Curtiss isn't laying down in its effort to remake itself as an electric motorcycle manufacturer. The Zeus electric motorcycle was showcased just a year ago, and Curtiss is back already with a redesign that's as much rolling sculpture as transportation. The Zeus Radial V8 plays tribute to the internal combustion heritage of Glenn Curtiss' motorcycles by artfully arranging the battery packs in two rows of four cylinders, mimicking a V8 motor. The design is also functional, allowing for better cooling, helped by an arching frame and electric motor that mounts at the swingarm pivot. Curtiss claims 217 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque from the motor and expects to launch the Zeus Radial V8 in 2020.

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Industrial Moto Project Angel Honda Grom Motorcycle

Industrial Moto's project GUS took Honda's new Grom and added a sidecar for carrying gear for the great outdoors. Motorcycle enthusiast and former US Marine iamsoulless (real name Chris) was an instant fan — and thought it would be perfect to get his brother to experience the joy of riding. Chris' brother Nick has Angelman Syndrome, a neurological disorder that prevents a normal range of movement, and Chris cares for him full-time. Industrial Moto waived labor costs and a Gofundme covered the parts to create a sidecar for Nick — and it looks like Nick is now as big a fan of motorcycles as his brother.

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BMW Motorrad Vision DC Roadster Motorcycle

BMW is moving towards electrification with its road cars, and they aren't about to leave their motorcycle division out. BMW Motorrad's Vision DC Roadster is a look at what the future holds for motorcycles, while keeping its heritage alive with styling cues from the iconic boxer engine. BMW used the cooling system for the battery pack to create the familiar horizontal horns associated with its boxer engines, and when the electric motor is started, the horns move out slightly to give a visual indicator that the bike is ready to operate. By using the battery as a focal point, the aluminum frame and elements like the seat, forks, and swingarm seem to levitate around it — reinforcing the powertrain as the centerpiece of a motorcycle. While the Vision DC Roadster is unlikely to see production, the design study is an exciting look at what's to come from BMW Motorrad's electric future.

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2019 Honda Super Cub C125 Motorcycle

Ask what product was most responsible for Honda's success and the correct answer might surprise you. It isn't the Civic, Accord, or CB750 — it's the Super Cub, a 49cc three-speed step-through scooter that was released in 1958. Honda has sold over one million of them, and even the famous slogan "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" was originally a Super Cub advertising campaign. Now, the latest Super Cub is making its way back to the US that keeps the style of the original with thoroughly modern updates. The 125cc motor is borrowed from the Grom, while a four-speed transmission allows manual heel-toe shifting without the need of a clutch. With a top speed of 60 MPH, the Super Cub is a nearly perfect urban companion and has the timeless style to match.

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2020 KTM Enduro Motorcycles

This June the Red Bull KTM factory team sent five riders to the Austrian Erzberg Rodeo, the largest enduro event in the world, with four of them taking spots in the top ten, including second overall. Now KTM is taking everything it learned racing and putting it into a huge new lineup of enduro bikes for 2020. 12 models and six different engine sizes in two- and four-stroke designs are available, meaning if you can't find something you like here, you probably aren't going to find it anywhere. Race-proven upgrades like Brembo brakes and machined aluminum hubs and redesigned chassis mean that even if you aren't competing, you'll have some of the best machinery on the planet underneath you.

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Ducati Streetfighter V4 Motorcycle

In 2017, Ducati unveiled the Panigale V4 to the public. A thinly-disguised MotoGP prototype for the street, the V4 packed a MotoGP-derived 1103cc V4 engine making 214 horsepower — the most in its class — and out-performing everything else in any category you wanted to measure. Taken as it was from Ducati's MotoGP program, the Panigale V4 also had a MotoGP-like riding position, which was the only thing to possibly critique about the bike. Now you can't even say that with the upcoming release of the Streetfighter V4. Using the same chassis and engine as the Panigale, the Streetfighter loses the coverings to show off the beautiful motor and gets a more upright riding position with higher handlebars. Nearly everything else is carried over, which means that not only will the Streetfighter V4 dust everything else on the road, you can be a lot more comfortable while doing it. The official debut will take place at the EIMCA show later in 2019.

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Auto Fabrica Type 18 BMW R nineT Scrambler Motorcycle

The cafe racer style may very well have had its day with the current push towards futurism in the custom bike scene. Auto Fabrica embodies that trend with its BMW R nineT-based Type 18, that takes a large step towards the future of motorcycle design rather looking strictly towards the past for its design influences. Commissioned by BMW Motorrad for the Wheels and Waves festive in the south of France, Auto Fabrica decided to take BMW's infinitely customizable platform in a future-looking direction. Stripping the R nineT down to its bare essentials, Auto Fabrica used a minimalist philosophy when building it back, crafting flying wings that reference BMW's roots as an aircraft engine manufacturer. Aiming for a modular design, the project has interchangeable panels with a look towards volume production. Orders are strictly limited, although the design should see several evolutions going forward.

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Recast Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 Motorcycle

Founded in Belarus in 2014, Recast Moto creates custom motorcycles influenced by their home country. Matiz Lemark of Recast took a rough 1999 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 cruiser and turned it into the blacked out scrambler you see here. The design revolves around a vintage Honda CB750 gas tank that was sourced from the US and took nearly a month to get to Minsk. In the meantime, Recast took the opportunity to strip the Guzzi down for painting, rebuilding the motor and adding spoked wheels with knobby all-terrain tires. Custom controls were made from duralumin and the grips were sourced from a snowmobile — a far more common vehicle in Belarus. A hand-stitched leather skateboard seat, custom subframe, and several coats of charcoal black finished the sinister project.

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Sarolea x Mighty Machines N60 MM.01 Electric Motorcycle

Belgian motorcycle manufacturer Sarolea and design house Café Costume have collaborated on an electric motorcycle and style package that covers all the riding basics with flair. Sarolea's N60 is a cafe-style bike built on the same platform as the Manx7 electric superbike, with an air-cooled brushless DC motor making 163 horsepower and covering 205 miles before needing a recharge. All this is housed in a carbon fiber monocoque with Ohlins suspension front and rear and a carbon fiber swingarm. In addition to the N60, Café Costume has designed a bespoke tailored riding suit to compliment Sarolea's advanced engineering. The suit features integrated protection while maintaining a modern look — on or off the bike. Hedon Helmets of Milan created the carbon fiber helmet and Studio Blade the handmade Damascus steel knife, making everything you need to ride in style.

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2017 Skynet Moto-Terminator Ducati Motorcycle

When the artificial super-intelligence Skynet determines that the only thing capable of destroying it are humans, it launches a program to exterminate them — leading to the premise of the Terminator films. From aerial vehicles to tanks, drones, and sending the famous Cyberdyne Systems Model 101 Series 800 Terminator back in time to kill John Connor, Skynet has come up with some very creative ways to eliminate humanity. The moto-terminator pictured here was featured in the 2009 Terminator Slavation film and served as Skynet's attack dog — agile and heavily armed. Designed by Martin Laing and Victor Martinez and built on a 2009 Ducati Monster 1100 S, the bike was ridden in the movie and is extraordinarily detailed, perfectly capturing the Terminator-on-two-wheels look.

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MotoRRetro BMW R100 RS Motorcycle

When it comes to going fast, the biggest enemy to speed is the air around us. In the 1920s, the airplane was in its infancy and terrestrial vehicles makers began to take notice of aerodynamic principles, leading to cars and motorcycles with swooping shapes meant to knife through the air. MotoRRetro used the early days of aero and early BMW motorcycles as inspiration for this custom BMW R100 RS build. Georgio Rimi and Vaughn Ryan used classic coachbuilding methods to create the alloy bodywork, employing English wheels, hammers, and bucks to hand form each piece. A Buell Lightning donated its forks and wheel, with a custom CNC'd triple tree holding everything in place. A beautiful piece of handcrafted work, this BMW captures the spirit of early automotive and motorcycle history.

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Indian x Workhorse Appaloosa Scout Motorcycle

The Indian Scout is celebrating 100 years, and for the 2019 Sultans of Sprint event, they collaborated with Workhorse for one of the wildest takes on the motorcycle yet. Designed for the drag strip and named after the famously fast horse breed, the Appaloosa Scout has been made over to resemble something more like a jet fighter than a motorcycle. 700 hours were spent fabricating a host of custom parts for the build, like the front fairing and an extended swingarm. The original tank was cut down to hold just 2.5 liters of fuel and the side profile retained to make it recognizable as a Scout. Akrapovič made a bespoke titanium exhaust, and along with nitrous and a few other mods, brings power up to 130 horses from the stock 100. The Appaloosa Scout will be racing in France, Germany, and Italy over the next few months as part of the Sultans of Sprint festivities.

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Hookie Co. Yard Built Yamaha XSR700 Motorcycle

Yamaha's Yard Built program reaches out to professional builders to see what they can dream up with one of the company's many models. This year it was the XSR700 taking center stage, a small-displacement bike made to be fun and infinitely customizable. Hookie Co.'s entry took the XSR700 in a more modern direction than Yamaha's brief — playful, sporty, classic — specified. Eschewing curves for angular lines, the Grasshopper takes its design cues from modern motocross and flat track bikes. A custom aluminum tank replaces the original unit with translucent yellow acrylic pieces lit by LEDs in place of the cover panels. The new Alcantara seat, rear hoop, and finned brake light bolt directly to stock mounting points, along with all the other custom parts — meaning no hacking or welding are required. If you like the look, you're in luck — Hookie Co. plans on a production run that will be available to consumers.

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Nmoto Nostalgia BMW R7 Motorcycle

In 1934, BMW debuted the R7 concept motorcycle during the height of the Art Deco style. The R7 was never made but would inspire the later R17 and R5 models. Thought to be lost until 2005, the R7 was rediscovered and fully restored to its former glory. That is the story behind Nmoto's Nostalgia R7, an exacting recreation of the stunning original built on BMW's current R nineT. Every detail from the R7 is there, from the partially-open fenders to the fish-fin exhaust pipes, wire wheels, and headlight-speedometer combo. The engine is enclosed in aerodynamic panels with exposed cylinder heads, all covered in black with white pinstriping the highlight the flow of the bodywork. Provide your own R nineT and you can walk away with one of the best custom motorcycles on the road.

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Triumph Rocket 3 TFC Motorcycle

Triumph introduced the Rocket 3 in 2004 and put the world on notice. The massive cruiser packed a 2.3-liter triple, the largest motor of any production motorcycle, and was aimed squarely at the American market. Triumph Factory Custom is releasing 750 units of a completely redesigned Rocket 3 that improves over the original in every way possible. The engine has been bumped up to 2.5 liters, and a new aluminum frame that uses the engine as a stressed member and single-sided swingarm to reduce weight 88 pounds to 648. Showa inverted forks and rear monoshock improve ride and handling, with Brembo brakes providing the stopping power. 225 of the 750 Rocket 3 TFCs will be coming to the US, with deliveries starting December 2019.

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Kaffeemaschine 1984 Le Mans KM23 Motorcycle

Kaffeemaschine specializes in customizing classic Moto Guzzi motorcycles, the personal favorite of founder Axel Budde. His minimalist, monochromatic designs have made Kaffeemaschine a success in Europe, to the point that Axle had to hire some help and move into a bigger garage. The LM23 is the latest from Budde and the first that wasn't built completely on his own, but his touch is readily apparent. Starting with a 1984 Le Mans Mark III, the bike was torn down to the bolts. The motor was bored over to 1000cc, along with redone gearing and final drive. The original forks had their internals replaced, and Brembo brakes provide modern stopping power. The frame was painted grey, and Kevlar aramid fiber was used to create the fairing and bodywork with a Lamborghini lime green for the finishing touch.

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Deus Ex Machina Goof Bike

Not every motorcycle build has to push the limits. Being irreverent and fun can be just as exciting as being fast and serious — and Deus Ex captures that philosophy with its Goof Bike. Built for summer, the Goof Bike started with a Suzuki RV90, and artist Paul McNeil and Deus Ex mechanic Jeremy "Frenchie" Tagand collaborated to create the perfect summer getaround. Harkening back to the endless summer of the '60s, McNeil and Tagand stripped the RV90 of everything not essential and added a wild surfboard rack and airbrush-style red, white, and blue paint scheme. Grab your board and bubble helmet — summer is here.

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Triumph x Berluti Bonneville T120 Motorcycle

Following up their custom Porsche 911, Bertuli collaborated with French motorcycle shop Mecatwin to create a bespoke Triumph T120 custom bike, helmet, and boots. The motorcycle features Bertuli's Venezia leather on the seat and handgrips. The helmet is a classic open face design with custom leatherwork and Maison's Off the Road boots, giving you everything you need to start motorcycling in the highest style possible.

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Joey Ruiter Moto Undone Motorcycle

Designer Joey Ruiter and his firm jruiter I.D. have no problem tearing up the rulebook. From bicycles to boats, cars, and furniture, there's nothing Ruiter is afraid to try — with results that rewrite expectations. One of Ruiter's latest designs is the Moto Undone, an all-electric urban motorcycle with styling unlike anything we've ever seen. A rectangular, polished aluminum shell houses all the mechanicals, broken only by a zig-zag shape to allow the front wheel to rotate, hand grips and footpegs, and a slight indention for the seat. The front and rear are perforated and house LED head, brake, and turn signal lighting. Moto Undone is powered by a 1500w 48v electrical system, allowing 90 miles of range and a top speed of 30 MPH. The specs might not get the blood pumping, but as a rolling work art, the Moto Undone delivers.

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Essence E-raw 04 Signature Motorcycle

Essence motorcycles got its start with a prototype built by founder Martin Hulin. That prototype went viral, and Hulin and his small team got to work on refining the concept into a lineup of four all-electric motorcycles. The E-raw 04 Signature takes a straightforward trellis frame and adds a flying seat made of brushed aluminum that looks like a piece of abstract art as the centerpiece of the bike's design. High-end forks and rear monoshock from Ohlins and a CNC-milled aluminum swingarm show that E-raw wasn't made just as point A-to-B transportation. The performance specs also back that up: the top-line motor makes 205 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Those are insane numbers for a motorcycle, and Essence puts nothing between the riders hand and the motor, with no traction control or the like. Essence claims 0-62 in 2.8 seconds and gearing for a top speed of 124 MPH. This puts the E-raw 04 Signature in the top echelon of motorcycles worldwide.

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BMW x Revival Birdcage Motorcycle

BMW Motorrad has a completely new, large-displacement boxer engine under development, possibly for a new cruiser-type motorcycle. BMW teamed up with Revival for a one-off concept showcasing the new motor, and Revival delivered their signature style in spades. The Revival Birdcage draws inspiration from classic BMW racers of the 1920s and '30s, along with race cars of the '60s and their intricate tube frame chassis. The Birdcage features a hard-tail frame made of titanium and a cantilever front suspension, a trademark BMW design. The web-like frame puts the boxer motor on center stage while adding an almost delicate look. Nearly every piece on the Birdcage was custom made, the result of a six-month-long design and manufacturing process. BMW's big boxer will appear on a new bike sometime in 2020.

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Curtiss Zeus Bobber Motorcycle

Curtiss is remaking itself as an electric motorcycle company, phasing out the v-twin engines on bikes like the Warhawk in favor of their own electric motors and battery packs. The Zeus will be their first electric production bike, and despite the photos, it isn't a concept. Built on a sleek aluminum frame, the Zeus will ride on solid carbon fiber wheels, with 190 horsepower and 280 miles of range. Curtiss claims a 0-62 time of 2.1 seconds and a fully adjustable suspension that can be set for road or track. The bike is expected to roll off the assembly line in 2020, with a $6,000 deposit making sure you get yours.

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Panache Customs 1977 Yamaha XS 360 Motorcycle

Sinking two years of your life into a little motorcycle like this 1977 Yamaha XS360 might seem excessive, but for Panache Customs founder Charles Murillon, the time isn't what's important. Charles spent two years learning his trade at custom cycle shop Diamond Atelier before striking out on his own, and it shows. Nicknamed Falkor after the furry white dragon from The Neverending Story, this XS360 stands out for what it isn't — flashy or overdone. Keeping with the original aesthetics, Charles minimized the wiring, added a dual front disc setup from its larger sibling the XS650, and even kept the original exhaust headers. While it won't be winning races, this XS360 will definitely be turning heads in the best possible way.

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Lightning Strike Electric Motorcycle

Despite the inherent performance of electric technology, the focus of most electric motorcycles has been focused more on mobility than outright performance. Lightning's LS-218 superbike is all about the latter — it's the fastest motorcycle in the world, gas or electric, with a top speed of 218 MPH and handling too match. Taking the lessons learned from the LS-218, Lightning is releasing the Strike, a more entry-level machine using the LS-218's platform. A liquid-cooled AC induction motor makes 90 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 150 MPH for the Carbon Edition. The Strike is capable of up to 200 miles of range in normal riding and features top-shelf components like Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes. Even better, the Strike starts at just under $13,000, making it one of the best performance deals on the market.

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Industrial Moto Project GUS Honda MSX 125 Motorcycle

The Honda Grom might look like a toy at first glance, but don't underestimate it — it's a full-fledged motorcycle. That makes the Grom a great platform for customization, with Industrial Moto's Project GUS a perfect example. The Virginia-based custom shop took a stock 2018 MSX125 and worked their magic, creating a little offroad machine that's loads of fun and can carry a passenger, even if an adult is in the seat. The GUS in Project GUS stands for Grom Utility Sidecar. The handmade, tube-framed sidecar can carry a human in a detachable seat or gear, and custom brackets mount it to the bike. The Grom itself got a makeover as well, with new plastics and custom graphics. Project GUS is a great outdoor companion for you and pint-sized friend.

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Fuell Flow Electric Motorcycle

Erik Buell started the motorcycle company that carried his name in 1983. His motorcycle designs were revolutionary, but the company folded in 2009, despite a merger with Harley-Davidson in 1993. But one thing Erik doesn't know is how to quit, and now he's back with an electric bike company called Fuell. The Flow is designed completely in-house by the Fuell team and is positioned as an urban mobility solution. Available in 11kW/15 horsepower and 35kW/47 horsepower models, the Flow features an electric motor housed in the rear wheel, eliminating the need for a transmission and belt or chain. This reduces weight and helps extend range, along with allowing for interesting features like a 13-gallon storage compartment. Fuell plans on making its bike fully customizable, with upgrades to motors, batteries, and chargers. Fuell will officially reveal its lineup April 25, 2019.

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Wreckless H4MM4 Ducati Speedway Motorcycle

Mention Ducati and the image that comes to mind is a sleek blur of red on two wheels and the whine of twin-cylinder motors and dry clutches. Speedway racing is the exact opposite — strange-looking frames packing small-displacement motors on dirt ovals while sliding sideways most of the time. But UK-based Wreckless Motorcycles thought the combination of Italy and homebrew ingenuity would make for an interesting project, and that's how their H4MM4 Ducati-engined speedway bike came into being. The discovery of an early-70s 450cc Desmo Ducati single-cylinder kicked the whole project off. A Jawa speedway frame from the same era was modified to fit the motor, and a host of custom parts adorn the bike. In tribute to Wreckless founder Rick Geall's favorite F1 driver Louis Hamilton, the bike is painted in Mercedes F1 team colors and logos. As strange as speedway bikes might look, this passion project is one of the most interesting customs you'll find.

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2020 Zero SR/F Electric Motorcycle

Zero has been proving that electric tech is a viable alternative to petrol-engined cars for nearly 15 years. Since their founding in 2006, Zero has been refining and updating their electric motorcycles, and the Zero SR/F embodies all of that experience. A naked standard bike, the SR/F has a range of between 160 and 200 miles, depending on options. Add to that 140 lb-ft of instant torque delivery, a top speed of 124 MPH, and charging times as low as 60 minutes, and you have a motorcycle that's ready to ride when you are — without any emissions. Zero sees the SR/F as its halo product, and the bike has features that make it stand out from the rest of Zero's lineup. Cypher III, Zero's smartphone app, tells you everything you need to know about your SR/F, from charging status to warnings if someone is tampering with it. It also allows you to customize the SR/F's digital dash, along with ride-sharing features and over-the-air updates. With the SR/F, electric motorcycles have truly arrived.

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