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The British Brawler – We ride the Triumph Speed Triple

The British have a long history of two-wheeled rebellion. In the 50s, biker groups called the ‘ton up boys’ roamed London’s inner city streets, congregating in iconic places such as Ace Café. These boys with greased up hairstyles got their name from riding 100mph-capable bikes in the days of spindly frames and wobbly forks. A result of the 1950s era’s economic prosperity, youths from the lower income had the means to indulge in what was previously an elitist hobby of the 1930s – biking. This became a way of life, giving bikes like the original Speed Twin cult status. (more…)

Photo Coverage of the 17/2 “Panjang Track Day” (PTD)

The festive season drew a large crowd at the track with over a hundred bikes participating. There were some incidences, but with just one camera stalking the track side and pits, our range was limited.

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2013 MotoGP Winter Test – Sepang Circuit

It’s February and that can only mean one thing – MotoGP Winter Test in Sepang! Fans of this exhilarating, gravity-defying sport will be kept at the edge of their seats as these young and handsome speed demons race their bikes on the tarmac track for the best lap time.

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Orange County Choppers files for bankruptcy

According to reports circulating the internet, the owner of Orange County Choppers Holdings Inc, has sought bankruptcy, and has sought U.S. Bankruptcy Court protection for the company’s merchandise with plans to liquidate its assets. (more…)

Custom Aprilia: Meet the Vilner Stingray

Renowned automotive custom designers Vilner have taken another (rare) step into the world of motorcycles. The result: a heavily customised Aprilia Tuono aptly named the Stingray.

The Stingray’s transformation from its Tuono base-bike is pretty extensive. It sports a brand new set of fenders, redesigned headlamps and turn signals with LEDs, new side spoilers with two-vents carved in each, tinted/smoked rear lamps, and a redesigned fuel tank. Topping it off, Vilner has reupholstered the seats on the Stingray, re-sprayed the wheels, painted parts of the Tuono’s frame in black, repositioned the license plate holders, and extended the Tuono’s orginal fork and driving chain length by 150mm. (more…)