BMW Unveils Concept 6 Motorcycle with Inline Six-Cylinder Engine that will Make it into Production

Not many have tried, even less have succeeded in dropping a six-cylinder engine in a series production motorcycle but the boffins at BMW's Motorrad division are determined to make it work. After all, don't forget that BMW's automotive division has made a name for itself with its acclaimed straight-six power units that have been used in the Bavarian firm's cars for more than seven decades.

Peugeot HYbrid3 Evolution: Three-Wheel Drive, Hybrid Scooter Concept

In yet another attempt to bridge the gap between its cars and scooters, Peugeot has unveiled the HYbrid3 Evolution concept, a three-wheel drive, gasoline-electric hybrid scooter, at this week's Milan International Cycle and Motorbike Show. The three-wheel drive HYbrid3 Evolution is a roofless version of the HYbrid3 compressor that was presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and it is

Tokyo 2010: Mach Girl's ATV-Based Mini Lamborghini Murcielago

If your first though upon seeing this comic-esque baby Lamborghini Murcileago Gallardo was that it was somehow related to the famous Japanese cartoon series "Speed Racer", then you're pretty much right and you should give yourself a pat on the back. See, the quad-bike-based Lamborghini replica was crafted in honor of "Mach Girl", a TV series spin-off based on the original Speed Racer anime

Meet the AlfaBeast: Custom Made Bike with Alfa Romeo 2.5-liter V6

Even though we're car buffs, we couldn't pass on the opportunity to show you this custom made motorcycle and all for good reason, as the Alfabeast pictured here is powered by Alfa Romeo's late 1970's 2.5-liter V6 engine that is said to churn out 156 horsepower. The one-off bike was created by one Chris Barber who fitted Alfa's V6 on a Kraftec frame. There are six individual exhaust pipes (

Shane Baxley Renders the Aebulle, the Hyundai Future-Cycle

How would everyone feel if Hyundai built a Matrix-meets-Akira lightcycle? If you have eyes and can see this, then the answer should be "Pretty darn good".Called the Aebulle - Korean for "cocoon" - designer Shane Baxley says the magnesium-framed trike was inspired by the cocoon of the European Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io, for all you lepidopterists).A student at Pasadena's Art Center

MINI Teases All-Electric Scooter Concept, to be revealed in Paris

Hot on the (w)heels of Smart's announcement on the presentation of an all-electric scooter concept at the Paris Motor Show, the firm's domestic rival, BMW-owned MINI, also revealed plans to debut a plug-in scooter prototype.Like Smart, MINI released some teaser sketches of the concept model, which will be shown in three individual trims including one that resembles the pure electric MINI E

Smart to Debut Plug-in Electric Scooter Concept at the Paris Show

Last we checked, Daimler's Smart unit was only in the business of making tiny city cars (well, aside from the short-lived Fourfour), but that may soon change as the company which was founded by the late Nicolas Hayek of Swatch fame is looking into the possibility of adding an electric scooter to its lineup to broaden its reach and increase sales.To give us a taste of what their working on,

The Smallest Smart Ever: Electric 'escooter' Uncovered before Paris Show

Previewing a possible expansion to the world of two wheels in the very near future, Daimler's Smart division will showcase a scooter concept at next week's Paris motor show. Seen here for the first time in the flesh, the purely electrically driven 'escooter' uses a 48-volt lithium-ion battery pack placed behind the paneling in the foot area and is capable of traveling up to 100 kilometers (

MINI Scooter E Concepts: First Official Photos

Just after Smart published the first real life pictures of its 'escooter' study, MINI went ahead and released official photos of its take on the pure electric scooter concept. To be precise, the BMW Group owned maker will display three individually colored and trimmed versions of its lithium-ion battery-powered scooter study at next week's Paris Motor Show.One of the Scooter E Concepts is

KTM Announces 2011 X-BOW R Model with 300HP

Austrian motorcycle specialist KTM is hard at work on the 2011 model year version of its X-BOW track-focused sports car, which will gain a higher performance R model. The original 790 kg (1,742 lb) X-BOW is powered by an Audi-sourced 240HP 2.0-liter TFSI. Around 500 have been sold worldwide since it was launched into the market in 2008.The R model will have an additional 60 hp (45kw) over the

BMW Unveils Concept C Scooter, will Spawn Production Model

At the annual Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA), BMW Motorrad unveiled the Concept C (C standing for "commuter"), a big scooter that is set to expand the German manufacturer's motorcycle line-up and offer an alternative method of transportation in congested urban areas. This segment could be very lucrative for BMW, as registrations for individual transport vehicles have skyrocketed in recent

Piaggio NT3 Concept targets the TATA Nano

At this week's 2010 Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA), Piaggio presented the NT3 Concept, a three-seater four-wheel mini that could become the TATA Nano's biggest competitor in emerging markets like India or Vietnam.Despite its small size (it only measures 2.4 meters in length), the NT3 is a highly versatile vehicle, with multiple cabin configurations, also made possible by the center driving

Mercedes-Benz Announces AMG-Ducati Cooperation at LA Show

At this week's Los Angeles Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz announced that performance division AMG, and Italian motorcycle maker Ducati will develop common marketing activities in the near future. Mercedes-AMG CEO Ola Källenius and Ducati CEO Gabriele del Torchio signed the agreement during a press conference held at the LA Show.According to the deal, AMG will be the Ducati MotoGP Team's Official Car

Find of the Day: 10 Famous Racing Driver Helmets up for Sale

Many car and motorcycle enthusiasts consider themselves to be far more skillful than your average drivers / riders. And true enough, some really are, constantly honing their skills during weekend track events. But the odds of an enthusiast becoming a Formula 1 World Champion are slimmer than winning a lottery ticket twice in a row.Facing reality is never an easy task, but what can you do?

Awesom-o Alert: Tim Burton, Your Bicycle is Ready

As a car lover, I regard the bicycle the same way a steak eater may regard tofu: I’m okay with it if that’s your thing, just keep it the heck away from me. However, sculptor and bespoke builder Josh Hadar may change my attitude to bicycles. You see, his bikes aren’t the sort of things ridden by tight buttocked men in spandex suits: these are works of art, pure and simple. Hadar builds all

2006 Skeleton Bike

The bones are built to scale and would stand 9' 2" tall if erect. The giant skull holds a headlight in each eye socket, the tombstone on the front holds hydraulic fluid that flows through tubes in the removable spine and front suspension is integrated into the arms and hands of the skeleton frame.The motorcycle is powered by a 4-cylinder, 2.3-liter Ford engine with variable speed

Fireman's Charity chopper and hot rod poker run to benefit the SD Burn institute,

Registration Will be 8-10 am at Dublin Mob (6306 Federal Blvd San Diego 92114 )dublinmob@yahoo.comthe POKER RUN will leave at 10 am SHARP! from Dublin MobThe last stop at the Firehouse Brewerywww.dublinmobchoppers.com

Motorcycles at the Primer Nats

For a full gallery of the above: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/04/extra-effort-custom-bike-paint-chrome.htmlTere's gallery of the motorbikes is quite different from mine: http://justacargal.blogspot.com/2010/09/primer-nationals-ventura-2010-bikes.html