UPDATE: BMW.... WOW!

Thanks to Craig NOS in the comments and a link to a French message board.

Racer made by Sebastien in the south of France (Var) then sold. More details in the forum link. I am looking for more information.Craig NOS from Ze Craignos Monstercycles.blog

http://r1150r.forumactif.com/le-coin-du-flat-twin-f1/cafe-racer-bmw-t7722.htm

And one more bonus pic lifted from over there: Stunner!

I really want to know more bout this bike but I found it in a really obscure place. Can anyone enlighten me a bit on what must be a fairly well known ride in BMW circles?

Reader Ride. A nicely done Scrambler.

Thanks Ian! Well done. I like the Norman Hyde pipes.

If you happenned to be in New (as opposed to just plain old) Zealand Yesterday did you make it by the Webbs auctions?

There was a stunner of an auction there. I'd love to know how it went.


http://www.webbs.co.nz/auction/important-vintage-collectors-motorcycles


This was Lot 42

Video. Joey Dunlop doing a lp on the Isle of Mann.

Pretty darn fast for 27 years ago!

MotoGuzzi El Dorado 850

What was the bike that "Lawerence of Arabia" owned?

A Brough Superior of course.

Thanks to an alert reader!

Hi there! Thanks for a brilliant site.

I was walking around the Imperial War Museum in London yesterday and came across Lawrence of Arabia's SS100 Brough Superior. I'm not sure that it's suitable for the site, but I thought you'd like it. Lawrence owned eight of these beauties and they were all called George!

Thanks again
Jezza

Modifikasi Motor Honda Vario

Picture Modifikasi Vario Scooter Futuristic Low Rider

There's a new genre in the modification of the flow of low rider. Source from Denpasar Bali, Rian modifier works on the Honda Vario Cahyadi 2008. Typical style low-rider who uses departed departed maintained. "Only 15 cm pullback," he said. Rian with a flag Aboben Variation (AV) try to apply a new concept on display with a robot body.

The rear of entirely new. This section uses fiber material. According to him, with great grooves, no more sign of the Vario. The front, though has changed shape, still follows the outline of the cover of the original body. Belo typical lamp lights replaced with a more narrow and sharp. In addition, the side wing of a larger grille and given to strengthen the impression of sportiness. "In addition to sporty catch, to offset the stern of the many curves," Rian said.

Rian foresight to choose the component variation deserves thumbs. Like the exhaust, the options of artificial Yoshimura exhaust for Ninja 250R in order to offset the large body spelled correctly. That felt better because, in his opinion, which plated mufflers suitable for the concept of this modification. Finally, given the body which is inspired by cutting sticker logos are electrical. One of them biohazard logo that is identical with nuclear waste.

Modifikasi Motor Honda Vario

Picture Modifikasi Vario Scooter Futuristic Low Rider

There's a new genre in the modification of the flow of low rider. Source from Denpasar Bali, Rian modifier works on the Honda Vario Cahyadi 2008. Typical style low-rider who uses departed departed maintained. "Only 15 cm pullback," he said. Rian with a flag Aboben Variation (AV) try to apply a new concept on display with a robot body.

The rear of entirely new. This section uses fiber material. According to him, with great grooves, no more sign of the Vario. The front, though has changed shape, still follows the outline of the cover of the original body. Belo typical lamp lights replaced with a more narrow and sharp. In addition, the side wing of a larger grille and given to strengthen the impression of sportiness. "In addition to sporty catch, to offset the stern of the many curves," Rian said.

Rian foresight to choose the component variation deserves thumbs. Like the exhaust, the options of artificial Yoshimura exhaust for Ninja 250R in order to offset the large body spelled correctly. That felt better because, in his opinion, which plated mufflers suitable for the concept of this modification. Finally, given the body which is inspired by cutting sticker logos are electrical. One of them biohazard logo that is identical with nuclear waste.

Modifikasi Motor Sport Honda Tiger

Honda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle

Honda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle-Front Lamp View

Honda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle-Tank View

If you have a collection of images output Aprilia motorcycles, maybe a little confused with this view. At the bottom of the fairing and the tank Aprilia written, but in the Italian motorcycle manufacturer catalogs can not find that model. Then, the original of the bike is also gone. So no wonder the original Honda motorcycle was in 2005 that Tiger has been modified by the G2C. Amazingly, all the body is made from 0.8 mm galvanized materials which must be more difficult than the fiber shape using a mold.

In concept, according to Hery Shofiyulloh, fairingnya imitate the model Yamaha R6, but its size is adjusted again. Was indeed plagiarism Aprilia tank that has some curves and it's been a challenge. Differences with a swing arm (arm) made his own. "So that can ensure the size fit the body. That's the difference compared to life of the swinging arm.'ve Pegged and baseball become creative again," said Hery flying the same Wardoyo benderan G2C.

Wardoyo other creations can decent thumbs up, see the muffler design. To view and the model does not fail with the new motor. Sangar with two snout shape and position in the undertail. "The form we also note the notch mufflers, made back in rhythm with the body design. So that between the body and exhaust that sticks not opposites," said Hery.

Modifikasi Motor Sport Honda Tiger

Honda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle

Honda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle-Front Lamp View

Honda Tiger Modification Like Aprilia Motorcycle-Tank View

If you have a collection of images output Aprilia motorcycles, maybe a little confused with this view. At the bottom of the fairing and the tank Aprilia written, but in the Italian motorcycle manufacturer catalogs can not find that model. Then, the original of the bike is also gone. So no wonder the original Honda motorcycle was in 2005 that Tiger has been modified by the G2C. Amazingly, all the body is made from 0.8 mm galvanized materials which must be more difficult than the fiber shape using a mold.

In concept, according to Hery Shofiyulloh, fairingnya imitate the model Yamaha R6, but its size is adjusted again. Was indeed plagiarism Aprilia tank that has some curves and it's been a challenge. Differences with a swing arm (arm) made his own. "So that can ensure the size fit the body. That's the difference compared to life of the swinging arm.'ve Pegged and baseball become creative again," said Hery flying the same Wardoyo benderan G2C.

Wardoyo other creations can decent thumbs up, see the muffler design. To view and the model does not fail with the new motor. Sangar with two snout shape and position in the undertail. "The form we also note the notch mufflers, made back in rhythm with the body design. So that between the body and exhaust that sticks not opposites," said Hery.

Reader Ride Carry Over From The 2- Stroke Blog. Outrageous RZ350 Custom

Jeff Strom Sends in Some pics of his buddies bike (that I think I've seen before). And What a beauty it is.  Those pipes are pure porn..

He Writes in:

Hey,
Love your blog, thought I would suggest a bike. I rode with
Mark (who built and owns this buzz bomb), with some triples,
about a month ago. This bike runs as sweet as it looks ...
Also found right here ...
http://kawasakitriplesworldwide.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=55493&start=3
4
... keep your bitch'n blog going, it's a regular stop for me!
Cheers,
Jeff Storm
(aka: K_trip - with that green '74 H2)

No Problem Jeff.  Thanks Much for the great shots!

By The Way. Thanks To everyone for the "Five Favorites" Feedback!

 Thanks To everyone for the "Five Favorites" Feedback!  I'm going to do a little digging into the bikes that folks submitted and comment on it later.  Maybe pull some of the interestng choices and see what I can come up with by way of images.  I think we'll do something on a Five Favorite "anything goes" (as opposed to production bikes only) thread sometime next week so give it some thought and please stay tuned.

Not Motorcycle Related... But way cool.

Every once in a while I find something that is only loosely related to motorcycles (or often not at all) and I regret that I have nowhere to comment on it. I tried starting a blog based on that but I've got enough to do with the ones I have so it went stale.

So I've decided that I'm going to create a new category called "Not Motorcycle Related, But Way Cool" for that occasional item that is too cool to pass up. I promise I won't wear it out and abuse the privilege by posting an endless stream of crap. My first example is something that "might" actually relate to smaller cc bikes. The Bamboo Framed Motorcycle. Now I'm no tree hugger (see my 2-stroke page) but I would love to have one of these. I could imagine a small moped would be very possible along these lines.   Here's a link to a company that builds them: http://www.calfeedesign.com/bamboo.htm

Five Favorite Production Motorcycles of all time Numver 5: Moto Guzzi V7 Sport. (ahem... the original one)

This one is more emotional than logical. It's a big, long, heavy, moderately powered bike. But my oh my does it "speak" to me. The sound and the style... Yep that's number five. But I'll have more honorable mentions over the next few days and I'll probably put together an "anything goes" list here in a few days or so (as opposed to production bikes only) so stay tuned.

Favorite Production Motorcycle Honorable Mention. Ducati 750 Super Sport.

If I didn't already have the 916 then I'd have this one. In fact I think I was a bit hasty with the 916. It was a spur of the moment comment about that bike that got this list started before I had given it much thought.

Reader Ride. 1950 Panhead. Sweet Custom Chop.

Matt from the Machinehead blog (be sure to check it out. Lots of great stuff) finished up a very nice build of an 1950 Panhead.

He Writes in:

Hey steve...hope your doing well....I've just finished my latest bike....a 1950 panhead....I'm happy with the way it came out ...was lots of work but it rides beautifully....anyway in case you didn't catch it on the site here are some shots....guy from greasy kulture is going to do a piece on it.......my attention to the Mark 1 Lemans now....
Hope all is good
Matt

Thanks for the pics Matt. Like I posted on your comments I think it a very well balanced build. Looks like you could ride the tar out of it.  Can't wait to see that Mark 1!!

Top Five All Time Favorite Production Bikes Number Four. Vincent Black Lightning and Black Shadow.

The Vincent Black Lightning and Black Shadow. Jesus.  Talk about ahead of it's time.  I considered the Royal Enfeld Interceptor here but much as I love that bike the Vincents are just all that and more for me.  They speak for themselves really.  Not much else to say.

And before you start beating me over the head I know they are not the same bikes and I do know the history.  But in my eye they're close enough so sue me.

motorcycles - 2011 Ducati 848 EVO

motorcycles - 2011 Ducati 848 EVO

motorcycle Ducati 848 EVO eventually present in Indonesia. This country will be coming again the latest sport bikes from Europe, given the Ducati Indonesia is considering to bring the latest Ducati 848 EVO. Ducati Indonesia President Director, August S Nugroho said, who claimed fastest motor sport from the Ducati will be present in the country around the end of 2010.

Review and Specifications Ducati 848 EVO

Ducati 848 EVO latest generation is designed to replace the Ducati 848. With a maximum power of 140 bhp, 848 EVO claimed as the most powerful sport bike Ducati ever made. With additional carry the name of EVO, a motorcycle is much faster than the previous generation 6 bhp thanks to the Testastretta engine and peak torque to 98 Nm, combined with the EVO brakes Bre848 able to produce power output of 140 bhp at 10,500 rpm with peak torque to 98 Nm at 9750 rpm .
The tremendous power that had created was the result of the new Testastretta technology as well as the weight of the motor that has only reached 168 kg. Italian motorcycle manufacturer has also introduced a system Brembo Monobloc brakes, twin silencers are placed under the seat, single-sided swingarm, Trellis frame, bodywork inspired by motor racing, and steering damper.

THE Price of Ducati 848 EVO

This new motor will be delivered to consumers in September. Ducati 848 EVO priced £ 10,695, or about IDR 147 million to the standard variant and 9995 pounds, or approximately USD 138 million for variant Dark Stealth.

TAG : Ducati, Wallpaper, Specification motorbike, motor balap.

Reader Ride. Outstnding Triumph Bobber.

Lee Thiessen from Canada send in the gorgeous Triumph Bobber.  That a stunner.  Hits just the right notes.
 Thank You Lee!

Favorite Production Motorcycle Honorable Mention: Royal Enfield Interceptor

I'm going to run a few "Honorable Mention bikes as I go along.  The first three are posted and I have 2 selections to go.  I'm squirming mightily... so sue me!   lol....

This is a bike I've drooled over since I was a pup.  There's about four or five fantastic British bikes I could put here.  Bikes that are much more popular and more renowned.  The BSA Goldstar,  The Triumph T100C and the Norton Commando 750S are all contenders for a spot. But to be honest I find this bike to be much more striking than just about every other British bike on the planet.  That chrome thank with the old school lettering, and the general stance and line of the bike just hits the perfect notes for me.  I have a local friend who is the "go-to" british bike mechanic and he raves about this bike in looks AND engineering.  He doesn't understand how they were overlooked for so many decades by British bike fans.  Neither can I.

Top Five All Time Favorite Production bikes. Third of Five. 1969/70 Kawasaki H1 2 stroke.

You just know I'd have to get a 2 stroke in here.  It's my first passion after all.  But this one was really tough for me.  Ordinarily it'd be a snap.  Just put up a picture of a TZ750 and call it a day.  But while the TZ was technically a "production" bike it was hardly common much less street legal.   I could go with an RZ500 but it's a non-US bike.  RZ350?  Maybe.. I do love them but they're hardly "iconic" so no.  I'm also a huge fan of the Yamaha RD350 and 400 series bikes but they're not very inspiring when completely stock so in fairness I have to scratch them.  Then there's the entire Suzuki T and GT lineup which is quite impressive and brilliantly engineered but no one bike grabs me.

That leaves the Kawasaki triples which could win as a category but in fairness I should pick just one.  I personally own and much prefer the late model H1 500's to the H2 750's.  And my ideal bike is an H2 engine in an H1 chassis (I'm actually building one). But again that's not "production".  So which way to turn?  It's very close. While I'm very tempted to go with the gorgeous purple 75 H2 (it is a stunner) I have to go with the first in the series that set the tone.  The 1969 / 1970 first generation Kawasaki H1.  Just a stunner of a motorcycle for it's day and indeed,ANY day.