Almost a year ago we showed you the pics of a highly singular motorcycle concept created by Massow Concept Cycles and designed by interior designer Barend Hemmes a Jaguar shaped motorcycle. The big cat has been renamed NightShadow and it’s perfectly street legal. Even though it’s powered by 1200cc engine the bike’s top speed is only about 50mph and looks pretty uncomfortable to ride for long distances, unless you have a true penchant for riding in a drag racing position.

After the jump you can check out the video of the Jaguar bike from idea to conception and the pics of the new concept that Hemmes is now working on, a bull shaped motorcycle that Red Bull Energy drinks should like.

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The BMW Concept 6 presented at this year’s EICMA can be seen in this video, which shows the in-line six cylinder engine technology on the motorcycle. I’ll admit I wasn’t at first convinced by the “it’s only slightly wider than a classic four-cylinder”, but seeing the video, it isn’t, in fact an enormous monstrosity. The front of the bike is obviously bulky but a smooth fairing and some great colours make it look slimmer than what it actuall is, and if you like it then you’re probably into the futuristic look anyway.

BMW’s aim has not been to fit just any straight six onto a motorcycle, but to fit one that wouldn’t be too wide or too long, depending on which way you assembled it. BMW is so convinced that this will be a market winner, that it will go into production, first as a luxury touring model. For more details, see the full press release after the jump.

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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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Aprilia has released some new shots of its Mana X concept revealed at the Eicma show in Milan.

The Mana X is a concept motorcycle that is automatic and runs off a twin cylinder engine at 850cc, V at 90°. It’s the same engine as the Mana 850 with electronic Sportgear transmission and steel tubular trellis chassis. The Mana X is definitely a unique example in its sector.

The Cafè special has an entirely new layout with brand new rear suspension and generous tyres. While it’s unlikely we’ll see this in production, never say never…

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Aprilia has presented its Mana X concept at the Eicma show in Milan, a project based on the Mana and therefore equipped with a twin cylinder 850cc V engine at 90°, with electronic sportgear transmission and tubular trellis chassis.

The Aprilia Mana X, as seen in this Eicma gallery is a special automatic, presented in a new configuration for the Noale company. The new rear suspension linked to the tyres makes this almost a cafè racer or a scrambler.

Being a concept vehicle at this stage there is no news on eventual production. But never say never.

Continue reading: Eicma 2008: Aprilia Mana X concept

A surprise at the 29th Bangkok International Motorshow in Thailand was the presentation of two new Suzuki concept scooters. The show is generally dedicated to cars, but this year there was a sprinkling of motorcycles to give some variety.

Not much is known about the two prototypes, SD-01 and SD-02, that you can see in the photos from Scooter Insight.

The technological solutions that can be seen are quite interesting with front and rear handles, chassis, suspension, a supersport braking system and LED lights. A sophisticated GPS computer is also on board, along with cell phone, MP3 player, stereo system and key-less immobilizer. The video shows the promotion of the two concept scooters.

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