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    lundi 23 mars 2015

    THE HUNTER: A SCRAMBLER WITH EXTRA FIREPOWER


    This heavily upgraded 2014 Triumph Scrambler prowls the streets of Zürich and puts out 95hp.
    The Triumph Scrambler’s biggest selling point is its looks. It might not be the strongest contender in the performance department, but it has a nostalgic appeal that few others can match. And it’s easy to upgrade.
    This stunning Triumph Scrambler was built by Erne’s Euromotos—a dealership and custom shop in Zürich, Switzerland. It’s the perfect blueprint for anyone wanting to transform his or her own Scrambler with performance-based mods.
    This heavily upgraded 2014 Triumph Scrambler prowls the streets of Zürich and puts out 95hp.
    The engine gets a big power boost via larger valves, hotter cams, and a higher compression ratio. To increase airflow, Erne’s modified the air box, fitted a free-flowing filter, and installed a Zard exhaust system. The fuel injection was then remapped—making this particular Scrambler good for a reported 95hp.
    Given this significant jump in power, suspension and braking upgrades were in order. A Brembo P4 braking setup was added at the front, along with a Galfer disc designed for the Thruxton.
    This heavily upgraded 2014 Triumph Scrambler prowls the streets of Zürich and puts out 95hp.
    Öhlins suspension components were set up at both ends: FG324 upside-down forks at the front, and S36P shocks out back. The forks are held in place by new triple trees from LSL, and the tires are Continental’s dual-sport-specific TKC80s.
    This heavily upgraded 2014 Triumph Scrambler prowls the streets of Zürich and puts out 95hp.
    LSL also supplied a set of X01 Superbike bars, bar risers, and adjustable clutch and brake levers. Other (less obvious) LSL parts include a chain guard, sprocket cover, main and passenger foot pegs and foot controls. The regulator, ignition and horn have all been relocated to clean up the front end as much as possible.
    This heavily upgraded 2014 Triumph Scrambler prowls the streets of Zürich and puts out 95hp.
    Erne’s dipped into the JvB-moto catalogue too—fitting a JVB headlight, side panels and rear fender. A Motogadget Motoscope Tiny speedo was installed via Motogadget’s m-TRI: a signal adapter designed specifically for plugging Motogadget components into modern Triumphs with minimal fuss. The bar-end turn signals are Motogadget’s m-Blaze Discs.
    This heavily upgraded 2014 Triumph Scrambler prowls the streets of Zürich and puts out 95hp.
    After a little back-and-forth on paint, the client settled on a satin olive green for the tank and fender. The Triumph emblem on the tank and Erne’s logos on the side panels were done in gold, taking cues from the distinctive Öhlins components. Gold highlights can be found elsewhere too: like the adjustment dials on the levers.
    Rounding off the bike is a slimmer, shorter seat with custom upholstery. The diamond-stitch pattern has been created with a green thread that’ll darken over time to match the tank. That pattern is replicated on the grips—a pair of Biltwell Thrusters—which is typical of the well-considered detailing on this project.
    This heavily upgraded 2014 Triumph Scrambler prowls the streets of Zürich and puts out 95hp.
    The Scrambler’s brawny stance and olive finish have earned it the moniker Le Chasseur(‘The Hunter’).
    A fitting name for a Scrambler that’s right on target.
    This heavily upgraded 2014 Triumph Scrambler prowls the streets of Zürich and puts out 95hp.
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    Drifting the Original AE86 In The Rain

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    Motorsport runs deep in NZ culture, so we met up with the Hutt Valley Motorsports Club at Manfield Park to test some of their best homebrew track cars. 

    Jared Rush's 1984 Toyota Trueno AE86 is a fine example of what can be achieved on this platform with excellent backyard engineering, and is crazy fun to slide in the wet! 



    Honda NX650 Motorpsycho by Basic Garage

    Confession: A few days ago when I should have been researching new feature motorcycles for Moto Rivista, I was actually online shopping looking for my next pair of sunglasses. When what should I come across, none other than RETROSUPERFUTURE®’s SS2014 Motorpsycho collection.

    You can imagine my relief when I saw what had been revealed along with this new collection, that’s right, the feature of the day! The stars aligned for me, I found my next pair of shades and we were able to meet a new builder to feature on Moto Rivista. Introducing Federico Pazzi, Pier Francesco Pazzi, Eugenio Rapposelli of Basic Garage from Milan, Italy.
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    Pier tells us “We customize motorcycles by creating teams of builders with different skills depending on the project. We started in 2011 working with a small laboratory in Abruzzo (Luthor, Tarantula, Apocalypse) and now we are working on new projects together with different teams in Milan, as well. The first motorcycle we did in Milan is the Motorpsycho for the RETROSUPERFUTURE® brand.
    We give our customized motorcycles names of comic villains: they are fascinating powerful losers. Without them there wouldn’t be any heroes. We are also organizing, together with Anvil Motociclette, the summer event SunRide Motospeciali (riders meeting, custom exposition, music festival)”.
    On to the bike, Motorpsycho is based on a 1988 Honda NX650. Conceived by RETROSUPERFUTURE®’s creative team, Basic Garage and the exclusive artwork by Japanese legend Keiichi Tanaami as a tribute to the alternative lifestyle that inspired this year’s Motorpsycho collection. This special project celebrates youthful rebellious countercultures, cross-country road trips, subversive psychedelia and the endless search for liberty.
    Honda NX650 by Keiichi Tanaami and Basic Garage Italy 8
    Keiichi Tanaami one of the leading pop artists of postwar Japan has poured his creativity and imagination into this ironically appealing pattern, perfectly designed to fit the motorcycle’s curves and shapes.
    RETROSUPERFUTURE® has a tradition of collaborating with exceptional craftsmen, this custom 1988 Honda NX650 is no exception. Working side by side, RETROSUPERFUTURE® and Basic Garage’s craftsmen have built and equipped this classic bike with unique materials and features, such as unique steel grills on the front and side of the bike, custom-made black chicken leg-skin for the seating, moulded aluminium side panels, black steel braided brake line, and, above all hot psychedelic bodywork sporting Tanaami’s eclectic skeletal drawings.
    Celebrating exceptional creativity and out of the ordinary craftsmanship, the RETROSUPERFUTURE® motorcycle Motorpsycho is a unique one-off artwork. Whilst not available for purchase, Motorpsycho will be exhibited worldwide at select shows. Watch the video of Keiichi Tanaami’s work on Motorpsycho.

    “Honda NX650 Motorpsycho” specifications:
    • Base Honda NX650
    • Manufacturing Year: 1988
    • Continental tkc 80 twinduro tires
    • Handmade glass fiber fairing by elaboratorio
    • Motoscope pro by motogadget instruments
    • Handmade custom seat in chicken leg skin
    • Lowered front fork stainless steel grills Four headlights (mixed led and halogen)
    • Custom-made aluminum side panels 19” front rim
    • Honda CG125 gas tank led back light and turn signals
    • Drag bar handlebar
    • Semi-gloss black steel braided brake line
    • via http://motorivista.com