This Yamaha was desined to look like “a vintage pre war style bobber with a twist.” How do you think it came out?
Ready for Baja – 2006 Honda CRF450X
Looks like somebody went nuts with the JCR Speed Shop catalog, leading to a bike that can conquer pretty much any race you’d ever want to tackle in the United States. Oh, and it’s street legal.
Price Unknown – Veteran Salt Flat Racer with 4 Harley Engines
I really try to avoid featuring bikes that don’t have for sale prices clearly listed, but I had to make an exception for this fantastically cool land speed racer.
Beautiful Restoration – 1975 Honda CB400F
Post Listing Update: This restored CB did not meet reserve at $4,222.69. The most distinctive feature of the Honda CB400F was the exhaust – some people referred to the headers as “waterfall pipes.” It wasn’t as fast as its competition, but this little four cylinder was smoother, quieter, and gave better gas mileage.
Bikers Helping Bikers – Quinn Cody for the Kurt Caselli Foundation
Quinn Cody has had tremendous success in off-road racing over the years, including 4 overall Baja 1000 victories. Hell, he placed 9th the first time he entered Dakar! He’s done some crazy stuff in the dirt in the past so I don’t want to pretend this is the craziest thing he’s ever attempted, but this Sunday he’s tackling a Hare …
The Future of Motorcycling? BMW Motorrad VISION NEXT 100
I used to think RevZilla knew what they were doing, but then they foolishly asked me to cover BMW’s debut of their VISION NEXT 100 concept vehicle. It’s a glimpse at what the German firm thinks bikes will look like after we’re all dead. Want to know what I had to say? Head on over to RevZilla’s Common Tread!
Ex-Doug Henry Racer – Yamaha YZ450F Supermoto
According to the seller, this is the bike that Doug Henry campaigned in the AMA Supermoto Championship seasons of 2005 and 2006 (he placed 2nd in 2006). I’d want to see some proof of that, but the photos show a serious level of kit.
750cc Update – 1962 BMW R60/2 Custom
This bike started as a BMW R60/2, but it has received the drivetrain from a R75/5. In the seller’s words, this makes the bike the “best of both worlds” as you get “a modern electric start 750cc motor with the classic looks of a 1960’s BMW.” Do you agree?
Dual Sport Conversion – 2009 Kawasaki ER-6n
Finding a ER-6n in the US is already difficult considering how poorly they sold. But if you really want to stand out, here’s one that’s been converted into a dual-sport. The builder’s goal was to make the bike look OEM, and he hasn’t done a bad job with it. Would you ride it?
“Burt” – 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Custom
The name isn’t elegant, but the bike sure is. Called “Burt”, this custom Monster S4 features an impressively long list of modifications, dominated by the Berlina Black/Imola Orange repaint.
2 Weeks In The West – Day 10
View PostNice Price – 1975 Norton Commando 850 MkIII
It has not been started since 1990 and the seller says it needs some work, but I’m not sure you can go wrong for $3,000 or best offer for this Norton…
“ADV Cafe Scrambler Tracker” – 1984 Honda VFR700
Built to mock the stereotypes of biker builds that have taken over in some circles, this ridiculous Honda allows you to “grab your flannel, beard oil and PBR and get a taste of the NW moto scene astride one of the most unique and tastefully constructed steeds you will ever lay your eyes on.” Ever ridden a bike with a …
Built to Teach – 1990 Honda CB125T
Post Sale Update: After 33 bids on eBay, this CB125T sold for just $601. For just one year, Honda made 2,000 examples of a 125cc twin specifically designed for US rider’s education schools. They were built without VINs so they should not be street legal, yet this example is claimed to have a VIN…
Guess That Bike – Not a Harley Edition
When he was at Barber last week, Bob K found a bike that thought he would make for a good Guess That Bike feature. Let’s see if he’s right!