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Mint-Condition 1985 Yamaha V-Max 1200 Is Just as Stunning as It Was Almost 40 Years Ago
Mint-Condition 1985 Yamaha V-Max 1200 Is Just as Stunning as It Was Almost 40 Years Ago

9 May 2022, 18:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / It merges cruiser ergonomics and sport bike-esque acceleration into a single entity, boasting 145 hp and 90 pound-feet of crushing twist on tap

 
Low-Mile 1985 Honda VF700F Interceptor Looks Like the '80s in a Two-Wheeled Nutshell
Low-Mile 1985 Honda VF700F Interceptor Looks Like the '80s in a Two-Wheeled Nutshell

8 May 2022, 12:22 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With the aid of a 698cc V4 engine that’s good for up to 81 hp, Honda’s classic warrior can run the quarter-mile in a very respectable 12.6 seconds

 
Well-Maintained 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 Looks a Lot Tidier Than Many of Its Contemporaries
Well-Maintained 1986 Suzuki GSX-R1100 Looks a Lot Tidier Than Many of Its Contemporaries

28 Apr 2022, 11:56 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There’s also a fair bit of high-end aftermarket hardware to be found here, with the most obvious part being the Yoshimura exhaust system

 
Original-Owner 1983 BMW R 65 LS Lacks Any Major Imperfections, Total Mileage Is a Mystery
Original-Owner 1983 BMW R 65 LS Lacks Any Major Imperfections, Total Mileage Is a Mystery

28 Apr 2022, 03:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The R 65 LS draws power from a carbureted 648cc boxer-twin engine with 50 ponies on tap, and it can reach speeds of up to 109 mph

 
This Modified Honda GL400 Would Win a Beauty Contest Without Breaking a Sweat
This Modified Honda GL400 Would Win a Beauty Contest Without Breaking a Sweat

25 Apr 2022, 20:28 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Starting with a 1981 MY GL400 Wing, Takashi Nihira of Wedge Motorcycle set out to build something truly magnificent, and the result speaks for itself

 
Unique BMW K 100 RS Exchanges Classic Touring Overalls for Sharp Cafe Racer Contours
Unique BMW K 100 RS Exchanges Classic Touring Overalls for Sharp Cafe Racer Contours

22 Apr 2022, 22:50 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This customized Flying Brick hails from an enterprise whose work we’ve already admired on multiple occasions. Needless to say, they never disappoint

 
15K-Mile 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 Has More Nineties Flavor Than a Nintendo Game Boy
15K-Mile 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 Has More Nineties Flavor Than a Nintendo Game Boy

14 Apr 2022, 22:31 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This gorgeous Fizzer ditched its factory exhaust muffler in favor of a Vance & Hines SS2R alternative, and the battery was also replaced with a fresher unit

 
This 1988 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane Is Nearly Speckless, Crisp Looks Defy Its Mileage
This 1988 Honda CBR1000F Hurricane Is Nearly Speckless, Crisp Looks Defy Its Mileage

12 Apr 2022, 13:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / With 132 vicious ponies on tap and a top speed of 155 mph, the CBR1000F will rock you like a hurricane and look the part while doing so

 
14K-Mile 1995 Ducati Monster 900 Looks Strikingly Crisp, Hosts Oodles of Carbon Fiber
14K-Mile 1995 Ducati Monster 900 Looks Strikingly Crisp, Hosts Oodles of Carbon Fiber

11 Apr 2022, 13:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This retro Monster flaunts the trellis frame and stripped-back aesthetic we all know and love, but it’s also spiced up with a good bit of aftermarket sauce

 
11K-Mile 1996 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Looks Great in Red, Packs Several Upgrades
11K-Mile 1996 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Looks Great in Red, Packs Several Upgrades

7 Apr 2022, 16:11 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Besides the Yoshimura slip-on muffler we can all see, this fiery CBR houses countless modifications that aren’t immediately apparent

 
One-Off Yamaha SR500 “Grey Power Cafe” Hauls Larger Displacement and Custom Overalls
One-Off Yamaha SR500 “Grey Power Cafe” Hauls Larger Displacement and Custom Overalls

5 Apr 2022, 03:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Simple though it may look, this bespoke showstopper houses an abundant selection of purposeful upgrades for improved performance

 
The Retro Cub Teardrop Camper Boasts an Affordable Build but Hides a Dark Secret
The Retro Cub Teardrop Camper Boasts an Affordable Build but Hides a Dark Secret

31 Mar 2022, 06:00 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This teardrop camper is built by a crew from Alabama and features a retro look inspired by the 50s and 60s. Can be heavily customized and is priced at $11,695

 
This Funky ‘95 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Still Looks Brand-New After 14K Miles on the Road
This Funky ‘95 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Still Looks Brand-New After 14K Miles on the Road

31 Mar 2022, 01:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What lies before your eyes is one of the most iconic motorcycles from the nineties, and it could end up in your collection

 
Custom Honda CB750 F2 Trades Dated OEM Equipment for Classy Looks and Aftermarket Flavors
Custom Honda CB750 F2 Trades Dated OEM Equipment for Classy Looks and Aftermarket Flavors

25 Mar 2022, 20:27 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Bolt Motor Co. is one of our favorite motorcycle customization meccas in Europe, and this build provides a perfect explanation as to why that's the case

 
1997 Plymouth Prowler Has Matching Trailer and Less Than 1,000 Miles, Is for Sale
1997 Plymouth Prowler Has Matching Trailer and Less Than 1,000 Miles, Is for Sale

23 Mar 2022, 21:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If you were looking for a retro-styled roadster with a polarizing look, along with its original trailer, look no further. THIS is a genuine time capsule

 
Low-Mile 1995 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Is Absolutely Spotless, Oozes Nineties Flavor
Low-Mile 1995 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade Is Absolutely Spotless, Oozes Nineties Flavor

9 Mar 2022, 20:00 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / You’ll rarely come across an old-school CBR that’s still entirely unspoiled, and this particular specimen could become your new two-wheeled companion

 
1985 Yamaha RZ500 Packs a Whole Load of Classic Two-Stroke Fury and Great Looks
1985 Yamaha RZ500 Packs a Whole Load of Classic Two-Stroke Fury and Great Looks

28 Feb 2022, 19:07 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Take a stout power output figure of 88 ponies, add a dry weight of less than 440 pounds, and you’ve got yourself a machine that can hit speeds of up to 145 mph

 
This Pristine 1993 BMW K 75 Looks Menacingly Stunning Draped in Black Paintwork
This Pristine 1993 BMW K 75 Looks Menacingly Stunning Draped in Black Paintwork

12 Feb 2022, 00:40 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / The Beemer’s three-cylinder mill is good for up to 75 hp and 50 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to go from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds

 
Ultra-Clean 1989 Yamaha FZR 600 Is the Two-Wheeled Representation of the Eighties
Ultra-Clean 1989 Yamaha FZR 600 Is the Two-Wheeled Representation of the Eighties

8 Feb 2022, 20:49 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / We never get tired of talking about Japanese classics that stunned the public during their glory days, and you probably feel the same

 
13K-Mile 1982 Honda CB900F Features Retro Charm and an Abundance of Chassis Upgrades
13K-Mile 1982 Honda CB900F Features Retro Charm and an Abundance of Chassis Upgrades

3 Feb 2022, 18:36 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / This ‘82 MY stunner may have a few blemishes here and there, but it’s still in great shape after four decades of faithful service