The Honda EZ90, also known as a Cub, was produced from 1991 until 1996. Designed for off-road use only, lots of Cubs were used as pit bikes (even by Honda’s ChampCar and IRL teams) as well as runabouts strapped on the back of RVs and campers.
“Barbie Bike” – 1994 Kawasaki KLR650
For two years, Kawasaki offered an interesting turquoise/purple color scheme for their venerable KLR650. Fans of the model affectionately started calling the paint job “Barbie”, and today we’ve got a fine example of one.
Abhi Buys a BMW HP2 Megamoto, Part 2 – Making It Mine
In my recent post about buying the Bimota Tesi 3D, I noted that I still have my BMW HP2 Megamoto. But I haven’t kept you guys updated on the German, so let’s change that!
2006 Suzuki “GSxRD350”
Here’s an unexpected combination – a 1975 Yamaha RD350 motor shoved into a 2006 Suzuki GS500F frame!
1 of 133 – 1997 KTM 200LE Jackpiner
You’re either going to look at this bike and drool, or wonder what the big deal is. If you fall in the latter camp, here’s a refresher of how KTM came to be in the US, thanks in no small part to John Penton. If you’re in the former camp, just scroll down to the for sale listing and snap …
1989 Italjet Buster
Italjet marketed the Buster as “a terrific little bike that is approved for AMA racing in the Pee Wee class for ages 4 to 8.”
1966 Honda CM91 Roadster Kit
The base model of this bike is something most people are familiar with – the step through Honda Cub, what James May once called the greatest machine ever. But in the late 60s, Honda was worried that scooters were losing popularity. Their solution was the Roadster Kit, which would completely change the CM91.
In Canada – 1989 Yamaha TDR250
Yamaha called the TDR250 the “Ultimate Dual“. Thanks to a a dual-sport frame with a retuned two-stroke motor from a TZR250 sportbike, I call it weird. Whatever you call it, the US did not have anything like it, because Yamaha never officially sold it here. With that said, a few were sold in Canada, and that’s where this example is …
Video Intermissions – Bikes at the 2022 Quail Motorcycle Gathering
It’s not difficult to find cool bikes at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering, but it can sometimes be tough to find owners of said bikes who are willing to chat about them on camera. But I was able to get a few wonderful folks to talk about their prized possessions, and I thought you’d enjoy hearing from them!
What Do You Want To Know? 2020 Bimota Tesi 3D Final Edition
So…I went a little crazy last week.
First Ride Review – 2022 Yamaha XSR900
View PostVideo Intermission – 2022 Yamaha XSR900 First Ride Review
I just published my written review of the new Yamaha XSR900, but I’ve also got an option for those of you that prefer the moving pictures!
750 F1 Tribute – 1993 Ducati 900SS
Built by Johann Keyser of Moto Motivo, this custom (and gorgeous) Ducati is a tribute to a Ducati 750 F1 Bol d’Or endurance racer.
1946 Nimbus Model C
The Nimbus motorcycle dates back to 1919, the result of a vacuum cleaner manufacturer that figured they could make some money by also building motorcycles. Though the two products may not share a lot conceptually, the original Nimbuses (Nimbi?) were quite technologically advanced with shaft drive, steel frames, and a telescopic front fork (a year before the BMW R12, though …
What Do You Want To Know – 2022 Yamaha XSR900
Today I’m off to the launch of the new XSR900, which I’m excited about because it theoretically offers the performance of the updated MT-09 (which is very good) without the styling of the updated MT-09 (which is very bad). Whether or not you find the XSR attractive is a different question, but I’m glad to see there’s an styling option …