One of the few 100% Italian Bimotas of the 90s, the DB2 featured a 900cc 2 valve Ducati engine (best known for its usage in the 900SS).
1954 Norton Manx Kit with KLR650 Engine
6-29-25 Update: Almost two years later, this “Norton” is back up for sale but the BIN price is almost half of what it used to be. Per the comments below, should we call it a Kaworton? A Norasaki? Or something else? Whatever you call it, you can find it in Eustis, Florida with a BIN of $6,400 or best offer …
Unexpected Sidecar – 1999 Suzuki GSX-R750
“Perfect for your next post-apocalyptic motorcycle get together, or Mad Max sequel.” That’s how the seller of this fascinating custom sidecar sums up what could be your next ride!
Bought on Bike-urious – 2004 BMW R1100S
These are my favorite posts to write up, and this one’s an extra special one for me because…I bought it! Earlier this year I featured a R1100S for sale at a dealer in Wisconsin, concluding the post with, “I think it’s a very reasonable asking price and I’m sort of hoping one of you buys this so that I don’t …
Abhi Races a BMW R75/5, Part 4 – The Second Race Weekend
In which we enjoy another race weekend…and only lose one body part!
No Reserve – Honda NSR250 MC21/MC28 Display Engine
Over on Iconic we’ve got an engine from one of my favorite 250 2-strokes: the MC21/MC28 generations of the Honda NSR250! It’s for display purposes only and you won’t be able to make it run in a cost-effective manner but I think it’d be an excellent display piece for a two-stroke nut.
No Reserve – 1990 Honda CBR250RR MC22
Nowadays you can get all kinds of 250-400cc entry level sportbikes in the US, but back in 1990 the entire market was basically the Kawasaki Ninja 250 and the Honda VTR250. In Honda’s home market of Japan, things were a bit more exciting. That’s where they offered the CBR250RR, affectionately known as the Babyblade. The 250cc inline four engine produced …
1978 Moto Guzzi Le Mans Mk1
Arguably the successor to the V7 Sport, the Moto Guzzi 850 LeMans was named after the famous race in France. Guzzi took a modified version of the 850T engine and wrapped it in interesting styling that has led to it becoming a cult classic.
Come Ride With Me – Laguna Seca with Volant Vivere on July 15th
One of my favorite track day organizations (Volant Vivere) is putting on a track day at Laguna Seca next month – I’ll be going there with a few friends and clients and I’d love for you to join!
Picture Intermission – Honda Cars Bikes & Coffee 6/21
On Saturday I stopped by Honda’s campus in Torrance, California for a meeting – I’ve got a fun-but-secret project coming up that I can’t wait to share with you guys! The timing was great as Honda was hosting their “Cars, Bikes & Coffee” event that they put on every two months. Here’s some of my personal highlights from the event:
1 of 300 – 2002 Husqvarna NOX
Just 300 examples of the NOX were built, and depending on who you ask, 14-15 were originally imported to the US. It debuted at the 2000 Intermot show in Germany and it caught a disproportionate amount of eyeballs thanks to the carbon fiber bodywork and a sprinkling of exotic blue-anodized aluminum and titanium. Interestingly, Husky sold these bikes directly via …
Deeley Exhibition – Norton-NSU Special
Another fantastic find in the Deeley Exhibition is this wild custom built by Mick King of Vancouver, Canada – it combines a Norton frame and a NSU automotive engine! It’s a crazy pairing but Paul d’Orleans of The Vintagent has a great story on this bike which you should check out, it explains why Mick had access to Nortons and …
Deeley Exhibition – CCM Lightweight De Luxe
It seems appropriate to continue sharing cool bikes from the Deeley Exhibition in Vancouver with Canada’s first motorcycle – the CCM Lightweight De Luxe!
Guess That Bike Revealed – Fuel Filler Edition (Harley-Davidson Nova Prototype)
Congrats to RoHorn, who was the first person to identify that this fuel filler belongs to the rare Harley-Davidson Nova Prototype! The what, you say? Come find out!
245 Miles – 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S
The first time I met Bike-urious reader Glen Irani, he let me take his Ducati Hypermotard 1100S out for a spin – I’ve been in love with the air-cooled model ever since. They’re incredibly fun to ride, which is why it’s surprising to see one with just 245 miles on it.