This is one bike you don’t want to drop, and riding it might just make you a bit too nervous. That’s because it costs $90,000 and only 28 will be made. Czech exotic carmaker Praga hand-builds the ZS 800 and uses titanium and carbon fiber. Based on the iconic and record-setting BD 500 motorcycle from 1928, the ZS 800 has direct styling cues from the BD 500, including the high-mounted headlight and the design of the single seat. Even the brakes are finned drum brakes to echo the original and to retain the vintage look. The hand-welded chromoly frame is a work of art, along with the beautifully shaped fenders and tank. The bike is powered by a 773cc air-cooled parallel-twin engine that mimics the look of the original. Although there’s no rear suspension, the seat gets a fancy spring and damper system from Öhlins. The highly intricate wheels, themselves, make use of hand-woven carbon fiber for each spoke. No attention to detail has been spared, and the look of the ZS 800 properly honors the BD 500 in stunning fashion.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
