Ural’s cleaned up and brought back an old video that I always enjoyed – in their words, the “Ural Board of Directors isn’t strictly made up of desk jockeys or pencil pushers – they’re riders. And these guys take quality assurance seriously. Each year they plan a trip to test the sidecars in conditions that truly challenge their machines. This …
1968 Suzuki MoKick M31
Another day, another Honda Cub clone from a Japanese competitor! This is the M31, which was also known as the MoKick (because you started it by kicking, like a motorcycle, as opposed to pedaling, like a moped) or the Suzy 55.
2.4 Miles – 2013 Honda VFR1200F
It’s always fun to play with hypothetical money and guess what current models will be future classics. The seller of this bike actually backed up his guess with a not-hypothetical investment. He bought two examples of Honda’s VRF1200F, one to ride and one to collect. In his words, “I recognize the technology investment made by Honda, I fell in love …
Spirit of the Seventies Build – 1997 Ducati 600SS Custom
UK-based customs outfit Spirit of the Seventies has produced some of my all-time favorite retro-themed builds. As the shop’s name suggests, SotS specializes in transforming modern machines into retro-styled customs and while this particular Ducati project is one of the shop’s low-end builds, it’s nonetheless a pretty fascinating one; making just a couple major modifications and leaving the majority of …
1972 Yamaha U7E
This rare step through is a Yamaha U7E, and in the US it was only available for one year. I’ve never seen one before, and I even struggled to find reliable sources of information for basic specs. Do any of you have experience with this little scoot? And do you think it’s cuter than a Honda Cub?
5,000 Miles – 1990 Honda Hawk NT650
Post Sale Update: This Hawk sold for $3,200 after 14 bids on eBay. Apparently it’s a Honda day on Bike-urious. The firm was ahead of its time when it debuted the Hawk GT, which is why it was a commercial failure even though it was one of the world’s first modern naked bikes. As is the often the case with …
1993 Honda CBR900RR
Post Sale Update: This Fireblade sold for $8,800 after 23 bids on eBay. The first generation of the Honda CBR900RR, affectionately known as the Fireblade, was a revolution in the large displacement sport bike market. Despite a 50% larger engine, this bike weighed just 4 pounds more than the CBR600F2. Just as important, this bike was a whopping 76 pounds …
First Look – 2019 Honda Off-Road Model Updates
View PostVideo Intermission – Moto3 Rider Jumps Downed Bike
Jakub Kornfeil pulls off one of the craziest saves of all time, launching off a sliding bike before successfully landing. It really is difficult to wrap one’s head around just how skilled professional motorcycle racers are. Whether it’s Stoner sliding around, Marquez dragging his elbows, Lorenzo cornering like he’s on rails, or just Rossi, well…being Rossi, the level of control …
Ride Preview – AltRider’s Conserve the Ride
If you’re a dual-sport fan and you’re vaguely near Central Pennsylvania next month, you owe it to yourself to check out an event called Conserve the Ride put on by AltRider.
Barry Weiss Build – 1973 Cheney Triumph Custom
In the past, the development of motorcycle engines progressed at a rate that markedly exceeded that of frames and suspension systems, resulting in a demand for trick, high-performance, aftermarket chassis and suspenders. Whether it was an inability to compensate for a powertrain’s oomph, an unnecessarily hefty weight, the stock frame offerings of the ‘60s gave backyard hobbyists, factory race departments, …
Well-Modified – 2005 Ducati Monster S2R 800
2018 marks 25 years for the Ducati Monster, and it’s had quite a run during that quarter-decade. In 2005, the model line was updated with a new king – the S4RS Testastretta (999 Superbike motor/Ohlins suspension) and the S2R desmodue (2V Desmo motor). The latter borrowed the styling from the former but it offered similar amounts of joy for a …
70 Pound Diet – 2003 BMW R1200CLC Custom
The seller of this bike bought this as a stock CLC with 81K miles on it, and then customized it into something that feels like a predecessor to the K1600B. In the process, it saved a whopping 70 pounds!
1982 Ducati Pantah 600SL
The Ducati Pantah 600SL (actually a 583cc) was the first Ducati to use a hydraulic clutch. Other upgrades included Bosch ignition, Paoli forks, and a tougher gearbox. The engine was good for 57 horsepower at 8,500rpm and it was paired with a 5 speed transmission and Dell’orto carbs. A year later, the Pantah got an even bigger engine and became …
Auction Preview – Raber’s Parts Mart Inventory
On August 4th, J Wood and Company will be auctioning off what seems to be the entire inventory of Raber’s Parts Mart – they estimate that it is $2.5 million “(retail value) of unavailable new and used parts unseen for years!” In addition to 15,000 square feet of parts that have been accumulated in 6 feet of shelves, there are …