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Limited Edition 2012 Moto Guzzi California 90

You know a bike design is solid when it lasts for 40 years. 2012 marks the 40th and final year of production for the iconic Moto Guzzi California. This commemorative 1100-cc model features OG California orange & Diamante white paint and a logo using one of Guzzi’s 1930’s fonts. Collectible?  Yes. 

Zero Engineering Type 9

This is the second bike we’ve featured from Japanese masters, Zero Engineering. They’ve been around for a decade building incredible low-production number customs.  Their muscular, no nonsense retro designs spawned a whole wave of imitators, all trying to get that “Zero” look. Well, this is the real deal, the new one. It’s called the Type 9 and the 96” S&S motor makes it fly. 

2012 Ducati 1199 Piangale

The 2012 Ducati 1199 Piangale isn’t really a recreational machine. It’s more of an off-the-lot racer. This new model packs 20 more horses and weighs 20 pounds less than the current 1198 model. The combination of a 360lb. curb weight and 195 horsepower translates to speed that will peel your face off. Surprisingly, the anti-lock braking system is optional. Hold on tight. 

Ural M70 Anniversary Edition

The Russian Ural is a long-standing cult classic. This heritage bike brand continues to turn out new versions of their M-70, a WW2-era sidecar model, which was a knock-off of the German BMW R71. This 2011 model blends classic styling with some modern upgrades that make it a legit daily driver. Source 

Destino Samurai

Custom bike culture is big in Australia and Destino Custom Garage is one of the country’s best builders. They take stock, boring metric cruisers and turn them into works of rideable art like what you see here. One of only four made (and sold by invitation only) the Samurai is built off an unnamed 1100-cc powerplant and absolutely dripping with custom fabbed parts. Source

Will the FORCE protect you?

Stormtrooper Motorcycle Suit

In addition to the safety of a full head-to-toe leather motorcycling suit, the officially-licensed Stormtrooper and Shadowtrooper suits from Hollywood replica-masters Universal Design, will also serve as a prize-winning Halloween costume for the rest of your life.

Wanna Hit the Road...uh...Track?

Bandit9 Magnus

In dark, greasy garages around the world a small but loyal cult has grown up around a lowly, out-moded Chinese motorcycle called the Chang Jiang 750. And Beijing-based wrench-spinners Bandit 9 are now doing some sweet, bare bones CJ 750s. The Magnus has key upgrades to braking and suspension plus a custom tank and other hand-fabbed bits. Do you need one? Just e-mail the dudes. Source

Wonder Bikes Bobber

Texas motorcycle-maker Jason Wonder’s Wonder Bikes are simple, elegant machines; modern classics that pack today’s technology into old school finery. The Bobber’s hardtail frame, sprung girder front end, and stripped down look are powered by the reliability of a new H-D Sportster motor. In other words, it is roadtrip ready.

Vincent on No?

Black Falcon

It sure looks good, but if you don’t know much about scooters, the finer points of this build will go right over your head. Almost completely hand-fabricated, the Black Falcon from LA’s Falcon Motorcycles, is a true ground-up custom. Built around the rare & legendary Vincent Black Shadow motor, a custom frame, front end, brakes, tins and much more were all one-off creations for this beastly bike. Museum quality construction and 140 mph, what do you think you’d pay?

Brad Pitt takes son Pax for a ride in his motorbike and sidecar

By Kirsty Mccormack

When most men ride a motorcycle at the age of 48, it is assumed they are experiencing a mid-life crisis - but not Brad Pitt.
The Hollywood actor is known for his love of the vehicles and has ridden some cool bikes in the past but the one he opted for yesterday was quite different.
Pitt was spotted cruising around California yesterday on his black Russian Ural Tourist motorbike, but he was accompanied by his son Pax in a sidecar.

Like father, like son: Brad Pitt takes son Pax for a spin in his Russian Ural Tourist motorbike in California yesterday

The Moneyball star made sure him and his eight-year-old son stayed safe by wearing helmets and has obviously adapted his love for bikes to ensure it is a more child-friendly activity.
Pitt wore an all-black outfit that included a zip-up onesie and he completed the look with a pair of sunglasses.

The pair were taking a trip to a local grocery store in Los Feliz, where Pax emerged carrying a large paper bag.

Getting the essentials: Pitt and his eight-year-old son emerged from a grocery store in Los Feliz ready to ride home

The Vietnamese child looked particularly excited as his father got him ready for the ride and relaxed in the sidecar as Pitt cruised the streets.
The long-haired actor was once involved in a crash on his motorbike while trying to escape the paparazzi but it doesn't seem to have put him off.
Back in October 2009 he fell off of his favourite bike after attempting to weave through traffic in Los Angeles.

Safety first: The actor made sure they wore their helmets at all times

Don't forget the shopping! The Vietnamese child seemed excited about riding in his father's sidecar

However, despite the accident Pitt is obviously introducing his children to the mode of transport at a young age.
His other children Maddox, ten, six-year-old Zahara, five-year-old Shiloh and twins Knox and Vivienne, three, were nowhere to be seen yesterday but no doubt they'll have their turns in the future.
The famous family spent Christmas and Pitt's birthday on December 18 in California together where Angelina Jolie revealed that a waterfall - with surrounding land - was Pitt's combined Christmas and birthday present.

Almost home: Pax looked on as his famous father made a speedy trip back to their Californian residence

The actor is now said to be planning to build an ambitious house over the falls near LA in the style of his favourite American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
The couple recently sold their Malibu home to chat show host Ellen DeGeneres.

Lucky guy: Angelina Jolie reportedly brought Pitt a waterfall in California for his combined birthday and Christmas present.