Isn't it funny that the quintessential American muscle bike was built in Japan? Yamaha, back in 1985, first unleashed the Vmax on the streets of the USA and it looked and sounded like nothing else. The air scoops on the sides weren't functional, the tach was far too small, but no one cared, because the sound of the engine, especially when properly piped, was everything you … [Read more...]
Another 1989 Honda GB500 in Astonishing Condition
After a while, you begin to wonder where all of these GB500s have been hiding. With only 3400 miles and no blemishes you can see in the photos, this one looks like it just arrived from 1989. The bike has been ridden, at least a little, but somehow, in those miles, no chips or scrapes or rubs appeared. There aren't even any scratches around the ignition where a key … [Read more...]
1992 Ducati 888 Corsa
If you were a Ducatisti in 1992, the bike of choice was the Ducati 888 Corsa, a follow on to the 851, the 888 was ridden by Doug Polen to consecutive Superbike World Championships in 1991 and 1992. … [Read more...]
1996 Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 Racing Limited Edition
The Moto Guzzi Daytona, first marketed in 1992, is, more or less, the production version of the prototype fielded by Dr. John Wittner, who went racing with rider Doug Brauneck and won the 1987 AMA Pro-Twin Championship. The Daytona, equipped with 4 valve heads and fuel injection, went through a series of models with minor variations and in 1996, the limited edition … [Read more...]
Pre War 1936 Sunbeam Model 9 Looks Properly British
Picture in your mind a pre war era British motorcycle and you would come up with something very much like this Sunbeam Model 9. The engine catches your eye first, but the entire machine wrapped around the 500cc single, plays the part well, right down to the "pedestrian slicer" on the front mudguard. This particular example, previously owned by motorcycle author … [Read more...]