Custom Bikes by Goldhammer

This great work of art was given birth by the known Canadian custom enthusiast Roger Goldammer. He said he wanted to harmoniously mix elements from classical as well as modern bikes. The result is “Goldammer Board Tracker” or “BTR-3” a true beauty in the world of motorcycles. This bike incorporates the classic look of a board-track-racer (the kind of bike that was used to race over an oval board track… a very dangerous type of race in case one of the racers crashed because of the boards) and the modern technical characteristics of a V-twin engine. The frame is only apparently rigid, the rear spring is hidden somewhere beneath the seat and one can only be blinded by the beauty of a V-twin Evo of 1640cmc mounted on a 20’s looking bike. This bike won the title of World Champion in 2004.

Motorcycles with ABS: Honda

Honda is one of my favorite brands for both motorcycles and cars. It seems they are the most reliable brand in the world. And now they have decided something that will improve the safety of their bikes: introducing the combined braking system CBS-ABS. Their decision was to upgrade all of their new sport, touring models over 250 cc and scooters by the end of 2007 with this new braking system. I like this decision as I am sure more and more factories will adopt a similar upgrade for their bikes. The Dual-CBS system activates the braking off both wheels but with a different force. The Single-CBS system allows the separate braking of wheels but nonetheless the braking off the front (for example) will automatically trigger the soft braking of the rear wheel as well. This seems to be a very good decision for any motorcycle manufacturer because this will improve the safety of all us riders on the streets. Until now, over 2 millions Honda motorcycles have been equipped with this type of system. Be safe!

The Fastest wheelie

Dave Rogers was one of the lucky ones to try it. He was able to do a wheelie with an average speed of 220,3km/h. The length of the distance he managed to keep his front wheel in the air was about a kilometer. Another crazy person… who holds the world record (Guinness Book Of World Records) is Billy “The Blind” Baxter. This guy managed to do a wheelie on his Kawasaki ZX-12 R at a speed of 265,3km/h but over a shorter distance. They both have my respects. But records aren’t broken only by adrenaline junkies here is a guy that did it out of pure pleasure: Emilio Scotto. This guy was able to ride his bike , a Honda Goldwing over a distance of 735000km in ten years. … I think he only got off his bike when he needed to eat and sleep. Or maybe only to sleep.

Indian Dakota Four or Four In-line Cylinders

Indian the famous American motorcycle brand was re-invented in Edinburgh, England. By Alan Forbes, the builder of the four in-line cylinder motorcycles. These bikes are a new replica of the famous four in-line air cooled engines. The design and the technology used in the process of building these cool bikes has evolved greatly since the unveiling of the first prototypes in 1999. Today the 1845cmc engine has a power of 110 Hp and a torque of nothing less then 201Nm at 3750 rpm and a weight of 350kg. The Dakota Four (one of the bike's name) is, despite the nostalgic classical look, a modern piece of work equipped with an electronic fuel injection kit and braking discs of 320mm in diameter. But all good things come with a price: “The Dakota Four” in its version “Classic Deluxe” costs 27 000 euros. Exclusivity has its price…