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NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER: The Site for Barrett-Jackson’s Louisiana Auction

Ernest Nathan “Dutch” Morial, a prominent civil rights advocate, made significant contributions as an American politician. He made history by becoming the first African American mayor of New Orleans, holding office from 1978 to 1986. During his tenure, Mayor Morial actively championed the development of a new convention center to replace the outdated Rivergate meeting facility, which could no longer accommodate the city’s needs.

In 1981, the city broke ground on the first phase of the newly envisioned New Orleans Convention Center. This ambitious project reached completion in May 1984, just in time to serve as the expansive exhibition space for the renowned 1984 World’s Fair. The fair spanned from May to November of that year, showcasing various exhibits and attracting visitors from around the globe. Subsequently, beginning in January 1985, the convention center opened its doors to a host of other events.

With increasing demand to host events in the world-famous city, the New Orleans Convention Center expanded further in 1991 with the inauguration of its second phase, effectively doubling its footprint.

In 1992, the convention center underwent a significant renaming to become the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, paying tribute to the late mayor who had unexpectedly passed away in 1989. The new appellation served as a fitting homage to Mayor Morial’s contributions to the community and his vision for a modern convention facility in New Orleans.

Continuing its growth and success, the convention center welcomed its third phase in 1999. Expanding to an impressive footprint of over 10 blocks, the convention center has emerged as a significant economic powerhouse for New Orleans. During this same year the convention center achieved a remarkable milestone, reaching a record-high attendance of 885,997 individuals (more than double the base population of the city proper).

The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center now boasts the distinction of being home to the largest exhibit hall in the United States, offering a vast expanse of 1.1 million square feet of display space, making it the sixth largest convention facility in the entire nation. What sets it apart is that this expansive area is located under one roof, all on a single level. This unique feature creates an optimal environment for hosting a wide array of events, such as Barrett-Jackson’s inaugural New Orleans Auction, September 28-30. The venue provides the ideal location to showcase hundreds of spectacular auction cars all in one building, complete with space for the Exhibitor Marketplace, auction arena and the Barrett-Jackson Fan Zone.

The Convention Center also has a wide variety of permanent dining options that include three on-site restaurants featuring live local music and menus of iconic Louisiana dishes by award-winning chef Donald Link, chef/owner of Herbsaint, Cochon and Cochon Butcher. There is even a bar modeled after an iconic New Orleans streetcar, plus a variety of concession stands.

Inside the center, and along with the Barrett-Jackson team, you will find a team of dedicated Guest Service Ambassadors (GSAs) who serve as information liaisons between the facility and its guests. Positioned throughout the expansive lobby, you can easily identify these helpful ambassadors by their distinctive purple jackets.

Barrett-Jackson’s host hotel, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, is conveniently situated just down the street from the convention center, making it an easy walk for attendees. Those preferring to drive to the auction will find ample parking available at the convention center for a daily fee. To cater to the needs of electric vehicle owners, there are four free charging stations located in Lot F, specifically at 400 Calliope Street. Attendees also have the option of reserving a parking space in advance using the ParkMobile app, available in the App Store and Google Play. For the convenience of guests using taxis or rideshare services, there are designated zones specifically designated for drop-off and pick-up near the Convention Center.

The Convention Center is approximately 17 miles (a 35-minute drive) from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (commercial and private flights) and 10 miles (a 15-minute drive) from the New Orleans Lakefront Airport (private flights).

Join Barrett-Jackson in Louisiana September 28-30 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, located at 900 Convention Center Blvd. For more information regarding the inaugural New Orleans Auction, click here.

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By: Barrett-Jackson
Title: NEW ORLEANS ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER: The Site for Barrett-Jackson’s Louisiana Auction
Sourced From: www.barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/new-orleans-ernest-n-morial-convention-center-the-site-for-barrett-jacksons-louisiana-auction/
Published Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:18:36 +0000

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Prizefighter: A custom Ducati Monster 600 built for a Turkish actor

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Custom Ducati Monster 600 by Bunker Custom Cycles
The Ducati Monster is widely credited with saving the Italian marque in the 90s. Part of its success lies in its minimalist brawler aesthetic—and part of it lies in the fact that Ducati has always offered the Monster in myriad engine sizes at varying price points. If you couldn’t quite spring for an M900 back in 1994, the Ducati Monster 600 looked just as cool, cost less, and still made adequate power.

Decades on, the Monster is a very different beast and has even shed its trademark trellis frame. But the mid-90s Monster still has appeal—and it’s got tons of custom bike potential, as evidenced by this custom Ducati Monster 600 from Turkey’s Bunker Custom Cycles.

Custom Ducati Monster 600 by Bunker Custom Cycles

The 1998-model Monster 600 belongs to the Turkish actor Kadir Doğulu, who went through considerable effort to obtain it. The story goes that the bike was one of four imported to Turkey in the late 90s as show bikes for a major local 4×4 event. Kadir spotted it in the corner of a parking garage gathering dust and hassled the owner for ten years before he finally agreed to sell it.

By then, the Monster 600 was desperately in need of rescue. A decade of being parked had given the elements time to work, leaving the chassis, fuel tank, and a whole whack of alloy parts covered in rust. Kadir held onto the bike for a while, then called in the brothers at Bunker Custom Cycles, Mert and Can Uzer, to revive it.

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By: Wesley Reyneke
Title: Prizefighter: A custom Ducati Monster 600 built for a Turkish actor
Sourced From: www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati-monster-600
Published Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:57:09 +0000

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Where Is the 2024 Honda CB750 Hornet Naked Bike?

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Honda’s CB750 Hornet was officially unveiled in Europe last year, and has appeared in other markets globally—just not the US.
Honda’s CB750 Hornet was officially unveiled in Europe last year, and has appeared in other markets globally—just not the US. (Honda Europe/)

It’s been 25 years since Honda’s massively popular 600cc Hornet wheelied onto European tarmac, so when word got out a couple of years ago that a new Hornet was in development the buzz (sorry) around the internet was palpable. The first and second-gen Hornets were almost universally beloved for their light weight, revvy characterful engine, and uh, down-to-earth price tags. Fun, practical, and cheap? It’s no wonder crowds of riders signed up to own one. And while the naked-bike segment has evolved tremendously in the ensuing years, a midsize model with those same characteristics along with the reliability and build quality Honda’s known for—at the right price—might still put up a good fight against its Trident 660 and MT-07 rivals.

The Hornet’s chassis is dominated by a new lightweight diamond steel frame and Showa suspension front and rear.
The Hornet’s chassis is dominated by a new lightweight diamond steel frame and Showa suspension front and rear. (Honda Europe/)

Sure enough, Honda pulled the wraps off its long-anticipated CB750 Hornet at the 2022 Intermot show in Germany, and it had all the goods we could hope for: a rollicking 91 hp twin engine (not an inline-four like the old model), a robust menu of standard features, and a better-than-expected electronics package. The compact 755cc Unicam eight-valve parallel-twin engine was entirely new, as was the diamond steel frame, and the bike sported throttle-by-wire, ABS, four ride modes, traction and wheelie control, a six-speed transmission, and more.

Initial reports praised its fat midrange, agility, and unique sound (for a parallel twin). It weighed less than 420 pounds, and for a naked middleweight, the price was right; less than 8,000 euro (about $8,500 USD).

Related: 2024 Honda XL750 Transalp First Look Preview

The new Hornet shares its all-new compact 755cc parallel-twin engine with Honda’s just-released XL750 Transalp, though there are slight differences.
The new Hornet shares its all-new compact 755cc parallel-twin engine with Honda’s just-released XL750 Transalp, though there are slight differences. (Honda Europe/)

You can bet plenty of US riders immediately thought, “Great, North America will get it next year.” And really, that didn’t seem like an outlandish idea. The bike had been teased since at least 2021, beginning with computer illustrations and then more fleshed-out reveals of a concept version; it had now become a familiar formula, with Honda then usually releasing a full production model in Europe, followed a year later with entry into the North American market. But here we are at the end of 2023 and many of the 2024 US models have already been announced, including the reborn 2024 Transalp model, which—it almost feels like a slap in the face—uses the same exact 755cc engine as the Hornet. A bike with the same drivetrain as the Hornet, that wasn’t expected in the US at all this year, and yet…

Hello, Honda?

A 5.0-inch color TFT display allows access to rider modes, traction control, engine-braking, and anti-wheelie settings.
A 5.0-inch color TFT display allows access to rider modes, traction control, engine-braking, and anti-wheelie settings. (Honda Europe/)

As we said, the engine is all-new, with the parallel twin using Honda’s latest vortex airflow ducting to improve intake flow in the low-end and midrange. Peak power is 90.5 hp at 9,500 rpm, with max torque of 55.3 lb.-ft. coming on at 7,250 rpm. The Hornet’s 755cc mill also uses a 270-degree crank for an uneven firing interval that injects more character to its delivery as well as its sound.

To be fair, the Transalp’s mill is ever so slightly different, with the airbox inlets being longer to give it more midrange, and its back

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By: Andrew Cherney
Title: Where Is the 2024 Honda CB750 Hornet Naked Bike?
Sourced From: www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/honda-cb750-hornet-coming-soon-rumors/
Published Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:17:08 +0000

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Make some noize for the Kawasaki H1 that didn’t race at Glemseck

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Kawasaki H1 drag bike by Krautmotors
The Glemseck 101 is the European event for anyone who loves fast, impractical, and highly imaginative machines. Those who partake in it do so with cult-like levels of obsession—returning year after year in a bid to outdo each other and themselves.

Rolf Reick is a regular face at the Glemseck 101. Based in Heidelberg, Germany, the perpetually cheerful industrial designer heads up a design school in the nearby town of Mannheim. But he also has years of experience building custom bikes—like this wild Kawasaki H1 two-stroke—under the banner of Krautmotors.

Kawasaki H1 drag bike by Krautmotors

Rolf has stockpiled a number of rad bits and pieces over the years. So he set himself a goal of building a drag bike for this year’s Glemseck 101 using only recycled parts from his personal stash, turning to external sources only when necessary. (It’s not the first time he’s used this approach.)

One of the parts that Ralf already had on hand was the triple-cylinder two-stroke engine from a Kawasaki H1 Mach III; the original ‘Widowmaker.’ But it was far from stock. It had previously been rebuilt by the Kawasaki specialist Ralf Gille, with a host of upgrades that included extensive head work, a new crankshaft, and a set of Mikuni carbs.

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By: Wesley Reyneke
Title: Make some noize for the Kawasaki H1 that didn’t race at Glemseck
Sourced From: www.bikeexif.com/kawasaki-h1-krautmotors
Published Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:01:55 +0000

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