Once in a while a Hercules W2000 Rotary shows up for sale but they're often in pretty bad shape, whether for lack of parts or knowledge of how to fix it. I spotted this one for sale on eBay and it looks to be in very good condition, according to the owner he had it completely restored. The Hercules was only built from October 1974 to November 1975. 1784 were built and the … [Read more...]
HD Sportster – Before CB750 and After
A great example of how the Honda CB750 changed everything is how the Harley Davidson Sportster was perceived by magazine reviewers before the Honda's introduction and after. While doing a little research for the Honda article I came across reviews of both the 1968 Sportster and also a 1970 model. The Honda wasn't mentioned by name but the effect on perceptions was clear. The … [Read more...]
Honda CB750 – It Really Changed Everything
Looking back from today, it's hard to appreciate the effect of the Honda CB750 when it first appeared in 1969. Honda already offered buyers a lot to choose from though it was all from the smaller displacement range, topping out with their biggest 450cc parallel twins, but in the 1960s, if you wanted performance, the Harley Davidson Sportster might be your choice, maybe a … [Read more...]
China International Motorcycle Trade Exposition
Chinese motorcycles and the Chinese motorcycle industry are coming along as evidenced by the recent show in Chongqing. Already producing motorcycles by the millions, they are steadily developing products that could have wide appeal in markets outside China . The bike in the photo above, for instance, is a 250cc 4 valve DOHC liquid cooled motocross bike with a 6 speed … [Read more...]
Yamaha First Quarter Sales Down
Yamaha is having a bit of an off year so far, too. We mentioned Harley Davidson's first quarter results a few days ago and now it looks like Yamaha sales are down 9 percent and profits are off 12 percent. Yamaha's unit sales in the U.S., where they earn a quarter of their revenue, dropped 37 percent. The usual suspects were cited, strong yen, weak dollar, mortgage … [Read more...]
Harley Davidson XR1200
The Harley Davidson XR1200, due to show up in Europe shortly, if not immediately, is showing up on video. Here's a short walk around and run through the curves. You'll notice this XR doing things most Harleys don't, like wheelies, for instance. Harley, when is this coming to the U.S.? Video: here Thanks for the tip Doug! Related: Harley Davidson XR1200 in Europe … [Read more...]
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