In 2014, this custom BSA won first place in the Vintage Radical class at the Boardwalk Classic Bike Show in Daytona. Now this hybrid of a Lightning motor and a Firebird Scrambler frame can be yours.
Hurricane – 1991 Honda CBR1000F
The Honda CBR1000F was a long-lived sport tourer that did everything well, though period reviews suggest it wasn’t as exciting as the competition. Still, 135 horsepower at 155 miles per hour can’t be too boring, right? This example has just been unearthed from over a decade in storage, which is why it has just 16,530 miles. Even better? It’s being …
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2 Weeks In The West – Day 13
View PostVideo Intermission – The History of Moto Guzzi
Well, it only goes up to 2006, and for some reason it skips from ’73 to ’90, but this is still a fun peek through the decades of Guzzi. The occasional text is in Italian but you can figure it out and there’s no voiceover to confuse you. Enjoy!
1936 Indian Dispatch Tow
Post Listing Update: Unfortunately this listing was quickly pulled off of eBay, the seller says “there was an error in the listing.” I’m assuming that’s a lie, but it doesn’t matter at this point.
Interview – Brady Ingelse of Retrospeed
Retrospeed bills itself as Wisconsin’s Premier Vintage Motorcycle Restoration and Repair shop – they specialize in bikes between the 50s and the 80s and even dabble in snowmobiles, jetskis, and ATVs. I first discovered the shop when I was at Bonneville for the AHRMA Vintage GP and I saw their distinctive van. Since then I’ve also featured a couple of …
1968 BSA Spitfire MKIV
12-26-2017 Update: Almost a year later, commenter PeeJay notes that this Spitfire is back up for sale again. Looks like the seller used the previous eBay bidding to set an estimated value, as he/she is now asking for $9,500 here on Craigslist. Post Listing Update: Despite 16 bids up to $8,850, this Spitfire did not meet reserve. 1968 was the …
Video Intermission – Lords Of The Atlas – Out Of Africa
ICON Motorsports was founded in Portland, Oregon in 2002. The gear manufacturer was initially very popular with sportbike riders but have since expanded into an adventure focused line called Raiden. Over the years ICON has released several videos of riders having fun in their gear, and their video released today is no different. Join two riders on a 15 day, …
1954 Bianchi Cervino
All I’ve been able to figure out about the Cervino is that it has a 175cc 2-stroke. I’m familiar with other Bianchi models like the Tonale, but I don’t know about this bike and my usual attempts at internet sleuthing aren’t helpful. Do any of you have experience with or knowledge of the Cervino?
Schmidt Performance Build – 2004 KTM 450 EXC
Built by Dave Schmidt of Schmidt Performance, this impressive KTM was just featured in Dirt Bikes magazine. As a stock bike it had plenty of power, but now with suspension and motor modifications Dirt Bikes says it can outrun most new OEM dual sporters.
1978 Ducati 900SS Replica
The fine folks at Austin Vintage Cycle (they have the good sense to support Bike-urious, so check ’em out!) are selling a replica of a 900SS – if you’re not a stickler for authenticity, you may find that this is a much cheaper way to enjoy similar riding dynamics.
1982 Honda Motocompo
Post Listing Update: After being relisted, this Motocompo was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. I don’t know why I like the Motocompo so much. It’s just so quirky and adorable that I can’t help but want one. Honda designed the Motocompo as a 50cc folding scooter that would fit in the trunk of subcompact cars Honda was …
2 Weeks In The West – Day 12
View PostEnding Soon in Japan – Ex-Suzuka 8 Hour Racer – 1987 Honda VFR750
In 1987, Doug Polen and Iain Pero placed 23rd at the 1987 Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance race. Though the race number has changed, this is supposedly the same bike.