Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Shinya Kimura

.via : the Selvedge YardIn 1962 I was born in Old Town TokyoI was brought up surrounded by the smell of oil and steel, and the sound of machineryI think this is why this life suits me wellI have Images but I am not inspired by any particular thingI don’t draw eitherI cut steel or bend aluminum listening to how I feel at that momentI use my own hands and break my back making the bikesI believe

Ventura Fetish

Jaguar XKR 75 2010

Jaguar engineers have been improving the power and torque from a supercharged 5.0-liter 530p recognized and 655nm, respectively for the 75 Jaguar XKR, to offer performance truly extraordinary. Although the speed limit in a limited edition model is limited electronically to 174 mph (280 kmh), with the Jaguar XKR 75 times 0-60mph (100 km / h) acceleration was reduced by 4.6 to 4.4 seconds from the

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

2010 Tesla Roadster TAG Heuer

This design was inspired by TAG Heuer watches new concept, the technical steps in a mechanical movement, bringing high-tech art to life through movement. Tesla Motors began developing an electric sport utility vehicle in 2004 and remains the only manufacturer capable of highway, selling electric cars. Tesla Roadster accelerating faster than almost all other supercars are still two times more

DODGE TOMAHAWK .... WORLD's MOST EXPENSIVE AND FASTEST SUPERBIKE

 If Yamaha's 130-hp V-Max is reasoned a Force Motorboat, then we imagine that makes Dodge's 500-hp Tomahawk Concept Container a Megapower-Ultra-Holy-Cow-Cruiser. Untruth unveiled the Tomahawk--a Concept Object at this stage--at this period's North American Foreign Auto Demo in Motown, drafting oohs and ahhhs from the four-and-two wheeled true like.Powered by the ugly V-10, 8277cc travel from the

Renault Megane Trophy (2009)

The new Renault Mégane Trophy features the same mechanicals as the current car, including an FIA-homologated sports-prototype tubular chassis, a mid-rear V6 3.5 24V engine.The most visible change concerns its new body design which takes its inspiration from the lines of New Mégane Coupe. Under the bonnet, a fresh look has also been taken at the Renault-Nissan Alliance's V6 3.5 24V powerplant

TechArt Porsche Carrera GT

The TechArt designers have developed aerodynamically efficient custom-tailored body components made from exposed carbon fiber that serve as a visual contrast to the metallic-orange special paint.Both benefit not only the engine sound that escapes through the two production tailpipes; the modifications also increase maximum power output from 612 hp / 450 kW to some 635 hp / 467 kW.The low-reaching

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

The new Supersports Convertible, with the same 630PS (621bhp/463kW) twin-turbocharged W12 engine, is the fastest, most potent drop-top Bentley has ever built, offering the ultimate Bentley driving experience in the world's most dramatic convertible.A highly focussed, pure Bentley driving experienceWith 630PS (621bhp) and 800Nm (590lb ft) of torque from its pioneering FlexFuel engine and new '

ABT VW New Beetle Cabriolet

The ABT VW New Beetle Cabriolet including two types of back-silencers, an aluminium gear lever knob, aluminium pedals, stainless steel running boards, as well as a set of floormats displaying the Abt Sportsline logo. Additionally, a New Beetle owner can choose between 14 wheels, one of them being the brand-new Z5 wheel (8 x 18") presented on the IAA motor show.The 2.0-litre engine receives a

Faux Crocodile Skin Car

Snake Skin Car

2010 9ff SPEED 9

9ff style this twin-turbo 3,824cc six-cylinder explodes into an aggressive rumbling roar within 9ff's cavernous hangar style, settling down to a burbling idle through those RSR-style exhaust outlets. The man behind the car is far more serious about the speedster nameplate he has taken a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet and turned it into a turbocharged 650-horsepower monster essentially a topless

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3

The extra special Mercedes Benz SLS AMG will make its race track debut in 2011. The Car features clean design and breathtaking form of the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG. The 2011 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 race car boasts a new front skirt with enlarged air intakes. The wide opening beneath the characteristic radiator grill bearing the large Mercedes star and the wing shaped horizontal fins supplies air to the

Need For Speed Carbon RX 7

A tuning genius with an apparent love of videogames (or at least racing games) has tricked out his latest ride with a Need For Speed Carbon motif that’s straight out of the game. Spanish tuner Ivan Gonzalez spent 110,000 Euros (about $175,000) and 7 months of his time to build this custom machine. His next project is going to be a 2005 Dodge Charger that he wants to boost up with 800 horsepower.

Need For Speed Car

High Horse Power Car

The Dodge EV has a continuous driving range of 150 to 200 miles and is recharged with standard 110-volt household current for eight hours. The recharge time can be cut in half to four hours by using a 220-volt appliance power outlet.The Dodge EV is a two-passenger, rear-wheel-drive sports car that marries high performance with zero tail pipe emissions. The EV is a sports car with high horsepower

I.D.E.A KAZ

I.D.E.A KAZ is a luxury limousine concept introduced last 2001. KAZ which means Keio Advanced Zero emission vehicle is equipped with eight wheels and six of them are intended for turning. Each of the eight wheels are all powered by an electric motor which makes this vehicle environment friendly because it has zero emissions.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Citroen DS3 Racing (2011)

Citroën DS3 Racing is a special edition with a 100% sporting pedigree.The exclusive Citroën DS3 Racing will be limited to just 1000 production units.With integrated carbon-trimmed components and specialist motorsports equipment, Citroën DS3 Racing's tuned and turbo-charged 1.6-litre THP 150 engine develops 200hp - a power increase of almost 30% over the standard unit - with a torque increase of

Citroen REVOLTe

Citroën REVOLTe Concept also provides the option of CO2-free driving with the ability to run in all-electric ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mode.At the very front of Citroën REVOLTe Concept, a backlit glass element is incorporated into the grille - this original feature highlights the chevrons above, subtly asserting the concept's identity as true Citroën.Citroën looking to the future by taking

Carson Brown Vintage Motocross

.By Carson Brown via : www.dirtrider.comI started racing Vintage MX this winter and it's been a blast. This past weekend was the big Dino Daze vintage race up here in the Northwest. It was the 25th annual race and it has grown over the years into one of the biggest vintage races, bike show and swap meets in the country.If you are into XR75s , Maicos, Huskys and other bikes I can't pronounce, this

New 2010 Gordon Murray T.25

Gordon Murray Design's T.25 City Car will make its first public appearance at the Smith School's World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment in Oxford.A world leading 6 metre turning circle will help with urban manoeuvring and parking whilst its 1.3 metre width opens any opportunity for timed lane zones with 2 vehicles travelling and over taking in one lane.This reduces capital investment in

Bugatti Veyron Centenaire

The Bugatti Veyron Centenaire is a very expensive and good looking car in the world .The Type 35 Grand Prix was by far the most successful racing model. The unmistakable radiator grille and eight-spoke aluminium wheels of the Type 35 have become defining features of the Bugatti automobile. In its day, the Grand Prix was also well ahead of its time in terms of engineering ingenuity.The Grand

Bugatti Galibier

The Bugatti Galibier's design masters the challenge of uniting sportiness with the comfort and elegance of a modern four-door saloon. The basic architecture picks up on the torpedo-like character of the Type 35, which was already revived in the Bugatti Veyron, and reinterprets it.The Bugatti Galibier i16-cylinder,8-litre engine with twostage supercharging and features 64 valves, generating 1001

Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir

The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is a special edition, created for the true automotive connoisseur.Similar to its thoroughbred predecessor, the Type 57S Atlantic, the Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir exposes a raptor-like DNA that is reflected throughout the entire model history of the marque..The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is a special edition, created for the true automotive connoisseur.The 16-cylinder "W"

Friday, June 25, 2010

Norton’s Rocketship, by Greg Williams

.Greg Williams is a professional writer, living in Calgary, Alberta.His main area of interest is automotive and motorcycle journalism. A weekly column appears in the Calgary Herald’s Driving.ca section. The column is titled ‘On the Road’, see www.calgaryherald.com and click on Driving.ca under Weekly Sections. Monthly columns, titled ‘Western Perspectives’, run in Inside Motorcycles — a Canadian

Thursday, June 24, 2010

American Classic Racing

.ACR is an organization dedicated to the sport of vintage motocross and hare scramble off road racing. ACR conducts AMA sanctioned amateur racing events in the North Eastern region of the United States. Click here for more club information..

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Hyundai launches Verna Transform in India Priced at Rs 6.55 - 9.21 Lacas - Verna Transform Photos, Images

Hyundai launches Verna Transform in India Priced at Rs 6.55 - 9.21 Lacas - Verna Transform Photos, ImagesHyundai India launched the all new Verna Transform, on Wednesday, 23rd June, 2010 with dynamic features and a distinctive sporty styling. Verna Transform gets a fresh new bumper design, new headlamps and stylish new front body coloured grille with gives more aggressive look.New Hyundai Verna

About vintage motorcycles

.via : www.collectorsweekly.comMotorcycles have figured prominently in movies, music, wars, recreation, and just about every aspect of 20th century life. Classic and vintage motorcycles have become highly collectible, especially among baby boomers.1975 MV Agusta 750 AmericaThe first motorcycles were produced in the late ...19th century, on both sides of the Atlantic. Some of the earliest efforts

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The Kestrel

.A few days ago, Amaryllis Knight from Falcon Motorcycle send me this video of Ian Barry riding the Kestrel in the desert. Its a real cool video so take time to look at it and enjoy. FrankSecond of Falcon's Concept Ten, a series of custom motorcycles designed around the engines of iconic pre- and post-War British motorcycles - The Kestrel is the engine from a 1970 Triumph Bonneville, which Falcon

Monday, June 21, 2010

Lost Australian Speedways

.Australia has abounded in speedway tracks, many of which have gone forever, buried under suburban development or just abandoned.Here's three to start the ball rolling:Wattle Grove Speedway, Western Australia, 1968.Forrestfield Speedway, 1968.Claremont Speedway, 1968..

Friday, June 18, 2010

Saddlemen Vintage Class

.via : the Vintage Flat Trackers web site Finish Bike # Rider Brand 1. 55Y Ricky Henson YAM 2. 98 John Hateley TRI 3. 13 Rick Hocking YAM 4. 17T Paul Covert HON 5. 6 Michael O'neil YAM 6. 68A Mark Fillebrown TRI 7. 42Z Anthony Mitchell YAM 8. 31 Mike Besemer NOR 9. 47Y Ken

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Tata launches Jaguar XJ in India, priced at Rs. 85 Lakh - Jaguar XJ Photos, Picture, Images

Tata launches Jaguar XJ in India, priced at Rs. 85 Lakh - Jaguar XJ Photos, Picture, ImagesTata owned British brand Jaguar launched it luxury sedan "XJ" in India at a price tag of Rs. 85.05 Lacs. Jaguar XJ is powered by a 5.0-litre 383bhp AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated direct-injection V8 petrol engine.Jaguar XJ will compete with German luxury cars Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the BMW 7-Series and

Yamaha YZ250

.The YZ250 is a 2-stroke motocross race bike made by Yamaha. It was launched in the 1970s, and has been regularly updated since. It is slowly being phased out and replaced by its four stroke rival, the YZ450F.The YZ250 has a 249 cc liquid-cooled two stroke reed valved engine with a YPVS exhaust valve for a wider spread of power. The engine produces a peak 46.8 horsepower (34.9 kW) at 8800 rpm and

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Brad Andres

.Brad Andres has the distinction of being the only rider in AMA Grand National history to win his first and last professional race. He is also the only rider in history to win the AMA Grand National Championship in his rookie season. Andres, best known for his three wins in the Daytona 200, retired in the prime of his career to take over management of his family-owned motorcycle dealership.Andres

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Can-Am

.Can-Am is a motorcycle producing subsidiary of the Bombardier Recreational Products, a Canadian corporation.In 1973, under the direction and leadership of an American Engineer named Gary Robinson and former motocross World Champion, Jeff Smith working with a team of California desert racers, Can-Am began producing motocross and enduro bikes using engines provided by the Austrian Rotax company,

Sunday, June 13, 2010

The Sunday movie

.Emerson Fittipaldi 1975: one lap around Monaco circuit in his McLaren.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Tim White Photography

.Take time to visit Tim's blog, its a great one. FrankTim is a freelance motorsport photographer. Areas of primary interest include AMA Pro flat-track and roadracing, MotoGP, and World Superbike, although nearly all forms of motorsport hold at least some interest. Even car racing. His photos can be seen in publications such as Cycle News, Cycle World, Motorcyclist, Motor Sport, Roadracing World &

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Emerson Fittipaldi

.Emerson Fittipaldi (born December 12, 1946 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian automobile racing driver who has won championships in both Formula One and Cart, in addition to winning Indianapolis 500 twice.Aged 14 Fittipaldi was racing motorcycles, and aged 16 hydrofoils. While racing one day, his brother Wilson took off at 70 mph (110 km/h) and landed upside down - they both decided that

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Findlay Flyer

.Steve Morehead, aka the "Findlay Flyer," was one of the leading AMA Grand National dirt-track racers from the mid-1970s through the 1990s. In all, No. 42 won a total of 23 AMA Nationals during his 26-year professional racing career. He finished ranked in the top-10 a remarkable 17 times. Morehead became a fan favorite and was one of the oldest riders on the professional dirt-track circuit when

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The early years of motocross

.The Early Years of Motocross Museum : simply amazingTom White’s love of early motocross bikes has grown over the years, to a passion that consumes much of his semi-retirement time. In 1985, in between the time commitment of White Brothers, Tom – with his young son, Brad in tow, purchased his first vintage MX bike, a 1965 Greeves 250 Challenger.AJS 250It took two more Greeves and four more years

Friday, June 4, 2010

Inspiration

.The self titled “Kulture Recycling & Vintage Clothing World Gathering” was organized by the inspirational Rin Tanaka (My Freedamn!) and is poised to become one of the most exciting newly crafted and vintage Americana clothing events in the world. Our fellow exhibitors include brands like The Flat head, orSlow, Stevenson Overall Co., Studio D’Artisan, Feal Mor, and more. Vintage purveyors include

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Ecurie Umgungunhlovu

.Pics of the "Ecurie Umgungunhlovu" racing team's trip to Cape Town races in the early 60'sposted by Bigrog via : forums.autosport.com.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

ebay stuff

.VINTAGE 1930S LEATHER MOTORCYCLE BOOT COVERS SPATSVintage 1930s leather motorcycle boot covers or spats. Made of black leather. Each has 4 buckles. They are marked: MOIX 87 9 BUTTIKER 87. They're 9" tall and 14.25" around. In very good condition with a nice patina.VINTAGE 50'S TRIAL MASTER WAX MOTORCYCLE JACKET REDVINTAGE EXTRA RARE 50'S TRIAL MASTER WAX MOTORCYCLE JACKET SIZE 38 MEDIUM VERY