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Initial reports blame the closure on poor sales of EBR’s commercial models, the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/video-motorcycle-review-ebr-1190rx-buell/33198/" target="_blank">1190 RX superbike</a> and the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/ebr-1190sx-video/35273/" target="_blank">1190 SX streetfighter</a>.  <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/ebr-bankruptcy-creditor-protection/37050/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="37000"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/bonhams-spring-stafford-sale-full-auction-preview/37000/">Full preview of the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/author/mike-hanlon/">Mike Hanlon</a></div> <div class="date">April 16, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/bonhams-spring-stafford-sale-full-auction-preview/37000/pictures">47 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/bonhams-spring-stafford-sale-full-auction-preview/37000/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/bonhams-2014-spring-stafford-sale-auction-preview.jpg" title="Five of these motorcycles will love into the top 250 motorcycles of all-time if they sell ..." alt="Five of these motorcycles will love into the top 250 motorcycles of all-time if they sell ..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Bonhams Stafford Spring sale has been responsible for more sales of elite motorcycles than any other single sale anywhere in the world, rivaling even the combined January Las Vegas sales – it's that important. Not surprisingly, there are a number of very rare and valuable motorcycles going under the hammer on April 26, the most significant being a 1939 Vincent-HRD Series-A Rapide (US$320,000-380,000), an unraced 1979 Ducati 900 NCR Racer ($120,000-180,000), a 1926 Coventry Eagle Flying Eight ($120,000-180,000) and a 1930 Brough Superior 680 Black Alpine ($100,000-150,000).  <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/bonhams-spring-stafford-sale-full-auction-preview/37000/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="37032"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="article_label" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/reviews/">REVIEW</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/sena-prism-bluetooth-camera-review/37032/">Review: Sena Prism Bluetooth motorcycle action camera</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/author/loz-blain/">Loz Blain</a></div> <div class="date">April 16, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/sena-prism-bluetooth-camera-review/37032/#comments">1 Comment</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/sena-prism-bluetooth-camera-review/37032/pictures">21 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/sena-prism-bluetooth-camera-review/37032/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/sena-prism-review.jpg" title="Sena Prism mounted on a Nolan N104 flip-face helmet (Photo: Chris Blain/Gizmag.com)" alt="Sena Prism mounted on a Nolan N104 flip-face helmet (Photo: Chris Blain/Gizmag.com)"/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/sena-20s-review-bluetooth-headset/32991/" target="_blank">Sena's excellent 20S Bluetooth headset</a> is my daily driver these days, and now there's an action camera to go with it. The Prism is a 1080p/30 fps camera designed specifically for motorcycle use, and it links up with the 20S to take advantage of the headset's audio capabilities. While it's not yet perfect, it delivers good quality vision, outstanding audio and a motorcycle-focused mount kit that deserves a lot of praise.  <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/sena-prism-bluetooth-camera-review/37032/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36965"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/handbuilt-motorcycle-show-photo-gallery-austin-texas/36965/">In pictures: The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/author/vicki-smith/">Vicki Smith</a></div> <div class="date">April 15, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/handbuilt-motorcycle-show-photo-gallery-austin-texas/36965/pictures">97 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/handbuilt-motorcycle-show-photo-gallery-austin-texas/36965/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/handbuilt-show.JPG" title="Hazan Motorworks Supercharged Harley at the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas (Ph..." alt="Hazan Motorworks Supercharged Harley at the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas (Ph..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Hand Crafted. In Austin it's a high art. Only in its second year, the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show is an invitational showcase for hand crafted motorcycles that has rapidly set the custom bike builders' world on its ear by raising the bar for custom shows. Builders from across the USA assembled in Austin during the MotoGP weekend to display their work in a three day event that's a mecca for the top talent the motorcycle industry has to offer. What happens when you put the best motorcycle crafters in the world together in one room?  <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/handbuilt-motorcycle-show-photo-gallery-austin-texas/36965/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36582"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/vincent-black-shadow-linto-500-auction-motorcycle/36582/">Vincent Black Shadow & Linto 500 head H&H; Classic Auctions bill</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/author/mike-hanlon/">Mike Hanlon</a></div> <div class="date">April 13, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/vincent-black-shadow-linto-500-auction-motorcycle/36582/pictures">26 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/vincent-black-shadow-linto-500-auction-motorcycle/36582/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/linto-500-grand-prix-racer-18.jpg" title="Some choice vehicles on sale include a 1959 Daimler Ferret armored reconnaissance vehicle ..." alt="Some choice vehicles on sale include a 1959 Daimler Ferret armored reconnaissance vehicle ..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> The British rare car and motorcycle auction season kicks off this week with H&H; Classic Auctions' Imperial War Museum sale where several key lots are expected to provide a litmus test for the elite classic motorcycle market. Some choice vehicles on sale include a 1959 Daimler Ferret armored reconnaissance vehicle (US$15,000–19,000), a matching numbers 1952 Vincent Black Shadow (£55,000–60,000, $80,000–88,000), a rare Linto 500 GP racer (£90,000–110,000, $130,000–160,000), a Ducati 750 Sport with NCR 750SS Desmo heads (£24,000–26,000, $35,000–38,000) plus a plethora of vintage racing bikes.  <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/vincent-black-shadow-linto-500-auction-motorcycle/36582/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36643"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-bulldog-concept-tough-motorcycle/36643/">Honda's Bulldog 400 concept: The tough small-capacity tourer for the masses</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/author/mike-hanlon/">Mike Hanlon</a></div> <div class="date">April 13, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-bulldog-concept-tough-motorcycle/36643/#comments">21 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-bulldog-concept-tough-motorcycle/36643/pictures">12 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-bulldog-concept-tough-motorcycle/36643/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/honda-sensible-bulldog-concept-motorcycle-8.JPG" title="Honda's Bulldog is billed in the company's press material as a 'Lovable Touring Partner' -..." alt="Honda's Bulldog is billed in the company's press material as a 'Lovable Touring Partner' -..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> Honda displayed a new and very practical small-capacity adventure bike named the Bulldog last week at the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/42nd-tokyo-motorcycle-show-2015-photos/36815/" target="_blank">42nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show</a> in Japan, using its recently adopted modular engineering concept to adapt the CB500 into its most practical form yet. With a seat height of just 730 mm, lots of crash protection, 93 miles per gallon and Honda reliability, it makes a lot of sense as an overland transport option for the 75 percent of the world's population below 172 cm in height. It's a wonder someone didn't think of this before.  <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-bulldog-concept-tough-motorcycle/36643/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36815"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/42nd-tokyo-motorcycle-show-2015-photos/36815/">In pictures: The 42nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2015 </a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/author/stephen-clemenger/">Stephen Clemenger</a></div> <div class="date">April 9, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/42nd-tokyo-motorcycle-show-2015-photos/36815/#comments">1 Comment</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/42nd-tokyo-motorcycle-show-2015-photos/36815/pictures">92 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/42nd-tokyo-motorcycle-show-2015-photos/36815/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/tokyomotorcycleshow2015-221.jpg" title="Tokyo Motorcycle Show is very much a see and be seen event (Photo: Stephen Clemenger/Gizma..." alt="Tokyo Motorcycle Show is very much a see and be seen event (Photo: Stephen Clemenger/Gizma..."/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> The 42nd Tokyo Motorcycle Show saw the big Japanese four of Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Kawasaki with an array of production and concept models on display. Gizmag joined the crowds at Tokyo Big Sight to check out the scores of cafe racers, cruisers, trikes, scooters and superbikes on show.  <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/42nd-tokyo-motorcycle-show-2015-photos/36815/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36893"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/richard-brown-world-two-wheeled-land-speed-record/36893/">Briton Richard Brown aims for world two-wheeled land speed record</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/author/tony-borroz/">Tony Borroz</a></div> <div class="date">April 8, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/richard-brown-world-two-wheeled-land-speed-record/36893/#comments">5 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/richard-brown-world-two-wheeled-land-speed-record/36893/pictures">12 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/richard-brown-world-two-wheeled-land-speed-record/36893/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/richard-browns-jet-reaction.JPG" title="The Jet Reaction during a test run in England " alt="The Jet Reaction during a test run in England "/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> It takes a certain kind of person to take on Land Speed Record (LSR) racing. When you’re doing 300 mph (482 km/h), or more, things can go real wrong, real fast. Now imagine doing that on a motorcycle. Now imagine going over 400 mph (644 km/h) and you can see just how daunting, if not down right crazy, the task is.  <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/richard-brown-world-two-wheeled-land-speed-record/36893/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="36907"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/william-shatner-rivet-motorcycle/36907/">William Shatner-designed Rivet motorcycle is set to stun</a> </h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/author/ben-coxworth/">Ben Coxworth</a></div> <div class="date">April 8, 2015</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/william-shatner-rivet-motorcycle/36907/#comments">27 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/william-shatner-rivet-motorcycle/36907/pictures">4 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/william-shatner-rivet-motorcycle/36907/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/rivet-motorcycle.jpg" title="The Rivet definitely has a look of its own " alt="The Rivet definitely has a look of its own "/> </a> <div class="summary"> <p> We've seen some pretty eye-catching motorcycles in recent months, including a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/andrews-collection-tron-light-cycle/36624/" target="_blank"><em>Tron</em> light cycle replica</a>, the exotic <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/yacouba-galle-feline-one-streetfighter/36066/" target="_blank">Feline One</a>, and the quirky <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150421031717/http://www.gizmag.com/drysdale-dryvtech-2x2x2/35103/" target="_blank">Dryvtech 2x2x2</a>. 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