Motorcycle – Steampunk Tendencies

Kingston Custom finished its third and final art-deco BMW motorcycle: the « Good Ghost ».

Emporio Efikz — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:54:57 +0000

Good Ghost is the third Phantom motorcycle designed by Dirk Oehlerking, which was built in the Kingston Custom workshop in Gelsenkirchen. An evolution of the design of the previous two Phantoms he created, named White Phantom and Black Phantom, the Ghost was developed on the request of a famous custom motorcycle investor and collector, Bobby Haas.

Haas specified to create it in grey color sporting the matching design but generating more speed compared to its other siblings. Therefore, instead of basing the Good Ghost on the BMW R80 (as was the case with the previous two Phantoms), he employed the 1980 BMW R100 RS and kept most of its chassis.

The Good Ghost is a marvel to look at, so imagine how much work has gone into its remarkable design. Dirk initiated by creating a structure with wire and tape and then hand-shaped it. He made his own fuel cell, placed the carbs inside the fairing, and installed K&N filters, custom intake manifolds, and stainless steel exhaust.

Up top is a tailored leather saddle, with upholstery covering the whole front, including a bespoke ‘dash.’ Flip it up to find a leather-lined cubbyhole to store a bottle of wine and a glass.

The Good Ghost will be a part of the Haas collection. Dirk says, “when you ride it, it feels like you are in a different time,” and he aspires to ride it at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, as well.

Via Bike Exif

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The One-Of-A-Kind, Stunning 1957 Chevy Motorcycle

Emporio Efikz — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 23:09:26 +0000

The 11-foot-long, ravishing 1957 Chevy motorcycle created by French engineer “Lupo” is a complete masterpiece that had left motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere in awe. This standout Chevy bike presents some neat, distinctive features resembling the classic 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. The gigantic tailfins strutting out the back, chrome rockets at the front, and vibrant exterior offer an offbeat yet highly aesthetic vibe. If you’re a Chevy fan, you’re bound to love this exciting mix between a car and a motorcycle.

The 1957 Chevy motorcycle is a spectacle to watch, but does it ride well too? The motorcycle’s builder, Lupo, from Toulouse, France explains that the motorcycle is “really safe and comfortable.” He spent 3,000 hours crafting this Harley bike specifically to pay tribute to the 1957 Chevy Bel Air. Lupo used a Harley Davidson EVO engine and built the rest of the bike himself. He plans to sell his creation during or after the SEMA.

The yellow 57 in the pictures below was built by Arlen Ness of Arlen Ness Motorcycles

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Aerium, A Steampunk Aesthetic Motorcycle Runs On Compressed Air

Emporio Efikz — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:23:31 +0000

The famous custom motorbike builder, Peter Forsberg, reminds us that if you have passion and creativity to build something, nothing can stop you from succeeding. Meet Peter’s new creation, a steampunk motorcycle built from scratch that runs on compressed air.

The attention-grabbing thing about this two-wheeler is its visible mechanical components. We can see pistons, seals, valves, and pushrods through the glass tubes installed in the middle of the motorbike. Peter borrowed the crank device from an old Harley bike and intelligently framed it a piece of stainless steel pipe.

Using this steampunk motorcycle isn’t quite fun since it has a strange steering mechanism. Moreover, you can’t speed it up and ride for more than 5 minutes because of the air tank’s limit, which the rider has to put on his/her back while riding. Peter intends to develop a side-car to carry the air tank, though.

Although it is not your everyday motorcycle, the innovative design and the amount of mechanical work done on it are what matters the most for us. Let’s go riding!

Photos www.bycarolin.com

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