Imagine a bike-car combo! Well, Brudelli’s leanster has turned that fantasy into a reality. It is actually a variation on the motorcycle incorporating the benefits of a two-wheeled front end for a dynamic ride but with the traction of a multi-wheeled vehicle. It is a visual delight to see this model in function. Yep, it is really cool to see the vehicle leaning at an angle of 45 degrees except for the footboards that remain parallel to the ground. The two front wheels also provide less braking distance.

Basing the machine on a lean and mean structure, this techie work of art weighs just 238 kg. As a result, the 654cc KTM engine with 47kW @ 7,500 rpm gives great acceleration thanks to the 65 Nm @ 6,550 rpm midrange all the way to 170 km/hr.

The best part is that this bike of a kind can be driven on all surfaces like tarmac roads, go-kart tracks and even the speedway tracks. The model will be launched at Intermot 2008 on October 8 and will be available in limited numbers at a price of 21,000 Euros.
Via gizmag

Here is the biggest news for all monster bikers. A Ferrari motorcycle is in the making! You got it right! Pondering over the question- “Why there is no Ferrari motorcycle?” that rose in his office, Israeli industrial designer Amir Glinik conceptualized the Ferrari motorcycle. His design is influenced by Vintage and modern Ferrari projects and the idea is to produce a practical machine, not in any way a “star wars” future ride.

This maybe the most radical idea on this project and may take a year to be fully developed, but it sure will conquer the world with its beautiful streamlined and sleek body. Using drive-by-wire technology, the V4 super bike features hand controls adapted from an F-16 fighter jet and buttons based on those found on the steering wheel of Ferrari’s Formula 1 racecars. Other controls for the sound system and trip computer are located on an all weather touch screen. Glinik’s design also incorporates several high-tech gadget attachments, reminiscent of Ferrari cars.

Apart from the traditional Ferrari Red, Glinik also gives possibilities of a Black Bike with maybe a 5 point star aluminum rims. If Ferrari is going to enter into a new field, it might just as well incorporate more colors into its designs. Ferrari lovers can just wait before they go Vroom-Vroom!!

Via  Toxel , Ferrari Motorcycle

The world seems to have endless millionaires despite millions who might not even know how many zeroes comprise a million! Now don’t be surprised if you soon meet an affluent guy boasting of a bike as one of his prized possessions because this bicycle is any thing but ordinary. Gold was always the world’s favorite metal and designers of all sorts keep inventing splendid ideas to play on it. A Scandinavian design company Aurumania has launched a limited edition run of 10 of the world’s most expensive bike. Each bike is hand-built and gold-plated with 24-carat gold, then decorated with over 600 Swarovski crystals.
Hand-sewn leather grips and a Brooks leather saddle provide finishing touches to the bike, with each limited edition number embossed with gold leaf and set into a leather badge onto the bike’s headtube.This “Golden Beauty” would ease you of €80,000.you would love to ride it but its something to flaunt off the track! Being in line with this thought the Company has also created a 24-carat gold wall holder for the bike, to be displayed as a work of art. Go on then and get the Golden Display for your wall, if you are lucky enough to do so, but make sure no one rides away with it!

Via bikeradar

If you are rich and want to show it off but want to buy a wise thing, go ahead and buy yourself a gold bike. It will help you traverse inside your palatial mansion in ease, apart from ecological reasons. You can also use it to take a ride in your farm. Or you can gift it to your better half and make his/her face glow like gold. Created by GoldStriker’s co-founder Stuart Hughes, the bike is self consciously called “24ct gold Hutch Prostar”. Made of 24ct gold and priced at $12,378, this bike is the the most expensive BMX ever produced.

The bike was originally created for some anonymous sports geek in 2002. But the bike is now tailor made for any one willing to shell out $12,378. I think its an ultra cool idea to go green on this gold bike.

With the surging need for water and comparatively less supply or more wastage, it is now posing a question to our existence. It is the sole thing that helps us rehydrate and disinfect our self. And I feel pity for areas facing the water scarcity that makes them compromise to their routine schedule. Having realized this; the Aquaduct Mobile Filtration Vehicle concept is being devised by designers David Janssens, John Lai, Adam Mack, Brian Mason, Eleanor Morgan and Paul Silberschatz. The mobile concept comes outfitted with a large tank along with a smaller one called the clean tank. The functionality of the concept details from haulage, filtration and storage of water for use in the developing era. While peddling, the pump connected to the knob will pull water from the large water tank (passing through the filter) and lastly to the clean tank.

This procedure can be practiced whilst wandering and also when you are on hold. The clutch within employs and then unfastens the drive belt from pedal crank, enabling the rider to carry on with sieving process. So, are you set to ride over this feature-packed potential concept?

Check out this video:

Via Tuvie / iGreenSpot

To justify the demanding cost of $2,000 for a colossal Twist Freedom DX Electric Bicycle, I would propose you to take a look at the contest prior to crumpling your nose up and walking away. Check out the video review lately capture at Popular Mechanics that would enable you identify whether this fastidious bike is worth you while. Popularly known as the Giant Twist Freedom DX, it can roll up to 75 miles on an assortment of battery and human-powered pedaling, and the motor flaunts three diverse forms (Eco, Normal and Sport) to please your temper and riding necessities.

Paul Crove from KneeSlider had a chance to talk to Jason from Olmax Fabrication about their latest offering of Cosmo Trike. And the shared features for the three-wheeled monster are truly awesome. Owning a fiberglass body, it features an air ride suspension, a 24-inch front wheel and automotive wheels plus tires out back. Developed to accommodate across majority of riders i.e. From 5 foot even to 6 foot, the automotive engine parts of this bike are outsourced from different locations across the globe. It is manufactured using a 2 cylinder vertical twin, a Garrett turbo, hooked it up to a 4 speed automotive transmission and delivers a power of 70 horsepower, hence offering you an exciting cruise at highway speeds throughout the day . No, it is not a racer but holds its own value with the typical V-twin crowd.

It is equipped with a water cooled engine but the grill on the face of bike is quite misleading as you may be sure that it carries the radiator but to your much surprise the radiator is fitted under the trunk. Priced at $17,900 (the basic cost of the model), it is possible to replace the ordinary parts like air and oil filters.

For now, you can calm down your curiosity by taking a closer look at it as Cosmo Trike is expected to be displayed at numerous events.
Via ZedoMax

If you have a fad for biking but transporting it to your transferable job location or maintaining its safety poses an obstacle before you then here is a solution. The Folding Back Pack Bike comes handy and you can take pride in owning this gadget-form of bike. Weighing 5.5 kg and 60cm in length, it is possible to carry it on your back in a back pack. As a windfall, the feature-packed form of bike can be turned into a hand cart. The bike sports a headlight, back light and turn signals. The prospective customers for the potential concept includes workers and free travelers, but if you count the doubt digit of inflation still moving high in southwards direction and also the global warming concern then Backpack Bicycle seems to be a perfect option for everyone and anyone.

While this being just a concept, eyebrows are raised for the worthy contender to manufacture this concept and I seriously doubt the safety factor involved.


Via TheDesignBlog/ GadgetVenue/ TechDigest

Art pieces or antiques cannot miss our vision. And the latest creation of a revolutionary piece of art is by Diederick Kraaijeveld that deserves a due amount of respect here. The self taught artist has developed this attention-grabbing artworks using domesticated wood. Popularly known as a Harley Davidson 1993 Softail Heritage, alias Cow-glide or Moo-glide as the singular edition motorbike comes layered with cowhides. Measuring 130 cm high and 110 cm wide, the model comes tinted with salvaged wood; found in dumpsters and other remote shores or derelict buildings. It is known to use one piece from a deserted farm in the California desert. Developed on-order for a biking tycoon based in Holland, a similar model can be yours if you are ready to spill over $15,000.

Courtesy Diederick Kraaijeveld!

The Pashley Guv’nor (ignore the dreadful name), handpicked by company to “indicate the revival of our great English bicycle heritage” is a strikingly sleek recreation of company’s ages-old Path Racer Model from the 1930’s. The elegant appeal of the model features a hand-crafted Reynolds 531 diamond frame (in 20.5, 22.5 and 24.5-inch sizes), undisturbed style forks, Brooks B17 Titanium saddle, drop North Road handlebars with fleece grips, a single speed rear wheel, 28-inch gold lined black alloy rims and the tyres on its front and back are very light. Affordable only for uber-rich, the £795 price tag can only convince the rich-you as extravagance doesn’t consider spill over of few extra $$$ but can’t compromise at opulence.
Via BoingBoing/ RetroToGo