Described in Yamaha’s marketing materials as a “Cross Country Sport”, the YM-1 was an evolution of the YDS-3 and it was the top of the line Yamaha sportbike of the time.
1959 Ducati 200 Turismo
At the request of their US importer (Berliner), Ducati bumped displacement of the and Super Sport models from 175cc to 200cc – really 204cc, but who’s counting? Berliner sold the model as the Americano but the equivalent in Europe had sleeker styling and a much more international name: the Turismo.
1975 Suzuki GT750
Affectionately known as the Water Buffalo, the GT750 was introduced as competition to big bikes of the day like the Honda CB750 and Triumph Bonneville. For many American riders, this was the first Suzuki that captured their attention.
Whitehouse Kit – 2014 Honda CB1100
In 2014, Honda updated the CB1100 with a new dash and a six-speed transmission. The styling remained the same – bodywork that was designed to evoke the classic lines of the CB750. But a company in Japan called Whitehouse enabled owners to make their bikes look even more like the CB750 with a bodywork kit that included the tank, fenders, …
New in Crate – 1977 Triumph Bonneville Silver Jubilee
To celebrate the 25th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, Triumph built a limited edition of 2,400 Bonnevilles with silver/red/blue paint, a blue seat with red piping, some chrome, and decals on the sidecovers. Of the 2,400 bikes, 1,000 went to the US, 1,000 stayed home in the UK, and the rest were built for Commonwealth export.
<1 Mile - 1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
I love Kawasaki’s ZRX and its blend of ’70s UJM and ’80s Superbike tenets that somehow combined comfortable riding ergonomics, liter-bike performance, Eddie Lawson-inspired styling, and a relatively cheap MSRP. I think it’s one of a few “special” motorcycles that can be ridden regularly. In fact, one of our technicians at Iconic exclusively commutes on ZRX1200s – he generally buys …
1968 Moto Morini Corsaro
In 1959, Moto Morini introduced the Corsaro (Italian for Pirate), a 125cc sportster that produced 7.5 horsepower.
In Crate – 1974 Triumph Trident T150
My buddy David of Bullpen Cycles has an interesting find that needs a new home – a 50+ year-old Triumph that’s still in its original crate!
Nice Price – 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Aviazione Navale
Moto Guzzi has had a bit of revival in the last couple of years thanks to a new liquid-cooled platform – I went to Spain last year to review the new Stelvio for RevZilla but the bike that started it all off was the V100 Mandello. The Mandello has sold pretty well and I’d say it’s brought some buyers to …
2,302 Miles – 1981 Suzuki GS1100E
In the early 80s, Suzuki knocked off the CBX as the superbike du jour. The Suzuki GS1100E came into the market and instantly became the bike of choice for the power hungry. American press mags constantly raved about not just the power, but also the surprising handling abilities for such a large bike.
349 Miles – 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS
If you saw the sweet custom Z900RS that was done up to look like a GPz in my recent Picture Intermission and want to do something similar (I’d vote the ELR kit, personally), here’s an interesting option that’s reasonably priced due to age, even though it’s barely been ridden.
1956 Triumph Thunderbird 6T
I have a friend of a certain age – ie, the age at which a man has raised his children past the “they’re going to die if you don’t pay attention to them all the damned time” stage – who, like many men of a certain age, has suddenly decided he is interested in motorcycling. Eager to support him, I …
1962 WFM M06
The Warsaw Motorcycle Factory (Warszawska Fabryka Motocykli in Polish) was one of very few motorcycle manufacturers made in Poland. They started production in 1947 under a different name – they were originally focused on automotive repair but they built a small number of 125cc motorcycles for SHL for the Polish government as part of the rebuild from World War II. …
1976 Triumph Bonneville T140
The ship was very much on fire when this bike was made. Triumph had gone through decades of bad finances and bad management. Labor disputes were affecting production. Quality was famously poor. And the machinery being produced was far from cutting edge. After all, 1976 was the year Kawasaki introduced the KZ1000. The Bonneville T140 was using an engine with …
In England – 1998 Aprilia Motó 6.5
I am of the age where all my friends have become nostalgic about the 1990s. I think I may start carrying around a picture of this bike in my wallet to remind them that, no, the ’90s were not as great as they remember. Or, you may be one of those who really digs this particular piece of Italian exotica, …