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Well Motorsports Museum of Orlando auctioned the hallowed Bonnie ridden by the great Steve McQuinn in the movie Le Mans. It was to be auctioned by fall last year so by now it is resting in some rich boys living room. Estimated between $ 50000 and 70000, bidding was to be started from $ 100000 as the bike would be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a photo of Steve McQuinn on the said bike.

There is something very how to say Japanese about Japanese customization. I mean their concept of customization to Cafe Racers with keeping things simple works with all the custom designers. It hardly means that they resemble each other, everyone is unique in their style, yet the simplicity which they maintain is signatory Japanese. Its elegant to say the least. I have made a few posts under Jap Customs previously and now joining the list is Mr. Ritmo Sereno. Although their focus or so to say, donors come from the Japanese market, with Sereno, you get a European market as his focus is mainly BMW along with Moto Guzzi and BSA.

Just to repeat myself, I really need to learn japanese as all these wonderful creations are featured in websites that I am just not able to decipher. So here goes again, whatever I could make out from the website.

From the website, I could let you know that they are Japan based (you probably expected that) and one more thing Ritmo Serono may be the founder of the organization (thats what I could make out) and Siroh Nakagima is the CEO as given on a blog of the website. One more thing when you look through the website, try vivting all the links on the CUSTOM section, Man! I am telling you, you are gonna enjoy the beauties, each one!

They as mentioned customize the bikes and also manufacture their own parts and also source the spares so you might just want to purchase parts individually also. For a complete selection of bikes, go to your CUSTOM section where they have listed the entire catalogue of BMWs, BSAs and MOTO GUZZIs and I tell you there are quite a number of BMWs. Elaborate photos of before and after shots and all the inputs on what changes they have made are given {although in japanese :-( } They have a huge selection of photos in their custom file section. Well we all know how a 60s or 70s or80s bike look like, but the finished product is drool worthy to a T. Featured images here comes from a Moto Guzzi LeMans III, BMW R800, BSA A70 among others. They make both street and race versions which means they do the tuning bit too. I was especially fascinated by the BSA A70, a MOTO GUZZI Le Mans 1000 and a BMW nicknamed Rocket R.

Acording to the translated version of the website, they will "work wholeheartedly to any request", and it shows! They will also see that all the papers are clear and clean. Their motto is giving the original vehicles a get up to enjoy the modern benifits of mechanics while enjoying the old world charm. So, what are you waiting for, get your passport ready and visa in order, just rush to the Japanese embassy and thats it. And if you are thinking what are you gonna do if you so as to even think of getting bored watching them turn their beautiful craftsmanship on your old bike to a sexy beast, relax, as the store is attached to the café with the same name, just have a cup of japanese tea to soothe your tight nerves and that dropped jaw of yours!

New Delhi, 07th Nov 2012: India Yamaha Motor, India’s premium two wheeler manufacturer, has launched the limited edition versions of the bestselling FZ-S & FAZER bikes to boost sales and create more excitement amongst customers during the upcoming festive season. Both the limited edition FZ-S and Fazer bikes have undergone cosmetic changes involving new logo and paint finishes across the motorcycles. Both the bikes come in striking blue color with Limited edition logo on it. The 2012 Yamaha FZ-S Limited Edition model is priced at INR 73,030 while the Fazer will cost INR 78,130, both prices reflecting ex-showroom Delhi figures. Since the launch of FZ series in 2008, these bikes have gained immense popularity amongst customers, especially youngsters. It has been Yamaha’s constant endeavour to bring further excitement and variety to its style conscious customers. Yamaha launched the limited editions of the FZ-S and Fazer bikes keeping in mind these young and enthusiastic customers who are always looking to upgrade to a more stylish product to suite their ever changing fashion statement and personality. Yamaha is confident that these variants will be instrumental in catapulting its sales to a new level during the festive season. The engine specs of both limited edition Yamaha FZ-S as well as the Yamaha Fazer remain unchanged with the same 153cc, air cooled-single cylinder four stroke engine doing duty. The engine generates maximum power of 14 Bhp at 7500 rpm with maximum torque of 13.6 Nm at 6000 rpm. This engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox and accelerates 0-60 kmph sprint in just 5.5 seconds.

Stylish Macho (FZ-S) FZ-S highlights the style quotient and has more flesh to flaunt with purely European international design like new colours & graphics, aerodynamic chiseled windshield, stylish & sporty carbon pattern meter console, and more aggressive looking headlight. Etched with style and geared to today’s fashion conscious customers, FZ-S is a fusion of machismo and fashion. Further cementing its position in the 150 cc segment, the entire FZ series not only scores high on looks but is designed to satiate the need for style and comfort by riders. FZ series bikes are designed & engineered with the potential for active and even aggressive enjoyment of around-town street-riding and styling that brings pride of ownership. The strategic use of the sporty graphics and vibrancy of colors on these bikes have been done keeping in mind the end user and is customized exclusively to cater to his needs. The target demographic is a young male who is brand conscious, stylish & confident and has an active mindset & inclination towards good things in life. No Place, Too Far (Fazer) The Fazer, gets its DNA from the global Fazer series known for their sports touring, awesome looks. It has a “Look-at-me” appeal with the triple macho design concept giving it a concentrated form with excellent ergonomics. It has the beautifully contoured color coordinated aerodynamic cowling to keep the wind blast at bay. With its comfortable riding position and seat the rider can enjoy a week end getaway or head off on a touring holiday.

All the Victory bikes get power from a 1,731cc V-Twin four stroke, air/oil cooled engines, which come mated to six speed manual gearboxes. A carbon fiber reinforced belt drive is used to transfer the power to the rear wheel. These V-Twin engines are one of the most advanced and powerful that any motorcycle uses. Victory uses few of the most advance technologies which includes the self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters, electronic fuel injection and an SOHC/4 valves per cylinder layout.