Author Topic: what modern classic bike would you ride? (Read 8497 times)

fullofdays · « **on:** July 23, 2010, 11:28:06 AM »

So if you were to purchase a modern classic bike, what would it be and why??

For me, the Ducati Paul Smart 1000 would be nice...

Close second would be the new FI triumph thruxton 900.

What would you like to see in a modern CB? I think its time Honda bring back this amazing bike in a lightweight package with modern frame and simple engine/trans configuration.

wsup55 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:46:18 AM »

They are pretty spot on already

Gman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:50:33 AM »

The red/white/blue Honda is tasty! What is it, if I may display my ignorance so freely?

G

fullofdays · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:56:31 AM »

Concepts from 2007 Tokyo Motor Show are great, but lets discuss acutal bikes that are manufactured and can be purchased...

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2010, 11:58:37 AM »

I would not say no to a Paul Smart replica.

flybox1 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:13:16 PM »

Gman - CB1100R - google it

that thruxton gave me a stiffy

ducati - gt1000 or sportclassic

lone*X · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:17:11 PM »

My opinion: Modern and Classic together is an OXYMORON. Now a modern replica? Maybe the new CB1100 if it were available in the US.

wsup55 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:19:17 PM »

you can throw the bonneville in there too if you wanted modern but not as sporty looking

77cafe750 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2010, 12:48:16 PM »

i would like a thruxton or the new honda but i already have a zx14 in the garage

Silverback · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2010, 01:18:21 PM »

I guess that this would be a "true" modern classic. Fun bikes to ride, but you have to have some wrenching skills. One of the most complete sets of tools ever included with a bike.

KB02 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2010, 05:43:18 AM »

I took a demo ride on an Enfield. That was a neat little squirrel. It would be a fun little around town bike, but not much for cruising.

For a modern Classic, I'd choose a Duc GT1000

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2010, 06:23:20 AM »

Quote from: Silverback on July 23, 2010, 01:18:21 PM

I guess that this would be a "true" modern classic. Fun bikes to ride, but you have to have some wrenching skills. One of the most complete sets of tools ever included with a bike.
2009-RoyalEnfield-Bullet500Classicc.jpg

I think my Bullet is better than yours.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/251502/images/ROYAL%20ENFIELD%20BULLET%20SPORT%20CONCEPT.jpg

Sam.

78CB750CAFE · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2010, 09:53:14 AM »

CB1100R if available here,
900 Norton Commando (cafe racer version) if I could afford it,
Triumph Thruxton if other 2 were unreachable

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2010, 05:45:47 PM »

Quote from: fullofdays on July 23, 2010, 11:56:31 AM

Concepts from 2007 Tokyo Motor Show are great, but lets discuss acutal bikes that are manufactured and can be purchased...

One of our Aussie members already has the CB1100, its real..

Mick

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2010, 05:53:36 PM »

since we won't be seeing the Honda CB1100 here anytime soon, I would have to say a Triumph Bonneville with some nice open pipes so I can hear the lovely parallel twin music.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2010, 05:59:14 PM »

RS500GP.

http://www.twostrokeshop.com/Aprilia_RS500_2008.htm

Modern 500cc two-stroke for track OR ROAD!!!!

Take a tiny Aprilia RS250 and shoehorn a massive race-bred 500cc twin into it.

Result?

A bike with more power and torque and EIGHTY LESS POUNDS than a Japanese 600cc Race Replica.

Look at those ports!

Comes with a balanced and blueprinted crank in either the traditional "Screamer" 180* firing order, or the "Big Bang" 90* for better handling and less rocking couple.

I want this bike. No modern bike has EVER tripped my trigger, but this one does.

david 750f · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2010, 06:10:59 PM »

Groovie ghoulie. That is very interesting, there is a company here in Canada doing a similiar bike.

http://www.adjustmenttech.net/

Click on the GP replica link.

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2010, 06:18:45 PM »

Quote from: david 750F on July 27, 2010, 06:10:59 PM

Groovie ghoulie. That is very interesting, there is a company here in Canada doing a similiar bike.

http://www.adjustmenttech.net/

Click on the GP replica link.

Awesome. God, I love Strokers.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #18 on:** July 27, 2010, 06:25:03 PM »

Man those 500's would be fun.....

Mick

1974blaze · « **Reply #19 on:** July 27, 2010, 06:33:27 PM »

this count?
http://www.mac-motorcycles.com/spud_black.html

HellFishTat · « **Reply #20 on:** July 27, 2010, 07:01:21 PM »

#1 = 2010 CB1100. Hands down.
#2 = Triumph Thunderbird Sport. It's a shame they quite making them.
#3 = Aprilia Shiver 750. I know, it's not a classic. I just love it.
#4 = Harley Nightster. Don't kill me. I have loathed them (HD) since my brother drove one home in 1976, but there is something about that silver and black nightster that speaks to me
#5 = Ryca CS-1. Google it! Thumper, thumper, thumper. But for $9k, see any of the above.

JBMorse · « **Reply #21 on:** July 27, 2010, 07:19:50 PM »

No love for the v7 classic? Probably what I would get if I could. My cb is good for me until that day!

754 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 27, 2010, 08:30:01 PM »

I agree with post #6..
CB 750's to 78 are modern classics..

Most of the bikes on this thread are new bikes.. that May or May not become classics... Time will tell...

fullofdays · « **Reply #23 on:** July 27, 2010, 09:12:18 PM »

Quote from: Silverback on July 23, 2010, 01:18:21 PM

I guess that this would be a "true" modern classic. Fun bikes to ride, but you have to have some wrenching skills. One of the most complete sets of tools ever included with a bike.

The new 2010 Royal Enfields come with fuel injection and a decent disc brake up front. I'm sold on the military green version! Any idea what the quality of the motors are? I know they are made in india, but how would one hold up in city traffic?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #24 on:** July 27, 2010, 09:14:19 PM »

Quote

but how would one hold up in city traffic?

Have you seen the traffic in India..

Should hold up well....

Mick

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