster, the RC390’s complete package is compelling against the competition. Read the full article »


August 14, 2015

Gadget of the week: “D Shield” parking protection system

Many urban riders know how expensive the repair bill can be when a stranger knocks your bike off the side-stand. A new device can save you this money by protecting your motorcycle or scooter by creating an invisible shield around it. The creators claim that "D Shield" is completely wireless and that no installation is required. If you do want to know how the system works, click through. Read the full article »


August 14, 2015

Heritage at its best – 2016 Indian Scout ABS review

After the Chief series, Polaris has brought back another name from the past. The Scout was Indian's most popular motorcycle between 1919 and 1945 and it's sure as hell that every motorcycle enthusiast know the name Munro so the Scout has a prominent place in the history books. For the 2016 model year, Polaris upgraded the Scout with an ABS option. But is it the perfect multipurpose bike for any rider as Indian suggest? Read the full article »


August 13, 2015

Yamaha Yard Built XV950 “The Face”

Yamaha’s Yard Built program returns to Germany for the first collaboration with talented German custom builder, Dirk Oehlerking of Kingston Customs. The result, the Kingston Customs Yard Built XV950 ‘The Face’ is the first Café Bob to join the Yard Built line up. As with most Yard Built projects this build has a couple of signature tweaks that identify it as a Kingston Customs build, including the cool spark plug sitting in the headstock and the yellow MX visor screen, cleverly placed behind the head light. Read the full article »