Survival bikes aka matte black rats

February 22nd, 2011

What is a Survival bike? Survival bikes are usually lumped in the same category as rat bikes, but are different stylistically. The lines here seem a bit blurred since sometimes they are referred to as matte black rats and they are usually included in rat bike shows. The idea for these futuristic, matte black motorcycles [...]

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Flat black is the new chrome

February 2nd, 2011

There’s a new trend brewing with major motorcycle companies: flat black paint. Let’s face it, times are tough and these companies will do whatever it takes to get you in the door to buy a new bike. Chromed out motorcycles, once a big trend, seemingly have become passe. Younger riders are looking for bikes that [...]

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4-year old Indian Girl riding a motorcycle

February 1st, 2011

This is kind of up there with the smoking baby… Dad is clearly teaching this little four year old girl how to handle a motorcycle, and she is laying on that throttle. No helmet. Wearing shorts. Weaving through traffic on the streets of India. At least she is wearing eye protection, not to mention the [...]

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