One of the rarestAccording to Canadian Biker (CNDBKR), “Built for just two seasons (until a bodywork overhaul by Leopoldo Tartarini of Italjet in 1973), the Silver Shotgun has become one of the rarest of the Desmo singles…. Very few Ducati Silver Shotguns were built. Though intended for the US market, few were imported before the…
Though the RGS 1000 was almost the end of the line for Laverda, their Japanese importer Murayama had a thought for an extra special café version. Today’s Lav triple was built and restored to a rare level of sweetness. In as much as the Laverda’s RGS 1000 was a Euro-centric GT, the Murayama mods make…
A Rare One The Z1R TC was a limited-production model, with only 500 units ever produced over a 2 year period. The first batch had this ice blue color and the second batch was the Black Molly. The “TC” in Z1R TC stands for “Turbocharged,” and it was one of the early production motorcycles to…
Bob at Globe Motorcycles has presented several astounding restorations on RSBFS and eBay, and today’s ELR is surprising even in such prize-winning company. With just 2,700 miles, Bob treated this example to a long list of NOS parts, both visible and deep in the internals. The next caretaker will indeed take delivery of a singular…
In the world of motorcycles, factory race bikes stand as the ultimate testament to engineering prowess. These extraordinary machines represent the zenith of what’s achievable on two wheels, benefiting from the vast R&D budgets of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). When OEMs funnel their research and development resources into a dedicated platform, the results can…
In the racing world – both MotoGP as well as World Superbike – Ducati is on a roll. Leading both championships by a strong margin, it would be fair to trace that racing dominance back to the 1972 breakthrough of Paul Smart and the legendary green-frame 750 win at Imola. But if you search for…
Honda heritageThe 1977 Honda CB750 was part of the famed CB series, which was known for its innovative technology at the time. The original CB750, introduced in 1969, was the world’s first production superbike, featuring an inline-four engine with overhead camshafts, disc brakes, electric start, and other cutting-edge features. By 1977, the model had evolved…
1974 Norton John Player Special 850 CommandoAs seen on Jay Leno’s Garage, this Norton really is something special. Near the end of the video Leno states, “This is one of those bikes I’ll never sell. When I can’t ride it anymore, I just want to look at it.” (The link to the video is on…