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2024 Mercedes CLE Coupe Debuts: 375-HP Inline-Six, Longer Than Two-Door E-Class

Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed its highly anticipated CLE Coupe. The new two-door hardtop, which replaces both the C-Class Coupe and E-Class Coupe, is set to hit the market early next year. After numerous spy photos, we can now see the 2024 CLE Coupe in all its glory.

Let’s start with the most exciting news – the CLE Coupe is not just a two-door version of the C-Class. While it shares the same 112.8-inch wheelbase as the C-Class, it is 4.0 inches longer, measuring a total length of 191.0 inches. This means it is not only longer than the outgoing C-Class Coupe by 6.5 inches but also slightly longer than the E-Class Coupe by six-tenths of an inch. Interestingly, the two-door model is only 1.1 inches shorter than the long-wheelbase C-Class designed specifically for the Chinese market.

The Ride Shop AZ 2023 Gas Gas 380 “White Knight” Two-Stroke Project: 2-Stroke Tuesday

The Ride Shop AZ has created another innovative machine, this time for their long-time client Scott Whittington. The “White Knight” is a highly customized 2023 Gas Gas 450 chassis with an early 2000s KTM 380cc engine. The clean execution and attention to detail on the “White Knight” is awe-inspiring.

The bike features a unique color scheme and P3 Carbon skid plate that provides excellent protection against impact and debris. It also has Rocket Exhaust’s carbon fiber Racer Series design silencer.

The “White Knight” boasts Motomaster MXC billet calipers, brake rotors, and steel braided lines on both ends. The swingarm is coated in white, which makes the red accent parts from TM Designworks, Motomaster, and Dubya USA stand out.

Look for an upcoming video on The Ride Shop AZ’s YouTube channel and a complete story in an upcoming printed issue of Dirt Bike Magazine.

Two-Stroke Engine Conversion: 2023 Honda CR300 Powered by KTM

Ever dreamt of blending the engine of one bike with the frame of another to create a high-performance masterpiece? John Murray made it a reality by combining the 2023 Honda CRF450R chassis with the powerful 2023 KTM 300SX two-stroke fuel-injected engine.

John Murray, a dirt bike enthusiast who also owns a construction company, took matters into his own hands and designed the conversion. The result was an impressive DIY build that Dirt Bike Magazine couldn’t help but take notice of.

Utilizing available resources rather than working with high-end builders in a factory garage, Murray was able to prove that thinking outside the box could lead to an exceptional outcome. Check out the up-close look at this unique creation in the video below!