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I saw a couple of really clean 1970's two-stroke motorcycles today. It brought back pleasant memories of blue smoke, ring-ding noises and simple motorcycles that relied on the rider to get them down the road.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Just for fun, attached is a Honda ad from the back page of the April 1962 issue of Cycle World magazine and a Yamaha ad from the inside cover of the February 1962 issue of Cycle World.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:43 am (Last edited: Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:43 am)
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If you liked the design of 1970's Japanese two-stroke enduro motorcycles, I think you will appreciate the design of the Regent Motorcycle No. 1, electric motorcycle. I bet they could sell a few of these to riders who don't need to go too far or too fast. They might be great for local trails and for polishing in the driveway after a Sunday ride - and for reminiscing about the good old days when the smell of burnt two-stroke oil filled the air.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:56 am (Last edited: Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:57 am)
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And two more of mine. |
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Ah, the good old days when no one cared about a little blue smoke.
Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2005 Triumph Bonneville T-100; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh
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Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:11 pm (Last edited: Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:11 pm)
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This is the bike I miss the most. I had a couple of those in the late 80s., early 90s. Crashed one, and immediately got another one.
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I always wanted a 500 and never found one. The 350cc is cool but the hit of the 500cc can not be topped! At least you had one hell of an experience when you had the 500. Good on you.
C.K.
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Zitat von CK_AZ_SB im Beitrag #12 I rode a GT380 in College, after the Honda CB360 threw a cam chain.
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Zitat von CK_AZ_SB im Beitrag #12 Very nice ride, very classy kept with the spirit. Was that what they used to call the Water Buffalo ?
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