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Industry First – 1976 Kawasaki KZ900 LTD

In Japan, Touring by Tom WackerLeave a Comment

By 1976 the Japanese motorcycle industry was in full bloom. Innovations seemed to come out monthly, the race was on to build the fastest production bike for that year, and the UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) was becoming established as a standard in the industry. Kawasaki rolled out the KZ900 LTD as a ‘limited edition’ factory custom with pulled back handlebars, …

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In England – 2006 Kawasaki TR250 Custom

In Custom, Japan by AbhiLeave a Comment

Mutt Motorcycles is based out of Birmingham, England, and their focus is on bringing “an exciting and fresh attitude to the small cc market at an affordable price.” While they now offer their own line of bikes in the UK, they also have a 15 year history of customizing bikes like this Kawasaki TR250.

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1964 Honda C200

In Japan, Less than 5k, Standard by Tom WackerLeave a Comment

By 1965 I knew the inside of my local Honda shop at least as well as my own bedroom. After all, my best buddy had an S90 and I lusted for a Honda to replace my Yamaha. Imagine my surprise when I saw this bike that I had no idea ever existed. It would be like my mother asking me …

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Original CB – 1973 Honda CB750 K3

In Japan, Standard by JoeLeave a Comment

If you’re reading this then the Honda CB750 most likely needs no introduction, but here’s the short version. The modern motorcycle was reimagined, reinvented and then brought to life back in 1969. It was the CB750 and Honda was its surname. The basic architecture was so sound that it spawned a new golden age of the sport and eventually became …

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1969 Honda CL90

In Dual-Sport, Japan, Small Displacement by Tom WackerLeave a Comment

In the mid 1960’s America went completely crazy for dirt motorcycles and those that looked like they might be dirt capable. The CL designation from Honda meant Scrambler, and that was a higher rear fender, braced handlebars and a high mounted exhaust. The CL 90 was a full brother to the legendary S 90 and aimed at entry level riders. …

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1980 Ducati Supersport

In Italy, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

The seller has a long and quirky story about how this bike came into his possession, but the takeaway is that he ended up driving a box van down to Pasadena from San Francisco and picking up a ’63 Moto Guzzi Falcone, ’87 BMW K100, this Ducati, and a biplane project! He has enjoyed bringing this bike back to life …

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1966 Triumph T100 SC

In Dual-Sport, England by Tom WackerLeave a Comment

In the mid 1960’s America went mad for dirt motorcycles. Husky, Maico, Bultaco dominated the racing, but a huge market fraction was devoted to ‘Scrambler’ type motorcycles that could be licensed on the street but ridden on the dirt. Enter the Triumph T100 SC. Most of the competition was either a dirt racer with lights or a road bike with …