Built by Macco Motors, this custom Honda Nighthawk 750 was turned into “Spitfire 09”.
New Year’s Eve in La Paz, Mexico – Day 3
Welcome back for Day 3 of my trip to La Paz – just be warned that there’s no riding today.
Video Intermission – Beyond Siberia Trailer
This is a special Video Intermission because it features a Bike-urious reader!
1989 Honda GB500
Vintage looks without the hassle of owning a vintage bike. That’s the promise of bikes like the Honda GB500, and that’s why they’ve become a cult classic. Here’s an excellent example with flaws limited to a split in the left fork gaiter, a minor scratch on the underside of the muffler, and aftermarket rear turn signals, one of which is …
1974 Columbia MTD Mud Bug
A quirky, rare 3 wheeler, the “Mud Bug” was made by MTD, a company known more for producing lawn mowers. Powered by Briggs & Stratton motors varying between 5-8 horsepower, they were designed to be fun toys that could be transported in a station wagon, back when people actually bought station wagons.
1989 Kawasaki ZXR400
Never officially imported to the US, the Kawasaki ZXR400 was one of the more popular 400cc sport bikes that Japan and Europe got to enjoy. Here’s one that’s made it across the ocean as the seller brought it with him from Japan.
9 Miles – 2002 Suzuki GSX-R600M Telefonica Movistar
4-8-15 Update: Reader George G let me know that this GSX-R is back up for sale with 1 additional mile, much better pictures, and bidding up to $3,550 in Glendale, California here on eBay. Post-Sale Update: After a hefty 48 bids on eBay, this GSX-R600M sold for $3,600 on eBay. A limited edition released in 2002, the GSX-R600M was a …
2015 Ride for Kids
This month’s charity-focused post is on the upcoming national series of motorcycle rides that support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation – Ride for Kids.
In New Zealand – 1994 Bimota DB2J Junior
A baby brother to the DB2 (of which just 408 units were built), the Bimota DB2 Junior was nearly identical except for three major changes: a single front disc (dual discs were optional), a narrower rear wheel, and…a 400cc, 49 horsepower engine. The Junior was built solely for the Japanese market because that company had tax regulations that greatly favored …
1995 Moto Guzzi Sport 1100
Producer of big bikes with lovely, torquey V-Twin engines, Guzzi is best known for cruisers and standard bikes. But the Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 was a beautiful deviation from the norm.
Clean First Year – 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100
Here’s a first-year example of the venerable Suzuki GSX-R 1100 that’s being offered by the second owner. It’s claimed to be an un-restored original in excellent condition that doesn’t need anything. The second owner acquired it 5 years ago after it spent some time in storage – it’s unclear how often the bike has been exercised since but he thoughtfully …
Ex-Military – 1955 Moto Guzzi Airone
Produced for nearly two decades, the Moto Guzzi Airone (translates to Heron) featured a 250cc engine in varying forms like a Sport model and this military variant. The external flywheel was affectionately known as the “salami slicer” and it helped keep the dimensions of the engine case minimal.
Reminder: MotoGP is in Austin this Sunday! Bike-urious Viewing Party in LA
Unfortunately, I won’t be. But if you’re stuck in LA like I am, come join me at Mom’s Bar in West Los Angeles, I’ve got an open reservation and hope to see a few of you there, we can call it a Bike-urious viewing party.
Bike-urious 2015 Survey Results
Wow. Thanks so much to everyone who participated – an impressive 80% of readers who saw the post donated their time, and I can’t say how much I appreciated it. For those of you that are interested, here’s some stats on the average reader: The average reader is a 45-54 year old male who’s (obviously) into motorcycles and cars. In …
New Year’s Eve in La Paz, Mexico – Day 2
Having spent the previous night nearly halfway down the Baja peninsula, Mike and I had to leave early the next morning to make sure I got to La Paz before sunset – most of my friends were arriving around 3pm, though my girlfriend wouldn’t arrive until the day after.