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Custom Kawasaki Zephyr 1100, Honda café racer, Ducati Scrambler and Cake Åik e-bike.
Performance and utility are the words of the week. We kick off with a 1100 cc Kawasaki endurance racer, followed by a farm-built Honda mashup, a street-legal electric utility bike from Cake, and a Ducati Scrambler turned dreamy café racer from Motocrew.

Custom Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 by 72 HKG Performance
Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 by 72 HKG Performance This Kawasaki café racer project began just like so many before it, with the simple question of “what else ya got?” Jorge and Antonio, the builders behind the Spanish workshop 72 HKG Performance, had taken a small road trip to pick up a project car, when they found this Kawasaki tucked away in the garage, covered with a blanket of unrealized potential.

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By: Morgan Gales
Title: Speed Read, January 15, 2023
Sourced From: www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-news-january-15-2023
Published Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2023 17:01:08 +0000

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Most Desired Bikes – Ultimate Collectible Motorcycles by Taschen

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The Yamaha Works Team makes magic happen in the grass at Circuit Paul Ricard before the 1973 French Grand Prix. The winning No. 1 YZR250 OW17 of racing legend Jarno Saarinen is front and center.
The Yamaha Works Team makes magic happen in the grass at Circuit Paul Ricard before the 1973 French Grand Prix. The winning No. 1 YZR250 OW17 of racing legend Jarno Saarinen is front and center. (Simon Clay (courtesy Sammy Miller Museum)/)

For those who did their time in the field of liberal arts, Taschen needs no introduction. Its large-format photography, fine arts and architectural books (among other disciplines) have been testing the weight limits of coffee tables since 1983. It has finally turned its attention to collectible motorcycles with its massive, two-volume set entitled Ultimate Collectible Motorcycles. Stick an orchid in that jar of screws, it’s story time.

A 1913 or 1914 Feilbach Limited V-twin, manufactured in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This example was produced by owner Arthur Feilbach himself from spare parts.
A 1913 or 1914 Feilbach Limited V-twin, manufactured in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This example was produced by owner Arthur Feilbach himself from spare parts. (Bonhams/)
Joe Wolters, Jake DeRosier, and Charles Balke, all on Excelsiors, in the Class A heats at the opening day of racing at the Los Angeles Stadium in 1912.
Joe Wolters, Jake DeRosier, and Charles Balke, all on Excelsiors, in the Class A heats at the opening day of racing at the Los Angeles Stadium in 1912. (Stephen Wright Archive/Don Emde Collection/)

With extensive help from George Barber, Sammy Miller, Gordon McCall, Paul d’Orleans, Bonhams, and Team Obsolete, Charlotte and Peter Fiell have assembled a well-thought-out collection of 100 of the world’s most extraordinary (and therefore collectible) motorcycles. The criteria for inclusion includes, “engineering and design innovation, functional beauty, raw power, competition histories, exceptional rarity, and inherent desirability.” It’s a subjective exercise, to be sure. Is something actually “collectible” if there’s only one of them? But this is academic nitpicking. Their choices are solidly based in fact. Is anything more objective than money?

Detail of hot tube ignition air intake on the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller. The air intake provided oxygen for the igniter flame in the ignition box, and also an exit for the exhaust gas from the burner.
Detail of hot tube ignition air intake on the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller. The air intake provided oxygen for the igniter flame in the ignition box, and also an exit for the exhaust gas from the burner. (Yesterdays/)

While the photography is standard and stunning, the value of this work lies in the words. Extensive research and documentation accompanies each of the 100 examples. The authors’ admitted love for roadracing and competition mean most of the examples saw success at the track or represented a sea change in engineering and/or technology. Their collectibility is equal parts scarcity and story. Great insights abound. About Italian race programs in the 1960s (edited for length):

“…thieving the contents of a factory parts store was a normal modus operandi for the employees. The only team/factory where this did not occur was MV Agusta, because Count Domenico ran a very close shop with only a handful of trusted employees…”

Indian Powerplus Boardtrack Racer, 1916–23. It produced 16 hp with a top speed of 100-plus mph. It’s estimated less than 100 were produced.
Indian Powerplus Boardtrack Racer, 1916–23. It produced 16 hp with a top speed of 100-plus mph. It’s estimated less than 100 were produced. (Heroes Motors (@sergebueno)/)
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By: Anders T. Carlson
Title: Most Desired Bikes – Ultimate Collectible Motorcycles by Taschen
Sourced From: www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/most-desired-bikes-ultimate-collectible-motorcycles-book-by-taschen/
Published Date: Wed, 10 May 2023 20:38:13 +0000

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Scandi-ly Clad: NUEN’s neo-futuristic electric motorcycle concept

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Electric motorcycle concept by NUEN MOTO
There’s much debate around the aesthetics of electric motorcycles. Should they follow traditional motorcycle design norms, or should they take advantage of their radically different drivetrains to tread new ground? This sharp prototype from NUEN MOTO in Vietnam does both, and we’re here for it.

NUEN MOTO is an electrical motorcycle startup with its roots firmly in the world of design. Co-founder Gia Nguyen first launched NUEN as a design studio, then added an apparel label and a custom motorcycle business. Now, they’re looking to release their first production electric bike.

Electric motorcycle concept by NUEN MOTO

You’re looking at their first prototype, the NU-E. But it’s not quite the same bike as the one that they’ll eventually be taking to market. The NU-E was built as a proof of concept, and as a test bed to gather rider feedback and make improvements.

“We’re focused on designing and building the sleekest and most innovative electric motorcycles for the Vietnamese and Asian market,” says Gia. “We’re a team of true motorcycle enthusiasts, experienced builders and engineers from Vietnam, Sweden and the USA. We’re really passionate about building a bike that we’d love to ride and be proud of.”

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By: Wesley Reyneke
Title: Scandi-ly Clad: NUEN’s neo-futuristic electric motorcycle concept
Sourced From: www.bikeexif.com/electric-motorcycle-concept-nuen
Published Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:01:44 +0000

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2023 Honda PCX Scooter First Look Preview

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The PCX remains a part of Honda’s four-scooter lineup for the 2023 model year.
The PCX remains a part of Honda’s four-scooter lineup for the 2023 model year. (Honda/)

Honda has officially confirmed the return of its PCX scooter for 2023. Now the PCX comes in a new Matte Brown Metallic and is only available as an ABS-equipped model for $4,149. For context, the PCX was available last year in both ABS and non-ABS forms in Pearl White.

This scooter’s last major engine update occurred in 2021, when displacement increased to the current 157cc. For 2023, there are no mechanical updates on the freeway-capable 157cc single or its fully automatic transmission system.

Related: 2023 Honda Navi First Look Preview

Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) is equipped to improve safety in low traction situations. According to Honda, this system monitors wheel speed and throttle opening, and when slip is detected, the system intervenes by limiting engine torque. It can be turned off as needed.

Related: The Best Automatic Motorcycles 2022

Suspending the scooter over the rough blacktop is a 31mm telescopic fork with 3.9 inches of travel and dual shocks with 3.7 inches of travel. The 2.1-gallon fuel tank is located under the floorboard for a low center of gravity.

Commuter conveniences include a 1.7-liter front storage compartment with a USB-C socket as well as a massive 30-liter underseat storage space that is claimed to fit a full-face helmet. It comes with a sidestand and centerstand for a small parking footprint.

When it comes to styling there’s the bubbly retro-styled Metropolitan and then there’s the modern and angular PCX. And Honda was sure to be consistent with the sharp details on the latter.

Not only does the engine cover match the scooter’s design lines, but its LED taillight design incorporates an “X” shape to distinguish the PCX. The rest of the LED lights and three-dimensional bezel structure around the LCD display keeps the edgy aesthetic going.

Want to get your hands on the latest PCX? US dealerships will have this vehicle available beginning June 2023.

Related: 2023 Yamaha XMAX Scooter First Look Preview

2023 Honda PCX Technical Specifications and Price

PRICE:$4,149ENGINE:157cc, OHC, liquid-cooled single; 4 valves/cyl.BORE x STROKE:60.0 x 55.5mmCOMPRESSION RATIO:12.0:1FUEL DELIVERY:Fuel injection w/ 28mm throttle bodyCLUTCH:Dry, automatic centrifugalTRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE:V-matic/beltFRAME:N/AFRONT SUSPENSION:31mm telescopic fork; 3.9 in. travelREAR SUSPENSION:Twin shocks; 3.7 in. travelFRONT BRAKE:Hydraulic caliper, 220mm disc w/ ABSREAR BRAKE:Mechanical 130mm drum w/ ABSWHEELS, FRONT/REAR:Aluminum; 14 in./13 in.TIRES, FRONT/REAR:110/70-14 / 130/70-13RAKE/TRAIL:26.5°/3.1 in.WHEELBASE:51.7 in.SEAT HEIGHT:30.1 in.FUEL CAPACITY:2.1 gal.CLAIMED WET WEIGHT:288 lb.WARRANTY:1 yearAVAILABLE:JuneCONTACT:powersports.honda.com

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By: Serena McKnight
Title: 2023 Honda PCX Scooter First Look Preview
Sourced From: www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/honda-pcx-scooter-first-look-preview-2023/
Published Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:01 +0000

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