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1995 Bimota YB9SR

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

In 1990, Bimota created the YB9 Bellaria – a 600cc-powered (from the Yamaha FZR600) sportbike that was their first two-seater. A couple of years later, Yamaha built a new motor for their upcoming YZF600, and Bimota utilized it to create a new model: the YB9SR. The YB9SR was not officially sold in the US, though in a review for Cycle …

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2024 Aprilia Trofeo 660

In Italy, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

Aprilia’s slogan is “Be A Racer”, and they’ve shown over the years that it’s more than just words. Their RS660 currently competes in the MotoAmerica Twins Cup, and for riders who really want to go crazy at that displacement the Italian firm offers a track-only version of the RS660 called the Trofeo. Aprilia is bringing just 28 examples to the …

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Cheney Framed – 1967 BSA 441 Victor

In Custom, England, Off-Road by AbhiLeave a Comment

One of the legends of off-road frame design, Eric Cheney started as one of Britain’s best MX riders. Unfortunately, he picked up a blood infection while racing in Algeria and it became so bad that he had to stop racing. That was good news for his competition, as he applied his skills to making better frames and suspension designs for …

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2024 KTM RC 8C

In Austria, Race by AbhiLeave a Comment

When KTM introduced the RC 8C as a 2022 model, the initial run of 100 sold out in 4 minutes and 32 seconds even though people really didn’t know what to expect. The following year KTM offered up 200 examples. People were more familiar with the bike this time around all 200 sold out in 2 minutes and 38 seconds. …

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1913 Indian Big Twin

In America, Vintage by AbhiLeave a Comment

The last Indian to feature the F-head engine in a cradle-spring frame, the Big Twin is one of the milestone bikes of Indian’s long history. 1913 was the first year of the cradle and 1915 was the last year of production before Indian stopped racing efforts to help with the war, replacing Oscar Hedstrom’s design with their first flat head …