We recently showed you the XLarge x Yamaha TY-S motorcycle as part of the Japanese label’s President Label range, and now we present to you a special helmet that ties into the project. Toys McCoy hops on board to assist XLarge with this Buco helmet. The 60’s style helmet has a black base, matching visor, XLarge branding, and a black/white checkered stripe and a Buco logo. Check out XLarge for more information.

Take a further look after the jump.

XLarge has teamed up with Yamaha on the TY-S motorcyclce. Part of the premium XLarge President range, the classic looking motorcyclce comes with various design elements by the clothing brand. The bike will go on display at the XLarge Harajuku store from February 3rd to February 17th and people will be able to enter a lottery, with the winners being able to purchase the bike.

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The Cyclepedia book has finally also made it to the iPad with a beautiful interactive application. Not only does the app give a history of bikes, but it features some great background information, interviews with bike enthusiasts, videos and more.

“A fully interactive collection of 100 bicycles that changed cycling history – and not always for the better! From the suitcase-sized Skoot to the Olympic Gold medal-winning Lotus Sport 110, every bicycle is displayed in stunning clarity and technical detail. 360º spins and 20 times magnification of each component allows you to compare and appreciate all the elements of this rich celebration of cycling culture, innovation and design.

Selected from Michael Embacher’s unique collection of over two hundred bicycles, CYCLEPEDIA recounts each one’s fascinating story. It also includes video clips, original brochures, contemporary advertising, engineering drawings, rare stills and links to manufacturers’ sites.

Whether you are a Lycra-clad fanatic or just interested in the evolution of cycling and bicycle design, this is an app to treasure.”

Check out the video introduction of the new Cyclepedia iPad app here below.

You can get the app now here.

A further look follows after the jump.

When it comes to unique craftsmanship, the French seem hard to beat. Recently Louis Vuitton teamed up with polo bike players Hannes Hengst and Grégory Barbier to produce their very own LV Polo Bike.  The details of each part of the bike are very impressive.

“From the embossed leather pedal straps and mallet holders, to the machined chainring (by Victoire), etched barplugs, via the leather wheel cover, culminating with a spectacular hollowed out mallet head, attached to a fully wrapped shaft. All of it using the classic Vuitton patterns and shapes.”

Intersection Magazine France were the first to get it in front of their lens and present it in their current issue. The images you can now see after the jump.

Vans OTW teamed up with their advocate Dimitri Coste on this visually appealing Catalina Grand Prix lookbook and video. It’s easy to forget that California has this little island so close off of its Southern coast, but this cool project helps to serve as a reminder that it’s there and also home to this race, which actually just came off of a 52-year hiatus last year. Coste, who is an avid vintage motorcycle racing enthusiast, competed in the last race and while there, this lookbook and video was shot and filmed. A limited run of the lookbook is available at select OTW retailers worldwide.

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After a helmet, here comes not the bike from the Bianchi by Gucci Collection. The bike features a black carbon fibre frame, as well as a black seat and handlebar, featuring the iconic diamond pattern. The Bianchi by Gucci logo is featured on the seat and the frame. Of course this Italian team-up does not come cheap – the bike is now available for 14′000 USD. But, not too bad, if you consider that they included a water bottle, headlights and a wheel reflector.

Ducati has unveiled another beautiful and highly innovative creation with their 1199 Panigale as part of their 2012 Superbike family.

The most high tech, most powerful twin-cylinder production engine on the planet is now an integral part of an innovative monocoque chassis that combine to deliver an astonishing 195hp from 164kg (361.5lb) of futuristic Italian thoroughbred. The highest production motorcycle power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios in the world are fitting trophies for the incredible results that Ducati have achieved. Bred for the track and trained for the road, the new 1199 Panigale is a true revolution of the species destined to influence the entire sportsbike environment.

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Ducati will be dropping their anticipated Streetfighter 848 from their naked sport bike family in North America come January 2012. This lovely design understandably won Ducati an award back in 2008 for ‘Most Beautiful Bike’ and this more accessible and user-friendly version should win over bike enthusiasts and casual fans alike. As far as available colors go, here is what we know:

The new fighter is dressed in red for Ducati traditionalists, while yellow makes a return for mid-range purists and “dark stealth” provides a matte-black reminder of the Streetfighter’s aggressive image.

Take a closer look after the jump.

For Issue 2 of Treats! Magazine, Ben Watts photographed five topless models on brightly colored bikes. They’re wearing sneakers too…

See Parts 2 and 3 after the click.

Fairdale Bikes has proposed a solution to those of us who like to cycle to the skate spot, but don’t want to rock a board bag or carry your deck in-hand like a real man. “Simply mount this pannier on to most existing rear carrier racks and throw your board on for the ride. A cushioned rubber coating keeps your board from rattling around and holds your board securely. The rack positions the board behind the rear axle to keep your heels from hitting it, and keeps the center of gravity low.” In stock now at Fairdale.