Points to commenter JR, who was the first to correctly guess the bike that caused this trouble – a Ducati Multistrada. Specifically, it looks to be a first generation Multistrada Dark, which would make it one of the 620cc versions.
Video Intermission – Circle of Shaman
View PostEx-Police – 1995 BMW K75RT
Built between 1990-1995, the K75RT was the smaller touring option in the world of the flying brick. These bikes have an incredible reputation for reliability, making this an interesting option for long distance touring. This example was a former Chicago police bike, so I hope you don’t plan on bringing a passenger with you!
Daily Digest Delivery
A few people are telling me that they’re not receiving the daily digest email any more. I was unable to figure out the problem with my current third-party email provider so I’ve switched to someone new. So this is my heads up to you that I’m switching email providers today – please let me know if you’re not receiving the …
Relay Contest – Ducati Globetrotter 90
View Post2015 Arch KRGT-1
In 2006, Gard Hollinger customized a Harley-Davidson Dyna for actor Keanu Reeves, turning it into a long, low, and shiny sport cruiser. Reeves was apparently so enamored with it that he convinced Hollinger to start a company and produce a motorcycle with him. A few years later, Arch was born, and they released their first model – the KRGT-1.
In France – Bad Winners Racing Rose – 1976 Honda CB550
The 15th build from Bad Winners in Paris, France, this custom Honda CB550 SuperSport is…uh, a custom Honda. What say you?
The Zephyr – 1993 Kawasaki ZR1100
In the early 90s, Kawasaki introduced the Zephyr, a retro-styled bike which emulated the legendary Z1. It was available in a wide variety of displacements but the big boy was the 1100, which utilized an evolution of the 8V DOHC air-cooled unit from the GPz1100. The hope was that you’d get modern convenience with classic looks, though the seat of …
1 of 2 – 1992 Brough Superior SS120 Prototype
View PostGuess That Bike – Oops Edition
This weekend was the Red Hook Criterium race in Brooklyn. Right after the race started, the pace motorcycle stalled and the rider wasn’t able to get the bike started before the peloton caught up to him. It did not go well. Thankfully, there were no life threatening injuries, but this is an insane visual. Before the pile-up starts, you can …
NASCAR Promotion – 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883
I can’t find an independent source to verify this, but according to the seller, this is one of four Sportsters built as a giveaway at NASCAR races in 2001. The promotion was organized by Miller Brewing, who was sponsoring driver Rusty Wallace at the time. Thus, these four bikes were all given a special paint scheme inspired by Rusty’s livery. …
1975 Yamaha XS650
Built between 1970 and 1983, the XS650 had a production run of approximately half a million. When it was introduced, it was the biggest motorcycle Yamaha offered. It aped the styling of classic British twins but these Yammies developed a solid reputation for reliability.
1977 Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850
The seller of this Le Mans found it in a barn 15 years ago – it was mechanically solid but cosmetically rough. He took it down to the frame and had it repainted, so this book looks great and runs just as well.
In Ireland – 2008 Bimota DB6 Delirio
A great name for a naked bike, Delirio (which translates to Delirium) was Bimota’s designation for their 6th modelbuilt with a Ducati engine. It was the cheapest Bimota of the time, though that still meant a MSRP of $30k.
Press Release – Ducati Dream Tour
Got money and a desire to ride through Italy on the newest models from Ducati? Come check out the Ducati Dream Tour, which offers Friday-Sunday trips that start from the Ducati factory in Bologna, Italy.