Verona is currently hosting the 2010 Motor Bike Expo, and an entire area of the fair will be dedicated to “Kustom Kulture”, managed by Low Ride magazine and the Custom Sickles site. Everything from tuning, to custom bikes, tattoos and paint jobs will be on display to celebrate the cultural movement which started in the US in the mid 50’s and names such as Von Dutch (Kenny Howard).

The Motor Bike Expo for 2010 largely involves the artistic side of motorcycling, after last year’s workshop theme where live bike assembling and building took place. You can find plenty to see from sculpture to pinstriping, painting, live art and famous personalities.

Among the artists present are: Custom Design, Danx Pinstriping, El Cheapo, El Rana, Empire32, Giampo Coppa, Massimo Gurnari, Massy Zeta, Rica VonSpades, Riccardo “Ricky” Brodini and The Arch Villani.

Kustom Kulture al Motor Bike Expo 2010

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This Totti Motori effort comes from Roberto at Totti motors in Italy, a specialist parts and tuning dealership.

This creation is called the Yabsa 750 and is a special retro-future job, with parts in carbon, steel, a sports fork, and vintage structure, but with GPS navigation system. What looks like a messy mix, actually comes off well.

The engine is a touched-up Yamaha XS 650, with BSA chassis given this a kind of modern streetfighter look. No prizes for guessing where the company is based… Bologna! For more information and futher pics of Roberto’s creations, go to the Totti Motori site.

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If you happen to visit the upcoming Motor Show fair in Essen, Germany you can see this big drivable motorbike. The fair will open from November 29th until December 7th.

This mega-bike was made by Gregory Dunham from the US, Stockton California, and measures 3.429 meters tall to the top of handlebars, 6.187 meters long and the weight of this bike 2.948 tonnes. Is powered by a 8.2 Litre V8 engine. The tyres are 1.88 meters tall, we don’t know if the brand is Bridgestone or Michelin? If you were looking for a hefty snow-bike… Picture by AP Photo/Frank Augstein.

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Team Herman Jolink, riding the Ducati 999RS in Drachten (NL), finished 3rd during the Euro Series Super Twin Class, Top Gas Championship 2008.

Best times: 402 meters in 8,479 seconds at 265 km/h
0 to 100 km/h in only 1,242 seconds.

I think I saw them during the World Ducati Week in Misano!

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If you have a question or if you want to know more about Boss Hoss, just have a look at this movie. Rad Hunsley explains every detail about the eight cylinder bike.

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While it looks like something out of a Robocop film, this project is actually real. What you see in the video is a prototype for an innovative form of transport constituted by an exoskeleton with wheels and an engine.

It’s easy to drive and ecological thanks to its lithium battery. And while it should be easy to park, will we really be getting about on something like this or will it be a flop like the Segway…?

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Loncin, Zongshen and Jialing are the three biggest Chinese motorcycle builders and they will join forces to build a 600cc sports bike for European market. They will directly target Japanese and European motorcycles and prices are expected to be around €6000. The three are each taking separated parts to develop like suspension, brakes, instruments and fuel-injection systems. The bikes are expected on the market in late 2009.

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Termignoni’s for the new Harley-Davidson XR1200.

After the news on twowheels about the production of the Harley-Davidson XR1200, exhaust manufacturer Termignoni has developed a brand new exhaust-line for the new-comer.

You can buy the 2×1x2 exhaust in carbon or in titanium. And you can also choose from the Racing 102dB model or the Racing+ plug 94db model. Prices for this latest Termignoni product are around € 1600.

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The Shockster Turbo Diesel enters production!

“I want to build about 10 pieces of the Shockster Turbo Diesel in the next coming years” said Thomas Schicle, the manufacturer from this self-made bike.

The bike is compatible with the new coming biodiesel, build with a catalysator, braking system from Braking with the Wave model, tyres from Avon, the fuel consumption is about 3 to 4 liters/100 km, a weight from 305 kg and a very special and original sound.

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After bringing you the Triumph Joker, here’s another gem from RocketGarage: a minibike equipped with a 500cc engine. This is a mini dragster with an incredible power-weight ratio.

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Just in time for the film perhaps, but this Triumph Joker that you see was photographed in an area in North Milan, and published on RocketGarage. It’s a Cafè Racer inspired by the Batman character, though perhaps not quite up to Bat Mobile standards.

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Skidmarx is offering a kit for the Aprilia Mana 850 which includes windshield, headlights, chain cover and rear mudguard. Two versions for the shield include the smaller Sport and larger Touring, 3mm thick, they push air up over the head of the rider. 14 colours are available, which can be matched with the lights to achieve a more racing look.

The rear mudguard and chain cover come with stainless steel fittings and shock absorber protection. Approximate pricing of the kit is as follows: Sport windshield 100 euros, Tourer shield 177 euros, lights 31 euros and rear mudguard with chain cover 180 euros (carbon version is 316 euros).

For more information go to www.styl-moto.com .

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