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1977 Honda CB400F

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More of an evolution rather than a revolution, the Honda CB400F has one of the most distinctive exhaust systems ever produced – known by some as the “waterfall pipes”. Though it wasn’t as fast as its competition, this little four cylinder was smoother, quieter, and gave better gas mileage.

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1968 Yezdi Ideal Jawa 353

In Standard by Abhi1 Comment

Founded in 1960, Ideal Jawa (also known as Yezdi) was an Indian motorcycle company that built licensed copies of Jawa and CZ bikes. Their slogan was “Forever bike, forever value”. This is a 250cc Type 353, also called the ‘A’ Type.

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Picture Intermission – An Incredible Trike

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Sometimes it feels like I spend all day searching for interesting motorcycles. Then once in a while I stumble upon a bike like this that makes all the time spent well worth it. Here’s the short story of Neal Chamberlain, an ex-MX/desert racer who was injured (C6/7 quad) on a Husky CR400 and decided he wouldn’t let that stop him …

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2001 Honda Africa Twin XRV750

In Dual-Sport, Japan by Abhi1 Comment

This weekend I got to see the North American reveal of the new Africa Twin. Honda had the good sense to have a classic RD03 for the reveal courtesy of Ujeni Motors, but here’s one of the very rare examples of the RD07 that fell in between and is available in the US.

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1917 Harley-Davidson Model J with Sidecar

In 3 Wheels, America, Cruiser by AbhiLeave a Comment

This beautifully restored Harley sidecar is claimed to run and drive perfect, and it looks fantastic. The Model J introduced a lot of first for Harley. In 1915 it got what was advertised as the “most powerful motorcycle light system” available, a new electrical system that incorporated the headlight, taillight, horn, and ignition with a generator. 1917 was the first …

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Built by Trident – 1982 Honda CX500 Trike

In 3 Wheels, Japan by Abhi1 Comment

Post Listing Update: This Trident was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. In the 80s, a company called Trident built a few (rumors suggest 250) trikes based on Honda’s CX500. Some were built for police use, and they were geared about 10% lower than the stock 2 wheeler.

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Fully Faired – 1993 Moto Guzzi Daytona

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

Dr. John Wittner made a name for himself in the late 80’s thanks to his ability to modify the hell out of MG’s – his bikes won consecutive US Endurance Championships, among other racers. Due to his success, the Guzzi factory asked him to come to Italy and help develop a superbike unlike anything the Italian firm had produced before. …

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1983 BMW R80GS

In Dual-Sport, Germany by Abhi1 Comment

Arguably the motorcycle that created the ‘adventure bike’ segment, the R80GS (and successors) has been invaluable to BMW. It’s also becoming harder and harder to find a good example.