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Great-Looking 1988 BMW R100 RS Saw Its Fair Share of Miles, Is Still in Tip-Top Shape
Great-Looking 1988 BMW R100 RS Saw Its Fair Share of Miles, Is Still in Tip-Top Shape

27 May 2022, 23:24 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Despite the fact that it has covered more than 60k miles, this Bavarian sport-tourer continues to hold up with cockroach-like resilience

 
3K-Mile 1999 Ducati 996S Is Teeming With Carbon Fiber Hardware, Looks Imposing
3K-Mile 1999 Ducati 996S Is Teeming With Carbon Fiber Hardware, Looks Imposing

24 May 2022, 20:34 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / There’s absolutely no shortage of top-shelf aftermarket equipment on this beast, and its Desmoquattro mill was recently blessed with an invigorating service

 
12K-Mile 1997 Honda CBR900RR Holds More Nostalgia-Rousing Flair Than a VHS Tape
12K-Mile 1997 Honda CBR900RR Holds More Nostalgia-Rousing Flair Than a VHS Tape

17 May 2022, 17:55 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Some motorcycles from the nineties look fairly outdated, but the CBR is one of those machines whose design has aged like the finest wine around

 
5K-Mile 1998 Ducati 916 SPS Stands on Magnesium Wheels and High-Grade Pirelli Tires
5K-Mile 1998 Ducati 916 SPS Stands on Magnesium Wheels and High-Grade Pirelli Tires

13 May 2022, 16:16 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / Sticky rubber is rather essential when it comes to putting 123 hp to the ground, and those ZR-rated Pirelli Diablo Rossos will do the trick just fine

 
Well-Preserved 1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four Wants to Prove That Mileage Is Just a Number
Well-Preserved 1994 Honda CB1000 Super Four Wants to Prove That Mileage Is Just a Number

12 May 2022, 23:59 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / What really matters is how well the machine scores on the reliability scale and, of course, the owner’s attitude towards proper maintenance

 
Barely-Ridden 1995 Honda CBR900RR Has Fewer Miles Than a Trip From New York to L.A.
Barely-Ridden 1995 Honda CBR900RR Has Fewer Miles Than a Trip From New York to L.A.

10 May 2022, 23:43 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / To be more precise, the creature’s odometer indicates that it’s been ridden for less than 2k miles, which might explain why it still looks as good as new

 
4K-Mile 1995 Honda CBR600F3 Encases High-End Performance in a Mid-Range Apparatus
4K-Mile 1995 Honda CBR600F3 Encases High-End Performance in a Mid-Range Apparatus

10 May 2022, 01:39 UTC · By: Silvian Secara / When you put all its power to good use, this untamed beast will have you catapulted from zero to 60 mph in 3.5 mind-numbing ticks

 
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