Back in the days of Peak Sportbike, David Lee (the former owner of Sharkskinz) had his company build a set of bodywork to allow R1 owners to emulate the legendary R7 homologation special. The seller of this example says that he spoke to David, and he confirmed that “it’s one of either 50 or 75 kits sold.”
What Do You Want To Know? 2021 Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide King of the Baggers
UPDATE: Here’s the review! Last week, Cycle News gave me the incredible opportunity to ride something unexpected – the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide that Kyle Wyman won the 2021 King of the Baggers Championship with! What do you want to know about it?
1966 Bultaco Campera
The Campera was a dual sport (complete with a cool scrambler-style exhaust) offered in varying displacements – this is a 175cc example of the first generation.
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View PostAbhi Buys a MZ Mastiff, Part 2 – Shakedown Run
I was feeling pretty good about my discount Mastiff purchase, but I was getting antsy to take it for a decent spin. Iconic’s usual ‘Sunday Ride’ out to the Rock Store seemed like the perfect excuse!
1982 Honda CB1123F Race Bike
This started as a CB750F Super Sport, but it has been turned into “the ultimate Freddie Spencer tribute bike that will win races.”
Still In Crate – 2007 Suzuki RM250
Dirt Bike Magazine calls the Suzuki RM250 “the best used bike ever,” though that may not be relevant with this example as it’s never been out of the crate even though it’s 15 years old.
Who’s Going To Mecum Las Vegas This Week?
It was a last minute decision, but I’m heading out to Vegas first thing tomorrow morning to catch the Mecum auction, see a few friends, and have a special dinner meeting with my favorite motorcycle museum in the US – but more on that later, hopefully.
4 Miles – 1965 Lube-NSU Yak
This is one of very few bikes out there which I’ve struggled to find information on, but there’s so rare that I have to share them – especially when an awesome reader sends it my way!
Meet a Reader – Wheelz270
View PostWhat Do You Want To Know? 2008 BMW HP2 Megamoto
A few of you picked up on this in the post about selling my Honda RC30, but I replaced it with a BMW a few months ago. Specifically, it’s a BMW HP2 Megamoto!
1984 Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts
Only sold in the states from 84-85, these were the first bikes in the US to come equipped with catalytic converters and the first Yamaha street bike in the US to use a perimeter frame. The ’85 RZ was available in red/white and yellow/black – either option came with Kenny Roberts’ signature on the front fairing.
1 of 250 – 1999 Triumph Daytona 1200 Special Edition
In the early 90s, most major motorcycle manufacturers entered a gentlemen’s agreement to cap horsepower at 125. Triumph decided that when they were going to bring the bikes back from the new plant in Hinckley, that the best way for them to get attention was to ignore said agreement: enter the 147 horsepower Triumph Daytona 1200. A year after the …
1967 Honda Z50M
The first model of Honda’s legendary Z50 lineup was the Z50M, which was adorned in Shasta White bodywork with a Magna Red frame and a plaid seat. US riders rarely saw the original bike because they were initially just sold in Europe and Canada – it even took a few months before Honda offered it in its home market of …
Event Intermission – Daniel Schoenewald Collection Open House
Once a year, Daniel Schoenewald opens up his collection to the public, and this year it’s happening on Sunday the 23rd. If you’re anywhere near Camarillo, you should check it out!