Awesome Motorcycles

A tribute to Honda’s “classic” motocompo bike, the electric Motor Compo folds up to fit in the back of your car, giving you a short-range ride to your destination, integrating your smartphone for nav.

Peter Norris’ concept for a Honda electric motorcyle has “a long front suspension, feet forward seating position, and a large footprint.” The anime- and chunky toy-look calls out to the kid in us.

In Soviet Russia, roads drive you… or something like that. Here we see that principle in action, as the world’s lowest-budget motorcycle takes to the streets. Or something like that.

Come visit us at Beto Carrero World and be amazed by our motorcycle stunt duo! Watch them wrestle while their bikes pull off donuts on their own! See them cartwheel through the air – oh wait.

There’s lots of tight turning, fun camera angles and cool tricks in this motorbike drift video from professional stunt rider Jorian Ponomareff, who makes it all look so easy. (Thanks Flex!)

A year’s worth of gorgeous custom motorcycles, without the tacky pinup girls, courtesy of BikeEXIF. The perfect calendar for fanatics who appreciate bikes, and just want to cut to the chase.

The Lithium is an electric streetfighter designed by Parker Brothers Choppers. It has a 40,000W motor and a 96v battery. Top speed is 100mph with a maximum range of 100mi on a 3.5h charge.

Stunt biker Aaron Colton goes on a wild ride through downtown Chicago at night. As he weaves amazing tricks under the “L”, we can’t help but wonder how many red light tickets he got.

Normally, a motorcycle accident is a bad thing, but much like the Benny Hill song before it, the theme music from Super Mario Bros. can turn a tragedy into a lighthearted romp.

Volta Motorbikes are designed for city commutes. They have a range of 44mi and a top speed of 75mph. The 35hp engine is powered by batteries that can be fully charged in 2hrs for a mere $0.60.

After a car wreck and the tinkerings of Dr Mechanik, this V-Rod was reincarnated as a café racer, with a handmade aluminum tank, suede seat and about 19 pounds shaved off the curb weight.

Designed by Buck Massart of VTM, the body cladding on the Spacester was entirely shaped by hand. Under its sexy shell is a H-D Sportster engine, and a fork swiped from a Yamaha YZF-R1.

Watch and learn every possible way not to sit on a bike as rider Rafal Pasierbek teaches his motorcycle a thing or two during the freestyle event at Poland’s 2011 Stunt GP competition.

The MXB is a cross between a motorcycle and a skateboard. It has an electric engine and a hand switch to control the throttle and brakes. The fastest version can go over 60mph.

(Warning: LOUD) While it doesn’t match the all-time record of 172mph, you have to hand it to Egbert Van Popta for popping a wheelie at 169mph on his 1989 Suzuki GSX this month. Another angle here.

Using electroluminescent wires, customizer Kaminoan illuminated his TRON lightcycle, designed by a guy by the name of Ewok in Disguise. LEGO and Disney need to start producing these now.

We’ve seen motorcycle sculptures made from some unusual materials, but we can honestly say this is the first time we’ve seen one made from a crustacean. Shellfish allergy? No ride for you.

The supercool cycle from the Tron: Legacy is street legal, with electroluminescent strips built into the cowlings and rims and a fuel-injected Suzuki 996cc, 4-stroke engine. (Thanks Jack!)

Classified Moto turned a 1982 Yamaha Virago xv920 from an ugly duckling into a fierce beast. Has a custom tank, exhaust, controls and seat, and suspension from Yamaha YZF-R6 sport bikes.

Go for a ride inside the cockpit with driver Rocky Robinson as he sets the land speed record for a 2-wheel streamlined motorcycle, zipping along the Bonneville Salt Flats at a gut-rumbling 376mph.

The café racer to end all café racers, fit not just for trips to the coffee shop but to the club as well. Built by Kaffeemaschine, based on the Moto Guzzi T3 California. Has a 76hp V2 engine.

As if a moto-hybrid wasn’t unique enough, Derringer Cycle now offers insane customization options. Start with a 49cc 4-stroke engine, gearbox and brakes. What you end up with is up to you.

We can’t be sure whether the crotch rocketeer responsible for the win in this video is named Harry or Henry, but he certainly manages to pull a Houdini when the fuzz show up to spoil all the fun.