Classified Moto was commissioned to build a 2 identical custom bikes for the TV show — AMC’s “The Walking Dead” replace Daryl Dixon’s lost chopper. The Donner’s were a pair of 750cc Hondas from the ‘90s because of the reliability and the easily available parts market for these models. The bikes were given big […]
Named after Karl Heinrich the German fuel tank designer, the bespoke BMW R nine motorcycle was designed by custom builders Deus Ex Machina. Emphasis was placed on the fuel tank, a work of art in itself, with an internal labyrinth of alloy channels to offset the considerable fuel load. Atop the tank you’ll find a […]
Ducati Scrambler reintroduces the Scrambler which previously had been in production from the late 60’s until 1974. The Scrambler was primarily intended for the American market. It underwent continual modification until 1968, when the true Scramblers with “wide-casing” engines were brought out, first in the 250 and 350 versions and then, in 1969, the […]
TurnCycle puts an end to reversing your bike out from its parking spot, eliminating the need for the back and forth ‘rocking’ motions involved in turning your motorcycle around in tight spaces. With a capacity 1000 lbs or 454 kg measures less then 1/2” (12.7 mm) thick and 15 3/4” (400mm) diameter its heavy duty […]
Deus ex Machina meaning “god from the machine”. The term has evolved to mean a plot device whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem is suddenly and abruptly resolved by the contrived and unexpected intervention of some new event, character, ability or object. Founded in 2005, Deus ex Machina roared into Australia’s cultural consciousness in 2006, with […]
The Vespa GTS 300 Super scooter is available with both ABS and ASR traction control. Both address two key elements in riding safety by helping with the slips and slides along with emergency braking. The single cylinder catalyzed 4 stroke 4 valve Quasar engine delivers 21.1 HP with a maximum torque of 16.4 FT-LB. The electronic injection gives the […]
Les Ateliers Ruby is placed in liquidation by the Commercial Court of Paris. Despite the popularity of its helmets and partnerships with various prestigious fashion houses, Studio Pilot, owner of the Les Ateliers Ruby, had accumulated losses reaching a staggering sum of € 2.7 million. The question remains: will a buyer or investors surface to […]
The 2015 California 1400 Touring is a treat for both rider and onlooker. In the 1970’s the LAPD selected the Moto Guzzi V7 Police over Harley Davidson to be the agencies patrol bike. Today the Moto Guzzi maintains the lineage with the California 1400. Available in both custom and touring editions. These hand built bikes […]
Custom motorcycles are at the core of the Deus Ex Machina (‘god from the machine’ ) mission. Deus entered Australia’s cultural motorcycle custom scene in 2006, with some noteworthy customized motorcycles and with the notion that, “doing something is more fun than just owning something“. The Eau Rouge XJR1300 is a collaboration with Yamaha Motorcycles […]
The aspirations of BMW Motorrad with regard to future generations of boxer-powered roadsters take concrete, emotionally charged shape at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2014 in the form of the BMW Concept Roadster. The BMW Concept Roadster is a typical BMW roadster with a powerful 2-cylinder boxer engine generating 92 kW (125 bhp) at 7,750 rpm from […]
