Every year, Walter Barlow visits Martin Moto for the Modern Classic Show, and every year he’s kind enough to bring his camera to share some of the goodies with those of you that can’t make it out. This year he’s got multiple things to share, and he’s starting with some beauties that you could put your in own garage of …
Video Intermission – 2025 Handbuilt Show in Austin, Texas
On Saturday at the Handbuilt Show, I decided to take a little walk around the venue with my phone and film some highlights. Come follow along!
2012 Travertson V-REX 2
“Once rolling, the V-REX’s straight-line behavior is about what you’d expect from a 9-foot long, fat-tired cruiser…“
Picture Intermission – Yamaha XS500 Cutaway
At the Handbuilt Show in Austin, there was a cool cutaway of a Yamaha XS500 in the corner that I thought you’d appreciate. I considered making this a Guess That Bike, but I figured we should just get right into the good stuff…so here you go!
MotoGP Austin 2025 – Saturday
The racing in Austin starts, and we get another Marquez win. But how long will the streak continue…?
MotoGP Austin 2025 – Friday
The festivities have commenced (and ended)! Here’s how things went over in Austin from one man’s perspective:
MotoGP Austin 2025 – Preview
As I write up this post, I’m flying out to Austin for one of my favorite weekends of the year – MotoGP at Circuit of the Americas! I’ll also have some quality time at the Handbuilt Show but unlike the last couple of years I won’t be riding the track the day after the GP race with Aprilia Racers Days. …
1974 Laverda 1000 3C
Laverda is one of those ‘rabbit hole’ brands, as in: you can spend a lot of time wandering down internet rabbit holes when learning about it. You find some interesting things down there, though. Can you guess how this Italian motorcycle ties to flamboyant dancing in 1700s Spain? We’ll start a little closer to the present, in Breganze, Italy, in …
First Ride Review – 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9
View PostAndy Sidlow Framer in the UK – BMW R100 Racer
Andy Sidlow of the UK has made a name for himself with a frame building shop in the UK thanks to units like you see with this interesting BMW listing. If you’re looking for a classic BMW racer (like the one I just bought that I’m about to share with you), this seems very fascinating!
A Trio of Yamaha Roadracers
Here’s an interesting package of Yamaha factory road race bikes – a 1967 TD1-C, 1972 TR3, and a 1974 TA125!
No Reserve with Eight Miles – 2002 MV Agusta F4 750S EVO2
Over on Iconic we’ve got a beautiful MV F4 that’s been sitting since it was basically new – will you get it back on the road?
Cheapest I’ve Seen – 2015 Krämer HKR EVO2
You guys know that I love my Kramer and I’m frequently looking for excuses to get more people on them – turns out Dustin Wheelen over at RevZilla is selling his and it’s the first time I’ve seen one with an asking price under $10k…
1993 Yamaha WR500Z
Built by blending the YZ250 and YZ490, the WR500 was a rare offering (1,000 sold as 1992 and 1993 models) that was best served as a trail bike that could mix it up on the race track every once in a while.
What Do You Want To Know – 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9
Update: The embargo is over and the review is now live! Apologies as this post is a bit later than usual, but I had the pleasure of attending the US press launch for the Yamaha R9 earlier this week at Sonoma Raceway. I can’t share anything until next week due to an embargo but as I write up my story …