Here’s a vehicle only true scooter fans know about – the Yamaha Morphous. Ignoring the oddball name, it was by all accounts a well designed scooter that did not achieve commercial success. It was introduced in 2005 in the US and was pulled in 2009. If you’re looking for a scooter that stands out, it’s hard to imagine a better …
Project Scooter – 1960 Triumph Tigress
Also sold as the BSA Sunbeam, the Triumph Tigress was a scooter available in 175cc two-stroke and 250cc four-stroke variants, producing 7.5 and 10 horsepower respectively. They were introduced in 1959, and production of the 250 ceased in 1964.
The 2016 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
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View Post1983 Honda CB1100F
Post-Sale Update: This CB1100F sold for $3,300 after 7 bids on eBay. Built for just one year, the Honda CB1100F was a sleek looking standard that was mighty quick – in January of ’83, Cycle World said it was the fastest stock bike they’ve ever tested.
In England – 1999 BMW R1100RS 75th Anniversary
For BMW’s 75th anniversary, the Germany company created a limited run of the R, GS, RT, and the RS. Differences were limited to the special paint scheme and fancy paperwork called the “Edition Folder” for the owner. The RS also got ABS, heated grips, and luggage to complete the package.
Bikers Helping Bikers – Worth Motorcycle Company
Last year I shared an interview with Jeremy Malman, the Executive Director of Worth Motorcycle Company. From the beginning, Jeremy and his sponsors have been bootstrapping the program, which teaches at-risk youth how to restore vintage motorcycles. They need some financial help, so here’s your chance to help the next generation of riders and wrenchers.
Quail Gathering Winner – 1999 Ducati Monster 750 Custom
Starting with a Ducati Monster, Jimmy Kilroy built a custom that kept the frame intact but surrounded it in fascinating bodywork. The build was completed in 2012, and the next year it won the “La Piu Bella” (the most beautiful) award at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering.
Numero Uno – 2004 Honda Rune
Post Listing Update: This Rune got no interest at the asking price of $25,000. The Honda Rune is already an interesting bike – but this specific example definitely stands out as it is serial number 1! When it was first released in 2004, the public was a bit stunned – amost people did not believe that this concept would actually …
Vance & Hines Supersport Replica – 1992 Yamaha FZR 600
Post-Listing Update: This V&H FZR did not meet reserve with bidding up to $2,225. In 1992, Yamaha offered a limited edition replica of their Vance & Hines AMA Supersport bike. I’ve seen conflicting numbers of production (between 500, 600, or 636) and conflicting stories about what the limited edition included. The paint scheme is obvious, though what I’m unsure about …
2016 MotoGP Austin – It’s Over!
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View PostShow Bike – 1995 Ducati 916
This 916 is claimed to be one of the first three imported into the US, and the very bike that Ducati used as the display model for the 1995 Chicago motorcycle show.
2015 Norton Commando 961 Sport
The ‘base model’ (quite a relative term in this case) of the Norton Commando 961, the Sport lacks some of the extras seen on the SF or Cafe Racer like a carbon chainguard, upside down forks, and remote Brembo master cylinders. I think you’ll get over it though, thanks to the beautiful styling, 80 horsepower 961cc engine, and the knowledge …