Snore no more: an enigmatic Elsinore with modern upgrades… In 1973, the Honda CR250M revolutionized the motocross world. Until then, Honda had only produced four-stroke machines, and all of its off-roaders were converted from street […]
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“Lil Sebastian” Honda XL175 Bobber
The Honda XL175, built from 1973-1978, was a lightweight dual-sport with a 2-valve SOHC wet sump engine and 6-volt electronics. The 4-storke engine was lauded for its wide powerband, low pulling power, and ability to […]
Aquafresh: Kawasaki KZ1000 Cafe Racer
A big-bore Kawa from Mitsuaki Shinohara… The Kawasaki KZ1000 is one of the baddest air-cooled muscle bikes of the 1970s. Introduced in 1976, the bike won the 1977 and 1978 AMA Superbike Championship, and the […]
“Kage” Honda Shadow 500 by One-Up Moto Garage
In 1983, Honda introduced their Shadow series of V-twin cruisers, including the VT500C. Better known as the “Shadow 500,” the bike featured a liquid-cooled, three-valve, 52-degree V-twin engine that made 54 horsepower — mated to […]
Yamaha XS650 “Minabear” by Licari.co
A red-tanked vagabonding machine, built for fire roads and the 405… The Yamaha XS650 is one of our favorite vintage bikes — a British-style 650 twin available from 1970-1983. The engine’s unit construction and horizontally-split […]
Save Blip Roasters: Win a Custom Yamaha XV750 Virago
Sweepstakes: Enter to win this custom Virago 750 and support one of the great motorcycle havens… Since opening its doors in 2015, Blip Roasters has become one of the world’s great motorcycle havens. Located in […]
Honda “CL350F” Scrambler by Northbilt Customs
What if Honda made a Scrambler version of the 350 Four? At its introduction in 1972, the Honda CB350F — aka the 350 Four — was the smallest displacement four-cylinder motorcycle ever produced, offering 34 […]
Stay Gold: Yamaha SR500 Street Tracker
The Yamaha SR500 is a street version of the beloved XT500 dual-sport, featuring a slightly modified version of the 499cc twin-valve engine, electronic ignition, and dual 18-inch wheels. Built to bear a strong family resemblance […]
Fur1ous 9e0rge: 190cc Honda Z50R Monkey
The meanest little monkey in California… Some ten years after the introduction of the original Honda Z50A monkey bike, Honda noticed an increasing demand for a more aggressive, race-ready minibike to meet the needs of […]
Ice Pick: Wassell Mudlark Ice Tracker by Utopeia Moto
“Get out and ride before winter ends!” The Penton Mudlark is certainly a strange bird in the world of vintage dirt bikes. Originally known as the Penton Trials, it was champion enduro rider and legendary […]
