Normally when I offer up these kinds of posts, it’s because I’ve got something on loan for a few weeks. This one’s a bit different…I bought a RC30!
Documented Restoration – 1985 Yamaha RZ350
The last two-stroke officially imported into the US, the Yamaha RZ350 is very much a sought-after collectors bike in the US. Only sold in the states from 84-85, these were the first bikes in the US to come equipped with catalytic converters.
1986 Moto Morini K2 350
Moto Morini’s heyday with production bikes was in the 70s with the legendary 3 1/2, but they weren’t able to retain the magic and after a decline in the 80s the company was sold to Cagiva. During that slide, they released a spiritual successor with top notch components and a dry weight of just 330 pounds. It was called the …
1982 Kawasaki GPz550
When Kawasaki introduced the GPz550 in 1981, it was a shot in the arm of the middleweight class. Now riders could get something fast, nimble, and sporty without having to get a big bike!
In Italy – 1967 Moto Morini Corsarino
The Moto Morini Corsarino was sold between 1963 and 1977 in Scrambler, Touring, and the Sport version seen here. The adorable name translates to “Little Pirate,” (arguably, a little Corsican pirate) which explains the logo on the tail.
Restored – 1983 Husqvarna 500 XC
In 1983, Husqvarna introduced a new 500cc motor for their Open Class bikes, and they promptly won the 1983 Baja 1000 in 14:48:10 with the US team of Dan Smith and Dan Ashcraft. While there were obviously plenty of modifications to the race bike, the production motorcycle was quite formidable in its own right. They’re also not easy to find …
Round Headlight – 1994 BMW R100GS
BMW has brought back the famous “bumblebee” livery with the new R1250GS as part of a paint job called the “40 years of GS Edition,” but here’s an example of what inspired the new model. By ’94, the R100GS was using a square headlight, however this example has had a conversion to the older headlight of the previous generation.
13 Miles – 2015 MV Agusta F4 RC
MV Agusta has really got their money’s worth out of the F4 design, and part of that includes a significant amount of special editions. One of the most impressive was the F4 RC (Reparto Corse), an upgraded version intended to be used as a basis for World Superbike competition. Just 250 were produced, and they were significantly changed from the …
“Zucati” – 1978 Suzuki GS750 Custom
Originally built to be shown at the 2018 Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas, this custom GS750 was dubbed “Zucati” because it features the suspension, wheels, and single-sided swingarm from a Ducati 1098. What do you think of the end result?
1978 Honda CB750F Super Sport
Honda’s CB750 was a game changer when it was first released, but by 1975 the bike had been overshadowed by the Kawasaki Z1. Honda responded with the F Super Sport alongside the K5 model. The F got a new gas tank, a rear disc brake, and a 4-into-1 exhaust. Other modifications improved horsepower and the chassis – Cycle magazine said …
No Reserve – 2001 Honda RC51
Sold between in 2000 and 2006 in two different versions, the RC51 has gone down as one of the most legendary motorcycles to ever come out of Honda, well-deserving of the “RC” designation that’s graced other famous Hondas like the RC30, RC40, and RC45. It was Honda’s take on the V-Twin replica racer, beating Ducati at it’s own game with …
Restomod In Canada – 1986 Suzuki RG500 Gamma
Built by the current 500c production class Bonneville Land Speed Record Holder and offered by the current SCTA 500/350 production record holders (as well as the 350 AMA national record holder), this incredible Gamma is said to power wheelie in 3rd gear. Purists need not apply, but two-stroke junkies should be right at home.
Video Intermission – RMATV’s $1,000 ADV Motorcycle Challenge
Today, Rocky Mountain ADV debuted a series that’ll appeal to those of you that loved Top Gear’s cheap car challenges – their question is, “can $1,000 motorcycles make it 1,000 adventure miles?”
2009 Fischer MRX650
The Fischer MRX was the result of an unlikely partnership between roadracer-cum-entrepreneur Dan Fischer and Hyosung in what was marketed as “The Affordable Exotic”.
Bodywork Only – 1955 Vincent Black Knight
Yesterday’s Vincent Black Knight post turned out to be exceedingly popular, so let’s have some fun with just the bodywork…