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Kawasaki Kz400 | By La Corona Motorcycles

La Corona Motorcycles is our latest custom motorcycle workshop discovery, they are based in Barcelona - Spain. Their portfolio is small but impressive, and most conversions are simple but sweet. Our pick from their work is this beautiful Kawasaki KZ400, stripped from all non-essential and bulky items. With simplified engineering and appealing neutral color scheme this is a true beauty. Check out La Corona Motorcycles website for more of their fine work.



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Michelin Airless Tires

Airless Tires will soon become a real thing and end with the hassle of punctured tires. These have been under development for some time but Michelin seem to have gotten the formula just about right. They’ve named it the UPTIS which stands for Unique Puncture Proof Tire System, these are being developed in collaboration with GM, the American car manufacturer is going to equip a large fleet of their Bolt models with the tires to continue testing and developing. The ...
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BIKE DESIGN PROJECT | BY OREGON MANIFEST - Image

BIKE DESIGN PROJECT | BY OREGON MANIFEST

The Bike Design Project by Oregon Manifest challenges five teams from five cycling-centric cities in the US to design the ultimate urban utility bike. Each team is composed of one high-level design firm and one American bicycle crafter, and they are asked "who can make the most innovative utility bike?” teams are required to build a fully functional prototype and at the end of the development period, cycling enthusiasts are invited to vote on wh...
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TIGUAN GTE ACTIVE

Volkswagen have just presented the spectacular Tiguan GTE Active at the North American International Auto Show, a robust plug-in hybrid, all-wheel-drive crossover SUV with two electric motors and a gasoline engine. The extreme off-road Tiguan features a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, and is powered by a turbocharged TSI four cylinder engine with 148 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque, while its electric motors produce 54 hp at the front wheels and 114 at the rear,...
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