The Yamaha FZR750R OWO1 makes even the Honda RC30 look pedestrian. With only 500 built, it was more exclusive than the RC30, and it was five grand more expensive, too. This was a homologation special so that Yamaha could race in WSBK, and was probably as close to a racebike for the street as you could get at the time.
2000 MV Agusta F4 Serie Oro
View Post2011 BMW F800R
Many moons ago, I shared a great video of Chris Pfeiffer stunt riding through/on top of the BMW office building Munich – here it is again, if you want a refresher:
$1,500 – 1992 Suzuki VX800
The Suzuki VX800 is an interesting cult bike that was discontinued in the US after 3 years after disappointing sales, though the European market saw production run from 1990-1997. A classic looking naked bike, it had comfortable steering geometry and a torquey engine that helped make this bike a fantastic all-arounder, despite its 500+ pound curb weight.
Video Intermission – Dueling at the Isle of Man
Isle of Man Legends Guy Martin and Michael Dunlop got for a tear around the famous circuit – here’s a viewpoint that only a talented few get to experience first hand. Hooray for technology:
The Price is Right – 1986 Honda Nighthawk CB700SC
View PostNew In Box – 2006 Harley-Davidson VRXSE V-Rod Destroyer
A drag bike straight from the factory, the Harley-Davidson VRXSE was an in-house bike created by the Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) department of H-D. With a skilled rider, one could knock-out ETs between 8 and 10 seconds right off the lot. This example is still in the box – does that mean it’s only suited for a museum?
1964 Ducati Diana 250 Mark III Cafe Racer
The sport model of Ducati’s bevel-drive singles, the Ducati Diana 250 was an absolute beauty that was able to “hunt down” the competition – this was the Italian of choice for most younger riders that couldn’t afford a big bike. MSRP back in the day? $719. Here’s an example that was built for road racing a decade ago and has …
1971 Norzuki Commando
Take a Norton Commando with an updated 850 motor – then add all kinds of parts from a Suzuki, like the disc brakes, front end, and swing arm…and you’ve got this interesting hybrid. Find this Norzuki for sale here on Craigslist in Palos Park, Illinois for $4,800. This bike-uriousity brought to you by Bill K!
1971 Honda CB450 Cafe Racer
As the seller notes, there are plenty of cafe racers for sale, though most are barely modified and slightly cookie cutter. This bike was first shown at the 2009 Mods vs. Rockers show in Chicago, where it won Best Custom Cafe. It then got a full page spread in Cafe Racer Magazine and was selected to show at the 2014 …
1986 Yamaha Fazer FZX700
Also known as the Baby V-Max, the Yamaha Fazer FZX700 was quite a revelation when it was released – the styling was distinctive and it was quicker than riders expected. No one complained about the speed, though not everyone loved the looks, and the bike didn’t sell tremendously well.
1948 Safticycle Sportster
Manufactured in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the Safticycle was designed to be a safe way to ride with “Built in safety features” and “rock-bottom upkeep costs” as a form of cheap transportation.
Is it Real? 1965 Kawasaki KR125 Factory Racer
Alright, knowledgeable readers – is this real? I don’t know, but I’m hoping one of you will. Claimed to be 1 of 6 factory race bikes built between 1965 and 1966, this Kawasaki KR125 is claimed to be a numbers matching, unrestored, mint condition bike. I can barely find any information on the KR125 – someone help me out? Find …
1956 Nimbus Model C
The Nimbus motorcycle dates back to 1919, the result of a vacuum cleaner manufacturer that decided expansion into bikes was a worthwhile endeavor. They were technologically advanced, with shaft drive, steel frames, and a telescopic front fork (a year before the BMW R12, though the latter was hydraulically damped). The first Nimbus was affectionately known as the Stovepipe…in 1932 the …
1984 Honda V65 Sabre
The Honda V65 Sabre was built around the 1100cc engine that also powered its cruiser-brother, the Magna. The engine stole the show, as it produced 121 horsepower – capable of pushing the bike up to a “design speed” of 173 miles per hour. However arbitrary that might sound, it was good for an entry into the Guinness Book of World …