Volker Schmidt’s custom conversion of a DR 800 Big grabbed our attention and held it for a good while. We Yankees seldom see even the stock version of the “big” Suzuki enduro, so it was cool to see such a twist on what is already an intriguing bike. Read on to see what inspired this unique German build.
UPDATE: See the event photos and video here.
“Evolve or Die.” A bold motto from the guys behind the successful Mods vs Rockers Chicago. They will celebrate their 10th Anniversary this year (2014) with a new, dialed-in and rockin’ motorcycle, scooter and hot rod event complete with a 3-day weekend of live music, a pin-up contest, vendor booths and much more. Introducing, “MOTOBLOT.”
The guys at Ducati Indianapolis have self-prescribed a cure for the winter doldrums. They’ve mixed up a wicked dose of ice-shredding madness built from a “dark stealth” Hypermotard. It’s not often we want to immediately run out the door to catch a glimpse of a showroom-new bike, but this one got our attention. Especially in the crippling cold Hoosier landscape that’s had us shut in for faaaar too long.
Billie Standley was eccentric. His family said he was quirky, but loving. One thing is for certain. Billie was born to ride. Folks assumed he’d ride till the day he died. Well, Billie rode even longer, sitting astride his ’67 Harley Electra Glide straight into his grave.
This is a look back on our 2011 weekend adventure in Chicago during the annual Mods vs Rockers event. One of the event sponsors, Motoworks Chicago, provided us with a Tiger 800 XC to ride and film from (a big thanks to Johnny Scheff!). Here’s a photo gallery and story of how much fun we had surrounded by the headlining British marque.
You’ve seen our Friday post of the 2013 Motorcycles on Merdian, now here are the Saturday pics. Both photo sets only scratch the surface of the size this event has grown to. The folks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway have done well and coordinating and spurring the success of this gathering, which happens in conjunction with the Red Bull Indianapolis GP weekend. Here’s just a taste of the scene…
