Congrats to jhelle, who quickly identified that this was the cockpit of the BMW Futuro prototype! Introduced in 1980, the Futuro utilized a turbocharged version of BMW’s iconic boxer twin, wrapped in some outlandish bodywork. It was built via a partnership with Rainer Buchmann, the automobile customizer. Among other things, it featured the first carbon fiber/kevlar full fairing in motorcycling.
Video Intermission – The UNKNOWN Ride
UNKNOWN Industries is a group of 5 riders comprised of Nick Leonetti, Buddy Suttle, Kade Gates, Logan Lackey, and Jeff Palkiewicz, and they do some crazy riding with Harleys. For years they’ve been putting on stunt shows at varying events, but recently they released a video of some impressive riding in Oakland:
Baby Dream – 1964 Honda CA95 Benly
Honda Motor Company’s first large-displacement (a relative term) motorcycles carried the Dream name, and were produced up to 305cc during the 1960s. The Dream 150 was available in the U.S market from 1960-66 and is more correctly referred to the CA95 Benly Touring or colloquially as the “Baby Dream,” a reference to its larger siblings of the time, the 250cc …
1974 Honda CL360 KO
It wasn’t much of a sales success, but Honda’s CL360 got a sixth gear in the transmission, an engine tuned for more torque, and a 30cc bump in displacement as part of an evolution from the CL350. The scrambler brother of the CB, this bike also got the high pipes, different rear fender, and braced handlebars. This example stands out …
2008 Kawasaki Concours C14 with GX Sidecar
Did Leno’s recent sidecar video inspire you to try out three wheels…but you’d rather stay on the street instead of the track? This Kawasaki Concours is probably as fast as you can get in the world of three wheeled street bikes if you want to get yourself and some extra passengers or cargo somewhere quickly!
2 Weeks In The West – Day 4
View Post1998 MZ Mastiff
7-26-16 Nearly a year later, David N has brought it to my attention that this Mastiff is still for sale! How is that possible? Find it for sale here on Craigslist with a $300 discount – now it’s just $2,900 in Mandarin (Jacksonville), Florida. For the money, this might just be one of my favorite posts on Bike-urious in the …
1 of 300 – 2007 MV Agusta F4 1000 Senna
If MV’s F4 1000R wasn’t exotic enough for you already back in 2007, you could splurge (MSRP was $29,995) for one of just 300 bikes built as a tribute the legendary Ayrton Senna. 65 examples were imported into the US – here’s #21 out of 300.
Video Intermission – Sidecar Lawnmower
Last week I shared Jay Leno’s video of Bernard Juchli and Kevin Starr going crazy with sidecars. In the comments, reader Tom Smith pointed out a video of sidecars tackling a corner at the Scarborough Gold Cup in 2014. It’s quick but it’s definitely worth a watch – the above screenshot isn’t even the most aggressive passenger you’ll see!
1953 BMW 51/3 with Sidecar
After WWII Germany was prohibited from making motorcycles until 1948. In 1948 through 1950 BMW produced what were essentially pre war motorcycles. In 1951 they introduced the 51/3, their first entirely new bike after the war.
Even More of Doc’s Crazy Customs! Dnepr and Buell
View PostBrooks Restoration – 1967 BMW R69S
Post Listing Update: This BMW did not meet reserve despite 42 bids up to $18,600. Restored by Kevin Brooks of Brooks Motor Works, this R69S is claimed to be near-mint with just 1,263 miles on the odometer. A triple-numbers matching motorcycle, this has been shown, ridden, and kept in excellent shape.
Beautiful Survivor – 1972 BSA B50MX
Post Sale Update – After 12 bids on eBay, this BSA sold for $7,101 on eBay. BSA made 3 different versions of the B50 – you can probably guess what the B50MX was for. It was offered starting in 1971 for off-road competition, but within a couple of years BSA was dead and some remaining stock was sold off as …
Video Intermission – Motus on Jay Leno’s Garage
I know Leno has more car fans than bike fans, so it’s always a pleasant surprise when he shares a video on Jay Leno’s Garage that’s focused on motorcycles. This week’s episode does not disappoint, as he shares the tale of Motus Motorcycles and their “American sport-touring motorcycle.”
1968 Suzuki Bearcat B105P
Suzuki’s Bearcat was a small dual sport that was marketed as a “thrifty swifty” – go anywhere and carry anything for cheap. At 25 miles per hour with the touring sprocket, the Bearcat returned 153 miles per gallon. This example is just $800 and it ‘runs good’, however the clutch is worn and will need to be replaced very soon.