Los Angeles show bike Building Championships
For the 19th event, it was once again a wicked selection of machines that competed in the Sportbike class, consisting mainly of long, low, custom Hayabusas with turbochargers and carrying more bling than a downtown compton jewellery store. But there was something refreshingly different unveiled for the first time in 2010 and so, without further [...]
Back in the day-the modern way
Article by Yanik (Translated in English) and Photos by John Zamora When it comes to wheels Rican, one imagines is a Harley with a bearded tattooed, a gang leader on a Busa and extended to the chrome pins Gommard. The lowest caste, that of sports bling-blingisées, our colleagues at Super Street Bike made their specialties [...]
2011 Long Beach – International Motorcycle Show
The International Motorcycle Show rolled through southern California, and despite terrible weather there were plenty of excited enthusiasts mingling amongst the new bikes and gear. One of the highlights was the unveiling of the Mission R electric race bike. with a claimed 140 HP and a massive 115 FT-LBS of electric torque it certainly got [...]
1987 Suzuki GSX-R750 from R.I.P. to W.F.O.
Restoration projects are for old farts.Why not mate old school heart and soul to new technology instead? Before there were such beasts as Hayabusas and ZX-14s, a single bike ruled the streets. When introduced in 1986, the Suzuki GSX-R750 revolutionized the two-wheeled world and created a new class-the race replica sportbike. Things have come a [...]
2009 2WHEEL TUNER Annual
GSXR750 1986 Limited Edition #3/500 Suzuki’s official R&D prototype machine, Mikuni flat-slide carburettors, Yoshimura Japan Titanium race exhaust, dry clutch, original tyres and oil. Only 435miles Moto GP Werks, Orange, CA. Share this article:
September 2010 2 WHEEL TUNER Best Bikes – Editor’s Picks
GSXR750 1986 Limited Edition, the 2009 Annual Issue To me, this bike signals the switch to the modern-day Superbike.Who can fault the incredible styling of the 1986 GSXR750? This one’s special, as it’s No.3 out of 500 of Suzuki’s official prototype machines. It can comes with Mikuni flat-carbs a Yoshimura titanium race exhaust, a dry [...]
2008 Suzuki Hayabusa – Budget Buster
Las Vegas is renowned for being a city of excess. From grotesque theme hotels to “triple D” sized dancers, there is little in the small desert oasis that isn’t considered too much. Visitors also tend to overindulge, but at least they leave with a lifetime of stories to justify their empty wallets. Custom sportbikes have [...]
2006 Yamaha R1 LE – Unlimited Edition
Yamaha’s trick 2006 R1 LE was simply the starting point for one performance parts addict. From the March, 2010 issue of Super Streetbike By Dave Sonsky Photography by John Zamora You almost wonder why someone would even bother to shell out the extra cash for a limited edition R1 when it’s destined for a major [...]
Project 1987 Suzuki GSX-R750 – Back in The Day, The Modern Way
Think Your Clapped Out Relic Is Worth Nothing More Than A Scrapyard Donation? SSB Shows You Otherwise… From the November, 2009 issue of Super Streetbike / By John Zamora / Photography by Adam Campbell, John Zamora It’s one thing to take a new bike off a showroom floor, bolt on a load of mods and [...]
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