In 1983, Freddie Spencer became the world’s youngest 500cc World Champion, and he did it on a Honda V3. Honda responded by releasing a 250cc production bike to commemorate the win, but it took them until 1985 to build something closer to the actual size of Freddie’s champion. That was the NS400R, and even though it gave up 100cc and …
What Do You Want To Know? 2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
Honda wisely did not invite me to the US launch of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP as I’m just not fast enough on the track to make use of something as purpose-built as this. But they were kind enough to lend me one to take to show off at my track day on Monday, so I’ll spin it up for a …
228 Miles – 1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Post Sale Update: This Sportster sold for $4,900 after 22 bids on eBay in Concordia, Kansas. For 1979, Harley-Davidson updated the Sportster with a new frame and swingarm that was derived from the units in the limited-production XLCR. Other changes included cast iron valve guides and a disc brake in the rear.
1.8 Miles – 1990 Honda RC30
Post Sale Update: This RC30 did not meet reserve at $77,100, however the high bidder and seller agreed on a price of $90,000 including buyer’s fees on Iconic Motorbike Auctions. Walter – this one’s for you! From the same seller as the 5-mile Suzuki GSX-R750RK and the 0-mile Honda RC45 comes this Honda RC30 with just 1.8 miles on the …
341 HP – 2018 Suzuki Hayabusa
Suzuki’s just announced the “all-new” 2022 Hayabusa, but it doesn’t seem to be all that different from the current model. This example is VERY different, as it’s been turned into a Texas Mile racer that puts down 341 horsepower at the rear wheel on C16 fuel with 14 psi of boost – it’s able to hit 200 miles per hour …
1971 Kawasaki F-5 Big Horn
Post Sale Update: This Big Horn sold for $4,700 after 33 bids on eBay in Dana Point, California. Introduced in 1970, the Kawasaki Big Horn was Kawasaki’s response to the Yamaha RT-360.
Configuration Intermission – 2021 Curtiss ONE
A few weeks ago I shared an interesting side stand/center stand combination as part of a Guess That Bike post, and now we can take a better look at the whole machine. After many designs and iterations, Curtiss Motorcycles has announced their newest machine – the ONE. This week they updated their website, and now you can build your own. …
Come Ride With Me – Iconic Track Day Presented by MV Agusta 2/22
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Alpinestars Helmet Design Contest
If you fancy yourself a creative type, Alpinestars has an interesting proposition – design a livery for their SM5 motocross helmet, and if they like it they’ll have Viscid Design make it a reality!
The MV Agustas of Moto Talbott Museum
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As noted in my MV-focused tour of Moto Talbott, I’ve currently got the key to a MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Lusso. You know the drill – what do you want to know about it?