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Predator Motorcycle is the Fiercest Hunter on the Road

Lauren Davis — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:30:00 PST

Imagine cruising along the highway and suddenly catching a glimpse of a Predator in your rearview mirror, its mandibles extended wide. It could mean an alien invasion, or it could be this skull-covered Predator motorcycle.

New Jersey custom bike shop Pitstop Motors built this Predator motorcycle as a commission. It's a fully functional machine, but the owner reported that he earned two tickets on the motorcycle's maiden voyage — thanks to gawkers holding up traffic. Pitstop Motors has made a number of other theme bikes, including a black Spider-Man bike, a dragon bike, and a cyberpunk machine.

More pictures and information about the Predator motorcycle are available at Super Streetbike Magazine.

[via Super Punch]

Starbuck And Six Go On Wine Drinking, Motorcyle Riding Romp

Kevin Kelly — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:40:21 PST

Tricia Helfer has posted some personal photos on her blog that show her with fellow Battlestar Galactica actress (and possible Cylon) Katee Sackhoff riding motorbikes through California's Santa Ynez wine country. Does this mean Starbuck and Six are forming a secret alliance that involves romantic trips and alcohol? Only time will tell. In fact, speaking of time, now that the strike is over, why aren't these two up in Vancouver filming the rest of the season? Maybe they've both been killed off the show in a suicide pact. [Galactica Sitrep]

Must See: Mad Max II (AKA The Road Warrior)

Annalee Newitz — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 23:15:50 PDT

Must-see movies are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale. Written by Jason Shankel.

Title: Mad Max II (aka The Road Warrior)
Date: 1981

Vitals: In the post-apocalypse, Mad Mel reluctantly helps a group of whiny, liberal survivors outrun the Humungous and his gang of bi-curious mutant bikers.

Famous names: Mel Gibson

Crunchy goodness: rate 5

Sights you'll never unsee: You really don't have anything to wear under those chaps? Really?

Life lesson: Never help people. You'll lose your car and your dog.

Deadliest spoiler: The juice, the precious juice, was hidden in the school bus. Apparently, Mad Mel couldn't be trusted with this information.

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