Italian scooter maker, Piaggio, announced today the release of two new and more powerful MP3 scooter models. The new 400cc and 500cc MP3′s join Piaggio’s existing 250cc model. Boasting 40 horsepower, the MP3 500 is capable of about 90 miles per hour, although its vicious looks would suggest a higher top-end speed. Piaggio introduced the three-wheeled leaning scooter back in 2006 and the MP3 has sold so well in the US, the company saw a market for two powerful versions. Autoblog has the full press release and a grip of images.

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The new FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones model was announced today at the Harley-Davidson Winter Dealer Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. With the retro look of a Springer front end and other post-war era bobber styling cues like a sprung solo seat, half-round rider footboards, Gloss Black round air cleaner cover and chopped front fender, the Softail Cross Bones rides with a Black and Polished Twin Cam 96B powertrain, 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission and truly unique Softail suspension.

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The Dacoit is a one-seater street bike concept from Nitin Design. While it is doubtful this bike will ever be commercially produced, it sports a mean look that we like. The design inspiration for the bike is pretty wild. Here are some quotes: Read the rest of this entry »

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Chopper customization shops are a dime a dozen. But where do you go when you want to pimp out your sportbike? In our search to find the hottest sportbike customizers in the U.S., all roads led us in one direction: to Altered Chrome. Read the rest of this entry »

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