VMX-Style XT600 from Garage Esquinita… Back in 1984, Yamaha introduced the XT600, their new “go-anywhere, do-anything flagship. The 595cc dual-purpose machine could be traced back to the iconic XT/TT500 models, which had proved their […]
Tag: Vinduro
Baja-Style Weapon: Honda XR400R
Time Machine with a Modern Twist: Prutti’s XR400R… In 1996, Honda introduced the XR400R — a 266-lb four-stroke destined to become a legend among multiple generations of dirt riders, garnering a cult following. While Yamaha […]
Retro Supermoto: Honda FMX650 “Kaze”
Vinduro-Style 650 Motard from Francesco Paura… Introduced in 2005, the Honda FMX650 featured the beloved old single-cylinder RFVC engine from the Honda Dominator in a supermoto package. Unlike competition bike-based motards, like those built […]
Wheels & Waves: Vintage Rally 2025!
Words and photography by Kati Dalek (Kayadaek Photography) The Vintage Rally was a celebration of wild style and good fun. Maico 500s, BMW Six Days and Paris-Dakar legends, countless Rickmans and Yamaha IT two-strokes hammering […]
Street-Legal Smoker: Yamaha MX360
Streetable Endurocrosser from Germany’s Loose Screw… In 1968, Yamaha hit a home run with the original DT-1 250 — an affordable, lightweight, street-legal two-stroke dirt bike that not only sold out in short order, […]
Honda “VFTR” Enduro / Tracker
VF-Powered FTR from Garage94… The Honda FTR223 has been called a “people’s bike” in Japan. The style took inspiration from flat track racing, with some versions wearing a color scheme reminiscent of the mighty Honda […]
Team Crampons: Honda NX650 Baja Dominator
Baja-Inspired Dominator from Jeremie of Team Crampons… Honda introduced the NX650 Dominator back in 1988. Power came from a slightly enlarged version of the XR600R dirt bike engine (44 bhp / 39 lb-ft of […]
Honda CD50/90 Benly Scrambler
Pint-size Scrambler from Garage94… In the late 90s, Honda announced the launch of their new and improved CD50 Benly “business bike.” The Benly featured a 49cc air-cooled four-stroke OHC single-cylinder engine, “Tuff-up” puncture-resistant inner tubes, […]
XS Monster: “deXSter” Yamaha XS650 Scrambler
A Vinduro-Style XS from Rendy Rides x D73 Custom… The Yamaha XS650 remains one of the best-loved vintage Japanese motorcycles of the 1970s ane early 80s. When the company began developing the bike, most of […]
Wheels & Waves 2024: Vintage Enduro Rally!
In the words of organizer Gille Leenknegt (@gilleee | www.theroadshow.es)… When you sign up for a vintage enduro race there’s only one thing you can do: Go all in! You choose your vintage weapon and you […]
