Come join Jeffrey Pamer as he takes us along for a quick trip on State Route 88 on his 1986 Yamaha Radian.
A Closer Look – 2020 BMW S1000RR
View Post144 Miles – 1978 Honda CT90
Post Sale Update – this CT90 sold for $2,475 after 33 bids on eBay. 6-9-2019 Update: Over a year later, this CT90 now has 237 miles. Confusingly, the seller says that he/she just got the bike “yesterday” and has only ridden it down the street, but this seems like the same bike to me and it’s being offered by the …
Quick Comparison – 2018 Aprilia RSV4 RF vs. 2019 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory
Mazlow Petosa got some seat time on two of Aprilia’s finest machines at their Racers Days program. Here are his thoughts after riding both on the same day on the same track.
Semi Senna – 2002 Ducati 748S
Officially, Ducati called this special grey/white/red paint scheme Titanium Grey, but Ducati fans have called it something slightly different over the years. They call it the “Semi Senna”, as it harks back to the officially licensed Senna 916 from the mid 90s. The 748S variant was not official, however it was limited: just 250 examples were built, 200 of which …
1971 Honda SL70
One of Honda’s many popular small displacement trail bikes of the 70s, the SL70 features a 72cc engine and a four-speed transmission. It was very successful with young riders who were learning how to ride dirt and motocross. It was introduced in 1970 but in 1974 it evolved into the XL70 as the ’73 XR75 was a better option for …
May 2019 Result Highlights
Last month we saw some great bikes – but did they sell? And if so, for how much?
Restored – 1967 BSA Thunderbolt
In this country, when we think of a motorcycle company’s war effort we often think of G.I.s riding on the battlefields of WWII on Harley-Davidsons. The company had an immeasurable effect on the battlefields in Europe. In England, another motorcycle company had arguably an even more significant impact in military conflicts, but in a very different way. BSA didn’t start …
1982 Husqvarna 420 AE
Post Sale Update: this Husky sold for $2,900 after 6 bids on eBay. Designed on spec for the Swedish Army, the Husqvarna automatic bikes were built to be practical and easy to use. They proved to be interesting enough to survive in the commercial market for 12 years, ending in the late 80s with the 430.
Picture Intermission – A Rushed Look At Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
View PostFirst Ride Review – 2020 BMW S1000RR
Last week, I got to sample the new BMW S1000RR at Barber Motorsports Park. I’ll have in-depth thoughts for you soon here on Bike-urious, but if you’re in a rush or just want a general overview, here’s the story that I did for Maxim.
Now on eBay – Vincent & Grigg Rare Bike Collection Auction
6-4-19 Update: Tim Huber notes that Liquid Asset Partners did not get all the offers they were looking for, as many of these bikes have now been listed on eBay. Now we get to see what the market thinks they’re worth.
Contest Intermission – Fuel’s “Adventurers Wanted”
Fuel Motorcycles is a self-described “two-wheeled lifestyle brand” born in 2012 in Barcelona by a group of riders brought together by the common love of motorcycles, adventure and vintage culture.” They’re offering €1,000 and some gear to riders who are planning an adventure of at least a week long on a motorcycle built before 2000.
New In Crate – 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550
The Zephyr 550 isn’t an objectively great bike – MCN said it “makes an OK commuter in the summer, but it is underpowered, rides too soft and rots far too quickly.” Still, how often do you see one in a crate?