Motorcycles Made from Lobster Shells: Crustaceans of Anarchy

Who knew that making motorcycles out of lobster shells would be so awesome looking? They look like organically grown bikes from an underwater society.
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These lobstercycles were made by Huang Mingbo from Taiwan, who presented the collection of miniature bikes at a food art seminar in the Chinese province of Fujian. He completed the collection of intricate models using lobster shells for the vast majority of construction. They even feature wing mirrors and license plates. Pretty cool.

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Now I want to see spaceships made from lobster shells. That would be freakin awesome. Someone make a Millenium Falcon from lobster shells right away. Make sure you include a miniature pilot called Prawn Solo. Please do this for me Huang Mingbo.

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Ducati 899 Panigale Motorcycle: In the Sock-Blowing-Away Business

There’s something awesome about a crotch rocket that will beat most supercars. Ducatis are no exception, and the new 899 will not only blow your socks off, but other parts of your clothing as well.

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The Ducati 899 Panigale motorcycle was made as a replacement for the 848 Superbike, and it’s supposed to be comfortable both on the track and the road. The engine produces 148 hp at 9,000 RPM. It’s loaded with high tech electronics, like a quick shifter, ride-by-wire, triple stage ABS, traction control, engine brake control and more. The monocoque aluminum frame should also be nice to ride.

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The Ducati 899 Panigale will be available in October starting at about $15,000(USD).

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Regio Design XXL Chopper Is the World’s Largest Motorcycle

Motorcycle riders all like to think that their bike is the biggest and baddest. Sorry folks, but that title belongs to the Regio Design XXL Chopper by Fabio Reggiani. It was shown-off at the Motor Bike Expo 2012 has now officially been declared the biggest motorcycle in the world by Guinness World Records.

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This gigantic chopper completed the required ride distance of 100 meters so that it could be certified as the world’s largest functioning motorcycle. It measures about 32 feet long and 16 feet high. Its engine is a 5.7 ​​V8 Chevrolet 280 horsepower, coupled to a three-speed transmission.

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The Regio Design XXL Chopper was made in about seven months and beat the previous record held by Monster Cycle built by Gregory Dunham from California. Unfortunately, this motorcycle is impossible to balance on two wheels, so they had to add training wheels.

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[via Damn Geeky]

Greyp G12 fingerprint-activated motor bike starts with the touch of a thumb

Sometimes walking somewhere is out of the question — or one simply dislikes the idea of trekking up large hills — and it is such times when mopeds prove their handiness. In this case, the Greyp G12 is more than a moped, however, having a “Street Mode” that allows it to double as a no-pedaling-necessary […]

2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000 ATV: Ridin’ Dirty

A step up from traditional ATVs, this dune buggy (aka “sport UTV”) from Polaris will let you go pretty much anywhere you please. You’ll have the benefit of almost car-like behavior in something that was meant to scale dunes in the desert.

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The Polaris RZR XP 1000 comes with a 1000cc engine that delivers 107 hp. Its peak torque is delivered at 3500 RPM, so you’ll be speeding ahead of your buddies, no matter what they are driving. The RZR XP 1000 comes with dual-piston calipers and 248mm ventilated disc brakes on each of its wheels.

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If you are looking for something with a bit more power and versatility in the off-road market, then this Polaris was meant for you. It sells for $19,999(USD).

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And if you want to see what the XP1000 can do when fully tricked out, check out this customized version, called the XP1K:

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Stuart Gunn Is World’s Fastest Blind And Disabled Biker With 167.1mph Record

Stuart Gunn Is World’s Fastest Blind And Disabled Biker With 167.1mph RecordI would not be too far off the mark to say that Stuart Gunn is the real world daredevil – he might not have Matt Murdock’s legal qualifications as well as enhanced senses, but this does not mean he lacks any cojones. No sir, Stuart Gunn is a sightless daredevil who has just achieved a new world record, hitting the 167mph mark on his motorcycle. Perhaps it is his inability to see just where he is headed to that enables him to achieve such insane speeds on two wheels. Of course, Gunn does not go at it alone, as his father, Geoff, happens to ride alongside him, relying on an intercom system to inform him on whether he needs to engage the brake, or to correct his direction if he is drifting off course.

Gunn shared, “I hope this proves to people that just because you are blind or have a disability, doesn’t mean it should change or limit your life. I have ridden for years with my dad and so it worked really well.” The previous world record stood at 164mph, so this is definitely quite the achievement that deserves to be celebrated, don’t you think so?

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    Teen Creates Engine Powered Wheelbarrow

    Wheelbarrows are a great invention. They have helped laborers haul all manner of things easily and without breaking their backs. But in today’s world they could use some extra power.

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    The internal combustion engine-powered wheelbarrow is the wheelbarrow we need. If nothing else, it gives bored farm kids a bit of a cheap thrill. It was created by a teenager in Poland. We don’t have many details, but it’s a wheelbarrow with an engine! Enough said. Check out the video to see it in action:

    Now there is a wheelbarrow that will make your job go super quick as you haul items. Remember, always wear your helmet when wheelbarrowing.

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    84 Goldwing Motorcycle Gets Fitted with Twin Gatling Guns

    What do you do when you see a motorcycle coming down the road with twin gatling guns? You run! Only cyborgs, demons (and the badass woman shown here) ride such things on a highway to hell. You either get out of the way, or you end up as ground chuck on the road.

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    Garrett Larson and Dillon Shoffner of Show Stoppers Studio, LLC took a 1984 Goldwing bike and outfitted it with a pair of deadly-looking gatling guns. The entire design is very nice, but the guns are what makes this thing a serious post-apocalyptic killing machine.

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    It will slay and flay zombies, vampires or anything else in it’s path. If you see this thing coming your way, just do like Doctor Who always says. Run!

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    [via The Throttle via Obvious Winner]

    Electric motorcycle beats gas-guzzling rivals at Pikes Peak

    We’re already aware of one record that was broken today, and that was the fastest overall time of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb done by Sebastien Loeb in his Peugeot Sport 208 T16, but as far as motorcycles were concerned, the fastest of the bunch ended up being an all-electric variant, beating out the next-fastest

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    Lightning electric motorcycle bests gas-powered bikes at Pikes Peak

    Lightning electric motorcycle bests gas-powered bikes at Pikes Peak

    With 156 turns over its 12.42-mile (19.99 km) course and elevation changes ranging from 4,720 ft (1,440 m) to 14,110 ft (4,300 m), Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the most grueling races in the world for both humans and machines. It’s particularly challenging for gas-powered vehicles, since the air contains less oxygen at higher altitudes. As a result, electric cars and motorcycles have gained popularity at the event in recent years. In fact, 2013 marks the first time an electric bike’s beaten its gas-powered rivals, with Carlin Dunne and Lightning Motorcycles finishing the race in 10 minutes and 0.694 seconds — ahead of Bruno Langlois who managed 10 minutes and 21.323 seconds on a Ducati Multistrada 1200 S. While electric vehicles are expected to dominate Pikes Peak in the near future, it’s going to take a few more years before autonomous cars win the event.

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