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Stunting, for long the preserve of X-Games, talent shows, and circus acts, received the ultimate stamp of approval from one of the world’s biggest mainstream motorbike manufacturers, with the launch of the concept Yamaha Moto Cage-Six, the first bike designed purely for stunting.

Intermot, Cologne was witness to the launch of this nifty new bike from Yamaha, based on the XJ6. As expected, the Moto Cage-Six is very sleek and sporty, also incorporating design elements from the Tenere and Super Tenere. The gears and sprockets have been adjusted to give the bike sufficient bottom-end torque. What grab eyeballs are the stunting elements incorporated into the bike, which include front axle footrests, four crash pads, a reinforced rear swing arm, streamlined seating, and a rear wheel that carries a car tire, fitting this bike’s purpose to a T!

 

Stunters across the world have reacted with caution, with many feeling that a stunt bike is a very personal statement, and is constantly adjusted as per the rider’s style and new stunts. Yamaha has made it clear that the Moto Cage-Six is purely a design study concept; however, it is obvious to bike aficionados and design gurus that it holds immense appeal for newbie stunters, young enthusiasts, and aggressive riders, and could well serve as the starting point for a new streetfighter bike from Yamaha.

Celebrities are usually known to flaunt their king-size lifestyles in outrageous ways, and when we speak about a certain Mr. Steven Tyler, it just gets more outlandish.

The Aerosmith frontman certainty knows how to make an entrance in some style. Recently, Tyler arrived and left the upscale Matsuhita sushi restaurant in Beverly Hills on Saturday night on a never seen before trike.

The tricked-out three-wheeled motorcycle featured custom green & gold flame paintwork which made the bike look even more beastly and was laden with such a lot of chrome that made all the people and paparazzi over there reach for their shades even in the night. Such was the aura of his trike that it would make any motorcycle enthusiast drool. Well now, we know for a fact where the ‘Dream On’ singer spends some part of his whooping $130m fortune.

The city which famous for its spice trade has another reason to get more famous now; America’s ultimate power brand Harley Davidson have set up shop there now.

We feel that now the city’s narrow roads will never be the same again. The city tracks will become fashion show runways literally, heads will turn to the legendary thumping sound of these mean machines.

The soft launch of the first-ever Harley-Davidson store in the state, Spice Coast Harley-Davidson, was held recently, and even before its stated official launch, all the machines that arrived in the first lot at the dealership have been sold out as per official sources. As many of you are aware, the on-road price range usually start from a whopping Rs 6.24 lakhs to a mind-boggling Rs 41 lakhs for the top dog of HD, a customised CVO. The stated official launch of the Spice coast HD is set to take place in some time soon.

Actor Salman Khan is well known for his passion for motorcycles and also his association with Suzuki Motors India Pvt Ltd as their brand ambassador.

The actor was recently gifted a limited edition blue Suzuki Intruder M1800 RZ by Mr. Atul Gupta, VP Sales & Marketing, SMIPL and Ms. Anu Anamika, National head – Marketing, SMPL. The actor added this cool blue cruiser to his already enviable collection of superbikes, which includes the legendary Hayabusa. The actor’s passion for wheels was evident at the handing over as he took a great interest in every feature of the bike and went through each performance parameter with the Suzuki officials who were present.

The mammoth Intruder, is a four stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 54° V-twin engine, and is capable of bullying any road into submission with its monstrous 1783cc engine. And yes it also puts certain cars into shame with its brutal engine and power. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Atul Gupta, VP, Sales and Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. says, “Suzuki two-wheelers has received a tremendous response to Salman as our brand ambassador. We are proud of our association with him. It is an honour that he has chosen to ride the Intruder.”