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Flat Black Victory Motorcycles High-Ball

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If you like to ride American cruisers but think Harley Davidson motorcycles are a bit too mainstream then the Victory Motorcycles High-Ball might be the bike for you.  Unveiled at the Progressive Motorcycle Show in New York, the High-Ball is sex on two wheels.  Its painted in flat black, from head to toes, with contrasting white paint on the fuel tank and it comes with retro-cool white-walled tires.

The Victory High-Ball comes with a 106/6 stage 2 V-twin engine that produces 97 horsepower and 113 pound-feet of torque.  The bike comes with ape hangers, which Victory says are adjustable and can be folded down for those that prefer comfort over looking like an ape riding a motorcycle ;).  Victory Motorcycles High-Ball has a starting price of $13,499.

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World’s Most Expensive Quad: Wazuma V8F

The Wazuma V8F is the quad Batman would ride when his Bat Mobile is in the garage getting serviced.  It’s probably the world’s most expensive and powerful quad; powered by a Ferrari V8 engine that produces 250 horsepower, the quad weighs less than 650 kg (1,430 pounds) and can hit a top speed of 241 km/h (150 mph).  The Ferrari engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential gearbox from a BMW M3 placed on the handle bar.

The quad rides on modified Momo (+Power) wheels with 324 mm disc brakes and Brembo calipers.  The quad is equipped with slick tires that measure 285/30 ZR19 in the front and 315/30 ZR18 in the back.  The one-off V8F was created by the French company Lazareth and is based on their Wazuma R1 quad and is currently for sale at jameslist.com for a whopping sum of €200,000, or about $261,000 at today’s exchange rate.

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2013 Vespa 946 Scooter

We don’t often write about scooters here at Unfinished Man because scooters are mainly for getting from point A to B, not a very interesting mode of transportation.  But when it comes to Vespa scooters, well… they’re cool, even though they come with small engines and just get you from point A to B.

The 2013 Vespa 946 scooter (no it’s not powered by a 946 cc engine) takes its design inspirations from the original World War II era MP6 prototype with modern-day technology.  The Vespa 946’s monocoque is made out of

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Amazing Houseboat by X-Architects

Waterfront property can be extremely expensive in large cities so some people decide to live on boats to be close to the water. Depending on the size, a boat can be an affordable solution or it can run into the millions of dollars. But for those who can’t decide between a house and a boat, they might want to consider a boathouse. Designers of X-Architects have worked closely with Leen Vandaele, interior design architect and design consultant from Squisito, to develop a houseboat that creatively combines the nautical lifestyle with modern engineering. The primary structure of the floating boathouse is made from two catamaran beams which provide stability. Stainless steel and glass is also used extensively to provide a modern and elegant look.

The houseboat is a 60.6-ft by 22-ft structure which includes an upper deck with a concealed kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. The lower deck is where you will find the bedrooms, a bathroom, and the Captain’s cabin or steering cabin. The houseboat also features a terrace with a spiral staircase which can be used as a sun deck.