Post Sale Update – this CT90 sold for $2,475 after 33 bids on eBay. 6-9-2019 Update: Over a year later, this CT90 now has 237 miles. Confusingly, the seller says that he/she just got the bike “yesterday” and has only ridden it down the street, but this seems like the same bike to me and it’s being offered by the …
A Closer Look – 2020 BMW S1000RR
View PostQuick Comparison – 2018 Aprilia RSV4 RF vs. 2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory
Mazlow Petosa got some seat time on two of Aprilia’s finest machines at their Racers Days program. Here are his thoughts after riding both on the same day on the same track.
Semi Senna – 2002 Ducati 748S
Officially, Ducati called this special grey/white/red paint scheme Titanium Grey, but Ducati fans have called it something slightly different over the years. They call it the “Semi Senna”, as it harks back to the officially licensed Senna 916 from the mid 90s. The 748S variant was not official, however it was limited: just 250 examples were built, 200 of which …
1971 Honda SL70
One of Honda’s many popular small displacement trail bikes of the 70s, the SL70 features a 72cc engine and a four-speed transmission. It was very successful with young riders who were learning how to ride dirt and motocross. It was introduced in 1970 but in 1974 it evolved into the XL70 as the ’73 XR75 was a better option for …
Restored – 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
In this country, when we think of a motorcycle company’s war effort we often think of G.I.s riding on the battlefields of WWII on Harley-Davidsons. The company had an immeasurable effect on the battlefields in Europe. In England, another motorcycle company had arguably an even more significant impact in military conflicts, but in a very different way. BSA didn’t start …
1982 Husqvarna 420 AE
Post Sale Update: this Husky sold for $2,900 after 6 bids on eBay. Designed on spec for the Swedish Army, the Husqvarna automatic bikes were built to be practical and easy to use. They proved to be interesting enough to survive in the commercial market for 12 years, ending in the late 80s with the 430.
First Ride Review – 2020 BMW S1000RR
Last week, I got to sample the new BMW S1000RR at Barber Motorsports Park. I’ll have in-depth thoughts for you soon here on Bike-urious, but if you’re in a rush or just want a general overview, here’s the story that I did for Maxim.
New In Crate – 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550
The Zephyr 550 isn’t an objectively great bike – MCN said it “makes an OK commuter in the summer, but it is underpowered, rides too soft and rots far too quickly.” Still, how often do you see one in a crate?
First Ride Review – 2019 Honda CB650R/CBR650R
View PostEnding Soon In Italy – 1957 Aermacchi Chimera 175
Post Listing Update: This Chimera did not get any interest at the opening ask of $13,999. The Chimera (Italian For “Dream”) was a model introduced by Aermacchi in the mid-1950’s. Penned by Alfredo Bianchi as his first project with the Italian firm, the Chimera’s design was loosely based on a sketch done by (500cc GP) moto racer and car designer, …
Magazine Cover Feature – 1977 Kawasaki Z1000 A1 Restomod
First introduced towards the end of ‘76, the Kawasaki Z1000 — or KZ1000 as it was known in some markets — was a 1,015cc bored out version of its predecessor’s air-cooled, 903cc, DOHC, four-cylinder engine. The Z1000’s 83hp (at 8,000rpm) went through a five-speed transmission with a wet multi-disc clutch. The bike also got improved suspension, and new braking hardware …
No Reserve – 1971 AJS Stormer Y4 250
Post Sale Update: This AJS sold for $2,648 after 7 bids on eBay. The AJS Stormer was a bit of a flop, as it was a last ditch effort by Norton-Villiers to dump excess inventory of Starmaker engines. However, it was the first MX bike to feature shocks that had been moved up as well as leading axle forks, so …
Restomod – 1972 Kawasaki H2 750
Post Listing Update: This H2 did not get any interest at the BIN of $25,000. The H2 earned the moniker of “Widowmaker” thanks to prodigious power combined with a frame, suspension, and tires that couldn’t keep up. But what if you could enjoy the old-school rush with modern suspension and tires? That’s what the builder of this H2 tried to …
Yetman Framed – 1967 Honda CB77
David Yetman was born in 1938, and he fell in love with motorcycles as a military serviceman stationed in Japan. He specifically appreciated the “high level of performance” that Japanese manufacturers were able to extract from small bikes. Years later, he crashed his Honda CB77 and ruined the frame. He couldn’t afford to replace the frame, but instead of totaling …