What motorcycle do you or would you have?

[Sabre]

I haven't read the thread, but I have one of these..

 

[HookUp]

Old two stroker. Finally sold everything to a rich Scientologist who offered me crazy money for my collection. Decided it was time because at the time, at north of 60, I was good at pulling the wheel up and riding and practicing stopies

I owned a few RD400's, an RG250, and an assortment of off road machines.

If I think of what I'd want now, Yamaha has a YZF-R3 that would work.

For cars - a Unimog

 

[Adhater]

Own an old shovelhead for almost 40 years.

What I dream of? ULH flathead.

 

[gile]

Finally back on two wheels.

 

[TRS]

Finally back on two wheels.
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[TRS]

I love motorcycles, especially vintage ones. But I love not only riding them , but also studying them. For 14 years, motorcycles were my profession and I was lucky enough to try a huge variety of motorcycles ( but Boss Hoss still just a dream ). I also wrote historical and technical articles for motorcycle magazines and motorcycle resources in my country. I also competed in enduro racing on motorcycles and ATVs.

I'm currently building a 1957 Soviet motorcycle Izh-49 (this isn't a classic restoration, as there were no military medical motorcycles of this make).

Over the years, I've owned:
Izh Planet Sport from USSR
Yamaha Diversion 400
Suzuki RF400
Honda CB750 Seven Fifty
China 200cc enduro
Yamaha TTR250 Raid
KTM 450 EXC
KTM 525 EXC
KTM 400 SM ( rebuild in hard enduro)
ATV Arctic Cat 1000 XT

Unfortunately, I don't have a motorcycle right now that I can ride. Of the modern road bikes, I would choose Triumph Bonneville T100/T120 and Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally. As for enduro, I'm a KTM guy.

 

[gile]

@TRS Honda CB750 the smoothest engine ever as far as I know. I have rode some smaller scooters with occasional rides of KLE500 and Yamaha Virago. Since I was on college I haven't ridden anything. Finally everything come to place and after a long consideration I decided to go with this Moto Morini. Mostly I'll be commuting on it and hopefully do some weekend touring.

 

[Zorro]

I had a CB750KZ with the twin cam engine in the 1980's and it was a lovely bike.

 

[TRS]

gile
All CB750 models (if we're talking about classic motorcycles, without Hornet) are beautiful motorcycles that have left their own unique mark on each decade they were produced in. I have the fondest memories of my dark cherry Honda CB750 Seven Fifty .
What Yamaha Virago did you have: a 535, 750, or 1100 (or the rarer 500, 700, 920, or 1000)? They're quite a unique motorcycle, and I really like how they're being reimagined in a modern, updated café racer style.

 

[gile]

gile
All CB750 models (if we're talking about classic motorcycles, without Hornet) are beautiful motorcycles that have left their own unique mark on each decade they were produced in. I have the fondest memories of my dark cherry Honda CB750 Seven Fifty .
What Yamaha Virago did you have: a 535, 750, or 1100 (or the rarer 500, 700, 920, or 1000)? They're quite a unique motorcycle, and I really like how they're being reimagined in a modern, updated café racer style.

It was XV125 if I remember well. 125cc about 10bhp. First motorcycle with gears I've driven.

 

[AndThatsARockFact]

Used to have a 2003 Suzuki SV1000S.

I added a full M4 two-into-one stainless exhaust, Corbin leather seat, K&N filter, and some small mirrors and integrated turn signals that I bought during a trip in Rome.

I put 30k miles on it.

If I was in the market now, I’d be looking at Husqvarna Svartpilen or Ducati Monster. I don’t need or want 1000cc anymore, but I do like big cylinders with good torque and engine braking. And of course I think those brands look great.

But I can’t. That ship has sailed. The wife would kill me.

 

[gile]

I was considering getting a new sv650 as I'll be commuting for most of the time but a friend advised me to go with adventure type of bike as the difference in riding through town is not as big as it would been on the open road.

 

[TRS]

I was considering getting a new sv650 as I'll be commuting for most of the time but a friend advised me to go with adventure type of bike as the difference in riding through town is not as big as it would been on the open road.

Moto Morini will be like a SUV, a little taller, a little more fun, a little off-road - a great combination.

 

[Twelvefret]

Mine began with a mini bike after riding on the back of a Cushman with my grandfather followed by '69 Kawasaki 90, '72 Honda CB500, '77 KZ650, '93 HS 883, '76 HD Electrica Glide, '69 Electra Glide, and finally my favorite '86 BMW RT80

 

[TRS]

Mine began with a mini bike after riding on the back of a Cushman with my grandfather followed by '69 Kawasaki 90, '72 Honda CB500, '77 KZ650, '93 HS 883, '76 HD Electrica Glide, '69 Electra Glide, and finally my favorite '86 BMW RT80

Wow, great motorcycle garage!!!