Filed under “making bikers look good”, here’s a video of a lady saving a kitten from traffic in an intersection.
Well Farkled – 2006 Buell Ulysses XB12X
Been looking for a big enduro but you think the R1200GS is a bit too common? Have a seat and read on, my friend.
1963 Francis Barnett Falcon
Founded in 1919 by Gordon Francis and Arthur Barnett, Francis-Barnett was an English motorcycle manufacturer that was eventually acquired by AMC in ’47. After WWII, the company focused on small two-strokes with Villiers-sourced engines. After ’57 they started using AMC’s powerplant. Francis-Barnett liked to name their bikes after birds, including Plover, Kestrel, Merlin, and more. One of those birds was …
Welcome to Bike-urious!
Do you find yourself here at Bike-urious because Jay Leno told you to come check it out? In that case, welcome! Read on to learn a little bit about what you’ve stumbled upon.
Wall of Death Racer – 1929 Indian Scout 101
View Post1 of 100 – 2006 MV Agusta F4CC
View Post1983 Honda Motocompo NCZ50
Post Listing Update: This Motocompo did not meet reserve despite 11 bids up to $3,262. Sold for only 3 years, the Honda Motocompo was a tiny 50cc folding scooter designed to fit into the trunks of the subcompact cars Honda was making at the time, like the City. In fact, the City’s trunk was designed specifically to house the Motocompo. …
Video Game Tie In – 2015 Triumph Venom
View PostFrom Benelli – 1968 Wards Riverside 250
Post-Listing Update: This Benelli was pulled from eBay, final sale price unknown. Between ’59 and ’69, Montgomery Ward sold Benelli motorcycles under the ‘Wards Riverside’ name. If you bought one, you’d get the bike delivered in a crate, and then have to assemble it yourself. Here’s an example of the 250cc model with some of the nicest original paint I’ve …
In England – 1972 Laverda SFC 750 Mk I
View PostMagnum Opus Build – 1982 Yamaha XV750 Virago Custom
Called the #88 Dual Racer, this Magnum Opus custom build features some nifty “Pipe Dream” looking headers and 50-60 pounds of weight loss in its transformation to a cafe racer.
0 Miles – 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa
Also known as the GSX1300R, the Hayabusa was an instant legend when it was introduced in 1999 thanks to a top speed between 188-194 miles per hour. That made it the fastest production motorcycle in the world, and thanks to a gentleman’s agreement among manufacturers to keep top speeds under 186mph in 2000, it held that title until 2007 when …
Baby Roadracer – 2006 Honda NSF100
Motorcycle racers are all aware of the NSR50, Honda’s beginner race bike that has started plenty of careers and passions. But for one year, just 50 examples of the Honda NSF100 were also imported to the states as one of the best ways to get into road racing.
1983 BMW R100 Scrambler Custom
I spent some time debating if I should feature this bike or not – this R100 has been customized into a bit of a scrambler, but do you think it’s been done well?