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Most people have seen tandem (two-seater) bikes, penny farthing (old-timey) bikes, and even tall bikes (exactly what they sound like), but these crazy bike mods make those tried-and-true models look downright boring. 1 The Dino Trike Who wants to wrangle a dinosaur without having to head to Jurassic Park? Check out this awesome T-Rex trike that was recently for sale on Craigslist. The rider can even make the old bag of bones open her mouth and turn her head.   ( Source ) 2 Bison Bike Whether you love the bison of the American West, or you just miss the shag carpeting of the '70s, we're pretty sure you'll love this bison bike spotted in Copenhagen. I sure hope they keep it out of the rain, or it might just start smelling like a real bison. ( Source ) 3  Camper Bike Plenty of people bike through the wilderness and camp out in tents. However, full-size camping trailers have been reserved for those using automobiles. Artist Kevin Cyr's camper bike finally gives cyclists the

#1. Giant Solar Flares NASA predicts a massive 2013 solar flare will fire towards the globe. We all love the sun, but this flame thrower is waiting to hurl unprecedented levels of magnetic energy at us. A major solar flare would drown the earth with high energy particles and radiation. The results of such an overexposure to cosmic energy would be lethal. Take a lesson from the bee, when you mess with magnetic energy, you’re asking for trouble. A giant solar flare could impact each of our individual brain activity. With additional natural disasters triggered, global power outages, and inevitable wide-spread panic, you may want to stock up on some 5 Hour Energy shots. This will be no time for a foggy head. #2. Soaring Sea Levels A steady increase in the planet's temperature will result in melting huge glaciers. Sea levels will rise and result in dangerous flooding of coasts across the globe. And that's just with modest glacial melting. If the West Antarctic Ice Sheet were to go d

t's a mystery that's been growing in the woods of Washington state for more than a half-century. It's a child's bike, stuck in a tree on Vashon Island. A few feet off the ground, the rusty bike is embedded in the massive tree. But how did it get there? That's a topic of much debate and local speculation. "A soldier had left the bike there before going off to war," said Jack Chambers, a Vashon Island resident. "The guy who put it there is still kicking. He was a little kid 50 years ago. Didn't like the bike, so he just stuck it in a sapling and the tree just grew over it," said Mary Kay Rauna, another resident. There's even been a book about the bike in the tree, written by Pulitzer Prize- winning cartoonist and author Berkeley Breathed. It's called, Red Ranger Came Calling.

The TrakRok Concept from Canadian designer Alexei Mikhailov is so many different shades of awesome it’s difficult to know where to start. The TrakRok Concept fuses design elements from snowmobiles and quad bikes in order to produce a radical vehicle which can tackle, snow, mud, gravel and other off-road surfaces with ease.Each front wheel of the TrakRok gets its own dedicated electric motor, and because the rear track is also powered, again by an electric motor, the TrakRok should be able to drag itself though even the most inhospitable terrain.All the electric power comes courtesy of a hydrogen fuel cell which is mounted deep within the main bulk of the vehicle to keep it out of harms way. The TrakRok’s fuel cell is also protected by an additional durable casing which completely envelops it. To keep it cool, a pair of radiators are located at the front of the vehicle.The eye-catching anodized aluminium swingarm with its multitude of triangular holes is designed to be both light and st

Three custom builds in sixty days. Arduous, but not impossible. But when you’ve been hired by Ted Smith to build the first custom sportbike to represent the legendary Rat’s Hole for BikeWeek while you’re busting out a bike for custom wheels maker Urban Industries Inc. to debut at the Indy Dealer’s expo, your work had better be good. The one-off creations coming out of Nick Anglada’s garage in Winter Garden, Florida, are the type that burn into your cornea, creep into your cortex, and surface in your memory when you’re trying to turn out the lights at night. Anglada likes it that way. He wants his work to leave a lasting impression, like an Annie Liebovitz photo of Lennon and Yoko on the cover of Rolling Stone. That’s why Urban Industries and Ted Smith come to Custom Sportbike Concepts (CSC) when they want something special. Since CSC stepped up to Weld’s challenge in 2003 to push the 240mm rear tire on its ‘Busa to an at-the-time epic 280mm dimension, CSC has been pioneers in the metri

We have earlier seen some of interesting models of e-bikes like Electric Bike PiCycle LTD by Pi Mobility. But today we will show you bike with exclusive design by well-known brand Audi. The Audi’s e-bike Wörthersee looks futuristic at the very first glance and it’s neither a conventional bike nor a pedelec, but is best described as Audi’s high-end pedelec made for fun, tricks and sports. “The Audi Wörthersee is a bike for tomorrow and beyond; all its components, including the pedals even have been shaped by the master Audi designers. With its radically-light carbon-fiber frame that weighs only 1.6 kg and wheels made from CFRP that weighs only 600 grams, it is described to be one of the lightest e-bikes with an overall weight of only 21 kg. In all, the e-bike Wörthersee exemplify the full-extent of the Audi’s expertise in ultra-lightweight construction. Further, this e-bike also sports on-board computer which is located in the frame top tube and is operational using a touchscreen. Among

Thunder Mountain Motor Sports – Custom Choppers, Harleys & Hot Rods 1

Description: SPORSTER 250 REAR TIRE 36 DEGREE RAKE SCS FRAME BUILT BY ALAN PAINT BY LARRY ART WORK BY SUSAN 1200 CC SPORSTER ENGINE BRACKE HHI SEAT BY STECHEES EXHAUST VANCE 2 INTO 1 GAS TANK SANTIAGO CHOPPER FRONT END 63 MM

It looks like American manufacturer Victory Motorcycles has gone back to old school with its new High-Ball bobber. Featuring matte paint schemes, whitewall tread tires, ape hangers and no sign of chrome, the bike is a true attention grabber. The matte paint scheme shown is black with an accent of white on the tank, complemented by old school whitewall tires. Other highlights include a low, solo seat, and standard ape hanger handle bars. Victory describes the High Ball as “Stripped down. Bare bones. A bold throwback. The all-new Victory High-Ball rumbles down the road in the spirit of the classic bobber with an outright refusal to sacrifice performance along the way. Built piece by piece around the road-pounding 106 Freedom V-Twin, it’s a ride with all the power and agility you’d expect from a Victory.” “If you’re a pure rider with a passion for old-school styling, this is the bike you fire up for the first time and never look back,” says the American motorcycle manufacturer. The new Hi

Audi motorcycle designs have come and gone without fruition. Nonetheless, Gavin Harvey has come up with a performance bike concept dubbed the Audi RB-1200 S that absorbs details from Audi cars like the R8. According to StayOnTheBlack, Harvey’s Audi RB-1200 S has R8 lights. In fact, the Audi R8 standard headlights are comprised entirely of light-emitting diodes or LED. Meanwhile, the front brakes of the RB-1200 S will get the Audi red color with the Audi logo engraved into the metal. Harvey envisions leather seats for the sport bike with carbon fiber detail as well as the four rings Audi logo etched into the material. Further, the rear of the RB-1200 S is to have a twin exhaust, located under the seat under the rear lights. However, performance details of the concept bike were not mentioned. If Audi ever forays into the motorcycle line of production, Gavin Harvey’s design seems to be a possible idea for the venture. via stayontheblack

The Reno Rocket aka The Patron Gran Platinum Bike, has styling influenced by board trackers, comes with a choice in engine options, and features a rigid rear. Fortunately, the seat has a couple of small springs.

2005 CVO Harley Screamin Eagle FatBoy Softail FLSTFSE / MINT Condition / Only 18k / EFI 103ci Screamin Eagle 1690cc Engine / Candy Cobalt Blue, Starlight Black with Tribal Metal Grind Paint Graphics / Color-matched Powder coated frame & swing arm / 5-Speed transmission / Hydraulic clutch / Screamin Eagle Heavy Breather / Power Commander / Side Shot Pipes / LED Blue Accent Lighting / CHROME Every Where; Forks / Wheels / Speedo / Tachometer / 103 SE Horn / Flush Mount Fuel Cap & LED Gauge / 1.25 Handle Bars with Internal Wires / Braided Cables / Screamin Eagle Shift Linkage / Clutch & Brake Controls Switch Housings & Levers / Brake Calipers & Rotors / Both Master Cylinder Assemblies & Covers / Voltage Regulator / Buckshot Chrome Collection includes,, Mirrors, Grips, Rear Brake Pedal, a Shift lever, Floor Boards, Fender Struts, Derby & Timer Covers / Security System & Alarm / LED Turn Signal & Brake Lights / Ultima Spark Plug Wiring / Only 890 of these

The company “Frankonia AG” from Switzerland, affiliated with a local Suzuki motorcycle studio “Moto Virus AG”, created their own street fighter Suzuki Virus 1000 based on Suzuki GSX-R1000. In the development of the motorcycle creators used engine, chassis and suspension of GSX-R1000. The side plastic fairings were made specially for Virus 1000. Headlamp was borrowed from GSR750. As concerns exhaust system – there are two choices: one is made in the style of MotoGP, the other consists of two separate mufflers fitted on the side. In addition, experts “Frankonia AG” and “Moto Virus AG” increased the power of the standard engine to amazing 185 hp http://future-motorcycles.com

You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension – a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into... the SEMA Zone. With apologies to fans of The Twilight Zone, we couldn't help but recite those iconic opening lines when we happened upon these RK Concepts custom motorcycles here at the SEMA Show. The fact that these crazy two- and three-wheeled machines sit in a prominent position right outside the main auditorium certainly doesn't hurt the impression they make on showgoers. There are five concepts above: The RK S, RK Spring Frame, RK Chain, RK Thing and one more that doesn't seem to have a name but features a frame that's almost completely round. We don't really have words to describe them, other than to say that the designer, Rafik Kaissi, swears each of them can indeed be ridden. Check them all out in

Asian modders and custom bike makers may not exactly be at the top of the list in their segment but they do, every now and then, present us with something that is truly spectacular and breathtaking and makes us realize that custom-bike making is not a genre limited to choppers. West Java Province, Indonesia-based modder Dasep Patroman Banjar pimped out a Yamaha Mio Soul which is an automatic CVT transmission-fitted petite moped-slash-scooter with an Air Cooled, 4-stroke, 2 Valve SOHC, 113.7 cc engine that has a max output of 5.98 kW and a max torque of 7.53 Nm. These specs may not be impressive to European and American modders more used to big bhp bikes but apparently the vehicle is one of the most popular models for customizers in the region and this pimped out Mio Soul is the perfect specimen of the Big Matic style of customization.Though the modders wanted to stay as true to the Big Matic style of customization popular in this part of the world, they also wanted to ensure that the s

The 1938 GAZ GL1 was fastest Soviet race car before the Second World War and this motorbike concept pays a fitting tribute to the classic vehicle. Named the GL-1m, the motorbike was created by Muscovite Mikhail Smolyanov and the vehicle also has a GL version called the GL-2m. To make the bike look and feel more like a real race car, the designer perforated the front wheel. The form of streamliner trains was the inspiration behind the retro styling of the silver-heavy vehicle.The dominant red color used in the vehicle is also a tribute to the old racing car that inspired the bike while its unibody shape forms just the right basis for its uber futuristic appeal which is further enhanced by the prominent rear wheel. The smooth curves of the GL-1m help accentuate the single-body frame of the vehicle that actually draws the bike a lot closer to the form of the racecar. The GL-1m was deliberately fitted with a small handlebar to emphasize the old world charm of the bike while the two-cylinde

We rarely feature contemporary Harley customs, but when I saw these images by Australian photographer Michael Drabikowski, I had to make an exception. Because this isn’t your typical V-twin show bike; for starters, it’s an absolute featherweight. It tips the scales at a smidge under 360 lbs (162 kg), thanks to the liberal use of lightweight custom parts and carbon fiber. The motor is a thoroughly rebuilt 1969 XLCH—blueprinted, balanced and ported, drinking through an S&S Super E carb, and converted to a left-hand gearshift. The chromoly steel frame is a custom one-off, powdercoated in carbon black. It’s fitted with heavily modified Ducati 916 forks, carbon fiber wheels designed by Blackstone Tek, and Brembo calipers. Builder Dylan Robb is a master craftsman, as the images below show, and pretty much built this bike in his garden shed. For the full low-down, check this Bikernet reprint of an article from Australian custom magazine Heavy Duty. Is this future of Harley custom building

The German Motorcycle Authority has a bike in its arsenal that makes you go ‘wow’. Low, long and very mean looking, the Twin Trax seems to be a cross between a cruiser and something more sporty, so long that you could virtually lie flat. This offering from the custom makers is powerful too, featuring two 80 hp 1.35-liter Harley Davidson S&S Evolution engines. Built and owned by Christoph Madaus in Cologne, Germany, the motorcycle has a wheelbase of 2060mm with an overall length of 2710mm and a height of 990mm. There’s no word on just how fast this baby goes or even how much torque it generates. But considering its powerful engines are mated to a 5-speed H-D with Andrew gears, we figure it’ll give others some pretty decent competition.front and rear wheels are Metzeler ME880 tires while the front pegs, mirrors, fenders and oil cooler are Twintrax aluminum. The rugged and dull paint color was conceptualized by Madaus himself while the actual job was undertaken by Nicolay/ Bernd Bolte

Gas Gas has introduced the beautifully designed Raga Replica to its range of Trials machines. The single cylinder, 2-stroke bike sports new Tech front forks, new magnesium crankcases, a new titanium header pipe, new air filter and quick removal of gear selector. Depending on the model which comprises 250, 280 and 300cc variants, the Raga Replica will sell for between $10,200 and $10,400 and will hit stores this August or September.

The latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" is currently in production and a series of spy photos of Anne Hathaway who is playing Cat Woman in the movie have emerged with her atop her own silver version of Batman's motorcycle, the Batpod.The Batpod first appeared in Batman "The Dark Knight" and was the creation of director Christopher Nolan and production designer Nathan Crowley. The Batpod uses 20 inch wheels from the Tumbler (Batmans avant-garde cubism car) and is powered by the water-cooled single from a Honda CRF450R trail bike. Aside from it's crazy appearance and strange riding position (I think Catwoman would find the ride much more comfortable than Batman!) the Batpod has some very interesting design features.Firstly you may notice the bike doesn't have any exhausts, this is due to the fact that exhaust gases have been routed through the aluminium and magnesium tubular frame. Steering the Batpod is done using shoulder movement rather than wit