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The Kawasaki Z650 is based around a DOHC 649cc parallel-twin engine which has been unchanged in the carryover to the standard Z650RS and RS 50th Anniversary models, with the same amount of power - a peak of 67 hp at 8,000 rpm. The Z650 comes with a six-speed gearbox and a slipper/assist slipper clutch that enables lighter lever effort; the only real changes to the retro bikes appear to be ergonomically and in styling, which lends it's look to that timeless 1970's look of the original K …

Back in the '50's the cafe racer movement was in full swing and being dominated by British bikes such as Triumph, Norton, BSA and Vincent.  However once the Japanese bikes came on the scene many of those iconic British brands struggled to stay afloat and some brands- BSA being one of them even closed their factory doors for good.  Thankfully however with new interest in the brand those door has once again been re-opened and this iconic brand is back in the swing of thing …

Some of the coolest Hogs we’ve ever seen have been customs built in Japan, and few do it better than master Yusaku Sato, who presents his latest build, an incredible 1982 Shovelhead built by his company, Satomari Motorcycles.  When Satomari isn't selling new bikes and parts, they’re building some of the coolest customs in the world.This bike was commissioned by a passionate Harley fan who really only had one request, the donor had to be an 1982 Shovelhead, other than that, Yu …

Founded in 1898 by James Lansdowne Norton, affectionately known as ‘Pa’, Norton started as a manufacturer of fittings and parts for the two-wheel trade.  That simple business however would go on to become one of the largest motorcycle manufacturers in Great Britain producing bikes up until 1977 when the last Norton Commando was produced. After laying dormant for several decades in late 2008, Stuart Garner, a UK businessman, bought the rights to Norton from some US concerns and relaunch …

With its distinctive Gloss Black and Contrast Chrome Combo 21-inch front wheel, the 2022 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide has made it's debut.  This year with no new mechanical changes, it’s all about style.There are three color offerings, Wicked Orange Pearl/Black Hole w/ Lightning Silver Two-Tone and Bright Chrome finishes.Wicked Orange is a direct collaboration with Gunslinger Custom Paint. Here’s how Harley-Davidson described the process: Complex color stack-up which requires p …