Author Topic: Modern Classics! (Read 13559 times)

MetalHead550 · « **on:** May 09, 2005, 06:05:26 PM »

So who else is diggin the modern classics? If I had the $ it would be between these.

I give you the Triumph Bonneville T100

The Triumph Thruxton 900

The Vincent Black Shadow phase 1 prototype

phase 2 prototype

And the Norton Commando

MetalHead550 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2005, 06:08:53 PM »

Mabey Honda will jump aboard and make something cool....other than the cb50 cafe,which is cool but not somethin you could ride to work.

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:30:00 PM »

My vote is for the Vincent Black Shadow phase 1 prototype. The Norton is nice too. Although, if I bought a new bike, I would have to spend all my time riding it instead of "restoring" it. And to think I was going to make a joke about the reliability of British bikes.

kghost · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2005, 07:03:47 PM »

All Hail Lucas Prince of Darkness.......

Seriously, I Like the Ducati Sport concepts they came out with last year

Einyodeler · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2005, 07:24:55 PM »

Vincents always were one of the best looking bikes,love that prototype 1.Anybody here remember the first inline 4 cylinder high performance bikes named Munch? Developed in the early 60`s by former motorcyle racer Friedel Munch using a 1200cc NSU motor and later on a 1400cc turbo,their only drawback being the tires in those days couldn`t handle the 140hp and torque of that engine.In 2000 they made the Munch Mammut but only 250 were made,1998cc - 260hp.-218 lb.ft. torque-cosworth cyl. heads,Schwitzer Turbocharger.........I want one!!!!!

Oh and the last pic,it might not be a modern classic but the new Honda below is modern and sure to become a classic.

jakewhiskey · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2005, 07:55:52 AM »

Dont forget the Royal Enfield

http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/mdl_65.html

Making the same bike they did in the 40's and 50's

http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/roadtests/123_0010_enfield/index.html

The exact came bike with the addition of electric start, NEW for around $5,000 that is a steal!

don_m · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2005, 08:22:31 AM »

Honda did make something cool, the GB500, but sales were dismal here in the US. Saw a nice one at the Rock Store Sunday but I could never justify the expense. Too much junk lying about & no room for something nice.
Psycle Don

Ibsen · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2005, 09:42:08 AM »

You also have the Kawasaki W650:

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2005, 04:11:11 AM »

I have a GB500 and it's one of the most fun bikes you can ride. Not as fast as a SR500, not a comfortable distance bike, but it has a flat power curve, it's light, looks good, and it handles like a razor up here in the mountains. Parked next to my 400/4. I have to make some tough choices in my life.
The Japanese seem able to out-do the British on British machines. Add the W650 as a better Triumph. Speaking of which, rode a new one finally and was bitterly disappointed. The Thruxton LOOKS very interesting, and they have created a place for them in AHRMA...
Did a LOT of research on trhe Royal Enfield. It's for 3 people; 1)Newbies who don't know better. Some of them become pretty good mechanics, though. 2) Old farts who only ride them to Dairy Queen to lend an air of danger/intrigue to possible dates. 3) Racers with sponsors who immediately put thousands of $$$ into them right away.

Lumbee · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2005, 07:56:25 AM »

heres u'r Vincent...38G's and still reserve not met...hmm Vincent or 911 Carrera??? Dig the lines on the exhaust and is that a gear shift?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6719&item=4556221725&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Trevor from Warragul · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2005, 04:44:55 AM »

Let's not forget the new Morini 9 1/2!

Jonesy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2005, 09:10:55 AM »

Quote from: MetalHead550 on May 09, 2005, 06:08:53 PM

Mabey Honda will jump aboard and make something cool....other than the cb50 cafe,which is cool but not somethin you could ride to work.

Here's Honda's Dream 50R. Too bad it's not street legal, though....

three sticks · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2005, 03:12:33 PM »

I like the The Vincent Black Shadow phase 1 prototype and the new Norton Commando, and i also have a model of that (enourmous) 2nd to last pictured munch mammut.

Mark M · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2005, 07:42:16 AM »

There was a Munch Mamoth up on ebay a few months ago - the guy found it in his barn, just taken over a farm, and didn't have a clue what it was. As luck had it I was selling a magazine with a feature on the bike so gave him some info. The sale was finnished early and I don't know what happened after that.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #14 on:** July 01, 2005, 07:48:44 AM »

Quote from: jonesdp on June 24, 2005, 09:10:55 AM

Here's Honda's Dream 50R. Too bad it's not street legal, though....

I've seen these on the road in the UK. I even had a go on one after wowing the owner with my 500!

Tell you what though - you can't "blip" the throttle like you can on a four. The response is very slow.

These sold here in the late 90's, they still come up on eBay every now and then, they go for about £2000

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2005, 06:15:29 AM »

Quote from: El Huero Loco on August 01, 2005, 07:28:26 PM

I would ride either of the new Trumps...

This is Aprilia's concept bike, the Blue Marlin

So do you have to be a specific weight to compress the rear suspension - or is it a new take on the "bum up" riding position?

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2005, 01:39:27 AM »

Doesn't look much like a featherbed frame to me...

I saw a nice TR1ton at a show this summer but couldn't get close enough for a photo. It had a Yammy TR1 engine in a Norton frame.

Here's a pic of a Featherbed:

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2005, 02:56:23 AM »

What distinguishes a frame as a "featherbed?"

dusterdude · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2005, 05:12:47 AM »

thanks bob,at least i didnt have to ask that question.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2005, 05:27:35 AM »

I'm not an expert on this but Norton made "Featherbed" frames in the 50's and 60's. They were famed for excellent handling but the engines were not in the same league - hence the Triton with a Triumph engine in a featherbed frame.

You can generally spot a featherbed by looking for the rear frame radius which is shown in my picture but doesn't appear on 'Loco's picture.

Einyodeler · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2005, 04:59:25 PM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on August 24, 2005, 02:56:23 AM

What distinguishes a frame as a "featherbed?"

A marketing ploy to explain the old hinged in the middle feeling frame

Killer Canary · « **Reply #21 on:** August 27, 2005, 05:03:18 PM »

You poor sods in the U.S. didn't get the '82 CBX 550F. Have any of you seen it ?

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2005, 04:05:06 AM »

Do you mean this one?

Personally, I prefer the earlier (naked) version.

Killer Canary · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2005, 09:45:43 AM »

We didn't get the faired 550 here. The pic you posted is the first I've ever seen. Classic by your lights?

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2005, 02:01:25 PM »

Well Mr Killer seems to think so.

I don't like those early 80's fairings much (as seen on the DOHC 750/900 as well) but have often thought that the unfaired version would make a great winter hack (while the CB is snug in the garage)

Killer Canary · « **Reply #25 on:** September 02, 2005, 06:21:37 PM »

What's wrong with this then?

don_m · « **Reply #26 on:** September 04, 2005, 07:44:40 PM »

This is my modern classic--2005 Triumph T100, 865cc. Picture taken before air intake box & exhaust were changed.

heffay · « **Reply #27 on:** September 04, 2005, 08:29:10 PM »

nice flowers don... it takes work... i know

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #28 on:** September 05, 2005, 01:01:55 AM »

Quote from: El Huero Loco on September 04, 2005, 10:23:10 PM

Based on a Norton featherbed frame

Maybe it is "based" on a Norton Featherbed - but then you could argue that most dual cradle frames were?

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #29 on:** September 05, 2005, 01:02:47 AM »

Quote from: Killer Canary on September 02, 2005, 06:21:37 PM

What's wrong with this then?

Very nice. Not original though is it? I've not seen any customised CBX550s over here.

bill440cars · « **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2006, 04:11:29 AM »

As far as likes go, I like the Vincent prototype 1 (& the old Black Shadow), the new Norton
(& the old Manx, also the Commandos), I like the fact that Royal Enfields are still around but like
the old Interceptors and now I'm waiting for the company that revived ChrisCraft Boats(they have a reputation for success), to give it a go at bringing Indian out of the ashes (without a H-D engine) . Now, as far as being able to afford, that's another story. I grew up around the old British and American classics and will never forget the 1st Honda that I had ever seen or heard. It was a Honda 125 Benly Super Sport (with a 150 conversion) racing around a track. Those megaphones sounded like a well tuned sports car . He spun out, got up, hit the starter button (I'd never seen an electric starter on a bike before either) and was off again. I look a the pictures of the new Classics mentioned and then, go back to what I can barely afford and life goes on. Bill

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