Video: Short film depicts the definition of 'triumph'

If you are not interested in motorcycles, mechanics or old machines, it is probably best skip this post. You see, the short film after the jump is perhaps the best illustration of the ups and downs with the three riders find that we've ever seen on screen. The video shows footage of a much longer single-edged Triumph motorcycle on the open landscape. It is exactly what every motorcyclist when the words "perfect" ride "and worm their way into the conversation believed. There is no traffic and no bad weather - just miles of meandering asphalt and nowhere to be.

But our hero driver runs into a bit of a mechanical hiccups when he stops for a while. Fuel flooding of the cylinder, and despite his efforts, he is a raging ball of frustration after desperately trying to start to know the motorcycle reduced. Provide details of when the crew on Visordown, the scene of the visual design of the famous line of Robert M Pirsig's "If the machine produces tranquility it's right If it bothers you it is wrong until either the machine or changed your mind.."

We will not spoil the end for you, but if you ever find yourself in a similar situation, you know, the thrill of victory only too well. Hit the jump to check out Blazer for themselves.

Blazer from Daniel Crouch on Vimeo.

New Kickboxer Concept is all-wheel-drive diesel insanity on two wheels

It's been a while since we heard from Ian McElroy. As you may remember, he has the twisted eyes that came with the idea of the filing of a Subaru boxer four-cylinder engine between the rails of a motorcycle frame. Now it seems that he has a busy bee, as was shown taking his first on the concept kick boxer. McElroy has set about Reimagining his creation with a diesel boxer lumps in the center of the action. The engine is still available from Fuji Heavy Industries, although it is both small lumps and efficient than the old petrol.

The latest addition to the kick boxer family offers new body and a different swing arm design with a new turbo configuration. Not crazy enough for you? How about an all-wheel-drive version of the oil-combustion-engine stuck in your pipe? McElroy was a twin-chain design that works with some help from a jack shaft, pinion gear and a drive shaft.

These are not just some random renderings, though. McElroy says it all CAD files it needs to manufacture the bikes and set up. All he needs is to do the coin. Shall we start passing the hat?

Video: The making of the Falcon Kestrel

We have set about ticking off the days of the year 2011 with a little help from the ever lush bike Exif calendar. Together with some of the best photographs on two wheels, we also have a quick history of the proposed bike of the month as well as information about the builders have been treated.

This month's machine is nothing more beautiful than the Kestrel Falcon. Wrapped With more than 2,000 man-hours worth of production in the Kestrel, it is little wonder why Falcon took home the Best Custom trophy at the 2010 Quail Motorcycle Gathering.

Falcon now has as friendly, a video showing exactly what went into the creation Kestrel release. According to Hell For Leather builder Ian Barry is a sucker for the use of some of the lost art of metals, including silver, and all his talents to the realization of this particular bike came to life. Check out the video after the jump.

Norton 961 Commando SE to land in the U.S. by April [w/video]

Norton fiends can look forward now official - the risen bicycle manufacturer biscuits are finally available here from the U.S. either in April or May. The deadline depends on whether can swim 961 Commando by EPA test if the company is confident that there should be no problems. A whopping total of 200 limited edition 961 Commando SE models were built, and were assigned 50 for the U.S. sales only a handful still as of yesterday. Each one of the British approach were discussed. Buyers can choose between a wire-wheeled version for about $ 17,999, or a carbon wheels iteration for $ 19,499.
The best part? They are off models.
Norton plans for a sports model to introduce at $ 19,500, but prices up at $ 22,000 for the company café racer. As the Commando SE, these bikes are scheduled to land in our neck of the woods in April.
After classic motorcycle, Norton is currently working on a dealer network in the country to create the open air. Former Ducati North America CEO Dan Van Epps was hired recently to the rudder Norton Motorcycles USA, and there the word that Norton, have a presence in 50 centers of the top people in America want. Here she hopes to plan the introduction of a more reasonable effective model for the rest of us plebes, too. Hit the jump to check out Commando SE 961 introduction video.

2011 KTM 1190 RC8 R gets cheaper, more desirable

KTM prices for the company absurd uncanny RC8 2011 1190 R has announced, and there is plenty to get excited too. The bike is now for a full $ 3,500 cheaper than last year's model, which KTM has saddled the machine to go with a suggested retail price of $ 16,499 funds. This number represents the 1190 RC8 R at the same price point as the more mortal 1190 RC8 (non-R), the KTM killed this year.
We recommend that if you put money for either a 1190 or 2010 1190 RC8 RC8 R, you're kicking yourself as hard as your leg to swing at the moment.
The 2011 1190 RC8 R packs 172 hp, thanks in part to its dual-ignition engine that gives more power and fuel consumption (up to 12 percent compared to the old design) and KTM says the company's engineers in a heavier cast crank and flywheel to provide smoother acceleration. A minty-fresh ECU, new 52-mm throttle body and idle control cam are all part of the mix as well.
Suspension wise, the 2011 1190 RC8 with R greater air chamber in the fork and the rear spring rate is adjusted for a comfortable ride. There are even a number of new lever controls all the Seal the Deal. How is this more for your money?
KTM also offers a full racing version called the 1190 RC8 Race Spec R that a headlight, taillight and turn signals forfeited to the hardcore hardware such as a full titanium exhaust and a staggering 180 hp for the same V-Twin. Expect to shell $ 19,999 for the pleasure of twisting the throttle on that titanium.

BMW prices K 1600 GT at $20,900

If your riding pants in the saddle of the 2012 BMW K 1600 GT, or the K 1600 GTL want to park, get ready to hand over a stack of shiny pennies. BMW has officially released pricing on both bikes, and the K 1600 GT will again charge a high but still reasonable $ 20,900 without the $ 495 target.
Sounds like a hefty chunk of change, right? There is no doubt, but it is only $ 200 more than the base price for the K1200 LT, that it be replaced. Great Delving a little deeper into the BMW model range is the K 1300 GT for $ 19,150 or $ 22,595 with the optional Premium Package.
For the 20K-plus stacks of cash, you are rewarded with subtleties as a dynamic Auxiliary Xenon, heated seat and grips, ABS and an electrically adjustable windscreen, among other tricks. Of course, all this kit is strapped to a workforce of 160 hp, 1649 cc engine. The mill is good for 129 min pound-feet of torque, all of which is available from just 1,500 rpm.
The decision for the K 1600 GTL is also lovers gadgets like Bluetooth, satellite radio and iPod integration in addition to body color top case added. If the sound you want to dance, prepare yourself for your toes to the sounds of tap $ 23,200 plus destination.
Want one? We would get your BMW dealer on speed dial pronto - BMW has announced that it will stop taking orders for the new K-series to focus the end of February due to unexpectedly high demand. Hit the jump for the press release.

FGR Midalu 2500 V6 is our kind of naked crazy

Strolled side of the Tatra 87 from the production, we do not really have the automotive industry in the Czech Republic paid much mind, but thanks to the efforts of the government-funded motorcycle manufacturers, that of the changes. FGR has officially taken the wraps off its first look production bike, and the machine will be a steaming pile of awesome.

At its heart is a 2.5-liter (yes, 2.5 liters!) V6 mill with a jerk-you-off-the-seat 240 horsepower. There are a bunch of carbon fiber on board to keep weight as low as possible, and as a result, the bike weighs 595 pounds in a relatively feathery (claimed).

If the numbers are not enough to get your heart rate should be the wheel design. FGR scrapped the traditional panels for a naked eye, which shows that milled from monstrous V6 and lots of aluminum. Combined with a short tail and a vertical, six-pipe exhaust system provides for the treatment of common Midalu should be legal.

If one as bad as we do, you may be better prepared to fork over a significant cash stack. FGR just not how much to ask it for its first production motorcycle, but as the company to produce only shooting of six units in the first year, you can bet on these things will not be cheap, said.