Over on Iconic we’ve got an engine from one of my favorite 250 2-strokes: the MC21/MC28 generations of the Honda NSR250! It’s for display purposes only and you won’t be able to make it run in a cost-effective manner but I think it’d be an excellent display piece for a two-stroke nut.
No Reserve – 1990 Honda CBR250RR MC22
Nowadays you can get all kinds of 250-400cc entry level sportbikes in the US, but back in 1990 the entire market was basically the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and the Honda VTR250. In Honda’s home market of Japan, things were a bit more exciting. That’s where they offered the CBR250RR, affectionately known as the Babyblade. The 250cc inline four engine produced …
1978 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1
Arguably the successor to the V7 Sport, the Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans was named after the famous race in France. Guzzi took a modified version of the 850T engine and wrapped it in interesting styling that has led to it becoming a cult classic.
Come Ride With Me – Laguna Seca with Volant Vivere on July 15th
One of my favorite track day organizations (Volant Vivere) is putting on a track day at Laguna Seca next month – I’ll be going there with a few friends and clients and I’d love for you to join!
Picture Intermission – Honda Cars Bikes & Coffee 6/21
On Saturday I stopped by Honda’s campus in Torrance, California for a meeting – I’ve got a fun-but-secret project coming up that I can’t wait to share with you guys! The timing was great as Honda was hosting their “Cars, Bikes & Coffee” event that they put on every two months. Here’s some of my personal highlights from the event:
1 of 300 – 2002 Husqvarna NOX
Just 300 examples of the NOX were built, and depending on who you ask, 14-15 were originally imported to the US. It debuted at the 2000 Intermot show in Germany and it caught a disproportionate amount of eyeballs thanks to the carbon fiber bodywork and a sprinkling of exotic blue-anodized aluminum and titanium. Interestingly, Husky sold these bikes directly via …
Deeley Exhibition – Norton-NSU Special
Another fantastic find in the Deeley Exhibition is this wild custom built by Mick King of Vancouver, Canada – it combines a Norton frame and a NSU automotive engine! It’s a crazy pairing but Paul d’Orleans of The Vintagent has a great story on this bike which you should check out, it explains why Mick had access to Nortons and …
Deeley Exhibition – CCM Lightweight De Luxe
It seems appropriate to continue sharing cool bikes from the Deeley Exhibition in Vancouver with Canada’s first motorcycle – the CCM Lightweight De Luxe!
Guess That Bike Revealed – Fuel Filler Edition (Harley-Davidson Nova Prototype)
Congrats to RoHorn, who was the first person to identify that this fuel filler belongs to the rare Harley-Davidson Nova Prototype! The what, you say? Come find out!
245 Miles – 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S
The first time I met Bike-urious reader Glen Irani, he let me take his Ducati Hypermotard 1100S out for a spin – I’ve been in love with the air-cooled model ever since. They’re incredibly fun to ride, which is why it’s surprising to see one with just 245 miles on it.
Endurance Racer Mule – 2001 Victory V92SC Sport Cruiser
According to the seller, this bike was built by “Victory Engineering as a test mule which was also used in two 5 hour endurance races in Brainerd, Minnesota.” I was quite surprised to hear this and called a friend who worked for Polaris (Victory’s parent company) at the time – he confirmed that this is legit and that the seller …
Guess That Bike – Fuel Filler Edition
There isn’t much variation in the world of fuel filler locations when it comes to motorcycling. Here’s a non-standard one – can you determine what bike it’s part of?
Norcati Project in England
A small production company that was trying to create a limited run of Ducati-engined Norton hybrids is unfortuantely selling off their stock to someone who can hopefully keep things going. The main item is the featured bike, though there’s also an unfinished project, some stock Ducatis, and tools like welders, frame jigs, pipe benders, and more…including the UK trademark on …
1993 Horex 644 OSCA
Established in the early 1920s, Horex was a German motorcycle manufacturer that has seen several ups and downs over the decades – including several different owners over some turbulent times. Some partners included Floyd Clymer (who tried to sell these under the Indian name in the 50s) and Friedl Munch (who famously built the Mammut/Mammoth). In 1989, Horex partnered with …
1984 Di Blasi Folding Scooter
Every time I feature a Di Blasi, I feel obligated to share their website, which looks like it hasn’t been touched since the 90s. But beyond that, it’s always cool to see a quality folding two-wheeler!