Hindsight has shown that the introduction of the GS model line was one of the best things BMW did for their Motorrad business. But at the press launch in 1980, journalists (and the public) shared a general sentiment of “what’s the point of a large, heavy dual-purpose bike?” Modern cynics still have the same complaint as the bike seems to …
Bought On Bike-urious – 1981 Ducati MHR 900
It’s time for another round of my favorite posts to share: Bought on Bike-urious! This time we’ve got an Ducati MHR 900 that was bought by Bike-urious reader John K!
Video Intermission – Honda CBR250RR MC22
A couple of days ago I mentioned that I was going to take a MC22 out for a spin for a video. Well, here’s the video!
1 of 89 – 1963 Greeves Starmaker 24ME
Sometimes a bike is rare because it’s limited production, and sometimes it’s rare because consumers weren’t particularly interested so sales were low. But the Starmaker is rare because Greeves – the company who made it – only made 89 as they didn’t think it would be successful. They weren’t wrong.
Abhi Buys a Krämer HKR Evo2 S, Part 5 – Circuit of the Americas
I did a separate post about my experience at Circuit of the Americas with Aprilia Racers Days but that was focused on the event, not my bike of choice. I highly recommend you check out the above post (and I also highly recommend that you join me at CotA next year), but here’s what I have to share about the …
400+ MPH – 2017 Bonneville Streamliner
I’m going to leave the intro to this to the seller: “This streamliner is currently the fastest gasoline powered streamliner in the SCTA record book.” In addition to the SCTA record, it also “qualified at 398.227 miles an hour with an exit speed of 409.421 miles an hour on 24 lbs. of boost, while the car was in impound, waiting …
What Do You Want To Know? Honda CBR250RR MC22
My first bike was a 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250, and while it was a pleasant enough way to get started in the world of motorcycling, it was also a sign of how depressing the 250cc sportbike market was in the US for years. Nowadays you can get all kinds of 250-400cc entry level sportbikes here, but throughout the 90s and …
Video Intermission – Aston Martin AMB001
Over at Iconic, I’ve been trying out a video series called “Bike of the Day.” Here’s one I felt like I had to share because I don’t know if I’ll ever seen one of these bikes in the flesh again. It’s an Aston Martin AMB001 that came to us for a break-in service of sorts, and I hope you enjoy …
Travis Wyman’s 2022 BMW M1000RR Stock 1000 Race Program
If you’re looking to get into MotoAmerica racing, Travis Wyman is offering up his “entire 2022 BMW M1000RR Stock 1000 program”, consisting of the bike, motors, and spares.
2021 Honda CRF450R with CR500 Engine
There’s a cottage industry out there for people who like shoving the legendary two-stroke Honda CR500 motor into other frames – usually I see it done with CR250s or similar but M-Worx Conversions in Illinois has recently done one with a modern CRF450R frame and now it’s for sale.
1993 Ducati 900 Superlight #948
In 1992, Ducati took their 900 Supersport and added several choice extras to create a limited edition called the Ducati Superlight. The following year they backtracked a bit and removed several of the goodies, leaving just the solo seat, composite Marvic wheels, and fully floating rear brake to differentiate the limited edition from its less exclusive brother. Still, it’s an …
Full Kit – 2003 Aprilia Tuono Racing
The modern Aprilia Tuono is a perennial shootout winner, but one of my favorites of the model goes back to the beginning – the limited production Tuono Racing.
Bought On Bike-urious – 1971 Suzuki 250 Salt Flat Racer
It’s time for another round of my favorite posts to share: Bought on Bike-urious! This time we’ve got an unexpected salt flat racer that started as a Suzuki 250! Now it’s in the collection of Bike-urious reader Chris T!
1984 Zoe Zipper
In 1983, Zoe (rhymes with Maui) Products of California licensed a three-wheeler from Mitsuoka Motors of Japan. The Zipper featured a 49cc Honda engine (5 horsepower) paired with a CVT with an electric reverse gear. Zoe claimed 45 miles per hour and 112 miles per gallon.
1988 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10
Built between 1988 and 1990, the ZX-10 (known as the Ninja in the US as well as the Tomcat in some other markets) was the fastest production motorcycle in the world when it was first released. It was able to hit 165 thanks to the 135 hp, 997cc inline four engine and improved aerodynamics in the bodywork. This example (VIN: …