110 years of motorcycling historical past separate the bikes on this week’s checklist. We kick off with a contemporary Ducati Diavel from China, then check out the primary made-to-order Janus Bikes Gryffin 450 scrambler to roll off the Indiana firm’s manufacturing line. BMW updates the R18 for 2025, whereas an extremely uncommon American-made board tracker pops up on the Mecum Las Vegas public sale.
Ducati Diavel by Mandrill Storage When Ducati unveiled the brand new Diavel V4, we knew that the Ducati Diavel V2’s time was restricted. To mark the event, Ducati China approached Luo Hao and the crew at Mandrill Storage to offer the V2 a correct sendoff with a bespoke Diavel V2 customized. And what a sendoff it’s.
The objective was to protect the unique character of the sporty energy cruiser however elevate the design to one thing daring and unique. Mandrill took one of many final brand-new Diavel V2s, and promptly stripped it again till simply the rolling chassis remained.
The rear subframe was changed with a extra relaxed unit from a Ducati XDiavel, then the entire bike was 3D-scanned earlier than the design work might begin in earnest. The design was closely impressed by the enduring DeLorean automobile, however as a substitute of chrome steel building for the physique panels, the Mandrill crew utilized CAD design and 3D printing.
The brand new physique panels have been painted with a brushed metallic impact, which seems to be unbelievable. The tail lights are simply seen on the again of the seat, with LED lights ingeniously designed to shine via two slits within the tail panels, just below the customized black leather-based seat.
There’s additionally a small storage compartment beneath the seat so as to add some utility to this futuristic beast. The black, purple, and silver theme is elegant and intensely impactful.
We didn’t assume the Diavel might achieve any extra avenue presence—however we’re glad to be confirmed unsuitable by one in every of China’s finest customized motorbike outfits. [Source]
Janus Bikes Gryffin 450 The Janus Bikes crew is celebrating the latest rollout of the primary manufacturing model of their new Gryffin 450. Based mostly in Goshen, Indiana, the corporate’s craftspeople hand-build bikes which can be as enjoyable to journey as they’re to personal.
The Gryffin 450 is the corporate’s scrambler, positioned alongside the road-going Halcyon 450 within the Janus lineup. You’re Gryffin 450 #1—the primary made-to-order Gryffin to formally roll off the manufacturing line.
Up entrance is a number one hyperlink fork with twin Ikon progressive shocks. The entrance suspension is a Janus signature, as is the handmade metal body. The wheels measure 21” up entrance and 18” out again, and use CNC-machined aluminum hubs laced to aluminum rims with chrome steel spokes.
The Gryffin’s scrambler-esque bodywork (which is all made in-house) features a high-mount entrance fender, a spherical headlight with a small alloy windscreen, and aluminum-backed hand guards. The quick tank is backed up by an extended, flat scrambler-style seat, and the fortunate proprietor of Gryffin 450 #001 specced it with a svelte baggage rack.
Janus doesn’t make their engines themselves—but when this one seems to be acquainted, that’s as a result of it’s a Honda XR400-derived powerplant constructed by SWM. The previous XR400 was completely at dwelling on the grime, so it’s somewhat becoming that Janus selected to energy their new scrambler with the basic thumper. A twin chrome steel exhaust exits excessive on the left, with black exhaust shields and an aluminum bash plate including just a few extra rugged touches.
Nostalgic strains and basic made-in-America attractiveness are simply two issues we like in regards to the Janus Gryffin 450. Truthfully, there’s not a lot we don’t like about it. [Source]
2025 BMW R18 BMW has simply pulled the covers off the revised 2025 R18 lineup, that includes a raft of refined adjustments. The 1,802 cc air- and oil-cooled boxer twin packs a pantry stuffed with torque into an extended, heavy cruiser with beautiful classic styling. Whereas it’s enjoyable to journey, it’s not with out its shortcomings—so information of its replace intrigued us.
The BMW R18 platform has been renewed for 2025 with Euro 5+ compliance throughout all of the bikes. Energy is basically the identical at 91 hp, however peak torque has been elevated by 5 Nm to a whopping 163 Nm at 3,000 rpm. (BMW says there may be over 150 Nm of torque current at any level from 2,000 rpm to 4,000 rpm.)
The bottom mannequin BMW R18 will get essentially the most adjustments for 2025. Gone are its burly fork shrouds—which was one thing we somewhat appreciated. The entrance and rear fenders are new, and the chunky 16” rear wheel has been traded for an 18” unit. Whether or not that can enhance the R18’s woefully restricted nook clearance stays to be seen.
The R18’s laced rims have been changed by forged wheels, with the unique 19F/16R laced hoops obtainable as an non-obligatory additional. The wheels are black out-of-the-box, however there’s a contrast-cut possibility that lets a few of the metallic shine via.
Extra importantly, the R18’s mufflers have been up to date with a round cross-section design that replaces the previous comically giant ‘fishtail’ models. The seat has thicker padding, extra ergonomic contouring, and a brand new push-button launch system. The rear suspension has been tweaked and a daytime operating gentle has been added (in sure markets).
One other notable replace is the addition of ‘Blacked Out’ fashions to the R18 and R18 Traditional catalogs. As implied, these include precisely zero ounces of chrome, sporting all-black powertrains as a substitute.
There’s no denying that the face-lifted BMW R18 seems to be sharper, however have its street manners improved? Solely time will inform. [Source]
Public sale: 1915 Cyclone roadster Mecum’s annual Las Vegas motorbike public sale kicks off this week, with this extraordinarily uncommon 1915 Cyclone V-Twin as one in every of its headline points of interest. It kinds a part of the late City S. Hirsch III’s intensive assortment of classic bikes, about 100 of that are occurring sale in Las Vegas. And contemplating we as soon as noticed a Cyclone sell for $520,000, it ought to fetch a fairly penny.
Cyclone was an American firm that solely produced bikes for 3 years, making authentic examples of their machines extraordinarily wanted. What counted although, was that they have been quick.
The Cyclone engine was a 996 cc V-twin, with overhead camshafts pushed by a vertical shaft through bevel gears. It made 45 hp and will hit speeds of over 100 mph—bonkers numbers for the time. Naturally, it discovered fame on the board monitor racing circuit of the time.
This explicit 1915-model Cyclone roadster was meticulously restored by famed classic motorbike knowledgeable Stephen Wright. Resplendent in shiny yellow paint (a signature of the Cyclone model) it seems to be manufacturing facility recent—although it’s practically 110 years previous.
It’s believed that there are not more than 14 Cyclones within the wild at the moment, making this classic machine about as uncommon because it will get. Tempted? [Source]
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