Thunderbike Harley-Davidson Triple 8 BreakoutThunderbike Triple 8 Custom Harley-Davidson BreakoutThunderbike, a Harley-Davidson dealer that also builds customs out of Hamminkeln, Germany, recently released info on its latest bike – the Metzeler ME888 Project, known as the “Triple 8.”
The bike was built aboard a Harley-Davidson Breakout to present Metzler’s newest ME888 tire for 23″ front wheels. The “Triple 8” will be presented Dec. 6-8 in Bad Salzuflen, Germany, during the Custombike Show 2013, Europe’s largest motorcycle trade show.Following is some technical information on Thunderbike’s “Triple 8” Breakout:
Name: Thunderbike “Triple 8”
Bike: Softail Breakout 2013
Engine: H-D TwinCam 103 ci
Transmission: oem H-D
Frontend: oem H-D
Swingarm: oem H-D
rear Suspension: Thunderbike Airride
Wheels Thunderbike Lowrider
Thunderbike Vegas Brakediscs & Pulley
rear tire: Metzeler ME880 260/40-18
front tire: Metzeler ME888 130/60-23
Rear-Fender: Thunderbike Breakout Kit with integrated LED-taillight
Exhaust: Vance & Hines Shortshots
Aircleaner: Thunderbike Drilled
Forward controls: Thunderbike Base with Drilled toppers
Fuel-tank: Thunderbike Custom Alu
Engine-Covers: Thunderbike Drilled
Headlamp: Night Rod Special (Thunderbike Kit)
Grips: Thunderbike Base-Rubber with Drilled toppers
Licenseplate: Thundebike Sidemount short with “Inside-Plate”
Oiltank: oem H-D with Thunderbike dipstick cover
Paint: Ingo Kruse / Kruse-Design
For additional information on Thunderbike Customs, click here.Thunderbike Harley-Davidson Triple 8 Breakout
Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory + Steve ’Stavros’ Parrish
byMotos and Friends by Ultimate Motorcycle
Hello everyone and welcome once again to Ultimate Motorcycling’s weekly podcast—Motos and Friends. My name is Arthur Coldwells.
Our first segment features the new Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory. Senior Editor Nic de Sena brings us his report on the flagship version of Aprilia’s upright middleweight machine. He gives us insight into whether it’s worth spending the extra money on the Factory version, and also of course, whether this sporting Aprilia is really the motorcycle for you.
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The next guest segment of Motos and Friends is brought to you by the faster and most technologically advanced, 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa—one of the most iconic sportbikes ever. Check it out in person at your local Suzuki dealer now, or visit suzukicycles.com to learn more.
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In this segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with (arguably) one of the most interesting Suzuki race riders of all time. the iconic RG500 alongside teammate double World Champion Barry Sheene. The two were almost as famous for their exploits off-track, as for their success on it. Those were the days! Steve also raced the Isle of Man TT for about ten years where he won 13 Silver Replicas, and got a podium finish. His insight into that particular brand of mayhem are fascinating.
But there’s waaay more to Steve Parrish than his motorcycle racing. He is also the most successful Semi-Truck racer ever, and, little known piece of useless trivia—he’s my birthday twin: 24th February. He is a natural entertainer and you can’t miss his recounting of the world’s most entertaining—and arguably terrifying—double-decker bus ride ever. If any of you were actually on that hell-ride then we’d love to hear from you!
