Jun 7, 2009
We were recently introduced to this builder in the UK Mac Motorcycles, and were blown away with what he’s using to build his bikes. Their bikes are powered by the Buell® single cylinder, air-cooled, 2-valve, 492cc, 5-speed ‘Blast‘ engine. Most of you know (if you’re a regular follower here) that we have done a few Buell’s in our past and am even coming out with a line of frames to accommodate this awesome engine. With the Blast, we can also understand this builders affection (with their automatic valve adjustment and hydraulic lifters). And, with the transmission down low, (thus giving a low centre-of-gravity) not only do you get some great handling, but you can make some cool looking bikes. While the Mac bikes exploit the power-to-weight ratio principle with this great little motor and a very light rolling chassis, it may not appeal to those “big thump, thump V-Twin” engine lovers out there. BUT, for for our bucks and those more economically minded or interested in something other than Big Twins, this should be on your short list. Of course now the question on our mind is “does it come with fries” and “can i upload my iTunes to it?”. Nah, didn’t think so!
