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.
Picture Intermission – A Rushed Look At Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
View PostNow on eBay – Vincent & Grigg Rare Bike Collection Auction
6-4-19 Update: Tim Huber notes that Liquid Asset Partners did not get all the offers they were looking for, as many of these bikes have now been listed on eBay. Now we get to see what the market thinks they’re worth.
Contest Intermission – Fuel’s “Adventurers Wanted”
Fuel Motorcycles is a self-described “two-wheeled lifestyle brand” born in 2012 in Barcelona by a group of riders brought together by the common love of motorcycles, adventure and vintage culture.” They’re offering €1,000 and some gear to riders who are planning an adventure of at least a week long on a motorcycle built before 2000.
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, …
Event Recap – 2019 Nesco Vintage Bike Show & Swap Meet
Everybody thank David N for the continuation of his event recaps of excellent vintage motorcycle events. This time we’re looking at the Nesco Vintage Dirt/Street Bike Show & Swap Meet:
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 …
Auction Preview – Jeff Begg Collection by VanDerBrink Auctions
On June 15th, VanDerBrink is auctioning off the collection of Jeff Begg, a late Michigan businessman who had a secret collection that his family and friends did not know about! He was passionate about British bikes and even named his machine parts manufacturing company (Marshall-Excelsior Corp) after the town he lived in (Marshall, Michigan) and Excelsior-Henderson. The main draw of …
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 …
BMW K1200LT-Powered – 2010 Tri-Magnum
Post Sale Update: After being relisted, this Tri-Magnum sold for $2,225 after 2 bids on eBay. Billed as a “high-performance three-wheeled sports car”, this Tri-Magnum made its debut on the cover of Mechanix Illustrated magazine in the early 80s. It was the creation of Robert G. Riley Enterprises, a company that offers DIY plans for multiple vehicles and claims to …
165 Miles – 2002 Triumph Bonneville 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Triumph originally started in the mid 1880s as a bicycle manufacturer (fun fact, they got some initial funding from Dunlop), but it wasn’t until 1902 that they created their first motorcycle. To celebrate that fact, Triumph released a 100th Anniversary edition of the famed Bonneville. An official production run was never announced, but some online sources suggest that Triumph intended …