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1991 Honda Monkey Baja

In Japan, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This Monkey Baja sold for $4,245 after 5 bids on eBay in Luling, Texas. In 1991, Honda released a new variant of the Monkey/Z50R. Called the Baja, it featured rally-style dual headlights in addition to the taillight and turn signals. They were not officially sold in the US, but this example has made its way across the …

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CR-F’in Crazy – CRF250L-Powered 2015 Honda Grom

In Custom, Japan by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

We’ve featured all manner of modified Honda Groms since the pint-sized model’s release in 2014, but this particular example stands out from the rest as it’s powered by the motor from a 2018 CRF250L. Before being shoehorned into a 2015 Grom chassis, the brand-new quarter-liter DOHC single was reportedly given the cam off a CBR250R and a blued GP-style end-can …

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1983 Laverda RGS 1000 Executive

In Italy, Touring by AbhiLeave a Comment

A true sport tourer, the Laverda RGS one of the last manifestations of the big triple, though it was much tamer than the beloved Jota unit thanks to different crankshaft timing and rubber engine mounts. Some felt that the engine lost a bit of character in the process, but it became a much easier bike to tour on – especially …

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72 Motorcycles Build – 2016 Norton MM

In Custom, England, Sport by Tim HuberLeave a Comment

In 2015, Norton CEO Stuart Garner was approached by Jamie Ireson of Brighton, England-based customs outfit 72 Motorcycles with the idea for a limited run of bikes paying homage to Ron Wood’s 1970s Norton flat track racers. Ron Wood famously teamed up with tuning legend CR Axtell to create a handful of Norton-based dirt track racers that were surprisingly successful …

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1988 Kawasaki KR-1

In Japan, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: this KR-1 did not meet reserve despite 42 bids up to $7,900 on eBay in Seattle, Washington. In the late 80’s, Kawi had some success with their KR250 road racer so they released the KR-1 as a wonderful little two-stroke race rep. It was quite successful, triggering increased competition from the big 4, and it set off …

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1 of 500 – 1984 Honda XLV750R Limited Edition

In Dual-Sport, Japan by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Sale Update: This XLV sold for $4,595 after 3 bids on eBay in Luling, Texas. Before the Transalp and the Africa Twin, there was the XLV750R – Honda’s first attempt at a touring bike that could get a little dirty. Honda originally planned to sell this bike only in Europe (not including England), though they eventually offered it to …

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Art Exhibit Intermission – Countersteer at the Richmond Art Center

In Intermissions by AbhiLeave a Comment

There aren’t enough art exhibits about motorcycles, which is why I’m glad to pass along that the Richmond Art Center in Richmond, California currently has Countersteer in the main gallery through November 22nd. Per the art center, this exhibit “examines personal expression through the medium of the motorcycle” through “fourteen custom build motorcycles, each reflecting a particular purpose and creative …