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FOR SALE: 1975 Ducati 900 SS

Mark Capayas — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:54:04 +0000

The 1975 Ducati 900 SS offered for sale through Collecting Cars is a particularly significant example of Ducati’s early Super Sport lineage. As a first-year 900 SS, it represents one of just 246 examples understood to have been produced for 1975, making it considerably rarer than later versions of the model. At its core is Ducati’s 864cc air-cooled, 90-degree Desmodromic L-twin, distinguished by its bevel-drive camshaft system and fed through twin 40mm Dell’Orto carburetors. Power reaches the rear wheel through […]

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Checking a Lot Before Bidding: Shipping Data and VIN History for Your Next Cafe Racer

GintoJom — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:42:49 +0000

Building a cafe racer starts long before the first bolt comes off. It starts with the auction lot itself. Two habits separate riders who land a solid donor bike from those who get blindsided later: checking real shipping numbers for the pickup state, and running the VIN before the bid closes rather than after winning. Neither takes long, and both turn assumptions into an actual plan. Why route data changes the build budget Shipping quotes for motorcycles swing more than […]

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FOR SALE: 1969 Egli-Vincent Cafe Racer by Godet

Mark Capayas — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:41:32 +0000

Few motorcycles combine British V-twin heritage and specialist chassis engineering as convincingly as the Egli-Vincent. Currently offered on Bring a Trailer, this café racer was built by Godet Motorcycles of Malaunay, France, in 2002, pairing a newly assembled 998cc Vincent-based V-twin with a nickel-plated Egli frame produced under license from Swiss engineer Fritz Egli. Although titled as a 1969 model, the motorcycle is fundamentally a period-inspired modern construction rather than an original Vincent production machine. The centerpiece is an all-new […]

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FOR SALE: 1981 Honda CX500 Custom Cafe Racer

Mark Capayas — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:55:24 +0000

A 1981 Honda CX500 Custom listed on Bring a Trailer with no reserve transforms Honda’s unconventional middleweight V-twin into a purpose-built cafe racer. Retained by its original owner until 2018, the motorcycle was subsequently rebuilt with extensively reworked chassis, braking, electrical, and bodywork systems. The defining visual elements are an Airtech race fairing, fiberglass tail section, and Benelli Mojave 1.75-gallon steel fuel tank, all finished in Candy Apple Red with silver center stripes. Clip-on handlebars, rear-set controls, an aluminum front […]

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Cafe Racer Ebikes: What to Check Before You Buy

GintoJom — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:30:14 +0000

A bike can look right in a photograph and feel wrong at the first intersection. The silhouette and seating layout that caught your eye still have to work when you pedal, turn, stop, and put the bike away. Before buying an electric bike for its motorcycle-inspired styling, find out what that styling asks of you in everyday use. The goal is a bike you enjoy looking at and riding. That starts with knowing which design details are simply a matter […]

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9 Best Café Racers to Look Out for at the 2026 Autumn Stafford Sale

Mark Capayas — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:04:04 +0000

The Autumn Stafford Sale, held as part of the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on 11 October 2026, brings together an unusually strong selection of motorcycles suited to the café-racer collector. Among the 200-plus motorcycles catalogued by Bonhams are several machines that either helped define the genre or represent later interpretations of its stripped-back, performance-focused philosophy. The standout group is dominated by 1970s Italian machinery, particularly the MV Agusta 750S and Ducati 750 Sport/750SS, but there are also significant Japanese-based builds […]

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FOR SALE: 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Monoposto

Mark Capayas — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:05:50 +0000

A 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Monoposto is currently offered on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, presenting a particularly well-equipped example of Ducati’s modern interpretation of the classic cafe racer. Introduced at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show, the SportClassic family combined period-inspired styling with Ducati’s air-cooled desmodromic V-twin architecture and contemporary chassis technology. Finished in red with a white center stripe, the single-seat Sport 1000 Monoposto retains the distinctive black trellis frame and minimalist cafe racer profile. The fuel […]

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12 Best Motorcycle Upgrades for 2026: Essential Gear for Safety, Comfort and Reliability

Mark Capayas — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:47:42 +0000

Motorcycle accessories are a massive market, but not every product deserves space on a bike. The most useful upgrades are the ones that solve genuine problems: protecting the rider, improving visibility, reducing distraction, preventing mechanical failures, or making long-distance riding easier. Old Man’s Ride highlights 12 motorcycle accessories that fit that description. The list ranges from airbag protection and tire-pressure monitoring to heated gear, dedicated navigation, and automatic chain lubrication. Together, they represent a practical approach to motorcycle equipment in […]

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FOR SALE: 2006 Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition

Mark Capayas — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:26:38 +0000

The Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Limited Edition remains one of Ducati’s most distinctive modern tributes to its racing heritage. Designed by Pierre Terblanche, the PS1000LE was inspired by the Ducati 750 Imola racer ridden by Paul Smart to victory at the 1972 Imola 200. Only 2,000 examples were produced, each combining silver bodywork with a signature Sea Green steel trellis frame. This 2006 example, listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, takes that factory formula considerably further. Acquired by its […]

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Top 20 Most Expensive Café Racers Ever Sold at Auction

Mark Capayas — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:00:02 +0000

Café racers started as stripped-down, performance-focused motorcycles built by enthusiasts who wanted to travel quickly between cafés. Lightweight chassis, low handlebars, rear-set controls and tuned engines defined the movement, which emerged in Britain during the 1950s and 1960s. Today, some of the motorcycles associated with that tradition are among the most valuable collectible motorcycles in the world. Auction records reveal a market dominated by rare Italian machines, particularly the Ducati 750 Super Sport and MV Agusta 750S. Their combination of […]

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FOR SALE: 2003 Buell M2 Cyclone

Mark Capayas — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:07 +0000

Listed for sale on Collecting Cars, this Buell M2 Cyclone is a thoroughly re-engineered café racer that combines the muscular character of an American V-twin with the chassis hardware and visual language of Ducati. Known by its builder as the ‘Bucati,’ the motorcycle retains the fundamental geometry and powertrain identity of the Buell while incorporating extensive Ducati components and bespoke fabrication. At its core is Buell’s 1.2-litre V-twin, paired with a five-speed transmission. The original final-drive arrangement has been replaced by […]

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FOR SALE: 1971 Honda CB750 Cafe Racer

Mark Capayas — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:17:51 +0000

Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 1971 Honda CB750 combines the mechanical character of Honda’s landmark superbike with a period-inspired cafe racer transformation. Modified under previous ownership and acquired by the current owner in 2023, the motorcycle retains the fundamental engineering that made the CB750 a defining machine of the early superbike era while adding a more focused custom appearance. Power comes from a 736cc air-cooled SOHC inline-four reportedly rebuilt in 2024. The engine uses […]

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FOR SALE: 1985 BMW K100 Cafe Racer

Mark Capayas — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:06:47 +0000

A 1985 BMW K100 has been transformed from an early example of BMW’s unconventional four-cylinder tourer into a stripped-back café racer, and it is now offered on Bring a Trailer with no reserve. Acquired by the seller as a project in 2025, the motorcycle has since undergone an extensive cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment aimed at giving BMW’s “Flying Brick” a more purposeful, minimalist character. The centerpiece is the original liquid-cooled 987cc horizontal inline-four, equipped with dual overhead camshafts and Bosch […]

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FOR SALE: 1982 Yamaha XV920 Virago Cafe Racer

Mark Capayas — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:06:44 +0000

Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 1982 Yamaha XV920 Virago has been transformed from a factory cruiser into a distinctly styled café racer, combining the model’s air-cooled V-twin character with a comprehensive set of custom chassis and cosmetic upgrades. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Arts of Life, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The build centers on Yamaha’s 920cc SOHC air-cooled V-twin, paired with a five-speed transmission and enclosed shaft […]

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FOR SALE: 2018 BMW R nineT Racer

Mark Capayas — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:28 +0000

Listed for sale on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 2018 BMW R nineT Racer captures the café-racer formula through a distinctly German interpretation. Drawing heavily from BMW’s 1970s endurance-racing machines, the R nineT Racer combines a streamlined half-fairing and minimalist rear cowl with a powerful boxer twin and chassis hardware designed to deliver a focused sporting experience. The Racer’s styling is immediately recognizable. Its Light White bodywork carries BMW Motorsport tri-color graphics and wraps around an Aluminum Silver […]

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Modern Tech, Vintage Vibes: How to Integrate Smartwatches into Your Riding Gear

GintoJom — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:17:37 +0000

Cafe racers and custom scramblers are built on subtraction. Strip the fairings, ditch the plastic, keep only what earns its weight. A lot of riders who live in that world would rather run an analog chronograph than anything with a glowing screen, and there is a real case for that. A hand-wound watch does not need charging and does not care about vibration. The reality check is that getting turned around on an unmarked backroad, or missing a call that […]

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FOR SALE: 1978 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans

Mark Capayas — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:59 +0000

The Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans remains one of the defining Italian sporting motorcycles of the 1970s, pairing unmistakable café-racer character with the robust engineering of Moto Guzzi’s Tonti-derived chassis. This Series 2 example, generally identified retrospectively as a MkI, is now offered for sale on Collecting Cars and combines period specification with reported restoration and engine upgrades. At its heart is an air-cooled 844cc 90-degree V-twin fed by twin 36mm Dell’Orto carburettors. Power reaches the rear wheel through a […]

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StarknightMT Upgrades That Make Every Can Am Commander Ride Better

GintoJom — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:28:37 +0000

StarknightMT knows exactly what an operator of a Can-Am Commander will need. The Commander is a versatile vehicle that can tackle any terrain and any outdoor job that comes its way. However, there are several upgrades that can be made to this machine to enhance its overall performance while also giving the owner a greater comfort when operating the utility vehicle. The selection of the necessary accessories should be made depending on the specific needs and the particular conditions under […]

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TVS Ronin Café Racer Looks Ready for a Production Transformation

Mark Capayas — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:03:16 +0000

The TVS Ronin Café Racer is shaping up as one of the most interesting possible derivatives of TVS Motor’s modern-retro 225cc platform. What began as a series of custom builds has moved closer to production relevance after TVS filed a design patent in India for a dedicated café racer version in 2026. The patent itself does not confirm a production launch, but it strongly suggests that TVS is exploring the concept seriously. Design and Styling The café racer conversion gives […]

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The Essentials of a Well Organised Motorcycle Garage

GintoJom — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:07:54 +0000

You know the drill. You have got an hour before dinner, the tank is off, and you finally have a clear run at that carb you have been putting off all week. Except the first twenty minutes vanish before a spanner even touches a bolt, spent hunting for the right size socket, moving a box of old fairing panels off the bench, and wondering where on earth the torch got to this time. That is not a workshop. That is […]

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How Motorcycle Manuals Make Maintenance Easier for Riders

GintoJom — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:03:21 +0000

There’s a particular kind of frustration every rider knows: something feels off, but not dramatically wrong. Maybe the idle has become uneven. Maybe the clutch engagement point has shifted. Maybe a warning light appears just long enough to make you suspicious, then disappears again. In those moments, maintenance can feel less like routine care and more like detective work. That’s where a good motorcycle manual earns its place. For many riders, manuals are treated as last-resort documents—something you crack open […]

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1993 Ducati 907 I.E. Cafe Racer Offered With No Reserve

Mark Capayas — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:16:46 +0000

Offered for sale on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, this 1993 Ducati 907 I.E. represents a thoughtful reworking of Ducati’s distinctive sport-touring platform into a more focused cafe racer. Completed between 2018 and 2019, the build combines a rebuilt 904cc L-twin, upgraded electronics, bespoke exhaust hardware, revised controls, and a dramatically simplified visual treatment. Rather than simply modifying the original motorcycle cosmetically, the build involved substantial mechanical and electrical work. The liquid-cooled L-twin was rebuilt with new pistons, bearings, […]

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The History of the Café Racer: From London Street Culture to Global Motorcycle Design

Mark Capayas — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:04 +0000

The café racer began with a simple objective: make an ordinary motorcycle faster. Its roots lie in postwar Britain, where motorcycles provided affordable transportation for young working-class riders who could not easily afford cars. Britain was still recovering economically from the Second World War, and motorcycles offered mobility at a fraction of the cost of automobile ownership. British manufacturers such as BSA, Triumph, Norton, and Royal Enfield had produced large numbers of motorcycles during and after the war. Used machines […]

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FOR SALE: 2007 Benelli TNT 1130 Cafe Racer

Mark Capayas — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:30 +0000

Now available on Bring a Trailer, this 2007 Benelli TNT 1130 Café Racer represents one of the more distinctive expressions of Italian naked-bike engineering from the mid-2000s. Purchased new by its current owner, the motorcycle has spent most of its life carefully preserved as part of a private sport-bike collection and later displayed in the selling dealer’s showroom. Rather than accumulating substantial road mileage, the Benelli has primarily served as a showcase for the company’s unconventional design and performance-focused engineering. […]

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FOR SALE: 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Monoposto

Mark Capayas — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:02 +0000

Now offered for auction on Bring a Trailer, this 2006 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 Monoposto combines Ducati’s unmistakable retro styling with a series of carefully selected performance and ergonomic upgrades. The motorcycle has accumulated approximately 12,000 miles, with the current seller purchasing it in 2026. Rather than remaining completely stock, the Sport 1000 has been enhanced with hardware from several high-performance Ducati applications, giving this classic-styled machine a more purposeful specification. Finished in red with contrasting white accents, the motorcycle […]

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The Triumph Scrambler 1200X Built for Pacific Northwest Roads and Forest Trails

Mark Capayas — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:44:16 +0000

Liz Rubin and the team at Triumph Columbia River in Portland, Oregon, approached their custom Scrambler 1200X with a clear objective: create a motorcycle that reflected the character of the Pacific Northwest while remaining genuinely usable on the roads, gravel tracks, and forest-service routes that define the region’s riding culture. The result, A Tribute to PNW Adventure, is less a conventional show-bike exercise than a carefully considered interpretation of the Scrambler platform. Its design draws heavily from the visual language […]

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Not Just for Show

Richard Coote — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:32:11 +0000

The traffic light turned green. My father had barely begun to accelerate his 2013 Commando when the ring-gear bolts sheared and the rear wheel locked up. I was beside him on my 1977 Suzuki two-stroke when it happened. That moment broke my heart. The failure was dangerous, but it did not make Dad give up on the Norton. Returning it for someone else to repair was not an option. Instead, he wanted to understand it. That’s Dave Coote. The Norton […]

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FOR SALE: 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200 R

Mark Capayas — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:42 +0000

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 R represented a pivotal moment in Triumph’s modern classic strategy, combining the visual character of a traditional British café racer with chassis hardware, electronics, and performance technology more commonly associated with contemporary sport motorcycles. Now offered on Bring a Trailer, this example provides a particularly well-equipped interpretation of the Thruxton formula and has accumulated approximately 4,800 miles since being purchased new by the seller. The Thruxton R arrived as the flagship member of Triumph’s five-model Bonneville […]

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FOR SALE: 2007 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000

Mark Capayas — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:57 +0000

Now offered on Bring a Trailer, this 2007 Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 combines Ducati’s distinctive engineering with styling inspired by the café racer movement that emerged from the performance-focused motorcycle culture of the 1960s and 1970s. Café racers were born from riders modifying production motorcycles to reflect the machines they saw competing on racetracks. Clip-on handlebars, rear-set controls, lightweight components, sport-oriented finishes, and more aggressive riding positions became defining characteristics. These modifications were not merely cosmetic; they were intended to […]

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The Veloce Aperion Is an Engineering Masterclass on Two Wheels

Mark Capayas — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:36 +0000

The Veloce Aperion is an ambitious exercise in motorcycle engineering, combining an unusual eight-cylinder powertrain with a chassis and drivetrain developed almost entirely from first principles. According to Veloce Automotive, virtually every major mechanical system—from the engine and gearbox to the steering, suspension and final-drive architecture—was designed and engineered specifically for the Imperium. The motorcycle had been completed approximately six weeks before its public appearance, leaving the Veloce team with a short but intensive period of final development. Rather than […]

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The 50 year old donor bike problem. Why a café racer build starts with paperwork, not parts

GintoJom — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:17:22 +0000

You found it. A Honda CB750 sitting in someone’s shed under a tarp, or an XS650 on a classifieds site with the classic line: ran when parked. The price is right, the frame looks straight, and your head is already full of clip-ons, a hump seat and reverse cone mufflers. The temptation is to order parts that same evening. Don’t. Not yet. A donor bike that’s pushing fifty years old comes with a problem no parts catalogue can solve: nobody […]

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FOR SALE: 2019 BMW C 400 X Golden Age by NMOTO

Mark Capayas — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:46 +0000

Now offered on Bring a Trailer, this 2019 BMW C 400 X Golden Age represents an unusual fusion of contemporary scooter engineering and 1930s-inspired Art Deco design. Built by NMOTO Studio in Miami, Florida, the custom machine transforms BMW’s practical C 400 X platform with an extensively redesigned carbon-fiber exterior influenced by a distinctive piece of American motorcycle history. The centerpiece of the Golden Age conversion is its black carbon-fiber bodywork, which draws inspiration from the Henderson-Courtney, a unique prototype […]

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How to Protect Your Cafe Racer From Motorcycle Theft

GintoJom — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:24:11 +0000

A cafe racer is more than just a motorcycle for many riders. With its distinctive design, customized parts, and often significant investment of time and money, it deserves proper protection when parked at home or left in public places. Motorcycle theft can happen unexpectedly, so taking a few practical precautions can make it considerably harder for thieves to target your bike. One useful option for riders looking for additional protection is GPS tracking. If you want to explore a modern […]

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How to Choose a Jump Starter With an Air Compressor

GintoJom — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:21:45 +0000

A dead battery and a low tire are two of the more common problems drivers can face on the road. Traditionally, dealing with them meant carrying separate equipment or relying on another vehicle for help. A combination device can simplify that by bringing a jump starter and tire inflator into one portable unit. However, not every model is suitable for every vehicle. Engine size, compressor performance, battery capacity, portability, and charging options are all worth considering before buying. What Makes […]

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The Retro Motorcycle Renaissance: From Modern Classics to Neo-Retro Performance

Mark Capayas — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:15 +0000

The modern retro motorcycle market has evolved far beyond a simple styling trend. What manufacturers once regarded as a niche fascination has developed into one of the most diverse and commercially significant segments in contemporary motorcycling. Today, buyers can choose between machines that deliberately reproduce the mechanical character of motorcycles from decades past and sophisticated performance bikes that merely borrow visual cues from a particular era. The result is a market where authenticity, technology, performance, and emotional appeal intersect in […]

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Midual Française: A Bespoke 1,036cc French Cafe Racer

Mark Capayas — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:40 +0000

The Midual Française represents one of the most uncompromising interpretations of the modern cafe racer. Created by French boutique manufacturer Midual, the single-seat motorcycle is not intended to compete with conventional production superbikes on price, practicality, or outright performance. Instead, it occupies a rare space between mechanical engineering, bespoke craftsmanship, and collectible design. Midual was founded in 1997 by French brothers Olivier Midy and François Midy, with the company developing an identity centered on technically sophisticated motorcycles produced in exceptionally […]

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Is It Worth Fixing a Car With More Than 200,000 KM?

GintoJom — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:22:28 +0000

Quick Answer Fixing a car with over 200,000 km is worth it when the repair costs less than half the vehicle’s current value and the engine, transmission, and frame are sound. A paid-off car that runs well is often cheaper to keep than a new monthly payment. But once major systems start failing together, replacing it usually makes more sense than pouring money in. Introduction Your mechanic just handed you a repair estimate, and your odometer reads well past 200,000 […]

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FOR SALE: 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS

Mark Capayas — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:03 +0000

Now available on Bring a Trailer, this 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS presents a compelling combination of contemporary performance, premium chassis hardware, and classic British styling. Purchased new by the seller, the motorcycle has covered approximately 1,300 miles and benefits from the RS model’s extensive factory equipment, including a standard up/down quickshifter, Öhlins piggyback rear shocks, Brembo Stylema radial front calipers, rear-set rider foot controls, lean-sensitive traction control, ABS, and selectable riding modes. Finished in orange with contrasting white […]

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Bespoke 1974 Honda CB200 Blends Classic Engineering With Modern Technology

Mark Capayas — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:08 +0000

Jonathan Hull has built his reputation around transforming classic Honda motorcycles into highly refined custom machines without erasing the engineering character that made them distinctive. His latest creation, known as Northman, is a bespoke 1974 Honda CB200 that combines period-correct design with carefully integrated modern technology and extensive hand fabrication. The CB200 was produced for only a short period, making suitable components increasingly difficult to source. Rather than replacing its more unusual mechanical features, Hull used the bike’s rarity as […]

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How to Showcase Motorcycle Products in a Memorable Event Environment

GintoJom — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:54:02 +0000

If a motorcycle stops somebody as he/she passes, this first sight must have some relation to a clear purpose. Determine what your visitors should remember and do before you select graphics, lights, screens or furniture. A new model might require a more product-oriented exhibit or a dealer event might require a larger area for conversations and contact information. When the purpose is lead generation, employees should be able to easily gather customer data. When the objective is product awareness, the […]

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