Deus reworks the MV Agusta Brutale into an Agostini tribute, Zagato has a crack at the F4, and the tweedy chaps at Old Empire Motorcycles take the SR400 back in time. Meet the bikes that revved our engines this week.

Buell Blast by Ivan Moto When I went through a rider training course 16 years ago to reduce insurance rates, I was handed the keys to a Buell Blast. Thanks to some years of experience in the saddle, the instructors let me wield the 492cc thumper instead of buzzing around on a 125 or 250 dirt bike. I was stoked for the recognition?but dear god, was that bike awful.
Now, had that bike been this jaw dropper from Moscow?s Ivan Moto, I may have been inclined to hand Erik Buell some money for one of my own. But Ivan?s Blast shares very little with EB?s old entry-level bike. The rigid frame is completely custom, as are the impressive girder front forks. The raw aluminum bodywork has a steampunk vibe that works incredibly well here, especially with the hardwood finishes on the seat and kneepads that soften the overall look. Motogadget switchgear hangs just below the tank, keeping the cockpit impeccably clean. ?????, Ivan! [More]

MV Agusta ?Ago TT? by Deus The Ago TT is the latest creation of Deus USA?s famed designer, Michael ?Woolie? Woolaway. Commissioned by MV Agusta, this Brutale is a homage to the brand?s racing heritage, with a specific nod to Giacomo Agostini and his successes in TT racing during the 60s and 70?s. To that end you?ll quickly notice that t...