Now, not having seen the first Ghost Rider flick, I can’t really comment on whether the trailer to the sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance looks like it’s going to be any good. Comments over on Motorbiker are that the first “B” film is being followed faithfully by another “B” film, unless we’ve dropped a letter to “C”. Still as one guy says, you can’t get much better (or trashier?) than pissing fire.

In any case, the second Ghost Rider film features a flaming Yamaha V-Max in what is probably some expensive product placement, and Nicolas Cage who has just become our favourite B movie actor. Lots of firey skulls and stuff to check out in the trailer, and see the pics below for what the V-Max looks like when it’s not running around, armageddon style (although you can see why it’s the right kind of bike for the movie).

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This video presents the two brand new Victory Motorcycles models for 2012. The models have been added to the range to expand it and don’t substitute any previous models. A new Victory Edge program has also been developed which is a new quality and performance control system to ensure the customer gets the best product.

The Victory High Ball model already debuted this year, but hasn’t been on sale so far. It will hit dealerships from next year and has been built using the Vegas and Hammer chassis. It’s very much the retro bobber bike, with wide vintage-style tyres and high handlebars. Colours include options like matte black and it will represent the entry-level model of the cruiser range.

The Victory Cross Country Tour is a new version of the standard Cross Country, but is closer to a grand touring model, particularly in teh company of two. It has features like new adjustable leg protection fairing, large windshield and a spacious top case, and will appear in the range between the Cross and the Vision.

Continue reading: Video: new Victory Motorcycles High Ball and Cross Country Tour

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Yamaha cruiser motorcycle subsidiary, Star Motorcycles has debuted the 2011 Stryker. This new chopper wants to enter into direct competition with Honda’s Fury.

Much more muscular and aggressive looking than the Fury, the Stryker mounts a 1304cc V-Twin engine, based on the Yamaha V-Star XVS1300A and delivers 107Nm of torque. The custom chopper has raked out front forks with a 21-inch front wheel, 210 rear wheel, belt drive, a super low 26.4-inch seat, steel mudguards and a double exhaust

The Stryker at the moment will be available only in the U.S. and comes in three colors: Reddish Copper, Impact Blue and Raven and prices range from $10,990 and $11,240.

After the jump more pics and launch video.

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We’ve already seen the M-Org Motorcycle concept by prolific Russian designer Mikhail Smolyanov who is also known as Solif.

This is another of his designs, a steampunk chopper that Solif designed in 3D max. The chopper is a mix of high tech and vintage with an abundant use of copper and/or brass that helps define the steampunk movement.

Source | solifdesign.blogspot.com

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This Harley Davidson-based motorcycle hearse might be the only way to go for many die-hard bike fans. The bike hearse concept was built by Mike Price from New Zealand, and starting with two mag wheels and a coffin, took about five years to build in his spare time. It’s based on a 1350cc Harley engine, is five metres long and weighs 900 kg.

It cost about 50,000 NZD to build, which is equivalent to about 27,000 euros. Price is hoping to get some purchasers for his concept which might sound silly, unless you think of the many crazy things that people like do for their last farewell…Check out the motorcycle hearse video after the jump.

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Russian designer Michael Smolyanov has come up with this eye-catching green and yellow concept chopper that is very eco-friendly.

The M-Org or Organic Bike as it’s been called, is entirely made from grown organic materials, that includes the frame, the suspensions and the steering components, which according to the designer makes the bike much more lighter and stronger.

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Lorenzo Lamas new company, Lorenzo Cycles has finally taken off and has teamed up with custom bike builder Eddie Trotta, after replacing Ralph Randolph who produced only the first two bikes.

The Icon is the team’s first production model and they’ll produce only 13 of these unique limited edition motorcycles. Lorenzo Cycles besides offering bikes, also has an apparel, jewelery and accessories line.

After the jump more pics and The Icon’s specs.

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Not everyone in the world can afford a US made Harley Davidson or a mean looking customized chopper but would like to ride something that looks vaguely similar, so China’s Rhone Motorcycle company has come up with this essential looking chopper called the Heist 200.

Seen at this year’s EICMA show, the Heist 200 is a simple 4 stroke air cooled 200cc bike, but a 250cc model is also available and according to the specs it’s able to hit a maximum speed of 88 km/h.

The company website says they export all over the world and they’re certified ISO9001 and 3C, DOT, EPA and EEC.

Source | Rocket Garage via moto22

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A lot of interesting motorcycle concepts seem to be coming out of universities these days, and this is the latest and it comes from Chalmers University in Gothenburg. The idea behind the Verdandi project was to investigate why fewer women than men ride motorcycles, and what can be done to attract female users and customers to the motorcycle market.

The end result was that women want safety, low enviromental impact, comfort and ergonomics, storage and identity and this concept bike supposedly encompasses all six features.

Not bad, but from this woman’s point of view, I’m keeping my custom bike.

Source | topspeed

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Orange County Choppers is producing a hybrid motorcycle in a deal with Schneider Electric. According to a statement the aim is to build a motorcycle “capable of traveling farther, without refueling or recharging, than any other OCC bike in history”. The move comes after OCC has already produced an electric chopper and so it seems we could be going eco in the chopper market of all sectors.

Schneider Electric will provide the components and technical knowledge to build the hybrid bike, which may have something like a parallel power train a bit like that originally used on the Toyota Prius hatchback car.

Apparently the hybrid chopper should be ready by the end of 2009, exclusively offered to contract partners who will get their own Orange County Chopper. Unfortunately there are no pics yet, but for more details, the press release is after the jump.

Source | Autoblog

Continue reading: Orange County Choppers to make hybrid motorcycle with Schneider Electric

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