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Build a Bike – Ducati MH900e Project

In Italy, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

The seller of this bike has somehow accumulated almost all the genuine parts required to build a MH900e…with a 1000cc dual spark engine. After getting all the parts together over 15 years, the seller has to ‘leave the country and cannot see it to fruition.’ Think of it as a grown man’s puzzle!

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320 Miles – 1996 Honda CBR600 Smokin Joe’s

In Japan, Sport by Abhi1 Comment

I understand why tobacco companies aren’t allowed to sponsor racing teams anymore, but damn if they didn’t lead to some of my favorite liveries of all time. One example is the Smokin’ Joe’s scheme of this Honda CBR, emulating Miggy DuHamel’s 1995 AMA Championship winning bike.

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2011 Husqvarna SMS630

In Sport, Sweden by Abhi1 Comment

The Husqvarna SMS630 is a continuation of the SM610, a bike that took the supermoto market by storm. Husky has won 13 world supermoto championships, and this is their newest attempt at a bike for non-racers.

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1 of 500 – 1999 Yamaha R7 OWO2

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The Yamaha R7, also known as the OWO2, might just be the most beautiful road bike to ever come from Japan. Right from the factory floor, it was a ready to race World Super Bike (WSB) racer with the necessary trimmings (lights/signals/plate) necessary to make it street legal. Prices were incredible – with an MSRP of approximately $32,000, it was …

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1989 Honda CB-1

In Japan, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Originally built for the Japanese market, the Honda CB-1 was a beautifully balanced motorcycle that lost out in an American market that was obsessed with having as much horsepower as possible.

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1986 Suzuki GSXR-750

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A classic sportbike, the Suzuki GSX-R 750 was originally introduced in 1985 and debuted with a win in the 24-hour World Endurance Championships in Le Mans. The 1986 model, as featured here, was the first year these bikes were imported into the US. Differences between the ’85 and ’86 model were modest – a 25mm longer swingarm, modified bellypan, and …