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How old school do you like it? Project Nomad takes you WAAAAYYYY back. Back to the days when going out to get a steak was more complicated than just stepping out to your nearest grocery store.

Jason Battersby’s Project Nomad is a vehicle concept with a twist. Instead of the standard wheel-based movement system, Nomad is operated with a set of four legs, much like an animal mount. The vehicle itself is controlled much like a motorcycle. Hit the jump for more pics and a video preview.

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OMFG. I was sure this day would never come. And now that it’s here I’m not sure whether I should be thrilled or if I should prepare the construction of my robot world domination safety shelter.

As you can see, the Norton Commando Transformer robot by Steve Twist is a full-on real life Transformer. In only seconds, the coughing Norton bot becomes a functioning motorcycle. You’ve gotta watch the video to believe it.

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When you’re going 140 MPH on a motorcycle, why would you even consider cheaping out on the best safety equipment available to man? Now peep this Dragon Titanium motorcycle helmet, designed by Italian Prime. It’s lightweight, yet strong as an ox. And the design? Totally killer. A classic look that will look great on any style of motorcycle. It even prevents allergies. Can you say your current helmet does that? Didn’t think so. No price has been set but be prepared to shell out a Ducati’s worth of cash.

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When I first saw the these renderings of the Kvant Motorbike, sort of a cross between a snowmobile and a motorcycle, my first thought was “Wow, those really would have been a convenient way for the Rebels to get around Hoth. The tauntauns just didn’t seem to be cutting it.”

Wouldn’t most people be dreaming about owning one of these babies themselves, rather than worrying about the comfort of Luke Skywalker? I think I have issues. (Though, to the tauntauns credit, the guts of Kvant Motorbikes aren’t nearly as comfy and warm as the smelly innards of those clumsy mount creatures.)

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Undd yah! Gud to see you my friend! I just got back from Austria and we had such a fun time! Anyways, darling, I lost so much weight on the trip that I’ve got to go shopping. Let’s go to SoHo on my Vespa and we’ll go buy clothes at Diesel and Uniqlo. After a nosh of course!

Oh what what? Come here girl ’cause you have gotta see this. Look at these motherfuckers! Diesel! Making motorcycle helmets? This looks like some of that Top Gun type shit, girl! Anti-scratch protection? UV filtering? I had to get anti-scratch protection last month after a nice lady in Munich gave me crabs. Never visit Munch, by the way.

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Dynamically Augmenting Wheel System, or DAWS, might sound like some sort of high-tech mumbo jumbo, and for the most part, it is pretty complex. The conceptually designed wheels are divided into eight separate parts which adjust to the car’s center of gravity without losing traction.

You know how motorcycle wheels sort of shift under the driver’s weight as they turn? It’s sort of like that. The segmented wheels allow your car to have the effect of rounded wheels, without the lack of support or balance. And the best part about the whole finished product? They look fucking awesome. The bad news… they don’t taste like pizza. (more…)

Straight out of the cover of a Judas Priest album, this “thing” looks to be a steampunk steed from Hell. Dubbed “Lrry,” it’s a rideable motorcycle/robo-horse constructed by the Mutoid Waste Company in London. The best part about it is it’s 100% recycled. Biker gangs will be running for the hills.

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Ferrari doesn’t make motorcycles, so how did this beauty come about? It’s the product of David Kay Engineering and was made back in 1995, when times were good and Silverchair was cranking out the hits. It has a 900cc engine that outputs 105 horsepower at 8800 RPM. All you need to know is that it’s fast.

The bike goes up for auction December 20th at the Bonhams Switzerland auction house. The starting bid? A staggering $300,000. Bidders with pre-existing Ferraris need only apply.

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Powered by the Honda V4 engine, which was originally used in the 1980s on Honda motorcycles, this new concept from Honda suggests that the automaker might be bringing it back in a new bike. Check out those sweet curves and bodacious rims. Actually, it’ll probably never see the light of day considering Honda commissioned it to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the V4 engine. One can dream though, no?

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If you’re a real American, you buy American. Nothing beats a true Harley Davidson for touring the country, getting laid and fucking people up in bar fights. The new 2009 V-Rod Muscle motorcycle continues that tradition while also raising the bar for badass bikes everywhere.

You’ll find a liquid-cooled 1250cc Revolution V-Twin engine that outputs ~122 HP and 86 ft lbs of torque at 6500 RPMs. Check out the styling though. Specifically, the Brembo brakes, 240mm rear tire, dual straight shot side pipe exhausts and a generally clean look overall. At $18,000 it’s one of the most expensive motorcycles on the consumer market.

…but you know it’s so worth it.
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