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Bought on Bike-urious – Project with Race History – 1972 Harley-Davidson XR750

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It’s time for another round of my favorite posts to share: Bought on Bike-urious. This time we’ve got a XR750 project that was extensively raced in the 70s and 80s. Now it’s in the garage of reader John B! Here’s John’s side of the story – based on this shot, it looks like this XR750 has found a good home… …

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Bought on Bike-urious – Unexpected Custom Ending Soon – 1986 Yamaha SDR200

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If one is good, two must be better, right? That must be what reader Jim A is thinking, as he’s snapped up two Yamaha SDR200s that we’ve featured here on Bike-urious this year.

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1993 Yamaha SRV250

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Congratulations to Bill Day, who bought the no-reserve SRV250 we featured a couple of months ago!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2005 Vyrus 50 C32T

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It’s been a few months, but this baby Vyrus has found a new home…at Iconic Motorbikes!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1955 Zündapp Suburbanette

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Last year, I was excited to share that reader Rudolf E. had acquired a Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler that was previously featured on Bike-urious. This time around, he’s picked up the Zündapp Suburbanette that Tim Huber shared at the beginning of the year!

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Bought on Bike-urious – Part II – 1999 Laverda 750S Carenata

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Back in 2016, David N shared his experience after buying a Laverda 750S Carenata that he found on Bike-urious. Three years later, he’s got an update for you!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2007 Aprilia Bol D’Or RSV1000R

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Back in December I featured a nice example of a rare Aprilia, and I just found out it went to reader George G!

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Bought on Bike-urious – BMW R100GSPD Custom

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Alright, the “Bought on Bike-urious” aspect is a bit of a stretch, but the bike is just so fantastic that I just have to share it. In July of 2017, I featured what I described as “one of the coolest airhead customs I’ve seen in a long time“. It started as a BMW R100GS Paris Dakar that the Canadian seller …

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1987 Yamaha SDR200

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I recently got an email from Jim A in Pennsylvania, who let me know that he just acquired a Yamaha SDR200 that was featured here on Bike-urious.

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1957 Moto Guzzi Super Alce Project

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Bought on Bike-urious – 1970 Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler

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Congratulations to reader Rudolf E, who bought a previously-featured Rickman Metisse Street Scrambler after it initially failed to meet reserve on eBay!

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx – Part 2

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From LA to Vegas and back, or how I bought my first motorcycle – Part 2 by Kyle Hyatt

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx – Part 1

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Since we last checked in with Kyle Hyatt, he’s had a few major changes in life. Most people would consider the big one to be a new job as the News and Features Editor at Roadshow by CNET. I, on the other hand, think he’s got a much more important update – he just bought a new bike! Let’s find …

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2002 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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Bought on Bike-urious – 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200

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Editor’s Note: 10 days ago, I featured ago a Harley-Davidson XR1200 that had been well upgraded. Turns out Bike-urious contributor Ted Clough snapped it up for himself! Here’s the tale of how it became to be his:

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Instagram post 2192355600306556013_720183564 When Gilera introduced the Saturno in the 1940s, it was one of the best motorcycles you could buy. The problem for most riders is that the cost reflected it – Motorcycle Classics said they sold for the approximate price of a small Italian apartment in the day. The model name (and the iconic red color) were very special to Gilera, so when the firm decided to create the new Saturno (at the request of their Japanese importer), you can believe that they wanted it to be special. The original production figures were supposed to be 1,000 bikes in Japan and 100 bikes in Italy. While Gilera eventually ended up offering the bikes in more countries, none were officially sold in the US. But @stuartparrcollection is selling one in New York with less than 50 miles on the clock!⁠⠀
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In the 80s, Gilera had developed a 4-stroke water-cooled single that they used for their off-roader Dakota in 350cc and 500cc guises. The engine was quite advanced and featured dual overhead cams, which was part of the reason why the motor was named the Bi4. Gilera’s Japanese importer requested that the company use this engine in a road bike, so the idea for a modern cafe racer was born. The Bi4 engine was thrown in a trellis frame and paired with Marzocchi suspension, Brembo brakes, and Marvic wheels. 45 horsepower was plenty for a bike that weighed less than 320 pounds, yielding a top speed of 115 miles per hour. ⁠⠀
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Link in bio for more information and a link to the eBay auction - bidding is currently over $6,600 with a couple of days left to go!
Instagram post 2191570695972972816_720183564 Congrats to @brodycox_, who was the first to identify that this was a Honda Solo! It's one of the many cool JDM vehicles available for sale at @cyclerefinery (they also have a Honda Zook right now)!⁠⠀
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The Solo was announced in March of 2003 as a “cheery, stylish, around-town leisure bike” with an air-cooled 50cc single pulled from the Super Cub.⁠⠀
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It was the fourth model in what Honda called the “N Project”, a series of two-wheelers “designed to deliver to its owners the pleasure of owning and riding a bike that serves as a fashion accessory in addition to providing convenient daily transportation.” The other examples were the Ape, Zoomer (sold in the US as the Ruckus), and the Bite.⁠⠀
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It was available in three standard colors: Parrot Yellow, Matte Flat Silver Metallic, and the Monza Red of this example. There were also three optional colors – Bice Blue, Classical White, and Black. There were color options for the tank, frame, light buckets, fender covers, seats, grips, and bar/engine finishes. In total, there were 285 options for how your Solo could look.⁠⠀
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The four-stroke single was paired with a three-speed rotary transmission that was operated with an automatic centrifugal clutch.⁠⠀
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Honda’s goal was to sell 4,500 units of the Solo a year, but I’ve been unable to determine how many were actually produced.⁠⠀
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I actually got a chance to try it for myself and I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable it was. It was also significantly quicker than Vy’s Honda S90 – this really would make for a great commuter if you were only on city streets.⁠⠀
Instagram post 2190842813294082634_720183564 Guess That Bike - Tank Logo Edition.⁠
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On my recent Texas trip, I encountered a bike I had never heard of before. I can’t remember the last time I openly told you what the manufacturer was in a Guess That Bike post, so let’s see who’ll be the first to identify this Honda!
Instagram post 2185775651261218770_720183564 Here are some of my favorite bikes from this year's @motorcycleshows in Long Beach!⁠⠀
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There's a lot more to the show, so check out the link in bio for a recap of my visit...
Instagram post 2183701277863388432_720183564 RTW 2020! Yamaha’s price reveal of $9,999 for the new T7 in the US was very welcome news. I can’t wait to finally try it out!

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Media Day in Long Beach was a lot of fun yesterday. Our favorite motorcycle journalists @bikeurious and @riderjenny from @ridermag are already planning a two up trip on the Yamaha Tenere 700 😂 😂 😂 
#ridersunite #tenere700 @yamahamotorusa #mediaday
Instagram post 2180700824279985352_720183564 A few interesting sale results from October 2019:⁠⠀
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1. 1976 Yamaha TZ250 with a 431cc motor - $19,500⁠⠀
2. 1975 Triumph Trident T160 - $8,000⁠⠀
3. 1984 Yamaha RZ500 Project - $11,700 (on @iconicmotorbikes auction!)⁠⠀
4. 1986 Honda Z50 Christmas Special - $8,017⁠⠀
5. 1942 Indian 4 Model 442 - $99,494 (!)⁠⠀
6. Ujeni Motors' 1971 Honda CB750 daily rider - $6,300⁠⠀
7. 2002 Mondial Piega on IMA - $20,437⁠⠀
8. 1973 Triumph Hurricane X-75 Project - $16,600⁠⠀
9. And of course, the Honda RC51 Jurassic Park III that IMA auctioned off to benefit Ride for Kids - $7,169⁠⠀
10. Check out the link in bio for more results in my usual monthly roundup!⁠⠀
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Excited to see the new auction site selling off some cool machines, thanks for all of your support!
Instagram post 2179949146140538013_720183564 One of the many highlights from my recent ride out to Texas was a stop in New Braunfels to visit @texastwostrokes.⁠⠀
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Turns out he loves four strokes as well, and he's rehabbed a KZ1000 MkII that will make for an excellent rider. It's currently on eBay with no reserve!⁠⠀
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Link in bio for more information and to get in on the bidding for yourself.
Instagram post 2176515234198374997_720183564 The photos are crap but the bike is so good that we'll soldier on.  This is a 2004 @yamahamotorusa WR450F 2-Trac - the suffix comes from the fact that it utilizes an @ohlinsusa-developed two-wheel drive system!⁠⠀
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Unlike most 2WD motorcycle setups, Yamaha and Ohlins went hydraulic with a pump above the gearbox that pushes fluid to a hydraulic motor in the front wheel hub.  The front gets a maximum of 15% of the power that the rear gets. Plus, Ohlins chipped in fully-adjustable suspension front and rear and a steering damper.⁠⠀
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In the 2004 Dakar Rally, David Frétigné placed seventh overall (as a rookie) and first in the 450cc class on a 2-Trac, beating out several riders on 660 and 950cc bikes.⁠⠀
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Production numbers vary – I’ve seen claims that Yamaha built 445 between 2004 and 2005, some people say that just 250 were built in 2004, and others say that Yamaha wanted to build 250 in 2004 but far less were actually created. I'm not sure what number is right, but I am sure that this is a rare find.⁠⠀
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Link in bio for more information and a link to get in on the bidding on eBay.  The bike is in Blaine, Washington and the opening unmet bid is $6,500 with about a day to go!

@marcus.demichele
Instagram post 2169826292556348374_720183564 @alpinestars recently hosted a Friends and Family track day⁠ at Willow Springs, and it was tremendous. I got to meet a bunch of my personal heroes (including @robbiemaddison!) and try some new-to-me bikes (like a @honda_powersports_us NSR250SP from @iconicmotorbikes) on a new-to-me track.⁠⠀
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Link in bio for more of my thoughts and pictures of an amazing day on two wheels!⁠ Can't wait for the next one.⁠⠀
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#AlpinestarsProtects #Alpinestars #AstarsRideDay
Instagram post 2168342710910424073_720183564 BSA made 3 different versions of the B50 - you can probably guess what the B50MX was for based on the name.  It was offered starting in 1971 for off-road competition, but within a couple of years BSA was dead and some remaining stock was sold off as the Triumph TR5MX. Expect 34 horsepower out of the out of the 499cc single, to motivate 240 pounds of bike.⁠⠀
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In this case, you also expect a bike that has never been titled! It's said to be “100% Original including Tires, seat, grips, fenders, exhaust and spark plug” with just 10 hours of use, and it's still on the original MSO.⁠⠀
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Link in bio for more information and to buy it for yourself - the asking price is $6,995 in Wilsonville, Oregon.⁠
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