Ian McElroy’s Kickboxer Subaru Powered Concept Motorcycle
March 23rd, 2010
For most motorcycle enthusiasts, one-off designed bikes can be a hit or miss. Some are flashy and unrealistic, some are buried in chrome and electronics—but sometimes you come across a one-off bike that stirs emotion and a primal urge, provoking an adrenaline rush. Ian McElroy’s “KickBoxer” is just that; it makes you wonder “what if”?
Ian brought a concept to the table and it was an instant internet hit. Hours upon hours of research, developing/finding parts that fit so as to be machined later, out of aluminum, for the final product. The idea was to create something that indeed COULD be built! Over a year of hard work and dedication brought us the first 3D renders—and they were quickly posted everywhere you can find motorcycle news on the internet.
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International Motorcycle Show in NYC
March 23rd, 2010
New York City’s biggest bike trade show, the International Motorcycle Show rode into the Jacob Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan this January. The IMS attracted all the big dogs, the small-timers, and everyone in between. This is primarily a trade show to display the newest bikes and cycle products to the general public. As might be expected in a commercial venue, the doings included a hip-hop act and dance crew, a fashion show, Tap-Out fighters, celebrity built bikes, tons of chrome, new factory production bikes, demonstrations, debuts, NY vendor style food, beer and lots and lots and lots of vests and patches. Throughout the 3 day event, a couple hundred thousand people made their way through the venue.
A Fighting Spirit – Confederate Motorcycles
March 23rd, 2010
A Fighting Spirit is a new column featuring people, companies and products that may not be fighter-specific, but still, in some way embrace the streetfighter attitude. First up is a unique, high-end American motorcycle company with a passion to deliver raw power in a pure mechanical form: Confederate Motorcycles.
The first time I saw a picture of the Confederate Wraith, I was immediately drawn to its raw mechanical look and menacing presence. Its overall shape incites visions of a predatory cat, ready to pounce on its unsuspecting prey. The use of carbon fiber and unfinished metal adds stunning visual contrast and elegance. The Wraith’s new big brother —the Fighter—features a much more angular look, and a longer wheelbase better suited for fast launches and straight-line dominance.
FOH Cafe
February 12th, 2010
Roman Levin of FOH Cycle Fab has to be the hardest-working builder on the North American fighter scene. Roman has consecutively turned out one after the other of the baddest fighters in North America over the past year. His love for the bikes he builds, attention to detail, and distinct style push him to the top of the industry, one bike at a time. This stunning cafe took almost two years to complete, as it took back-burner to the DL fighter, my 929 #1, and various other projects.
Clearly, any cafe purists would scoff at us for calling this bike as such, with all the modern bits on it. But it has all the iconic stylings of a cafe, stripped to bare essentials with its small humpback tail, low bars, and single round headlight. What purists may refer to as essentials, would not be nearly satisfactory for today’s fighters. The TL’s powerful twin motor, updated Kawi front suspension, Triumph rear arm and oversized rim, loud snorting exhaust, striking mixture of paint and carbon fiber bodywork bring the classic styling to a high performance machine.
Finnish Stunt Crew Plan Bee Calls It Quits
January 9th, 2010
Finnish motorcycle stunt team Plan Bee´s eight-year career has come to an end. The team has performed in a wide variety of venues, from industrial sites and courtyards to Germany´s Hockenheim Nitrolympx events in front of 80,000 people.
During the last three years, Plan Bee has been blessed with KTM factory equipment and support. Therefore, it was an easy decision to end their career while they were still “on – top”. A quick note from Plan Bee: “Riders still do not stop riding, the bikers are here to stay! They all have their own way to go.”
FOH Cycle Fab StreetKilla 1992 Suzuki GSXR
January 9th, 2010
1992 Suzuki GSXR
Mikuni RS flat slide carb
99 GSXR 750 wheels
99 GSXR brake rotors and calipers
Yosh RS3 exhaust shortened with custom flange
One off carbon fiber tail section
KXF headlight modified and reproduced in carbon fiber
05 GSXR 1000 tail light fit in tail
Modified stock rear sets
Fighter Fest 2009
January 9th, 2010
In its second year, Fighter Fest, has become the only bike show I look forward to attending each year. Sponsored by Karns Performance during Carlisle Bike Fest, FF is a show within a show. We have our own corner of the giant annual event with a few other un-categorizable bike companies, to do our fightering away from the usual show bikes. Walking through our small area there was about 50 of the baddest bikes in the US all together lined up for every enthusiast to examine and question. Packs of 20 fighters riding to and from the show together, had to be one of my favorite experiences. Looking over either shoulder during rides and seeing fighters that would stop me in my tracks anywhere else riding with me was truly the most enjoyable time on my bike of the year! For the most part, the weather was perfect, aside from a bit of rain on Friday. During the day, those at the show hung around under the tents, chatting with old and new friends alike. Faces and bikes were connected with screen names for the first time. Jokes were made, laughs were had, food was consumed, beer was drank, the only thing serious was the bikes!
