Lovely motorcycle

[kip Foss]

http://www.neatorama.com/2010/07/24/lovely-art-deco-motorcycle/

[alabbasi]

I've never ridden a motorbike, but that looks like it would be horrible to ride.
I'd love to own one, they are like art on wheels.

Here is one that really takes my fancy. It's new but based on a 60 year old design or a British bike.

[davidmash]

Never been on a bike either and it looks very cool. Reminded me of a bike Arlen Ness did.

[TheDon]

Originally Posted by davidmash

Never been on a bike either and it looks very cool. Reminded me of a bike Arlen Ness did.

pfft that has nothing on the bike in the op....

[davidmash]

Not in the same league but still pretty cool IMO.

[Skid Row Joe]

Although nostalgically attractive to the eye - unless retro bikes are powered-up, (way up) handle better and weigh less - unfortunately, they're not any better or more desirable than what they are being produced to replicate.

A sandcast, not perfect, 1969 Honda 750 with 400 some miles on it sold last week on E-Bay for $41K. Not only was it likely not worth what the bidding got to ($41K) the new owner has 40 year old power and technology. I have nothing against the vintage bikes, on the contrary, I am a big fan. But some of the crazy high prices they go for is what makes me wonder what their buyers have been smoking.

[vwbuge]

Originally Posted by kip Foss

http://www.neatorama.com/2010/07/24/lovely-art-deco-motorcycle/

neat design but ugly.

[vwbuge]

Originally Posted by alabbasi

I've never ridden a motorbike, but that looks like it would be horrible to ride.
I'd love to own one, they are like art on wheels.

Here is one that really takes my fancy. It's new but based on a 60 year old design or a British bike.

It IS a 60yr old bike and it is a BRITISH bike. But would you rely on something put together in India?

[Gilly]

I currently own a BMW K1200GT. If only Mercedes made motorcycles.........

[cmbdiesel]

Some cool looking bikes, and if they can be run with open exhaust, in front of people's homes, even better

Where did I leave my art deco leathers.....

[PaulC]

Originally Posted by Gilly

I currently own a BMW K1200GT. If only Mercedes made motorcycles.........

You don't like the K1200?

[LaughingGravy]

I rode my '85 BMW K100 today.
Rock solid, can take it anywhere. Classic look too.

[tbomachines]

Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

Although nostalgically attractive to the eye - unless retro bikes are powered-up, (way up) handle better and weigh less - unfortunately, they're not any better or more desirable than what they are being produced to replicate.

A sandcast, not perfect, 1969 Honda 750 with 400 some miles on it sold last week on E-Bay for $41K. Not only was it likely not worth what the bidding got to ($41K) the new owner has 40 year old power and technology. I have nothing against the vintage bikes, on the contrary, I am a big fan. But some of the crazy high prices they go for is what makes me wonder what their buyers have been smoking.

Old japanese bikes are dime a dozen around here, I've toyed with the idea of picking up a cheapo and going cafe racer on it.

Originally Posted by LaughingGravy

I rode my '85 BMW K100 today.
Rock solid, can take it anywhere. Classic look too.

Those are cool, but I'll stick with my old air-head.

[dynalow]

Originally Posted by tbomachines

Old japanese bikes are dime a dozen around here, I've toyed with the idea of picking up a cheapo and going cafe racer on it.

Not the sandcast CB750.

41,000 ??? Was is still in it's shipping crate ???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CB-1969-Honda-CB-750-Sandcast-1000335-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27b3abd620QQitemZ170518107680QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles