Custom Bikes

British Plumber builds World's Longest Motorscooter

16 Aug 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by Webmistress Ali; Hits: 349

Ferrari Inspired E-Motorcycle For Sale

25 Mar 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by Earth Techling; Hits: 609

Charleston, South Carolina electric vehicle company E-V Concepts recently made their electric motorcycle, dubbed the 2011 EVerrari, available for public purchase. The company has been building individual vehicles since 1978, and today provides components and conversion kits for battery powered cars, trucks, boats and more, turning them into zero-emissions vehicles.

The 2011 EVerrari seems to be based, at least in part, on the 2008 Ferrari V4 Superbike Concept, in terms of design. The company has retrofitted a 1970 Ferrari Boxer Berlinetta, as wel as a 2009 Pro Street Bike in the past, and the EVerrari seems to be the culmination of both those projects’ basic structure.

Read On: http://www.earthtechling.com/2011/03/ferrari-inspired-e-motorcycle-for-sale/

Real-Life Tron Lightcycle Guys Build A Grown-Up Sized Green Machine

25 Mar 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by OH Gizmo; Hits: 515

If you remember our post about the $55k real-life Tron Lightcycle, then you’re probably already aware that Parker Brothers Custom Choppers have a thing for creating unique rides. Their latest creation is a full-sized version of the classic Green Machine ride-on toy, that forgoes pedal power for an 80-cubic inch Harley-Davidson Evo engine. Read ON & see the photo: http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/03/24/real-life-tron-lightcycle-guys-build-a-grown-up-sized-green-machine/

Exile Cycles Grip Kits with Grip Ace Digital Switches

21 Mar 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by Motorsports Newswire; Hits: 547

Digital motorcycle switch system allows riders to control all motorcycle switch functions with clean handlebars.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – March 18, 2011 - Celebrity builder Russell Mitchell at Exile Cycles is know for his clean and simple looking, no frills custom bikes without any visible switches, wiring or cables, not even control levers on the handlebars. One of the ways Russell achieves that look is with the GripAce Digital Switch Kit featuring their unique Patented Rubber Switch Pad installed in 4 different styles of Exile 1-inch handlebar grip sets for Harley type handlebars. Exile can supply both their Custom Grip Sets and the Grip Ace System. Exile Grip Sets with GripAce Button Pad cutout in the Left Grip are priced as follows: Black Rubber $49/pr • Brushed Satin Aluminum $149/pr • Polished Aluminum $159/pr • Black Anodized Aluminum $169/pr • plus the Exile Hidden GripAce Digital Switch System, Part No. HSS $399 Retail. Read On: http://motorsportsnewswire.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/exile-cycles-grip-kits-with-grip-ace-digital-switches-0320113/

French Designers Develop Air-Powered Saline Bird Motorcycle

19 Mar 2011

Details: Category: Custom Bikes; Written by Mobile Mag; Hits: 475

Think about what it means to be a green vehicle. These days, it’s typical to think of a biodiesel, a hybrid, or an electric car. Maybe you’re thinking of hydrogen fuel cells. However, none of those are likely as green as a bike that runs on, get this, compressed air.
Read ON: http://www.mobilemag.com/2011/03/18/french-designers-develop-air-powered-saline-bird-motorcycle/