Awesome Alien - Predator Themed Motorcycle !

What if an Alien and a Predator decided to put aside their differences and have a baby? It sounds crazy, I know, but I’m guessing that’s what Roongrojna Sangwongprisarn had in mind when he built this mad-looking motorcycle.

Roongrojna is a Bangkok-based artist who creates all kinds of awesome metal sculptures, based on popular monsters, using discarded parts from cars, motorcycles and bicycles. The 54-year-old owns four shops across Thailand, called Ko Art Shop, and exports his works of art all over the world.

You’ve probably seen more impressive Hollywood movie props, but unlike those, this impressive piece of metal work is actually rideable. I have no idea what bike this was initially, or how fast it is, but who needs speed when you’re riding a metal masterpiece like this, right? It’s hard to believe it was made exclusively from discarded metal parts…

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TrakRok Concept

The TrakRok Concept from Canadian designer Alexei Mikhailov is so many different shades of awesome it’s difficult to know where to start. The TrakRok Concept fuses design elements from snowmobiles and quad bikes in order to produce a radical vehicle which can tackle, snow, mud, gravel and other off-road surfaces with ease.
Each front wheel of the TrakRok gets its own dedicated electric motor, and because the rear track is also powered, again by an electric motor, the TrakRok should be able to drag itself though even the most inhospitable terrain.All the electric power comes courtesy of a hydrogen fuel cell which is mounted deep within the main bulk of the vehicle to keep it out of harms way. The TrakRok’s fuel cell is also protected by an additional durable casing which completely envelops it. To keep it cool, a pair of radiators are located at the front of the vehicle.

The eye-catching anodized aluminium swingarm with its multitude of triangular holes is designed to be both light and strong, as are the two smaller assemblies which hold the front wheels. The seat subframe with its milled aluminium design looks particularly good.Of course I’d love to be able to tell you the TrakRok will be in the shops before next Christmas, but it won’t. The closest the TrakRok Concept got to production was when Alexei built a scale model as part of his Industrial Design degree at Humber College, Canada.

Builder Custom Sportbike Concepts

Three custom builds in sixty days. Arduous, but not impossible. But when you’ve been hired by Ted Smith to build the first custom sportbike to represent the legendary Rat’s Hole for BikeWeek while you’re busting out a bike for custom wheels maker Urban Industries Inc. to debut at the Indy Dealer’s expo, your work had better be good.

The one-off creations coming out of Nick Anglada’s garage in Winter Garden, Florida, are the type that burn into your cornea, creep into your cortex, and surface in your memory when you’re trying to turn out the lights at night. Anglada likes it that way. He wants his work to leave a lasting impression, like an Annie Liebovitz photo of Lennon and Yoko on the cover of Rolling Stone. That’s why Urban Industries and Ted Smith come to Custom Sportbike Concepts (CSC) when they want something special.

Since CSC stepped up to Weld’s challenge in 2003 to push the 240mm rear tire on its ‘Busa to an at-the-time epic 280mm dimension, CSC has been pioneers in the metric world, leading the evolution of fat-backed sportbikes. The Weld Racing ‘Busa was only the beginning.

CSC’s rise in metrics started with what Anglada calls the ‘Busa bling-bikes. Sitting atop the food chain as one of the most popular and powerful production sportbikes, the Suzuki Hayabusa was a natural starting point. As rear tires on sportbikes grew bigger and wider, the need to show off the prime meats surfaced. In response to this need, sportbikes with single-sided swingarms gained in popularity. CSC was a frontrunner in setting the industry standard with its “Phat Ass” 240mm conversion. By installing a single-sided swinger, the view under the tail end opened so the big backside became the center of attention.

CSC took the big rear revolution a step further. Anglada expounded on an idea he had seen on a chopper built by Redneck Engineering. CSC relocated the rear brake to the left side of the wheel and tucked the rotor out of sight between the hub and the drive sprocket. In his vigilance to detail, Anglada hid the brake line as well to keep the view beneath the tail clean. This left the color-coordinated powder-coated arm on one side and an unobstructed view of the polished chrome wheel on the other.

CSC’s sport mod innovations continued with its use of Air Ride suspension systems. The 2003 Weld Bike is a good example. CSC worked with Tricky Air of Miami to fit the ‘Busa with a suspension system capable of dropping the rear almost 5-inches at the push of a button. The Air Ride suspension systems popularity has made them a staple in CSC’s performance product line. Currently built for 1996-2004 Gixxer’s and 1999-2005 Hayabusas, the CSC Air Ride suspension kits come complete with a high-polish air cylinder, air compressor, air lines, and wiring.

Audi E-bike Wörthersee Concept Bike

We have earlier seen some of interesting models of e-bikes like Electric Bike PiCycle LTD by Pi Mobility. But today we will show you bike with exclusive design by well-known brand Audi. The Audi’s e-bike Wörthersee looks futuristic at the very first glance and it’s neither a conventional bike nor a pedelec, but is best described as Audi’s high-end pedelec made for fun, tricks and sports.

“The Audi Wörthersee is a bike for tomorrow and beyond; all its components, including the pedals even have been shaped by the master Audi designers. With its radically-light carbon-fiber frame that weighs only 1.6 kg and wheels made from CFRP that weighs only 600 grams, it is described to be one of the lightest e-bikes with an overall weight of only 21 kg. In all, the e-bike Wörthersee exemplify the full-extent of the Audi’s expertise in ultra-lightweight construction.

Further, this e-bike also sports on-board computer which is located in the frame top tube and is operational using a touchscreen. Among the various functions, it provides recording trick sequences, riding mode selection and adjustments of various e-bike functions. Also, the rider’s smartphone communicates via WLAN with bike’s computer.” Awesome bike!

2012 Victory High-Ball Bobber Preview

It looks like American manufacturer Victory Motorcycles has gone back to old school with its new High-Ball bobber. Featuring matte paint schemes, whitewall tread tires, ape hangers and no sign of chrome, the bike is a true attention grabber.

The matte paint scheme shown is black with an accent of white on the tank, complemented by old school whitewall tires. Other highlights include a low, solo seat, and standard ape hanger handle bars.

Victory describes the High Ball as “Stripped down. Bare bones. A bold throwback. The all-new Victory High-Ball rumbles down the road in the spirit of the classic bobber with an outright refusal to sacrifice performance along the way. Built piece by piece around the road-pounding 106 Freedom V-Twin, it’s a ride with all the power and agility you’d expect from a Victory.”

“If you’re a pure rider with a passion for old-school styling, this is the bike you fire up for the first time and never look back,” says the American motorcycle manufacturer.

The new High-ball is available in the United States starting this April, in Solid Black color scheme, and it is priced at $13,499.

Victory High-Ball official specs are detailed below:

Engine: 4-stroke 50-degree V-Twin

Cooling: Air/oil

Displacement: 106ci/1731cc

Bore/Stroke: 101 X 108mm

Compression Ratio: 9.4:1

Valve Train: Single overhead camshafts w/ 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters.

Fueling: EFI w/ dual 45mm throttle bodies

Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.

Exhaust: Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust w/ crossover

Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Transmission -6-speed overdrive constant mesh

Final Drive: Carbon fiber reinforced belt

Length: 92.5 in.

Wheelbase: 64.8 in.

Seat Height: 25 in. 25.2

Rake/trail: 31.7 in. / 6.7 in.

Dry Weight (claimed): 659 lbs.

Suspension Front: 43mm telescopic fork/5.1 in. travel

Rear: Preload adjustable single shock/3.0 in. travel

Front brake: 300mm floating rotor w/ 4-piston caliper

Rear brake: 300mm floating rotor w/2-piston caliper

Wheels: Front & Back: 16x3.5 in.

Tires: Front - 130/90-16 67H Dunlop Cruisermax

Rear: 150/80-16 71H Dunlop Cruisermax

Audi RB-1200 S Performance Bike Concept by Gavin Harvey

Audi motorcycle designs have come and gone without fruition. Nonetheless, Gavin Harvey has come up with a performance bike concept dubbed the Audi RB-1200 S that absorbs details from Audi cars like the R8.

According to StayOnTheBlack, Harvey’s Audi RB-1200 S has R8 lights. In fact, the Audi R8 standard headlights are comprised entirely of light-emitting diodes or LED.

Meanwhile, the front brakes of the RB-1200 S will get the Audi red color with the Audi logo engraved into the metal. Harvey envisions leather seats for the sport bike with carbon fiber detail as well as the four rings Audi logo etched into the material.

Further, the rear of the RB-1200 S is to have a twin exhaust, located under the seat under the rear lights.

However, performance details of the concept bike were not mentioned. If Audi ever forays into the motorcycle line of production, Gavin Harvey’s design seems to be a possible idea for the venture.

SUZUKI VIRUS 1000

The company “Frankonia AG” from Switzerland, affiliated with a local Suzuki motorcycle studio “Moto Virus AG”, created their own street fighter Suzuki Virus 1000 based on Suzuki GSX-R1000.
In the development of the motorcycle creators used engine, chassis and suspension of GSX-R1000. The side plastic fairings were made specially for Virus 1000. Headlamp was borrowed from GSR750. As concerns exhaust system – there are two choices: one is made in the style of MotoGP, the other consists of two separate mufflers fitted on the side. In addition, experts “Frankonia AG” and “Moto Virus AG” increased the power of the standard engine to amazing 185 hp

RK Concepts custom motorcycles look ready for Rod Serling

You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension – a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into... the SEMA Zone.

With apologies to fans of The Twilight Zone, we couldn't help but recite those iconic opening lines when we happened upon these RK Concepts custom motorcycles here at the SEMA Show. The fact that these crazy two- and three-wheeled machines sit in a prominent position right outside the main auditorium certainly doesn't hurt the impression they make on showgoers.

There are five concepts above: The RK S, RK Spring Frame, RK Chain, RK Thing and one more that doesn't seem to have a name but features a frame that's almost completely round. We don't really have words to describe them, other than to say that the designer, Rafik Kaissi, swears each of them can indeed be ridden. Check them all out in our high-res gallery above.

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Yamaha Mio Soul pimped out Big Matic style

Asian modders and custom bike makers may not exactly be at the top of the list in their segment but they do, every now and then, present us with something that is truly spectacular and breathtaking and makes us realize that custom-bike making is not a genre limited to choppers.

West Java Province, Indonesia-based modder Dasep Patroman Banjar pimped out a Yamaha Mio Soul which is an automatic CVT transmission-fitted petite moped-slash-scooter with an Air Cooled, 4-stroke, 2 Valve SOHC, 113.7 cc engine that has a max output of 5.98 kW and a max torque of 7.53 Nm. These specs may not be impressive to European and American modders more used to big bhp bikes but apparently the vehicle is one of the most popular models for customizers in the region and this pimped out Mio Soul is the perfect specimen of the Big Matic style of customization.

Though the modders wanted to stay as true to the Big Matic style of customization popular in this part of the world, they also wanted to ensure that the scooter could be legally ridden into the street and posed no safety concerns to the rider or others on the streets. Ade Badzay of D-art Modified (DM) provided the badass graphics on the cheery red and white-painted exterior of the vehicle that was fitted with a custom made extra wide 25 cm rear wheel and fitted with custom Swallow 140/55-14 and 160/55/14 tires.

The footing of the mod has also been expanded to ensure that the extra trimmings on the vehicle’s frame do not cause the scooter to topple over when being driven at slower speeds. Fiberglass was used to fashion the paneling and other components to ensure that the vehicle remains lightweight. But what makes this mod truly spectacular is the fact that it comes with a fully functioning sound system including an LCD screen and subwoofers plugged into capacitor banks.

The modders have not revealed how their sound system overpowers the decibel levels of the busy traffic but that’s kinda beside the point when you have a scooter that looks like this.With crazy body panels and a sound system, this Yamaha Mio Soul mod is enough of a traffic stopper and a head turner on its own though it also has a few awards under its belt to prove that it’s a top dog in its segment, even with the milky white and cherry red paint job!

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Fastest Soviet race car from pre-WWII era inspires incredibly cool GL-1m motorbike

The 1938 GAZ GL1 was fastest Soviet race car before the Second World War and this motorbike concept pays a fitting tribute to the classic vehicle. Named the GL-1m, the motorbike was created by Muscovite Mikhail Smolyanov and the vehicle also has a GL version called the GL-2m.


To make the bike look and feel more like a real race car, the designer perforated the front wheel. The form of streamliner trains was the inspiration behind the retro styling of the silver-heavy vehicle.The dominant red color used in the vehicle is also a tribute to the old racing car that inspired the bike while its unibody shape forms just the right basis for its uber futuristic appeal which is further enhanced by the prominent rear wheel.

The smooth curves of the GL-1m help accentuate the single-body frame of the vehicle that actually draws the bike a lot closer to the form of the racecar. The GL-1m was deliberately fitted with a small handlebar to emphasize the old world charm of the bike while the two-cylinder engine mounted flat on the bottom of the tank.A distinctly thin but long footing provides riders the necessary protection while riding at higher speeds and also helps to keep them stable.

The GL-1m comes with specially-fashioned rear wheels that are covered with black trim to ensure a similarity to the original racecar that impacted its design. With a single installation naked front wheel suspension, the front fascia of the GL-1m Bike comes with an indicator planted in a round tank and resembles the face of an insect complete with double lamps.The GL-2m is basically the same motorbike as the GL-1m but with a slightly longer body.

Minor design differences also distinguish the two models with the exhaust placed on the right hand side on the GL-2m being one of the more prominent markers. While the front, when in the GL-1m was left uncovered, it is the rear wheel in the GL-2m which has been deliberately left uncovered to give a dramatic twist and to allow people to distinguish between the two almost identical models.

The GL-2m also features taillights that are similar to the lamps featured on the larger American sedans produced in the ‘50s, especially the 1955 Chevy Bel-Air.And just in case you thought this project was one of those designed-for-forums-only project, think again. Mikhail intends to have this vehicle manufactured and is even touting the design around in competitions even offering two engine options to lure manufacturers.

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Robb Handcrafted Cycles

We rarely feature contemporary Harley customs, but when I saw these images by Australian photographer Michael Drabikowski, I had to make an exception.

Because this isn’t your typical V-twin show bike; for starters, it’s an absolute featherweight. It tips the scales at a smidge under 360 lbs (162 kg), thanks to the liberal use of lightweight custom parts and carbon fiber. The motor is a thoroughly rebuilt 1969 XLCH—blueprinted, balanced and ported, drinking through an S&S Super E carb, and converted to a left-hand gearshift.

The chromoly steel frame is a custom one-off, powdercoated in carbon black. It’s fitted with heavily modified Ducati 916 forks, carbon fiber wheels designed by Blackstone Tek, and Brembo calipers. Builder Dylan Robb is a master craftsman, as the images below show, and pretty much built this bike in his garden shed. For the full low-down, check this Bikernet reprint of an article from Australian custom magazine Heavy Duty. Is this future of Harley custom building? Or not? [Images copyright Michael Drabikowski of D&P Image Design. Thanks to Neale Brumby and Ben Schkade.

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Street Racer is a Ferrari of E-Bikes

E-bikes are gaining ground in this world of fast cars and powerful two-wheelers. The need for eco-friendly transportation has inspired designers to create easy to handle and comfortable bikes that don’t require you to stress yourself while riding.
EH Line’s latest range of e-bikes called Street Racer has been named the Ferrari of the line-up owing to its electric motor and riding dynamics.The colorful bike can take you to speeds of 45 kmph. The 250W motor, which is tastefully concealed, drives you longer distances on a single charge though we can’t confirm the driving range. What we do know is that it’s selling for an expensive price of $9,250 which will make it a tad difficult to buy. What we do like is the look of the Street Racer with its soft curves and sporty design. Ideal for non-racers, the e-bike is a good investment if you’re searching for a two-wheeler to ride short distances.

The efficient bike has been constructed out of carbon monocoque for superior strength and rigidity. It makes use of a BionX engine with power sensing capability to enhance your riding experience. The lightweight body enables faster acceleration and easy handling which is something non-racers look for in a bike. The Street Racer weighs 16 kg and can also be used without the motor if you want to work up a sweat.What buyers will appreciate is the training mode that enables riders to simulate gradients consisting of four levels from mountain sections to the lowlands. The BionX engine with its power sensing capability enhances the pedal feature to ensure that you aren’t left puffing and panting after a ride.According to EH Line, customers can avail of the bike in any color they choose. This means that you could be left owning a Street Racer in a unique shade.

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Twin Trax: A low, long and mean looking beast

The German Motorcycle Authority has a bike in its arsenal that makes you go ‘wow’. Low, long and very mean looking, the Twin Trax seems to be a cross between a cruiser and something more sporty, so long that you could virtually lie flat. This offering from the custom makers is powerful too, featuring two 80 hp 1.35-liter Harley Davidson S&S Evolution engines.

Built and owned by Christoph Madaus in Cologne, Germany, the motorcycle has a wheelbase of 2060mm with an overall length of 2710mm and a height of 990mm. There’s no word on just how fast this baby goes or even how much torque it generates. But considering its powerful engines are mated to a 5-speed H-D with Andrew gears, we figure it’ll give others some pretty decent competition.front and rear wheels are Metzeler ME880 tires while the front pegs, mirrors, fenders and oil cooler are Twintrax aluminum.

The rugged and dull paint color was conceptualized by Madaus himself while the actual job was undertaken by Nicolay/ Bernd Bolten and Wolfgang Pohlscheid (Wolpo).The German Motorcycle Authority has several motorcycles under belt, most bearing a look that is rugged and naked. The Billy Bob, with a curb weight of 251 kg, features an air-cooled 45-degree V-MotorOHV with an Evolution-style RevTech 110cui engine.

With an output of 115 hp, it may not be the fastest, but looks like a motorcycle you’d find bike lovers hankering after.The Flying Tigers FXR, meanwhile, gives an output of 66 hp and is equipped with an Evolution engine. Painted a sky blue, it deviates from the look of the rest in the German Motorcycle Authority’s arsenal but its powerful frame will put critics to silence. The custom Harley Davidson KHRM, on the other hand, uses a stock Sportster from the XL Series which has been turned into a street legal racing bike.

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Gas Gas to launch Raga Replica this fall

Gas Gas has introduced the beautifully designed Raga Replica to its range of Trials machines. The single cylinder, 2-stroke bike sports new Tech front forks, new magnesium crankcases, a new titanium header pipe, new air filter and quick removal of gear selector. Depending on the model which comprises 250, 280 and 300cc variants, the Raga Replica will sell for between $10,200 and $10,400 and will hit stores this August or September.

Dark Knight Rises Batpod motorcycle

The latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" is currently in production and a series of spy photos of Anne Hathaway who is playing Cat Woman in the movie have emerged with her atop her own silver version of Batman's motorcycle, the Batpod.The Batpod first appeared in Batman "The Dark Knight" and was the creation of director Christopher Nolan and production designer Nathan Crowley.

The Batpod uses 20 inch wheels from the Tumbler (Batmans avant-garde cubism car) and is powered by the water-cooled single from a Honda CRF450R trail bike. Aside from it's crazy appearance and strange riding position (I think Catwoman would find the ride much more comfortable than Batman!) the Batpod has some very interesting design features.

Firstly you may notice the bike doesn't have any exhausts, this is due to the fact that exhaust gases have been routed through the aluminium and magnesium tubular frame. Steering the Batpod is done using shoulder movement rather than with the hands which for any rider seasoned or not would take some getting used to. The suspension is all in the front of the bike (it's a hardtail!) and the riders feet sit 3 1/2 feet apart in what can only be described as stirrups...interesting view for motorists travelling behind Cat woman!

1920s Harley-Davidson

British-based custom-bikes maker Shaw Speed & Custom is now presenting the Shaw F1-XLR custom bike, based on the Nightster. The bike constructed on the idea of mixing old super-bike racers style, like the Harley-Davidson board racers from the 1920s, with state of the art contemporary technology and partly looks.

The prototype bike was dyed in a beautiful smoky grey tone resembling the color of the McLaren Formula 1 Team. It is still part of a project that Shaw started in collaboration with an Australian businessman. The Shaw F1-XLR Nightster sports the Nightster 1200 V-twin engine with a set of unique custom pipes and a ram-air intake. In addition, it features modified Covington rocker covers, larger pushrod tubes and a shortened cam cover.

The Brutus concept might be the SUV of motorcycles

Alessandro Tartarini, the son of the Italjet’s founder, Leopoldo Tartarini, has recently unveiled his brand new motorcycle design at the EICMA motorcycle show. The concept, appointed Brutus, is anonymously considered the SUV of motorcycles.

The massively intriguing bike is powered by a single cylinder, DOHC, 4-valve, liquid cooled, electronically fuel-injected, 750cc engine with an output of 45 HP. The propulsion system is completed by a 2-speed CVT with optional reverse gear.

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Suzuki GSX-R 1000

Suzuki is one of the leading bike-builders in the world, their GSX series making history in both racing and street industry. We are now presenting a different, one-off Suzuki GSXR1000, which has been reworked almost completely and is now for sale. The bike features unique upgrades that total $67,000, built only for this particular piece.

The most important of them are the RC Components Wheels covered by a 330 mm tire at the rear, connected to the frame through a custom swing arm – this item alone cost the owner a whopping $12,500.

Paul Sr designs awesome gold chopper for Donald Trump

One of the few channels that offer real-time interesting facts and shows is the Discovery Channel. Besides survival and nature-related broadcastings, the American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior is one of most visualized shows.


One special episode of their TV-show involves fabricating a custom-made chopper for Donald Trump, the American real estate tycoon. His hunger for bling and expensive materials has become legendary, thus this chopper is a great addition to his personal collection.

Besides his personal 757 luxury jet that features golden interiors, he’s now the proud owner of a noisy 24-carat gold-plated custom-made chopper, created by the team under Paul Teutul Senior’s lead. The bike features Trump’s name, making it one of the most recognizable motorbikes in the world.

Wazuma V8

The world’s most expensive quad bike features a 3.0-liter V8 Ferrari engine that develops no less than 250 HP. The sequential 6-speed gearbox is controlled easily, directly from the BMW M3 handlebars.