These Essen Motor Show Innovations Make Streets Burn: New Tuning Wheels From Ronal, BBS, Borbet, and More

The Essen Motor Show traditionally marks the end of the trade fair year which was again characterized by challenges in 2022. The Essen Motor Show has started its 54th round with the Preview Day. Around 500 exhibitors from 13 countries will be showing everything to do with sports cars, tuning & lifestyle, motor sports and … Read more

Jordan Brand is releasing the original playoff colorway of the Air Jordan XII in its OG specs

  With Jordan Brand’s Spring Retros, History and Innovation Go Hand in Hand. In 2022, the Air Jordan XII will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Fans of the Jordan brand can instantly think of the silhouette’s defining moment: Game 5 of the finals, when a 103-degree fever couldn’t stop Jordan from tallying 38-7-5. To celebrate the … Read more

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este hopes to hold the event in October

 

 

 

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este enjoys a long-standing reputation as one of the most sophisticated and exclusive events in the classic car segment.

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este luxury classic car event; @Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2020 postponed to October 2020. The team continues to monitor the development of the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) and expect a final confirmation this June.

In light of current events and growing measures to contain the coronavirus, the Organisation Team of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este has decided not to proceed with this year’s edition on the planned dates (22nd to 24th May, 2020). Instead, the organizers plan to hold the luxury automotive event from October 16th to 18th, 2020.

“Our aim is to always meet this aspiration. However, current circumstances make it impossible for us to guarantee the calibre of event that you have come to expect this coming May. Our early cancellation for May will hopefully make planning easier for our many overseas guests, knowing they have longer lead times for logistics, travel arrangements, etc. ” said the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este team.

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este owes its privileged status among the world’s most prestigious heritage events for historic vehicles to a number of unique attributes. These include the elegance of the event, its long and illustrious tradition, the unrivalled flair experienced at the majestic Grand Hotel Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como and the small, select groups of participants.

Concorso di Motociclette; @Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

The Grand Hotel Villa d’Este is one of the world’s most iconic hotels.

In 2020, the field of participants will again be presented in eight special classes. The Selecting Committee presents the first four classes of the Historic Cars for the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2020: Hypercars of the 1990s; Pre-war Roadsters; Cops and Robbers: Fast cars from both sides of the Law; From Swinging Sixties to Awesome Eighties: Two Decades of Endurance Racing.

And let’s not forget the Concorso di Motociclette, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2020. Across the world, there is virtually no other opportunity to experience rare two-wheelers of this quality at a single venue. The motorcycles tell their own stories and symbolise the lifeblood of their owners, who have invested so much care in these eye witnesses to the development of motorised transport.

In 2020, the beauty contest for Historic Motorcycles in the grounds of Villa Erba will once more include six motorcycle classes. The Selecting Committee presents the following classes for the Concorso di Motociclette 2020: More Wheels: Early Attempts for a Passenger Ride; Boxers of the Early 1920s; American Greats; Styling the 1950s; The Motorcycle Work of Lino Tonti (1920 – 2002); Concept Bikes: New Design and Prototypes by Manufacturers and Independents.

How to Rock an Athleisure Look

  Today, comfort is idolized before anything else—no one wants to wear pants and a top that are extremely constricting just to pull off a look for a few hours. Instead, people are swapping stiff jackets and unbendable jeans for more comfortable clothing, and fashion designers and icons are taking notice. The athleisure look came … Read more

JVB-moto Returns with An Adrenaline-Fueled Concept

 

 

Yamaha Yard Built – XSR900 ‘CP3’ by JvB-moto: A new example of how to transform Sport Heritage bike models into Yard Built specials.

JvB-moto C3 - A new example of how to transform Sport Heritage models into Yard Built specials
JvB-moto CP3 – A new example of how to transform Sport Heritage models into Yard Built specials; @jvb-moto

Yamaha‘s Sport Heritage range is made of state of the art technology machines with retro looks – the range is an easy access to real personalization and through collaborations with professionals like JVB-Moto.

JvB-moto C3 is for the Yamaha owners who dream to create their own customized motorcycle. Many builders will not only inspire Yamaha owners with their ideas, but will also make custom parts and accessories available to help owners turn their dream into reality.

The latest Yard Built project sees the return of long-time Yamaha collaborator Jens vom Brauck. Founder of JVB-moto, German custom builder Jens is hailed for the minimalism of his bike designs that bring out the vision of the original within a brand-new skin.

“The biggest retro influence is on the lines and proportions. I am a big fan of 70s and 80s concept cars and got a lot of inspiration for this build there. The bike has an understated, clean look and has more of a concept bike ‘feel’ than a typical  custom bike,” said Jens vom Brauck.

The CP3 bike debuted in its homeland at a July Yard Built Night in Hamburg, alongside the Hookie Co. Grasshopper, another German-made 2019 Yard Built bike.

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JvB-moto CP3 custom Yamaha bike; @jvb-moto

The first JVB-Moto Yard Built special was the 2015 VMAX ‘Infrared’, a dragster-meets-café racer that marked the 30th anniversary of Yamaha’s iconic VMAX cruiser. Customised nose to tail from the sub-frame up, the retro Infrared cemented JvB-moto’s distinct style within the Yard Built community.

The VMAX was followed by the ‘Super 7’, the first customised version of the new XSR700 that showed off the huge range of options available (and sold by KEDO Germany) to personalise the stock bike. Re-imagining the XSR700 without any cuts or welds to the frame, JVB-Moto produced yet another incredible machine that boasts clean, tidy lines while embracing the raw power and agility of the standard bike.

Four years later and JVB-Moto has returned for another round of dazzling customisation, projecting their vision onto the 2019 Yamaha XSR900 to create the CP3. The bike was first presented at the 2019 Café Racer Festival where it received the Best of Show prize.

Though the design is inherently minimalist, the CP3 sports a number of cutting-edge modifications that elevate it from a typical custom bike to a true concept motorcycle. Carbon fibre wheel covers house the Pirelli Super Corsa tyres, with Behringer front brake disks packing extra stopping power. Lightech footrests help reduce weight and give an assuring platform for the rider, with a new seat to accommodate the feel of the CP3.

Ultimately JVB-Moto envisaged the motorcycle as a reflection of the XSR900’s powerful 850cc 3-cyclinder engine, unchanged in the customisation, and designed the bike to look how the engine feels to ride. The Termignoni exhaust amplifies the emotive sound of the triple and provides a small boost in horsepower.

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JvB-moto CP3 custom Yamaha bike; @jvb-moto
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JvB-moto CP3 custom Yamaha bike; @jvb-moto
JvB-moto CP3 - A new example of how to transform Sport Heritage models into Yard Built specials-2019
JvB-moto CP3 custom Yamaha bike; @jvb-moto

Projekt Austro Daimler is celebrating 120th anniversary with a new and improved Bergmeister

    Salon Privé UK, Announces 2nd UK Debut with Launch of the Austro Daimler ‘Bergmeister’ ADR 630 Shooting Grand. Projekt Austro Daimler captures the spirit of the original Bergmeister retro car and translates it into the future, just as if the brand never ceased to exist. What in the world could be more satisfying … Read more