Velocity Learn, January 22, 2023

A shocking Moto Martin restoration headlines this weekend’s round-up. It’s adopted by a pair of calmly modded fashionable Triumph twins, a take a look at the 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Particular, and information of Ducati’s electrical bike racing plans.

Moto Martin restoration by Cafe Racer SSpirit Beautiful race bike traces, a strong engine and track-focussed working gear—what extra might you need? That’s the precise sort of product you bought whenever you ordered a Moto Martin.

Based by Frenchman Georges Martin in 1972, Moto Martin produced bikes in an analogous vein to that of Bimota. They shoehorned the most recent, strongest engines of the day into customized frames, wrapped them in new fairings and garnished them with high-end suspension and braking techniques.

All these years in the past that is what the unique proprietor, Jorge, did along with his Suzuki Katana 1100 donor bike. He purchased the large Kat, and took it to Moto Martin the place it underwent a full conversion, with little expense spared. All that remained of the unique bike is the engine, carbs and speedo.

Quick-forward to as we speak (after 21,000 miles) and Jorge’s Martin was trying somewhat worse for put on. Jorge determined to tear the bike down with the intention of beginning the restoration himself—however sadly, he was quickly recognized with ALS and was unable to proceed. So he bought the bike to the staff at Cafe Racer SSpirit in San Sebastian.

The complete bike was handled to a nut and bolt restoration, with not a single side of the bike left untouched. The bronze-welded Chromoly body, along with Moto Martin’s personal suspension and wheels are breathtaking. All the pieces is ideal, proper all the way down to the beautiful fiberglass and paint work, which was accomplished by Sergio at Traditional Storage Bikes.

The undertaking took greater than a yr to finish—however Jorge tragically handed away earlier than he might see his outdated bike in all its glory. The staff at Cafe Racer SSprit have carried out an unimaginable job bringing the bike again from the brink. We’re positive Jorge is trying down with satisfaction. [Via]

Triumph Avenue Twin by Motone The Triumph Avenue Twin is one in every of our favourite bikes within the English model’s fashionable basic lineup. The approachable 900 cc water-cooled engine, mixed with the snug ergonomics of the bigger Bonneville line, has made the Avenue Twin successful world wide.

Motone Customs, the British bike elements and equipment firm, are not any strangers to the Triumph fashionable basic lineup. Based greater than a decade in the past, Motone specializes within the design and manufacture of equipment and elements, for discerning prospects who need their bikes to face out.

They’ve simply completed kitting out a Triumph Avenue Twin with a few of their new elements. It appears so good that it’s onerous to imagine that the bike is manufactured from bolt-on elements solely—no chopping or welding required. That is the genius of Motone; what may need value an arm and a leg from a one-off customized store, has been made simple sufficient for all however probably the most spanner-shy.

Together with the finned decrease engine and gearbox covers (a Motone staple) are the matching bash plate and facet covers. There are a slew of different Motone elements which have been bolted on too, however this bike was constructed to particularly spotlight just a few new elements.

Most notable are the brand new flat tracker seat and ‘Nautilus’ exhaust pipes. However eagle-eyed viewers may also spot the brand new Motone ‘PICO’ LED indicators, that are microscopic however nonetheless have full ECE certification.

In the event you like what you see, and have a Avenue Twin in want of a no-fuss makeover, take a look at the Motone web site.

Triumph Thruxton by Goal Constructed Moto One other beautiful bike within the Triumph fashionable basic lineup is the Thruxton 1200. It took the world by storm when it was launched in 2016, and the fanfare hasn’t actually settled all the way down to be sincere. It’s virtually excellent out the field—however this additionally implies that you see it in every single place.

A buyer with this actual downside rolled his 2016 Thruxton R into the Goal Constructed Moto storage in Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia. He needed to alter issues up, however not overly so; the staff at PBM knew precisely what to do.

“These conversions are at all times met with somewhat little bit of criticism,” explains store boss Tom. “The keyboard warriors sing out with ‘why would you damage the road functionality of the bike?’”

“The reply is at all times the identical: it’s our job to ship a motorbike the shopper will get enthusiastic about, loves, and thinks about even after they’re not using. If our buyer needs knobbly tires on a 1200 cc twin with Öhlins suspension, that’s what they’re going to get.”

The Thruxton’s 1200 cc engine is an actual peach, so it stays principally inventory—however it wouldn’t be a customized bike construct with out a soundtrack to match. The manufacturing facility headers have been left alone, however the system was liberated of its catalytic converter, and now exhales by a set of PBM Torpedo mufflers.

Up entrance is a Goal Constructed Moto 7” Flashpoint LED headlight with a customized cowl. The dual clocks have been changed with a Daytona gauge, sitting in entrance of an LSL triple clamp, new bar risers, and ProTaper handlebars. Continental TKC80 tires have been spooned onto the inventory rims (it is a avenue scrambler, in spite of everything).

The tank and cowl have been painted by Nathan at Livin’ Loco (simply down the road from the PBM storage) and the brand new seat was expertly formed and coated by Timeless Auto Trim. Behind the seat is a looped rear finish, capped with Goal Constructed Moto’s personal 3-in-1 LED lights.

Hats off to the PBM staff for as soon as once more turning a inventory bike right into a mean-as-heck customized machine. We simply know the shopper is stoked. [Purpose Built Moto | Images by ]

2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Particular Harley-Davidson has simply unveiled their a hundred and twentieth Anniversary mannequin vary. And whereas there are just a few new bikes within the combine, a lot of the fashions are simply anniversary editions with daring new graphics. The brand new Nightster Particular sits someplace within the center.

The Nightster Particular comes commonplace with the identical chassis, and identical 975T Revolution Max engine because the ‘common’ Nightster. Nevertheless, whereas the engine stays the identical, the ergonomics have gotten a slight improve. The handlebar risers have been stretched out to five inches, and the brand new handlebars put the grips two inches greater, and an inch nearer, to the rider.

This could make the Nightster Particular somewhat extra snug round city and on longer rides. In that vein, it additionally will get a pillion seat and passenger pegs—each lacking from the usual concern mannequin. New alloy wheels spherical out the elements spec (admittedly, they do look good).

The Nightster Particular is offered in Black Denim, Vivid Black, Vibrant Billiard Blue and Industrial Yellow. All coloration choices get the AMF-inspired striping on the tank, with costs beginning at $14,999 within the USA.

It’s a neat set of upgrades for the Nightster, however it’s nonetheless left us wanting. A bit extra differentiation from the inventory bike would have been good—and an announcement of the much-anticipated Bronx would have been even nicer. [Harley-Davidson Nightster Special]

Ducati MotoE 2023 marks the beginning of Ducati’s electrification. This yr, the Italian marque will likely be producing an electrical bike for groups to run within the new MotoE championship.

Dubbed the ‘V21L’ by Ducati, manufacturing of the 23 bikes for the spec collection began in December 2022, with the manufacturing facility aiming to have them accomplished by February 2023. Every prototype is assembled by Ducati’s high technicians within the Ducati MotoE Racing Division at their Borgo Panigale manufacturing facility. With their expertise with MotoGP, we’re anticipating to see the identical consideration to element and flawless craftsmanship of their MotoE bikes.

As you’d count on—together with the electrical powertrain and top-shelf suspension and braking elements—there’s carbon fiber so far as the attention can see. With this a lot bodywork, there may be loads of actual property for race liveries. And with the MotoE bikes being so comparable, it virtually ensures thrilling racing, because it’s all as much as the riders.

In the event you’re to see how this all-new electrical chapter unfolds, the primary race will likely be on the French Grand Prix on Saturday, Could thirteenth 2023. However what’s virtually extra attention-grabbing, is the opportunity of a totally electrical Ducati being added to their present lineup. Judging by the phrases of the corporate CEO, Claudio Domenicali, it’s solely a matter of time.

“The beginning of manufacturing of the Ducati MotoE is a historic second for our firm,” he’s quoted as saying, “which with this undertaking is completely learning the applied sciences of the long run for the world of motorcycling.”

“It is a vital space of experimentation, wherein we’re investing to construct know-how so that we are going to be prepared when battery expertise ought to enable the creation of an thrilling electrical highway bike with the load, efficiency and vary that fanatics count on from a Ducati. We’re due to this fact embarking on this new journey with the intention of growing the folks and abilities inside the firm to form what the character of a future Ducati electrical highway bike may be.” [More]