Italian manufacturer Headbanger Motorcycles did not miss out on the opportunity provided by the 2012 Motor Bike Expo to show off its most recent creations, and once again they surely did not disappoint the audience. The model that probably got the most attention at HB’s massive booth is the Special LowRide (pictured), which has been designed with and named after a popular Italian custom bike magazine. The bike has been unveiled with a proper ceremony during the opening day of the event in Verona, and is based on a standard Headbanger Gipsy Soul - equipped with a 1,530 cc (93 cubic inches) Shovel S&S engine - whose aesthetics have been created by renowned designer Oberdan Bezzi with input coming from both Headbanger and the mag’s staff. The outcome of this collaboration is a magnificent custom bike with a design inspired by the racers of the 70s, which comes with some premium parts such as magnesium wheels by Marvic, brake system by Discacciati and an ‘homemade’ cast aluminum frame courtesy of Metal Bike Garage. To top it off, the paint job was performed by specialist Kaos Design, which adopted certain specific procedures in order to emphasize its ’70s racer’ looks.

Another pretty interesting ‘newcomer’ at the Headbanger Motorcycles’s stand in Verona is a special version of the High Flyin‘ turned into a sort of “cafè racer“ with the simple addition of a mudguard at the rear and new handlebars. These simple modifications change the overall line of the bike quite significantly, making it even more ‘custom’ and unique. We just cannot help but notice how fast this young manufacturer is growing, but if you want to know more Headbanger Motorcycles just check out their official website.

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Italian manufacturer Headbanger Motorcycles presents two new bikes for the year 2012 at the EICMA, equipped with the famous Knuckle and Pan engines - courtesy of S&S - with 93 cubic inches (1.530 cc) dispacement: they are called Summertime and Woodstock Boogie. Both models got that old-school look that gives them that vintage vibe, but use present-day technology to make them reliable and safe as modern standards require.

The colorful Headbanger’s Summertime uses a knuckle engine and is characterized by a softail frame, 19″ rim on the front and a 130 tyre on the rear, ‘high-neck’ fuel tank, t-bar and a little sissybar on the back. It is a real ‘narrow wheels’ experience, with carburettor, primary transmission with a 1 and ¾ inches belt, and secondary transmission by chain. This two-wheeled trip based on an original HB design is available in two versions; Frisco Style e Green & Orange.

Headbanger’s Woodstock Boogie is a return to simplicity: softail frame, S&S pan engine, matt paint-job, high ape-hanger, leather saddle and 9 litres peanut fuel tank (although a fat size 18 litres tank is also available upon request). Also available is a beach-bar handlebar. This 60s looking model will also be available in two versions: Silk & Black Matt and Embossed & Raw Metal.

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