The 796 rides the common ground between manners and madness, mixing Ducati’s unrivalled twin-cylinder power and sportbike heredity with the lightweight and minimalist supermotard concept. When the prototype Hypermotard was first shown at the 2005 Milan show it represented the creation of a new segment, one that bridged the gap between refined sportbikes and minimalist […]

Specialized has unveiled the Turbo, featuring 700c wheels with 36 spokes for durability and a 250-watt rear hub motor. It is powered by a down-tube-mounted lithium-ion battery. The Turbo has a SRAM 1×10 drivetrain with a SRAM X0 derailleur and trigger shifter. Riders may toggle the motor between four modes via a handlebar-mounted control. Because […]

This fast e-bike has two great new features: Its high performance 300W Panasonic motor and SRAM dual-drive shift concept. It combines a 3-speed internally geared hub with a finely tuned rear derailleur and 9 speed gear-set, resulting in 27 gears which ensure optimum power transfer. Thanks to three selectable travel modes, finding the right transmission […]

The Mojo SL-R is an extremely light and stiff trail bike with loads of features such as a carbon fiber post-mount rear break mounts, 140mm rear wheel travel and a tapered head tube, which allows the bike to feel very close in stiffness to a HD 140. A higher design which allows for a much […]

The new Scalpel 29’er features Zero Pivot Flexing Seat Stays that deliver lateral and torsional rigidity and creating extreme efficiency. The SI System integrated front end allows for maximum steering precision with minimal weight. designer: cannondale producer: cannondale material: alloy period: 2012

With improved fit, ventilation and comfort, the Moto-9 helmet features a Magnefusion Emergency Release System, which allows for easy helmet removal in emergency situations and hand washing of the cheekpads. This is a definite upgrade due to the ease of cleaning the helmet’s interiors and keeping it grunge-free. The Velocity Flow Ventilation system pulls air […]

This lovely bicycle designed by Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi makes saving the environment (or money on gas) luxurious. The decked-out Abici Amante Donna is available with Fendi’s Selleria leather accessories and a detachable case for $5,900 or the deluxe bicycle that also has removable fur saddlebags for $9,500. Exercise equipment has never looked this chic […]

The 178 bhp Kawasaki ZX12 has had the most horsepower of any production motorcycle, though it has played second fiddle to the 175 bhp Suzuki GSX1300 Hayabusa (named after the Japanese Peregrine falcon, one of the few animals on the planet which can travel at 186 mph which it does during a dive) because the […]

The Ducati Diavel, 2011’s hottest new bike from the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, showcasing the brand’s continued innovations in design and technology. A radical new approach to blending comfort and performance, the Diavel combines lightweight agility with exceptional sporting characteristics, resulting in a truly commanding new motorcycle. Continuing the technological standard recently set by Ducati’s own […]

Former NASA employee, a gentleman by the name of Neal Saiki, recently introduced his ground-breaking electric Zero motorcycle. The unique cycle has the appearance of a motorcycle/bicycle hybrid, but operates powered by an 80- pound battery, amassing a total of 225 sleekly crafted pounds. The battery has a life expectancy of about 5 years, during which Saiki hopes improvements and innovations to the bike will prove it is as upgradable as he intended it to be. Unless you’ve got dough for days, the estimated 10 G price isn’t quite the bang for your buck. However, the cutting-edge motorcycle can take you from zero to 60 (mph, that is) in flash! The Zero can travel a total of 60 miles round-trip before needing a recharge. This “electrimoto”, as dubbed by Engadget, is a quiet, smooth, eco-friendly ride into the future of transportation…

producer: zero motorcycles
material: alloy
period: 2000s