A stock Vitpilen weighs 366 pounds wet, but according to the seller this bike now weighs just 330 pounds with a full tank of gas thanks to a staggering amount of modifications…and it doesn’t even have carbon fiber wheels!
1984 Kawasaki KDX200
As Dirt Bike Magazine put it in their model history of the KDX200, “To this day, no one can clearly define the Kawasaki KDX200. Was it a beginner bike designed to teach wives and kids the fine art of off-road riding? Or was it a Navy SEAL of a bike built for the toughest enduros and the most grizzled riders? …
Interesting History – 2002 Ducati 998 With 513 Miles
In 2001, Pauline Hailwood (widow of the great Mike Hailwood) sued Ducati over the use of her late husband’s name for the MH900e. What does that have to do with a 2002 Ducati 998? Well, the current owner represented the estate during the proceedings and received this 998 directly from Ducati! He rode it for all of 513 miles over …
2024 MotoGP Austin – Let’s Meet!
Just a heads up that I’ll be in Austin next week for one of my favorite motorcycling weekends of the year – MotoGP in Austin! Will I see you there?
1977 Benelli 900 Sei Race Bike
I have a policy here that I only share bikes with public asking prices, but the photos of this bike with the bodywork off are worth breaking my rule for.
Press Release – 2025 Indian Scout
I just featured an old-school 101 Scout and I’m intrigued to hear that Indian is bringing back the model (along with 4 others!) as part of the all-new Scout lineup for 2025.
April Fools 2024 in Motorcycling
Looks like most companies just stuck with social media for their April Fools’ announcements, but here’s everything I encountered – which one’s your favorite?
2005 MV Agusta F4 1000
the MV Agusta F4 is already a classic – here’s a low mile example from the first year of production (for the 1000).
1984 Kawasaki GPz1100
In 1983, Kawasaki gave the GPZ1100 a serious redesign with new bodywork, anti-dive forks, and the Uni-Trak rear suspension. Power output was also bumped to 120 horsepower (104 at the rear wheel), though this was gained at the expense of low-end torque.
Abhi Races a Honda CB160, Part 10 – Rain Ruins Everything
I wish this was an April Fools’ post, but it looks like I’m going to miss my first AHRMA race of the season.
1990 Moto Morini Dart 400
When the Dart was introduced, Moto Morini was owned by Cagiva – at the time the latter had no mid-sized bike in their model range. They decided to remedy that by taking the frame of their Freccia 125, and then shoving in a Morini 350cc V-Twin. It’s a little odd to see an air-cooled engine surrounded in plastic, but hey, …
Harley-Powered Honda Interceptor
Is this fun or heresy? Or maybe…both?
For Charity – Superbike: An Illustrated Early History
Over on Iconic we’ve got a great auction that supports an also-great charity – the new book “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History” by Kevin Cameron and John Owens is out and we’ve been provided with a copy signed by both legends to auction off with the proceeds going towards Back on Track, a charity founded by the Class of ’79 …
Video Intermission – Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review
I recently shared my written thoughts about the Moto Guzzi Stelvio for RevZilla, but if you’re more of a visual learner I’ve now got a video with my thoughts right after riding the bike!
1930 Indian 101 Scout
The Indian Scout was introduced in 1920 – eight years later the 101 Scout was released and some motorcycles consider it to be the most iconic Indian motorcycle ever built thanks to a bevy of racing-inspired upgrades. Said upgrades included a stronger frame, improved suspension, a longer wheelbase, and a front brake. However as the Great Depression took hold, Indian …